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#WeAreM - now using this hashtag for our family events 😃 My then boyfriend now husband has enjoyed travelling together when we were still younger, after getting married we took a break from our yearly escapades and decided we will continue the moment we have our own child. That moment is coming soon like next year and first time to go International, so as of this time I am having so many things I want to accomplish and unanswered questions because it will be different now that we have a toddler in tow. Our flight schedules were already booked by the doting Grandma who also wants to be part of this first family trip with the little one, so we have three adults and one toddler, and because Grandma did the plane booking, I do the research for accomodation, a very important task since we can't just book the way we used to and we'll be going out of the country. It is hard to just merely rely on recommendations without actually doing some research so nowadays technology helps a lot,...

When HomTime was launched a week a go, I got all giddy and excited, you see we don't have a wall clock in our room at home (I wonder why too) but thinking about it, maybe because we rely too much on our gadgets that even time and alarm clock functions really matter. But here comes HomTime, known as the ultimate bedside companion, the old school type looking bedside clock which we usually see in hotel rooms, yes you can get yours now plus more features, my favorite is having to listen to your music list hands-free because of its bluetooth connection, what's more? Read on below... They say great things come in small packages, and this comes true in the form of Homtime digital alarm clocks. Homtime is a Shanghai-based company that has been producing electronic for years, and is now making innovative clock technology that complements people’s bedside lifestyles. Homtime is distributed through its luxurious partner hotels globally such as Crowne Plaza and Sofitel (Australia); Radiss...

How can someone be preggy but still pretty at the same time? That was my initial question when we were greeted by soon to be Mommy Mariel Padilla in their humble home down South. She already entered her third trimester, hence the invitation to do the send-off-party at their home because Robin Padilla already told her to stay put (so sweet!), you read it right, Mariel will be flying to the United States (as of today she is already there) because they decided especially Ma, that she'd be comfortable there with the privacy and advanced technology if ever the need arises (let's pray for her safe delivery ha) but hoping that everything will be normal. Ma is very accomodating, keeps on asking if we are ok while waiting for her because she was still with another group, when it was finally our turn she immediately told me "parang nagkasama na tayo?" And then she started to recall that it was during a blogcon at Star Cinema for their movie 'Sa Ngalan ng Ama' that waswa...

Alviera, the developer of Sand Box in Pampanga invites all of us to experience the Alviera Hero Camp. If you've been to Sand Box before, now is the time to go back and give back because they have new things in store for us. One is, we can now enjoy the famous Giant Swing (my fave) and other activities during the night time, yes imagine doing activities at night, a whole new experience that is. Also they have packages for those of you who would want an overnight stay, choose between a good night camping experience or hotel accomodation, I suggest camping to go with star gazing and some bonfire yay! For more information visit Alviera's website or facebook account and see you there! This camping event is good for family, barkada or group bonding with your loved ones. 😘

James Reid scores another endorsement deal and it is with non-other than Fujifilm. James proudly announced how happy he was with Fujifilm since he loves photography and admits it was Nadine who introduced the craft to him, also he owns a Fujufilm X-T2 and takes it along with him to capture different spots and whenever he travels with Nadine. James is believed to be a perfect endorser of Fujifilm for his love for photography and of course being one of the most photographed celebrity in the country. Do check out his photos on his Instagram account and fall inlove with his feed.

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program by Cebu Pacific, has partnered with Robinsons Malls for a series of road shows that will offer exciting perks to loyal customers at selected Robinsons malls nationwide. During the Robinsons mall road shows, customers can get an exclusive Robinsons VIP card and GetGo membership kit when they present at least P5,000 worth of purchases from any of the participating mall’s dining and shopping establishments. To avail of the exciting offer, customers can shop at these participating malls and on these road show dates: Robinsons Bacolod (Sept. 26 to Oct. 2), Robinsons Galleria (Oct. 10 to 16), Robinsons Galleria Cebu (Oct. 24 to 31), and Robinsons Metroeast (Nov. 7 to 13). Exciting prizes are also at stake for GetGo members who will play the “Get Points. Go Places. Fly For Free.” challenge at the GetGo 360 booth during the Robinsons mall road shows. The Robinsons Mall VIP program offers cardholders discounts from over 600 stores nationwide, sale alerts, fr...

Have you ever imagined the possibility of receiving more free flights just by going through your basic everyday routine? This September, turn your daily shopping spend and bank transactions into free flights, faster, as GetGo, the most exciting rewards program by Cebu Pacific, introduces “Multiply to Fly”. The promo enables members to double or triple their rewards points to earn more GetGo points. To turn shopping sprees to rewarding get-aways, GetGo with its partners, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Selections, and Robinsons Easymart to allow members to earn three times more points by just flashing their GetGo membership cards upon payment. And for even more rewards points, members can continuously avail of the promo via multiple transactions with any of the participating Robinsons stores nationwide. Members can also convert their Credit Card Rewards points from Citibank, UnionBank, AUB, BDO, BPI, Metrobank Robinsons-Cebu Pacific MasterCard, RCBC Bankard,...

NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR gives you a chance to win 1 out of 20 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadsters Electric Toy Car! ​ For children, growing up means experiencing many exciting firsts like getting to know new playmates, tinkering with toys and gadgets or playing outdoor games. Preschool life is all about discovering a whole new world of fun! And what can be more exhilarating for your kid than being able to drive a 2-door luxury roadster from Mercedes-Benz? Give your kid his very first Mercedes-Benz Electric Toy Car –a child-sized, electric version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. It will surely make him squeal with delight! His very first car will not only allow him to discover the joy of driving and being in control but also hone his coordination and gross-motor skills. From September 15 until November 15, 2016, you get a chance to win one of these 20 luxury dream cars for your child. Just buy any of the limited edition pack of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NA...

Seeing a Giant Bounty Fresh Chicken gives motorist something to smile about. Traversing the usual EDSA traffic can easily turn travel into an irritating driving experience. And as the sea of red lights becomes the highlight of the day, motorists can’t help but to look for something that could ease their frustration. EDSA fixtures that have people smiling as they drive by are giant, inflatable chicken installations courtesy of Bounty Fresh. These towering, cute, and cuddly chicken giants have surprised and brought smiles to motorists and onlookers in SM North EDSA in Quezon City and in EDSA-Magallanes (south bound) where amused netizens have mostly captured images to share online. Apart from serving as a respite from the usual glaring billboards along EDSA, the giant inflatable chicken installations also emphasizes the “Laking Farmfresh” thrust of Bounty Fresh. With the brand, customers are assured of superior-quality chickens that have been raised in clean, spacious, and well-ventilate...

Calling out the chocolate lovers out there, surprise! Jolly Cow’s newest chocolate milk that’s made from 100% Pure Cow’s Milk and real cocoa with less sugar is the perfect combination of creamylicious and chocolicious goodness of milk and cocoa in one. What’s more, its chocoholic taste is only the beginning, all Jolly Cow milk only comes from “happy cows” that were raised and bred in cow friendly farms in Europe, so you can look forward to enjoying tastier, healthier, and creamylicious milk quality in every pack. Conveniently available nationwide in one liter and 200 ml sizes, Jolly Cow Chocolate Milk is best enjoyed chilled or as a delicious ingredient to liven up milkshakes and smoothies. Since it doesn’t use vegetable fats to give it full taste, it is no surprise that both kids and young at hearts find it an irresistible source of their daily calcium and a source of energy. Perfect for dunking with your favorite bread, it is also the ultimate accompaniment for your favorite savory s...

In this day and age, not to mention how our weather could instantly change by just the minute, it is hard to decide on what to wear or should we bring our umbrellas or not? (Aminin nyo mabigat sa bag ang payong lol!) And for someone who's in the industry of blogging like me, we struggle on what presentable clothes we should wear in attending events, I ams specifically keen with what shoes to wear for that matter, as I read somewhere, your shoes will define you (or something to that kind). Imagine a day when you get up and the sun is all smiles with the clear blue skies as the backdrop, oh how perfect for a pair of shades and comfy sandals or flats right? But as you travel half your way or reach your deatination, it gets dark, sometimes creepy dark pa, and then the rain finally shows up and just basically drown your outfit starting with your feet, argh! What a mess! And then there's this hero in the name of Converse who is ready to battle the weather head-on this Fall/Holiday 20...

For someone like me, a plus size lady, sometimes we dream of fitting into fashionable trendy clothes in an instant or atleast just be healthy enough not to catch our breath in every staircase we take. And so we try all sorts of ways to be fit and healthy, I myself had tried numerous activities like the "gym" but ended up eating more after every session, did some dancing too, and diet solutions from fitness clinics, some had me slimmed a bit but with my lack of self discipline as well, I wasn't able to sustain it. Now that we have our baby boy, realizations struck me, it is hard to go after him now that he is already walking and trying to run sometimes, even harder to think that because of my excessive fat I may incur sickness which I don't want to happen because now it is not just about me and my husband, we have this little one that we want to see him grow as we grow older too. Last week I was given the chance to try VIBE, a fitness center, but no it does not have th...

Magkaibang Mundo stars Juancho Trivino and Louise Delos Reyes welcomed us during the bloggers set visit in one of their locations in Quezon City. Juancho expressed his sincerest thank you to all those who continually support and watch the show as well as his own supporters. We see Juancho as one tall hunk guy, very charming and fit and all and so we asked if he is up for a Cosmo runway? He said yes, he was supposed to do one but since it did not push through he is gearing up for the next batch. How does he maintain his body? For now Juancho is not on full workout because of their tapong schedules and all nighter scenes, he has to eat a lot for energy and stamina but promises to hit the gym again after the serye. Louise delos Reyes on the other hand has already been the same as yours truly, "into blogging" yes she is now mor cautious than ever on what to post on her IG and unlike before that she does not care what clothes to wear or bring whenever there are out of town trips, ...