That's right!  I am already 41.  It seems like just yesterday that I celebrated a milestone (turning 4-0 that is) with a catered swimming kiddie-party-themed-party, which my husband surprised me with. It seemed like not long ago I just turned 30 with a very aggressive mindset of a go-getter and fighter spirited woman who wanted to reach for the stars.  It seemed like turning 20 and graduating from college was just a few years ago - a woman full of idealistic dreams and who seemed like she had a lot to prove to people.

I've come a long way since then.  I've changed a lot.  I've transformed 180 degrees.  From being too ambitious - to being happily content.  To someone who was too stubborn and proud - to just being submissive and humbled.  To someone close to being bitchy (slight lang) - to being someone people trust and come to for comfort and encouragement.

I transformed not for anything else but because of God's grace.  I never knew that being simple, content, obedient, humble, and knowing and accepting Christ could bring me so much joy.

I used to think I should acquire a lot of material things so people will look up to me.  I used to think I should hold a title or an intimidating job function so that people will respect me.  I used to think that I should have lots of savings so that people will not belittle me.  I used to think I should always show a stern or bitchy face so people will not take me for a fool.  Now I am too embarrassed to even think that I thought of those things.

At 40, I've never been so content in my life.

I don't have a job.  I am a simple stay-at-home-mom.  I blog and create content because it's what I love doing and entertaining or inspiring others makes me happy.  I earn from doing what I love.  I am NOW a submissive wife, I used to be so stubborn and quite a handful for my husband (I can't be tamed, a lioness always ready to attack).  I am still a milk machine to my three and a half year old son.  I serve the music ministry in our church.  I still dream.  I am 41.

My life is now simpler and slower.  But I've never been happier.

But my life is far from perfect.  It wasn't a smooth road that I took to be at the state of peace it is right now.  To tell you honestly, my corporate career didn't fly to the height I wanted it to be, but I learned a lot.  My marriage almost didn't happen and when it did, it almost failed more than twice.  I also almost hit my car to an electric post to harm myself because of depression.  I had some regrets because my mom passed away too at a time I thought I wasn't as good of a daughter I know she wished me to be.  I lost many friends and I didn't understand why.

I was broken.  Piece by piece, God picked them up and made me whole again.   I relied on His strength and His sovereignty to lead me to the life I deserve and find joy in Him alone.

I thought I should gain a lot in order for me to be happy.  But instead, as I grew my faith in Christ, I learned that I should, in fact, Let Go and Give More, so I could gain more - not of material things but of more happiness and peace.  My transformation and new life perspective didn't come as easy as others thought it did.  I was pruned hard because at first, I was in denial about my brokenness.  Such a shame.  But as months and years went by since I first accepted Him, I learned more about myself.


I've never looked at my husband the way I look at him now.  I love him more than ever.  I've also never intentionally love my children the way I do them now and it's one of the greatest gifts of all as a mother.  I believe I've never affected my friends the way I do now as I pray whenever I would talk to each one of them saying only encouraging words according to what Jesus would have wanted me to say them.  I've never loved my life more than I do it right now.

Yes, I am happy and content at this state of my life.  But I also know that time will come that I need more pruning in order to grow more and deeper in faith.  I commit so many mistakes and still lose my temper and still gossip at times (kasi naman the Barretto sissums!), I still get irritated with my husband's trivial habits, and so many more, but I know I would've been worse if I had not accepted and met my savior.

Psalm 62:5-6 says "Only God gives inward peace, and I depend on Him. God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe, and he is the fortress where I feel secure."

Countless miracles and provisions happened in my life since I decided to follow Him.  I just cry each time in awe at how great He is in loving me.  There's no turning back, I say.

THANK YOU to everyone who remembered.  First of all to my loving and selfless husband, you are my rock.  Thank you to my children, who love me unconditionally and who say can't live without my hugs and kisses and I-Love-Yous.  To my family who is there always, I pray that I may also be able to share the love of Christ with you someday.  To all my brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you for guiding me and my husband in growing our faiths deeper and just totally surrendering all to Him.  Thank you to my friends whom I share and open up to.  Thank you to my blog followers and readers who are still here a large part of my journey.

Thank you Lord for this life.  I just pray for the best of health so I may still take care of my family and still be able to share God's grace and love to many.

Proverbs 31:25  She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.

Happy Birthday to me.  God bless everyone! :)

These days, more and more people give importance to their health and wellness.  This is a good sign because not only serious illnesses due to chronic stress may be minimized, but mindful people develop good relationships with themselves and their loved ones.  After all, if you ask any parent such as myself, I'm more conscious now to choose a stress-free life and look after my well-being because I want to live longer for my children.

That's why I am intentional in managing stress, slow down when life takes over me, and stop to smell the flowers when busy days come.  One of the best solutions to destress when I become exhausted because of the demands of being a wife, being a mother, and being a WAHM  is to get a massage.  One of my favorite go-to spa is The Spa, and I'm glad they've opened a new branch somewhere close to my location - The Podium in the Ortigas district.
I'm happy to be invited to its ribbon cutting, I came with my cute date Damien.

Sharing with you now what to expect in The Spa Podium:

Upon entering The Spa Podium, you'll be greeted with their signature ambiance complemented by the relaxing scent of essential oils and soft music ready to lull you to total surrender as you lay down your tired body on their massage beds.
The Spa Podium is their 7th branch and it's consistent with The Spa's opulent and luxurious interior design.  Its design showcases tropical sanctuary where British colonial design meets contemporary Asian elements, a lot of green and teal, and natural patterns of wood and weaves.

Each door of their rooms is like an entrance to the escape from the busyness of your daily grind.  It feels as if you're about to enter a door to your beachfront room.  It certainly takes you away from the city for a blissful relaxation experience whether it be massage, facial, body treatment or any of their foot services.
There are a total of 6 Junior Suites.  It also offers three Premier Suites for those who wish to have an elevated experience because these suites offer steam/shower facilities.

Below are photos of their Premier Suite

This room is complete with bath and hygiene needs.
It has handsoap, lotion, powder, and cotton buds.  Hairdryer is also available for use.
 The bath tub is available for use in this room.
This is The Spa's executive private room for those who want to relax and getaway for a short while solo.  You'll see Damien, checking out its room facilities, he said it's all working and passes his standards by the way! :)
The Spa Podium offers massages (Shiatsu, Swedish, Combination, and Deep Tisue), body treatments (Crystalline Skin Body Treatment, Coffee Rub, and Sea Salt Scrub), facials (Restorative Water Lily facial, The Spa Signature Age Defense Treatment, and the Light & Luminous facial), and foot services (Oriental Foot Therapy, Thai Foot massage, and Peppermint Foot scrub).

They also offer gold (semi-annual) and platinum (annual) memberships.  For retail are their popular The Spa Wellness Gift Cards, GCs, burner and essential oil sets, and their famous The Spa signature ginger tea packs.

Good news to those who also look for a complete wellness experience through excercise, The Podium branch has a brand new barre3 studio that can accommodate 15 students per class.  Students can expect a 60-minute full-body workout that combines strength conditioning using bodyweight and handheld weights, cardio, and mindfulness focused on alignment and breath.  They offer classes for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike.

The clean, spacious, and beautiful barre3 studio.
Secured lockers for class attendees where you could put your belongings while busy with the workout.
The barre3 studio is equipped with weights, mats, sound system and other workout essentials to help class attendees reach their wellness and fitness goals.

Hi, if you're new to my blog, welcome to Mommy Practicality, I'm Louise and a newly baptized Work At Home Mom or WAHM for short.  If you're a long-time reader and follower, you somehow know my mom life stages.

For the longest time I've been a working mom (working outside home), then just last year, February 2018 to be exact, I left my corporate life to become a full-pledged Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) and focus on my family, especially my children.  We intentionally didn't get a helper, because I want to do everything myself and feel the real deal of being a full-time mother for the very first time.

After over a year of being a SAHM, I got an offer to be a writer working from home.  I thought to myself, wow, what an awesome job because I can transition from being a full-time career woman to a full-time mom to being a working mom again while staying at home with my kids.  Dream opportunity for many working mommas I know who want to just stay at home to watch their kids grow but at the same time want to earn just enough to still be able to contribute to the household expenses.
I have to tell you this, yes, I am reaping the good benefits of this set up because I earn a living while I stay at home, be with my kids, and be a homemaker conveniently.  I also still get to go out on some days for meetings, events (blog and work-related), occasional coffice (make coffee place my remote office/working venue), and also a little bit of me-time or see friends.

It seems like a perfect set up for moms with little children like me.  But it's not always butterflies and rainbows and perfect days.  To be honest, I also have some struggles too and that's what this post is all about.

STRUGGLES OF A WAHM
1.  I'm here but I'm not here.  The struggle is real, I am here at home, but I am not actually here when my mind is at work mode.  So, it's like I'm in another dimension when I start to open my laptop and sit on my recently bought office chair.  In a way, I feel a bit unfair to my kids, but at the same time, I feel still priveleged to living a life I've wanted to achieve when I was still in the corporate jungle.

2.  Double and endless things to do on my list.  The Things-To-Do-List became longer than usual.  The list now contains things to do for the household and things to do for work.  I cannot give work as an excuse not to wash dishes, not to cook, not to attend to my kids' needs even when I  work at my office space because my office is just at home.

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3.  Out of focus.  Because of number 2 struggle, I often catch myself out of focus because of balancing priorities.  I admit it's easier to focus at work when you're doing it outside than doing it from home where you're also required to stay on top of things.  No matter how trained you were in your corporate days, you'll still struggle in this department because you know in your heart that even if work is also a priority, your family's needs are more important.

4.  Demanding kids.  I love my kids so much, but we all know how they can be demanding.  In my case, I still have a toddler who exclusively breastfeeds from me.  Though he may be old enough to understand that when I sit in front of the computer at my working corner in the room, he isn't old enough to have self-control.  His needs vs the demands of my profession.  Since I work from home, home is where my heart is.  I give in to his demands because he is my child and since I am here, it's very convenient to give his needs.  That's the beauty of this struggle in a way that I can be with them right away, but for many, I know it's a struggle to balance the demands of work and the demands of your real little bosses at home.

5.  Who's this woman?  Ever since I started working from home, honestly, I looked at myself in the mirror lesser now to check my make up, to make sure my outfit matches, to make sure my accessories match my clothes, to iron my hair or style it.  Washing my face and brushing my teeth are enough because no one would see me anyway unless I do some stories on IG (but most of the time I still don't wear makeup when I share a home story on IG too!).  So when I look back to old working momma photos of myself, hala, WHO YOU sa akin ang nakikita ko in the mirror now.  It's not really letting go of myself.  I still care about how I look or present myself especially when I go out.  It's just not as frequent as every day

These are just some of the recent struggles I experience there are still plenty, but I deal with these more frequently.  Too frequent that I've found solutions that work best for me.  I hope these solutions offer the same answers to your WAHM struggles as well.

What To Do?  Here are some WAHM Solutions:

1. Time Management.  Cliche as it may sound, really, time management is the key to almost everything.  Our home duties in the morning are easy because we really do wake up in the morning as a routine and prepare breakfast, kids for school, and we have this regular chores list we follow before we get on to other stuff to do - like our work.  Set time for work, if like me you have no definite time, you still have to set time for you to devote time for work.  Set time for cooking lunch or dinner (like at least 30mins before mealtime).  Incorporate social media/phone time in your daily schedule as a break.  Never forget to also have quiet time for prayer.  In my case on an ordinary stay-in day, 5am - 7am is time for breakfast/baon-preps/wife duties. 7 - 8am is for household duties.  By 8 to 9 am, I start working in my little corner in our room, 11-11:30am I cook, 12 - 1:30pm is lunch, back to work after that until around 6pm.  In between, I set aside breaks for social media (usually 2pm and 5:30pm), play with my toddler, breastfeeding, and PM snack when my grade-schooler arrives.  I cook at around 6pm, have dinner between 7 to 8pm with the whole family (around this time my husband arrives from work already).  8 - 9pm for some self-care (ideally, dapat meron!) like bathing, skincare, social media engagements.  I also put the kids to sleep around this time - extended to around 10pm.  9pm onwards, wife duties (that includes Netflix, talk, devotion, husband-wife-activity lol!)  My husband sleeps early, so by 11pm - 12nn is my me-time before bedtime.

2. Set an Away Day.  Yes, our WAHM setup is ideal because we get to be with our kids at home while being able to put food on the table.  But to break from routine, have a fresh outlook, and get inspired again, we need an away day too.  For a writer like me, I need inspiration which I can't find sometimes in the chaotic jungle called home.  I have to see new things and be in a different environment to get into writing.  It's one way I manage writer's block which happens to me every now and then.  You could choose a coffee shop or a restaurant with wide windows for natural light, inspiring ambiance, and a place that makes you feel joy.

3. Defined Work Space - At home, a WAHM needs to set up a home office corner or better a small room to do pure work and nothing else.  This will help us get into the zone and motivate us to finish that long list of tasks we need to accomplish for the day or week.  If you may also communicate with people in the house that this workspace is to be respected, please do.  No toys on the desk or any arts and materials, it disrupts the flow of work.  It's also one way of organizing the house spaces and items around you.  Personally, I don't have an office room, but I do have an office corner in the room where I placed all my work-related stuff,  desktop computer, my laptop, printer, office supplies, books, and other writing/blogging references.  With this home office, it makes it easier for me to shift my mood or mode from homemaker - to WAHM.

4. Prayer time.  In anything and everything, let's practice a lifestyle of prayer.  A quiet time at the start of the day which could be the moment you wake up, as you're about to start work or write your To Do list, or during your me-time break or even when the day ends.  It helps that we're centered and calm before or after work - to be able to communicate with our Creator to give praises, give thanks, ask for guidance, and ask forgiveness.  Personally, when I pray, I am reminded that I was called to this situation, which I also prayed for, to be able to serve Him and not myself.  So for everything, I should solely depend on his strength and provision.  For every skill, talent, and output I have - all came from Him.. all are HIS.  In prayer, I couldn't thank God enough for blessing me with work that's ideal for almost every mom who wants to be more a more mindful and intentional mother while being able to help her husband put food on the table.  Praying makes me more productive and because I am humbled that without Him, I have no work.  Without the gifts of skills I use for work, I will not be qualified for what I do.  In anything and everything, I give thanks.

But tao lang din naman tao, we get really tired at the end of the day.  Too exhausted na nakakaiyak na minsan, let me share this Bible verse to calm you and let you know we cannot rely on our own strengths.

Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

So there you have it, the real mom struggles and solutions to them of a WAHM, at least for writers/bloggers like me.  All these are from my personal experience.  I hope I was able to inspire you to be positive all the time and to motivate you to do better each day.  We all struggle in this department called motherhood, so the least we could do is to lift each other up, help and motivate each other, and never to judge any mom for the choices she makes for her family.  Because wherever she is, whatever she does, and whichever she chooses, God certainly put her there at His perfect timing.  We just have to always trust God's plan for us mothers.

Have a happy work week ahead!

Weekends are precious for our family that's why we make the most out of those two days doing two things:  relax and look for recreational activities.  Recently, we decided to indulge in an opportunity to experience The Garage VR Zone and Food Park plus some Dreamplay time at City of Dreams Manila (will write a separate blog post about this fun experience too!)
It was our first time at The Garage and we were greeted with families enjoying their meals or at least going around the huge food park and kids excitedly playing at the VR Zone. The Garage has a wide range of casual dining choices of food and beverages for the whole family presented in nice-looking trucks and trailers. 
Set in a 2,714-square meter cool and comfortable space located at the upper ground floor, The Garage stands out with its modern industrial interiors catering to a 563-seating capacity. Designed by award-winning Paris-based creative design agency, Malherbe Design in collaboration with Westar Architectural Interior Design, a group known for its strong sensitivity to contemporary design aesthetics, The Garage is further given life and vibrancy with graffiti works of two prominent names in the street art scene: Kookoo Ramos and DeeJae Paste. 
For me, it's a must-experience latest entertainment and dining attraction. The Garage is offering a selection of more than 10 food and beverage trucks and trailers: Chip Shoppe, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Katsu Sora, Pink’s Hotdog, Little Flour, El Chupacabra, Pizza Grigliata, Farmacy, Chocol8, The Roaster and Juiced. I also love that The Garage is also enhanced with the sustainability drive of City of Dreams Manila, where they used only eco-friendly, biodegradable and compostable plates, utensils and take-out bags.

Let me share with you what we had during our family's visit:
We were served food from the Chip Shoppe and we enjoyed the COD Save the Queen (battered COD fish), Calamari, Coco Prawn Fritters, Corn Dog, Spam Fritters and Fries.  For dessert, we tried their Banana Fritters with chocolate ice cream on top.

Calamari, COD Save The Queen, Coco Prawn Fritters, Smap Fritters, Corn Dog, and Fries from Chip Shoppe

Pizza Grigliata Manila

Four Cheese Pizza

Pizza No. Two surprised us with a little kick of spiciness and tanginess with every bite.

Lots of cheese, basil leaves and alfalfa sprouts - THIS is my kind of pizza!

Real deal Carbonara and Tomat0-based

Jasmine Iced Tea

A cup of my favorite Cafe Mocha or was this Capuccino?

The Chip Shoppe

Beverage Bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

The Roaster's giant roasting machine which they actually use but is in a glass case making it look like an exhibit or an artifact.  This is so cool!

The Roaster is the go-to outlet for an array of gourmet coffee creations made from freshly roasted Philippine beans. In keeping with the resort’s sustainability campaign, the beans are sourced from coffee growers and farmers in various communities supported by the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc.

Chocol8 is an award-winning chocolate shop which can be found in The Garage at City Of Dreams Manila

Chocol8 features handcrafted chocolates in a number of shapes and forms, and are enhanced with special ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and spices.

These chocolates were featured in a number of TV shows, I bet their chocolates are one of the bests in the country!

Farmacy Food Truck

Care for some Soccer game?

The VR zone is not for the faint heart and super full stomach.  It's recommended that you play either before eating or an hour or so after because if it's your first time, chances are you may get nauseated.  How do I know?  I can message it to you privately!  Hahaha!  It was an awesome experience overall especially for first-timers like my husband and me.

After having an awesome experience hanging out at The Garage VR Zone and Food Park, here are some of the reasons why we recommend this to families looking for a new place to comfortably hangout:
1.  It's spacious.  Spend time with the family at ease.  Having a spacious area means kids could run around, you don't worry much that you're disturbing another family, hahaha!  Honestly, this happens to every family with little kids in tow.  I love the high ceiling, and really the big space of The Garage.
2.  It has a wide selection of food choices.  There's literally something for everybody!  If you want finger foods that are easy to eat yet filling and satisfying there's The Chip Shoppe or Pink Hotdogs.  For Japanese or Mexican dish lovers like me, you'll be happy to try Katsu Sora, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka or El Chupacabra. Pizza and Pasta Day?  Then Pizza Grigliata Manila is the right truck destination.
3.  It's well-ventilated.  Space is big yet very cool.. I love the air-conditioning system because it adds up to the total happy customer experience for the whole family.  Indeed, anyone's stay or hangout experience is a comfortable one.
4.  It's clean.  Who wants to dine in with the family in an unkempt place right?  They've got you covered, from the dining areas to each of the food stalls, and especially their comfort rooms, totally clean.
5.  It's child-friendly.  I say this because the couches are perfect for sitting small children safely and comfortably.  Having a spacious area to hangout also is a plus point for being a child-friendly venue.  The selection of food even for our little picky eaters is friendly, so you're assured your little man or little girl will also be filled with food he/she will enjoy.
6.  It's pro-environment.  They use both reusable and biodegradable materials for serving food, from bowls, plates, wooden utensils, they are all impressively sustainable, making love for our planet and the future generation felt as well!  Good job City of Dreams! :)
7.  It's casual.  Lastly, no need to dress to impress!  This casual hangout place for the family makes the experience a lot more carefree, not restricting, and comfortable while making great family memories last a lifetime.  No social pressure, no venue pressure, just come as you are and be REALLY HAPPY with the family!  I love this about The Garage VR Zone/Food Park!

WHAT TO TRY NEXT:
What we want to try the next time we come here are the following:
1. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka’s well-loved ramen.
2. Katsu Sora's tonkatsu with rice and other side dishes.
3. Pink Hotdogs' intriguing "The Hollywood Legend" hotdogs and their burgers too.
4. Little Flour Café by the highly successful Wildflour Café + Bakery's rice bowls, delicacies, and grilled items.
5.  El Chupacabra's delectable array of Mexican-influenced dishes such as street tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and grilled chicken sticks.
6.  Farmacy Ice Cream - all flavors! :)

Operating Hours:
On Sundays to Thursdays, the VR Zone is open from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., food outlets at 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and The Roaster at 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and on Fridays to Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., the food outlets at 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., and The Roaster at 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Rates:
Single VR activity ticket is at Php 380; while packages are available for those playing in pairs or groups: Php 700 for two persons playing Ski Rodeo or Galaga Fever; and Php 1,300 for a group of four playing Mario Kart Arcade GP VR, Hospital Escape Terror or Winged Bicycle. For those who want to avail of three or five activities, the ticket prices are Php 1, 300 and Php 1, 650 respectively.

For more information, call (+63 2) 800-8080 or email guestservices@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.

I've been sharing on my blog and social media channels that my mom passed away five years ago because of cancer.  When you go through the ordeal of seeing your loved one suffer until he or she finally succumbs to the disease, you realize how precious life really is.;  You realize that material things, fame, and even success is not as important as having a gift of good health.  Still very blessed that although my mom was given just two months to live (if you still call that living) after its diagnosis, she already knew the value of life and how having a good personal relationship with God is important.  It was as if she was ready, she forgave everyone, she smiled until her last conscious days, and had let go of everything peacefully.  Dying to Big C sucks to those who are left behind, one of them is me.
That's why when I was asked by the Love Hope Faith Group to help promote their advocacy, I readily said YES! YES! YES!  I know how it feels to have a loved one lose her battle to Cancer.  My mom was 70 and she had lived her life and served the church for more than a decade already.  But what about those little children who are too young to be fighting the disease?  Too young to be fighting for their chances to live?  Too young to be suffering from the physical, emotional, and psychological pain which Cancer may bring them?

We all have a chance to HELP them and SUPPORT them with their fight against cancer through noble and respectable organizations/companies such as Love Hope Faith Group.

WHO IS LOVE HOPE FAITH?
LOVE HOPE FAITH stands for the organization's core values.  They live a life full of LOVE.  They encourage everyone to seek HOPE in everyday.  They walk in the light of FAITH.  They are a company who helps and serves cancer patients since 2003 by supporting patients win their fight against the Big C and at the same time help and encourage other people to be life savers.  Particularly their beneficiaries are CHILDREN who are cancer fighters.  Through Love Hope Faith, we could fight with these children as well!

HOW?
They are a simple company with a BIG vision that is to be able to reach 10,000 cancer patients in 2020. As of May, 2019, they already reached out to 600 cancer patients and that's indeed a milestone.  But with OUR HELP, we can reach more patients and be a lifesaver ourselves.

Their main tool is to raise funds by marketing their LifeSaver shirts and LifeSaver watches.  I've used their shirt and a few of their watches to show my support to their company.  I pray that this post will touch your hearts too and extend help to the organization and be also a lifesaver in your own way by purchasing either their shirt or watch (better if both!).  Each item only costs PHP300.00!

For every purchase of a LifeSaver item, 50% goes to the fund they give to their children beneficiaries. The shirts are quality made, it's thick and comes in different sizes. It has 2 simple minimalist designs which I like a lot.
The Lifesaver watches are also a great deal for its price because it's Japan movement, scratch free, water resistant, hypo-allergenic silicone strap, and it's fashionable too.
 It's available in these colors: black, white, beige, grey, pink, green, red, and navy blue.
Greater for personal use or as a gift. This is a perfect choice for purchasing a meaningful item because you know it's for a cause. There can be no other fulfilling purchase than one which you know would go to a deserving beneficiary.

I love that their tools are COMFORTABLE, FASHIONABLE, and comes with a GREAT CAUSE.

Let's help them by purchasing their Lifesaver Shirts and Lifesaver Watches.

SHOP through their FACEBOOK PAGE/SHOP or through their WEBSITE. 

If you are a mother, if you love children, if you have a loved one who passed away because of cancer or if you have friends who may be suffering from this disease, you may show support by helping organizations raise funds to help children with cancer have a fighting chance.

Let's share the same LOVE, HOPE, and FAITH with each other!  Have a great week ahead!

It's definitely back to school already!  And as a mom of two schoolboys, my eldest being in high school and my second in gradeschool, I am very aware of their baon preferences. 

Both of my boys spend the whole day in school so I pack them lunches.  My eldest has monetary baon but is as practical as I am, he still wants to bring lunch with him.  He then saves money so he could buy what he wants or put it in his investment.  But it can't be just any lunch by the way.  He prefers a packed lunch that is still warm, otherwise, he will bring it home untouched.

I've tried many food containers and even lunch bags, that failed to fulfill its promises of keeping food warm from morning until lunchtime.  Until I used Asvel's Luntus insulated compact lunchbox.
As moms we want to give our best to our children and provide what they need and even want right?  Giving them not only a nutritious baon but in their preferred temperature, is for me going an extra mile.  Ganyan naman tayong moms, we go lengths for our kids right? 

Asvel gives us the best items for our homes.  That's why Ms. Kris Aquino uses and recommends this brand.  We get to experience Japan-standard quality and design with their line of products such as rice dispensers, lunchboxes, mugs, tumblers, pitchers, and more!

What I like about the Asvel Compact LunchBox:

• It comes in a color we like.  The lunchbox is available in pink and in navy blue by the way.

• It keeps food warm for up to 5 hours (My son leaves the house at 6:30 and eats lunch at 11:30am, it's still warm!)

• It's made of durable materials that are microwave-safe and dishwasher safe.  

• It's very versatile because it could pack rice and viand plus soup/rice and viand plus snacks or desserts/rice and viand plus vegetables.

• It has two stackable compartments.

• It's really compact and comes in a minimalist design - no non-sense.

• It's easy to clean.

Asvel offers an extensive lineup of items for hime and kitchen needs. 
Check them all out in different branches such as The Podium, SM Home at The SM Store, in select Rustan's branches, select National Book Store branches, Noteworthy (Greenbelt and Podium), Robinsons Filinvest, select Wilcon Depot, Make Room & More, and also online via Shopee and Lazada.

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