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What’s for summer?

Jody — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:10:53 +0000

Oh, summer is just around the corner and I am wondering what activities I could have for my kids. I am thinking to either enroll them to a voice lesson class or could be a piano lesson class. I want something music related this time. My eldest said their music teacher showed them a mitchell banjo in class. She is somehow interested on how to play that folk instrument. I wonder if there is a summer class available for that. What about you, what are your choices for summer class/activities of your kids?

Baby Boom!

Jody — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:29:48 +0000

I have been receiving a number of good news since last week. I have friends who have been announcing their pregnancies recently. It’s Baby Boom at this time of the year! It makes me think when should we actually try for our 3rd one. Yes, we are actually planning to have another one but as to when, we still not yet sure. We have been shelving the idea for the meantime as we have a number of upcoming events still. I am happy to rejoice with my friends for a while and just share to them some baby product reviews I have read online lately. But I have to admit that I do miss having a little tiny one. My girls are growing so fast and I just can’t stop the time. No matter what though, they will still be my babies forever!

Taken during Margaux's Family Day in School

Cuddling in bed…

Jody — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:33:22 +0000

I just love precious moments like this.

so priceless. I hope they will continue to hug me this way even when their teenagers already

On Childcare Centers…

Jody — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:06:51 +0000

In today’s time and age, it is hard to cope up with the demands of everyday living. If you a parent, chances are you are having challenges in juggling family life and career. Kids nowadays are becoming demanding too. There are a lots of studies that have been associated how important the formative years of children. Now you need to provide much attention and effort in providing the best for your children. Recently, I am trying to do time management that will benefit my family life and kids. I need to devise a plan that would surely work for my kids and my clients too. There are days that I really need to let my kids attend childcare instead. How I wish there are schools like those of Pre Schools Adamstown in our area which offers part-time and full-time places that is directed in every parent’s working lifestyle today. These childcare centers like Giraffe Childcare and Early Learning centres offer young children four months – 6 years an environment that provides creative stimulation and play activities. Their staff are known to be highly competent to child development which promotes positive learning and imagination. They believe that children actually develop and learn in different ways and different phase. And that early years of education is an integral learning curve for the child. For me, getting help from institutions like this are saving grace for parents like me. I hope I get to find a center suited for my kids and my working lifestyle as well.

Mornings are struggle

Jody — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:06:44 +0000

There are just so many things to do that I sometime wish we have more than 24 hours in a day. Life has been pretty chaotic lately especially that the kids started school already. Every morning is a struggle despite the fact that I do let them sleep early. I am not a morning person at all so I guess my kids have inherited that from me. I also struggle waking up early every day. With this system, I hope I do not age quickly, lol! I need good beauty regimen to fight my fine lines especially my dark eye circles. Wondering if I need to use orogold at this time already I am praying that things would work out on our schedule in the next couple of days or at the very least, in a couple of weeks. Wish us luck!

Next top models!

Jody — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:25:40 +0000

So these are my girls…

Aren’t they a model in the making? Gorgeous aren’t they? Sorry love your own. But they are just like this with people they know. They are both very shy actually. That is why I have building their confidence by letting them go through some summer workshops like the Trumpets play shop so they can develop more their talents. More about the Trumpets Play Shop on my next post. For the meantime, I am already preparing for the 7th Birthday of Margaux. I am actually on the lookout for printdirectforless poster printing available as I need it for the birthday theme I am thinking. Do advise me if you have leads.

McDonald’s Kiddie Crew

Jody — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:50:41 +0000

My kids enjoy being part of the McDonald’s Kiddie Crew this year. It was a week-long activity where about 15-20 kids get to experience to be one of the crew of this popular food chain. There was a registration of only Php 500 but the fee comes with T-shirt, bag, and a cap already. The kids were also fed every after their session. My kids had a blast on this summer activity. They get to enjoy being a greeter by the door, a cashier where they actually do not need a barcode scanner anymore, a crew who prepares the order and even a crew assigned in drive thru. And a stage mom like me, won’t miss these moments with my kids. Sharing few pictures…

Time for new hair color…

Jody — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:58:43 +0000

I was browsing the internet for some nice hair colors when I came across about www.besthairlossproducts.org. Learned about the different hair loss products available and its reviews. But I am still in quest on what is an appropriate hair color for me. I need to see my stylist soon as am not happy with the re-growth of white hair on top. I am also thinking to have my keratin treatment again but oh, it is just so expensive so need to save up some more. For the meantime, I am sharing pictures of my girls during the Easter celebration in Edsa Shangrila Hotel last week.

San Miguel Purefoods Kids Kitchen Camp

Jody — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:59:36 +0000

I enrolled Margaux for the San Miguel Purefoods Kids Kitchen Camp for next week. It will be on April 13, 14 and 15. A 3-day workshop when she could be treated as a junior master chef! She is indeed very very excited! And oh, one of the chefs will be my former groom, Chef Jonathan Chua!

Here’s the list of food they will prepare. I heard she can bring home the actual food she cooked at the end of the day! Wee! I’m going to be her critic lol!

Day 1
Teriyaki Pork Steaks
Star Adobo Rice
Turtle Ice Cream Pie
Power French Toast

Day 2
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
Nuggets with a Twist
Choco Chip Cookies
Ham and Gravy Sandwich

Day 3
Toad in the Hole
Shepherd’s Pie
Black and White Cupcakes
Taco Salad

The fee is just Php 3,300 for these 3-day cooking camp. Ingredients, cookbook and apron will be provided already. For inquiries, call (02)640-5453, (02)672-8558 .

Trumpets Playshop

Jody — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:45:52 +0000

My girls are attending this year’s Trumpets Playshop. I have been wanting to send them both here since last year but we shelved the idea first since we went to the US. I am glad I was able to enroll them last weekend. They are both excited about it. Both of them will attend the Children’s Theater.

Children’s Theatre (4 – 6 years old)
Preschoolers are constantly moving. What better way than to channel their energies through music and movement. Music and movement gives preschoolers the opportunity to use their bodies to wiggle and dance. It also includes singing songs as they make transitions from one activity to another. Activities such as storytelling, games, art and instrument playing. Three times a week @ 1 ½ hours per session. Interactive Showcase at the end of the workshop

For more information about their summer programs, you may check here.