Bagong Nanay

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  • 5 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Bagong Nanays

    5 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Bagong Nanays

    Hi, Bagong Nanays!

    Two weeks to go before Christmas, may gift ka na ba for yourself? Haha. Bilang tayong mga nanay ang may pakana ng Christmas magic sa ating mga tahanan, don’t forget to get something for yourself too. Or, i-send mo itong article sa kanila pag tinanong ka nila kung anong wishlist mo!

    Here’s a roundup of Christmas gift ideas – from small items to bongga – for Bagong Nanays, made by local mom businessowners.

    Thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for new moms

    1. Something sweet: Homemade Tiramisu by AuroMisù

    📍 Bagumbayan, Quezon City

    For Bagong Nanays who love coffee and desserts, Mommy Dal Ogalesco offers her tiramisu made with love. Their Classic Coffee Tiramisu is the top choice for moms, which is soft, creamy, and hindi masyadong matamis! It’s a small treat after long hours of breastfeeding and mom duties, kaya must-have ito sa ating ref! Eggless, handmade, and no alcohol kaya perfect for padede moms.

    Other flavors include Chocolate, Biscoff Graham, Matcha, Ube, and more!

    Dal, who is a mom to a little boy named Auro, has this to say to Bagong Nanays: “Hindi mo kailangang maging perfect. You’re already doing so well, one day at a time. Huwag mong kalimutang tumanggap ng pagmamahal, hindi lang puro bigay.”

    How to order:

    Instagram: @auromisu

    Facebook: AuroMisù

    2. Something comfy: Terno Outfits by Meira’s Little Shop

    📍 General Trias, Cavite

    For moms who literally live in their pambahay clothes, check out Meira’s Little Shop by Mommy Jenelyn Cruzada. Perfect for Bagong Nanays ang Kids and Adult Terno Pambahay.

    💥 Bagong Nanay Exclusive Promo: Get 5% off minimum 400. Use code BAGONGNANAY.

    “To all Bagong Nanays, hindi madali especially ang mga unang araw, pero alam ko na kaya mo yan. Rest when you can at wag kalimutan na alagaan din ang sarili,” said Mommy Jenelyn.

    How to order:

    Facebook: Meira’s Little Shop

    Instagram: @meiraslittleshop

    3. Something empowering: Statement Shirts by Studio Maria for Mamas

    📍 Las Piñas City

    Naku, eto talaga ang ultimate go-to ko for gifts for Bagong Nanays. Nalungkot ako when mom of two Chesca Susmerano announced that they are closing their shop soon, but hopeful ako for what’s to come. Kaya naman, avail na while they are on clearance sale!

    Bestseller nila ang Mama x3000 shirt, perfect for new moms, their husbands, and their kids! Matchy-matchy ang buong pamilya. Sabi nga ni Chesca, “[Your kids] are only young for a few years. Mag-matching shirts na kayo while they still want to match with you. Feel and soak in your motherhood every day.”

    All their items – from mom and family shirts, nursing shirts, crop tops, caps, and totes – are at 30% off until December 31, 2025 only!

    How to order:

    Website: studiomaria.art

    4. Something witty: ‘Go ask Dad’ Silk Sleepmask by Sun and Olives

    📍 Manila

    I learned about Sun and Olives from Mommy Mundo’s Mamamarket. Sobrang cute and creative ng mga onesies for babies, and ang fun nitong sleepmask na ito. It’s giving real talk kahit and especially kapag tulog ang Bagong Nanay because deep sleep is life! Kahit ilang minutes lang yan!

    In an interview with Mommy Mundo, Mommy Denice Lopez said she is a Bagong Nanay, and she named the brand after her daughter. She started this passion project by creating a few pieces for her daughter, and then launched her shop in July.

    How to order:

    Instagram: @sun.and.oliives

    5. Something relaxing: Body Massage at Nuat Thai Capitol Hills

    📍 Capitol Hills, Quezon City | Open from 2PM-2AM daily

    Talaga namang the most beautiful spa in the Commonwealth area, ito ang ultimate gift for Bagong Nanays: me time. Ilang beses na ako nagpa-survey sa mga nanay kung anong gusto nilang matanggap na gift – whether it’s Mother’s Day, birthday, or Christmas – at ang top answers usually bukod sa pera ay “day off” and “full-body massage.”

    Kaya naman ito ang best experience gift that you could give yourself or a Bagong Nanay, especially if you live in Quezon City. Nuat Thai Capitol Hills offers body massage, body scrub, and nails. This branch is owned by Mommy Karen Ayala, the mom of two who also owns Bubba Doodles, na perfect din for holiday gifts.

    Deserve natin ang pampering, mommies!

    How to book or shop vouchers:

    Instagram: @nuatthai.capitolhills

    That’s all for now, Bagong Nanays! Will try to do another roundup of gifts for our kids naman! Thank you for reading, and happy holidays!

    Nanay Judy

  • It’s been a while, Bagong Nanay.

    It’s been a while, Bagong Nanay.

    This blog post is long overdue. Halos isang taon na since I published my last #KuwentongBagongNanay featuring Chesca Susmerano, a creative mompreneur and founder of Studio Maria for Mamas last March 20.

    And on March 21, I will be celebrating my first anniversary as one of the editors of Smart Parenting. Mababasa ninyo ang halos lahat ng sinulat ko dito.

    Napaka-surreal, to think na one year ago, hindi ko akalain na magkakaroon pa ako ng regular job bilang nag-resign ako to be a full-time mom in 2020, then the Covid-19 pandemic happened.

    I also learned that I went through postpartum depression in 2021. Grabe the year that was.

    But now, I’m here, explaining myself what happened to me. Getting my dream job – writing + parenting – and working with amazing teammates and mentors are just some of the biggest plot twists of 2022, and it’s all glory and thanks to God.

    Hindi ko naman nagawa yun dahil magaling ako. Nagawa ko yun dahil nagtiwala ako kay Lord.

    Hindi naman ako tumigil sa pagiging advocate ng maternal mental health at pagsuporta sa mga bagong nanay. Kumbaga, naredirect lang ako, pero ganun pa rin ang ginagawa ko. Nagsusulat, nakikipag-usap, nagbebenta ng malunggay, tuloy pa rin.

    Buhay na buhay pa rin ang Viber group ng Bagong Nanays. Nag-out of town trips na kami ng ibang members na naging matatalik na kaibigan ko na. Sali ka dito kung wala ka pa doon.

    Ang pinagkaiba lang, hindi na ako nakakapagsulat dito. Kasi naman, I’ve been writing daily for Smart Parenting. Stories of celebrities, parents, children, and inspiring people to raise healthy and happy families. I’ve been waking up every day with not just a deadline, but a purpose. And for that, thankful ako kay Lord.

    Until one day, sabi sa akin ni Chesca, willing daw ba akong makipag-collab ulit sa kanya for Women’s month. Baka daw busy ako kaya siya nagtatanong muna. Siya pa nagtanong, eh malapit na siya manganak noon! Nanganak na siya, and na-launch pa rin niya ang collab namin. Ganun siya kagaling.

    So ano bang point nitong blog post na ito? Aside from giving a life update, invite ko na kayo to join our statement shirt contest! Your witty idea could be printed on shirts and be worn by moms in the Philippines and all over the world. Gustomoyorn

    Hindi alam ng mundo ang hirap na dinaranas mo. Hindi nakikita ng lahat kung gaano kasarap sa puso maging nanay.

    Simple lang ang mechanics, punta ka lang sa link na ito or basahin mo hanggang dulo and you will know what to do. Then, start thinking about your ideas then write it down on your notebook or phone muna. You know, the best ideas come to us while we are in the shower or washing dishes. Tapos alarm ka ng March 18, isubmit mo entries mo on that day. Yun lang.

    Why are we doing this again? Studio Maria and Bagong Nanay believe that moms matter. And through these shirts, we can raise more awareness on what first-time moms and even moms of multiple children go through. Kesyo pa-joke o seryoso, we should make a stand while we can.

    Hindi alam ng mundo ang hirap na dinaranas mo. Hindi nakikita ng lahat kung gaano kasarap sa puso maging nanay. Through these shirts, kahit papaano, we are giving the people around us a glimpse of our lives. A snapshot of what we stand for.

    Yung tipong pag suot ko yung t-shirt ko na Studio Maria na nakalagay “Moms matter,” para akong tumatayo para sa lahat ng nanay na akala nila wala na silang kwenta simula nung naging nanay sila.

    Every day mom

    Tuwing suot ko yung shirt ko na “Bagong Nanay Club,” napaparamdam ko sa makakasalubong ko na kapapanganak pa lang na hindi siya nag-iisa.

    Lam mo yun, simpleng t-shirt pero ang laki ng impact. Nagsuot ka lang ng damit, pero nakabuo ka ng araw ng ibang tao.

    Paano pa kung ang nakasulat sa tshirt na susuotin mo at irarampa sa mall eh, “kaMAhal-MAhal ka.” O di kaya, “Gets ko yang mombrain mo.” Diba, ang sarap mabasa? Ang sarap malamang hindi ka nag-iisa? Teka, entries ko yan ha.

    O siya, inaantok na ako at ayokong nagpupuyat dahil ikakagrumpy ko ito bukas. Sana nagets mo yung point ko, na itong mga ganitong pagkakataon para magsalita, o manindigan para sa mga nanay ay napakahalaga.

    What if ikaw ang inatasan ni Lord na makaisip ng next statement na ilalagay sa Studio Maria x Bagong Nanay shirt? Click mo na ito, sige na.

    bit.ly/studiomariaxbagongnanay

    Babalik ako dito palagi. Sana andito ka pa rin.

    Nanay Judy

    PS. Kamusta ka, Bagong Nanay? Comment below kung umabot ka dito, at baka may ipadala ako sa’yong surprise.

    PPS. Chescagurl, congrats sa pagiging bagong nanay ulit. Salamat kay Lord at pinagtagpo tayo, 2 collabs in this lifetime, hindi biro yun ah? Salamat sa tiwala, mamsh.

    To God be all the glory.

  • Collab ng Taon: Bagong Nanay Club Merch with Studio Maria

    Collab ng Taon: Bagong Nanay Club Merch with Studio Maria

    Hello, Bagong Nanay!

    Kumusta ka? Sana okay ka lang despite the rising number of Covid-19 cases dahil sa Omicron na yan.

    It’s 2:23AM, pero hyped na hyped ako dahil mamaya na ang launch ng Bagong Nanay Club Merch!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!

    So basically, magda-dump lang ako dito ng mga thoughts and feelings ko dahil sobrang overwhelmed ako sa collab na ito.

    I remember one of my bestfriends saying, “Paano mo malalaman na will ni God for you ang isang bagay?” And the answer we concluded was, “Pag hindi pilit, at smooth lang ang bagay-bagay.” Kumbaga, iyo talaga yan. Ina-allow ni God yan for you. Hindi ka na Niya papahirapan.

    Para organized ang thoughts ko, ganito ko nalang ikikuwento kung paano nagtugma ang lahat para mangyari ang collab na ito:

    • July 18, 2019: My Bagong Nanay moment. Naging literal na bagong nanay ako kay Therese Aurelia. 34 weeks palang siya, gusto niya na lumabas sa outside world! Siya ang pinakamagandang bata sa buong mundo.

    • September 11, 2019: Bagong Nanay was conceived. In one of my 5-minute showers, naisip ko “Juskolord. Bagong Nanay na ako. OMG. Paano ba ihahack ito? Napakahirap!” Boom! Nakatuwalya palang ako nun, gumawa ako ng Instagram account, and the rest is history. Ang initial idea is to make it a crowdsourcing hub for first-time moms on IG, kasi andun madalas nakatambay ang mga nanay.

    • November 8, 2019: Mommy Jersey dreams. Nangarap ako gumawa ng “mommy jerseys.” Four months palang ang baby ko noon, at naka-maternity leave pa ako. Na-inspire akong gawin ang idea na ito kasi lagi kong suot na ang basketball jersey ni Husband for easy access sa boobs. Hehe.

    • January 29, 2020: Transition. Nag-resign ako from my regular job as an Assistant Communications Manager to be a full-time nanay. Simula noon, sabi ko, kakareerin ko ang Bagong Nanay. Nag-start ako ng The Bagong Nanay Shop, etc.

    • August 2, 2021: Cold message. Na-discover ko ang Studio Maria for Mamas. Meron silang muscle tees na same ng na-envision ko for my mommy jerseys. Parang na-dishearten ako na may nakaisip na pala non. LOL. Pero what if pwedeng maki-ride nalang ako sa current na meron sila? So nag-DM ako sa Studio Maria for Mamas sa Instagram (around 3AM pala yun, haha) na “Would love to have a shirt that says, Bagong Nanay!” Try lang, diba. At nag-reply si Chesca, ng “Nice idea! I can include in future releases!” WOAH. Simula noon, nabuhayan ang pangarap kong mommy jerseys!

    • September 17, 2021: Bagong Nanay as Studio Maria Partner Affiliate. Nag-join ako sa free workshop ng The Social Media Rebel, at nag-promote doon si Chesca about Studio Maria. Nag-sign up ako to be a Studio Maria Partner Affiliate for extra income, at bilang aligned naman talaga siya sa goals ng Bagong Nanay. Nagka-chat kami ni Chesca on IG, at naalala niya na gusto kong makipag-collab. Di niya alam, halos maihi ako sa kilig!

    • December 9, 2021: Planning Eto na! Tuloy-tuloy na ang online planning, brainstorming, and execution for the Bagong Nanay Club Merch! Lahat via chat and email lang with Chesca! Haha. Nag-crowdsource kami ng content from Bagong Nanays, dahil para sa kanila ito.

    • January 15, 2021: Bagong Nanay Club Merch Launch. To God be all the glory.

    Sketches of my mommy jersey dreams way back in 2019

    Isa ito sa mga pangyayari sa buhay ko na nagpprove na, God’s delays are not denials. May mga bagay na pangarap natin, tapos maffrustrate tayo dahil hindi siya nangyari based on how we envisioned it, pero yun pala, may better plan for us.

    God’s detour. A collab with Studio Maria for Mamas!

    Chesca Susmerano, a creative mompreneur, has her own shirt printing business, at sobrang high-quality ng shirts at print niya. Pang-alta! Hindi ka mapapahiya ipangregalo! Haha. Ako naman, I’m building an online community for first-time moms. Nag-swak ang mga bagay-bagay, kaya nangyari ang collab na ito. Ang smooth, diba?

    Kaya naman, 3AM na. See you later on Instagram Live at 6PM for the Bagong Nanay Club merch launch!!! We’ll be launching FOUR (4) SHIRT DESIGNS na crowdsourced from real Bagong Nanays. Nakakakilig talaga. Thank you Lord for Chesca and for this project! Please please support us and share this to your mommy friends!

    See you later at 6PM!

    May this collab empower more Bagong Nanays. You are not alone.

    Nanay Judy

    Shop now at studiomaria.art, and use the code, BAGONGNANAY

    to get 15% off!