Merry Christmas to all!

credits: Traci Reed of SSD

Wooden Chocolat Party Set from Mother Garden

I was able to purchase this gorgeous wooden chocolat party set from comeandplay multiply site. Beautiful hinged wooden box is painted in tempting chocolate browns and sweet pinks. Adorned in strawberries and scallops, it's a great way to store the entire set when it's not being enjoyed.

You are sure to please your sweet tooth with the countless accessories including stackable and interchangeable ice creams, lollipops, chocolates, a 4 slice cake and of course some juicy fruits to keep the taste buds watering. There is also a lovely place setting for 2 of tea cups, saucers, spoons and forks to ensure your afternoon tea party with the Queen is a huge success. Sam will truly enjoy this Christmas gift from moi and her daddy. Can't wait for the actual Christmas day to come!...mas ako pa yung excited eh no?...lol!

Set is made of durable wood.



the box that houses the wooden box



the beautiful and durable wooden box



what's inside?



Educational: Social Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination, Fine Motor Skills and Imaginative Play.

Measurements Measurements: Box measures 9"L x 7 1/2"W x 7"H

Age Recommendation Recommended Age: 4+ - Small Parts

Included Included: (About 39 Pieces)
1 Wooden Box, 1 4-Piece Velcro Cake, 4 Velcro Slice Pastries, 4 Different Toppings, 2 Tea Cups, Saucers, Forks & Spoons, 4 Different Chocolates, 1 Magnetic Chocolate Bar, 4 Different Lollipops, 1 Velcro Strawberry, 1 Velcro Orange, 1 Velcro Melon Slice, 2 Ice Cream Cones, 2 Velcro Biscuits with Filings, 1 Pretend Knife for Slicing, 1 Serving Platter.

Absolutely five star for me!

look what came to my doorstep yesterday afternoon...

Three parcels from my online purchases! Weeeeh! One package came from mommy AC of Little Fashion, the other one from mommy Tine of Brag Bangle, and the last one fom mommy Jing of Anjela Moirah's E-Store.



Here are the contents of each packages. Thanks momsies! Till my next transactions!



My little girl immediately tried her new Dora Pj's!



..and her new cutie bangle!
For her new Dora Tumbler... it's still unpacked. She'll open and use it daw on Christmas pa.... huh?

Join Princess Liana and Princess Alexa @ Robinsons Malls

This holiday season, Robinson’s Malls give you the exciting tale of friendship and adventure. Join Princess Liana and Princess Alexa as they save a girl trapped inside an enchanted mirror. With the power of song and music, the girls face their challenges together and discover that friendship is the true treasure. Characters from the story will come to life and bring magical story of Barbie and the Diamond Castle. The story will unfold in a 30-minute musical live show set in an interactive stage with fascinating sights and sounds. All the cast will sing live, do some sets of dances, and will do a medley of three Christmas songs to serenade and entertain all Barbie fans.

Playing with Actions

Just trying to play with some photoshop actions on Sam's high reso photos. Been trying to search online where to download free plug-ins and I stumbled to this site. The author have some amazing photoshop actions that is free for download. This action I used works in both PS and PSE, and softens skin, enhances eyes, and applies a custom vignette. Can't wait to try it on Sam's photo and here what I came up with. Take a closer look and you can see my reflection in her eyes. :p

Sam's new found Hello Kitty Animation Series @ CN

sitting pretty...hehe

We didn't know that Cartoon Network is already airing this Hello Kitty and Friends Animation series. Sam's not used to watch kasi the shows from Cartoon Network because most of them are animes which she's really not into. We just found out early this morning this cute Hello Kitty 3D animation show. I think it's around 9am because that's the time she usually wakes up to prepare for school. Sam was really amazed when she saw her fave chars on TV. She immediately positioned herself to our living room couch and watched the show. She giggles with her eyes really wide-opened and said...WOW!!! mommy...Hello kitty??...lol! I just dunno if this show airs everyday. She always missed to watch na kasi the Yo Gabba Gabba from Nicksplat because the 8:00am airing time which is still early for her. Her usual wake-up time kasi is 9:00am so i guess she can now regularly watch this Hello Kitty show if it airs daily. :)

Sam made it again...

she still looked sleepy here because of the 8am awarding ceremony..hehe

Sam made it again to be included in the Top 5 Most Outstanding Pupils in her class for the 2nd grading period. She's Top 4 for the First Grading Period by the way. But this time, she made it to Top 2 na! ...yey!!! I'm always proud of her ever since but now ...more prouder because she's really doing well in school. She's always making it to a point to be included as one of the best pupil in her class...unconsciously. You know, nursery pupil like her especially at her age of 3 doesn't mind at all if she's doing good in her class. She just know that school is fun with all the play activities, seat works, home works, quizzes and exams are just a routine for her that she really enjoy to do everyday. And as a super hands-on mom like me, I'm not forcing her that much to excel in her class. I'm just doing what I think is right for her young mind what she needs to learn. I'm just so blessed and thankful to God that I have a daughter who can easily comprehends what she learns and it totally reflects in her report card. Her daddy don't know the good news yet (super busy from work daw....hmmp!..haha) and for sure he'll be more prouder than I am. Good job baby and always remember that we're just her to support and guide you all the way. We love you very much!

one proud mama with her little awardee

Easter Bunny on Halloween

Did you already saw an easter bunny during the spooky season of halloween? Well, here she is!...lol! The make up we just bought was actually for me to try and practice on how to do face painting in forms of flowers or butterfiles. This little girl...my one and only demo girl requested for a bunny make-up instead...haha! What?...I told her that she don't have a bunny costume to match the make up. But she insisted that she likes the bunny make-up! With the white face, red nose and whiskers....as in ditalyado pa talaga ang instructions nya sa kin...my gulay!...what a demanding model...lol!

Move it! Madagascar Escape 2 Africa Kiddie Events

Still Together, Still Lost
Madagascar Escape 2 Africa
11.07.08
Funtertainment Weekend

Enjoy any of the following Kiddie Treats for FREE at the Glorietta 4 cinema lobby on November 8 (Sat.)& 9 (Sun.) from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.:
* Glitter Tattoo
* Balloon Sculpture
* Face Painting
* Animal Ride
* Pick-A-Prize
* Mascot Appearance

Just present any of the following at the designated activity area located at the Glorietta 4 cinema lobby:
* Two (2) cinema tickets of MADAGASCAR:Escape 2 Africa purchased on November 8 & 9 at Glorietta 4 or Glorietta 1 cinemas
* P300 worth of single or accumulated receipts dated November 8 & 9, 2008 from selected Glorietta 3 Kids Zone establishments (Kids of Bayo, Big & Small Co., Pink Box & Babyland)

PerDTI-NCR Permit #A2-0764. Series of 2008.

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Go Diego Go! The Iguana Sing Along

Diego's First Live Performance in Asia

Glorietta
Activity Center
November 7-9
11:30 A.M., 3:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M
Concierge Hotline: 752-7272

Alabang Town Center
Activity Center
November 21-23
11:30 A.M., 3:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Concierge Hotline: 842-2782, 772-1860

Market! Market!
Activity Center
November 28-30
1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Concierge Hotline: 886-7519

TriNoma
Activity Center
November 13, 6:00 P.M.
November 15-16
1:00 P.M., 3:30 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Concierge Hotline: 886-7519

Meet & Greet at the Pavilion Mall
November 25 & 26, 4:00 P.M., Activity Center

Meet & Greet Dora
Glorietta November 11 & 12, 5:00 P.M. at Kids & Teen Zone
Alabang Town Center November 19 & 20, 1:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M. at Kids Zone
Market! Market! November 28, 2:00 P.M. at 3rd Floor, entrance to Home Market

Text GLO EVENTS at 248. www.ayalamalls.com.ph

Polka Tots Fashion Show @ Glorietta

Children's Ave models Polka Tots Clothes

Here are some of the pics from the Polka Tots Fashion Show held @ Glorietta Activity center last Oct. 31 @ 4:00pm. Everything went off smoothly and the kids same as the stagemoms and parents enjoyed and really had fun. The kids just have a quick practice just right before the show because mommy april was still rushing to finish the boy's clothes. The girls clothes are really gorgeous and the girls really love to wear them...very comfortable and ayaw na ngang hubarin ng iba yung clothes after the show...hehe!

was about to start

I just had some minor problem with the pics. The fashion show shots, as in the actual show on stage was a bit overexposed!...waaaah!...as in the brightness was ultra bright and all the stage pic were almost white in color! I forgot to adjust the setting of the cam to automatic mode rather than manual mode before giving it to my sister in law....waaaah!...my fault! Good thing that photoshop was able to fix it's colors.

of course a pic of my little model with her trademark pose..hehe

Halloween Treats @ Glorietta

Sam as the Little Pirate Girl

These are just some of the pics I have from the halloween event @ Glorietta yesterday afternoon...My goodness, the people was jam-packed all over the mall! Stef and I decided not to let the girls to do their trick ot treating because of the small chances for their loot to get loaded with treats! Thousands of kids were everywhere as in! We just let them do some kiddie activities inside the area of CA station while waiting for the fashion show. It's really nice to meet a few online mommies who were able to go there and of course seeing familiar mommies again...hehe!

Glorietta crowd

busy kids in cookie decorating activity

out little Trick or Treaters: from left - Keanna, Phil, Sam, Jian and Enoch

Sam with her little BFF, Jian

it's nice to see again some of my online mommy friends from sp and gt online community

Say Boo! @ Trinoma

Sam in Princess Jasmine costume

One of the halloween event that we attended but this album will be the last halloween album to be posted in my multiply account ...lol! This was a tiring but fun halloween event we @ Trinoma last Oct. 28. Thanks to ate Keanna for lending Sam her princess Jasmine costume. She luv it except the tummy exposure part!..hehe Was able to meet again some gt and sp moms and their kiddos. :p

busy coloring with her ate Keanna

Sam and Keanna in Face Painting booth

dancing with the Appebon mascot on stage

waht's cookin'?..hehe

Halloween Events @ Ayala Malls

Halloween Treats



Jack-O-Lantern Photo Station
Glorietta 3 Park
October 20 to 31

Halloween Fun Craze
Activity Center
October 31
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Park Trick or Treat
Glorietta 3 Park
October 31 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.

How to be part of this Halloween Event:
1. Kids 12 years old and below are invited to attend Glorietta's Halloween Fun Craze.One (1) companion is allowed per kid.
2. Registration will begin when the mall opens at 10:00 A.M. on October 31,2008 at the Glorietta Activity Center.

How to get your Special Treats:
1. All participants will be given an activity passport upon registration. This passport will entitle you to visit our interactive booths. Each booth visited will be marked/stamped. Upon completion, present your passport to the event marshalls,. This will serve as your raffle ticket. All passports should be submitted by 11:15 A.M. and 4:15 P.M. Raffle draws will be at 11:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
2. Kids in Halloween costume will be given a lootbag stub upon registration.
3. A maximum of 1000 lootbag stubs will be given away to a first-come, first-served basis.
4. Kids can claim their lootbag upon exit on
October 31, 2008

Concierge Hotline: 752-7272







Have a Spooktacular Halloween!


October 31, 2008
Spook Troupe
Costumed buskers will be roaming around to perform tricks and to give away treats for shoppers.

Trick or Treat
Store after store with candies galore, just look for the Spooktacular sign!
Trick-or-Treaters meet up at the Tickled Pics area between B5 (near Figaro) and B8 (near Aldo) at 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.

Tickled Pics
For every Php500 purchase at Bonifacio High Street, get to pose with members of the Spook Troupe and get a Spooktacular photo souvenir!
From 4:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
Mechanics:
a. Receipts must be dated October 31, 2008 to qualify.
b. Present single or accumulated receipts amounting to P500 from the participating merchants of Bonifacio High Street to the tickled pics booth (located in the covered walkway near Figaro and Aldo).Qualified receipts will be stamped and returned to the customer.
c. Each customer may have a maximum of four photos upon presentation of receipts to the redemption booth.
d. Present the stamped receipt to the redemption booth to claim photo/s.





Triple Trick or Treats, A Spooktacular Halloween
10:00 A.M.







Halloween Carnival
31st of October 2008 Friday
We celebrate, a day where treats abound,
We invite everyone to come around.
Lots of family fun and things to do,
prepared especially for you!

Costume Parade
Come in your best costume and win prizes
Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat*Magic Act & Side-shows*Halloween Program Games*Hourly Raffle Draws*Candy Shower*Halloween Booth Activities and so much more!

4:00 P.M. Assembly at Activity Center
5:00 P.M. Trick-or-Treat and Costume Parade
6:00 P.M. Games and Magic Show
See Poster for details.
Concierge Hotline: 886-7519
Text "Ayala Malls" to 2948
www.ayalamalls.com.ph
Per DTI-NCR Permit No.A2-0718 Series 2008






Halloween is brewing with fun at TriNoma

October 30, 2008
Trick or Treat
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Hip Hip Hooray! Today is candy day!
Come in your spooky costumes to claim your Halloween loot bags at the Concierge near the TriNoma Activity Center and begin your Trick or Treats quest!
Only a limited number of loot bags will be given out.

Bibbity Bobbity Boo!
10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Experience chills and thrills with games and activities just for you!


FACE PAINTING by Perfetti Van Melle
SUPER HEADS by Confetti Effects Inc.
COOKIE DEMO FOR KIDS by Mc Cormick
ENCHANTE THE MUSICALE by Enchanted Kingdom
WICKED by Jam 88.3 with special performances by Christian Bautista, Rico Blanco and M.Y.M.P.
10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Activity Center