TOPAZ HORIZON

I love how you are still into beauty and fashion (i loooove the OOTD's and the product reviews, keep em coming!). I enjoyed reading your blog especially when I stopped working for a year to take care of my daughter (#dearjoie). I somehow found a friend in you through your posts, it's as if we're officemates sharing our personal lives over coffee breaks.

Your decision to move the parenting blog here, though a little sad, but actually is quite exciting. To be honest, I am more of a mommytopaz reader then and because of that, I discovered the topazhorizon page. And then I got hooked. And now I'm back to working corporate and full time, this blog came in handy. Oh well, girls will always be girls even if we become mommies.

May God bless you and your family more! Continue on being an inspiration to many. :)

Carol Chan
carolchan16@yahoo.com

Your recent post "The one and only time I get consumed with envy" is my favorite for this month (I have other favorite posts but they change as you post other topics). I can really relate to your post and I read the link of your post about "Being A Mom without a Mom...). My sons never got to meet my mother because she died a day after I gave birth. She had colon cancer and I wasn't able to visit her as often as I wanted during her last days because of my pregnancy. Whenever I am sad, I always remember my mom and really wished she is here with me to see her grandchildren. Just yesterday, I was talking to my sister who lives miles and miles away and had a recent accident and we both ended up crying because she said she missed mommy so much during these times. I like your candid way of writing and your honesty. I was surprised you showed us your face with all the pimples and marks for the Physiogel post because I had always associated you with glamour and chic! I am glad Physiogel is helping you get back to having a smooth and blemish-free face. I think you can write about your random thoughts on things happening in your life as well as the products you find helpful for women! Thank you for sharing your insights.

One of my most heartfelt goodreads about you blogpost is your glimpse story about your childhood and your Mother. I kinda relate to your story tho the situation is different. My Mamma work abroad when I was 3 yrs old until now that I'm 26. That makes us a big gap kaya di kami masyado close not even we don't have that mother and daughter bonding like everyone else. But when I read your story I thought that I was to blessed because I have her and understand why she need to sacrifice all of it because it's only for us to give us a better life she want. I appreciate all the efforts she does for us. A time and years that lost. But still, I'm thankful that she is still there makes me love her more and not take it for granted. Because I know in the future I will become a mother and I will realize what are the things you will do just for the sake of family.

And as I can see, you became a good mother. Because of the envy and the experience not having your mom beside you while growing up it makes you matured in the terms of perception and so- called life. I really adore you because you're a strong woman.And now you have a family on your own that you can depend on and a family that so happy you can always come thru the bad and good times. I can say you fulfilled the love of your family now that you never had experience before.. Thank you for that post because it really tears me up way back then after I read it. Thank you for sharing all of this! And the readers will missed you! :)

Riyalyn Gatdula
raingatdula@gmail.com

Well, I've been a silent fan of both Topaz blogs. What I love reading on your blog are your random musings. It gives your blog a personality and its unique voice. It makes me realize that apart from all the glam life you have, you are no different from us because you still feel anxious, sad or envious or tired of being a mom even (which I totally get. No judgements). Though it's sad that I would have to say goodbye to Topaz Mommy at this moment when I just became a new mom (to a healthy baby boy:) ), I can still feel that I would still get mommy tips from you since being a mom never stops.

Hi Ms. Frances, congratulations!

I have several favorite entries here in Topaz Horizon but my latest favorite is your post how Iñigo contemplated LOVE! He is really sweet that it captured the hearts of most of your readers, including me, of course. Most parents can relate to that particular post because sweet gestures from our little ones erase all our anxieties away.

shared this post on Twitter and will share it also on Facebook later :)

I'm not not going to have a new baby yet but just want to let you know how I have loved Physiogel ever since I won your previous raffle of it. I will you all the best for this 2 in 1 blog Frances!

Hi Frances! My favorite blog post was back in September 2011 entitled, "Prepare for tomorrow, live today!" I just resigned from my job at an IT firm where i worked for 8 years and i was transitioning into a new role in a different industry. It was pretty exciting but quite daunting as well since I will be going out of my comfort zone. It was just the perfect reading material to reaffirm my plans and it gave me the confidence to work on my financial independence. Plus it encouraged me to get into some investments with Philam. That was more than 4 years ago and those investments have been great.

For some reason, I stumbled upon your blog and read this post and it was just so timely. When you wrote that entry, you probably didn't expect such an impact but I'm telling you right now that I'm grateful. I have been following you since then and have learned quite a lot. Even your mommy topaz blog was helpful when I was going through my pregnancy in 2013 up until now where my daughter is already 2.5 years old. So, thank you so much! :)

My most favorite would have to be "Mother's Day makes me sad". My parents are still alive (thank God!) but when I read your post several years ago, it made me appreciate my parents more. Aside from writing about your parents, I like it when you write about your husband/married life. I just got married last year and I backread here a lot for tips and just to read about your experiences. No sugar coating, very real posts :) Too bad you're shutting down Topaz Mommy because I gave birth to my first baby just 4 months ago but I still look forward to some mommy-related posts every now and then here :)

It's so difficult to pick a favorite. I have loads. But I guess the latest one is that post about your mum (http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/03/the-one-and-only-time-i-get-consumed.html). It really made me cry and made me realize how I (again) doesn't appreciate my mum that much. I am very blessed to have a mum who takes care of my daughter all day even if she still has to take care of my baby brother who happens to be a special child. Alam mo yung, I just assumed it's okay coz hey! Apo nya naman yun. But no! I should always always appreciate my mother's effort to help us out with the baby. And I wanna give you a hug.

And I would love to read more of your Topaz Fashions where you post your outfits of the week. I miss that! So more of that please. I mean, I really want a mum OOTD. Yung mga pegs na wearable for us mums.

And yay!!! Excited for the grand merge. :) I will surely miss Topaz Mommy but yeah, following you on just one blog is still okay for us. Goodluck on the merge!!

- Reigne (reigne@celerhinaaubrey.com)

Actually, I'm a Topaz Mommy loyal reader. Hindi ako dapat nandito. And it really makes me sad that you have to shut down the blog which I've been reading and loved since 2011, the year that I became a Mom. Lahat ng posts mo, favorite ko. Mostly, nakakarelate ako, why? I'm a Super Mom of 3 kids, turning 5, 2 and 1. Ang pinakatumatak talaga sa isip ko is how people reacted when they've found out that you are pregnant again. Especially nung time na buntis ka sa youngest mo. When everyone is not surprise anymore. Parang hindi sila happy. And ikaw lang yung taong nagmamahal sa kanya together with your husband and the kids. Napakahonest mo. You enlighten me that time. Kasi hindi pala ko nag-iisa sa mundo. Hahaha! I'm not into winning honestly kasi hindi naman ako pwedeng pumick-up personally. I'm a full time corporate slave and a Mom.
I just wanted to thank you. For being an inspiration not just for me but to all the Moms out there. Thank you Frances.

-Deanna Villano

I've been reading Topaz horizon and Topazmommy for about 2 years now.i always check both of your blogs for updates on fashion, mommyhood,recipes (yeah even that).my most favorite topic is about budgeting ( I can't remember the exact date it was posted:() but I actually followed your advice on setting aside a budget if I want to buy something and I will have to say it works very well for me.I had a hard time adjusting from being a corporate lady who shops eveey payday to being a full time housewife cause I lack discipline.Something which I realized I have when I started following some of your advices regarding handling finances.So thank you for that. As for my fave topics, I will have to say the fashion friday because I like how you dress yourself- - classy.you remind me of the saying, "in a world full of kardashians, be a Diana. "

Hi Frances!

Out of all of your blog posts, MY MOTHER'S ANSWERED PRAYERS, is my favorite. I remember getting teary-eyed while reading it. This was the time when my father-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 duodenum cancer. We were praying for healing. There were times when we felt like questioning why God wasn't healing him and why He wasn't doing anything. Your post was timely. It made me and my husband realize that God was, in fact, preparing and upholding everyone in His hands for what was to come. Apparently, my father-in-law was praying that when God takes him away, he wants his children to be mature in their faith and have stable jobs to support their mother. It's amazing how God truly is in charge of everything.

By the way, I enjoy reading all the topics that you blog about. Minsan light, minsan deep. Hehe. Keep on blogging! Hugs!

My favorite blog post was when you talked about missing your mom and you were envying your friends for having their moms with them. Well, I do understand your situation. Being a mom yourself means you miss your mom even more and makes you appreciate her even more. I guess, honestly speaking, I also envy those who have those kinds of moms because I don't have a mom like that. Oh, my mom is still alive by the way, but she's the type who nags that just get to my nerves most of the time. She criticizes everything from how I raise my kids, what I feed them, what school they go to, etc. *sigh* Don't get me wrong. I love my mom, but right now, I just don't share the same sentiment of missing her or something like that. Probably because I can still hear her nagging.

So anyways, more power to your blog, The Topaz Horizon. I really enjoy reading your posts that come from the heart. :)

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Hi Frances! It's so hard to choose but one of my favorite post of yours is "Iñigo contemplates love". i can super relate to this because I also have a son who is so kulit and expressive like Iñigo. I remember one time when Basti told me after he saw the Starwars VTC with father and daughter, he said that "Mommy, alam ko na, pag girl, favorite nya ang daddy nya, pag boy naman, ang mommy nya, kasi ako, ikaw ang favorite ko". This melts my heart. :)

I'm looking forward to your future posts. Please maintain the parenting/mommyhood topics in your blog. :)

God bless you more and keep inspiring us! :)

Best Regards,
Anj

The one and only time I consumed by envy is by far what touches me most,simply because I loss my father when I was a year old and somehow the feeling of longingness I can relate to. I am single and I'm sure il feel more the same way when I have a little boy already. How adorable for my father to play with my son. I would also like to say that my most favorite on Topaz Mommy is when you bid your farewell to your readers and explaining youll keep Topaz Horizon instead, your post is so raw, honest and sincere.Please don't worry in giving me Mommy prizes as I am single. My sister is 7months pregnant and I will give the prizes to her. Thank you :) - Lorraine A. Villanueva (Villanueva_lorraine@yahoo.com)

My favorite article from Topaz Mommy is the one titled "How much it costs to give birth at St. Luke's Global" from 2 years ago. It was also my first time to read the blog and I found it very helpful. Although I gave birth at The Medical City, the tips and insights in the article were very helpful especially for clueless first time moms.

My favorite Topaz Horizon blog post is "On blogging and not blogging" from 2014. I started blogging before as a hobby, and years later, thought that it would be a great way to promote my art, as well as talk about the things that I loved. Especially creative topics that would also inspire others to tap into their own creativity.

But I've also always fallen into the trap of putting it off for some other "more important" thing, such as actually making art. I even tried blogging daily before, and then tried blogging 3x a week, and while I sustained it for a few months, I wasn't able to sustain it forever.

Reading your post made me feel normal and less guilty about not blogging all the time. Now, that I have a 2 month old son who's constantly breastfeeding and wants to be carried 24/7, that post is all the more relatable. Like you said, it's kind of hard to type a blog post while carrying a really heavy little human.

Congratulations on consolidating your blogs! I'm really happy that you're still going to talk about your mommy life. Reading mommy blog posts has been helping me cope with being strapped to my baby 24/7 haha!

hi V-I-P's mama,
i've been a reader of topazhorizon and topazmommy for around 2yrs already. also my friend tina, a new mom. she asked me to join this contest so if i win, she can have a baby carrier for mertina faith, her daughter.

one of the blog posts i really like is about PUSH PRESENT. and by the way, i so love your yellow ring. it's looks so amazing.
but the blog post that really hit me and made me cry is the one about your mama. i still have my mommy. but i could relate to your post coz my boyfriend died 4 months ago.
i wrote a comment on that post:
THIS PART MADE ME CRY..."So when people tell me she's in a better place and that she's happier there, well, that makes me feel really bad. She shouldn't be there. She should be here." My almost husband died 3 months ago. he was 30yo. he was mine for 4 years and we really wanted to get married and have a baby boy. too bad, he couldn't make it at the i.c.u. i have lotsa memories, buy i never wanted memories, i want him here with me...
p.s.
my fave blog posts are about your 3 boys. please tell us more about them . i really wish someday to have a boy or two but not three...hehe ♥ IG:anndbi

hi V-I-P's mama,

i've been a reader of topazhorizon and topazmommy for around 2 years already. also my friend tina, a new mom. she asked me to join this contest so if i win, she can have a baby carrier for mertina faith, her daughter.

one of the blog posts i really like is about PUSH PRESENT. and by the way, i so love your yellow ring. it's looks so amazing.
But the blog post that really hit me and made me cry is the one about your mama. i still have my mommy. but i could relate to your post coz my boyfriend died 4 months ago.

i wrote a comment on that article:
THIS PART MADE ME CRY..."So when people tell me she's in a better place and that she's happier there, well, that makes me feel really bad. She shouldn't be there. She should be here." My almost husband died 3 months ago. he was 30yo. he was mine for 4 years and we really wanted to get married and have a baby boy. too bad, he couldn't make it at the i.c.u. i have lotsa memories, buy i never wanted memories, i want him here with me...

my fave blog posts are about your 3 boys. Please tell us more about them . i really wish someday to have a boy or two but not three...hehe ♥ IG:anndbi

I just love reading blog posts about your kids and how they are on a daily basis. Also one of my faves was when we last got pregnant wishing for girls but boy oh boy, it's another boy. Hahaha...

Amazing prizes by the way. Great way to start the rebirth of the blog. More power!!!

#TopazHorizonMegaMomGiveaway. I happened on your blog when it was shared by my niece-in-law who was a new mom then. It kind of grew on me and I would read your blog from time to time. As a fellow writer, I like the candidness in your blogs. Being older by so many years, I feel like either I am reading accounts of a younger sister or it's as if I am a young mother again going through those unsure days of motherhood. I like reading any topicas it kind of taking me back to the days when the kids are young and would be there with you almost all the time. Now that they are grown ups, it's hard tk have them all together at one time. So, that's good for you tk enjoy em while young. They really grow up fast and before you know it,they have luves of their own.😂

I like your blog about http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/03/what-i-want-from-sm-home-fair-this-march.html because I super enjoy shopping at home section, I get fascinated with the furniture or accessories designs that really attracts me, Everytime I go to shopping mall to do groceries I find time to window shop at home section and begin to explore for new designs and if I already have budget for it, I will surely comeback and purchase it.

i loved your entry: how to help Syria's refugees http://www.topazhorizon.com/2015/09/how-to-help-syrias-refugees.html?m=1

i grew up in Syria since my parents were working there, then moved back to the Philippines when my parents came back home

when the civil war started there i couldn't bear it, i stopped watching the news because whenever i saw something about Syria the first thought was: how can i help, how? those people were my family, my friend, i can't just sit and watch

then you had that post and it was a very good resource, and even sent to people who asked me how can they help, so thank you so much for that post

i loved your mommy blog and used to frequent that a lot, i'm sad that it reached the end but i also understand your reason, i'm a mother of 3 young kids as well and i know how much we are willing to do to protect them, so yeah more entries of your insight as a mother would be great

My favorite blog post of yours is Our romantic dinner at The Peacock Garden at Bohol. Kasi po I'm from Visayas also pero hindi pa ako nakapunta ng Bohol pero dahil sa blog mo na excite tuloy ako at gusto kong pumunta kami ng family ko sa Loboc River this summer. At yung mga food sa picture ang sasarap po. Ang gusto ko pong topic na gusto kong makita at mabasa sa blog mo ay kung papaano or mga tips sa pagluluto ng mga nutritious food at how to prepare baon sa mga kids para sa school.

Hi Frances! Omg, ever since I started this mommy journey, I have gone back and back to your website. I love your raw testimonies on your adventures as a working, hands-on mom. Apart from that, I love all the things you discover ~ whether it's the newest beauty product to try on, or the best activity you can give your boys. I just love your whole blog. But one thing that stood out for me was your article on Beauty Biz Bliss. I believe in collaboration over competition. You teaming up with Ginger, and Martine? That is just amazing. I never thought I'd get the chance to work for all of you, #BossBellas. Things that I thought would always be out of reach, well, I'm slowly climbing my way towards it ~ towards my dreams.

Thank you Frances, for your blog, for your stories, your advocacies, you lovely adventures. I never get tired reading! Thank you for creating this blog ~ truly is super informative.... but it makes me believe that some day, when things fall into place, all of my dreams will slowly come true. Thank you!

Wow, what a giveaway!!! The multi way dress & the carrier would be perfect for me and my almost three month old baby.

As to my favorite blog post, it's the My fave things at home. At yung iba mo pang post featuring your house. I just love how you can manage to make you house look pleasant despite the kids. I know lagi mong sinasabi that it's more beautiful before but my, it's still looking good up to now! Gusto ko rin yung post mo na nagredecorate kayo ng house, rearrange the furniture, Vince putting Japanese lantern at yung pag DIY paint ka ng walls (sa Mommy Topaz yata yung post na yun? haha!) at yung sumali ka sa decorating¬ contest kung san mo napanalunan yung pagka ganda ganda niyong headboard. Ang galing niyo rin pumili ng gamit, your bedsheets, plates, sofa. I must say, you have eyes for good stuff.

The topic naman na gusto ko pang mabasa dito is how you and Vince arrange your schedule from sun up to sun down. Time management ba. Would love to hear how you very busy moms do it. Ang hirap hirap hirap pagkasayahin sa isang araw. I feel like I’m not productive enough. I’m a working mom by the way at pag weekdays parang wala ako masyado naaccomplish kundi pumasok sa office. I mean, di na ako nakakapag linis ng bahay at saglit lang yung time with the kids. I’m wondering how other moms do it. Ayun. Lastly, I still hope to see some post from time to time about your kids, marriage, family. :)

Hope to win! Thy will be done! God bless your generous soul and congrats in advance sa mananalo. Bongga!!!

You're having a blog make over, right? Will you have a blog launch? Sana maka invite ka rin ng readers if ever there will be. :)

My favorite blogpost of yours is 7 things I learned in 2015 and what I hope to learn in 2016 http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/01/7-things-i-learned-in-2015-and-what-i.html , i think you kinda talking to me or giving me an advice,i really have a very hard time last 2015,my marriage was falling apart,im beginning to hate myself and i do get restless but i found motivation too to keep myself up so i can move on to a new chapter of my life and i really do like your motivation to make love is because of love,maybe i lost somehow the love that i feel for him or love for myself,i just need to find a way to bring it back or accepts things as they are.I really promise to spend more time with my kids more than feeling sorry for myself. i really find advice or tips on your blog,thank you for sharing :)
shared this giveaway at twitter:https://twitter.com/annkharize/status/710354041126006784

Well first I would like to say thank you for that mega giveaway. About my fave topic/s of yours, I like most was your beauty product reviews especially the physiogel review. Eventhough its a bit pricey, its effective! And your blog about "my roles in life" I always read it for the nth time. Baka class Im a new mom, it help me understand more about myself and to new me as a mom. And I also like your blog about the Kate Spade 2016 agenda beacause im into planner also. Im glad I found your site on FB and also on IG. Thank you, you are a big help for me as a new mom.
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My favorite post probably is the one where you talked about your love for blogging even though it has put you through a lot of stress for all the years that you've been doing it. what I love about that is the fact that despite all the bad things (and all the rotten ones giving blogging a bad name) you still haven't given up on it. That's love, really. (The post: http://www.topazhorizon.com/2015/11/a-return-to-blogging.html)

And also, I love that family pic on the top of the post. Certainly cushioned the emotions of the entire post. Cause yeah, I kinda went on a roller coaster of emotion with that post. Haha. I remember being sad for you and also being happy that you never gave up on your love for blogging.

Cheers to more years of blogging and never giving up despite the bad things! :)

I like your posts where you mention your mother. Your sentiments are so real I can feel them. And I remember my own Mama. :) For the particular post, here it is http://www.topazhorizon.com/2013/09/my-mothers-answered-prayers.html?m=1 It's my favorite because it made me think what my mother prayed for me when she was still alive. I also didn't want to marry then but she always told me I should so someone can take care of me in my old age (she must have prayed that I choose to marry as I am now with 2 kids). She must have prayed as well for a driven man to be my husband, as she kind of disapproved when I had a "weak" bf at some point. I just can relate a lot when you share about her. God bless them both in heaven. :) - Rocel

I like all your reviews because it's very inspiring you do it by heart and I learned a lot you just not do it to advertise but you share it based on your experience. I love the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Journal 2015 where it tackles about planning to be reminded of everyday of what suppose to be especially me who is a single working mother I see to it that I well organized and plan every decision purposefully because I want there future to be better and give them the best as a mother and you also shared your motherhood on your blog thats why I could relate to your post. Keep it up because theres many people out there whom you inspired..

Reading through your blog is like drinking a cup of rich, smooth chocolate. I like the personable blogging style that you use in answering most difficult questions thrown at you. I love how you manage to write with unwavering grace without mincing words.

These 2 articles are my favorites--
http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/03/the-one-and-only-time-i-get-consumed.html
http://www.topazhorizon.com/2011/12/juggling-work-and-home-whew.html

How I wish I had a large close-knit family with comforting aunts and grandmothers who would drop in and look after the kids or help out with motherhood tasks.

You seem to articulate well the life you live and the worldview behind the decisions that you make.

Thank you for putting a positive spin on marriage and family. By sharing your life experiences with the world, readers like myself can learn from you.
I will look forward to reading more of your "Ask Frances".

Favorite post ko is the things ( 7 things)you learned in 2015 and LOVE must always be our motivation for everything which is very true, love should be our highest goal, the bible says everything you do should be done with love. Smmer activities or places to go when you have kids, are the topics i want read in your blog. I'm joining your giveaway. Thank you.
IG handle :@iamwintle

Hello po! My cousin tagged me in your FB post, and I was excited for your giveaway. Nung una, I though it was a carrier give-away, which is what I usually join from babywearing. But when I opened your post, I want the dress! Breast feeding is our bonding time with my baby and I'm happy I got to experience that to her. As a working mom, ang hirap because I have to pump as much as I can sa office and bring it home as pasalubong, and when we're together she just latches on to me. My baby is 3 months old now, and I'm a FTM. Not only will the dress be super easy for breastfeeding her, lalo when we go out, it also looks super fashionable (YES! I wear medium! My body has not gone back to what it used to be before pregnancy, but I still wear medium clothes). Although I'm not a fan kase (sorry, I just spend most of my online time on FaceBook, so I actually had to go online on my laptop to view your post and read, and enter. I liked your FB page already btw po ;]), I read some of your posts and I liked them.

So to enter the giveaway, I had to at least read a post, but I did read a few. One post that caught my eye was your "The one and only time I get consumed with envy" post. Not because I feel the same way, but because I understood how lucky I am to have my mom by my side throughout my pregnancy, birth and raising my child. I cannot imagine me raising my baby on my own. I wouldn't know where to start. Baka I might break down every day if it wasn't for her because like you said, being a mom is the "hardest job in the world". I wish you had your mom with you helping you with your kids, but then again, you are who you are and you became stronger with out her.

Sana, sana, sana! I really want to win. Hehe. ;) Thank you and you have a wonderful blog. I'm still reading it....

I loved your 15-minute meals blog...as moms,especially if you have 5 kids like me, time really is gold. Like now, i m breastfeeding so I have the liberty of reading online blogs and spending time on Facebook.

My favorite posts would be thise about the British royals and your red carpet reviews hehe.

Awesome giveaway! Thank you for sharing your blessing.. :)

Hi Ms. Frances! Honestly, I'm not aware that you have a blog. I just followed you on IG that's why I already knew your blog. I checked your blogs and find something that I can relate to.http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/03/topaz-horizon-is-officially-now-mommy.html?m=1 this was my chosen blog. I'm a new blogger, and this blog post really inspire me to pursue blogging. Thank you! I hope you post something about Good Parenting. I'm a young mom, and it'll really help me on how will I discipline and take good care of my baby. That's why I want to win this giveaway for my baby and also for myself. I know I can't afford these things. Thank you for this Ms. Frances! More power to your blog!!! And more years to come.

So generous of you!😊 I hope my comment was entered ❤️ More power to your blog!

I’ve been an avid but silent follower from some time now, and I must say I like all your posts, both here on Topaz Horizon and on Topaz Mommy (aaww, I’m gonna miss this one). I love your writing style, how it’s straightforward and sincere and real. I especially like one of the recent ones, “Inigo contemplates love.” The post is short and sweet; and as a mother of a one-year old, it gave me that feeling of excitement for things to come. Will my little girl love me as much as Inigo’s love for his mommy? How will she express it? What will I feel when she tries to describe her love for me? My heart is swelling with anticipation as I am writing this comment now.

Anyway, I just want to say congratulations on the success of your blogs. I’m sure you’ve heard someone tell you this already, but your writing has touched and will continue to touch the lives of many. I am certain of this because it has touched mine. God bless you and may you continue to inspire, Frances. :)

Hi! I have two favorite blogposts. The first one is when your son contemplates love. I think it's wonderful when your child shows affection or makes lambing. My daughter is just one yer old and I can feel when she is extra affectionate with me. It makes my heart melt. The second one is " The results of my Physiogel Calming Relief 14 day Challenge" because for the longest time I've been looking for acne treatment that works. As of the moment, I just use apple cider and a tea tree facial wash. I want a mild one that has results. I think you're also brave for having your pic taken without makeup or filter. It shows you're truly confident.I aspire to be that confident too. I would love to see more products that cater to those with not so perfect skin.

I don't know if my first comment was submitted so here it is again

One of my favorite post is Mother's Day Makes Me Sad. I can sooo relate coz I lost my mom 10years ago and I am now raising my two kids without her.

The giveaways are just so timely! Clothes for easy breastfeeding, Cari's now starting to eat, plus the carrier! My scoliosis will be easier to bear even when I carry her!

I love reading this blog (specially all her Vito posts!) Being also a mom to a boy, her posts excites me and inspires me to be a better mom to my Rafa. Specially now that he is going to start schooling! :)

Her perspective in raising her boy is so amazing that it empowers other mothers like me to create a better tomorrow for our kids. Thank you Frances. :)

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This post is my favorite one http://www.topazhorizon.com/2016/02/the-best-jumpsuits-at-net-porter.html '' The best jumpsuits at Net-a-Porter '' i like this post because,i am a huge fan of jumpsuits, i like wearing it, i have 15 pieces of it in my closet, truth is i rarely wear dresses that's why i always choose to wear jumpsuits, yes it seems dated but it gives a classic and sophisticated look, my favorite color is black, because everyone says it looks gorgeous on me :), i also feel comfortable in it especially when I've somewhere to go, like an event,i often wear jumpsuits, and that got my friends asking if jumpsuits are my favorite visited your site and read your post and i saw these pretty jumpsuits, its bit pricey, but they're really elegant, i hope to buy a new one soon especially that my son's graduation is near and i want to wear one when i attend it.:)

The "How to portion your meals" is my favorite post of yours as of now.Ngayon ko lang kasi nalaman yon,hahah!Di ako aware ang lakas ko sa rice.Especially ngaun more than a year na akong breastfed sa baby ko ang bilis kong magutom.Sana more post pa like ganito health/diet for mommies like me para di lalong bumigat ang timbang.

nice giveaways!!

My favorite blog post on Topaz Horizon dates back in December 2006 and the title is Hear ye, hear ye! It was the blog post when you announced your engagement with Vince. I thought the idea of a woman proposing marriage to the love of her life is so inspired! I already think you had a fabulous life as editor-in-chief of OK! Magazine. But this was the start of an even more beautiful and deliciously happier life! So that's why it's my favorite!

I've always loved your honest-to-goodness posts. You capture feelings and put it into words so beautifully. That's what I'm looking forward to reading more of in your future posts. More power to Topaz Horizon!

Been busy these past few weeks! I hope it's not too late to join! Trying my luck again and again! Happy Easter! ;)

My favorite blog post on Topaz Horizon is the "Good teeth is everything. Everything!" published last Friday of MAY 23, 2014, because I love reading articles/blog about teeth or oral hygiene, on how to get a whiter or beautiful teeth! I'm so obsess and tried everything just to have whiter teeth (not the expensive one). haha :D
And I was hoping to read about how to stay fit and sexy after giving birth for 3 boys (and maybe how to have a baby boy) soon. hehe ^_^

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Thank you so much for always sharing your blessings! God bless you more and more! :)

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Hi Ms. Frances! First of all, i would like to admit that I am not an avid reader of your blog. I once came across your blog site when I was searching for some skechers gowalk 3 sneakers blog review last year and was happy to have read your blog. My wife likes skechers very much, I have heard of the latest Skechers gowalk 3 but had no idea if that would best fit my wife. Luckily I was able to read your blog last September 30, 2015 and was convinced to buy one for my wife. Your blog review really helped me and I was happy that my wife liked it too! Btw, heard that Topaz Horizon is now officially a mommy blog... and guess what! we're having a new bundle of joy again! My wife will be a new mom again! :) 3yrs ago, I used to read a lot of mom and parenting blog sites (even I know, it is unusual for a dad like me to read these kinds of blogs), I find these blog sites very interesting and very much worth the time to read as they helped me to prepare and understand what a parent should expect when their very 1st child is born. So i think this would be the best time for me to start reading your blog posts about parenting :) Looking forward to see your mommy blog posts! :)

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Hi Frances! Im a big fan reading your blog. Might not leave every comment,but im updated to read every time you post a blog. I likr your blog " The one and only thing that enveys me. Its really a heartfelt one. All about love,family is i like to read.. :) ofcouse the center us God.

Hi frances. I been a fan reading your blogs for so long. Few times i get really relate on your blogs specially when your blog centers on family,hope and love. The really like your blog " The one and only thing i comsumed envy. It really hit me. Somehow i felt something deep in my heart. Pls share more blogs. :) Hope to won.

I hope it's not too late to join!! But even if I am I still wanted to let you know how much I love reading your blog. I especially love reading about your 3 pregnancies. I did some backreading through all of your posts about them. When I was pregnant with my first son, I read them and now that I'm pregnant with my 2nd son, i still read them again and again! :) Love the posts about how your boys grow up and develop too. You are an inspiration to me and i bet to a all authentic, real mommies out there. More power, Frances! :)

As an aspiring and newbie blogger, you inspire me mostly in all your blog posts. I have read the one entitled "Is blogging even still relevant this 2016?" and that motivates me. You have been into blogging for 10 years and you still manage to have different career and other priorities especially your family. You are an amazing woman! I hope that you could still continue blogging for more years to come. I will always bear this in my mind "We brought our loves, our hearts, our minds, our lives, our very souls to blogging. Let's bring that back"...

I loved the glad tips blog post! There's some good info on there. It always helps to know how to save food best. Because Lord knows, children don't always finish their meals.

Thanks so much, each and everyone of you! Your comments mean a lot to me and also gave me a good idea of what to keep blogging about. Thank you always for being part of my blogging journey! God bless you all! :)

Wow, napa-isip naman ako sa mga tanong mo! I am complete because my life is devoted to love. My husband, my children, my work, my friends, my blogging. Lahat ng ginagawa ko is motivated by love so lahat may meaning and purpose. So I don't feel empty. In fact, my life is not just complete; it is overflowing!

And I hope through the stories I tell on this blog, I hope that my stories inspire other women to be unafraid of knowing who they are and what they love and going after it. Complete doesn't mean you have to have a husband or kids! It's just really having someone or something to love and devote your whole being to that love! =D