Scholastic Inc., the publishing company behind the popular books Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and other great titles, will give recognition to educators (teachers, librarians, principals and schools) for their outstanding literacy work at the Scholastic Readers Cup 2014 on August 19 at 11 AM, Rockwell Tent Makati. The Readers Cup is an interschool literacy […]
I’m more of a reader than a writer. I find reading a pleasurable experience because I get to encounter new words, discover new things, meet strangers, and visit unfamiliar places. In a nutshell (for me), reading is a way of life. So if there’s just one trait I want to pass down to my children, […]
Almost everything is virtual nowadays, including shopping. If you’re one of those tech-savvy moms who loves to shop online because it’s fast and convenient, you might want to check out ALFAcashier, a popular currency exchange service launched in 2012. It supports both conventional and emerging cryptocurrencies such as bitcoins and litecoins. Bitcoin is the first […]
My Rating: [rating=5] Our ramen crusade continues! Ramen Nagi, a popular ramen joint in Hong Kong and Japan, has been in my radar since its official opening announcement in SM City North EDSA a few months ago. Now that we’ve finally tried it out, I’m sharing with you our slurp-worthy experience. I’ll start with the […]
I was invited to the SM Store Beauty Section Doll Glam event last Saturday. It was an afternoon of free makeovers, nail art, and hair coloring, plus I was able to witness a Doll Glam Challenge featuring Tricia Gosingtian and Alodia Gosiengfiao. Prior to the event, I had to attend my sister’s Nutrition Month school […]
My Rating: [rating=5] To make a rather short story shorter, Streetsmartchic (a close friend of mine), introduced me to Doubtproof (her writer/editor friend.) So that’s basically how I landed a writing gig for a magazine. Contributing an article to a magazine is on my bucket list and I’m happy that I’ve finally crossed it off […]
My Rating: [rating=4] The stuff I had to do during weekends seemed worthy to have a “NeverEnding Story” title. I doubt if I can finish everything because everyday brings new tasks to do and challenges to conquer. So as expected, our family had our little bonding time at the mall a week ago and we […]
My Rating: [rating=5] Your wardrobe deserves a little spicing up from time to time. For casual outfits, you just need to select a few pieces that will stand out. It took a long while for me to blog in my Style Notes section again, and this time I’ll be including in more of my very […]
My family went to Taytay Falls, Majayjay, Laguna last June 14. We were staying in Sta. Cruz for the weekend so it was the perfect time for us to see the falls. My husband had already been to the place several years ago, and he mentioned that the place is quite a beauty. Taytay Falls […]
My husband surprised me with this cutesy Fujifilm Hello Kitty Instax Mini 25 for our 5th Anniversary last month. I first saw an Instax Mini on Pinterest and I instantly fell in love with it. I’m not particularly a fan of Hello Kitty, but isn’t this camera cute? LOL. Get your Fujifilm Instax camera and […]
My Rating: [rating=5] To encourage healthy eating habits at home, I include greens in our diet by making salad in a jar meals. Although I’m not a salad person, I started serving my husband and my kids hearty salad dishes. It’s not always on a daily basis but at least we’re getting a head start toward our health […]
My son was scratched by a stray cat a few weeks ago. Zaiel’s pedia instructed me that he should be given an anti-rabies vaccine within 24 hours after the scratch. I took my son to Topmed Diagnostics and Animal Bite Center and the cost per vaccine is PhP 550. My 4-year old preschooler seeks adventure […]
My Rating: [rating=5] My husband and I had an amazing omnomnom dinner buffet last March 13 at Vikings Luxury Buffet. The waiting line is usually long at the SM City North EDSA branch but surprisingly that day, we didn’t have to wait that long to be seated. I presented my ID to the restaurant receptionist […]
My Rating: [rating=5] Zaiel joined the summer class at Bloomfields Learning Circle this year. The children’s summer program focuses on reading, writing, arts & crafts, and indoor and outdoor fun. We weren’t able to enroll him last school year (in a Nursery class) so I pushed through with homeschooling. I haven’t blogged about our homeschooling experience yet […]
My Rating: [rating=5] I received an email a few weeks ago to check out JoomaJam, a learning app for kids which showcases kid-friendly music videos by (Original Pinoy Music) OPM artists. It is currently one of my firstborn’s favorite apps. Parents of this generation are so fortunate to have a broader array of educational tools. When […]
My Rating: [rating=3] My husband treated me to a massage at Wensha Spa Timog late last year. I complained about being stressed all the time (taking care of two children with no househelp to assist me in between chores) so he bought two massage + buffet coupons from a groupon website. The Place Wensha Spa […]
My Rating: [rating=4] Baby & Family Expo would like to give tribute to all loving mothers this Mother’s Day. If you’re a supermom, join the Mother’s Day Selfie Contest and win PhP 500 worth of Mrs. Fields gift certificate. How hard is it to pose for a selfie? Not at all! Grab your mobile phone […]
My Rating: [rating=3] I bought a Jollibee Spiderman tumbler last week. You can get it for only PhP 60 if you order any Jollibee Burger Meal. I gave it to my husband because it’s the perfect water bottle to match his Spiderman-inspired bike. He has been recently customizing my dad’s old bicycle and joining my relatives’ weekend […]
My husband and I went out for a ramen dinner date early this year. It was a night well spent at Hanamaruken Ramen, a new ramen place in Trinoma. We ordered their Happiness Ramen, a house specialty that made Hanamaruken famous in Japan. We always bring the kids whenever we go out so it was such […]
My Rating: [rating=5] The much-awaited summer tradition is here! For flip flop lovers out there, Make Your Own Havaianas 2014 is happening on May 8 – 11 (Thursday to Sunday) at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City. Make Your Own Havaianas is the biggest Brazilian flip-flops customization event in the country so don’t miss it! The […]
My Rating: [rating=5] PLDT Home DSL treated me and my family to a blocked movie screening of “Heaven is for Real” at Newport Cinemas (Resorts World Manila) last April 25. It’s an inspirational film based on a true story of a little boy who claimed to have visited heaven – saw the angels singing, walked with […]
My Rating: [rating=5] We had an awesome gastronomic experience at Kimukatsu last month. Its first branch is at Edsa Shangrila Mall (beside Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen) and its specialty is Kimukatsu, a pork katsu dish cooked in mille-feuille style (25 layers) and available in 7 flavors. The interiors are mostly black, with traces of light colors […]
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