Thursday, May 23, 2013

Adventures With Nestle Kimy Playstix

Hello loves!  How's your week so far?  Mine has been good so far!  A lot of things going on at work, where I spend most of my time in the day.  But I'm so glad I've learned to live a more Zen kind of work life and let stress melt away quickly.  That would be another great post isn't it?

Anyhoo, last week, we were surprised, most especially the kids, to see a package from Nestle Kimy Playstix!  We were sent two packages of 10 Nestle Kimy ice cream each!


Kimy Lava and Kimy Swirl happen to be my son's favorite flavors, so he got really excited! I immediately took photos of it on my Instagram.


Nestle Kimy Playstix are fun, multi-colored, and versatile sticks that kids could connect and build amazing toys with. This is a type of toy that I recommend because it fosters imagination and encourages creativity from our kids by building something out of a Playstix.

Here are some of the things you can build with it:


With Nestle Kimy Playstix, you can Bend & Lock, Slot and Twist or simply Slot Together.  You can find one in every pack of Nestle Kimy ice cream.



Here's my son enjoying his Kimy Lava.  So much that he finished two in one sitting!  Look at the Kimy Playstix he's holding.  Galing!  Instead of the usual popsicle sticks which hold ice creams, with Nestle Kimy ice cream, you get a platstix.  Just wash it afterwards, collect other playstix and our kids could build wonderful creations out of them!


What's super win for me is that all Nestle Kimy ice cream products contain only the recommended amount of sugar and are 100% free from artificial coloring.

Thank you Nestle for the package and GCs you sent!  My kids are enjoying the adventures of creating structures out of the Nestle Kimy Playstix.  You too could discover adventures like this!  For more information and updates, like Nestle Kimy on Facebook.





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Monday, May 20, 2013

Pregnancy Myths Busted at Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!

Last week, I was in Lolo Dad's in 6750 and was also one of the mommies invited by Wyeth Nutrition to discuss different topics on pregnancy and debunk some of the most common myths.  Having attended the event, I realized that being pregnant in the past with my two sons, I was misguided with a number of myths or "kasabihan ng matatanda" about my pregnancy.  I didn't 100% believe in them, but I still followed anyway because "wala namang mawawala."

Myths such as how to know the gender of my baby just by looking at my physical changes.  If I'm darker with a big namamaga nose, then it's a boy, otherwise, it's a girl.

Some of those weird myths I followed, but still not believed them, were:
I could not sit at the staircase because I might have a miscarriage
I should not wear any necklace or put a scarf around my neck because my unborn child might be strangled  by my umbilical cord.

Did you hear the same things or maybe you have additional myths you were told while you were pregnant too?

While in attendance to Wyeth Nutrition's ProMama press conference,  these were some of the myths debunked by celebrity hosts and pregnancy experts:

When you're pregnant, you have to eat for two.
You can't run, swim, or do yoga for the benefit of a baby's health.
Coffee can increase your risk of miscarriage.

These may sound logical; but believe it or not, these are some of the most common pregnancy myths around. Once you’ve announced your pregnancy, you’re sure to be bombarded with homespun advice from family, friends and even strangers who base their beliefs on hearsay or accepted ideologies.

So how do you distinguish fact from myth?

Listening to Wyeth ProMama’s team of Fit and Fab Mamas Amanda Griffin-Jacob, Delamar Arias and Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion is a good place to start.  The team is joined by respected pregnancy experts Dra. Christia Padolina and Dra. Angel Bandola, who are tasked to empower expectant moms against pregnancy myths and misconceptions.  The road from feeling fat to being PHAT – pregnant, hot and trendy— begins now.

Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!
Fit and Fab Moms Amanda Griffin, Delamar Arias and Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion with pregnancy experts Dra. Christia Padolina and Dra. Angel Bandola on stage discussing about pregnancy and debunking some myths.
One big pregnancy myth 
“Pregnant mothers hear things like ‘You can’t exercise’ or ‘You can’t travel because it may harm your baby.’ These are things that confuse first time moms, making them believe that there are so many ‘Can’ts’ during pregnancy,” says ProMama product manager Gino Anonuevo.

“One of the biggest pregnancy myths is that a mother’s life should take a backseat to her child’s. When a woman’s belly grows, the mom may begin to feel more like a vessel than a woman. Many give in to the mindset that beauty, youth, and energy—all those things that make up a woman’s femininity—are no longer theirs.

“This doesn’t have to be the case. Expectant mothers can say, ‘Yes!’ to a lot of things that they feel or have heard they can’t.”

The ProMama council of fit and fab moms Amanda Griffin-Jacob, Delamar Arias and Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion are walking testaments to the fact that life is further enriched by pregnancy. Tricia, a known health enthusiast, still continues on with her fit lifestyle that includes running a couple of miles a day in spite of expecting her second child this September;

Delamar who’s part of a popular radio show, doesn’t let morning sickness or hormones tone done her natural exuberance and humor in hosting her program;
Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!
Delamar with her fan, myself, taken after the event.
She's one of the fit and fab mom hosts and I adore her!
And finally, 2-time mom Amanda Griffin-Jacob hasn’t succumbed to what she calls the “mommy meltdown” and is still considered to be one of the most beautiful faces in Philippine showbiz.

“It’s our goal for pregnant women to live and love their pregnancy,” says Amanda. “Every pregnancy should be celebrated; women should feel nurtured by doing the things that can make them feel confident. Being fit and fab during pregnancy should be every expecting mother’s goal!”

To a fit and fab pregnancy
Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!
If there’s one thing that’s definitely not a myth, it’s the fact that pregnant women should take special care of their nutritional needs.

Wyeth Nutrition, makers of ProMama, understands this, and wants every woman to fully enjoy the journey of pregnancy. A nutritional milk drink designed to support women—and not just the unborn baby—during pregnancy.  ProMama focuses on the life giver to address the needs of both mother and child.

“The fulcrum of each family is the mother. Without her, the family would fall apart—emotionally, mentally, physically, psychologically. Wyeth Nutrition fully acknowledges these values with ProMama, the milk that takes care of mothers so they can take care of their children,” says Anonuevo.

Only ProMama contains the Pro-Nutri Builders, ingredients that support the health and development of both mother and child during pregnancy.  These include Maternal Immunity Enhancers like Beta Carotene, which has antioxidant and immunostimulatory properties, and Vitamins C, E and A, which also helps promote good vision and cellular growth.
Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!
Pro-Nutri Builders are also targeted for the growing baby. ProMama has Mental Enhancers like DHA, a nutrient important for a child’s visual and mental development; Folic Acid, which is essential for the development of the nervous system and in preventing neural tube defects; and Zinc, which assists in fetal neurodevelopment. ProMama’s formula also contains Bone and Muscle Builders such as Vitamin D, important for calcium metabolism and to support an unborn baby’s bone and teeth development; Protein, the building block of all tissues; and Calcium, which supports bone development.

ProMama, which is available in Vanilla Delight Flavor, has only 15 percent of calories from fat. Just two servings of ProMama daily can help promote appropriate weight gain during pregnancy.

Yes You Can
Wyeth ProMama: MAMA Yes, You Can!The road to dispelling the biggest pregnancy myth of them all is now on the rise – and Wyeth Nutrition hopes that expecting mothers will eventually embrace the value of putting effort into looking and feeling great during pregnancy.

“When I was pregnant, nothing stopped me from doing yoga, wearing heels, hosting my TV show, travelling and even wearing a bikini. I enjoyed life as much as I enjoyed my pregnancy and it paid off. My 2 boys are happy and healthy,” shares Amanda. There’s nothing quite like experiencing motherhood firsthand.”

“When moms are healthy and happy, so are their babies—even while they’re still in the womb. Moms should not be afraid to say 'Yes!' to form-fitting clothes, traveling to experience the world, wearing heels, and even exercising. Getting through the roadblock of feeling fat to feeling pregnant, hot and tempting aids in a healthy, beautiful pregnancy," adds Amanda.

About Wyeth Nutrition
Wyeth Nutrition, formerly Pfizer Nutrition, is part of NestlĂ© S.A.  Wyeth Nutrition develops premium-quality nutritional products scientifically-designed to meet the needs of infants and young children, pregnant and lactating mothers, and adults. As pioneers in infant nutritional science, our mission is to provide the best nutritional support for future healthy outcomes. For nearly a century, Wyeth Nutrition has leveraged scientific research, world class manufacturing and product safety standards to drive scientifically-sound solutions that offer parents confidence, help nourish children and support their healthy futures. It employs the same level of excellence in delivering nutrient-rich products to adults.





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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Watch for Alagang Wilkins: Mom Knows Best on TV!

Last March, Wilkins launched Alagang Wilkins: Moms Know Best. In fact, I also wrote about how like Wilkins, I give only the best to my kids and impose high standard internet safety rules for them.  In that post, I also shared that Wilkins and Smart Parenting launched a writing contest for moms nationwide where contestants had to write about an inspiring story of a mother’s love.

Alagang Wilkins: Moms Know Best contest received stories that best embodies a mother's love and care for her family. There was an enormous amount of support from moms nationwide. And that’s no surprise as Wilkins is the most trusted water brand by moms.

The stories gathered serve as a reminder of how unconditional a mother’s love is. You can be inspired by these stories from this link: http://bit.ly/YH4ZrU

The exciting news is, among the entries, Wilkins chose one story and as promised, it was turned into a TVC mini-series.  Congratulations to the mommy winner, I'm sure she's very thrilled right now!  Apart from this, she also received Php 10,000 cash and P5,000 gift certificates for Wilkins products.

Watch out for it on the Alagang Wilkins Moms Microsite or on this link and see why a mother's love is truly the best. http://bit.ly/145KnYB





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Friday, May 17, 2013

Practical Fashion: In The Navy

Hello loves! How was your week so far? Mine has been hectic at work as usual. This day is even not far from over. I'm actually on the road (yup! Blogging from my mobile phone) right now, rushing to our gig tonight at Luxent Hotel in QC. So if you're around the area, hope you could drop by.

Let me share as well, last Friday, I had a pleasant surprise when a blogger friend, Lourdes, passed by Luxent Hotel to see/hear us play. I was really touched!


Lourdes is the blogger behind Nanay Lunches With Love

Well on to my practical fashion outfit yesterday, I looked like a Navy Girl! I think about the navy when I see stripes, navy blue, white and red.








The Outfit
Top: Ukay
Bottom: Black stretch skinny office pants from Landmark
Shoes: Parisian
Belt: Red leatherette from Mom
Bag: Sac Manille
Watch: Hubby's G-Shock

Kedon Residence in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna

Summer is definitely not yet over! You still have around 2-3 more weekends to make that out of town trip and plan a swimming outing with the whole family!

One of the not very far venues you could go to is Kedon Residence in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. Kedon Residence is one of the newest and better private pools you could rent for whole day, night or for overnight.  It offers two houses which could be integrated should you come in a really big group.  The two houses, Kedon Unit A and Kedon Unit B, are both good for 30 occupants each.

We stayed at Kedon Residence Unit A. The complete amenities which come with the rent are perfect for families like us. What I like about the place is it's very spacious, clean and modern-looking.  It has a certain minimalist charm that makes you like it more as the hours go by.

Facilities:
1 Kiddie Pool
1 Adult Pool
3 Pool Lounge
2 Solar Tent with Tables and Chairs
1 Function/Mess Hall
2 Toilet and Bath
2 Double Deck Bed (double&single size beds)
6 Double Size
2 Single Bed
1 Public Shower
1 Videoke
1 LCD TV with Cignal Cable
1 Refrigerator
1 Barbeque Area
1 Gas Stove
1 Water Dispenser
Parking Space

Photos of Kedon Residences Unit A:
Swimming Pool

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna


Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna


Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna


Rooms


Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Dining and Living Area, Kitchen and other Facilities

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Kedon Residence Pansol Laguna

Review
- Cleanliness.
I like the fact that it's one of the newer private pools in Pansol that's why its cleanliness is quite already expected. I'm happy it didn't fail me in this aspect. When you have kids, a place that's clean is one of the more important things we look for. When we arrived, every corner was spic-and-span! Each room was clean and bathroom floors were dry. I didn't see one roach in the kitchen area. The pool was newly treated and the water was clear.
- Space.
Based on the photos above, Kedon Residences is not selfish with space. It says in their website that each Kedon units can only accommodate 30. But I think with the space it has it can go up to 40.
- Facilities.
Among the private pools we've rented in the past, Kedon Residences is ahead in terms of completeness in its facilities. Videoke machine pa lang, winner na! There is something for each age group to do. The older group, sat together in the corner pool lounge. The mommies were at the dining or kitchen, the boys were either at the other corner pool lounge or the living area to watch basketball on tv. The beds and pillows in the 3 rooms are abundant. Just bring your own blanket, which is understandable, because it's like your personal clothing di ba? For cooking/food, the bbq pit, gas stove, refrigerator and a water dispenser are all available. There are only few things in your mommy checklist that you need to bring.
- Pool.
The pool is really warm, because they claim that it naturally came from the hot springs of Mt. Makiling. Having a toddler made me appreciate it more that they have a kiddie pool. I don't need to worry each time my toddler is in the water. The adult pool size is just right for leisure swimming and lounging, not much for lap swimming.
-Location.
If you are from Metro Manila, you will only spend 2 hours on the road. The location isn't hard to find. Pass by the South Luzon Expressway, then exit to Calamba. It's at Pansol Hotspring Village , Lago Vista, Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna.
- Price.
One word: Reasonable.  You can rent one whole unit for as low as P10,000.00 for day use on a non-peak season up to P23,000.00 for a 22-hour stay (overnight rate during peak, off-peak it's P18,000).

To know more about Kedon Residence visit their website  or like them on Facebook.

Summer is not yet over!  Have you got any more out of town or swimming trips with the family? :)





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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

My Joy Ultra TVC "Barangay" Copy

Hello loves!  How was your long weekend?  How was Mother's Day as well?  To answer those questions myself, I had a great Mother's Day experience last weekend.  We went to Kedon Residences in Pansol, Laguna (really nice place, will blog about it soon) to swim together with hubby's family/friends where we also celebrated Mother's Day.  Early in the morning, I received a surprise Mother's Day card made by my elder son.  He's the sweetest!   I simply love being a MOM!

Anyway, I've been perennially asked by family and friends to post a video of my latest TV commercial project for Joy Ultra with Michael V. (entitled "Barangay")t.  But to my dismay, I still couldn't provide.  Also, believe it or not, I've seen myself on the commercial only twice.  I'm not a TV junkie really that's why.  Plus being a full-time working person, with kids to play/bond with when I get home and weekends devoted to going out with the family, watching TV is a leisure for me already.  The closest I have to showing you a video copy of the TV Commercial (which hopefully I could get soon from my agent) is this:


-- a TV screenshot of the commercial, took by hubby.  That's me, the girl in pink with big eyes and open mouth. :)

I promise, once I get a hold of the video, I will post it here.  For now, I wish I could see the full-length commercial myself soon.

Til' then!  Goodnight loves!  Have a great week ahead!


Value For Money Back-To-School Shopping

Are you done shopping for your children's back-to-school needs? Honestly, I'm not yet done, but I already started. After almost experiencing a heart attack when I enrolled my son, we went to SM Manila to do some shopping using the SM Accessories gift vouchers I received in the mail and of course our budgeted back-to-school shopping money.

In my recent post about SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers, I mentioned that they've got discounted merchandise which will give any moms big savings! I've bought the big ticketed items for him such as his school bag, lunch kit, uniforms, shoes and other accessories. I haven't ticked any item yet on his books and school supplies list. :)

I just want to share the great deal I got from my recent shopping at SM. When they said, "We've got it all for you" they really weren't joking.

School Bag
Since my now Grade 4 student son is no longer fond of character-designed bags, he spotted this plain trolley bag sitting at one corner.  When I picked it up, I was so surprised that it was on 50% discounted sale!  From P1,700.00 it was down to P800.00 +!  Imagine that huge drop in price?  If I were to buy him the character-branded bags of this size, it would have been a slash of P3,000 on my budget!  The material of the bag is very durable and made of quality.  You could tell with the stitches and the canvass used.  I'm so glad we noticed this bag!


Lunch Kit.
My son's a basketball player and aspires to be a member of their school's varsity.  Since his bag is already plain, he chose an insulated lunch kit with a basketball design.  This is the closest we got to the basketball themed lunch kit.  Why is this value for money?  It's made by quality bag manufacturer, Hawk Bags.  It has a lifetime warranty.  Wow!  Lifetime!  I could just bring it to ANY SM store if there are problems with its stitches, zippers and have it repaired.  Another winning factor is that, it came with a free 300ml water jug! :)  Got it for P600.00 only.  Other quality insulated lunch kits (without warranty) cost P1,000 and above.

School Shoes.
Would you believe, that this very EXACT brand and design of school shoes is what we've been buying for the last 4 years?  Yes and it's my son's choice to begin with, and because it's really durable, it has become my favorite as well!  Hardytogs Shoes is my choice for active kids such as mine.  Imagine, my son had ran (spell r-a-c-e) with it, kicked ball with it, slid with it, walked it in puddles/mud during rainy season, and had been through hell with it.  But still at the end of the school year, it's still in one compact piece!  Talk about durability and quality talaga!  But I guess, this will be the last year that he'll get the same design, because we already got the biggest size for this SKU.  His feet grow big really fast!

Take a closer look at the stitches of this shoes.  It's double-stitched and the rubber used for the sole is the non-slippery but really thick one.  I'm so glad I saw this shoes back when he was in grade one and he's had happy feet in school ever since. :) Oh this quality shoes is P1,200+ only.

School Uniform.
Nelson is the brand of choice when it comes to school uniforms.  I used to look for them in Divisoria and each time I wanted to buy him Nelsons there (it's cheaper in Divisoria) they're already out of stock.  They say that the sewers of Nelson are the original but really old ones.  So whatever production they have, they just distribute it to SM branches and the quantity left, are sold in stalls in Divisoria.  They don't over-produce because they say the sewers get tired easily.  That's what I was told. :)

I bought him five polos, last time I bought was when he was in grade 2.  He has grown so big since that time.  As for the pants, I bought him three for now.  The polo costs P229.00 each while the bottoms were at P349.00 each.

Undergarments.
I always buy him this brand because of quality, durability and comfort.  No need to expound. Each pack of three, costs P320 each.

Socks and other Accessories.
The socks were on sale as well as this canvass wallet with chain.   Not shown in the picture is his ala-Aviator Sunglasses.  Pumoporma na si Kuya! :)

So there you have it my back-to-school shopping where I scored huge discounts and got myself great deals! How about you?  Did you find any exciting deal like I did during your back-to-school shopping?





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Saturday, May 11, 2013

SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers

Few more weeks to go and it's BACK-TO-SCHOOL Moms and Dads!  Have you enrolled your child in school?   I already did just yesterday.  I almost had a heart attack while paying at the cashier for his tuition, spell GASTOS!  School supplies and books not yet included as well as his new uniform, school shoes, bag, lunch kit, tumbler, socks and other pa-gwapo accessories!  But of course, I want to give the best for my kids so OK lang! :)

Speaking of giving the best, SM Accessories Kids has everything on my back-to-school list of things to buy!  Now, let me tinker which among these Cool School Savers must-haves should I purchase for my grade-schooler:
SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers
SM Accessories Cool School Savers Must-haves!

SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers

Good thing, I could have BIG Savings and GREAT Deals at SM Accessories Kids!  This back-to-school season, you too could save up to P800.00 on school bags, socks, tumblers, and more with SM Accessories' special discount coupons!


I can't wait for these discount coupons to be distributed in-store and printed in major broadsheets this month of May!

SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers
Front of SM Accessories Kids  Discount Coupon

SM Accessories Kids Cool School Savers
Back of SM Accessories Kids Discount Coupon
Discount Coupon Mechanics:
  • Please surrender coupon upon payment
  • Only one coupon can be used per transaction
  • This coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount
  • This coupon is valid from May 1 -31, 2013
  • Valid in all SM Branches nationwide
To find out more about these Cool School Savers, Like SM Accessories Kids on Facebook, or you may follow them on Twitter and Instagram




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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Joys of Being A Mother Plus A Mother's Day Giveaway

"Kapag nanganganak ka, parang nasa hukay na ang isa mong paa."

Do you believe that Filipino "kasabihan"?  I do.  It was in 2003 when I first became a mom, I was in my early 20s.  I will never ever forget that first experience of pregnancy, of the painful labor, the hilarious story of me being high on anesthesia during childbirth (I was talking about my properties, which I don't have), seeing the biggest baby in the nursery which belonged to me (he was 9.2 lbs), and most especially, the near-death experience due to internal hemorrhage 9 days after giving birth to my first born.
My nine-month preggy tummy
It was both the happiest and the lowest/depressing point in my life.  I've suffered from pain, trauma and sacrificed a lot but kept my presence of mind, pulled myself together and fought the weakness.  I came out stronger as a woman and as a MOTHER after that experience.  I survived.

Recalling that time sends shivers to me still but as a wiser person now, it was an experience that taught me a lot about faith, about sacrifices, about standing up, about being strong, all because I was already a MOTHER.  There's a tiny gift from God that you're responsible for.  To take care, to nurture, to teach and to LOVE.  

It was only after seven years that I became pregnant again.  The nightmare of my first childbirth kept on coming back to me especially when I was in my third trimester.  But with prayers and stronger faith, God blessed me with a comfortable and almost painless childbirth and recovery.  He knew how difficult was my first, so He saved me from pain the second time around.  

JOYS OF BEING A MOTHER
The greatest thing that happened to my life was when I became a MOTHER.  I love the part that pairs of lovely big eyes stare at me first thing in the morning with so much love and happiness.  I love the hugging, the kissing and the sweet voices calling me "MOMMY."  I love the feeling of satisfaction that I get whenever my first born performs well in school, academics or non-academics, and other parents come up to me to say congratulations.  I love it when I hear "Po" and "Opo" from their tiny voices.  I love it when in their own ways, they express how much they love me, through letters, through strokes of their hands on my face, through hugging and through holding my hand.  The greatest name I've ever been called was when my boys call me "MOMMY."
My first born at 6 months and my second baby at 3 months.
MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY
Mother's Day is coming up soon and what better way to celebrate our special day than to host a giveaway to all the hardworking, dedicated, loving, talented, multi-tasking, strong, patient, self-less and beautiful mothers like YOU!

I've always believed that even if we're already moms, we should take time out to take care of our healths, to spend quality me-time and to beautify ourselves.  Mother's Day is YOUR day and being a MOTHER should be celebrated!

WHAT YOU COULD WIN:
First Prize
  • Your Unica Hija online shop has sponsored a Limited Edition Real Techniques Make-Up Brush Set by Samantha Chapman which costs Php 1,250.00
  • P 500.00 worth of Flawless Gift Certificate
  • P 1,000.00 worth of Jollibee Gift Certificates


Second Prize
  • Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Gentle Exfoliating Facial Wash
  • Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Alcohol-free Toner with Hazel Extract
  • P1,000.00 worth of Jollibee Gift Certificates
Third Prize
  • Holy Carabao! Holistic Farms Banana and Milk Organic Bath Soap
  • P500.00 worth of Jollibee Gift Certificates
  • USB 2.0 Mini 4 Port Hub
HOW TO WIN:
  1. Follow ALL the simple tasks enumerated in the Rafflecopter widget.
  2. Answer this question on the comment form: "What are your Joys of being a Mother?"
Terms & Conditions:
  1. Open to all MOMS nationwide.  
  2. Giveaway will be done through Rafflecopter.
  3. Duration: May 8 to 22 , 2013.
  4. 3 winners will be electronically selected through Rafflecopter.
  5. Announcement of winners will be on May 25, 2013 via Mommy Practicality's blog.
  6. Winners will be notified through email.
  7. Prizes shall be shipped to winners.
  8. Mommy Practicality's decision is final.
So there you have it!  Good luck to all mommy participants of this Mother's Day Giveaway!  Advance Happy Mother's Day to you and to your moms as well!


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Hello loves ! If you've been a reader of my humble blog, you'd know that I have an acoustic band and that we regularly play this month at Luxent Hotel. It's also the time when I dress like a lady (as in dresses, short skirts, shiny shimmering tops and exaggerated accessories) and wear full make-up.
Euphony Band