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Christine Resuma DeCastro

Christine lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with her husband and their two young sons. In her rare spare time, Christine creates jewelry from silver, stones, and gems, which she sells online, as well as on Etsy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in international management and marketing from Pace University.

Family

Inspired by Her Mother’s Love of Charms

By Christine Resuma DeCastro

The six pillars in my mom’s life were prayer, family, friends, travel, shopping and jewelry. Not necessary in that order sometimes. LOL. But seriously,…

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Lifestyle

Mommy’s Wish List

By Christine Resuma DeCastro

“Pasko na sinta ko hanap-hanap kita…” There is nothing like this classic Filipino Christmas song that makes my heart swoon into the holidays season….

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KANA Children’s Clothing Designer

By Christine Resuma DeCastro

I am so blessed to have met so many amazing ladies in my life who are my role models and sources of inspirations. As…

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Family

Last Day of August: Remembering Mom

By Christine Resuma DeCastro

It all started with this picture. I see it everyday when I pass by the china cabinet where the urn of my mom resides….

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Social Media Rekindles a Teenage Pastime

By Christine Resuma DeCastro

My girlfriends and I have whole-heartedly jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon. Where else can you dream up a fantasy walk-in closet filled with Manolos,…

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LIGAYA (n.): A Tagalog noun meaning joy, happiness, delight. Also a popular first name for women. LIGAYA Magazine (ligaya.me) is an online publication chronicling the lives and times of Filipino American women. What makes us unique is a distinct Filipino American female perspective. Founded in July 2012, LIGAYA has short, timely, and relevant, pieces about a variety of topics which affect women's lives. The site is an evolving work in progress. Ideas are welcome.

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