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Dirt and Worms and Kuya

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An easy treat to make with your little ones is this classic Halloween treat of dirt and worms!!! It was part of Kuya's school assignment for their celebration of Pangangaluluwa. Their class dressed up as a "Mongolian Death Worm" (Do not Google it I am warning you!!!!) and the snacks were part of their theme. I'm not really sure why Teacher Thea thought of this monster but the kids had fun lining up in their pink shirts and brown shorts and then acting like a worm hahahaha. The kid in front of … [Continue reading]

The iPhone 6 is Here!!!

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Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl this year (well most of this year). I have an iPhone 4 that just keeps freezing and is running out of memory. I use my phone to take pics (lots of 'em), to go online on FB, Twitter and IG and oh yeah to call my loved ones who are not on our Smart Family Ties group. So you see Santa, the iPhone really is an extension not just of this blog but also of my motherhood....Aaah enough of the echos hahaha Ang ganda nilaaaaa!!!   I've held one … [Continue reading]

Friday Fun Find: Daylong Kids Lotion

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  The quest for gentle, non-irritating products continues with Daylong :D I have atopic dermatitis and so finding items that are really gentle is always a priority. I also look for the same gentle formulations for Dan, David and Noah because I don't want them to eeeeeveer experience the awful rashes and itchiness that come when you use a product that is not kind to your skin. So enter Daylong! It's a line of sun protection lotions, creams and sprays by the makers of Cetaphil. Cetaphil … [Continue reading]

(Not So Spooky Tunes) for a Fun Halloween Playlist

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Party ba kamo? What's a party without sounds?! ("sounds" talaga, I sound like a Tita hahaha) Because it's Halloween and because I love putting together playlists, here's one that's sure to get the kids grooving and the adults dancing :) I made this playlist for our Oreo Better Me Halloween Trip or Treats last Monday and Tuesday. We dressed up as characters from Star Wars from the event. I went as Princess Leia, Dan was Han Solo and David and Noah were Jedi masters!Stanley Ong took our photo … [Continue reading]

Jollitown Comes Alive!

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This weekend is just busy busy busy for the kiddos no? There's so much Halloween Trick or Treating fun to do so if you want to take a break but still give the kids a great day, then the Jollitown The Big Fun Event is just for you :) The Big Fun Event is a great way to celebrate National Children's Month. On October 26  (yep this Sunday na!)  head on over to SMX Convention Center Hall 1 where  play zones and giant inflatables await kids! Get your bounce on inside Jollibee’s Bob House, slide … [Continue reading]