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I’m not a fan of Hello Kitty so going to Sanrio Puroland is not on my bucket list but when I was planning for our Japan itinerary, I learned that Sanrio Puroland is only 5 minutes walk from our hotel so I included this on my list.

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Trivia: Sanrio comes from "san" meaning three in Japanese and "rio" meaning river in Spanish. Sanrio means to join three rivers of the world.


Read: Keio Plaza Hotel Tama

I'm not sure if my son would love the idea of going there because I think it is a girly thing so prior to our trip, I already showed him the pictures on the website. He was not excited because he prefers Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disney Sea but I told him that we will visit those places some other time. 

The hotel provided directions on how to get there. I really appreciate our hotel location because we don’t need to ride a train or bus just to visit this indoor theme park. It is big savings since train and bus fare is not cheap.



We left 15 minutes before 10AM and I was surprised to see the long lines. We were there waiting for the opening, only to find out na mali pila ko. Hindi pala pila yun sa ticket booth, pila pala yun ng may ticket na. Waah! So nasayang oras ko sa pagpila and I have to fall in line again in the ticket booth. 

Sanrio Puroland Entrance Fee 

Weekends and Public Holidays: Adult 3,800 yen Child 2,700 yen 
Weekdays: Adult 3,300 yen Child 2,500 yen 

To save money, I printed discount from their website. It is just 100 Yen discount per ticket but still a saving. (pwede na pandagdag pambili ng drinks). You can also buy your Sanrio Puroland ticket at Klook. 



I was glad that the guide and map have an English version but unfortunately, the programs and flyers have no English version so we missed some shows and were late for the parade show. 



The theme park is open from 10AM to 5PM, it was not that big but we were not able to tour the whole place. I was so sad because we missed the 2F of Sanrio Town. Among the attractions, we were not able to visit the Lady Kitty House and Kiki & Lala Twinkling Tour. 


Moving on, our first stop is Discovery Theater, I’m aware that there is no English version or subtitles but still we enjoyed the show. We just followed the people, so if they shake their phones, we will shake too. Hahaha! 


Then we rode the “Mymeroad Drive”, I bought a souvenir photo that you can design at 1,100 yen. The ride lasted for two minutes. We fell in line for some photo ops even though I’m not familiar with the name of those characters. Hehehe! 

Our wallet is very important stuff in our lives because it holds our money, ID’s, credit card, debit card, loyalty card and other things. Last year, my wallet already gave up on me so I was looking for a replacement but I could not find anything. When I find something I want, I don’t like the price naman. I don’t want to buy wallet na mas mahal pa sa laman, hehehe! 

1. Halo Phone Wallet

Then I remember the Halo Phone Wallet that I bought for my phone last year, I haven’t used it yet so ginamit ko na lang siya since I don’t have wallet pa. It has 4 card slots and cash pockets. 



Since last year, I’m using this wallet while looking for a new one but after using it for several months, naappreciate ko na siya. Now I don’t look for wallet anymore, I now love my phone wallet turned to slim wallet. 



I can put my money, cards, and even receipts in this minimalist wallet. It is not bulky so it doesn’t take much of my bag space. I have separate coin purse and card holder for my other cards (health card, membership card and others), which is dati ko na ginagawa para if ever mawala yung wallet, hindi lahat ng cards makukuha.

I’m pretty sure that you are aware how expensive of replacing ATM and Credit Cards. Di naman libre yan so I only put 1 ID, 1 ATM, 1 Credit Card and 1 Loyalty Card in my wallet. One more thing, the phone wallet is only P349 and available in different colors. 

Update: January 5, 2017


2. MINISO Wallet



I've been using Halo Phone wallet for more than a year, I thought that is the cheapest slim wallet that I've found. But I was wrong, I found this slim wallet at Miniso for P199. Amazing right. 

I like this because the color is more feminine, I'm not sure if it is a pink or old rose. I can put money and receipts. It has 6 card slots so I can add two more loyalty cards. You can put your coins or phone in the zipper part of the wallet



I'm happy with my new slim wallet. If you search online, almost 2k yung price ng slim wallet. How about you? Are you using a slim wallet?

Update: August 2017

3. MINISO Coin Purse

While waiting for our 11AM buffet at Four Seasons Hotpot and Buffet City, we dropped by at MINISO, then I saw this coin purse for P99. I already have a coin purse but I find this so cute. It matches my slim wallet. It also has a card case and additional slot at the back of the wallet so I bought it. 

Japan is famous for being one of the costly countries to visit. In fact, whenever people hear that you will travel to Japan, they will immediately say magastos or mahal. Yes, I would agree because it is the most expensive country that we ever visited in South East Asia. 


I realized this when I started to look for an accommodation and plan for our itinerary. Of course, there are still some ways to travel to Japan on a budget and not everything is expensive. 

So if you think that you cannot buy anything in Japan, you are definitely wrong. I’m sharing with you the things that you can buy for pasalubong that fits your budget. 

1. Cup Noodles - I have a friend who used to work in Japan and she said that cup noodles in Japan are really good so we bought few pieces so we could try it. And it is true, I'm not fond of cup noodles because I dislike the taste of the noodles but the one that we bought in Japan is good. One cup of noodles is 100+yen. 

2. Japanese Curry and Furikake - It was my first time to try the Japanese curry when we dined at C&C Curry Shop, the mild curry is different from the curry powder that I always use for our chicken curry. I bought a pack for this for my friend but unfortunately, it did not reach Philippines because I forgot to put it in check-in bag so it was confiscated. 



My sister in law asked me to buy this. It is a dry Japanese seasoning that you add to steam rice or fried rice. I bought this without knowing the name, I just look at the picture. Now, I consulted Google and it is called Furikake.

3. KitKat - this chocolate is very common in the country but there are flavors that are not usually available in the Philippines. If you find one flavor, I’m pretty sure it is expensive, the cost of KitKat ranges from 300 to 500 yen per pack. It depends on where are you going to buy this, I've read that some stores sell this for 200+ yen. 

I only bought my pasalubong at the nearest grocery store in Tama Center so I only saw few flavors in the grocery such as dark chocolate, chocolate, green tea and strawberry flavor. 

Green Tea KitKat is available in S&R store, I just can't remember the exact price but I'm sure it is over P200. 



4. Royce Chocolate - this is available in the country but I haven’t bought one because the price is so steep. The first time I tried this chocolate was last year when my husband bought Royce Nama Chocolate in Brunei.

Read: Royce Nama Chocolate

So I was really happy when I saw Royce chocolates in Narita airport, you can buy Royce Nama Chocolate for 720yen only. Waah! I wish I can buy a lot and hoard these chocolates. 

Read: Royce Chocolate



5. Daiso - again this is available in the country but I still bought some stuff here because it is only 108 yen. Malayo sa P88 sa atin. :) 

6. IKEA - I saw this store when we went to Showa Kinen Park and I was able to buy chocolate for 97yen and 130 yen only. 

Read: IKEA Tachikawa



Care to share your favorite pasalubong from Japan.

Last week I asked my husband for his birthday plans, our family loves staycation so I want to know if he wanted a staycation for his birthday but he said he just want to stay home so I did not bother to check hotel promos.

We celebrated his birthday at Crosswind Resort Suites last year but now he miss our house, hehehe! Maybe because he has been traveling for three weeks already at sawang-sawa na siya sa hotel life.

Read: Crosswind Resort Suites

He went back from Indonesia last Saturday and I was still asking him kung ano plan niya and wala pa din siya maisip. Since we need to pay bills, I suggested that we will just eat at Sambojokin so we can avail the FREE birthday buffet.

So we went to SM Southmall, we did not have any reservation and we were there at 11:12AM and pang 12 na kami sa waiting list. Sayang yung free birthday buffet so we just ate Krispy Kreme dough-nut while waiting for our number. It was 12:50PM when they ushered us to our table. It was really a long wait. I filled-out the free buffet birthday form and gave my husband’s ID. 



I dined here last December with my college friends so I was surprised that they have increased their rates. The P849 fee already includes drink all you can fruit shake, soda and juice. They also offer new dishes like Buta Hara Rosuto (Roast Pork Belly), Hitsugi Rosuto (New Zealand Roast Leg of Lamb), Gyuniko Rosuto (US Roast Beef) and Yakimono (Grilled Meats & Seafood). But we did not receive Kamameshi rice so my husband got plain rice. (I did not bother to ask kung wala na ba talaga) 



This was the second time that my husband celebrated his birthday in Sambokojin but first time to avail the free birthday buffet. We’re expecting for free slice of cake and birthday song for the birthday celebrant but we’re done eating after an hour and still no birthday cake and song. We got our bill and left the restaurant but at least we got the free birthday buffet so tipid celebration.

Read: Birthday Celebration at Sambokojin

Natatawa na lang kami kasi it happened to me before when we dined at Four Seasons Hotpot City, so pareho kami sawi sa free birthday cake. Hehehe! 

Read: My Birthday Celebration at Four Seasons Hotpot City

After doing our errands, I bought mini Tiramisu cake at Cafe Mary Grace for P300 + candles for P60. We just need small cake for the three of us. The cake is good, same sila ng Tiramisu ng Contis. 



Read: Contis Tiramisu
          Cafe Mary Grace

Then we bought pizza and went to my in-laws for pizza party. It was a simple and tipid birthday celebration. 

Sambokojin Rates

Monday to Friday Lunch Special Price P 649 (Regular price is P 849)
Monday to Thursday Dinner Special Price P 799 (Regular price is  P 849)
Friday to Sunday & Holidays Lunch and Dinner P 849 (Regular price)

Children's Buffet Price:

4′- 4’6″ P 380
3′ – Below 4 ft. P330
Below 3 ft. FREE NO SERVICE CHARGE

No Left Over. Add P200 per head for leftover

Only One (1) Promo Applies. Valid Only On Regular Adult Price. 

Free Birthday Buffet Promo 

1. Free Buffet for Birthday Celebrant who will dine in any of these Sambo Kojin branches :EASTWOOD •EDSA •SM MEGAMALL •SM SOUTHMALL •WEST AVENUE accompanied by one (1) full paying adult on actual birthday, within three (3) days before and three (3) days after that. 

2. Free Birthday Buffet may be claimed up to 14 times, lunch and dinner, within those seven (7) days. Only 1 Free Birthday Buffet may be claimed per visit. 

3. Prior to ordering, kindly present to any of our dining personnel any of the following valid documents stating date of birth: birth certificate, SSS ID, TIN ID, Voter’s ID, Passport, Driver’s License, PRC License, AFP/Military ID.

4. All Firstfoods Food Services, Inc. & Golden Reef Food Services, Inc., Kitchenjin Food Services Inc., Breakthroughs Food Services Inc. personnel and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not qualified to join the promo. 

5. Promo is not valid with any other existing promos. Not valid on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

Read: Sambokojin: Free Buffet for the Graduate

Some people say that Cebu is like Manila and there is nothing much to do. Yes, it is like Manila if you stay in the city but just like other places, there are so many interesting places to visit in Cebu. I have just visited this province three times and until now I haven’t explored the Northern and Southern Cebu so I still have reason to go back to Cebu. 


Sharing with you the things that you can do in Cebu according to our experience. 

Kawasan Falls 

I was still in high school when I first visited Cebu with my churchmates, I was there from December 26 till January 1. We’ve visited different hotels, malls, and restaurants which I can hardly remember but one thing that I can’t forget is, we had an overnight stay in Kawasan Falls.

Back then, I don’t have my own camera so I have very limited pictures of the falls but I can say that it is one of the pretty falls that I’ve visited. I’ve read that there is a new adventure that you can do here and it is called Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls. 

When my son hit teenage years maybe we can try this, I just hope ganun pa rin energy ko. Baka tumutunog na buto ko. Hahaha! 

Read: Amazing Waterfalls in the Philippines

Tops Lookout 

Tops Lookout located in Busay Hills is also a must-see if you want to see the Metro Cebu cityscape and its neighboring islands Mactan and Olango. The best time to be here is before sunset so you can see the city lights too. We went here via private vehicle so I’m not sure how to commute. 

DIY Cebu City Tour 

Since we always stay in the city, we always do the DIY City Tour. I have a son in tow so we can’t finish everything in one day. But I’m pretty sure that you can do this in one go. Walking tour is really possible because we literally walk from one spot to another spot.

We visited Basilica De Sto. Nino, Magellan’s Cross, Plaza Independecia, Fort San Pedro and Malacanang sa Sugbo. We went to Taoist Temple but you need a ride here, habal-habal or taxi. 4D movie at Crown Regency since we’re afraid of heights so no Sky Adventure in Cebu. 

Read: DIY Cebu City Tour

We visited Casa Gorordo Museum, Yap - San Diego Ancestral House, Heritage of Cebu Monument, Colon St. Basilica De Sto. Nino and Magellan’s Cross. From Magellan’s Cross, we rode a jeep to Taboan Market so we can buy dried mango, dried fish, dried squid and other pasalubong.

Read: Cebu City Tour + Taboan Market

DIY Mactan City Tour

There are tourist spots that you can visit from the airport if you have no luggage with you. You can visit Mactan Shrine, Lapu-Lapu Monument and dine at any Sutukil restaurants. 

Read: Mactan City Tour

We dropped by here before going to Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa where we had a day trip. You have to call before going there because Day in Paradise package is not always available. I experienced that when we went to Cebu last summer. I inquired through email and I was advised that day tour is not available until further notice.

Read: Day in Paradise at Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa

Food Trip

Aside from the interesting places, it is also nice to have a food trip in Cebu because the price is cheaper compared to NCR restaurants. If you are a meat lover and like to eat lechon, you will really enjoy your stay in Cebu because there are so many lechon restaurants to choose from. 

Read: Food Trip in Cebu
          Where to Eat in Cebu
          Cebu's Lechon

Accommodation in Cebu 

Of course, you need accommodation in Cebu and check the hotels and resorts that we have tried in Cebu from cheap to luxury. 

Read: Staycation in Cebu

I hope on our next visit we can go to Bantayan or Sumilon Island, I also want to experience island hopping. Have you been to Cebu? Care to share your experience. 

Read: Cebu's Island Hopping Information
          Pasalubong from Cebu 

Summer is not yet over, we still have one week before classes resume. I wish I can extend the summer because honestly, I’m not yet ready for the school year 2016-2017. I bought books last month but until now, it is not yet covered. I still have no name stickers for the books, notebooks, and other supplies. For sure, magcram ako niya before June 13. Hehehe! Anyway, yun na lang naman kulang.

Before summer vacation ends, I want to share the hotels and resorts that we have tried in Cebu. So if you are planning to go to Cebu or you live in Cebu and looking for a quick getaway, you can choose from the following.

Where to Stay in Cebu

1. Fuente Oro Business Suites  

If you are looking for a budget hotel then reserve a room in Fuente Oro Business Suites. We’ve stayed here in 2011, the room was very basic but it is ok for us.  If you are a budget traveler and looking for cheap accommodation, this hotel is for you. The price is budget friendly and it includes free breakfast for two people already. What I like about this hotel is the location, it is very accessible and we can ride a jeep just outside the hotel.

2. Cebu City Marriott Hotel now Seda Hotel

Cebu This is a luxury hotel in Cebu city that is just beside Ayala Center Cebu. You can save money because you can just walk to the mall if you want to eat or buy snacks and drinks at the supermarket. During our stay, my son enjoyed his time in their pool.  The room is big that fits two double beds and the bathroom has a bathtub too. Complimentary water and toiletries are replenished every day.

Read: Cebu City Marriott Hotel

3. Cebu Parklane International Hotel  

This hotel is also near Ayala Center Cebu but it would be a long walk. The hotel has different restaurants but if you want to save money, don't worry because there are restaurants near the hotel.  The price of the hotel is very reasonable and it offers a free buffet breakfast at Manuel’s restaurant. It has a pool too that we haven’t tried. The room is not that big but the bathroom has a bathtub.

Read: Cebu Parklane International Hotel 

4. Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa  

If you don’t want to go to Bantayan Island or Sumilon Island but you wanted to experience the beach and pool then go to Mactan. There are so many luxury hotels and resorts there including Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa.  We had a great time in this resort especially in their CrimZone because my son enjoyed the different activities like figurine painting, bracelet making, face painting, and Amazing Kid’s Race.

Read: Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa
Restaurant in Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa

5. Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa 

This is another luxury resort in Mactan that we have visited but only for a day trip. They have a pool, beach, play area, sauna, and gym. Overall, we were satisfied with the service, facilities, and amenities, If we have an extra budget I will consider this for an overnight stay.

Read: Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa

6. Seda Ayala Center Cebu 

Seda Ayala Center Cebu is one of the newest hotels in Cebu. Well, it is not really new because they just renovated the old Cebu City Marriott Hotel. And because of the renovation, there are a few changes in the facade, room, and bathroom design. The location is still good because it is near shopping mall and very accessible for commuters.

Read: Seda Ayala Center Cebu 

In planning for a trip, location is very important because your itinerary will depend on it. So when my husband sent me his hotel confirmation, I felt sad because the hotel is so far from the tourist spots that I wanted to visit.

The initial plan is to move to another hotel after his training so commuting would not be a problem but I had a hard time looking for an accommodation in Japan that would fit my budget (same rate with Keio Plaza Hotel Tama). In addition, some websites do not have an English language so it is hard to reserve.

I have a 7 years old son and in Japan, he is considered as an adult so it is not easy to book a hotel for three persons. Most of the time it is fully booked or the hotel rate is so expensive. So I gave up looking for a budget accommodation and decided to stay in Tama Center area since they gave us a good rate even for extra person rate. At least I did not have a hard time reserving a hotel, someone did that for us. 

“A child aged 6 and older is considered an adult, that she/he cannot share the bed with an adult.”



Keio Plaza Hotel Tama is far from the common tourist spots in Tokyo, Japan but it is not a reason to be sad because there are still interesting places that we can visit and to be honest, I did not have any regrets in staying in Tama Center because my son and I did not have a hard time in traveling.

I felt so proud of myself because for the very first time, namamasyal kami mag-ina na kami dalawa lang. Hindi ko nagagawa yan sa Pinas dahil takot ako na kaming dalawa lang sa dami ng modus. 

Back to topic, you can reach the hotel by riding an airport limousine bus. Buy your ticket at the airport ticket counter and the bus will drop you in front of the hotel. Travel time from Narita Airport is almost two hours and 1-minute walk from bus station to Keio Plaza Hotel Tama. 

Read: Trip to Tokyo Japan

Sharing with you, our accommodation for 6 nights. If you are Hello Kitty fan you can book their Hello Kitty Theme room. 



The room has two beds, office table, vanity table, cabinet, TV, refrigerator and trouser press. 



You have tea and espresso coffee maker. 



The bathroom has bathtub, thermostat controlled shower fixture and unique toilet. I’ve been meaning to try this kind of toilet, nakakarelax umupo. You have a warm seat + different buttons for bidet. Spoiled na spoiled ang aking b***. Namimiss ko ito kasi wala nito sa bahay. Hehehe! 





The bathroom toiletries are shampoo, conditioner, bath & shower gel, face soap, toothbrush, razor, shower cap, comb and hairdryer. I love their Shiseido Face Soap kung pwede lang iuuwi. 


The room has air purifier too, winner. 



Inside the cabinet, you can find hangers, ironing spray, security safe, slippers and shoe mitt. Two bathrobes (yukata) were provided. 



To save money, we only book room only and we ate breakfast at Starbucks, McDonalds or breakfast meals from convenience stores which are just walking distance from the hotel. The hotel has 4 restaurants and 1 pastry shop so you really have no problem with food. 



What I like about this hotel is the strategic location, it is 1-minute walk from bus station, 3 minutes walk from Keio Line & Odakyu Line, Keio Tama Center Station and Tama Monorail and 5 minutes walk to Sanrio Puroland. 



There are nearby malls, supermarkets, fastfoods, restaurants and park. Though it is far from central Tokyo, commuting is not that difficult. 



The service is also good because they make-up the room and replenish the toiletries every day. We have clean room every single day. They even reserved our Airport Limousine Bus Ticket back to Narita International Airport. 

There is free wifi in the room but it was not as fast as I expected and we have to relog-in every day. 



Free Tokyo Handy Guide and Map. 

For the very first time, I did not see any complimentary water because according to their staff, the water is potable. I haven’t tried it because I bought bottled water in the convenience store but my husband used the water for his coffee and tea and wala naman nangyari. Hehehe! 

Overall, we had a great stay in Keio Plaza Hotel Tama. I hope they also offer free shuttle bus to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea

Keio Plaza Hotel Tama 
Tel:+81 42 374 0111
Fax:+81 42 374 1552 
1-43, Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo
206-0033 Japan

If you are going to travel, aside from looking for an accommodation and planning for your itinerary; you need to take note also the restaurants that you need to try. Of course, it is very important to me that we have something to eat during our travel. 


When we went to Cebu last April, I take note of the restaurants that I want to or I should try. I was happy because I was able to try new restaurants during our last visit. Five years ago, we had very limited time so we only ate at Casa Verde, CnT Lechon and Tides at Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa.

Read: Food Trip in Cebu

If you are planning to visit Cebu, here are some restaurants that we have tried that you can include in your list of “Where to Eat in Cebu”. 


1. Sugbahan - this is the first restaurant that we have tried which is located at the Food Court of Ayala Center Mall Cebu. My husband ordered BBQ, liempo and tinolang halaan. My son likes their BBQ so on our next visit, he ate BBQ while I ate lechon at CnT. 

2. CnT Lechon - I was happy because Cebu City Marriott Hotel is just so near Ayala Center Cebu so I can eat lechon anytime I want. I always love CnT lechon, and this lechon is affordable too compared to other lechon that I’ve tried.

Read: Cebu’s Lechon
          CnT Lechon


3. Hukad by Golden Cowrie - my husband always eats at Golden Cowrie in Lahug so it was our first time in Hukad by Golden Cowrie, still located at Ayala Center Cebu. The restaurant offers Filipino foods + unlimited rice, most of the diners here are families and barkada. 

Read: Hukad by Golden Cowrie


4. Cebu’s Best Rico’s Lechon- I always read and hear good reviews about their lechon so I really make sure that I will not leave Cebu without eating here. We ate at F. Cabahug branch and my experience wasn’t good. My son and I were not happy with their lechon.

Read: Cebu’s Best Ricos’ Lechon


5. The Original AA BBQ - my husband always eats here every time he visits Cebu. We ate at their Lahug branch. You can choose the meat and seafood that you like and they will cook or grill it for you. 

Read: The Original AA BBQ


6. Sinangag Express - when we transferred to Cebu Parklane International Hotel, our initial plan is to eat at Kuya J Restaurant which is already available in Luzon. But because I’m lazy to go out, my husband bought dinner at Sinangag Express which is walking distance from the hotel. 

7. Buffet Breakfast at Manuel’s Restaurant - our stay in Cebu Parklane International Hotel has a free buffet breakfast at Manuel’s Restaurant and we were happy with their buffet spread. You can eat lunch and dinner here too. 

8. Azure Beach Club - this restaurant is located inside Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan near the beachfront. The restaurant offers Asian Cuisine, they have pasta, noodles, pizza and many more. 


9. Saffron Cafe - since we prefer Filipino foods, we always eat at Saffron Cafe. We ate our dinner, breakfast and lunch at Saffron Cafe. 


Read: Restaurant in Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan 

10. Zubuchon - if you forgot to buy pasalubong, don’t worry because there is Zubuchon inside the Mactan International Airport, my husband ate dinner and bought lechon here before our flight. My son and I ate meals at Mabuhay Lounge. 


11. La Marea Pastry Shop - if you are fond of sweets, I suggest you try the warm brownie cup and sylvannas of this pastry shop. We bought our dessert at Ayala Center Cebu near the Food Court. 

Read: La Marea Pastry Shop

I haven't tried the other restaurants that are on my list so I still have reason to go back to Cebu but feel free to share your suggestions for a food trip in Cebu.

Going through a divorce is a very stressful time, not the least of which is the result of the financial strain it will put on you. Divorces can end up being very expensive and will have a large impact on the way you run your finances going forward. While there is not much you can do to reduce the cost of a divorce entirely, there are some things that can be done that will hopefully lower the amount a little bit. Here are a few suggestions to get you started so that you can try to make your divorce more affordable. 


Do Your Own Legwork 

The first thing you are going to have to realize is that you will need to do a lot of the work on your own. A lot goes into getting a divorce, and this typically relies on other people for help. However this costs money, so you should look for ways to do things on your own. For starters, you can be your private investigator and do some searching for information yourself if need be. You can also fill out the legal paperwork that is required for a divorce, and submit them all yourself. Doing all of this is going to be more work for you, but will save you money.

Represent Yourself In Court 

The other thing you can do during a divorce to reduce costs is forgo getting a lawyer. If you are willing to do the work yourself, representing yourself is a great way to take charge of your divorce and save money at the same time. However, there is a lot of paperwork involved with a divorce, so finding some assistance may be of benefit to you.

One way to represent yourself but still get legal help is through a Legal Document Assistant. An LDA does not offer legal advice, or represent you in court, but can help you prepare your legal documents. Groups like National Family Solutions provide attorneys, family psychologists, and private investigators to help with family law issues, such as divorce, and will help to make sure all of your paperwork is done correctly. If you feel like you need to strengthen your case, a Parent Evaluation is a great addition to the paperwork you file with the courts. 

Reduce Stress 

A divorce comes with many financial hardships, but it can also take a toll on your emotional state. Stress is common during a divorce, and you will need to find a way to cope with it. When we are stressed out it can lead to making bad or hurried decisions, which can cost you money in the long run. Find ways to manage your stress during this time by doing things like exercising, meditation, or seeing a therapist.

Reduce Regular Expenses 

Lastly, you will need to modify your budget once you are going through a divorce. You may be going from two incomes down to one, and you may also have some new bills that you need to pay on your own, such as rent, car payments, or child support. This means you will not be able to spend money like you used to, and changes will need to be made. Take a look at your monthly budget, and look for areas that you can cut back. Try to factor in your legal fees so that you are better able to afford them. Remember that as time goes on this will get easier, and eventually you may be able to return to your normal lifestyle. 

Consider All Options 

The key to saving money during a divorce is to know what all of your options are. For everything you need to spend money on, look for an alternative that may be cheaper. The more options that you can find, the more money you will be able to save. Going through a divorce is difficult, but if you can find some more affordable options, you can at least make it a little easier on your wallet.

I don’t normally buy clothes online because I want to try the clothes or shoes first just to make sure that it fits me. I love online shops that provide size details because it gives me an idea what size suits my body figure. My size ranges from XS to M so it is really hard to choose if there is no size chart.



It is the same thing with my son so I appreciate the size chart of Tatler Tods. It is an online shop where you can buy premium longsleeves for kids 1 to 5 years old. My son is already 7 years old but the large size still fits him. :) 

I was out on vacation last week so I’m thankful for my neighbor who received my package for me. She gave this last Monday. 



I like the packaging of Tatler Tods, usually, the clothes were just put in a plastic but here, the shirt was folded in a box to avoid wrinkles. 



The fabric of the shirt is smooth and soft so it ensures comfort for your kids. You can use this for casual or formal wear. If you want to order this Barcelona Shirt, visit Tatler Tods Facebook page for more details. https://www.facebook.com/tatlertods/?fref=ts