SM Supermalls treats kids nationwide with the "Super AweSM" United Nations and Halloween celebrations

SM Supermalls treats kids nationwide with the "Super AweSM" United Nations and Halloween celebrations

After the successful nationwide #SuperAweSMKidsDay, SM Supermalls continues the #AweSMKidsMonth this October with back-to-back awesome events, namely United Nations Day and Halloween.

“SM Supermalls takes the utmost pride in celebrating this awesome Kids’ Month with no less than the next generation of leaders and the future of SM, our SM kiddie shoppers,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. “The awesome deals and fun experiences continue this October, starting off with the nationwide #SuperAweSMKidsDay followed by the annual United Nations Day and Halloween festivities. We dedicate this month to you with everything that you love to do at SM: play, shop, eat, and win!”

Aside from the annual National Costume Parade and Contest, kids and families who will celebrate #UnitedNationsDayAtSM2018 can enjoy cultural performances from UN countries through the World Music Fest, a grand display of flags from different countries, and face painting of colorful flags via Wear Your Flag.

Meanwhile, a fun and #MonsterrificHalloweenAtSM will delight super kids of all ages with various awesome activities including the Freaky Face makeup contest, Monster Ball Halloween costume challenge, Peak-A-Fun Fair with lots of thrilling deals, Vivo Enchanted Castle attractions in 57 malls and the much awaited #AweSM Trick or Treat.  

All parents are encouraged to capture their kids’ special moments using the #AweSMKidsMonth’s Photo App found at www.smsupermalls.com. All promo participants will get a chance to win P5,000-worth of SM shopping money!

Visit smsupermalls.com for the full list of events and activities in store for our little ones this whole month of October! 

Themed Fun Worksheets for Kids Pt. 2

Themed Fun Worksheets for Kids Pt. 2

So it's been a few months since I have been toying with the idea of homeschooling. I have been browsing through websites and blogs and checking out forums on how to go about it. My favorite online resource for worksheets for kids is still Education.com where you can join for free or join for a fee. They continually update their website's selection of printable worksheets, games, workbooks, activities, lesson plans, exercises, songs, and stories which is a big help to any beginner homeschooling mom!

I already made a post about this previously and you can check that out here. I am also inviting homeschooling parents or those wanting to homeschool to follow them on their social media: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest.

Here are some worksheet types to choose from:

• Maze
• Matching list of words with images
• Word search
• Crossword puzzle
• Word scramble
• Subtraction
• Division
• Multiplication

Spelling is spooky and fun with this worksheet! Be sure to check out Education.com for more educational resources. Below is an example of their themed worksheet for kindergarten, and if you like what you see, head over here for more!

Awaken Your Beautiful Soul with Seoul Struck PH

Awaken Your Beautiful Soul with Seoul Struck PH

There's this new brand that sells authentic Korean skincare at the Commune Hub and Society 8 called Seoul Struck PH. The woman behind this is Ria Piedra, a wife and mom of two adorable kids, and a self-proclaimed make-up enthusiast. She learned about make-up when she was competing in Latin dancing before, and practiced with make-up given by friends and relatives. When I asked her why she got into selling Korean make-up she shared:

As I aged, I realized one thing, too much makeup can sometimes cause skin problems such as clogged pores that may result to pimples and break outs, etc. I then learned about proper skincare. It's okay to put makep-up on but it's best to take care of your skin after. When I was working, most days I don't have spare time to do my make-up before going to work so I make sure to take care of my skin so I don't look tired and lifeless during working hours. That was when I was introduced to Korean skincare brands. Aside from being affordable,  they have been effective for me. I use them as well as sell them, and there has been a huge demand for Korean skincare and cosmetics products. I found suppliers for these Korean brands that can supply items in very reasonable prices. So I decided to try and start from a small investment. And I'm now a brand partner of a known concept store.

Her dream is to turn her soapmaking hobby into her own skincare line but right now it's impossible for me to sustain as she has two small kids to look after. It's already impressive that she has her line with Commune Hub and Society 8, especially since they have a vast range of clientele. I was very happy to receive a goodie bag from Seoul Struck PH and the items were perfect for my dark under eyes and sallow complexion.

They sent me a few of their best sellers to try out and I can say I am satisfied with most of them. Check out the neat package they sent me below!

This is for the eye area. I applied it before going to bed for a month to gauge the results. I still stayed up late though (dang Kdramas!) but I would say there was a little improvement!

The following are the face masks I tried, there are 5 different types: Milk,
Aloe, Snail, Collagen, and Green Tea. I would have to say that Collagen is my favorite as it smelled nice and my face felt tighter and lighter after using. I didn't like Aloe much (as did Hubby!) because it really smelled weird to me, though my skin was softer after using it, but I could get that softness from the other masks as well.

Check out the difference a month makes upon using the masks and eye cream! My eyebags looked a tad bit smaller and my skin is actually clearer. The photos were taken at home and show a month in between.

If you like Korean skin care, be sure to check out Seoul Struck PH's Facebook and Instagram to place your orders. They have tons more of great beauty products that are hard to score in the market like Laniege, April Skin, Moistfull, Innisfree and others. Even moms need to take care of their skin and have a great skincare routine, because looking good and feeling good go together. Remember that you can't take care of other people when you don't take care of yourself.

Baby Company's Diaper Deals Drive: Pay it Forward!

Baby Company's Diaper Deals Drive: Pay it Forward!

Hey mommas, guess what?! Baby Company has a great new deal when you stock up on diapers! For every P1500 minimum single receipt purchase of any of the five participating brands - Huggies, Mamy Poko, Goo.n, Super Twins, and Lampein - you will receive a Sodexo Gift Certificate worth P100 and a donation of P100 worth of diapers will go to a baby in need!

This promo runs from September 1-30, 2018 along with a Mom Card sale. If your baby is still in diapers, this is a very good deal and the proceeds will go to a very good cause. I would like to invite all moms who use disposable diapers to support this campaign because we get to save money and help babies in need at the same time. It's a win-win situation in any book! Of course, I bought a pack of our favorite Goo.n diapers at a discounted rate and a few other essentials which were all on sale.  Check out my haul in the photos below!

I got all these baby essentials for just P2000 because of the discounts and bundles. I even got a baby shark pillow for my son who loves sharks, it was also on sale for less than P200! Which mommy doesn't want to save for a rainy day? For more amazing deals like this, please follow their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And please subscribe to my blog for more announcements about Baby Company sales and promotions!

Breastmilk Jewelry: Immortalizing a Mother's Love

Breastmilk Jewelry: Immortalizing a Mother's Love

I decided to exclusively breastfeed my son when I was 6 months pregnant with him. I read so many books and articles and even spoke with mommy friends on how to go about breastfeeding successfully. I encountered a lot of obstacles but we persevered. I even quit my job to stay home with my son so I could breastfeed him successfully for the first year of his life since that was the crucial period. And I have no regrets. So when I found out about breastfeeding jewelry, which was usually in a necklace form where the milk was incorporated into a pendant, I researched far and wide until I found the maker I believe suited my needs.

Mommy Jenn is the creator of breastmilk jewelry for Sharing Moments by Jenn. I really liked how diverse her designs are and how many types of jewelry she could make. Plus her story resonated with me; she quit her job to take care of her son. She began by crafting a keepsake for herself and her friends, and her business grew by word of mouth. She can incorporate breastmilk and DNA samples like umbilical cord, dried placenta, baby hair, baby nails, milk teeth and even fur babies hair or a dearly departed's ashes. Mommy Jenn makes pendants, earrings, bracelet bead charms, bracelet dangling charms, rings, bangles, cuff links, and frame keepsakes.

The process begins when Mommy Jenn receives the breast milk, and this is preserved with 100% natural and organic elements which work to stabilize, dry and prevent any bacteria growing once it's infused to our hardener. Preservation takes 3-4 days, and once the milk is fully dried, she grinds it to a very fine powder. Then she will start casting by mixing resin to turn it into a stone-like texture. This is the time for molding, drying, designing and polishing will take place. Everything is carefully made by hand and infused with love.

I sent Mommy Jenn some breastmilk and a lock of my son's hair. I asked her to make them into a night sky with the moon and stars. It stands for my loving him to the moon and back. (Cheesy!) When I saw the finished product I was truly amazed and got goosebumps! She even placed iridescent sparkles all around so it looked like a starry night sky. She also included a very nice necklace I could use free of charge. I would highly recommend having her make your breastmilk jewelry as she is very easy to talk to, patient and meticulous in making the keepsakes. Another big plus is her prices which are very affordable compared to her competitors based on my market research. Mommy Jenn is based in Singapore but she comes to the Philippines to share her talent. You can order through their Facebook or Instagram accounts. You won't regret having Mommy Jenn make your keepsakes and I am totally sure you'll love what she makes.

Crazy Baby Sale with Crazy Good Deals!

Crazy Baby Sale with Crazy Good Deals!

Baby Company's Crazy Baby Sale will drive parents crazy with the huge amount of good deals in store for them! This weekend heralds the start of the back to back shopping sprees that welcome the Christmas season! The Baby Company  Crazy Baby Sale is happening at the 2F Function 5, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City from 10 AM to 10 PM on August 10-12, 2018. Experience huge savings up to 70% off with a special treat for Mom Card holders, so be sure to bring your Mom Card when shopping!

Check out the good deals in store for shoppers below!

And check out my top picks below, everything is geared towards a male toddler and the necessary items a parent needs in order to keep a little tyke comfortable!

And when you reach a total amount of P3,500 with your shopping and you present your Mom Card at the redemption booth, you will get an Emoji Power Bank! Isn't it cute?

You still have the whole weekend to go to the SMX Convention Center and take advantage of the wonderful deals the Crazy Baby Sale has to offer, so hurry with the whole family and shop on!