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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!: Philippine Star’s PageSuite App

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Are you a newshound? If you are and staying on top of current events is important to you, then read on because I discovered a new app that's just perfect for mobile moms like us! Being in the know is important most especially nowadays since both my boys are out every day for school. I need to have ready access to weather announcements as well as information on news that will affect the safety of the city we’re in (the MRT accidents and really awful traffic have made me stay at home with the … [Continue reading]

Here’s Your Weekend Shopping and Food Guide (Aug. 15-17)

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Siraan ng wallet!! It's payday weekend so get ready to shop at that awesome bazaars: Babypalooza Bazaar - Walter Hogan Center, Ateneo Mommy Mundo Clearance Clearout Sale - The Fun Ranch, C-5 Libis Le Souk Bazaar - SMX Megatrade Hall, SM Aura And if all that shopping gets you hungry, head on over to the new Il Ponticello for some authentic Italian comfort food. Ill post more about the new Il Ponti but for now I'd like to share with you their ongoing promo: Happy Shopping and … [Continue reading]

3 Things Noah Has Taught Us

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Last Sunday, Dan and I talked and shared about our family in front of new parents of children with Down Syndrome at the Early Intervention Seminar of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines. The last time I went to the EIS was last year on the anniversary of our attendance. Nov. 11, 2012 will always be a special day for me and Dan because that’s when we really kicked off our “new normal”. That was the day that we found new friends and a new community who warmly welcomed us into the … [Continue reading]

Babypalooza Year 6! Win a Sophie the Giraffe Teether!

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Babypalooza

Shopping mommas!! Babypalooza is back and is stronger than ever on it's 6th year! Babypalooza has always been known for being THE bazaar to go to for high quality yet affordable baby products both new and pre-loved. The Babypalooza Bazaar will be on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Walter Hogan Center of Ateneo De Manila, QC. Gates open at 10 am and close at 7pm. Entrance is free!   Aside from the awesome shops, visitors can also enjoy chilling out in the air-conditioned Babypalooza Family … [Continue reading]

Mango Tree is Down for Thai!

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Mango Tree, that awesome Thai restaurant celebrated its 2nd year with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines with "Down for Thai" which ran from March 28 to June 1.  We couldn't be more proud of this program because our young adults were trained to serve and work at the restaurant for the duration of the restaurant's anniversary celebration.  Some worked in reception, others worked alongside attendants serving yummy Tom Yum soup to guests, while others were trained as bar … [Continue reading]