Vita Cubes Jelly Candy + Vitamins What is something that’s shaped like a cube, coated with sugar, vitamin-packed, and comes in five fruity flavors? Yes you’ve got that right — Vita Cubes! Celebrating its 2 years in the market, Vita Cubes is still one of the favorite sweet treats of Filipino children. Its yummy-gummy fruity […]
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Manila Zoo: Kinder Zoo Adventure JungleManila Zoo PH My husband was the one who planned our Manila Zoo visit. It’s located in Malate, so we had to take a few hours of travel time coming from Quezon City going to Manila. I might have visited Manila Zoo before (hindi ko lang maalala) because it’s one of the oldest zoos in […]
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Dino Play by The Mind Museum: A Dino-rrific ExhibitDino Play at The Mind Museum My family were able to visit The Mind Museum’s latest traveling exhibition — Dino Play: Explore the Mind-blowing World of Dinosaurs. Launched last June 29, Dino Play is a fascinating exhibit wherein dinosaur fans of all ages are welcome to explore the mysterious world of dinosaurs. Our adventure began […]
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BuriBox: A Subscription Box for Young Filipino LearnersBuriBox is a monthly subscription box especially made for young Filipino learners. For just PhP 799 per month, it brings to your home books, activities, and art materials designed to develop the literacy, critical thinking, creativity, socio-emotional make-up, and gross and fine motor skills of your child. As mentioned, it is designed for Filipino children, […]
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Scholastic Summer Reading Fun Workshop & Summer Warehouse SaleReading Workshop My sister and my son joined the Scholastic Summer Reading Fun Workshop two weeks ago and they had a fun-filled morning after finishing all the activities prepared for them. Storytelling After a brief introduction, the teacher read a story by Dr. Seuss, I Wish That I Had Duck Feet. It is about a kid who wishes […]
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McDo Kiddie Crew Summer WorkshopThis summer 2016, Z and my sister L joined the McDO Kiddie Crew Summer Workshop. It was both their first time to attend McDo Kiddie Crew so they were super excited! Registration Fee: PHP 650.00 (includes T-shirt, cap, chef’s hat, ID with lace, Apron, bag, workshop materials, certificate, and meals for 5 days) Orientation […]
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Kinetic Sand: The Original Squeezable SandMy husband told me about this cool kinetic sand toy when he was in Australia last year. He wasn’t able to get one so when it finally arrived here in the Philippines a couple of months ago, I asked him that we buy one for the kids. We got the play set including the original […]
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Place Memory Art Exhibit at Boston GalleryWe were invited by my cousin to visit their exhibit opening at Boston Gallery last July 4, featuring artworks by Vigan-based artists. The exhibit is titled “Place Memory.” We were able to get to our destination using my phone’s GPS. The Boston Gallery looks like a residential house turned into a gallery. The title, Place […]
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Yoshinoya Yoshikido Summer Workshop: Fastfood Fun for KidsI passed by Yoshinoya last month and saw their Yoshikido Summer Workshop poster. I haven’t enrolled Z in any summer workshops for kids so my husband and I have decided to give it a go. The Yoshikido summer workshop is open for kids 4-10 years old. Registration fee is PhP 800 for a 5-day workshop […]
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Fun and Easy Melted Crayon Art PaintingWhen I was in grade school, we were taught how to make melted crayon art paintings. Making one was so easy and fun. For this melted crayon art project, you will only need a few basic materials and tools that you can easily find in your house. Materials: Crayons in different colors (preferably broken, old […]
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Beer Bouquet for the Husband from Edible Blooms in AustraliaMy husband had to go to Australia for a company training for 3 months. It was the first time that we parted as husband and wife. I am a thoughtful person and I always want to give gifts and surprise people. Of course it depends if I have a budget for gifts or not. A crazy […]
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Our Mini Photo Books from Photobook PhilippinesI learned about Photobook Philippines from groupon sites. They have ongoing promos and it was last year that these discounts inspired me to plan our family yearbooks. I’ve already downloaded their software but I haven’t finished organizing our photos (thousands of them) yet. Hopefully, by next year I can start ordering our photo books. Photobook […]
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Kid’s Workshop at Greenhills: A Fun Place for KidsLast 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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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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Spooktacular Trick or Treat 2013 at SM City North EDSAMy Rating: [rating=3] We had a spooktacular trick or treat 2013 at SM City North EDSA last October 31. I wasn’t able to prepare for it so I had to do a last-minute rummaging of my kids’ old clothes. I arrived at the mall by 10 in the morning to withdraw money from the atm. […]
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Family Pictorial by F. Topico Mayuga PhotographyWe had our much awaited family reunion last month and we took the chance to update our old family portrait. We had the pictorial at Topico Mayuga on a Sunday morning. The studio is located along Mindanao Avenue and we arrived at the place by batches. The room is on the second floor and it’s […]
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Our Zoo Trip: Davao Crocodile Park Manila and CrocoseumDavao Crocodile Park Manila This blog post is about our mini educational trip with the kids at Crocodile Park wherein we’ve seen and experienced these attractions – Crocoseum, Super Bird Show, Crocodile Feeding, Crocodile Dancing, Tightrope Walking, and Interactive Wildlife Encounter. “Davao Crocodile Park Manila” is confusing, kung saan ba siya, in Davao or in […]
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