Valenza : A Crown Asia's Prime Property in Tagaytay

While on the way to vacant lots for future house and lot owners, I noticed the difference between a regular subdivision and Valenza. The lots have ample space compared to the regular subdivision. They also have better and more recreational facilities aside from the usual clubhouse.


One of my visit's the highlight was taking photos up at Valenza’s Winter Tales Castle. The impressive structure stood majestically near the entrance of Valenza, Sta. Rosa along the main road. The Christmas-themed castle changed into different colors to the awed delight of the visitors. The display was lit up at sundown, but dozens of people lined up at all hours to have their photos taken. Definitely, a wonderful souvenier.

Pines Suites Tagaytay: Home Suites Home

#Luckyme as I always say. This time, I discovered one of Tagaytay's yet to be polished gems, the Pine Suites, developed by Crow Asia, one of the county's top property developers. 

It was the day of groundbreaking. I got to see Crown Asia's plan for Pine Suites first hand. I saw that it would soon rise into a place where you have everything you will need. Clubhouse, bar and lounge, swimming pool, gym, function room, game, any room you will ever need. 

Starmall Cinema Alabang ATMOS DOLBY Sounds

It’s been years since I last visited the Starmall Alabang, formerly Alabang Metropolis, one of Southenerns' favourite places to unwind because of its accessibility, affordable buys, and a wide variety of food choices. There has been noticeable change since the last time I have been here. The lighting and aesthetics have greatly improved and the mall is now more spacious. Another thing that Starmall Alabang prides in is their renovated and up-to-date cinemas. In time for the Christmas season, Cinema 4 opened its doors for everyone to enjoy the ATMOS DOLBY experience.  ATMOS DOLBY sound system has been creating 3D aural experience in theatres since June 2012.

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Christmas at Jollibee makes holiday family traditions more festive

More than just a place for langhap-sarap food, Jollibee has become a haven of happiness for cherished family moments, especially during Christmas, the jolliest time of the year. This Yuletide season, the country’s leading fast-food chain is adding brightness and cheer to its nationwide network of stores with holiday decorations that make dining an even more festive experience.

Decals featuring well-loved Christmas parols and a group of cute kiddie carolers embellish the glass panels of Jollibee stores, welcoming customers as they enter and depicting the holiday traditions that many Filipinos are fond of. These also add to the heartwarming mood set by the colorful murals that showcase Pinoys’ strong family ties, as well as the fun store accents and décor that win over kids and kids at heart. Donation boxes for the 20th Maaga ang Pasko, the longest-running toy and book drive in the Philippines, also touched the hearts of consumers, encouraging them to share their blessings with those in need.

To get everyone into the holiday mood, Jollibee introduced special holiday treats that celebrate the flavors of the season. Celebrations with the family became even more complete with the Christmas Bucket Treats, featuring everyone’s favorite Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti bundled with yummy treats such as Buttered Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Peach Mango Pies and Jollibee Mix-ins with Hershey’s Kisses.

Dine at Jollibee and feel the spirit of Christmas as cute kiddie carolers welcome you with a warm smile. 

Adding a sweet note to the festivities are the Jollibee Christmas Creamy Shakes. Available in Mocha Cookie and Choco Cookie variants, these indulgent flavors mixed with vanilla soft-serve ooze with creamy and delicious sweetness. 

Have your Best Day Ever @ 16TH ULTIMATE WEDDING AND DEBUT FAIR ON JANUARY 3-4

When it comes to our best day ever like debut and wedding, we roam around just to get the best of everything and we spare no expense to achieve it. There are times that because we wanted the best and check everything, we sometimes find it harder to choose. Limiting ourselves to only the best and choose among them would make our time more worthwhile and not energy draining before our best day ever come.

SM Supermalls World Choir Day 2014 Celebration

Last December 7, hearts were filled with joy of music as SM Supermalls celebrated World Choir Day 2014— an international event of remarkable music that was started in order to bring communities together with the values of unity, peace, and understanding.

For more than   20 years, choirs have celebrated World Choir Day crossing cultural boundaries with the aim of uniting people through heartwarming choral songs. This December, SM Supermalls joined millions of singers and choral groups across the world to celebrate this great event.

Ericsson RELEASES 2014 Networked Society City Index, ranking cities by ict maturity

Nine cities have been added to 2014 edition of Networked Society City Index report. Manila is ranked as 8th most improved city in ICT Maturity compared to its 2013 ranking

Key finding: cities with low ICT maturity are improving their ICT maturity faster than high performing cities, indicating a catch-up effect, and a potential for cities to leapfrog by moving straight to advanced mobile technology

The report includes three predictions for the future of cities, around the growth of smart citizens, a redefinition of GDP, and power of collaboration

Ericsson recently published its latest Networked Society City Index. The index ranks 40 cities and measures their ICT maturity in terms of leverage from ICT investments on economic, social and environmental development: the "triple bottom line" effect.

Filipino Bloggers Network Christmas Party 2014: A party, an experience, a bond that is unbreakable

I am a member of the Fiilipino Bloggers Network for more than a year and I could say that I’m lucky to be part of the group. FBN has given me opportunities and new friends along the way. Even with last minute chances, the much anticipated Christmas party push thru and I could say; we couldn’t ask for more.

The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, successfully held its annual Christmas party at the Aluform facilities at Jade Garden, San Juan City last December 13. 

The event which was filled with fun games, great food and more importantly, sharing of stories of the fellow online writers.   FBN currently has almost 1400 blogger members and continue to expand as it provides a venue for Pinoy bloggers to interact with other members from different part of the Philippines. Moderating the discussions and posting opportunities from different brands for the group are co-admins Divine RC and Richard Mamuyac.

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR THE SM PAMASKONG HANDOG PARA SA GLOBAL PINOY

Watch the heartwarming SM Global Pinoy Video through this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBX6UXOwOk

Coming home has never been this sweet as SM Global Pinoy honored an OFW who came home to spend Christmas together with her loved ones. This tribute video is SM Supermalls’ way of saying ‘thank you’ to OFWs for their hard work and support, not only for their families, but also to the SM Global Pinoy Program.

Now on its 3rd year, the SM Global Pinoy Program through Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy held a grand homecoming last December 15, featuring celebrities like Piolo Pascual at SM City Dasmariñas, Angeline Quinto at SM City Clark, Xian Lim at SM City Bacolod, Sam Milby at SM City General Santos, and Daniel Matsunaga at SM Southmall. Our Global Pinoys and their families also enjoyed exclusive discounts from selected stores at the SM Supermalls’ Balikbayan Specials.

Oasis Garden Cafe: For Your Garden of Treats

The thrill truly never stops. Solaire has opened yet another place of delight. A shout-out to sweet-tooth’s out there, Oasis has finally opened! Just by hearing the name of this great dining place, we can already expect pure bliss about to shower us.

Oasis is located at the heart of Solaire's Sky Tower. Truly, it is a depiction of paradise. The interior spells high-class and so does the service. This restaurant is highlighted by a transparent glass roof that brings life to a multihued backdrop of foliage, blooms, and cascading water features. But most importantly, no one can deny themselves of all the scrumptious desserts, sandwiches, and drinks.

Diva's SupermodelMe: All Doll Up

As the competition progressed with only seven girls remaining, Diva’s SupermodelMe: Sirens heats up the weekly challenge with this coming episode's topsy-turvy task. The Philippine representative, 21-year-old Jasmine Ng, found herself tumbling head-over-heels at Kuala Lumpur’s newest and largest trampoline park. Jasmine and the rest of the girls learn the basic techniques of jumping off trampolines in an effort to channel their inner gymnasts.

During the photo challenge, the aspiring models were turned into eye-catching window display mannequins behind a glass shop fronting a busy street. They were challenged to keep their body in control and maintain their balance as a living mannequin.

Guest judge and Philippine celebrity Ruffa Gutierrez graces the judging panel this round for choosing those who are worthy to stay in the competition. Who goes home and who stays? Find out in yet another fashionably fun episode.

WaterSide Resto Bar : Now Open to Serve You at Solaire Resort and Casino

Solaire has never ceased to surprise us. I had thought that the opening of The Theater had been one of the year's highlight, but I was wrong. Recently, Solaire opened the doors of two different yet equally exquisite dining facilities. One of them is the Waterside Restobar. 

Waterside Restobar is an all-day dining restaurant that features tastes from Latin America and the Mediterranean. Aside from the variety of specialty dishes, Waterside draws attention to its show kitchens, which includes a rotisserie, churrascaria, paella-cooking station, and of course, the tapas bar. Just by looking at the chefs, you can already be assured of the fine taste and quality your taste buds will experience.

#HapeeDelivery Made 3 Delivery Boys Happier

Since I’m always busy and have no time to go around and send errands to the other part of the Metro, I always relies on the messenger.  Messengers are my solutions whether it’s a personal or part of my work thing.  Thru the messenger, I could send and receive items and documents. I am always happy whenever there is someone calling out my name and delivering items at our doorstep. I appreciate the fact that they made an effort of finding my hard to find home residence.

Someone recently send me a video that really made me teary eye because it really touches my heart and thankful for the ones who made the effort to bring back the smile that we receive from the ones who always made we smile.  Hapee Toothpaste   recently launched its newest campaign through a YouTube video. The ad features three (3) delivery boys from various establishments in their actual day to day activity without knowing that they’re delivering their own gifts. Dubbed as #HapeeDelivery,  watch this video and tell me if it didn’t make your eyes teary.

Beauty Made Affordable by The Art and Science of Skintology Aesthetics Clinic

Motherhood sometimes takes its toll on me, doing everything I can for my kids and sometimes my finances are just focus on what they need. But there are times that I also wanted to spend some time for me but keep putting it off because I know that it would entail expenses. For every cent I spent I had to make sure that it’s worth it. I recently was invited by a friend for some pampering time and the only reason that I agree it that; she’s the one handling the bill.

I really much need a facial, cause I feel my face has been suffering from dirt’s and need some freshen up. The facial that they I experience was outstanding, never had I experience it in other facial center because I went thru 6 stages of treatment. While other are just doing the basic facial and others have diamond feel or mask treatment. All of this I got with my beauty facial. I was actually fallen asleep during the treatment.  It took about 45 minutes to 1 hour and I got the greatest surprise when I found out that my friend only paid One Thousand Two Hundred Pesos for the treatment. Compared to other facial center, a mere diamond feel would cost you around P 1,500 already but at Skintology Aesthetic; I could afford to shell out a budget for myself since they are affordable. I also found out that their fat busting treatment only cost P 3,600 compared to P 5,000 fee of other skin clinic. Being a mother who wants some time for herself, Skintology Aesthetic is the heaven place.

Merry #MerrySMChristmas. to One and All

Everyone has a different opinion as to what Christmas means - Jesus, giving, receiving, blessings, all sorts of things pop up. I do believe in what they call “the true meaning of Christmas”, don't get me wrong, but I have a more personal insight on the season.

Time flies so fast, my babies are one by one growing up into these wonderful beings. Early in their childhood, it was easy to celebrate Christmas. We'd go to their godmothers and godfathers, eat Noche Buena, and in the morning go to this old photo studio nearby, and have our annual family portrait. But now that they're realizing their individual personalities, it becomes a pain to group up during the holidays.

Making Christmas Celebration Joyful and Prosperous

The Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world. Every Pinoy finds time, no matter where they are, or what they are doing, to come together as a family. We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and share with our loved ones the blessings we have worked for and received throughout the year.

 Is Feng Shui practice compatible with Christmas? Psychic and Feng Shui expert, Master Hanz Cua says, “Absolutely!” Feng Shui is all about bringing good chi (cosmic energy) into our life. Christmas is a perfect time to invite prosperity into our homes. As we make our plans to get together with our families to make merry, we can also put some Feng Shui touches into our holiday.

Master Hanz’ Year of the Wood Sheep 2015 Forecast

Here is the 2^nd part of my feng shui 2015. This is just a guide and hope it would help you with your 2015

TheFlying Stars MethodofFengShui is one of the oldest and most accuratesystem in FengShui practice. According to the Flying Star technique you can divide your home’s floor planinto nine energy “sectors”. Each sector, depending on which direction it is located,contains a different type of energy that is eithervery good, good, moderate, bad or very bad. By figuring out where the “good” and “bad” sectors of your home lie, you can see which room or part of the house contains the most auspicious energy.

8 Ways to Invite Abundance for the New Year 2015

We are at the last 15 days of 2014, and everyone is busy preparing the coming of 2015. Here are som ways imparted by Master Hanz in preparation to 2015 if we want to invite abundance in our homes.

Jollibee Presents Jolly Jolly Joy Joy Christmas Special With Sarah Geronimo

Last Sunday, We choose to go north for our mall adventure.  Dandrew was full of joy seeing all the Christmas decorations at Trinoma. His delight was even double when we saw that there’s going to be a grand musical event by Jollibee at the Trinoma Activity Center. 

Delicious Moments brought to you by Mondelez Philippines for Your Most Joyful Christmas

When the holidays come around there is that one moment we look forward to. It doesn’t come during a particular day or time, or even a location. It’s when you look around and finally see the delicious joy that abounds. That moment you are able to first see, smell and most especially taste the wonder of the season. That’s when you feel the magic.

Speaking of flavors, there’s actually one Company that creates these special moments of the Holidays. That’s Mondelez Philippines, a Company you’ve known for its delicious snack products that bring joyful flavors.

When you think about it, no Holiday season is complete without Mondelez Philippines’ delicious products. Look around your table and you’ll come to realize that your Holiday moments have been special these past years with the help of Mondelez Philippines’ brands. The Company, formerly named Kraft Foods, has in fact been making your favorites for the past 51 years, since it began manufacturing in the country.

A change of name, yes but the Company provides you the same brands you’ve loved, creating your daily moments of joy. Especially during Christmas.  

Create some joy this Holiday season by cooking with your favorite Mondelez Philippines products! Visit http://ph.mondelezinternational.com to see the recipes for (Clockwise) No Bake Fudge Brownies with Toblerone and Chips Ahoy!, Apple Grape Delight with Miracle Whip, and Mac and Cheesy Chorizo with Eden Cheese.   

Generation 3 flagship stores simultaneously in Manila and Cagayan de Oro by Globe Telecom

Before the year 2014 end, Globe Telecom set a new global standard in retail experience, Globe Telecom unveiled yesterday, Dec. 15, 2015 ; its Generation 3 Stores simultaneously in SM North EDSA, Quezon City, Manila and in Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro.

SkinWhite Launch the #BetterMe Campaign and Captivate Council Batch 2

I want my daughters to be a better version of myself and everyone mother wish that also. That is why I’m happy to find out that SkinWhite, the leading and pioneer skin whitening brand in the Philippines, aims to give young Filipinas the tools they need to improve who they are—both inside and out—through the #BetterMe campaign.

Make your Christmas Merrier with Tang Cocktails and More

During this holiday season, we are busy with the preparation of the gifts to our love ones. There’s also the non-ending list of grocery for dishes that we would be served in our Noche Buena or media Noche.  But when it comes to our drink, we usually go for soda or water or the never ending ice tea.

I was able to attend a culinary event  last  Thursday, and I’m happy to tell that I finally discover a new ways to refresh the whole family , not only this holiday season but on all the days of our lives.

But first, we focus on the Christmas holidays.   Tang has six flavors and we were introduces to different refreshing drinks

PRE-FAB IS FAB by Aluform Pre-Fab Homes

Being in construction business for more than a decade, I could say that I have seen it all; I mean the problems when it comes to constructing anything. We do contracts for residential building; private and government infrastructure; vertical or horizontal. Thru the years, construction industry evolves when it comes to constructing anything.  New technologies were discover to make the construction faster, efficient and cost friendly.

Now days, homes also serves as office or a venue for income generating structure.  I recently visited a modular home that is stylish, energy-efficient and income-earning too. The house is a pre-fab home.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “pre-fab home”?

Mega Value Vitamins in Mega C

It was during EJ check up with the dentist that I found out that he is suffering from Vit C deficiency. The doctor advises him to take Vitamin C supplement every day.  Days of research follow that incident, searching for the best vitamin c. With budget constraints, I really have to be sure to get the best and yet affordable Vitamin C that I could find. 

Museum for the Mind and Spirit: Find it all at Marikina River Banks

Marikina is known for being the shoe capital of the Philippines, but Marikina offers more than that if you really have the time to go around the city. One of the places that Marikina is proud of is the RiverBanks Center. RiverBanks Center is located at A. Bonifacio Avenue and can easily be access by any public transportation.  

A variety of events could be found in RiverBank Center especially this Holiday season. RiverBank Center is proud to present their Christmassaya; fun and more shopping waits at the Grand Carnival, Shopalooza Bazaar, Outlet stores and the some other things that would be fun to do with the whole family.

Besides shopping and fun, there also a place for the people who loves museums and gallery. You can find in RiverBank Centers extraordinary museums like the Joey Velasco Gallery, the Philippine Science Centrum for the kid and kids at heart, Museum of Miniatures, and the Spirit of Belen (a private Belen collection)

GIRLS GONE “WILD” in Supermodel Me

The 10 girls who remain in Diva’s SupermodelMe: Sirens competition find themselves in a big, fluffy, bumpy race on this coming week’s challenge! How did 20-year-old Irish Ong, who represents the Philippines, fare in a wild ostrich race? You read it right—staying poised and graceful on a skittish, powerful bird for the first-time in their lives is a challenge alright!

Meanwhile, on this same episode’s photo shoot, the girls are introduced to a slithery co-star. Just try “selling” handbags and shoes on camera while minimally “dressed” with almost only a gleaming snake!

Who goes home this round? From birds to reptiles, the “Animal Instincts” themed shoot was a test not only of grace under pressure but also of courage and confidence.

SupermodelMe Season 5, episode 3 will air on December 8, Monday at 8PM. See it first and exclusive on Diva Universal. 

Diva airs on Channel 37 for Sky Cable, Channel 40 for Destiny Digital, Channel 110 for Cignal and Channel 32 on Cable Link. #supermodelme and #DIVAasia are the official hashtags of SupermodelMe: Sirens.

HALLE BERRY STARS IN EXTANT

Academy Award® winner Halle Berry stars as Molly Woods on EXTANT, a mystery thriller series executive produced by Steven Spielberg. EXTANT premieres first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on January 6, Tuesday at 9:55pm. Berry plays Molly Woods, a female astronaut who is trying to reconnect with her family when she returns from outer space. This may prove to be difficult as she is found to be pregnant after 13 months of being alone.  Her experiences lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.

Be a Lifesaver: Share the Chance to Go Love Life

A little sting won’t hurt you, so why not donate blood. I had always wanted to donate blood i but afraid of the big needle which I found out doesn’t really hurt that much.  Every bag of blood that was donated saves thousands of lives and it may be one of my loved ones.

Pre-screening and I pass

TORQUE LAUNCHES NEW #HEADTURNERS PHABLETS

Turn your head upside down! Christmas will be more exciting as Torque launches the new evolution of Phablets:  The DROIDZ SWIVEL, DROIDZ PIVOT, DROIDZ ROTATE and DROIDZ AXIS. The notable feature of these Phablets is the Rotating Camera, with high-end specs to boot.

The new DROIDZ Phablets pack amazing design and engineering. Setting a new trend for the more affordable Phablets segment in the market.

‘My Big Bossing’: Vic Sotto’s MMFF starrer is three times bigger this year

We recently attend the presscon of one of the biggest movie entry of MMFF, “My Big Bossing. I have a follower of Bossing Vic movie and MMFF seems incomplete if he doesn’t join.

Young Yasmene Grace P. Arim Is Bonakid Pre-School’s Ready Set Laban Season 2 Winner

From season1 to season 2, I am an avid fan of Bonakid Pre-School’s Ready Set Laban. I am fascinated to the tandem of mother and child bonding that been shown during the games. More than the prizes, there are more things that are gain in this show.

When Yasmene Arim decided to take on the challenges in Bonakid Pre-School’s Ready Set Laban Season 2, her mother had very simple but no less relevant words of wisdom for her precocious seven year old daughter: “Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.”

The dance, swimming and taekwondo aficionado sent in their auditions online and actually became the show’s first guests to make it via online auditions.

SM AURA PREMIER LAUNCHES GIANT DANDELIONS AT THE SKY PARK

It’s really Christmas, as SM Aura participate in giving in more reason to be jolly an happy . SM Aura is not only the shopping haven but also a place to just relax and be happy

Last November 16, 2014, SM Aura Premier launched the Giant Dandelions, a forest of 90 larger than life light flowers where people may freely walk, take photos, and enjoy the lights and music.

One of the first attractions of this kind in SM Supermalls, Giant Dandelions features flowers in 160 cm to 210 cm high with spectacular dandelion heads made from approximately 9,000 recycled water bottles cut and connected to one another by nylon weave. Each flower is lit by a color changing LED strip.

Haute Hair for the Holidays by SYOSS

Let's be beautiful that even the stress of the holiday season can't stop us.

Christmas is a great time for merrymaking, but then it can also be a terrible season for stress. Work may greatly increase as the holidays approach; add to that a heavy rotation of parties, intense decision-making on what gifts to buy and frantic scheduling for gatherings.

All these frenzied activities may take a toll on your appearance, especially your hair. Your mane may tend to misbehave at this point, just when you’re about to attend one party after another. But don’t stress yourself out, as the acclaimed Japanese hair-care brand, SYOSS, gives you the haute coiffure pampering these holidays.

SYOSS offers professional hair care, styling and coloration that provide a wide range of benefits and solutions to help turn dreaded bad-hair days to experiencing great salon-beautiful hair every day. Isn’t that what every woman wants and desires?

Tutuban Christmas Tree Lighting

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tutuban Center as they officially light the Christmas tree to signify the start of the season of shopping . 

The breeze is getting cooler, the mood is getting more festive, and for Tutuban Center, the crowds are getting thicker—Christmas time is definitely here!

The Zen Institute Holiday Sparkle Promo

Time to celebrate and time to be pretty and fab. Before giving out gifts to everyone, let’s enjoy the Christmas by starting to give something to ourselves.

Christmas is the time of the year when most of us will definitely want to look our best. However, holiday stresses can take a toll – busy shopping centers, crowded malls, mad traffic in the metro, non-stop socializing – so it is very important that we can still be at our picture-perfect looks and shining aura!

Panatag Moms with Panatag Mom Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo

Whether you are famous or a star; nothing is compare if you are a mom.  We all want the best for our child. Just like Judy Ann Santos whom we were able to meet in different occasions because we are both Panatag Moms.

For two consecutive Sundays, I was able to be a star and meet the star because of Lactum.  I was able to watch ASAP Live and meet Ms. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo at Eat Bulaga together with Lucho and Yohan.  I was able to understand more what it takes to be a Panatag Mom as shared by Judy Ann during the chit chat.  Judy Ann is just like every mom, worrying about her kids and their health and how to be able to provide all the necessary nutrients that her child needs. Mead Johnson  Lactum 6+ was her companion during those times of need.

Extant Exclusive Screening

The broadcast premiere of “Extant”, a new sci-fi series offering from RTL-CBS starringHollywood actress Halle Berry and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, will happen on December 3, 2014

Hope you can join us

TRAVELER’S MENU at TITO CHEF EXPRESS

Whenever I was at the area of Eastwood, I was always curious of this restaurant named TITO CHEF EXPRESS. The restaurant is located at the ground of Microtel along E. Rodriquez Quezon City. Today, I was given the honor to be part of the group who would be able to get taste some of the best seller found at TITO CHEF EXPRESS.

Culinary expert, successful restaurateur, and brilliant mentor, CHEF MENOY GIMENEZ welcomes the holiday season with a gastronomic line-up of its new food offerings, the TRAVELER’S MENU, which is available at TITO CHEF EXPRESS in Microtel Acropolis. With the combination of scrumptious delights and reasonable prices, the recently launched food selection features delicious flavors inspired from across the globe.

SkinStation Now Opens at SM Megamall

SkinStation Flagship Branch in SM Megamall marks the company’s 20th branch in the country and is the biggest to date with 12 luxurious, private treatment rooms. SkinStation opens its door to the public today , Nov 28, 2014.

CRATE AND BARREL : Your Haven when it comes to Household Needs

The long wait is over and it just like Christmas, as leading Home Furnishings Brand Opens Store in Manila last November 20, 2014. Everyone was excited as to what Crate and Barrel is store for every home. It’s one stop center for all your house hold needs, from the simplest item to the grand bed and linens.

Higanteng Dumi sa Higanteng Fiesta, Kayang Kaya with Ariel

When you're a mom to five kids, it's no secret that everything must be neatly scheduled. There's no time for dilly-dally, or else chores and such will definitely pile up on you. Laundry, for example, is a staple duty of a mom. It is a dire task, and takes up most of your time – or all of your time if you don't know how to. And Unfortunately, I, who started working at a young age, did not learn how to do it properly. I was focused on working outside, and providing for my family. Thus, needless to say, the stress that tagged along was not to be taken lightly.

Besides laundry, there is a general rule that mothers' musn’t settle for anything less than what's best when it goes down to her kids. Everything must be thoroughly scanned and checked. There's no room for “pwede na yan” judgements. Why? Of course, it's all for their sake. However, when your kids are a handful, five to be exact, choosing what's best is not the only agenda, but choosing what's best within the budget.

I can say that I'm a very practical mom. I know how to stretch a peso into something worth more – of course without sacrificing the quality. I am kuripot, and all my children are very aware of this. Gambling is not my game. I allot my money only on things that I am sure of.

Now, whenever I encounter a new product, my motto is “to see is to believe”. I have come across so many products that promise so much yet prove so little, and every time this happens I learn to be wiser in choosing. I must not be swayed by the grand commercials and advertisements, but the product itself.

Last week, Manny Paquiao was not the only one to face a fight. I too went battle laundry that day! Ariel hosted an event in Angono with the theme: Higanteng Linis, Higanteng Fiesta, wherein a thousand people will be fed. True to its word, the gathering mirrored a grand fiesta! Hordes of people came in despite the hot weather. It was so nice to see the very long line of people, along with the rows of perfectly white table cloths. Why white? Well, the event's purpose was to let the people enjoy food without worrying about the mess.