333 – On A 2022 Second Quarter Update (Part 2)

Continuing my update for the second quarter of 2022, we welcomed the middle of the year with minimal fanfare. Boy, time does fly fast! JUNE 2022 I mentioned in Part 1 that my younger brother was unfortunately bitten by a neighbor's dog. But this did not discourage him from celebrating his 24th birthday. Compared to …

332 – On A 2022 Second Quarter Update (Part 1)

Right out of the frying pan into the fire. After months of loosened COVID-19 restrictions, the Philippines just had its most tumultuous poll in its more than a century of existence as an independent nation. The worldwide effects of inflation also hit us here. I myself felt the pinch with an increase in gas prices. …

320 – On A 2022 First Quarter Update, Part 3: Tweaks And Thoughts

To begin the last part of my first quarter update for 2022, here are some updates with regards to the blog. First, allow me to welcome the newest member of The Monching's Partners: Candy Keane of Sew Geek Mama! Candy is a woman of many hats – or wigs, so to speak. She has been …

318 – On A 2022 First Quarter Update, Part 1: Sights And Hauls

Now here's what most of you are waiting for: My quarterly update for the first three months of 2022. It seems that the Philippines is heading out of lockdown season, with authorities relaxing measures to the least stringent Alert Level 1. Many companies have started planning for the resumption of onsite work, but luckily our …

316 – On Online Shopping Hauls (Part 2): Precious Herbal Solutions Tea Tree Soap With Honey

The first part of this two-post series, featuring the Redwin Coal Tar Fragrance Shampoo, can be read here. Nowadays, I use bath soaps that contain tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) – which is known for its antibacterial properties. However, soaps that contain the compound are often expensive, with the cheapest ones costing P100 ($1.96) per …