Mommy blogger Sherrybe, a.k.a. AdvertisingMom, writes about her Pinay inspirations and hosts a giveaway on her blog.

Mommy blogger Sherrybe, a.k.a. AdvertisingMom, writes about her Pinay inspirations and hosts a giveaway on her blog.

Blogger mom Sherrybe, a.k.a. AdvertisingMom, writes about her Pinay inspirations: the women who inspired her to be who she is right now, and who inspired her to teach and pass on the same values to her to children.

My mama continues to inspire me in so many ways. She taught me to love unconditionally, to be honest in any way, to respect other peoples lives, and to put God in the center of our lives.

When it comes to my marriage... she taught me to be more understanding & patient. She always reminds me and my husband not to fight over money. She always tells me that money is just easy to find. Her famous line, "Huwag mo titipirin mga anak mo, dahil never ko kayong tinipid na magkakapatid." ["Don't begrudge your children anything, because I never begrudged you, my children, anything."] She's practical yet she'll spend money just to provide me and my siblings quality education or products for our needs...

My mama taught me to value my family more than anything else in the world.

The values that my mama taught me and keep on teaching me are countless but I will make sure to impart these values to my children...

As a child, I was a bit shy and more reserved. I was even bullied during my [elementary and high school] days. That's why I didn't expect myself to be building a career in the advertising world. And this is all because of my Auntie Sally. Thanks to her. She's my mama's younger sister. She taught me how to be independent, street smart and to speak up - to share what I know. She's like my second mom.

I believe that if you raise your child properly and instill good values, they'll pass this on to their children. And I'm very thankful to my grandmothers, Lola Pen & Lola Idang for giving their best to create a warm, loving environment for their family.

These are the women who inspire me - who made me proud of my roots. They are few of the many proofs that we, Filipinas, are naturally loving, caring, supportive and generous. We are also flexible, that we are able to adapt to new environment. We make  great wives and mothers.

In photos, clockwise from top right: Sherrybe and daughter Mhia with her Mama and Lola Idang on her 90th birthday; Sherrybe's Auntie Sally and Mama with their eldest sister, Auntie Baby, and their mom, Lola Idang; Sherrybe's children, the next generation.

Got your own proudly Pinay story? Submit them to us at iampinayandproud@gmail.com and get a chance to be featured on www.pinayandproud.com and receive one of our Pinay & Proud tote bags!

In celebration of the Filipina woman, Sherrybe is also giving away Human Nature makeup and Pinay & Proud merchandise!
Check out her giveaway HERE or join the giveaway below.


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