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.
Kipling, a Belgian bag brand partners with World Vision for “A Brighter Christmas For a Brighter Tomorrow“.
World Vision, a Christian development and advocacy organization that helps children will be benefiting from this partnership in order to have more funds for the education of the children under their care.
The partnership aims to spread the fun and happiness that every Kipling bag has been instilled with.
“There is no greater joy this Christmas than knowing we have brought smiles to others, especially children. Through “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow” program, we can make not only the holidays, but also the future, brighter for the children of World Vision,” according to the Benjamin Go, President of Greyhound Marketing Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kipling in the Philippines.
“We are very delighted to have this partnership with Kipling, which is known globally for bringing fun and joy through its fashionable bags. Were happy that this time, Kipling has decided to reach out and bring the same kind of goodwill to ensure the education of children sponsored by World Vision,” says National Resource Development Associate Director Jun Godornes.
Shop for a cause with Kipling bags and be a blessing in supporting the children of World Vision have a brighter tomorrow. For every Kipling bag or luggage you purchase from December 1 – 31, 2012, Kipling will donate Php500 to World Vision.
Kipling’s sporty and glam bags called Basic Elevated are featured for the holiday collection. The following are a few reasons why you should get these perfect everyday adventure companion: stylish quilted exteriors, patent details, stunning linings, and 3 Christmas-themed colors red, white and black.
The Basic Elevated Collection includes:
Celebrity endorsers Miriam Quiambao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kylie Padilla dn Jessica Connelly are supporting the Kipling and World Vision partnership program.
Kipling is available online at zalora.com.ph and at the following locations:
SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Megamall, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, Robinsons Place Ermita, Rustan’s Alabang Town Center, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’s Makati, Landmark Makati, Landmark TriNoma and soon-to-open Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro.
To know more about Kipling, visit Kipling Philippines on Facebook and get to find out more exciting news and promos from the lovable monkey.
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:
Winners will receive exciting prizes from the following:
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.
The Maya Kitchen will feature Sandy Daza on November 24, 2012. He will be sharing his home cooked favorite recipes as the guest chef.
The following recipes will be featured:
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.
