Mom and Baby Expo 2017 | Anything and Everything About Moms and Babies

After learning that I was expecting our first child years ago, I was both thrilled and anxious because my only source of information on motherhood was my OB. Since everything about being a mom was still mind boggling back then, I remember constantly looking up words and how-tos , trying to gain as much information as possible from the pregnancy manual she provided, it still gave me a lot of perspective.

In today's world, one would no longer just rely on one source of information as several events and workshops for moms-to-be are now held throughout the country.
I already told some moms including my 5 month preggy bestfriend about one upcoming and exciting event and these moms-to-be eagerly await the onset of summer as the countdown to the first ever Mom and Baby Expo begins.

The Rooster Child at Toy Kingdom

It's already the Chinese New Year and SM with Toy Kingdom will celebrate the festivities with plush toys with the Rooster Child in mind.

The Rooster child is a self-starter, self-disciplined, and not shy about expressing his opinions.
An optimistic dreamer, he hatches big plans and sets into motion a precise and meticulous plan to realize them.

The Daily Beans Coffee Lounge Opens in Antipolo

After its soft opening during the recent holiday season, The Daily Beans Coffee Lounge in Antipolo has added more new features, an extensive variety of dishes, and a diversity of drinks ranging from coffee, tea, served either hot or iced, frappes to smoothies made from fresh fruits; each carefully brewed, blended and mixed to bring out the best soothing taste to compliment the Filipino palate.

Converse Philippines | Miss Universe Candidates' Customized Chucks for a Good Cause

In case you need an excuse to have another pair to add to your footwear collection, why not invest while doing a good deed that may improve the lives of others?
The Ms Universe organization, in collaboration with Converse Philippines, announced an auction event to be be held at different malls across the country.

Broken Mirror | Inside a Chinese Marriage

"According to the legend, we cannot change the mirror we were given at birth nor discard a broken one and replace it with a new one. But, if by chance our mirror breaks, it doesn’t have to remain broken forever. It can be mended. The glass can be melted and made smooth again, and the silver backing can be painted on again. Once repaired, the mirror will again reflect with fidelity what its owner is going through in life and what her hopes for the future are."

The book, Broken Mirror, has connected with me somehow on some levels. Not that my husband did a similar thing, but it involves some of the ancient Chinese culture. The negative side of ownership.
Although I'm still in the middle of learning about the tragedy, it already delivered in ways I was not expecting.

Vivo V5 Plus Shares Tips On How To Snap A Perfect Selfie On Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year on January 28 marks the beginning of the Year of the Red Fire Rooster. Feng shui experts say it is going to be a Yin year—a time best spent in harmony with friends and family.

What better time, then, to create happy moments with these special people than on Chinese New Year, itself—a festive day of colorful rituals and exotic traditions that celebrate a brand-new lunar year.

Langnese Honey | Germany’s No.1 is Now In The Philippines

I used to hate the taste of Honey but when I became a mom, it somehow affected my taste buds and I've loved Honey since then. So versatile – I used it in almost all dishes, and as medicine,too!
Said to be the natural substitute for sugar yet it's a bit sweeter so not much is needed. But a good quality Honey is so difficult to find nowadays. Most of the branded ones you usually see in groceries are either mixed with cheap sweeteners to trim down costs or doesn't really come straight from the bees.

Good thing, Fly Ace Corporation introduces another high-quality product that recently hit the stores nationwide: Germany’s no.1 Langnese Honey. there's Langnese Honey, if you opt for the real thing.

VIVO V5 PLUS | Five Reasons Why This is the Perfect Selfie Phone

Filipinos are certified selfie lovers, as proven by a recent study by TIME, which found that Makati City is the world’s “selfie capital”, and the cities of Cebu, Quezon and Iloilo belong to the top 100 “selfiest cities” across the globe.
Taking a selfie is an integral part of the lives of millions of Filipinos from all walks of life, which is why they continue to search for the best selfie phone available in the market.

District Twenty One | The Latest Fashion Haven in Pasig City

A new fashion destination has recently opened their doors to its first ever flagship store in Pasig City.
An addition to the soaring fashion and food district, displaying a certain sartorial pieces perfect for any occasion.
Started out late last year, around October, and since then, there has been a lot of positive feedback from shoppers.

District Twenty One Fashion Hub, a hip concept store, offering the latest yet affordable finds from

Why the VIVO V5 PLUS is the Perfect Selfie Phone

With so many options for smartphones nowadays from different brands, it's tough to narrow down the best one, especially when you're into blogging. 

For a blogger mom like me, it has to be the most user-friendly on the market, with a good camera and stable battery but within the budget. 

I'm on a quest for a quality spare phone since the battery on my main keeps dying on me. It's frustrating when you're using the video camera and the little battery icon on the upper corner wouldn't cease blinking then it randomly cuts you off in the middle of an important affair, dies on you after getting only 20%.

Get A Taste of Baskin-Robbins’ Lucky Scoop

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most loved ice cream brand, lets you try your luck to enjoy an extra junior scoop of your favorite flavor for free!

Love Never Tasted This Sweet!

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, one cant help but notice that love is in the air – and it smells oh-so sweet.
This special day is a time to spread love, kindness, and sweetness all around; a chance to let the special people in your life know how you feel about them through gifts, cards, flowers, and sweet treats.

In fact, they say that the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomachs.
If that’s true, then Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, has something special and exciting in store for all the lovers out there.

Center for Possibilities (CFP) Promotes Inclusion Through The Arts

Society back then has a supreme bias towards children with Autism. Constantly reminding them that they do not fit in , making it so much harder for people with "disorders", as they call it.
But life has changed in the last years and the nation no longer think it is a disorder, but just merely a different way of understanding what is coherent and simply what it means to be themselves.

No longer branding as different. Focusing only with what makes them happy and secure.

Press Release : Introducing eGetinnz - The Newest Accommodation Rental Booking Site

With travel being among the top industries, it’s no wonder that there have been many services popping up.
eGetinnz joins the fray but with a unique take not only offering travel booking and vacation rental but being an all-in-one portal for your travel desires.

Top Five Premium Global Brand #VIVO To Launch Stephen Curry-endorsed 20MP Dual Front Camera V5 Plus

With the ‘selfie’ phenomenon at its peak and its popularity growing unabated, smartphone manufacturers have been producing phones with camera-focused features that can create the selfie worthy of being called ‘perfect’.

In fact, Vivo, one of the top five premium global brands according to data from the International Data Corporation1 is set to launch a smartphone equipped with the most advanced selfie technology to date: the Vivo V5 Plus, to be officially unveiled in a consumer and media launch on January 21, Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium.

The Vivo V5 Plus is endorsed by basketball superstar Stephen Curry, who earlier said that he shares the same core values with the brand: energy, professionalism, and pleasure.

iPhone 7 Now Up For Grabs at Watsons Big White Blowout!

Do you believe that skin whitening remains as one of the top beauty concerns for most Filipinas today?

Truly a major concern, next to dry and rough skin, that is why there is a strong desire to make the skin not only smoother but fairer. Maybe because Korean dramas are so well-known here and liked by many (raising my hand) to the extent that they are willing to adapt and apply the same beauty knowledge, like Korean makeup styles, products and techniques, to themselves.
Indeed, it has become the ideal of beauty among Asian women and they keep looking for the right products to help them battle with their skin frustrations.

Of course, who doesn't want a young and healthy with a radiant skin? Watsons understands that. 

Watsons has already been recognized as a true leader in an effort to provide the right solution for skin and whitening concerns through the availability of their wide range of skin care products.

And now for their #BIGWHITEBLOWOUT which happens every year and will run until February 22 of this year, the consumers will

Want To Look Good With Fairer, Supple Skin At Any Age?

There is perhaps one thing agreed upon by everyone in the world, and that is we all want to live a long healthy life, while looking good at the same time.
Many people say that age is just a number, and that can only be true if you feel good in and out.

There is no shortcut to staying healthy and looking beautiful, but it is not an impossible task.
With proper diet, right amount of sleep, exercise, and health supplements, you are on your way to achieving youthful beauty regardless of your age.

Early this month, a revolutionary beauty supplement was launched at  Shangri-La EDSA, much to the delight of many beauty enthusiasts.

Movies for JANUARY 2017 :)

Super late post again!
Been quite occupied because of the Holidays but the list for January is finally up on the blog. Heard a lot of positive reviews on the movie 'Passengers' and 'Sing' so we're planning to see them this weekend. Since 'La La Land' bagged top awards with seven Golden Globe nominations, including best picture (musical or comedy) and best actor and actress for Gosling and Stone, that'll be included as well :)
Before the month ends, make sure to bring the whole gang and see everything on the list in cinemas. Schedule may change depending on the movie distributors.

Happy New year!

JANUARY 4

Contest Alert : Win As Much As P50,000 with Ever Bilena’s BIG Beauty Challenge!

Unleash your inner artist and win big cash prizes as Ever Bilena dares you to experiment with different looks through The BIG Beauty Challenge – a weekly make-up tutorial video contest following different themes.

Big cash prizes await make-up lovers, budding artists and video bloggers like Week 3 winner Christine Gem Anicas (shown) at Ever Bilena’s BIG Beauty Challenge!

Open to video bloggers, aspiring and professional make-up artists residing in the Philippines, the contest requires participants to create a tutorial video on how to do a complete make-up look, following a specific theme, using only Ever Bilena products.

Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour | Teaching The Kids The Importance of Oral Health The Fun Way

Teaching your children the importance of oral health can be tough—especially when it concerns the younger kids. You worry if your little one properly cleans his teeth when he brushes, and you get frustrated when he forgets or neglects brushing time. 

Fortunately, Hapee Kiddie suggests a fun way for kiddos to get into the brushing habit and learn all about its benefits—the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour.

Why a field trip?

Telcos Drop Call Rates ; P1 Per Minute Voice Call Possible?

Expect more voice calls from your friends and  loved ones this year as PLDT and Globe Telecom are anticipated to aggressively offer cheaper voice rates through their “all-net” promo offerings, according to a news article from Malaya.

What's Inside My Althea Korea Holiday Body Box

Life of a mom can be stressful at times and this can show on the skin. I used to work in a hospital 24 hours without sleep and now I'm a full-time mom, almost with the same shift. Outside home, I do blogging events every now and then. And when I come home late at night, I still edit articles after rearranging the whole house while eating take-away and junks off my lap.
Every single day I wake up between 3 to 4 in the morning to start the day. I barely take time out to breathe.