Lanterns
Lanterns mobile photo by Lucky Charms.
By the Christmas Tree
I love the Christmas tree at my MIL’s home. The photo here does not do justice to how it looks so nice. Sitting on the sofa and cushions on the floor, what we need is a fireplace to make the room more Christmas-y than it already is.
At home, we didn’t do an elaborate Christmas tree decoration. In fact, it was the youngest child who did the tree so ours was without lights. I was not much into the swing of things about Christmas last month because of something that happened.
Bargain Hunting
We love going to tiangge or bazaars but we usually don’t do much buying especially with the toys that “smell” aka toxic fumes and high lead content.
Last Sunday however, we went to a place with lots of bazaar stalls. We went before lunch thinking that parking would be a breeze due to the boxing match but I guess people were not really interested that much to watch anymore but parking was full and we were on the rooftop parking around lunchtime.
People were carrying all sorts of bags in the bazaar and I’m pretty sure the big boxes contain appliances, cpu carts, and furniture. The smaller bags had clothes, shoes and trinkets.
As usual, the husband can haggle better than me.
We got a few items for the children. I got … nothing for me, as usual 😀
Havaianas Pays it Forward with Design a Smile 2 for the Benefit of Operation Smile
When was the last time you made someone else smile? That is the question Havaianas asks you as it launches the Havaianas Design a Smile 2, a flip-flops design contest for the benefit of Operation Smile Philippines.
Havaianas Design a Smile was first launched in 2010.
Havaianas Design a Smile showcases children’s artistic abilities by designing Havaianas flipflops which will be made into an actual Havaianas pair. Percentage of the sales from these designs will benefit Operation Smile Philippines. Operation Smile Philippines is a non-profit organization that give surgeries to children with cleft palates and cleft lips.
“Havaianas believes that summer is a state of mind and can be lived every day of the year whenever you adopt a happy and carefree attitude,“ shares Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. “And nowhere else is that more evident than in children. With Havaianas Design a Smile, we hope to generate funds and awareness to support Operation Smile in our shared mission to spread smiles all over the world.”
Starting this November till to January, Havaianas Design a Smile 2 is back, with the theme “Paying it Forward: Kids Helping Kids.”
On November 24th, artistically inclined kids can join Havaianas Design a Smile by submitting their designs illustrating their answer to the question “What will you do to make other people smile?” at partner events nationwide:
- Bonifacio Global City Passion Fest at Bonifacio High Street from November 23 to 25
- Mommy Mundo Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent from November 24 to 25.
Winners will receive exciting prizes from the following:
- Havaianas,
- Bobble,
- Pininho,
- Hobbes and Landes,
- McDonald’s,
- Sony.
The grand prize winner will also have his or her design produced as part of the Havaianas 2014 Collection as the Havaianas Smile pair, with a percentage of the sales from which will help fund the operations of Operation Smile.
Like the Havaianas Philippines Official Facebook page to find out other events that the Havaianas Design a Smile 2 booth will be visiting.
Mommy Mundo Bazaar 2012: The Christmas Bazaar for Chic Shopping Mamas!
Don’t miss Mommy Mundo‘s last big event for 2012. Get your Christmas shopping loot from mompreneurs at the Mommy Mundo Bazaar 2012.
Over 80 booths featuring the latest mom and baby products, gift items, fun activities and so much more will be present at the Mommy Mundo Bazzar 2012 happening on November 24 – 25 at the Rockwell Tent.
Shop for:
- maternity and nursingwear
- babywearing products
- baby slings and accessories
- diapers
- baby and kids clothes and shoes
- toys and book
- many more great finds!
Entrance fee to the event is 30 pesos per person, 100% of entrance fees will go to the Christmas outreach project of MomShare!
BAZAAR FEATURES:
♥ Credit Card terminals for your credit purchases
♥ Mommy Mundo shopping bags (please also free to bring your own so we can minimize the use of plastic at the event)*
♥ Free drinking water from Crystal Clear
♥ Kids play area by Fun Ranch (inflatable play area and game booths)
♥ Face painting for kids by Partezeit
♥ Free family photo *
♥ Breastfeeding lounge and diaper changing area
♥ Free issues of Mommy Mundo freezines (Urban Mom and Mommy Pages)*
♥ Free issues of Working Mom Magazine, Sense & Style Magazine*
and more surprises from our sponsors!
*while supplies last 🙂
The 2013 Mom 24/7 Planner will also be launched at the Mommy Bazaar.
*All Mommy Mundo Privilege Passport holders get free entrance to the event and also get their complimentary copy of the Mom 24/7 Planner.
Nat Geo Doggy Day Camp
Last week, we went to the National Geographic Channel (NGC) Doggy Day Camp.
To say the children were happy is a bit of an understatement. They had fun gushing, petting (some that they know won’t bite) and taking photos of cute, big, hairy, little, and not so hairy dogs.
The National Geographic Channel’s Doggy Day Camp had these furry friends enjoy different activities such as grooming services and massages from Furrr-pect Grooming, pedigree treats in a kibble buffet set-up by Treats Cafe and playing with other dogs at the Wilderness Pupplay.
Their humans meanwhile learned new tricks and tips from Cesar Millan, a dog behavior expert during the screening of the new season of Dog Whisperer. Dog Whisperer airs every 10 pm Wednesday at the NGC.
Born to be Wild host Ferdz Recio talked about proper nutrition while Pawsitive Education resident vet Jon Uy discussed behavioral issues of dogs. May Angela Feliz of Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) discussed about the responsibility of pet ownership. GMA7’s Aso ni San Roque’s dog named Princess was present, along with the cast of the show.
The Doggy Day Camp also had a parade and a mini agility race where Urban Sports K9. Ten of the best submitted heroic dog feats were also featured in an exhibit.
Here are a few photos we took of the dogs in the Doggy Day Camp:
The National Geographic Channel‘s advocacy is to promote the importance of pet ownership responsibility.
Doggy Day Camp updates can be viewed at their NGCP Facebook Page.
