Promod Maxi Dress

Got my second maxi dress from Promod!

It was a totally impulse purchase but I just couldn't resist. It was love at first sight! I spotted it a good distance away but my eyes just got drawn to it. And when I tried it. My goodness. Confirmed love. It fit me well, and the colors suit me. Goodness I love the color combination! Various shades of green, khaki, then sudden pops of salmon-y reddish color. I love talaga!

I am really so into maxi dresses for summer! Of course, being into it is different front carrying it well, right? Hahaha. But really, I don't think anyone can go wrong with maxi-dresses, even if you think you're someone who thinks need lipozene hehehe!

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Batangas Summer 2011

Real tired now. Will post a decent entry tomorrow. Meantime, here are pics from our Batangas family vacay.

Most beautiful of all...

This is what summer is all about...

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Summer is Officially Here

Because the weather was so weird last March, I didn't regard it as the month where summer started. But now, oh yes, we are feeling the heat!

Next weekend, our family will be in Batangas and I can't wait. It's that time of the year when my whole family (my side) will spend the weekend together to fore R&R (and hopefully meditation and reflection too!).

Anyways, this is also the time when I love wearing light fabric clothes. Got a maxi dress already from Kamiseta earlier this month...

But, I saw this and yaiks! Poor me... I LOVE IT. 

Can't afford this but I really really want. Hmm, ano kaya?

Oh well, whatever my decision is, will be for the best. Hahaha.

But here are my summer picks!

Summer 2011 by evepin featuring platform sandals

I just hope that amid the heat there will still be enough wind to at least make my wind chimes move a bit. Hehehe. Happy Summer to all!

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MYOH 2010

I love buying Havaianas for my family... Dad, Brothers, (Mom and sister got hers), Hubby, Nephew, and of course, my sweet little Darling. But I have to admit this... I never owned one. The one I have right now is my sister's and she "gave" it to me.

So I am kinda looking forward to this...

Unfortunately the only time I can go there is on the 22nd because of our Singapore trip the next day. Hopefully though I'd find time to get myself one. if not, then I can happily settle for the selections available in stores.

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Mums & Tubs: Babies Fun Day

Come join the fun for Mums and babies!

Check out the Mums & Tubs Baby Care Club to know more about this event. register and join the club too for more exciting activities, tips, contests, and giveaways!

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Holy Week Trip

I'm back from our Batangas vacation with my family, and I'm so thankful that I pushed through with going with them. At first, I really was hesitant because the husband isn;t here and I feel uncertain about driving long trips. But yeah, I'm sooo happy I went along with them. It was really a blast!

I will post more pics later but here is one pic that was really smashing, I just had to post it first. It is my first shot anyway.

Smoking hot. I bet rates for an auto insurance quote will increase.... due to road accidents because of this? Hahahaha.

Too bad though that I didn't get to check out the bathing suits. I love what Angel Locsin is wearing in that billboard. Hmm... maybe I should give the store a check? Hehehehe.

More pics and kwentos later on!

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Eanna's "Graduation" at Julia Gabriel

It was the end of Term 3 of the Julia Gabriel Play Club last Friday, and though it was a happy event, I felt a  small gush of sadness because the teachers, staff, kids, and their parents already became endeared to us. Goodbyes aren't exactly good scenes, right? Hahaha.

But anyways, here are some pictures taken during that day. The last day's theme was "summer fun" where kids are clad in their swimsuit attire for some water fun.

Unlike the Christmas party last December, it was just a simple get together of the two classes (last December all of the students gathered for the event, and there were no formal invitations nor goodies/freebies). It was still pot luck, and as was the last party, there were lots of food. Heheheheh.

Anyways, it was a very good experience not only for Eanna both also for me as well. Since I attended all the classes, I was able to learn a few tricks on how to teach my little girl using play. Aside from this, I got to learn (again) children's songs so that I could sing these with Eanna even after class. All her art works are posted in her room's walls, as reminder for us how far she'd gone, thanks to Julia Gabriel.

Of course, I only wished the husband was here, but hey, no use pining over it right.

So before I go into EMO mode again, cheers for now!

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Summer Programs of Explorations Pre-school

Eanna has just signed up for the Summer Programs of Explorations Pre-school, and I can't wait (neither can she!) till it starts this April!

 Eanna will take up the Regular Programs - Rugrats group (M-W, 9-11:30 am) and probably Preschool Art (Th-Fr, 10:30-11:30 am). Not sure about the last one, since this would mean she'd have classes everyday for one whole month. But I'm very interested in the Regular program since this will give me a sneak peek on the regular classes for Kinder. Hopefully Eanna will get used to the school's program, as right now she's still in Julia Gabriel mode, if you know what I mean, haha. But knowing my little girl, she'd adjust in no time!

Anyways, for those interested, click on Explorations Summer Program for more information (to download the file too). Hurry though, because there are only limited slots available! See you there!

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Back From Subic!

Whew! We just got back from Subic after four days of staying there. It was a real fun time, even though most of the time the people attended the conference (the main point of their get together, heheheh).

Anyway, the little girl truly enjoyed our stay there, and as usual she was swimming most of the time. What she loved most though was the "sandbox" area.

Ok... vanity post next up... what only bothered me after our vacation was the amount of food we ate, and without any much activities to burn them. Pictures above just showed that I ballooned in just four days. My bulges simply lost control and expanded. I'm dead serious, no vanity here now. I think i'm bordering on being unhealthy now, *sigh*. But hey, if diet and exercise won't do, then I guess there's always the kymaro body shaper as an alternative.

But anyways... overall it really was a fun experience since this is the first time that I'm attending a seafarer's outing with me on the other side of the fence, i.e. instead of the organizer, I'm now part of the seafarer's family.

Till next year!

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365 Days of Summer @ The Grove, Rockwell

Aside from the Expo Kid 2010 this Saturday at the Rockwell Tent, you may want to check out the "365 days of Summer" at the Grove, Rockwell (in Libis)!

Image from The Grove's Facebook Page.

See you there!

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Expo Kid 2010

This is a report from Mommy Pages!

Come to EXPO KID and let your child experience fun and learning from the most dynamic activity providers today.

OPEN TO KIDS OF ALL AGES!

What to expect at Expo Kid:

• Fun, educational and interactive activity stations by Kids Ahoy Creative Playshop, My Masterpiece Movement and Kiddieparty.com
• Meet some of the country’s best activity providers for children (in art, sports, music, and more), preschools, party shops, etc.
• Shop for great finds at the Expo Kid bazaar
• On stage activities for kids of all ages
• Drop by for our educational+entertaining program of activities to be held on the EXPO KID stage!

Here’s what we have in store for you:

11:00 am Balloon Show by Jiggles the Balloon Lady
11:45 am Yoga Kids Demo by Michelle Ressa Aventajado
12:15 pm Games & Raffle
12:45 pm Sponsor’s Portion: Glaxo Smithkline
1:30 pm Musical Performance by Krissy & Ericka
2:45 pm Bumblebee & Co. Coolest Costumes Fashion Show
3:30 pm Science Explorations by Kids Ahoy Playshop
5:00 pm Tumble Tots Storytelling, Music & Movement Activity
5:45 pm My Masterpiece Movement’s Multi-Arts Show
6:30 pm Kids Ahoy Portion

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

Entrance to EXPO KID is just 25 pesos per person. Kids below 12 get in free:) All proceeds from registration go to the Kids Ahoy Little Rescue Mission We will also be accepting donations of art materials, school supplies, and children’s books at the entrance.

For more info, email inquiry@expomom.com, call 7809898 or text 09088657246. See you then!

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Summer Outing in Canyon Cove

Last 06 April, our family headed south to Nasugbu Batangas and spent the whole day swimming in the beach and the swimming pool in Canyon Cove. We initially wanted to stay overnight but teh place was heavily booked, so we had no choice but to just take the "day trip." Entrance fee is PhP 500 per person, PhP 200 of which is consummable (food or rentals). We stayed in one of the cabanas (with a fee of PhP 550, if you don't want this then you can stay in the umbrella-type tables), which in my opinion could have looked better (hehehe).



The place is nice, there are two pools (for kids and for adults), and the beach... fantastic. Just like the Nasugbu I know. The food was the concern. Bringing in food and drinks is not allowed, and the price inside is just too high! The buffet simply doesn't look like it's worth PhP 600 pesos. We didn't check out the ala carte though.





Anyway, our family had fun nonetheless. Our little baby enjoyed too. Sheeps, she's such a swimmer, maybe i should enroll her in a swimming class. We would want to try to stay overnight next time, even though the cost (strictly two per room!) is not that budget friendly. And I don't think there are any cheaper alternatives nearby.

Till next summer!

PS: We weren't able to take too much pictures from our camera. I'll post more pics when I get them from my sister's.

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Trip to the Pasig Rainforest

We initially wanted to go back to the La Mesa Park, but later on decided to try out something new and went to the Pasig Rainforest. We were immediately amazed by what pasig has done because almost at the heart of the city lies this rainforest. It is open to the public, and what's even better is that admission is free!







It is a small rainforest compared to the La Mesa park, but I told hubby that I enjoyed this more because in such a small place, we were able to go to the Zoo, check out the pool (we didn't swim though), watched people play tennis, amazed that there is a gym inside, talked about the ampitheater, etc etc. I prefer this than trekking and panting under the heat of summer, noh? Eanna of course had fun looking at the animals. She really is fond of animals, dogs and fishes in particular. I previously blogged about having a pet dog for her but backed out of this plan. Health concern (for me and the bebe, you know, my asthma and all) is one factor, plus of coruse the maintenance (food, anti-flea products like Frontline, grooming, etc...). Maybe next time, but not now.

Anyway, going back... It's just too bad that I was unable to take more pictures of the place. But definitely we will go here again. And hopefully, I would remember to take more pics of the place. Mayor E of Pasig... good job!

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Eanna in Oceanpark

After months of planning, we finally went to Manila Oceanpark as a treat for Eanna (she loves fishes!). The place is small comapred to HK's OCeanpark, and there are no rides, but I must say that our little family (especially our sweetcake) enjoyed what our Oceanpark has to offer.

At the first sight of fishes, Eanna was totally ecstatic and kept on pointing at them, while repeatedly saying "Hshish! Hshish!" (her version of sih, heheheheh). She was not afraid with the big aquariums, not even the big fishes that went in front of her. When we entered the "tunnel", she kept on looking up at the fishes that were above us. Eanna kept on running around, pulling our hands, signally us to go with her to whatever aquarium she wanted to look at.















More picture are found HERE.

After the Oceanarium, we tried the fish spa, wherein we dip our feet in a low pool filled with doctor fishes. These are said to eat dead skin cells! Hubby was at first hesitatnt to try it, ebcause he was shy about his feet (harharhar) but later on agreed to do so. When I dipped my feet, a school of fish munched on my feet like crazy.



It was a tingling and nice experience for me, while hubby kept on grabbing my arm (he was very ticklish but afetr a while got used to the sensation). Eanna dipped her little feet as well, but no fishes went to her. Hahahah. oh, a funny thing... When hubby dipped his feet, a huge number of fishes "migrated" to his spot. More food eh? HARHARHAR.

We ended the day with a buffet dinner in Ozeano (by Tamayo's), and given the price, we were pretty much pleased with what was served. I especially liked the very fresh tuna sashimi. The ones I ate were even better than those served in hotels. It's one thing that would keep me coming back to this place! Eanna seemed to enjoy the food as well, as she kept on eating all that we have got (save for the raw tuna and salmon!). Curiously, she liked the spicy beef soup. Exotic taste ang lola! Hahaha. Hubby on the other hand chowed on the Filipino classics. Both of us liked the Mongolian station (well, of course, he liked what I concocted hahaha), simple but the important ingredients are there. Finally, we had dessert: chocolate fountain, cakes, puddings, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Hahahaha.

I really recommend families to go to this spot in town. I also look forward to setting foot on the future Hotel H2O. Location is nice, peaceful, and relaxing 9especially at night by the bay. I hope that they maintain this place, because it is one of those places where you wish our city would look like always (especially at night!). We should be proud of our Oceanpark. Worlds class? perhaps!

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