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This is the story of Frances Amper Sales, who lives to love, laugh and write.

My Top 10 Favorite Things (a.k.a. Buy this month's Real Living!)

I'm in this month's Real Living. Like, as me and not as a contributing writer. Like, my face and not as a byline haha. I talk about my favorite things at my home. The font is tiny so you can't...

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Peek-a-boo!

Okay, this is more of a Topaz Mommy post but since I promised my mommy readers over there that my next post there is the second part of Iñigo's birthday, I kinda had to put this one here. I just...

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Fashion Friday: My favorite breastfeeding dress

I get a lot of questions about clothes I wear that are fit for breastfeeding. Mommies ask me that all the time because frankly, there's not enough stylish nursing clothes in Manila. I've been able...

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Topaz Mommy and Mom & Me

CONTEST IS CLOSED. I have another blog called Topaz Mommy. I made another one when I got pregnant way back in 2009 because I knew most of Topaz Horizon's readers are young, professional, single,...

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Deftones in Manila!

After watching Bloc Party and Aerosmith, Vince is excited for Deftones next. I tried listening to a few of their songs and, in the words of my toddler, I found them, "Noisy!" So my dear husband...

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Living on a free tank of gas!

I'm sure you've seen this super fun prank but I can't stop watching it so you might as well watch it, too! It just brightens up anyone's day! Gotta love people who are game for anything, right?...

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Reader question #2: Why are you so humble?

That's from an anonymous reader who I suspect I actually know in real life because look at her full question: "I'm inspired at how you gave up your glamorous career to be a full time mom. You were...

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I want bangs again

I was watching Channel V and saw Taylor Swift's video, "Begin Again," and totally fell in love with all her dresses. All of them. I'm in the middle of revamping my wardrobe and I think I've found...

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Fashion Friday: What we wore to the pool

Vince and I celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary (and 14 years together, too!) with a lovely stay at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel. You can read all about it on Topaz Mommy. For this blog, I chose to...

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Reader question #1: Name one thing you wish you knew before you became a parent.

That's from Leah of The Bright Spot. I asked the fans of my blogs' Facebook page to ask me anything at all. Leah was the first to ask and here's my answer. I wish I had known that I would love my...

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Let's get zesty!

I knoooow. It's sooooo hot! Maybe this will make you sweat and cool off! Whew. I think I need to shed some clothes and... eat! P.S. That stove is amazing! Grabe, surfing the Internet on a hot lazy...

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Fashion Friday: Gwyneth Paltrow!

If you ever read the magazine I used to edit, you'd know I am a HUGE fan of Gwyneth Paltrow. Sure, she annoys a ton of people but that's because she says whatever she wants to say, even if it puts...

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Counting my blessings

I'm finding it more difficult to update Topaz Horizon. I've decided long ago that this will be my silly blog (which doesn't mean I'm a silly person haha) and I'll put fashion and Hollywood celebs...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The importance of not being beautiful

Let me tell you a story of a little girl named Frances who absolutely loved to read. Yes, we're talking about me. When I was around 11 years old, I was done reading and re-reading the encyclopedia...

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Six years of love and laughter

Actually, it's been 14 years. We just made it official six years ago today. May there be a million years more of you and me, Vince. Happy anniversary!

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This is my Philippines

I know a ton of the tourism ads promote our absolutely stunning beaches and other fabulous natural spots. Yes, definitely worth a visit, guys. But I'm not a nature girl and these gorgeous places...

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Watch The Full Monty!

Love musicals? Love comedy? Love naked men? I love all three! Well, okay, maybe just the naked husband (yum!). Anyway, if you do love songs and laughter and strippers, then you're in for a...

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Easy Parmesan crisps for this lazy weekend

Vince loves this. Loves this! And it's so easy to make! You can make it for your hubby, family and friends and they'll think you're so fancy when in truth Parmesan crisps are effortless. Here's...

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Fashion Friday: Checked out Karimadon's VIP fitting room

On my way to a mom blogger event at Glorietta 1, I passed by the very large Karimadon shop and couldn't resist going in and browsing. I've been a Karimadon fan since I was 17 years old. I'm 36 now....

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Unlearning my poor mentality

Oh wow. Has it been a week? Yep, I haven't blogged here in a week. You would not believe what happened to that week! I don't want to talk about it (yet) but suffice it to say someone, or maybe two...

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Million dollar rooms

My friend, photographer Kai Huang, regularly posts episodes of Million Dollar Rooms on his Facebook wall. I love my home (I just want a fresh coat of paint actually) so I've been ignoring his posts...

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Taste Central!!!

When we got back from our Tagaytay trip a couple of weeks ago, we were surprised to find a big box from Taste Central sitting in our hallway. I was thrilled because I had signed up at their...

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Fashion Friday: Shopped again at Zalora

The former format of Fashion Friday isn't going to work anymore. Since I gave away two-thirds of my wardrobe, I have nothing but a few blacks and grays hanging in my closet! My friend, Nicole, told...

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We had a date at Heima Brixton

Design store Heima (say it like you're saying hello to your mommy) just opened its third branch in what is touted to be the next coolest neighborhood—Pioneer-Kapitolyo. At its launch last week,...

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Excited for National Breakfast Day!

Methinks I'm a hobbit. I love breakfast, second breakfast and elevenses. So I think it's so cute that McDonald's decreed tomorrow, March 18, as National Breakfast Day! Yes, national. That means all...

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Bella Thorne

I'm not following Hollywood so much now, ever since I stopped being paid to follow it haha. But I peek at entertainment websites now and then and here's my new favorite starlet: Bella Thorne. I...

Mar 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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We love breakfast!

My family and I just came from a breakfast food trip in Tagaytay (click here for Vince's blog post about it). Ohhh, we're so stuffed! I'm still dreaming about our breakfasts! Then after that...

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Summer job!

I posted this over on Facebook. It got some likes but apparently no one shared it to their young friends, sons, daughters, nephews and nieces because hanggang ngayon, not one CV is in my inbox! I...

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Ask and it shall be given you (but ask specifically!)

I believe in prayer. I tell ya, when I pray for something, God gives it. Of course, you have to pray with the knowledge of who God is. For example, I know that God is my provider so to ask Him for...

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My Top 10 Favorite Things (a.k.a. Buy this month's Real Living!)

Peek-a-boo!

Fashion Friday: My favorite breastfeeding dress

Topaz Mommy and Mom & Me

Deftones in Manila!

Living on a free tank of gas!

Reader question #2: Why are you so humble?

I want bangs again

Fashion Friday: What we wore to the pool

Reader question #1: Name one thing you wish you knew before you became a parent.

Let's get zesty!

Fashion Friday: Gwyneth Paltrow!

Counting my blessings

The importance of not being beautiful

Six years of love and laughter

This is my Philippines

Watch The Full Monty!

Easy Parmesan crisps for this lazy weekend

Fashion Friday: Checked out Karimadon's VIP fitting room

Unlearning my poor mentality

Million dollar rooms

Taste Central!!!

Fashion Friday: Shopped again at Zalora

We had a date at Heima Brixton

Excited for National Breakfast Day!

Bella Thorne

We love breakfast!

Summer job!

Ask and it shall be given you (but ask specifically!)

Soft scented skin is in! Well, it always is!

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