Mommy Practicality: Kids

Friday, November 30, 2018

Elmer's Grand Slime Time Fair with National Book Store

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Craft Explorers Party Packages At The Craft Central

A few weeks ago, my kids and I got a fun arts and crafts activity at The Craft Central in Ayala Malls Vertis, QC. We readily said yes because my second son is a budding artist and I am sure he would love to take part in the activities from the party.

I came with my two boys who were both super charged with arts and crafts energies for the prepared kiddie activities that day. We arrived first in the venue that day and after registration, my boys were each led to age-appropriate activities lined up for them.

Craft Explorers Party

Had fun with these two during the Craft Explorers Party! All activities engaged these imaginative little boys.

The activities my boys experienced are all part of The Craft Central's Craft Explorers Party Packages. When I learned that they are opening their branches for a different kind of party experience, I said to myself that this is a really good idea. Kids these days are sometimes busy with their gadgets that they hardly have time to socialize with other kids or put their imaginations to great heights to create and explore. Having a Crafts Party is a great idea to give screen time a break and of course to have a different kind of party experience, a break away from the usual fast food party experience.

BOOK A PARTY AT THE CRAFT CENTRAL

For your next kiddie party, you may want to check out the Craft Explorers Party Packages from The Craft Central. It's a no frills kind of party, easy to book, fun to have, and packed with activities to choose from. I really like the fact that kids are really engaged.

Booking a party is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Choose from Fun Craftivities

1 activity at Php350/head
2 activities at Php500/head
All activities Php700 per head
2 hours with 1 teacher

Activities:

Sand Art - create beautiful and colorful sand art carts./ 1 hour session activity. Choose from assortment of coloured sand for sharing.

Different sand colors to choose from for your art

I enjoyed this as much as he did. It was therapeutic for me.

He tried his hands on this activity as well which mommy of course finished. :)

Go Damien!

Showing his finished Sand Art posters cards.

Tote Bag Decorating - color and decorate your cute tote bag. 1 hour session, design 2 totebags with assorted markers for sharing.

Totebags with different designs. Each child gets a totebag and a set of markers for this activity.

He chose the hot air balloon design and was too eager to finish it.

This boy really loves art, drawing and coloring.

He focuses whenever there are coloring materials, papers and other artsy items in front of him.

Accessories Making - 1 hour session for a set of beads with assortment of strings for sharing. Let the kids' creativity run wild with these handmade projects using beads.

Paint by Numbers - easy and fun to paint mini canvas for kids. For a 1 hour session, kids get 1 canvas and assortment of paints and brushes for sharing.

STEP 2: FOOD and VENUE

For a minimum order spend of Php5,000 for first 15 pax (additional pax of Php320/head), you may use the venue for 3 hours.

Party decoration is simple yet festive and fun!

We had nachos and fries plus iced tea!

Love the colors of the plates, grayish blue and some were dainty pink,

STEP 3: Add ons to your party

Simple venue decors Php500
Greeting foil banner Php450
Foil letters for name - Php39/letter

More photos of our experience of The Craft Central Craft Explorers Party:

With Lani of Tweenselmom.com

Explore the fun world of crafts. It fuels imagination and creativity, improves motor skills, and exercises listening skills. For your next party, try an arts and crafts party at The Craft Central.

Book a Craft Explorers Party! For party inquiries follow @thecraftcentral on Facebook and Instagram or email them at info@thecarftcentral.com.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

#WalangKasingSarap Everyday Parent-Child Bonding Moment with Jolly Spaghetti

I was that mother who worked all her energy and enthusiasm in the office just to be able to provide my children's needs. I had just one before and was a single mom too, so imagine the roles I had to play and time I had to manage to make him feel secured and loved at the same time. I was intentional at making everyday moments fun and happy even if I had to do it alone those days. Jollibee was our ultimate hang out place before I go to work, and as his favorite pasalubong.

As parents, we really have to be present and make every moment count with our children. It doesn't need to be an expensive bonding time. the most trivial of all which includes laughter is more than enough to make it to the child's happy memory.

Jollibee released their newest heartfelt video which showed how parents making the most of the time they spend with their children by making everyday activities such as playtime, snack time, bath time, and bedtime more fun and memorable. I totally remembered myself when I was a full-time working mom. I braved the traffic, the rain, finished deadlines, just to be home on time to make it before my son's bedtime. Watch this video, for sure many of you can relate to this sweet-sarap moments complemented by a classic favorite that has captured the hearts of Pinoy kids of different generations: Jolly Spaghetti.

“The latest Jolly Spaghetti video is our tribute to Filipino parents who tirelessly find ways to connect and bond with their children, even in the smallest ways like sharing their favorite sweet-sarap treat,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP for Marketing – Flagship Category. “Childhood always goes by so fast and for parents, it’s important to enjoy and cherish every moment with our children.”

(L-R): Jollibee Philippines Brand Engagement Officer Celina Tan; Jollibee Philippines Brand Manager for Jolly Spaghetti Kat Silvoza; Jollibee Philippines AVP and Marketing Head of Flagship Category Cathleen Capati; parent panelists Melissa Ricks, Tina Lata, Japoy Lizardo, and Delamar Arias with their kids; Jollibee Philippines Assistant Brand Manager Rein Locsin; and Johnjo Paje.

For decades, Jolly Spaghetti has always been a delight for Pinoy kids of all ages. A pioneering fast-food offering that perfectly captures the Filipino palate, Jolly Spaghetti boasts of a unique sweet-sarap sauce, meaty hotdog slices, and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese on top of freshly prepared noodles “We at Jollibee hope that this video inspires parents to make even the simplest day-to-day activities, such as enjoying a common favorite like Jolly Spaghetti, a means to connect with their kids for that bonding na walang kasing-sarap,” concluded Capati.

I agree that daily activities with kids make a great bonding time with the kids. Though I am a full-fledged stay-at-home-mom now since I resigned last February, there are still days that I have to be reminded of this. Kids first before chores. Kids first before anything else. Thanks Jollibee for the simple reminder of how bonding time is important for kids. They grow up soon and I don't want to miss important years in their lives when I am still needed - I have to be present.

Make each bonding moment sweet-sarap with the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan for P199 only, good for

sharing with the family! The Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan is available for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery transactions in Jollibee stores nationwide. For more heartwarming stories and information on the Philippines’ number one fast-food brand, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.