Happy Awesome Christmas!
It's been our tradition to visit at least one place every year in Christmas Season. Last year, we visited Christmas House in Cainta. Kids were so amazed at what they saw. Their faces were priceless. For me, nothing is more important than to see my kids really happy and that makes me really happy as well. So I really make sure to have time to go out and visit amazing places
Despite our busy schedule, no Yaya around to help me out with my chores (I wasn't complaining by the way. Please don't get me wrong.) We were still able to visit Liwanag Park in Ortigas. Details will be down below at the end of the post.
It is a huge park. It was our first time to visit there. When we arrived, you can see how happy my daughter was. She keeps on jumping and her face was all smile. So glad I brought them at the Liwanag Park. My son has the same feeling.
Lately, I've been totally stressed out of everything. For being a Mommy. A very kind and diligent wife (wow! diligent? lols.). For being industrious in the house. Then suddenly, I felt a little sadness in my heart that there was something missing.
I am missing out the FUN. I totally forgot on how to live. Why am I not living my life in a right way? Why do I feel like a prison in my own family? I feel like there is something wrong. How can I ever raise my kids right if their Mommy wasn't happy at all?
Just then, I started to reflect myself. How can I ever start living a happy life again? I am married for 5 years now. Never did this popped into my mind just until now that we are living in a separate house with my own family.
Choosing to be happy wasn't selfish at all. I learned that throughout my married life. At first, I thought if I concentrate on my kids, their needs, and everything, that's enough for my living. But I was wrong. I am having a mood swings these past few days. Just when I thought that I wasn't happy at all. I feel that there is something locked up in my throat. How can I ever survive this? Just so when I realize that I need to give some time to myself. My own happiness. I need to organize my schedule a little bit more and spend more time to myself. Ika nga ~ "Don't rely on someone else for your happiness. Only you can be responsible for it. You have to invest in yourself or no one else will." ~ unknown.
So when I got an invite from my cousin who is a Professional Makeup Artist, I don't hesitate to say YES on joining the workshop. I so tag along my sister as well who is a lot more kikay than I am :)
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| Showing off our Certificate from the Workshop. Proud to be a student of my cousin Denise Congco, formerly Watsons Marketing Manager and a Professional makeup Artist. |
I'm a bit shy though because I'm a newbie! But anyway, push lang ng push :)
It's that time of year again. A Season of giving. I love giving gifts during Christmas season because it shows how much I appreciate and care about my loved ones. No matter how big or small it would be. For me, I don't just give gifts. I make sure that what I give is something that makes them really appreciate more and will always be remembered.
I was lucky to be invited in a Mommy Bloggers Gift Swap #MBPGiftSwap were in the theme of the gifts should reflect me and to my blog and which I think should be enjoyed by my MBPGiftSwap Partner. I was kinda thrilled that time when I heard about it and thought of any idea what kind of gift should I give to my partner.
A little reflection to myself.
I love crafts. I love DIYs. And when I thought about that, what popped into my mind was the shop Papemelroti.
I've always wanted to dine here with my family but the time won't allow us to. In fact, visiting SM Center Angono was like once in a blue moon although we're always in the province of Angono during weekends to visit my in-laws :) I can only visit here when there is something to attend to like food crawl.
Welcome to my part 2 of our #SMCenterAngonoFoodcrawl round 2 :)
If you haven't read about my part 1, our first stop restaurant in SM Center Angono, you may drop by here.
This is our 2nd stop.
How do you love lutong bahay? Especially those Filipino cuisines that everyone's been craving for.
One of the things people love to eat especially during snack time was FRIES. Admit it. Sometimes, it was so addicting to eat especially if the fries was super Tasty and Crispy.
Christmas is here! First Saturday of December, the PR Manager Ms. Vaniza Pachoco treated the Rizal Bloggers and Media on a Food crawl once again. If you haven't read about our last food crawl, you visit here.
Our First Stop.
Probably, most of you have heard of this great news in Facebook or on any social media sites. But if you still didn't know, I am telling, don't miss it!
Warehouse Sale was like left and right (you know what I mean). I am always on the look out of the S-A-L-E, most especially the WAREHOUSE SALE. If only I had a lot of penny right now, I probably catch all the Sale! If only I could ask my boss right know if I could have my bonus right away, I would! :)
But anyway, let's go back to the topic. We love reading! Most especially my children. They love to read a lot! Kahit paulit-ulit na! Hindi sila magsasawa. So when I heard of this, I was so like "Bes, let's go this weekend!!" (Bes is what I call to my hubby. Tawagan na namin yun kahit pa nung boyfriend/girlfriend pa lang kami. lols) I want to catch all the good books.
What I like about this was the Book Buffet Box all you can for only 799 pesos!
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| My little girl was so excited! |
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Dear Diaries,
I'm taking a break from my super productive day as a mom. We just moved in and we had to set everything in place. I'm half done. Kids were sleeping as of the moment I am typing this. I have to grab this opportunity to blog about my favorite pages of my favorite planner of all time because it's been more than a week since I received my planner!
Every year we're joining Halloween Party at different places. Last year, we joined at Ace Water Spa Halloween Party. My son was a Santa Clause and my daughter was an Angel.
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| Halloween Party 2015 |
The Santa clause costume, we had it since 2014 and bought it online for Christmas. For my Angel, the dress was a gift from my sister. We thought it was fitted to be an angel so we bought an angel wing and a ring on top of her head at the mall. For Last year's Halloween Party, we did not put so much effort on their costume.
If you're following my social media accounts, you probably know that we went on a field trip before we had our sem break. This will be our first to join on a field trip. Sam had his first ride on a Bus. His expression was priceless.
Some of you know already what vita cubes are. Some of you may not.
Vita Cubes are cube-shaped jelly candies that come in five different fruit flavors:
Strawberry, Apple, Grape, Orange, and Mango
Aside from having a delicious taste, it is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals that are important for growing children.
How's to be like subscribing to a BDJ Box Elite without having a clue what's inside the box?
Well, they gave a clue, a brand name at least.
I think it's amazing and pretty exciting.
I love the community of BDJ but it was my first time on subscribing.
I've heard a lot of the previous boxes a thumbs up for the products that they received that makes me wanna subscribe for this month.
Let me share with you my unboxing experience with BDJ Box Elite
Bare to Beautiful
Welcome to the final part of my gastronomical adventure last #SMCenterAngonoFoodcrawl.
Read Part 3 here.
Read Part 2 here.
Read Part 1 here.
This was our final #foodtrip with my fellow bloggers and local media friends in SM Center Angono.
As we all know, there were so many products from Korea invading our country. From make-up brands to skin care to the gadget to food, and now, their very own Korean dessert "Snow Panda".
I am a fan when it comes to skin care because we all know that Korean skin was very flawless.
How about the Korean Foodie?
First, let's take a peek to their interior design.
Little Cutie Panda and a miniature Soldier upon entering the store with a background music, probably from Kpop (if you were familiar with it.)
Welcome to the Part 3 of my gastronomical adventure last SM Center Angono Food crawl.
Read Part 2 here.
Read Part 1 here.
I know for sure every man love Burgers and I am sure that they will take a peek at the quality of a burger if it was well made and the size of it. I know it because my hubby used to tell me these things every time we sees a newly open restaurant.
If your a BURGER lover, you might want to try Big Daddy's
It wasn't just Burger, they are #ultimately juicy and delicious and mouthwatering.
Welcome to Part 2 of my gastronomical adventure last SM Center Angono Food crawl!
Read Part 1 here.
Another Filipino delicacies or best known as favorite #pulutan was on the list!
It's weekend! Don't you think it's fun to have some #Foodtrip with #Barkada or even the whole #Family? Well, everyone deserves a break, right? :)
Let me share with you a bit of my gastronomical adventure I had last weekend.
Luckily, I and my fellow bloggers and local media friends here in Rizal were treated by Ms. Vaniza Pachoco, SM Public Relation Manager, in not just one but four restaurants in SM Center Angono. If you're still not familiar with the place, Angono is also known as the Art Capital of the Philippines, hometown of the national artist. Read more here.
First stop ... Giligan's Restaurant
This restaurant wasn't new to my ears. As a matter of fact, we've been here once with my hubby.
If you're too lazy to cook for lunch/dinner for your family yet you are craving for some Filipino delicacies, this is where you guys must go, "where deliciously is affordable..."
"Train to Busan is a South Korean Zombie apocalypse thriller film starring Gong Yoo, JungYu-mi and Ma Dong-seok."
I haven't seen movies on big screen in such a long time. I don't even remember when was the last time I watched (mom-nesia here) but what I clearly remember was that my kuya sam was with us back then. So maybe it has something to do that interest him like about cars or super heroes just alike.
Hello, gorgeous!
Have you ever been to a Beauty Bootcamp before? If you are going to ask me, I wasn't. Yeah, I am one lucky Bella to be part of this and it was my first time attending such an exclusive event.
Another event has successfully put up by the BDJ Team.
I've been obsessed with skin care lately. It smoothens my skin and I feel pampered and relaxed when I do so.
They say if you want to have a youthful glowing skin by the time of the 40s, we should have done it as early as 20s. One of the reasons why our skin doesn't have such a youthful or glowy at all was because of the pollution that surrounds us or the stressful days that we are facing
I love moisturizing my skin. I usually use Cetaphil Lotion on my face and Jergens Lotion on my body. I have found my another favorite moisturizer on my face.
The Omni White (OMW) Day Cream.
Ngaung week na ito ay Linggo ng Wika. Walang programa para sa preschool sa eskwelahan na pinasukan nila ngaun unlike last year sa huling eskwelahan na pinasukan ni Sam (click here). Pero, they are celebrating it inside their classroom by singing Linggo ng Wika songs like "Ako'y isang Pinoy" and bringing Filipino Food.
Age is just a Number :) But we all have a dream, right? A dream that we all wanted to accomplish. To make that happen, we have to work for it. So I jot it down what I wanted to accomplish Before I reach 30 :)
In this Blog, I'll be talking about my mini #MakeupHaul
I am not a makeup Enthusiast nor dreamt myself to become a Make-Up Artist or professional. The truth is, I just woke up one day and saw myself in the mirror like a stubborn lazy mom, uhm not literally lazy because I do the household chores and take care of the kids, but a lazy mom who never tries to fix herself and become blooming or glowing all of a sudden regardless of what struggles she is facing right now.
I've made a video of my son. A growing up video. I can't stop being emotional and keep on asking myself, how did the time fly by so fast? I mean, where did it go? It seems like yesterday.. >.<
I just recently bought my NEW Eyewear from EO Executive Optical.
(Goodbye to my old reading glasses.)
Unfortunately, my old reading glass gets broke. Our Little doggie in the house climb onto my Table and.. viola!.. all my files and everything went to the floor together with my eye glasses. Sad. Well, actually, I was planning to buy a new one. On the other side, thanks to the doggie ^_^
I love carrot cakes and cupcakes.
Today is my son's birthday. It's his 5th Birthday. How time flies!
His birthday celebration supposed to be yesterday in school but due to bad weather condition, the classes was suspended. Unfortunately, the announcement was kind of late so my mother already cooked half of the pasta for spaghetti.
But that's okay.
Anyways, on the day of his birthday, we decided to just go to the mall and roam around and let him enjoy his day. We went to Robinsons Place Antipolo. We first head over to the place where kids can enjoy and have fun, the Play Area!
We had fun for at least 1 hour.
After the Play Area, their energies was consumed and I know the kids were now hungry. As planned (yes it was planned, I will tell you why later) we head over to S&R's New York Style Pizza.
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| grabbed at zomato.com |
Tomorrow will be my son's birthday. His Birthday Celebration supposed to be today but due to bad weather condition, the birthday party was postponed and will be scheduled next week.
I received a surprise package from Belle De Jour!
The mystery #onewashwonder has revealed and it was the
All-NEW Olay Skin Whitening Bar.
The all-NEW Olay Skin Whitening Bar has different variants and what I received were the Rose and Milk.
If you haven't noticed yet, I may not be able to blog every single detail of our lives because it's BACK TO SCHOOL!
I am pretty much excited for our Back to school. Especially now that my little girl will go to school as well with kuya. Yes, it was very tiring yet I am very proud and happy. If only you could see my face right now while blogging. Like this ^___________^
Let me share with you our Weekend activity.
I am not into art but for my kids, I will do everything :)
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Yes, me and my son made a Funny Fish!
Kids of all ages were thrilled when Paw Patrol’s Chase and Marshall recently made an amazing stop
at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, giving them the rare opportunity to Meet and Greet these awesome Nickelodeon
Pup heroes. What made the event really special is that it is their first visit
to Southeast Asia.
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| The Paw Patrol Team-NICKELODEON’s Senior Director, Licensing Consumer Products Southeast Asia Cindy Loh and Licensing Executive, Consumer Products Southeast Asia Janice Sou with BATES Licensing and Entertainment, Inc. President Ito Feliciano, and Toy Kingdom AVP-Marketing Pearl Datiles. Also shown in photo is BATES Group Managing Director Toni Bautista with members of the team: Reeze V. La Paz, Karl Michael Domingo, Eric Bordeos, Nini Pacolor, and Marlin Lucero. |
After those Summer Fulfilling Fun Activities like MCDO Kiddie Crew and Summer Camp Workshop at SM City Taytay, It's time to give these little kitties the last Summer Getaway.
What I meant with "last" was that Summer will end very soon! It's Back to School for my little boy and First Day of School for my little Girl. Oh-my-Gosh! How time flies?
Anyways, for our LAST Summer Getaway, we visited Ark Avilon Zoo located at Frontera Verde, Ortigas Avenue Corner C-5 Pasig City.
Hey everyone!
I've been invited to BDJ Passion Series: Flaunt That Glow
It's my first time to attend this kind of event. It's quite different from the last event that I attended, BDJ's Women Helping Women. This Event Flaunt that Glow was Exclusive. I am one lucky Bella who received an invite from the BDJ Team. Yey!
Hey, guys! Good News!
The #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Publishes New Children’s Book,
MOMMY LOVES YOU JUST THE SAME.
After the MCDO Kiddie Crew workshop, our 2nd summer fun experience was The Ultimate Summer Camp 2016 held at SM City Taytay last week. It was seven (7) days - four (4) hours a day - FUN summer experience.
Hey hey hey!
So today is my Birthday! Yehey! And I'd like to have my quick post before this very day end.
As planned, we celebrated my Birthday at Yakimix! Yehey! Just for the four(4) of us though. So at home, I treated them Pizza from Papa John's last night.
I can't believe this is my second getaway blog when my first getaway blog was last January when we went to Sierra Madre at Tanay Rizal.
But anyways, I have to do this and we must do this more often. But please, don't get me wrong. I always stroll my kids around every weekends. We usually go to Mama and Papa at Angono Rizal or we always go to the Malls.
This time, we went to FUN RANCH at Ortigas.
Seeing my kids Happy makes me feel Happier. I know every Mothers do the same.
I've know this place for a very long time. It's just beside Tiendesitas (if you already know that place).
As you all noticed on my previous posts, I was always on the look-out on event something like this, #WomenHelpingWomen, #WomenEntrepreneur. As you all know, I previously joined the WINGS Philippines (Women International Network Giving Support) that launched last January. I volunteered as an Ambassador of Rizal. And now, I joined BDJ Women's Summit: Women Helping Women happened last April 16, 2016.
We joined at Kiddie Crew Mcdo (Pa-para-pa-pa love ko 'to..) last week from April 11-15, 2016.
It's summer! The best time to equip our kids with new skills. But before that, we had to build their socialization skills. Do you agree Mommys? My son, Sam, was a very shy kid. He doesn't want to talk much to other kids. But, at home, he is so madaldal (talkative)! I remember, his teacher told me that my son was not talking much with his classmate. I just told to the teacher that sam was an observant. That's true! Kasi everytime he gets home, todo kwento siya about sa school!
I realized, to develop his socialization, I must jumpstart to the Kiddie Crew Workshop from McDonalds.
We had a great time, very fun and memorable experience for us!
What they Experienced
To be in Front of the Counter & Lobby
Burger Making
Showcasing their Talent
Scrapbook
They also sing and dance!
Kiddie crew theme song "Make it Happen"
and "Do the Ronald Dance"
Hmmm.. How many times should I say this? Time flies so fast, doesn't it? When I watched my son dancing, singing, burger making, something struck me! I realized that he is already getting bigger.
We had our vlog! Link will be posted below..
Kiddie Crew Workshop Day 1
Kiddie Crew Workshop Day 2
Kiddie Crew Workshop Day 3
Kiddie Crew Workshop Day 4
Kiddie Crew Workshop Day 5
Details:
Registration Fee was 650 pesos. Not bad 'coz it includes T-shirt, Bag, cap, ID with lace, Chef's Hat, Apron, workshop materials, meals for 5 days and certificate)
There is morning shift and afternoon shift.
On their 5th day, there was a Recognition Day.
Thanks for dropping by!
Welcome to my Blog!
Part 2 Celebration of my Daughter's Birthday..
(See here for Part 1)
My Simple way of Celebrating my daughter's birthday, just at home with our Family. It was chaotic kind of night. Yes! You read it right! We celebrate it at night. My kuya sam was soo hyper that my family kept on asking me "Ano pinakain mo kay sam?" lols.
Hindi kasi sila sanay to see my son na sobrang maligalig.
My Daughter will turn THREE (3) this April 12, 2016. (Time really flies so fast, huh?)
It's Tuesday so we decided to Celebrate it in advance.
It's Tuesday so we decided to Celebrate it in advance.
For a change, we didn't celebrate at home ^_^
Summer is officially here!
School year is finally over. Are you looking for an activity for your kids to go to this Summer Season?
Give them a break and enjoy Summer Season at SM City Masinag Summer Camp 2016.
Happy Easter Everyone!
How's your very long weekend so far?
For us, it was very challenging. My daughter got sick. She has cough and colds.
Our most hatred ill of all. haiz.
My heart is breaking to see my daughter be in this situation. I don't know why she has difficulty in dealing with this kind of illness to the point that she needs Nebuliser to be in our side as always. (Who knows when the cough and colds will attack?)
Hi everyone!
I've been invited to Greenwich First #PizzaParty #Ultimate Barkada Experinece in Rizal last Saturday at SM Center Angono to share their Blessings.
I don't actually remember when was the last time I ate pizza at GW. Especially when I got married and had kids. (Something that I missed from my very busy schedule of WAHMy!) What I love about GW was the Lasagna and the Cheesy Bread Sticks. Oh, this really satisfied my taste buds!
How time flies! Do I missed on something? This little boy is just growing up so fast. If only I could stop the time.
