First Day of School

June 6 marks the day Ivan formally enters school.  It will be a new world for him, new faces, new challenges.

His new school is just located within the village.  Smart Kids Integrated School (B89 L25 Ph4 Villa de Calamba, Lamesa, Calamba City, Laguna), owned and managed by Ms. Margie Almazan

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This will be the door he will enter for his schooling for the next 10 months.

Used to be his school service in going to his toddler class last month, now we just take a tricycle ride.  The school is not really far from home but I think will be tiring for Ivan to walk going there.

 Recess time: enjoying his Dutch Mill yoghurt milk and biscuits.  That his usual "baon" to school.  Lately, after his school hours he is requesting me to rush home because he wanted to take his "mimi" (milk).

Watch for my next post, Ivan will start wearing his school uniform next week.  Mommy giay is excited to see him in his new suit.  My neighbor friends as well would like to know how he will look like in his school polo, shorts and matching black shoes. 

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MAY Freebies and Tokens

An update of what I had this month.

Mom's Like You (Bisolvon) Dinner Buffet for two at Marriot Cafe!

Drypers 12's Sample Pack

Conceal Instant Gray Hair Solution

I'm Sweet Enough: 50's Equal Sweeteners

Avent Joyful Parenting Seminar

Modess Angels: 2 sets of Tomato Shirts (gave the white one to my niece Athena, lucky her!)

KSA Magic skincare set from Ms. Gladys Reyes given during the Ainon Baby Event

J&J Mother's Day Promo

Mommy Diaries Event: One-month free membership at Curves

Pond's Mother's Day Promo

Avent Discussion Board Reward, I am the very first winner.  Got this very nice insulated cup for Ivan worth P999.75 if you will purchase it at SM Dept. Store, yeheyy!

Ainon Mom & Baby Fun Day

Mommy Diaries freebies

Token from Abbott after answering their milk survey

Hope there will be more next month!!!

TREASURE HUNT featuring Curse of the Pirate Robert

 

 Attended this event today at SM Calamba. The activity is exclusive for SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards members!

Every P150 single receipt purchase from SM Stationary (either in the mall / department store / event center) entitles 1 entrance ticket and the FREE Faber Castell gift pack. 

Therefore I purchased a total of P300 to be able to have 2 entrance tickets for my son Ivan and my niece Ymanne.

The event is open to children 7 to 13 years old. Kids 3 to 6 years old can also join provided they are accompanied by an adult

 

 While waiting for the treasure hunt to commence, we spent time hopping at the 

different booths within the event center.

The different booths provided activities for the kids and parents too.  They can participate in various art activities like scrapbooking, crayons and pen coloring. 

 Freebies given to all treasure hunt participants.

 Ivan seems to be enjoying  a lot!

Ivan and Ymanne with the beautiful Pirate's wife.

TREASURE HUNT featuring Curse of the Pirate Robert

Exclusive to SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards members!

Get a FREE Faber Castell gift pack when you join SM Stationary’s Treasure Hunt at selected SM Supermalls and Department Stores.

Every P150 single receipt purchase from SM Stationary (either in the mall / department store / event center) entitles you to 1 entrance ticket and the FREE Faber Castell gift pack.

This event is open to children 7 to 13 years old. Kids 3 to 6 years old must be accompanied by 1 adult

Schedules for SM Stationary’s Treasure Hunt are as follows:

SM Manila: May 14 – 15 at the Event Center
SM San Lazaro: May 20 – 21 at the Event Center
SM Southmall: May 27 – 28 at the 2nd Floor, West Wing
SM Calamba: June 4 – 5 at the Event Center
SM Fairview: June 10 – 11 at the Annex Atrium
SM Bicutan: June 18 – 19 at the Event Center
SM Makati: June 25 – 26 at the GF, Concourse Area

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Fourth Week: May 2011

 Our final venture for the month was at Mommy Diaries.  Ivan playing at the lobby while I am attending a parenting seminar.  One thing I like with events like this are the free parenting seminars. Sometimes they will give you freebies as well.  My entrance ticket was courtesy of Groupon. I also won a 1-month membership to Curves which I don't know what to do yet.

 Ivan is having his glitter tattoo. He selected a fish design.

Next stop was at BGC for the Giant Balloon Sculpture Parade

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We're both exhausted and headed home.

Next month or in 2-weeks time Ivan will began semi-formal schooling (nursery level) and I am thinking of staying home most of the time (?) do you think we can do that?  because we need to concentrate on his studies but I think he will surely miss our escapades.  Ha!ha! just yesterday I received an email regarding the GC I won from mamskiddiefunland  . . . hmmm . . . we'll reserve that for Ivan's birthday.  Maybe we can tag along ate Ymanne and baby JM.

Third Week of May 2011

 

 I won an entrance ticket to this event courtesy of Ms. Ro of Animetrics World so I have decided to head at the NBC tent.  Truly there were lots and lots of must try food samples.  Ivan prefers more of the ice cream and the gelatos.  I think we were not even able to visit all the booths because he's also busy running around which I hated so much because I end up always getting after him.  I am just afraid he'll get lost in the pool of people.  We didn't had any picture because I lost my camera battery :(

Second Week: May 2011

 Walking around with Ms. Gladys Reyes.  I am envy with my son because he's always within her reach.

 Ivan is afraid of mascots but he loves watching them from a distance.  Enjoying a dance number with the Ainon mascot.

 Had so much fun at the Gymboree booth playing with other kids. 

The host gave some bubble treat which the kids truly enjoyed as well.

Enjoying interactive story-telling time at the Make Believe booth. 

But I don't think I enjoyed this fair, other than the venue was a bit far, it was kinda boring for me because there were no simultaneous on-stage program.  The booth/exhibitors were not of my interest as well. Anyway, Ivan had a great time playing at Gymboree I think, and the story telling was something new for him.

First week: May 2011

Had a great time this summer because there were activities for us every week end. 

 MAY 7:  This is our third straight year attending ExpoMom.  Every year it was a delight and one of the events I am always looking forward to. Too bad though, Ivan was not able to play at the Funranch inflatables.  It was not set up yet.  The photo booth was not working as well so we were not bale to have our souvenir pix.

 Went to another event at Megamall, Joyful Parenting sponsored by Philips Avent.  I need to be there to listen to their speakers and pick-up my prize.  Its a reward from being the very first active participant of their Facebook discussion board.

Finally a picture together with Ms. George.  Met her at various events, I think she's one of those in-demand event host because she's really good at it.
 

The Mommy Diaries: A Lifestyle & Wellness Expo for Mothers

The 2-day lifestyle and wellness expo will have a festive atmosphere perfect for the Mother’s Month of May. With more than 150 booths featuring apparel, accessories, personal care products, houseware items, children’s items, baby products and food items all under one roof, this will definitely be a one-stop shop and place to be for all deserving mommies out there!

Aside from that there will also be special cooking shows and demon...strations, talks by pediatricians and psychologists, special treats and entertainment for the kids, as well as a raffle drawing.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Saturday
• 10:30-11:00 AM - A Short Demo on Yoga (c/o Yoga+)
• 11:00-12:00 PM - Talk on Basic Life Support (c/o The Health Cube)
• 12:00-1:00 PM - Circuit Training Demo (c/o 360 Fitness Club)
• 1:00-2:00 PM - To Be A Healthy Mommy (c/o The Health Cube)
• 2:00-2:30 PM - Fashion Show (c/o Elle Kids)
• 2:30-3:00 PM - Baby Checklist (c/o Pigeon Baby Products)
• 3:00-4:00 PM - Talk on Breast Cancer (c/o The Health Cube)
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM - Attachment Parenting (c/o Philips Avent)

Sunday
• 10:30-11:00 AM - A Short Demo on Yoga (c/o Yoga+)
• 11:00-12:00 PM - Talk on Weight Management (c/o The Health Cube)
• 12:00-1:00 PM - Zumba Demo (c/o 360 Fitness Club)
• 1:00-2:00 PM - Talk on Osteoporosis (c/o The Health Cube)
• 2:00-3:00 PM - Cooking Demo (c/o Sunnex Kitchenware)
• 3:00-4:00 PM - Talk on Cervical Cancer (c/o The Health Cube)
• 4:00-4:30 PM - Fashion Show (c/o Safety First)
• 4:30-5:00 PM - Indoor and Outdoor Safety (c/o Safety First)

AVAIL OF OUR SERVICES (c/o The Health Cube)
• Free Bone Density Screening
• Free Sugar Level Screening
• Free Cholesterol Level Screening
• HPV Vaccine (charges apply)
• General Check-up packages (chargers apply)

GET A CHANCE TO WIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
• 10-visit passes from 360 Fitness Club
• Free passes from Gymboree Play & Music
• Unlimited weekend passes from Yoga+
• 2-month/1-month membership from Curves

SPECIAL TREATS FOR THE KIDS
• Bouncing Castle (c/o The LiST Group)
• Unlimited glitter tattoo (c/o Praise Party Shop)
• Unlimited use of mini-me salon (c/o Praise Party Shop)
• Unlimited balloon creations (c/o Praise Party Shop)

TICKETS ARE PRICED AT PHP50 EACH AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE

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Cyanide Beauty and Beauty's Treasure's Summer Giveaway!

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ALONG CAME BABY, KIDS N BABIES FAIR

Along Came Baby is a two-day trade show and retail exhibit of products for moms and baby care, children's furniture, interactive toys, food and beverage.

Date: May 14 - 15, 2011 (10:30am - 7:00pm)
Location: The Tent, World Trade Center

FUN ACTIVITIES FROM MAKE BELIEVE PRODUCTIONS!
- Little Fashionista Corner, where kikay girls can have fun creating their own fashion designs.
- Superhero Art Booth, where kids can create cool utility belts of their favorite super heroes.
- Funimation session, where kids can create a thoumatrope and go on a fun trip to the fascinating world of animation.
- Interactive Storytelling throughout the day!

Other cool activities include:
- FACE PAINTING WITH NIQ AND FRIENDS

- KIDDIE-OKE

- SPECIAL TALKS ON PARENTING

- A ENTERTAINING SHOW FEATURING QUIKBIONIK, a kids' band with members ages 7 to 12

- TODDLER BALLROOM DANCING

- HOURLY RAFFLE DRAWS

- and a CHILDREN'S PARTY HOSTED by RONALD McDONALD and FRIENDS!

Admission is FREE for all kids and yayas!
General admission: Php 50

For more information, call 892-7361 or email alongcamebaby@gmail.com.

Marriage Markers Anniversary Giveaway

Marriage Markers  has an anniversary giveaway. Four people will win Customized/Pesonalized Vinyl Stickers!  With help from sponsors Posh Post Reviews and Lovingly Mama.

Contest ends May 31, 2011.  Everyone can join and celebrate with them!

Trudie Davies Designs: April Giveaway

Prize is a very nice stacking ring set with two silver rings, 

two gold filled rings and one garnet set ring.

 

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Jared's Little Corner: First Ever Giveaway

A simple celebration of Jared's 20th month birthday.

 Prize 1: for Manila readers - a P500 Musikgarten GC (valid until June 30, 2011)

Prize 2: for readers outside of Manila - Intex inflatable pool (dimension: 24" x 81/2")

How to join:

• be a public follower of jared's little corner via google friend connect
• subscribe to mum's blog, mumwrites via gfc too
• like jared's little corner on facebook
• subscribe via email
• blog about this giveaway + link back of the post

 For complete details about this giveaway, click here

Giveaway ends May 15, 2011

Open for Philippine residents only.

Winner will be drawn via random.org and to be announce on May 17.