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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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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Join the Mother’s Day Selfie ContestMy 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 […]
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Image-Appearing Jollibee Spiderman TumblerMy 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 […]
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Happiness in a Bowl at Hanamaruken RamenMy 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 […]
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Get Ready for Make Your Own Havaianas 2014My 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 […]
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Limitless Family Sharing with PLDT Home DSLMy 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 […]
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Kimukatsu: 25 Layers Katsu in 7 Mouthwatering FlavorsMy 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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The Wedding Kiss – The Supreme Public Manifestation of LoveMy Rating: [rating=5] In Sweden there is a wedding tradition that I find very fun and really different from the rest of the world. If the groom leaves the room, for any reason, every man has the right to kiss the lonely bride. And vice versa, if the bride leaves the room, every lady has […]
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WAV Instore Radio Creates the Ideal Soundscape for your BusinessMy Rating: [rating=5] WAV Instore Radio by WAV Atmospheric Branding has been helping businesses improve customer experience and promote brand awareness through an instore radio. Its two powerful features, personalized music and customized messaging, never fail to hit all the right spots, as a result turning a simple visit into an unforgettable experience. Have you […]
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New LINE Theme Shop for Android and iPhone UsersMy Rating: [rating=5] LINE has recently introduced its new Theme Shop for Android and iPhone users in the Philippines. Two new themes are added — Leonard (green) and Sally (yellow). You can purchase or send themes to your friends from the new Line theme shop. The old themes Cony and Brown are still available for […]
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Grab your McDonald’s Lego Happy MealMcDonald’s finally unveiled their happy meal theme for the whole month of February — Lego! There are 8 Lego cups to collect, featuring characters from “The Lego Movie“. We haven’t seen the Lego movie (ack!) but I made sure that my son gets at least one lego happy meal. There are 8 [3D lenticular] cups, […]
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Easy Breezy Passport Renewal at SM MegamallMy husband and I have finally renewed our passports last month at the DFA Consular office, SM Megamall branch. We’ve been thinking about traveling together, maybe to see Singapore or take a short visit to Bangkok, so we had our passports prepared just to spare ourselves the hassle when the right moment arrives. We went […]
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Rekindling my Love for Kinder Joy Surprise EggsI couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted Kinder Joy surprise eggs on grocery shelves late last year. For those who aren’t familiar with them, they are chocolate eggs with surprise mini toys inside. Kinder eggs hold a special place in my heart because my dad used to send them to me in bulk way […]
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Capital Cities in Manila 2014My Rating: [rating=4] Capital Cities came here in Manila last January to promote their new album. My husband listens to some of their songs so we went to Trinoma to watch them perform live. I personally have no idea about them until that night. We weren’t actually inside the paid area because my husband said […]
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Ice Cream Madness at Magnolia Flavor HouseMy Rating: [rating=3] Here’s another throwback post! I still have more than a hundred photos to blog about (backBLOGS!) and it feels great to get on the blogging track again. This one’s from one of our food adventures last 2013. We tried Magnolia Flavor House, a sun-drenched restaurant situated at the SM North EDSA’s Skygarden. […]
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