I read my own copy of Working Mom Magazine August 2013 issue from cover to cover while waiting for my childhood best friend, Weng, for our so called "BFF Date" last Friday night. I was able to finish it in one sitting for 45 minutes.
I liked all the articles in this issue as much as I liked last month's. They brought up fond and challenging memories when my husband and I started to build our own family. I remember when our eldest was about to be born. Our excitement led us to purchasing gadgets, furniture, and paraphernalia by the book. To our dismay, most of them were not applicable nor suitable to our child. Why didn't we think of setting up our home and bought just the essentials like what the article Reality Check (p. 94) says?
I got challenged and inspired how Chesca and Doug Kramer could keep their home neat and tidy (p.51) despite having three small children. It could be achieved by imbibing the Creative Organizing Ideas from Ace Hardware (p.112)!
My sons are picky eaters. Delicious recipes prepared by Chef Christa Mendiola on Homemade, Baby (p.104) and kid friendly recipes shared by eight parents in Oh My Gulay! (p. 74) would probably make my kids enjoy eating veggies!
Two heartwarming articles under Awakenings (p.60) made me cry. They tackled about the joys and pains of being a mom and how to appreciate your mother more.
I am so excited to talk about Working Mom August 2013 as much as I want to like I did in the previous issue. It's simply because I love it! Of course, I'M A MOM! All articles are applicable to me and to other moms out there as Working Mom always does. But wait! How about non-mommies? Single men and women perhaps?
I thought it would be very nice to get feedback about this magazine from "single" people. It would be very challenging on my part because I had to convince these single women especially men to grab a copy and read a magazine for moms. I guess it was timely for them to try. Why not?
My husband and I asked some of our friends to grab and read a copy of the magazine. At first some of them were hesitant and they insisted that they would do it out of love! I left them these four questions to reflect on. I told them to answer at least two.
1. What are the things that caught your attention in Working Mom Magazine August 2013 issue? Why?
2. How does it relate to your present situation?
3. Which do you think are the BEST features in this issue? (Please include the TITLE/S and PAGE/S of the article/s.)
4. How would you describe this month's issue in a nutshell?
Here are their insights about the magazine:
1 "Toy Story (p.78) gave me ideas on how to choose the right gifts for my nieces, nephews, godchildren, friend and office mate's children. Being single, I am always wondering about what appropriate toys to give them. This article teaches individuals the proper way of choosing toys for kids depending on their age and personalities. I also like the article about Chesca Garcia-Kramer and family (p.51). Definitely, this issue contains useful information to mommies and non-mommies. Varied articles make it interesting."
---Weng Garces, HR Staff
2 "Homemade, Baby (p.104) can be very helpful to my sisters who have babies. Due to their busy schedule, thinking of what healthy foods to prepare will take so much of their time. I'll share this article to them. Hope that Working Mom will include more easy healthy recipes both kids and adults will enjoy in their next issue. When I get married and raise my own children, I want to be prepared like Chesca and Doug."
--- Mateo Zagala, Assistant Store Manager
3 "I have this notion that when you have kids at home it is excusable to have disorganized home. I realized that it is possible to have a clutter-free home even when you have plenty of kids. It is just a matter of proper home planning, management, and right choice of furniture."
--- Connie Espino, Office Staff
4 "Bullying is a silent killer in school. It destroys the moral fiber and wholeness of a person. We have to be vigilant and sometimes be on guard that as much as we want to fight for our rights, we become bullies ourselves. Our self-awareness must be high. We have to understand also that some people become bullies because they don't know the right approach. Not in my Home, Not in my School (p.90) and What Makes Children the Bully or the Victim (p.91) are nice mom and son articles that open our minds to the right approach to bullies and their victims."
--- Nelson Sy, Teacher
5 "Even though we are still single, reading parenting magazines like Working Mom can make us knowledgeable on how to raise children well so that when we get married and start our own families, we already know how to face the challenges of being parents. We can also share what we learned to our married friends and loved-ones especially when they don't know what to do in a given situation or circumstance. Like for instance in Reality Check (p.94), setting up a nursery at home is never been easy."
--- Princess de Guzman, Accounting Staff
6 "I like Classy Meets Comfy (p.27). The tips are helpful in maintaning up-to-date wardrobe set without sacrificing comfort and budget."
--- Monina Garces, Recruitment Manager
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| Weng and Monina Garces, twin sisters and two of my best childhood friends, agreed to share their insights about Working Mom Magazine August 2013 issue. (Photo Credits: Weng Garces) |
My husband and I talked about the responses of our "single" friends and all the things we learned by reading the magazine. We summed them up in one statement: "Working Mom Magazine August 2013 Issue is rich in useful articles for single men and women who love children or who look forward to getting married; dating couples who are planning to get married; married individuals who are starting a family; and for couples with growing family."
I encourage you to grab a copy now and learn new things like we did!
By the way, aside from getting lots of information, Working Mom Magazine August 2013 Issue can be your gateway to its upcoming event, ALL ABOUT KIDS BAZAAR, happening on August 10, Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Rockwell Tent. Isn't it cool?
To find out the details of what's in store for you straight from Miss Abby Pel, Marketing Officer of Working Mom, you may CLICK THIS to read my blog or watch ALL ABOUT KIDS BAZAAR's TVC.
Photo Credits (Working Mom Cover and All About Kids Bazaar): Working Mom, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.
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