There are so many gifts I wish to receive or think of as a mom which I could write on this post for the most celebrated occasion this month - Mother's Day. But only a few that if I receive from my loved ones, will I truly appreciate and cry buckets of tears of joy for.
Whether you are a mom of one or more than 4 kids, whether you work out of home, stay at home or work from home, we all get to a point when we get so exhausted like it's the end of the world.  Aminin mo minsan you just want to abruptly stop with whatever you're doing and wish you could teleport to another country of your desire, to a beach, to a salon, to a stage or to wherever and daydream that you're doing something else.  You just want to getaway for a while.  NOT THAT you don't like what you're doing as a mom.  But motherhood gets really exhausting most of the time.  We talented moms just make it "look" easy, but seriously, we're dying inside!

Please don't get me wrong, being a mother is one of the best things that has ever happened to my life, it's just draining.  I'm just as lucky as many other moms out there that my family knows exactly how to celebrate my motherhood on my day (wrote one Mother's Day celebration HERE.)

So for your moms, if you're the daughter or the son..
For the men, if you're the husband or the partner..
For you mom (yup that's us!)...

Here's a list of gift ideas Moms will truly appreciate:

1. Love letters/cards and flowers - Kids and hubbies, please NEVER forget to write Mommy a love letter or make a DIY  Mother's Day card and make sure you insert it in the bouquet you'll be surprising her with.  I could actually suggest any material gift, but nothing beats the thoughtfulness, creativity, the effort you bring in making something out of nothing.  Mommies will cry buckets of tears when she sees something made by her kids.  Believe me, I've cried gallons and gallons of tears.  The bouquet is a bonus.  It could be a santan or any flower you picked outside, tie it together to make it pretty.  Moms love this, trust me!
2. Breakfast in bed - Moms wake up pretty early to prepare kids in school, to prepare/serve their husbands and themselves in the morning, so why not reverse the role this time.  Mother's day usually falls during school break, so kids, it's your turn to return the favor even for just a day. Dads, partners, husbands, please initiate this simple but meaningful activity.  Cook or serve her favorite breakfast.  
3. Do mommy duties for her - So you started serving her breakfast, if you're not planning anything for Mother's Day, then why not make her feel celebrated the whole day by doing her duties at least for a day. If you can't, just don't let her do anything, let her relax.  She deserves at least a day off right?
4. Massage/Spa date - Speaking of gift of relaxation, aside from not letting her do anything, give mommy a Spa GC or massage her yourself (kahit feet nga lang and head, ok na eh!) so she could finally have her tired and crying muscles be treated to a good rub.  To us tired mommas, it's one of the best feelings in the world.  FYI to those who want to massage their moms/wives themselves, we feel pain at our backs, neck, and feet!
5. Salon Day - If you've got a little budget, spend for her manicure, pedicure, foot spa, hair color or Brazilian blowout.  If you have no budget naman, just letting mommy have her day off to go to a salon is in itself a great gift.  But remember, NEVER RUSH Mommy who's on a salon time, never ask what time she's coming home because even if you don't tell, moms know you want her to come home soon and take care of household stuff.  Don't worry, moms are intelligent, they know they can't be out too long because you still rely on her heavily.  She'll be home in time.  Just let her.
6. Hotel Staycation - There are so many hotels right now which are offering Mother's Day Promo if you plan to celebrate while staycationing.  No need to go on a road trip or spend for airfare.  You can have a vacation in the metro to treat Mommy.  Just make sure you still do #1 and #3 on this list.  Let me share with you how we did this last year through THIS POST.
7. Mommy Retreat - If there's an available spiritual or mommy retreat such as what Mommy Mundo is offering: Mindful Mom Retreat, register her for that.  It need not be on Mother's Day itself, it could be some other day, just make sure you let her find herself, give her body, mind and soul a break.  She will truly appreciate this!
8. Lunch or Dinner - There are also many on-going buffet promos online (I usually go to Deal Grocer, Metrodeal or look for promos via Facebook) where prices are slashed half its original price.  If you prefer not to dine out for economical reasons, of course cooking for Mommy her favorite dishes at home (plus setting the table for her and putting the fresh flowers in a vase you gifted her with on the table too) is itself already a big treat!  Make mommy feel like a real queen on her day!

Those who know me could attest to how much I don't like buying clothes online. If ever I do, it must be from those selling clothes in free sizes or those who have physical stores where I've tried the clothes on first, which means, I already have an idea about their sizing. I have some fear of purchasing clothes online because most of the time, the clothes for sale look better on photos than in actual and worse, they don't fit well.

This changed when I tried shopping a few pieces from Kamiseta online: http://www.kamiseta.com/

And got this beautiful shopping box which contained my orders right at my doorstep.
To my millennial readers, Kamiseta is a large Filipino brand of clothing which retails fashionable casual apparel, accessories and cosmetics targeted at girls between the ages 18 and 40. The Kamiseta brand is fun, youthful and stylish.  It's been around since I was in high school a brand I love and I'm happy that it grew up with me!  And because it offers quality pieces of clothing, I'm not surprised it's still around!

Let me share with you, before I began looking for clothes I would add to my capsule wardrobe of mostly black, white, grey, navy blue, and denim, my greatest concern was HOW TO KNOW MY SIZE IN KAMISETA.  Grabe, although I know that a return policy is in place, still it's quite hassle to wait to receive my purchases, fit it, contact customer care channel for return, return the item/s, wait until the exchanged item arrives.  I don't want to go through that.

But Kamiseta didn't fail me at all!  Its size chart is LEGIT!  It's reliable and highly believable. Because honestly, I've tried the size chart guides of other online stores only to find out that mali pa rin the size of the clothes I got.  Just make sure you know your body measurements and follow the size chart.  Anyway, that made me jump for joy!


Let me share with you my #OOTD #MommyPracticalityOOTD posts on IG and on Facebook wearing my Kamiseta clothes:
Kamiseta White Skirt: W-CAMIA W (Large)
This denim skirt is perfect for weekend wears or travel like going to the mall, supermarket or even on road trips.  Like what I've shared via IG with this piece I don't have to ever worry about pulling it down even if it's short or my skirt goes up a bit because there's a built-in shorts underneath! So even if I bend to pick up thrown baby toys or change diapers in my chic skirt, that's no problem!

Surprised to see that there's shorts underneath to make it boso-proof (peeping-tom-proof)!

I love the ripped jeans details of my pristine white denim sexy summer skirt from Kamiseta

Here's a close-up shot of my beautiful Kamiseta skirt.

Don't you just love the lace details, it's very feminine. Lace reminds me of romance, of beauty, and of history too.

1. Wide and unique selection of clothes perfect For the Summer, For the Weekend and For a Date.
2. Reasonably-priced.  Each piece of clothing I got range from Php1,098.00 - Php 1,5000.00, are made of quality materials and indeed are practical shopping choices.  Why?  Because the quality and versatility of the pieces I got will last them years in my wardrobe and will never go out of fashion.  That's why I love shopping for classic designs and Kamiseta offers that to its customers.
3. Size chart is reliable.  I've stressed this point explicitly above!  I'm happy I didn't doubt Kamiseta's chart.
4. Ordering is fast and easy! Just create an account or use your Facebook account to sign in, view the collection, choose what you like (size, color, number of pieces), add to your bag, and after you've done ordering, check your cart and click the check-out button.
5. Secured payment system and dependable payment options.  You may pay via credit card, direct debit, PayPal, bank deposit or through Dragonpay Payment Gateway.
6. Beautiful Packaging upon delivery.  Delivery was done via Air21.  Free shipping by the way for purchases above Php1,000.00 and they deliver internationally pala!  Plus, I didn't worry at all if my order was received or when my order will be delivered because I got a notification of the status of my order via email.
7. It FITS WELL!  I couldn't stress how this mom bod transform into a chic, modern, and fashionable woman.  Look at my shared OOTDs of my Kamiseta clothes, project kung project!

If you're a mom of school-aged kids, then you would also agree with me that looking for a school with quality education, that fits their learning styles, that tunes in to their needs is hard.  Research and school visits are musts if you really want to give the best for them.

Personally, I am convicted that solid learning do not come from pure memorization of historical dates, scientific facts, formulas, nor complex equations.  I've memorized them when I was younger and honestly, I don't use all of them.  So I'm thinking precious time was wasted on memorizing than REALLY learning about life skills and life itself by not touching base on my curiosity and eagerness to learn using all my senses.  Indeed, numerous studies have shown that years of learning through rote memorization and repetitive instruction is one of the main reasons why people lose their spark of curiosity.  And I don't want that to happen to my children.
I want them to explore, to quench their thirst for knowledge, to equip themselves with life skills which they will actually use in real-world -- to be successful adults.  Focus on the learning and not why and how we learn it because even creative thinking can become inhibited if we put emphasis on information and formula overload.

These are the things that traditional methods of education couldn't meet anymore, although they've produced some of history's most brilliant minds, it appears that the past two decades have seen a radical shift in terms of equipping students with effective skills for real-world success.
One of Montessori de San Juan’s core objectives: Address the drawbacks of traditional schooling that often result in lethargic, poor-performing children.  This could be achieved if there is MORE to LEARNING based on the individual student's learning pace and style by avoiding to have:

• Over-scheduled students
• Too much note-taking
• Not enough attention to the actual lessons
• Over-cramming information in a short period of time
• An unreasonable amount of homework (which often goes unsupervised during the actual process of completion), and
• One-size- fits all mentality for learners. 

Gosh, I remember the time when I was still studying, my stress level was over-the-top, I thought it was the end of the world.  There were unreasonable deadlines to meet which made me focus more on finishing the project than actually getting the essence of what I'm doing.  I was graded for my compliance and not what lessons I actually pick-up.

In the Montessori de San Juan School, "Our children have such a love for learning, and a genuine excitement to go to school and practice what they are taught, that they consistently end up scoring higher than their peers in standardized tests,” Arellano pointed out.

If you are also a believer in this type of learning and still looking for a progressive school, let me share with you that Montessori de San Juan may be the school for your child because of the following reasons:

• SMALL CLASSES: There are around 150 students from grades 1 to 12, approximately 12-15 students per class. A small class will help educators easily gauge whether your child is a visual, tactile or auditory learner, and from there, this is how teachers assess their approach to the students. 
• ON LEARNING: everything is worksheets, modules, and hands-on activities related to the subject matter
• IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING: Students are grouped in wider age spans, namely 3-6, 7-9, and 10-12. This helps them form relationships and bonds with kids of different ages.
• AS STUDENTS GET OLDER: teaching method becomes semi-progressive, semi-traditional setup, adding textbooks into the mix. 
• CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES: involve 90 percent application and only 10 percent discussion, so a lot of the kids are able to see the practicality and the use of the subject matter they are learning. Hence, direct applications to what they are learning are shown.

Due to numerous success stories regarding progressively educated children, Montessori de San Juan is gaining quite a reputation as an elite school. Despite this, however, the school remains grounded in its mission to cultivate students who love learning so much, and learn so well, that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be learned in the future. From all indications, it is fulfilling this mission remarkably well.  To learn more about Montessori de San Juan, contact 725-6306 or 239-1102, or visit www.montessoridesanjuan.com.ph

It's tough being a mom of a teenager boy.  Raise your hand if you feel the same way (Yeah!  I see some imaginary hands up in the air right now!)  Let me share with you a little bit about him first.  He's my first-born and has always been interested in playing ball since he was one year old.  I saw his basketball potential when he started shooting balls in toy basketball rings continually.  So when he turned seven, we started to enroll him in basketball clinics.
Now he is a school basketball varsity player and we're proud of his achievement because he's always dreamed of this.  I can say that it's also product of years of summer basketball clinics, school training, and a lot of prayers, pep talks and goal setting with our son.  The road is not easy but it's doable.  We're happy he's into sports and he's doing what he's really interested in.  Basketball.  Malay natin someday he may be a PBA star diba?

Basketball has always been considered the unofficial national sport of the Philippines.  Just count the number of basketball courts – makeshift or otherwise – in any given city or barangay and you can surmise how popular the game is among Filipinos.  It is no wonder that more and more kids are picking up the sport at younger age just like my son.  In fact, right now, kasama na rin siya sa Barangay league to further develop his defense or shooting skills.
Just recently too, he tried his luck in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 Manila Regional Selection Camp.  I'm happy that Alaska has again launched the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 to help nourish these young athletes’ love and skill for the game.  It's a perfect program to entice kids to put down their gadgets and pick up a sport instead so they could live healthier, energetic lifestyles.  And with the help of Alaska, have a nutritionally balanced lifestyle too!

Here are some highlights of the Jr. NBA NCR Regional Selection Camp:

More photos here:

HOW MOMS CAN SUPPORT YOUNG CHAMPS:
And as moms, you can help your budding basketball player reach his or her star athlete potential. Here's how...

Demonstrate SPORTSMANSHIP.  Not every game your champ will be in will be as clean as a whistle.  Kids will be kids. So, don’t be surprised if they play rough sometimes.  Teach your son or daughter to be the “bigger” athlete by taking the high road.  If for instance, your kid’s team loses a game or an important point, teach him to refocus instead of losing steam.  Train him to reassess what he could have done better and how he can apply it next time.

Learn the game further with your kid.  Brush up on some Basketball 101 by going online, watching games or just asking other basketball fans.  Before you know it, you both can comment on the directions of the point guard, critique the flow of the movement in the paint, and observe how the team executes zone defense and triangle offense like the best of them.

Emphasize the value of TEAMWORK.  Do you remember when you were a kid and you didn’t want to follow rules or just wanted to be let alone?  Well chances are, your child will also have a spell and will refuse to go to practice.  Be understanding, yet firm. Tell him that he is a crucial part of the team and that he should feel privileged to be part of it.  Help him realize the importance of commitment and teamwork.

Cultivate a positive ATTITUDE. One of the mistakes most parents commit is that they pressure their child to perform well and win the game.  Don’t overburden your child by focusing on the outcome of their game. Emphasize to them that what is most important is that they are enjoying every minute of what they are doing. Allow them to discover the highlight of the sport and to fall in love with every aspect of the game because once they’re hooked, their dedication, passion and performance will follow.

Give time and space.  Big name athletes didn’t excel in their sport overnight. They practiced, practiced and practiced.  If you want your child to reach his potential, don’t be afraid to give him the time and space to practice.  Let him dribble away during his spare time, watch and rewind recorded NBA games, or even bring his basketball with him wherever he goes.  
Highlight the importance of RESPECT.  In professional sports, athletes are often pitted against each other. While your budding star athlete is still young, make him realize that his only real competition himself.  Show him to benchmark against his own personal bests and not see or tag other athletes as “the enemy.”

You also need to become a good example. Leave the coaching to the coaches.  Let’s face it, it’s hard to shake off the game even when you get home.  Stop yourself from over analyzing each move point by point or from criticizing your kid’s play.  Your job as parent is to be their quiet strength and their pillar of support – even when they lost the deciding point.  Be an encourager and not their worst critic.

Remember, the most powerful yet simple thing a mother can do for a young athlete is to provide unconditional love and support. Nourish your child in and out of the court. Ensure that your child gets the proper food and nutrition while undergoing training. This helps them perform better by powering up their bodies to function at its optimum and has the “fuel” needed to recover after training day.

Drink Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink. It has energizing nutrients namely, magnesium, calcium and potassium that keep young athletes' bodies in winning form.
And as always, be their number one fan by telling your kid you love them before or after every game, whether they win or lose.

With your love, support, and the proper training and nourishment, your son and daughter has the potential to make it to the big leagues.  Help them reach their dreams.

To know more about the Jr. NBA program, follow them on Facebook http://facebook.com/jrnbaphilippines.  For updates and promos on ALASKA, visit their website www.alaskamilk.com or www.playph.com

You can take away anything in my bag except these three things: my mobile phone, my wallet, and kikay kit.  My wallet and kikay kit are self-explanatory ladies.  But, I couldn't stress how my mobile phone with an excellent network and data connection plays a big role in my life right now as a wife, a mom, a career woman, a blogger, and as an employer too.

Here are some of the reasons why:

Intentional Communication With Husband - My husband and I agreed from the very beginning of our love story that communication is key to our relationship.  We're not together 24/7 so communication through our mobile phones is important.  We use all communication lines possible to stay connected like calls, texts, social media PMs/DMs, lahat na actually.  On days talking is not possible we get updated through our posts on Facebook, Twitter, and even IG stories.  We even reciprocate double-taps on IG or on FB posts!  Not that it's a requirement, but I guess that's one or two forms of our language of love, affirmation and appreciation.  An excellent data connection is a must for us, if not, aaargh, it could get a bit frustrating.
It's A Mommy Thing - Have I told you I have three children?  Yes!  All boys and of different stages - A teenager, a young child, and a baby.  Each child has different personalities and needs, but all of them has the same need for communication time!  Hence, I rely on my phone heavily to make this possible.  My teenager commutes to and from school.  He comes home quite late due to his daily basketball training, which means, I worry about him more than ever (especially after his first hold-up experience while commuting) when he's not home.  I only get a sense of relief after being able to talk to him to know his whereabouts and tell him all my reminders and list of things-to-do through FB messenger.  Now, my 6-year-old son is the most clingy of the three which means I need to constantly communicate with him through calls and even through video calls using WhatsApp.  I also use the same online channels to talk to my baby's caretaker to send reminders and get updates on baby's activities.

I'm A Team Player - I am a working mom who goes to the office five days a week.  On days when I work outside or need to update my colleagues. my project partners, and my clients, I heavily rely on my mobile phone for this.  I use the phone to stay connected, to be on top of things, to finish projects, and to be collaborative with different people in the work place.  I communicate through calls, texts, and also through Viber.

I Need Some ME- Time for Balance - When going to the salon or the spa is not possible, I spend my me time streaming or watching my favorite TV series or blockbuster movies.  I rely on iFlix or Fox+ (you can have a 30-day trial by the way for FREE!) for this quick Me-Time fix which I get to do when waiting in line or commuting in a van or riding Uber using my mobile phone. Oh such a life saver my mobile phone!
I'm A Social Animal - I am online the whole day - from the moment I wake up after praying to give thanks to HIM for a brand new day, to right before we cap off the night.  I update my social media accounts, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, my blog and I constantly check my personal email using my mobile phone.  This is why a BIG DATA allocation is a requirement so I may be able to get things done efficiently and fast.  While I'm happy with my network provider's data allocation, I know I can do a lot more with a BIGGER allocation siyempre.

I know, grabe my need for my mobile phone and a BIG data allocation, good thing the new Smart Postpaid Plan could cater to all these needs.


The New #SmartPostpaidPlans

The revamped Smart Postpaid Plans start with baseline subscriptions that come with superfast Smart LTE Postpaid SIM and bigger data volume. Even better, each plan comes with built-in features, such as unlimited texts to all networks; all minutes to all networks; and free access to Facebook Messenger, Viber and Whatsapp every month. You also have the option to add a handset to your postpaid plan, or subscribe to more services for a truly convenient build-your-own-plan experience perfect for your mobile lifestyle.

Smart’s new offers start at Plan 399, which now comes with 3GB data (up from the previous 1 GB data), followed by Plan 599 with 5GB data (up from 4GB), and Plan 799 with 8GB data (up from 7GB). Smart also offers Plan 999 with monthly 10GB data; Plan 1499 with 18GB data; Plan 1999 with 24GB data; Plan 2499 with 30GB data; and Plan 2999 with 36GB data – each with built-in call minutes to all networks, unlimited texts to all networks, and free access to Facebook Messenger, Viber and Whatsapp every month.

Now, starting with only Php 399 a month, you can build your very own Smart Postpaid Plan and enjoy the fastest LTE speeds.

I can see how the new Smart Postpaid Plans perfectly match my lifestyle needs!  And maybe it's time to also get my teenager his own postpaid plan!

How about you?  I know you want it too!  For more information, visit www.smart.com.ph/DataPlan or like SMART on Facebook for updates as well!

Are you a mom or a dad?  Have you found yourself in the middle of changing diapers or during a pretend play with your toddler or during a pep talk with your teenager if you are indeed doing IT right?  As a parent, you think you are being too strict or too cool?  Are you giving enough attention to the kids even if you're at work the whole day or you compensate the time you're away from them with gifts.  Do you use time-outs?  Do you spank?  Do you yell?  Do you feel guilty sometimes?  Do you sometimes want to give up work and just stay with the kids at home because of guilt?

If yes, that's normal.  We're normal.  My take on this is, parenting per household is unique because our children are unique from other children.  Parent them the way that you think works best for you and for the family.  Surprisingly, there's also parenting-style-war going around and if you've been a victim (those who tell you you're doing it all wrong or giving unsolicited advice), DON'T MIND THEM.  You are your children's parent and you should know better.  But it helps if we listen and attend a summit or talk from parenting experts who are there to HELP and SUPPORT not judge or prove our styles are wrong.

Good thing, the #1 Amazon bestselling author and international speaker Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag is organizing a parenting event: Hands-On Parents while Earning or H.O.P.E. Summit.

Hands-On Parents while Earning or H.O.P.E. Summit  April 22, 2017 | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM  Bulwagang Haribon, Insular Life Corporate Center Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

"I had been running time management, goal-setting and work-life balance workshops for decades," Gumap-as Dumadag, a consultant who has traveled around the Philippines and in other Asian countries to conduct workshops, shares. "I’ve always enjoyed and looked forward to these kinds of workshops because I know that every time I run these workshops, I’m making a big difference not only in the lives of the participants but also in the lives of their family members.”

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE H.O.P.E. SUMMIT:

• Participants will be able to clarify their priorities and learn strategies and tips on how to live them out.
• Parents will be able to come up with a list of new habits that they can easily and consistently implement after the workshop so they can be more involved in their children’s lives. 
• Parents will discover ways to work smarter so they can free up more time in their schedules to bond with their children. 
• Parents will be inspired by the stories of the featured moms and dads (guest panelists) in the H.O.P.E. Summit and learn tips and strategies from them on how to be successful in their careers/businesses while being hands-on with their children.
• Parents will have an opportunity to meet and interact with other parents who also want to become hands-on parents while earning.
• Have fun while learning.
• Come out of the workshop more determined and committed to being a better parent.

Apart from the learning you will take home with you, you will also receive giveaways from some of the event sponsors. You also get a chance to win exciting prizes in the raffle like books published by Shepherd’s Voice Publication. Also the first 20 participants will get customized Hands-On Parent while Earning bags courtesy of My Little Ikbi.

GIVEAWAY:
Charged up to attend the H.O.P.E. Summit?  Here's one great news, I'm giving away ONE (1) Complimentary Ticket worth Php 3,000.00 to one you my dear readers.  It's so easy!

Mechanics:

1. Beginning today until April 20, 2017, just post a photo of you and your children on Facebook, Twitter or IG (make sure it's public)
2. In the caption tell me or share a quick tip on Hands-On Parenting while Earning that works for your and your kids.  
3. Tag me on your post and include the hashtags #HOPESummit2017 #iHOPE 
4. Copy and past the link of your post on the comment section below.

What past participants say about the H.O.P.E. Summit:

“It gave me the inspiration to become the parent that has freedom from corporate work while providing for our family through an entrepreneurial pursuit I am passionate about,” says Dennis Anguluan about the first H.O.P.E. Summit.

“I am inviting you to attend this second run of the H.O.P.E. Summit this 2017. I can guarantee that this is a must-attend seminar,” says Jenina Tuazon, a breastfeeding mom, blogger and a participant of the first H.O.P.E. Summit. “I am sure this is really worth every penny of your investment,” Tuazon adds.

The HO.P.E. Summit is co-presented by Full Life Cube Publishing and Events Services and Insular Life. The event is also supported by Payoneer, Kindermusik by Teacher Suzette and friends, Moringana by Organics Asia, Merry Macarons, Mom and Milly Educational Toys and KANSIS Made. Media partners include Experience of a super mommy, Lally’s Reflections, Mommy Bares All, Mommy Practicality, My Metro Lifestyle, My World by Mommy Anna, Roller Coaster Ride, Seminar Philippines, The Filipino Homeschooler, The Vine that Writes, Mums Daily PH and WhenInManila.com.

About Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag
TERESA GUMAP-AS DUMADAG is a Filipino mom who shares inspiration and wisdom through her books, articles, blogs (Mommy Bares All and When My Bridegroom Comes), talks, training programs and workshops. She’s the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller BREASTFEEDING: A Journey Worth Taking. She recently published her first children’s book titled Mommy Loves You Just the Same. One of her upcoming books is How to Be A Hands-On Parent while Earning. She works from home as a consultant for management, human resources and training solutions, a career coach and counselor and blogger. She is the President and Founder of Full Life Cube Publishing and Events Services (http://www.fulllifecube.com), through which she inspires and equips her clients to succeed in their businesses/careers while living out their priorities and life’s purposes. She does all these while homeschooling her two older kids and breastfeeding her youngest son who is now a toddler. Connect with Teresa through Twitter (@TeresaGDumadag) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teresadumadag/).

My childhood days were filled with outdoor play, pretend play, eating sweet treats, and watching some of my favorite cartoon characters on TV, like The Smurfs!

And they are baaaack! And what joy it is knowing my children also love them like how I did when I was younger.  So like my boys, baby included, I'm sure your children will also find The Smurfs adorable! The good news is, The Smurfs toys are available at McDonald's!

So get ready for a fantastic adventure with McDonald’s new Smurfs Happy Meal toys! Collect all eight (8) Smurfs Happy Meal toys in vibrant colors for a fun playtime experience. Each toy features a specially designed Smurf house and two unique Smurf friends, including favorite Smurfs characters like Papa Smurf, Brainy Smurf and Smurfette, so you can complete your own Smurfs village.
Catch these adorable Smurfs Happy Meal toys as they arrive in all McDonald’s stores nationwide starting March 25. Each toy comes FREE with every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal! Customers can choose from a Cheesy Eggdesal or 1-pc Chicken McDo during breakfast hours and 1-pc Chicken McDo, 4pc Chicken McNuggets, Burger McDo or McSpaghetti during regular hours. Happy Meals come with a choice of fries or corn and orange juice for a delicious treat!

Make your playtime extra magical with the latest McDonald’s Happy Meal collection. Share photos of your Smurfs village on McDonald’s Facebook page, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram.