Last Monday we took our boys to Kid’s Workshop at Greenhills Shopping Center. It is situated inside Shoppesville Arcade, beside Netopia. For holiday shoppers with kids, I recommend that you check out the play place and leave your kids there so you can do your shopping with ease. The Playground Kid’s Workshop Greenhills has more or less 5 key areas […]
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We Love Krispy Kreme Ninja Turtle DonutsMy Rating: [rating=4] I wasn’t a fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but I enjoy watching TMNT cartoon episodes back then. Its Michael Bay movie reboot came out just last month but weren’t able to see it. Luckily though, we were able to get our hands on some Krispy Kreme Ninja Turtle Donuts last week. […]
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Our Lazer Maxx Laser Tag ExperienceI had an extremely great time with my cousins when we went laser tagging last year at Lazer Maxx Laser Tag Arena, Eton Centris branch. I didn’t expect it to be so insanely fun. We went there on a weekday so the fee was PhP 170 or PhP 180 per person per game (one game […]
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Vanilla Cupcake Bakery: My Kind of Cupcake WonderlandVanilla Cupcake Bakery Trinoma Vanilla Cupcake Bakery & Cafe is a new cupcake place in Trinoma. Its boutique bakeshop concept captured the hearts of many, including non-sweet tooths like me. The cafe is worthy of a white picket fence for its whimsical charm and cozy appeal. So I was greeted by shelves after shelves of […]
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Yabu: House of Katsu with my LoveysMy Rating: [rating=4] This baby of mine is slowly becoming a food blog (and I love it!) This time, my food entry is about our Yabu: House of Katsu experience, November last year. Yabu was included in Esquire’s 2013 Best Restaurants so we’ve decided to try their popular katsu dishes. The restaurant gave off a […]
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I Am Groot! A Sort-Of Guardians of the Galaxy ReviewMy Rating: [rating=5] Last week, husband and I were able to watch the newest Marvel movie – Guardians of the Galaxy. He was asking me three days before that we should see it. I absolutely, totally have no idea about the movie (didn’t even dare to Google it at the time) so I just waited […]
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Scholastic Inc. Awards Educators in Readers Cup 2014Scholastic 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 […]
Education
Kids
Raising Readers: Helping My Kids Develop A Love For ReadingI’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, […]
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Bitcoin Affiliate Program by ALFACashierAlmost 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 […]
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Ramen Nagi: The Black KingMy 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 […]
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Doll Glam Event by SM Store Beauty SectionI 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 […]
Personal
Game Review: The Wolf Among UsThe Wolf Among Us is a graphic adventure game developed by Telltale Games. It is based on the comic series Fables written by Bill Willingham, which features characters and creatures from fairytales, legends, and popular stories. The “Fables”, as they call themselves, now live in Fabletown somewhere in New York City. To blend in with […]
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Contributing Writer to Healthy Skin MagazineMy 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 […]
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Kimono Ken Kind of DinnerMy 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 […]
Travel
Our Trip to Taytay Falls in Majayjay, LagunaMy 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 […]
Technology
In Love With My Fujifilm Hello Kitty Instax Mini 25My 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 […]
Food
Make Your Own Salad In A JarMy 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 […]
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Anti-Rabies Vaccines at Topmed Animal Bite Center QCMy 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 […]
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Vikings Luxury Buffet for my 28th BirthdayMy 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 to avail of […]
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Zaiel’s Summer Class at Bloomfields Learning CircleMy 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 […]
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Joomajam – A Fun Music and Learning App for KidsMy 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 […]
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Massage Treat at Wensha Spa TimogMy 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 […]
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