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We felt happy and cooler yesterday because we had a First of May rain. The rains lasted for more than two hours, from 3pm till around 6pm. It was sufficient enough to cool the air and remove the humidity.

We have been complaining about the heat for several weeks now. Predictions range from 33 – 36 degrees but real feel is 40-42. Argh indeed, and it’s not surprising that misting fans, aircons, electric fans are turned on at an almost 24/7 basis. I don’t know how much some people pay for their electric bill, maybe enough for one of my kids’ tuition fee I guess.

As much as I want to complain about the heat, I think of all those people who are out there on the streets, in their work sites, exposed to the heat and the elements, working for their living. Here I am at home, pounding on the keyboards, working too. Do I have the right to complain that it’s hot out there?

Thank God for the brief relief from the heat yesterday. I hope the coming rainy season won’t be too intense like the summer heat.

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Expo Mom 2012 is on! Be there at the Rockwell Tent on May 5-6 Saturday and Sunday and experience what is Modern Motherhood.

“Being a mom today is so different from what it was before. For starters, we have access to all this information. We now know that caring for our children starts from Day 1 of our pregnancy. We now know that the best way to take care of our family is to take care of ourselves first. We also know that technology, while allowing us to make full use of our time, is a double-edged sword as it has exposed our children to materials that they may not yet be ready to see,” observes Janice Villanueva-Crisostomo, founder of Mommy Mundo, a dynamic organization devoted to empowering and engaging mothers through unique concept events and publications. Mommy Mundo has been organizing Expo Mom since 2008.

She adds, “These are some of the issues that the modern mom faces every day. Expo Mom hopes to answer some of these concerns by showcasing the latest tools that can help us save time and make tasks easier, so that we can devote more of our efforts into becoming better moms.”

What kind of mom are you? Me, I am a Hands-On Mom. No live-in househelp for almost a decade makes me a hands-on mom, right?

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Expo Mom 2012 is co-presented by Shop Mommy Matters, Philippine Association of Childbirth Educators (PACE), GlaxoSmithKline, Anmum, Sweet Baby Diapers and Goldilocks. Sponsors include CordLife Philippines, Cycles Mild Detergent, Cradles, Samsung, Havaianas and PLDT. Also supported by Crystal Clear, Tiny Buds, Lactacyd Baby Bath. Media Partners include Manila Bulletin, Sense & Style Magazine, Style Weekend, Working Mom Magazine, Lifestyle Network, Smart Parenting, Breakfast Magazine, Multiply.com, Crossover 105.1 FM, Urban Mom Magazine and Mommy Pages.

For more info visit www.expomom.com.

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JOHNSON’S®  BABY DAILY SUN PROTECTION LOTION is here to keep your babies protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

You baby’s sensitive and delicate skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful rays, even if he/she is fully cloth or staying indoors. Imagine 70% of these UV rays harming your baby’s skin? We don’t want that, right?

Johnson’s®  Baby Daily Sun Protection Lotion got your baby’s skin covered as early as 6 months with its clinically-proven mild formula that is light and non-greasy, making it safe and comfortable for everyday use.

This is perfect for the summer heat with occasional trips to the beach or to the park.

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Grab a bottle of Johnson’s® baby Daily Sun Protection Lotion in drugstores and supermarkets. The Johnson’s Baby Daily Sun Protection Lotion comes in 2 variants: SPF 15 100ml (SRP PhP 230) and SPF 30 50ml (SRP PhP 215).

To know more about Johnson’s ® baby Daily Sun Protection Lotion, visit: www.babycenter.com.ph/sunprotection

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It’s that time of the year when I go to MUJI to get school supplies for my children. They love the simple brown paper cover notebooks that can be bought that  just because.

I think the simpleness of these notebooks is what appeals to my daughter because she does not like frilly and girly things (that includes makeup and other beauty products)  especially those that were tested on laboratory animals. Is it called animal test?

Anyway…

MUJI Go Paperless from April 20 – July 31, 2012. For every single receipt purchase worth Php1,000 that you buy without using paper bag or plastic, you get to a stamp.

A few details:

• one receipt, one stamp
• big items (like furniture) that do not need paper bags or plastic are not included
• present stamp to cashier upon purchase of items
• stamps must be countersigned by store staff to be considered valid
• a completed booklet with 18 stamps entitles customer to 10% discount on next purchase
• promo runs from April 20 – July31, 2011

Check out your favorite MUJI branch and ask about MUJI Go Paperless promo.

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Kipling celebrates 25 years of bag anniversary!

Kipling  celebrated its 25 years of bag happiness at the SM Mall of Asia with a fashion show (photos to be uploaded later) and a surprise flash mob dance with the dancers wearing the colorful and funky Hip Hurray Anniversary bags.

Watch the Summer 2012 Movie here.

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Globe Prepaid Love Bus and Love Boat bring more excitement to Globe Prepaid Users by taking you to your favorite shopping malls in Metro Manila and summer destinations in Batangas, La Union and Boracay.

Here are the scheduled trips:

• April 4 and 5 Globe Prepaid Love Bus will have provincial trips to Batangas and La Union
• April 8 and 9 Globe Prepaid Love Bus return trip from Batangas and La Union
• April 10 – May 10 Globe Prepaid Love Bus will bring their special Globe Prepaid subscribers/passengers Monday to Sunday, starting at 10am till 7pm from TriNoma to SM Mall of Asia and back.
• April 13 – 15 the Globe Prepaid Love Boat will ferry their Globe Prepaid and Postpaid passengers in Caticlan to Boracay

How can you, a Globe Prepaid Subscriber register to avail of these free fun rides?

1. Log on to Globe Telecom’s Facebook page (or click the link here)
2. Book your preferred Love Bus trip schedule
3. When you register, a confirmation text on your Globe Mobile phone will be sent which will serve as your ticket to the Globe Prepaid Love Bus
4. For the Globe Love Boat riders, just show proof that you are Globe subscribers to avail of the use of the boats that will take you to Boracay.

Globe Prepaid subscribers can expect a fun-filled experience on the Love Bus and Love Boat with a slew of activities, games, and tons of freebies and prizes so they can go lang ng go this summer.

Below is a photo from Globe Prepaid Love Bus “mobile” media press conference:

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