Regardless of what others might say, parenting is a full-time job. 90s sweetheart Jolina Magdangal-Escueta knows the struggles of meeting her family’s needs and wants, especially during crucial moments. Although Jolina enjoys a thriving career as a host of Magandang Buhay, she still tries to maintain an active parenting style with her husband, Mark Escueta.
“Nasimulan kasi namin ‘yung mga anak namin na kahit na nasa bahay, gusto namin ma-feel nila na talagang bonding kami. At pag bibigyan namin sila ng time, as in quality time. Kaya kahit wala ‘yung isa sa amin, dapat napapanindigan pa din namin ‘yon,” she said.
It’s been a year since Jolina went without a helper, so even though she had projects and work-from-home tasks, she still finds the time and energy to spend time with her family without sacrificing anything. She even shared that their children are homeschooled, with her and Mark as their teachers.
Being busy and multi-tasking can be challenging because she hopes to satisfy everyone’s needs. But it also translates to how she manages her household because it’s the foundation of her life and her family’s.
Fortunately, she has a supportive husband who shares the work with her and two well-behaved kids who make the process easier and support her status as a modern parent furthering her career while creating strong bonds with her family.
“Dapat ama lang ‘yung choice mo kung magpapa-stress ka ba or magpapaka-busy ka ba. Nasa sa’yo rin ‘yun kung paano mo iisa-isahin ang lahat ng hindi ka pagod na pagod,” the actress-host said.
As the brand ambassador for GrabMart, Jolina saw firsthand how the feature from Grab benefits her as a hands-on mother and wife. With just a few clicks on a smartphone, Jolina, and other users, likewise, can access a trove of shops that cater to various wants and needs of a household.
Before the pandemic, Jolina admitted to making lists of things to buy, which she loved doing as an organized person. But planning things can be monotonous. And being the mother she is, Jolina enjoys exciting her children whenever she can.
“Everyday may mga nangyayaring bago, and sila din, dahil mga bata sila, mabilis silang mag-sawa. Dapat nag-aadjust din ako,” Jolina shared.
She shared that GrabMart helped her achieve this compromise between her and her kids. For instance, when she would go to the store, she would buy the things she listed but not new things her kids wanted. Instead of worrying about it, she turned to the feature to supply her with the items she wanted without waiting long.
Using GrabMart also allows her to spend more time with her children, shower them with affection, and focus on other things, like her career.
Whenever she sees her children happy and grateful for her efforts in meeting their requests, Jolina feels fulfilled.
In this day and age, technology has become an advantage to everyday living. For modern parents like Jolina, apps like GrabMart are a must-have in acquiring products to keep her family happy without the extra hassle on her end.