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Last year, I visited several organic farms in the country and learned about organic farming. I've been in the look out for organic produce and other products but never heard of an organic milk formula for children three years onwards. HiPP Organic Kindermilk Soon In The Philippines Inspired by the benefits of nature, HiPP Organic Kindermilk is specially formulated using only the finest organic milk. HiPP is one of the leading baby food companies in Europe , with nutrition expertise going back 50 years. They exercise the strictest tests in every stage of production, ensuring that the product remains pure and free from unwanted chemicals. Their special Organic Formula is Certified Organic by the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP) and by the European Union (EU). HiPP Organic Kindermilk , which will soon be available in the Philippines , is the ideal complement to a child’s diet from 3 years onwards . It contains natural Omega-3 to promote brain develo...

Forty-seven (47) years ago two enterprising sisters and their sister-in-law, Milagros Leelin-Yee, Clarita Leelin-Go, and Doris Wilson-Leelin opened a small bakeshop on a 70 square meter space along Pasong Tamo Street . In a simple set-up: two display cases, ten employees, and family members pitching in to help mix ingredients, Goldilocks started. Indeed, almost five decades later, Goldilocks is now the largest Filipino-owned bakeshop chain in the world.  More impressively, generations of Filipinos consider it not only as a brand, but a time-honored family tradition. Last week, husband and I bought this birthday cake for mom As the company approaches its 50th year in the Philippines, Goldilocks continues to strengthen its position as a genuine Filipino Icon. Just recently, it added another impressive milestone to its long list of achievements by opening its 400th local store in Davao.

Herbalife ’s director of worldwide fitness and education, Samantha Clayton shares Top Ten (10) tips for a Healthy Holidays ! She said  “No matter where you are on your personal wellness journey, think twice before over-indulging during the next few weeks. My advice is to, at the very least, try to break even and maintain your weight this holiday season. It’s amazing how easy it is to gain weight in such a short amount of time, and although weight gain is an easy as eating a few too many pieces of pie, taking off those pounds come January is a much harder tasks.” To keep those calories from creeping on this holiday season, Herbalife is sharping these top 10 tips: Tip 1 – No savings: Don’t cut down or starve all day to enjoy the party at night. Skipping your breakfast and lunch is a not a good way to avoid weight gain. There are many reasons why this is a good tactic; a drop in sugar level, lack of energy and lack of concentration are just a few of the down galls of the ...

Last Saturday, I visited two schools having a special event which both aim to raise funds for the victims of typhoon Yolanda and the recent calamity. Early morning, I was in Treston International School to join their Christmas bazaar. In the afternoon, I was at  Sacred Heart Academy to watch adorable little boys and girls having their rehearsal for a Christmas stage presentation entitle, "The Secret of Christmas Eve" happening today, December 16, 10:00 am at the 7th Floor of CAP Building in Makati.  Sacred Heart School committed in providing high standard of education and values formation and t he acclaimed   Helen O’Grady Drama Academy  team up to unleash the potentials of the children in dramatic arts. 

We watched Barbie Live last December 11 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena . I wasn't able to bring my nephews and niece because they have class that morning. I love the show! Who's not gonna love Barbie?  It started last September in Singapore and will travel Asia through 2014. Here in Manila, it was shown at the Mall of Asia Arena from December 11-15, 2013 with 11 performances only. Where you able to catch Barbie Live?  Barbie Live  has a modern storyline and amazing choreography. Anyhow, here are some photos taken during the opening. 

Goodbye weekend TV date -- Hello Nuvali!  DC and Res Toe Run get kids moving. The idea of putting up physical activities for kids and parents to enjoy is truly remarkable. The  Rumble Yard  is the  first action-inspired kids event brought to us by Res Toe Run  and  DC  in partnership with  Nuvali Solenad 2, Ayala Malls, K-Zone, Travelife, Mart Parenting, Dental First, Sharpie Pens, Faber Castell, Krispy Kreme, Kettle Korn, Off Lotion, Oishi Foods  Inc. among others. DC and Res Toe Run team up to create a weekend of physical activities for the kids. Last Saturday, my  Litel  brother and I went all the way to Solenad 2 for the first leg of the Rumble Yard. It's a  two-day  action-packed kids affair featuring several fun-filled activities such as  learning to balance on a gyroboard, busting shoe balloons, Xbox gaming, micro scooters,  ceramic painting  and a lot more. Admission was free....

Located at the  Dr. A Santos Road cor. President Ave., Sucat Parañaque , SM Supermarket BF Parañaque   SM City BF opens last Novemaber 28. Kris Aquino,  SM’s holiday endorser, toured the store for the very first time. “Not overwhelming store size but it’s complete… everything you need is in SM and it’s all affordable; mura dito.” her remarks halfway through her shopping. Upon entry, she was greeted by the 3+1 promos on selected appliances where shoppers get one extra for every three appliance they get. She was also happy to see Holiday Baskets of different shapes and sizes filled with goodies which make very fitting gifts for friends and loved ones. She lingered at the imported aisles amazed of food discoveries she and her children enjoy snacking on. She said it was surprising to find products not usually available in other supermarkets.

Do you know what causes nerve aging? It's due to Vitamin B12 deficiency, the vitamin  responsible for maintaining and regenerating the myelin sheath . Specific to mature adults, nerve aging occurs because the body produces less stomach acid needed to absorb Vitamin B12. This, in effect, leads to a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Neurogen-E Launches Life in Your Hands Campaign , creating Better Opportunities for Women by Fighting the Effects of Nerve Aging According to reports, mature adults need to take a high dose of Vitamin B Complex (500 – 1000 micrograms everyday) to effectively treat nerve aging. Neurogen-E, a nerve vitamin that fights nerve aging because specific to mature adults, it provides the RIGHT DOSE at the RIGHT PRICE.

After weeks of training under Crossfit Manila (CFMNL) and Siltless Deep Sea Diving Center , it would appear that our AXE Apollo Team Philippines members are ready to go! CFMNL , with branches in Makati, the Fort, Pasig, Libis and Alabang, gave ten high intensity workouts to Evan Ray Datuin, Ramil Santos, and Chino Roque, a battery of 7 minute AMRAP (as many rounds/reps as possible) of wall balls, box jumps, squat thrusts, push-ups, and chin-ups. In doing this, the physical limits of the trio were rapidly pushed to the brink, and then expanded immediately afterwards. 

Mom used to tell us to brush our teeth with Pepsodent.  She would mention the brand when we talked about toothpaste because we really like the product and use it. Second reason, I know it's more affordable compared to other brands. Recently, the company Unilever through its brand Pepsodent launced the "Brushing Adventure Campaign" which promotes brushing our teeth twice a day! Held at Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila, kids enjoyed an adventure-filled day thru Pepsodent Brushing Adventure Musical Play . FDI World Dental Federation , and the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) were also present to support the campaign.

As the long holiday season gets into full swing, SM supermalls decorated their malls with this year's Christmas theme. I was in SM Fairview few weeks ago to witness the launch of Amazing Despicable Christmas . Mr. Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes and two of the hilarious minions, Stuart and Jerry  bop their way to SM City Fairview!  I was overwhelmed to see a lot of mall-goers gathered at SM Fairview Atrium, they were very early just to personally experience amazing despicable Christmas!

It is no secret that there are countless chocolate products especially made for kids. Kinder Joy is a chocolate brand owned by the International chocolate and confectionery player, Ferrero . It has the element of surprise! Half of the Kinder Joy egg contains yummy chocolate and another half a toy, kids never know what toy they're going to get. :) My daughter and I braved the rainy afternoon to witness the launch of Kinder Joy at the SM Mall of Asia. The moment we arrived, I sensed that she will have fun with the kiddie activities in the event. We were in for exciting treats like face painting, glitter tattoo, joy ride race, photo booth and painting your own Kinderino! She appreciate arts, and can sit in one place for longer time doing arts and crafts. As a mom, it's my role to support her interests and hobbies. The highlight of the launch was the staging of a children's musical and play titled 'The Land of Surprise' , magicians, balloon artists, acrob...

I cook and it's one of the household chores I love to do yet at times I also get disappointed when faced with cooking dilemmas. Let say, you're preparing a delightful and expensive meal for the whole family including your in-laws and relatives unfortunately, the grilled fish and chicken you're cooking stick to the wire or to the foil you're using. You baked pasta, but when you removed the covering, most of the cheese toppings stick to it.  GLAD Products including the new NON-Stick Aluminum Foil No need to worry anymore! GLAD makers of Aluminum Foil, Cling Wrap, Cook and Bake, Press and Seal introduced the new  GLAD Non-stick Aluminum Foil. 

Hello mommies, what are your plans for the weekend? Why don't you bring the whole family especially the kids at the newly opened Handventure Land in Eastwood Mall ? In celebration of Global Handwashing Day , Safeguard opens Handventure Land in Eastwood Mall starting today, October 11 until Sunday, October 13 from 11am-9pm . For several years, Safeguard has been actively promoting hand washing to fight leading diseases such as diarrhea and pneumonia . It also raises the awareness on the importance of hand washing at five (5) critical times: before eating, before handling food, after using the toilet, after touching pets, most especially after playtime .

Being a mom, I need to learn a variety of cuisine so I keep searching for delicious food that I can serve to my family. I'm loyal to local cooking but still open to new and different flavors. I was in the launched of the Master Chef 2013 at SM HyperMarket Cubao last September 5, 2013. It was hosted by Papa Dan of 97.1 Barangay LS and Monica Vallero of Unamg Hirit . The MasterChef 2013 is a cooking competition to be held in all 37 SM HyperMarkets nationwide. The competition is open to anyone who cook well. Aspirant Master Chefs must incorporate a routine that wows the crowd. Aside from cooking, he or she must have a talent too. He or she could sing, dance, act or anything that will amaze the crowd. At the end of it all, Master Chefs 2013 will introduce a new breed of Super Chefs that are not only good cooks but also talented individuals.

June, the start of school year, my daughter Bianca is in Grade II while my son, Euki enrolled for Kindergarten. They both have morning classes. My daughter needs to wake up as early as 5 in the morning to prepare going to school. Sometimes, she had difficulty eating her breakfast because she is still sleepy. So I just make sure at least she has a glass of milk before going to school.

Last Sunday, I watched the grand finals of the nationwide kiddie talent competition, SM Little Star held at SM Centerstage in SM Mall of Asia . The event fell on a Sunday when most of us are spending time at home, watching these smart, talented was super fun. I also salute their proud parents cheering and dancing in front of the stage during the talent portion, it was inspiring.

  I remember Camille Prats on her starring role as ‘Sarah’ in “ Sarah: Ang Munting Prinsesa” a localized version of the children’s classic, “A Little Princess”. For 20 years, her growth as a child star, Camille has always been a prevalent force in local showbiz. Today, among her many projects, Camille is a host of the widely-popular female talk show “Mars” and stars in the teleserye “ Bukod Kang Pinagpala ” both aired in GMA 7. But for all her accomplishments as a young actress, Camille is still most proud of her role as mother to her only son, Nathan.

June signals the end of summer and the start of the school year in the Philippines. It’s also the month when we celebrate our independence from colonial rule. It is the halfway point to a year that was hopefully good and is just about to get better. So how to cope with this high-stress period of mid-year, when everything – from school starting to mid-year office reviews to higher-volume traffic turns your comfortable home ground into a battleground?

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF’s) Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program advocates learning through play in education centers throughout the Philippines for children aged 3 to 5.   The World Health Organization recommends that children between the ages 5 and 17 should have at least 60 minutes of physical play daily for proper physical and mental development.   Operating on the research-supported idea that play, particularly physical play, promotes not only good health but also boosts a child’s mental development.  The Department of Education, Play Pilipinas and Johnson and Johnson (Philippines) , Inc. have come together to advocate the role of play in child development through a campaign called “ Di Lang Laro ang Laro ”.

Bianca and Eukie I still remember when I used to teach my younger sister how to bath her first born and what to do every time she got sick. No, I'm not a mom but I guess I'm one to the babies and children I took care when I used to work in the hospital as a pediatric nurse. The same love and care I gave to my patients and children in our family. 

When I started blogging, one of my favorite topic is about advocacy, corporate social response. Perhaps, knowing that someone is willing to help gives us hope .  The recent blog post I shared in one of my website is about " Girl Talk,Your Voice Your Move " , a campaign from Modess Philippines wherein young girls had the opportunity to speak out for the recent May election. Modess Philippines compiled these shout outs  and put it into a special edition publication called Girl Talk then sent it to our senators. I hope our senators got their copy of this book.  Not so long, I met some of our public officials, including some of our senators. Certainly, a short interview would not be enough to get to know them but it also leave us an impression of what kind of person they are - are they accommodating, sincere and do they speak well.  Mrs. Hanepbuhay ,  Senator Cynthia Villa r,  is one of the senators I met few years before the election through the ...

Last Mother's Day Ceelin, the leading children’s Vitamin C brand, came up with a Mother’s Day tribute that highlighted their campaign for this year, "Pamana". With the word’s direct English translation being inheritance, Ceelin’s Pamana campaign highlights the sacrifices moms have made, as well as the values and lessons they have left their children to help shape the people they are today. 

We attended several Mother's Day event - there's an intimate gathering courtesy of Ford Philippines . The most recent was the partnership of   Microsoft Philippines and McDonald’s Philippines, Paint and Celebrate, a campaign  where kids use technology in expressing their love and gratitude to their moms last Mother’s Day. Created by Angelica Cabrera, Photo courtesy of McDo Philippines FB Page

Calling all Crocs fans! The much-awaited, and the biggest shoe sale event in one venue is back. On its 5th year, the Crocs Megasale 2013 is happening once again at the grounds of NBC Tent in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig , with a mind-blowing price slash of up to 90%. Get your hoarding game face on, rain or shine, on May 31 to June 2, from 10am to 8pm . 

Summer vacation is almost over. I'm sure all is set for another school year. You almost completed your child's school supplies and paid the tuition fees. I've been passing by the Market! Market! mall and SM department stores recently and saw a huge crowd in the children's department and at the ground floor section where school supplies are available.  As for me, I'm also preparing for school - for my husband who's been teaching college students at Grace Christian College.

  On Mother’s Day, Ford Motor Company invited mothers and expectant mothers for an intimate Mother’s Day celebration at Chef’s Rodriguez place at Corinthian’s Garden. I was one of the invited guests - even if I’m not yet a mom nor a pregnant woman, thanks to Ford for an afternoon of learning and scrumptious food.

The fight against hunger has been a major initiatives of many organizations both private and non-private sectors such is the  United Nations  World Food Programme .    

I searched for blogs owned and written by a deaf girl or boy and found some that talks about their medical condition,  their daily routines and their aspirations.  As an individual who used to be in the medical field seldom I encountered deaf patients. After realization, I remember nothing about sign language except the simple gestures such as pain, hunger, love. Now, I wonder what happens when a deaf and a hearing person like me don't understand each other. 

You might have seen the newest kiddie game show on GMA-7  in partnership with Wyeth Nutrition  entitled " Bonakid Pre-School Ready Set Laban " . This fun-filled game show for kids test their  strength, energy and determination.  Featuring Bonakid Pre-School,  a powdered milk drink specially formulated to help support the nutritional needs of  children 4 years and older.  

  Samsung Digital Home Appliances redefines home living with an array of technologically advanced appliances designed to meet the demands of modern families while affording them means to spend more quality time together. Held at Rockwell Tent in Makati City aptly dubbed “ Love@Home ,” Samsung unveiled its latest innovations in home appliances that will redefine the way Filipino families make their homes a cozy and love-filled abode.On hand to welcome the guests were Daejoong Kim, Business Unit Adviser for Samsung Digital Appliances and Joey Hidalgo, Business Unit Head for Samsung Digital Appliances.

  Samsung , the country’s leading phone brand, stays ahead of the competition as it brings back its most awaited PRE-SUMMER SALE beginning today, March 8 for its leading models and latest gadgets from the best-selling  Samsung Galaxy S III to the Samsung Galaxy Note II to the Samsung Galaxy Camera.

The company who develop the Philippine Stock Exchange Centre in January 1996, Andrea North project at the 2.8-hectare former Pepsi Cola property in New Manila, Quezon City and the luxury high-rise condomium and subdivision living project called "The Alexandra" moves forward to a brighter and new horizon in partnership with Greenhills Properties Inc. (GPI).  The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement led by Amador Bacani, Philrealty President and Gerardo Lanuza, Jr. Chairman of GPI held today at EDSA Shangri La Hotel.

  Mommies, what do you usually give as a birthday or Christmas present  to your children and inaanak ? I still remember about few years ago the gift I gave to my 1 year old inaanak . It was a set of fairytale books with colorful prints. I seldom give toys as a gift. I like something that's more useful that kids will learn while playing.

  We love discounts and promos! This year of the water snake Gus Studio Manila is running an advocacy Trade-in Trade-up Promo for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity Philippines. Here are the details and promo mechanics:

  What are your stand about divorce, on families broken? Parents separated, children abandoned, some left to relatives? Wife left by his husband without financial support. Husband confuse, resorted to alcohol and other vices. Husband and wife reconciliation fails, so what happens to their children? I cannot speak for the them who have experienced this problem but definitely, this marital issues are truly unacceptable. And if ever I’ll be on their shoes, maybe my greatest weapon is to keep in mind God’s law about marriage, “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:9 Photo Credit: Farl flickr.com/photos/89972557@N00/2015713686/