5 Tips to Boost your Immunity During the Holidays

Give the gift of immunity!

I love the Holiday season! I love to feel the Christmas spirit wherever I am!

All those bright lights, lovely decors and ornaments, and people spreading good cheer truly make my heart smile.

The Holiday is the best time to celebrate, but the worst time to get sick.

But the Holidays also coincide with the flu season. With malls and bazaars getting more crowded and people gathering in enclosed places - those bacteria are doing their rounds and illnesses start to spread. Plus, all the stress, sleepless nights, and unhealthy food indulgences can affect not just our waistlines but our immune system as well.

The last thing we want is to get sick or attend a party with streaming nose. When we're sick, we have no choice but to stay in bed, rest and miss all the holiday fun.

This Holiday season, we need to stay strong and healthy,
have more energy and be stress-free --- Santa can't be sick!

I'm sharing these 5 Tips for us to have a healthy, stress-free and happy Holiday - and keep that dreaded flu-Grinch away from us this season.

Tip 1: Power up with healthy foods!

Eat & be merry!

What you eat determines whether you face the season in sickness or in health.

A meal filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and other nutritious food is the best way to boost your immune system. Most fruits and veggies contain antioxidants and Vitamins A & C which strengthen cells and gives our body shield against viruses and bacteria.

Nourish yourself with healthy snacks, drinks and desserts!

At most holiday parties, be mindful of what you feed your body. Avoid the temptation of over-indulging in sweets, fats, carbohydrates-loaded, low-nutritious food and alcohol. Remember, you can eat ham and lechon, but do so in moderation.

Share the meal too!
Feed yourself - Feed the hungry! 

Making a real difference couldn't be more simple. Give moments of joy and make a huge difference. Your goodness can fill other's life with love. Remember the homeless, the families who have nothing on their table and the seniors in the nursing homes waiting for someone to share a meal with. This will make your holiday meal more fulfilling.

Tip 2: Make sleep a top priority!

Give yourself adequate ZZZs!

No matter how busy you are this Holiday season, your body needs to rest and recharge. Sleep gives us energy to last the busy day and makes us less vulnerable to stress. It even boosts our mood and keeps our skin glowing (that's an added bonus!)

And naps aren't just for kids. Squeeze in a short 20-minutes siesta time especially if you're sleep deprived. It's good not only as an energy booster, but also for our heart, blood pressure and stress levels.

Give yourself the gift of sleep. 

Have at least 7 to 9 hours each night, plus, few minutes nap each day to recharge. Make rest your best friend as it helps your immune system stay strong. 

Tip 3: Chill and Laugh it Off!

Don't sweat the small stuff!

True, Laughter is the best medicine. It serves as our bodies’ natural pain killer. From boosting our mood, improving our immune system and reducing stress hormones, the benefits of laughing is endless.

Laugh and be merry.
Laughter is indeed a beautiful gift.

The Holidays is a time to connect more with family and friends - near or far. Enjoy your time with them.  Share wonderful stories and sing Christmas carols together. Not only will this keep your body healthy, but your relationship as well.

Share the Smiles to everyone!
Life offers us an opportunity to give something back.  

Cheer people up especially those who need them at this time of the year.

Even if things don't go as planned this holiday, relax and see the bright side. Take things easy. Be positive. If you feel stressed out and worried - close your eyes, take a deep breath and look at the sky. Realize the true meaning of the season and what you should be thankful for.

Tip 4: Move your body! Soothe your mind!

Exercise and meditate!

Just because it’s a Holiday means that your physical activity should be on holiday too. The Holiday is a time to celebrate, but not a reason to put on more weight.

So sweat it out! Get moving!

Exercise boosts the immune system and slows down the release of stress-hormones. Better make exercise a fun activity rather than a strenuous routine. Try walking around the neighborhood with your family, go biking with your friends, take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, do Zumba or dance with the old folks. That's more fun than dragging yourself to go to the gym.

And, remember that when you sweat it out - keep yourself hydrated. Water flushes our harmful toxins from the body.

Take time for a quiet reflection
and fill your heart with hopes for the coming year.

Meditate to fight fatigue and stress. Meditation is the easiest and most practical way to soothe your mind and body. When you breathe deeply, the blood pressure lowers, giving you more ability to handle stressful situations. This is a good way to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and re-energized.

Tip 5: Be smart about supplements!

Take Fern-C vitamins!

Boost your immunity with FERN-C vitamins!

Getting sufficient nutrition from food alone is challenging. Some of our foods today are overly-processed, saturated with synthetic pesticides or lack essential nutrients our body needs. Vitamin C deficiency leads to weaker immune system, aging and illnesses. But this is something that Fern-C vitamins can solve!

Vitamin C plays a vital part in our overall health and wellness.

Why Fern-C?

Fern-C is an immune system booster and potent anti-oxidant. This supplement increases our body's resistance against infection and diseases especially this Holiday season.

Make Fern-C your daily dose for added immunity to ensure adequate nutrient support and build your immune system.

• Fern-C increases body resistance from diseases
• Fern-C protects the body against infections
• Fern-C fight the harmful effects pollution
• Fern-C ease stress and protects against stress related disorders

Fern-C Sodium Ascorbate

Fern-C is pure, natural and non-acidic. It does not upset the stomach. This is why I prefer FERN-C over other Vitamin C.

Compared to ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate is soluble and provides the added benefits of the calcium. This calcium salt and alkaline content counter balances the acidity of ascorbic acid making it less irritating to the stomach. It aids in iron absorption that helps you feel energized throughout the day. Also, sodium ascorbate is easier absorbed by the body than ascorbic acid.

#FernCSubokNa #StressFreeChristmas #HealthyHoliday

Dito tayo sa subok na! 

I'm a True Fern-C user! Well, my entire family are Fern-C users for more than 8 years. We can all attest to the benefits it has been providing us not just during the Holidays, but all year round. It remains to be our best defense against cold and other diseases. I’m thankful for Fern-C - 

Fern-C is my immune system booster and wellness partner!

Dito tayo sa Subok Na!

It's the season to celebrate good health and cherish what we have. With these tips, we can truly celebrate the season with joy and good health!

One of the most wonderful ways to have yourself 

a "Merry Little Christmas" is to make someone else’s life 

a little better and more brighter!

Making a real difference couldn't be more simple.

Live the spirit of giving, and bring comfort, goodness and cheer to everyone. This is why I'm sharing the goodness of Fern-C to you. Share it with your family and friends too. With Fern-C, you can give yourself and your loved ones the gift of good health.

I'm also encouraging you to know more about Fern-C and follow their social media accounts:

Fern-C Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fernconline/
Fern-C Twitter: https://twitter.com/FERNCOnline
Fern-C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferncofficial/

Cheers to a healthy, happy and stress-free Holiday!

Feel the Christmas spirit with Ensogo deals

The countdown for Christmas season has already begun! Let me check... we have 89 days 'till Christmas! No wonder, shops, bookstores and department stores are already selling Christmas trees, lights and decorations. Some are even having an early holiday decor sale. Of course, some are already buying holiday presents.

Yes, I love celebrating Christmas. I know a lot of people also do.

Nowadays, buying Christmas gifts and decors are made easy by online stores just like at Ensogo Philippines. We can purchase Christmas tree, lanterns, balls, and lights, and have them delivered on our doorways in safe and in good condition.

I don't mind buying Christmas decors online especially if I can get it on a good deal. I've been checking out these LED meteor rain lights. It's like seeing the falling meteors in the night sky from our windows... giving the holidays a sparkling and whimsical feel.

dreamy and lovely

Christmas decors and ornaments always set the mood for the holidays. So, have you started home decorating?

It's time to get into the spirit of the holiday season by decorating our homes with lights and decors. And get ready to bring in that holiday cheer!

Make your season brighter and more exciting with great products and affordable ornaments that you can purchase online.

Have yourself an early merry Christmas! :)

36 Days of Buqo Christmas Freebies

free books and magazines

Buqo - a digital bookstore, newsstand and reader, has prepared awesome freebies for all of us this Holiday season!

For 36 days -  from November 26 up to the very last day of 2014, they'll be giving away a book or magazine. Imagine, we'll get to receive A New Gift Every Day! 

Yes, that’s 36 days... Because 12 days just isn’t enough!

Buqo wants us to  re-experience that "childhood" feeling of finding  a gift under the Christmas tree. But of course, they're doing it digitally.

They're so generous. I'm sure book and magazine lovers would love these freebies.  This is really worth checking!

So How Does It Work?

Starting today, November 26 at exactly 11:00 am, a new book or magazine will be unveiled on Buqo’s social media accounts as the featured freebie. That freebie will be available for download for 23 hours. Remember, it's FREE! You have until 10:00 am the next day to get it.

Then, the next day when 11:00 am comes around, a new freebie will be up for grabs!

Look for this banner in the buqo store

How to Get it?

So, if you don’t have the Buqo app yet, get it now. Download it on your Buqo iOS (App Store)  or Android Buqo Android (Google Play) device, or both!

1. Go to Buqo store and find the "36 Days of Christmas" banner.
   The freebie will be under a special banner in the buqo apps and website.
2. Click to get your free item.

Just to give you a sneak peak (and hint) of the Daily Surprise:

Watch for these announcements on Social Media

Today, November 26, the freebie is - "I Saw the Sign" (Summit Books) and then for November 27 it would be "Preview Current Issue Current Issue" (Summit).

#buqopromo #36DaysofBuqoChristmas
#freebooks #freemagazines

And, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter  to get the freshest and latest news and be the first to know the featured freebie of the day.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/buqoapp
Twitter: www.twitter.com/buqo
Instagram: www.instagram.com/buqoapp


Remember: Keep checking everyday (until December 31) to get your freebie under the Buqo “Christmas tree.”

Thanks so much Buqo for all these Christmas gifts!

Enjoy reading and don't forget to share these good news to everyone!

10 Best Holiday Gift Ideas from The Mind Museum

It's the time of the year when everyone needs extra help in finding that special holidays gifts. I'm also thinking and looking for the best gifts especially for kids. Are you also looking for gifts to give your kids and your "inaanaks" this Christmas?

Year after year, people rush to stores for that last minute gift shopping with hope of finding something extraordinary. We all want to give our loved ones, especially the kids, what they wished for or something more remarkable.

Mind Museum, the first world class science museum in the Philippines, doesn't just provide a whole new learning experience for kids, it also has great educational toys for children of all ages. It even has the best and most unique gift suggestions that kids of all ages can enjoy and learn from.

Check out these ultimate gift guide that will add twist to your usual holiday flavor. They also inspire learning and lets you celebrate the season of giving.

1. The Scientific Date

Surprise your loved ones and the young ones with All Day Passes or gift certificates to The Mind Museum!

With over 250 hands-on, minds-on exhibits and live experiment demonstrations that unveil the remarkable science behind living and non-living things, a date or two in The Mind Museum is definitely a unique and exciting way to spend time together this Yuletide season.

It's great to have a date in a science-themed gallery, or stargazing in cozy couches in a custom-made planetarium with the entire family, right?

(The Mind Museum tickets all day passes Php750/php)


2. Name the Stars after Your Loved Ones

Leave your names or your loved ones’ on digital exhibits found in the different galleries in the Museum, through a fixed donation that come with e-certificates.

Imagine the delight of seeing your family’s name imprinted on the virtual stars that make up a constellation, or name a specific kind of dinosaur that inhabits a virtual era in history. What’s more heart-warming is that all proceeds for this program go to supporting the institutions’ project of giving free museum visits to public school kids.

(Virtual exhibits’ price ranges from Php1,000 to Php5,000, depending on your choice of show. For more information, visit http://exhibits.themindmuseum.org.)

Perfect! I can name a star "Skylah" (my daughter's name) and name the dinosaur "Brent" (my son).


3. The Key to Endless Discovery

This is a year-round, all-day admission to the first world-class science museum in the country.

The Mind Museum’s Unlimited Science Pass also gives free admission to over 300 worldwide science museums, discounts on travelling exhibition tickets, birthday packages, and purchases inside The Mind Museum Store. Also, this unli-pass directly supports free museum passes for underprivileged kids.

(For a group of four or more, avail the Unlimited Science Pass for only Php2,250/pax. Visit https://www.themindmuseum.org/science-alive/63/membership-program for more information)

Wow this unlimited Mind Museum pass is something that my kids would love to have!


4. All for Science, All for Love

Why not sponsor a trip for public school kids this Christmas to celebrate the holidays in a meaningful way?

You can even ask your family or friends to join you in spearheading this project to further enrich the sense of wonder of these young ones. Don’t worry, The Mind Museum’s doors are open to plan and accomplish this advocacy of embracing and sharing the true spirit of the season.

(To inquire about this project, please send your email to inquiry@themindmuseum.org.)

Doing this is truly heart-warming!


5. If these shirts could talk:

Let your friends “wear their wit” with these design shirts that are exclusively available in The Mind Museum Store! These shirts come in different colors and are tastefully designed with vibrant graphics and statements that will truly make science a cool fashion statement of choice this holiday season.

(Prices range from Php379.75 to Php499.75)

Really cool shirts for all kids!


6. Of Puzzles, Papers, and Pencils:

Give the young ones (or even your family and friends) these funky Human Anatomy Notebook and Science Alphabet Notebook! They’re, indeed, a safe space for random thoughts, important lists, or mind babbles. Here’s a tip: pair these notebooks with Puzzle Color Pencils and let its colorful tips become their wand to create their DIY-diary.

Human Anatomy Notebook and Science Alphabet Notebook Php379.75
Puzzle Color Pencils Php649.75

I love fancy notebooks just like these!


7. Own the Universe

While the kids are taking baby steps towards their dreams, show them the momentary short-cut in seizing the universe, literally, through the Star Planetarium! Projecting 3D stars, planets, and constellations. This amazing contraption also includes 3D glasses for a more mesmerizing virtual representation of what’s above and beyond the world we’re living in.

Star Planetarium set Php2,579.75

Wow! I'll wish this for my kids! :)


8. Unearthing the Dinos

Let the kids experience being a paleontologist and travel back to the era of dinosaurs with the special edition Dino Excavation Kit.

Dig for the bones hidden in the gypsum block, assemble them and enjoy your very own miniature dinosaur skeleton replica. Top it off by learning more about the fossils you have just uncovered.

entire Dino Excavation Kit Php 2,699.75

Great activity for curious kids (and parents)! 


9. Tricks and Treats:

Have fun teaching your kids using playing cards that are exclusively sold at The Mind Museum store.

There's What’s GNU?—a 3-letter learning game deck or go for a game of speed and visual tricks with Hyperswipe! Grab these cards now, be the learning and game master at the same time, and let the enlivening game itself, too, serve as an added gift to these kids!

What’s GNU Php 949.75, Hyperswipe set Php 1,349.75

My kids have a game deck like GNU... now, I want to try Hyperswipe with them!


10. Build Your Own, Learn on Your Own

Teach your young ones the basics of gardening, without having to worry about landscaping your backyard, with these innovative plant miniatures!

Let them grow the Sweet Leaf, which grows leaves that be used as a natural substitute for sugar; the Mini-Melons that will actually produce sweet mini cantaloupes in less than 2 months; or get really out-of-this-word with the Curious George Outer Space Adventure Garden that will even allow them to experiment right in their mini pots!

Sweet leaf and Mini-melons Php 829.75
Curious George Outer Space Adventure Garden Php 1,229.75

Don't you just love to get one of these for your kids?

Let's all have a merry and meaningful Christmas season!

Christmas Gift Idea: Paco Rabanne Black XS

Here's a Christmas gift idea that every sexy men and women would surely love!

Check out this new fragrance by Paco Rabanne - Black XS L'Exces for him or for her.

Black XS L'Exces is perfect for your rock and sensual man because of its intense and sensual fragrance.

Black XS L'Exces For Her is perfect for every sexy woman who fantasies being a rock star. Get bold and distinctive, and feel mysterious and sensual , with the fruity, sweet notes of this perfume.



This post is sponsored by Paco Rabanne.

Holiday Greetings

Wishing you all timeless treasures of Christmas.
The warmth of home, the love of family, the company of good friends
Have a blessed and meaningful Holidays!

Holiday Homes at Kansas City

Only a few days 'till Christmas Day! I love how the Christmas spirit fills the air with love, hope and happiness. Christmas music and parties are all over. Though traffic is everywhere and mall stores and bazaar are filled with shoppers beating the Christmas rush, people are still in a good mood most of the time.

I have already wrapped our presents and gave a few already. There are still a couple of gifts to buy and wrap, which we could do over the weekends. Buying gifts is one thing that I enjoy and will never get tired of doing. As a family tradition, everyone in the family will be celebrating Christmas Eve at my grandparent's home. It's where our family and relatives eat Noche Buena and do our gift-giving. It's where all kids in our family get too excited with the gifts that they'll get to receive. It’s a simple family celebration that we all look forward to.

It's really great to see all those houses and streets filled with Christmas lights and decorations, and of course, families celebrating together.Some would even travel to their provinces to spend the holidays with their families.  Indeed, Christmas is best celebrated at home with your loved ones.

I'm wondering how holiday homes at Kansas City looks like. People living near or around the city and are planning to purchase or rent a home for the holidays should consider several factors before making a decision.

If your family plans to travel this Holiday season you can include Kansas City is in one of your places to visit. There are many Kansas City real estate houses and apartments available in the market. You can find many affordable and convenient holiday houses, vacation rentals and apartments that fit your needs and budget. While at the city, you can enjoy several holiday festivals and events. Of course, you should not forget to visit theme parks, museums, and other attractions in the city. You'll find plenty of cool activities and stuff to do while you’re at Kansas.

Wherever you will be this Christmas, whether you’re at home or away with your family, let the spirit of the season burn in your life. It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post however, all the points and views are my own.

Remember 2011 | Kids Performances

"To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives." - Denis Waitley, American motivational speaker and writer, consultant and best-selling author

My kids' performances is one way that helps develop their confidence. They are enjoying every program rehearsals, getting in their costumes and being there on stage. It helps become aware of their own abilities and self-importance.

Grand Ballet Recital at CCP

Dancing at the CCP stage is a dream come true for my daughter. Effie Nanas ballet presented Enchanted Ballet last November. She danced Chinese Tea for the Nutcraker - Clara's Dream and "Butterfly" for Snow White.

Taking photos and videos inside the CCP theater is not allowed, so we only have pre and post photos of her.

butterfly costume

Chinese costume

Everyone - from the star ballerinas to the little belles - did wonderful performances.

Effie Nanas ballerinas

Tinkerbell Butterfly at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My daughter was chosen by the school principal to be Tinkerbell Butterfly (a part in Alice's Adventure) in their Christmas program. Good thing, she was able to wear the butterfly costume again.

Tinkerbell butterfly :)

with Alice in Wonderland cast

She also danced "Let it Snow" together with the grade 3 girls. Girls from her grade level performed a different dance number. Watch the video:





Little Santa Claus at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My son, together with the preschoolers, happily sing and dance Jingle Bells for the Christmas program. The venue was filled with much cuteness and happiness!

little Santas :)

Enjoy watching:

Disney's Believe in Holiday Magic

Malaysia in United Nations Celebration

My son represented the country of Malaysia and performed "It's a Small World" together with the preschool students.

Malaysia flag bearer :)

Japanese in United Nations Celebration

My daughter, together with the Grade 2 students, performed a Japanese dance.

Japan umbrella dance

Read The Silk Road to Peace and Prosperity


Linggo ng Wika Performances

It had been my daughter's first declamation contest. She didn't win,but still proud since she was able to deliver Dr. Jose Rizal's "Sa Aking Mga Kababata" in front of the audience.

"Sa Aking Mga Kababata"

Read Daughter's First Declamation Piece

Traditional Filipino dances were all performed.

Filipino dance

in costume

Read Linggo ng Wika Activities

Indeed, "the world is a stage..."

Hope you all enjoyed the Year 2011 as much as we do!

Happy Holidays!

...Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year!

To Everyone... May your home be filled with Joy this Christmas time, and may special happiness be yours throughout the coming Year!

Let our Holiday Season be filled with Peace, Love, Hope and Happiness!

Personalized Christmas Gift Items

Christmas is just a few days away. Almost everyone is busy finalizing their gift lists, buying and wrapping presents and preparing for the festive season.

We still haven't completed buying gifts for our family, godchildren and hand loved ones. I've only bought a couple of toys and ordered personalized items for my kid's teachers. Hopefully, we can complete our gift lists by next week.

Giving personalized items makes someone remember the gift for a lifetime. These are unique items that bring sentimental value.

It is not unusual to find companies giving away customized items such as mugs, pens, badges, lanyards, buttons and stationary items. These customized items more affordable and cheaper compared to advertising on billboards, print ads or other media. The imprinted name and logo will always remind people, especially their customers, about their products and services. These are usually given to their customers, suppliers, clients and new targets during trade fairs and events, not just during the Christmas season, but all year round. It's an effective marketing strategy since product retention becomes stronger.

Customized mugs make great event giveaways. These are also gifts that everyone can use. Printing on mugs brings attention to the company and its products. There are ceramic mugs and travel mugs with different styles and designs that you can always choose from.

Mommy Blogger's Cowboy Party

Last December 11, after my daughter's ballet class, I've attended a mommy blogger's party at Legend Villas.

It's so great to see cool moms go wild west in their rugged rodeo-style look - checkered tops, cowboy hats and boots - and partied like cowboys!

Thanks for the generous prizes and giveaways from the sponsors. These items are included in our lootbags, some are raffled off and some are given as prizes: 

Ainon baby products, Johnson and Johnson's baby powder, Unilab shirts and goody bag, Walter Double Fiber Wheat Bread, Maya Fluffy n' Tasty, Soyami Soya Chips, Playtex QuickStraw tumbler, bra extender and kiddie shoe bags from Proud Mama, and Massage Package from Leirs. 

Johnson's baby powder and Unilab shirt

Walter bread

Ainon baby product (thanks for the photos mom Tetcha)

I got an active health bag from Unilab from the raffle! 

The first 10 early moms got a Body Shop lotion and a token from mommy Tetcha. Gift certificates from Ipanema, Rider Sandal and Grendha from ELRO were also raffled off. Their so lucky, how I wish I got these items! :)

The top prize is a gift from Ms. TinTin Bersola-Babao of Parentin.TV. Ms. Agnes of Ainon drew the grand winner and picked mommy Bedalyn's name. 

grand prize!

It's such a fun-filled party! Mommies enjoyed the pass the cowboy hat and pinoy henyo games, laughters, karaoke singing and exchange gifts. I got beauty products from Jingkee!

Thanks to the mommies who organized this party and gathered sponsors, especially to Joy and Pehpot for informing me about this party and including me in their list.

I have to grab all these pics from mommy Tetcha as my camera failed me again. I just took these pictures by the time I arrived home. Again, thanks for all these :)

Of course, my kids loved the polvoron given by mommy blogger, Fedhz.

I should have posted this before Christmas, but anyway, have a Happy New Year everyone!

mommy bloggers with lil' cowgirl and cowboy :)

'Till next event! :)

Happy Holidays!

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From My Family to Yours, I wish you all a Joyous Christmas! May the gifts of the season... Peace, Hope, Love, Health and Happiness be yours throughout the New Year!

School Christmas Party Gifts and Clothes

I took these pictures before my kids entered the school gate.



My daughter wore her ruffled Gummy top, a pettiskirt made by a family-friend, shoes and headpiece from her two ninangs. My son wore his shirt and pants from Elle and shoes from Oshkosh.

I didn't get to see how their classroom Christmas party was. I just let our yaya took some pictures inside their classroom. But from their stories, I knew that they had so much fun with the party games and the little gifts they received from their classmates and teachers.

My kids also gave their teachers personalized Christmas gifts from Artscow.

Before November, I already knew what to give their teachers. Since I'm fond of creating personalized items at Artscow, memo pads and ornaments be the perfect gift for them. Deliveries during the Holidays usually takes a longer time and I have to wait for more than three weeks. Good thing, I received my orders on the second week of December, just in time for my the Christmas party of my kids. Artscow didn't fail me. 

I'm impressed with the quality of their memo pads and the ornaments. I'll thinking of ordering more items next year.

Christmas Stockings at Shangrila Mall

I'm always impressed at the decors around Shangrila Plaza not just during the Holidays. The first thing I've noticed this season are the giant colorful boots at the entrance.



My youngest sister and I took part in the Christmas Stocking Making Activity at Shangrila Mall last December 4. Our time had been well spent while waiting for my daughter's ballet class to finish. It's good that the venue was held just beside the Dance Centre.



We've decorated our own Christmas stockings using  different art materials provided. There were lots of cute Christmas ornaments, ribbons, glitters and things to choose from.

After an hour, this is the finish product.



Photo With Ms.Rona, a freelance arts & crafts teacher, who gladly assisted each one of the participants.

I know my sister enjoyed this activity as much as I do! She's an art lover and really passionate about arts and crafts.

This Christmas stockings making activity was held to help decorate Shangrila Mall. These will be hung at the giant trees near the fountain at the Grand Atrium. Wow! I'll have to take pictures when I saw our Christmas stockings hanging at the Christmas tree!

If you'll drop by Shangrila Plaza Mall, don't forget to take your picture at the lovely Christmas tree!

Richwell Trading Warehouse Sale 2010

The Annual Richwell Kidz Kraze sale is still ongoing! Every year, we're always looking forward to this sale event. Good that it wasn't too crowded and we've got to park inside when we dropped by last November 13. Still, lines at the cashier are really long.

Branded toys on Sale at Richwell Trading Warehouse sale:

Girls Toys - Barbie, Polly Pocket, Dora, Arts & Crafts, Beados, RoseArt, Fruit Factory,etc.

Boys Toys - HotWheels, Matchbox, Bakugan, TechDeck, Battle Strikers, Spongebob, McFarlane, etc.

Infant-Preschool - Vtech, Megabloks, Shelcore, Leapfrog, Baby Einstein, Kids II, K’s Kids, Noddy, Disney, Step2

Baby - Pigeon, Safety1st, Chicco, Babisil

What’s New - Webkinz, Russ, First Act Music, Games, StarKidz, Bikes

Shoes - Barbie, Chicco, HotWheels, Pokemon, Elle & OshKosh

Sale Dates:
November 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 19 to 22
Time: Saturdays and Sundays (9 AM to 6 PM) and weekdays and Fridays (1 PM- 6 PM)

Items are more expensive compared to the previous year's sale. Brand new items are at 20% discount like Barbie dolls, Safety 1st bath tubs are V-tech items. These items are also good buys - Megablocks, Step2 kitchen set, Chicco strollers and car seats.

I just bought some Barbie and Hotwheels items. My sister was able to score a new bottle sterilizer for only Php 2,000 and some baby items, while my youngest sister enjoyed her Beados and refill kit.

I saw people hoarding Leap Frog stuffs (obsolete models), Barbie items and clothes, and Hotwheels shirt (which was gone as soon as the boxes are opened, as what my former officemate who now works at Richwell told me.)

We just can't get enough of these sales and we'll be back on December!

If you'll be visiting Richwell sale, don't forget to bring Cash. Payment is on a cash basis only.

Happy Shopping!

Richwell Trading
Creative Trade Center No.6 Industria St.,
Bagumbayan, Quezon City

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Christmas gifts

Our family Christmas Eve is always celebrated at mommy lola's (grandma's) house. It's where everyone exchange gifts, enjoys taking pictures and share in the simple Noche Buena. It's also the time when tito's and tita's working abroad made their phone calls. Lately, we're using the computer to connect with them and see one another online. It's wonderful the kids happiness as they get to receive all their gifts and as they line up for their Christmas "Aguinaldo".

Sharing some of our the pictures from our Christmas Eve celebration: