If you grew up in a Filipino household, you know there’s always a title to be claimed. There’s Ate, Kuya, Tita, and then—somewhere between the karaoke mic hog and the lumpia rolling expert—there’s the Hugas Plato Queen.
👑 For the uninitiated, that’s the one who rules over the sink like it’s her kingdom, armed with dish soap, a sponge, and the eternal question: “Sino’ng kakain ulit? I just washed these!”
From Chaos to Crown
When I was a kid in the Philippines, I grew up with a small army of helpers — someone to cook, someone to clean, even kuyas and drivers. Life was cushy… until it wasn’t. Fast forward to being a single mom of five, and suddenly the dishwasher was me. And let me tell you, dishes multiply like rabbits. Breakfast mugs become lunch plates, which somehow evolve into a full barangay’s worth of pots and pans.
Now the kids are grown, and life looks different. I have an amazing partner (a.k.a. Chuckles), who just so happens to be a chef extraordinaire. The house smells incredible when he’s in the kitchen — sauces simmering, spices sizzling — but the aftermath? Let’s just say: Gordon Ramsay-level meals come with Gordon Ramsay-level cleanup.
So even with just the two of us at home, the sink is never empty. He cooks, and I end up with the crown: Hugas Plato Queen. 👑
But here’s the truth: being Hugas Plato Queen isn’t only about scrubbing plates. It’s about resilience, survival, and maybe a little passive-aggressive humming while you work. (Bonus points if you blast OPM or 90s divas while the suds fly.)
Why I Turned It Into a Design
Some people knit. Some people do yoga. Me? I cope by turning my chaos into merch. 😅 That’s how the Hugas Plato Queen design was born. A wink to every Filipina who’s ever stared at a mountain of dishes and thought: “Wala bang fairy godmother ng sponge?” (Isn't there a fairy godmother of the sponge?).
Now, it’s more than a joke. It’s a badge of honor. Because if laughter is the best medicine, then humor printed on an apron, tote, or tea towel is the reminder you didn’t know you needed: you’re the queen, even if your throne is a wobbly kitchen stool.
Shop the Collection
For every Hugas Plato Queen out there:
🛒 See the collection on Etsy →
Final Rinse
At the end of the day, being the Hugas Plato Queen isn’t about chores. It’s about resilience. About showing up for family (even when they can’t rinse their own plates). And about finding humor in the mess, one sudsy laugh at a time.
So, cheers to you, fellow Queens. May your dish soap never run out, your playlists always slap, and your crown never slip. 👑✨
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