This past Monday, I sat there watching Zoe’s face light up as her name was called — “Highest Honors” and “3rd Place in the Slogan Making Contest.” My heart swelled with pride, a mix of joy and bittersweetness. Another homeschooling year has wrapped up, and just like that, we're a step closer to a season of change.

It's been five years since we began this homeschooling journey — five years of learning not just from textbooks but from each other. When I first decided to homeschool Zoe, I had no clear idea of what this path would look like. Doubts lingered — would I be enough as her teacher? Would homeschooling truly work for us? Yet here we are, celebrating another year of growth, mistakes, laughter, and resilience.

This past year, however, was different. It tested us more than ever. In August, I fell ill for two weeks, struggling to regain my strength. Just as I began to recover, Zoe was hospitalized for over a week, and our world paused. The timing couldn't have been worse — we were nearing the end of the first quarter and heading into the second. Catching up on lessons while healing felt overwhelming, but we pressed on together. We adjusted, we slowed down, and we reminded ourselves that grace matters more than any deadline.

Homeschooling has always been more than just academics. It has been morning cuddles before math, art projects that left our hands sticky with glue and glitter, tearful moments of frustration when lessons felt impossible, and victorious “aha” moments when it all finally clicked. The world has become our classroom — where baking transforms into a science experiment, reading turns into a journey through new worlds, and crafting becomes an opportunity to express ideas and emotions. These moments make homeschooling more than just a method of learning; for us it is a lifestyle of discovery.

Seeing Zoe’s achievements recognized this past Monday reminded me of the heart behind this choice. Homeschooling has given us precious time — time to explore, time to understand, and time to truly know each other. It has allowed me to witness her growth firsthand, to celebrate her strengths, and to gently navigate her struggles.

Yet as I watched her accept her awards, a part of me felt the weight of time. In a year or two, she may be walking the halls of a “normal” school, surrounded by classmates and teachers I won’t know as closely. She'll be learning from others and experiencing things beyond our little world of two. It makes me wonder — have I taught her enough? Have I prepared her for what lies ahead?

The truth is, I don’t know. I can’t predict what the future holds, but I do know this: homeschooling has given us time that is irreplaceable. Time to bond, time to build a foundation of love, and time to create memories that will carry us through whatever comes next.

To my fellow solo moms, homeschooling parents, and those who wonder if they're doing “enough” — I see you. I feel it too. But let’s hold on to this truth: the time, heart, and effort we give to our children are more than enough.

To my creative, curious and sweet Zoe, I am so proud of how hard you've worked, not just in your studies but in every moment of learning and growing. As we step into 5th grade, I can't wait to see what this next chapter holds for us. Let's keep learning, dreaming, and embracing every moment together.

Cheers to another year of growth, grit, and grace. 

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Halloween 2024 is fast approaching, and if your kids love dressing up just like mine, you're in the right place! Our Ultimate Tagaytay Halloween Event Guide 2024 has all the best events to help you plan the perfect Halloween. Bookmark this page, share it with fellow parents, and check back regularly as I'll be updating it with more exciting events in the coming days!

The Lake Hotel Tagaytay Official

Step into a world of magic at the Enchanted Castle Carnival on October 26, 2024, from 2 PM to 6 PM at The Lake Hotel Tagaytay! 

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with enchanting experiences, including a mesmerizing Bubble Show, creative face painting, and a fun crown decorating activity. Dive into our exciting game booths and enjoy a delightful trick-or-treat adventure, all while indulging in delicious treats from our food carts! 

Don’t forget to wear your favorite costumes for an extra dash of magic! Tickets are just ₱1299 for adults and ₱799 for kids, making it a perfect outing for everyone. We can't wait to share this magical day with you! 

For inquiries, call us at (02) 8584-4470 or 0917-593-9431, or drop us an email at reservations@lakehoteltagaytay.com.

Tagaytay Highlands

Event Details:

Event Title: "Coco: A Halloween Festival of Magic & Memories"

Venue: Tagaytay Highlands Sports Center Multi-Purpose Hall

Date: October 26, 2024, Saturday

Registration: 2:00pm

Program Proper: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

For inquiries/reservations, please call 0917-5634817.

Royal Parc Hotels & Resorts Inc- Tagaytay

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Royale Parc Hotel Tagaytay as we bring you a Transylvania Hotel-Themed Halloween Party on October 27, 2024!

Dress up your little pumpkin for a day filled with magical moments, thrilling games, and endless fun for the whole family!

Event Highlights: Costume Ramp for the kids

Trick or Treat adventure

Spectacular Magic Show

Giant Bubbles

Fun Games

Delicious Managed Buffet for all

Registration Fee:

For Kids (Pumpkin Babies): ₱1,250

For Adults: ₱850

PLUS a chance to win a FREE 1-Night Accommodation at Royale Parc Hotel for the Best in Costume!

Don't miss out on this family-friendly Halloween extravaganza! Book your spot now and get your little pumpkins ready for the most exciting costume ramp of the season!

October 27, 2024

Royale Parc Hotel, Tagaytay

Hotel Dominique

Trick or treat your way to Hotel Dominique Tagaytay for a day full of spooky surprises! From interactive fun activities to a magician who’s ready to wow the crowd, treats and spook-ilicious buffet, we have all the spooky surprises you can handle!

Bring your little ghosts and dress to impress in your best costume and let’s celebrate together!

 Date: October 27, 2024
 Time: Registration starts at 10:00 am
Party starts at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
 Fun Includes: Interactive games, Magician’s Magic Show, lunch buffet, cutesy photobooth, costume parade, scavenger hunt & more

You may register via google form: https://forms.gle/uiqC4ZSrkhKp8tqz6
Or contact us at: 09178664140/ 09989749404

Via Appia Tagaytay

Join the spooky festivities at our Scary Skele-bration!

Inclusions:

Free entrance fee for 1 Guardian per kid

Free 15% discount coupon at Firenze / Cafe La Via Restaurant for all kids participants

Two Care Bears Mascot Appearance

Loot Bag with Candies and Toys

Fried Chicken, Spaghetti, Slice Garlic Bread and House Blend Juice for kids

Exciting games with Awards and Prizes

Special Prizes:

Best in Modeling with Php 500 Consumable Meals at Firenze / Cafe La Via Restaurant

Best in Talent with Php 500 Consumable Meals at Firenze / Cafe La Via Restaurant

Best in Costume with Php 500 Consumable Meals at Firenze / Cafe La Via Restaurant

Hallooween Bida Kids 2024 with Free Overnight Stay at 1 Superior Room (Valid from Monday-Thursday only, except holiday)

For only 899PHP per kid 12 y/o below.

Additional Fee (Optional)

Entrance Fee for adult only - 300PHP

Adult with meals - 500PHP

Party + Accommodation - 3,899PHP

Save the date! Oct 26, 2024 | 4PM onwards!

**Prior reservations are required

For reservations & inquiries:

0998-992-7858

sm.viaappiatagaytay@gmail.con

Taal Vista Hotel 

Step into the enchanting Pumpkin-tastic Wonderland! Don’t miss out on the magic.

​For inquiries, call us at +639459766841 or email us at veranda@taalvistahotel.com. ​

Hotel Casiana & Events Center 

Experience our Spooktacular Stays Halloween Escape at Hotel Casiana and Events Center Tagaytay! Rates start at Php 4,900 net and include not just a great stay, a buffet breakfast, but also a FREE access to our Spooktacular Party (1 adult and 1 kid)! Walk-ins can join the fun for Php 499 for adults and Php 799 for kids—registration starts at 3:30 PM!

Join the spooky fun! The party kicks off on October 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Don’t let your little ones miss out on the loot bags and face painting!

Book Now: https://www.simplebooking.it/ibe2/hotel/10034?lang=EN...

Inclusions:

- Room Accommodation for 2 adults (Deluxe Twin/King) or 3 adults (Deluxe Family)

- Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults (Deluxe Twin/King) or 3 adults (Deluxe Family)

- Use of Heated Swimming Pool

- Use of Internet Access

- Free access to the Spooktacular Party (1 adult and 1 kid)

- Use of Hotel Amenities and Facilities

Terms and Conditions:

- Rates are inclusive of service charge and applicable government taxes

- Rates apply to reservations made directly through Hotel Casiana's online booking system

- Advance reservations and pre-payment are required, non-refundable, and non-cancellable

- 50% downpayment required

- Rooms are subject to blackout dates

- In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the expanded senior citizen act of 2010, or whichever is higher.

- General Hotel terms and conditions apply

Booking Period: September 30 - October 26, 2024

Stay Period: October 26 - 27, 202

ZOORI - Zoo at Residence Inn

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND OF SPOOKY ADVENTURE?

We invite you to a night when magic meets the mysterious and the extraordinary comes to life! Prepare to be mesmerized by our Black Magic Show featuring eerie creatures as your enigmatic performers!

BLACK MAGIC SHOW SCHEDULED:

STARTS ON OCTOBER 19,2024

OCT 26, NOV 1 And 2

And ALL SATURDAYS OF NOVEMBER

TIME:6:30pm

Z YOU, KA-ZOOTIZEN

For more details, ring us at:

0939 1688 235

0945 1572 801

0967 6284 829

Land line: (046) 413 1244

Robinsons Tagaytay

How to Join Halloween Chills & Thrills at Robinsons Malls?

Trick or Treat

Costume Contest & Parade

Special Promos & Offers

It’s easy! Just follow these steps to register and get in on the spooky fun:

Download the RMalls+ App: http://onelink.to/rmallsplusapp

Tap on "RDeals" in the app.

Select the Halloween Chills & Thrills promo tile.

Enter all required details and upload a valid single receipt from any Robinsons Malls store worth Php 2,000 from Robinsons Supermarket and 1,000 to any Robinsons Tagaytay Stores dated from October 7 to 25,2024.

Review and confirm that all your information is correct and complete.

You’ll receive a reference code and email confirmation once successfully registered.

Don’t miss your chance to join the spooky festivities!

Twin Lakes Tagaytay

Sinister Soiree at Twin Lakes Shopping Village

Celebrate Halloween in an enchanting Taal scenery with interactive games and events.

Poltergeist Playground | 11 am

Befriend fellow kids and play along

this hauntingly attractive play area.

Charms & Witchcrafts

11 am - 5 pm

Try out your creative powers in this

arts and crafts fair.

Cauldron Spells & Sweets

1 pm - 6 pm

Collect your favorite sweets and

goodies from our participating mall

partners.

Phantom Portraits | 3 pm - 6 pm

Let the master artisan paint the

perfect Halloween faces.

Moonlit Sorcery | 5 pm - 6 pm

Enjoy the entertaining performances

of magic tricks and casting spells!

Mark your calendar this coming October 26, 11am for an unforgettable experience of frights and delights!

Gather your friends and family for a ghoulishly good time that you won't forget.

See you there!

Piña Colina Resort Tagaytay

 Witching Hour Awaits at Pina Colina Resort! 

This Halloween, join us for a spook-tacular night filled with magic and fun for all ages at our Witch-Themed Trick or Treat Special in Tagaytay City!

 What's Brewing?
 Buffet dinner for the whole family
 Trick or treat adventure for the kids
 Outdoor movie night under the stars
 Cozy bonfire for warmth & tales
 Fun games and thrilling raffle prizes

Mark your calendars for a night of enchanting memories!
 Date: October 31, 2024
 Time: 5pm to 9pm
 Pina Colina Resort, Tagaytay City

Come in your best witchy costume and let the magic begin! 

 For reservations & inquiries please call 09275765455 / 09338261973. You can also email us at pinacolina09@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page.

Ayala Malls Serin

Don’t miss out on the most horrifyingly fun maze in town!

Join our Villain Ville maze and conquer your fears. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎, you’ll get to experience heart-pounding thrills and win some treats!

Read the full mechanics below for more information.

Fora Filinvest Malls

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨: 𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Discover the wonders of Filipino folklore! Get ready to level up your next post with our camera video 360 booth, showcase your best Halloween costume, and enjoy sweet treats from our partner tenants!

Join us for Engkanto: A Filipino Halloween Adventure on October 31, 2024 (Thursday), from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Main Lobby, UGF of Fora Mall Tagaytay!

Are you ready for the ultimate trick-or-treating fun? Learn how to join the spooky fun and make this Halloween one to remember!

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

1. The Halloween Trick or Treat will be on October 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fora Mall Tagaytay.

2. Registration period is from October 28 to 30, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and October 31, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Registration Booth is located at Main Lobby, Upper Ground Floor. Please note that we will accommodate same-day registration until 12:00 PM only.

3. To register, just present proof of purchase per participant (single or accumulated receipt(s) dated from October 28 to 31, 2024, and duly accomplished registration form at the designated registration booth in the mall.

4. Proof of purchase:

• 1,000 single or accumulated receipt(s) from Fora Mall Merchants (Food and Nonfood)

• Or 2,000 worth of single receipt(s) from Metro Hypermarket.

Note: Receipts of purchase of gift certificates, payment of phone, credit card, electric or other utility bills, membership fees, insurance premiums, housing, car and other forms of loans, and the likes are not qualified as proof of purchase for this Halloween activity.

5. Upon registration, participants will be entitled to a video 360 booth with print.

6. The first 100 participants will get a Mobile Legend Cup and Pixie Forest Art Kit.

7. The first 200 participants will get 1 candy pack.

8. Acquisition of slots will be on a “first come, first serve” basis.

9. Interested participants will have to fill out the registration form with the participant’s complete name, address, contact number, and other details and affix a signature on the registration form.

10. Registration Booth Schedule:

• October 28 to 30, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ONLY | Main Lobby

• October 31, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ONLY | Main Lobby

11. Be at the queuing lane of the Trick or Treat Booth at the Main Lobby not later than 30 minutes before the activity schedule.

12. Participants will then be given a sticker tag as proof of participation.

13. Participants will be accompanied by a mall representative as a guide to participating tenants.

14. Participants must be accompanied by their parent/guardian at all times.

15. All participants must be in their Halloween costumes.

16. Participants must be 3 to 12 years old.

That's it for now!