Who doesn’t want the best and the cleanest for their little ones?
Germs are everywhere. Chemicals kill germs. But some chemicals harm the environment. Good thing people are now turning to organic.
And what better product to turn organic is baby wipes. I am sure whether for our babies or for ourselves, we’d always want a pack handy. We checked out Kokopax to find which baby wipes work best.
It has no paraben, no alcohol, no harsh chemicals. We’re sure it’s safe for the little ones.
The material is sturdy and strong, and does not produce excess fiber or himulmol.
Has sizes for big and small hands. It has an extra large size for those tougher stains.
Sanitizes everything in a whip, literally. I am one who is very OC on the eating table, so I make sure tables and chairs or high chairs, especially those used by my kid are clean. My kid always has a pack of wipes in her bag and uses it to wipe her hands before and after eating.
100% biodegradable. And this is the best part for me. Organic baby wipes loves the environment as much as our babies.
Sold? You can get them from these stores.
Thanks for letting us experience these great wipes! Will sure to look for this when our stash runs out.
Just as Mother’s month is about to end, some mommies and kids of Mommy Bloggers Philippines were treated to a fun-filled and tummy-filled half-day in a bread factory in Laguna.
If you’ve been following me on Instagram (you haven’t follow me now! @touringkitty), you’d see my breakfast posts with Gardenia bread. I even took a photo of the truck in Singapore!
Gardenia Philippines, makers of our beloved breakfast/all-day bread, brought us over to their facility in Biñan, Laguna (South of Manila) for a plant tour, and a short program to celebrate Super Moms. And oh, how they knew what would make these moms (and kids) super happy!
Happy moms with their happy kids. But, look at my silly kid! (Disclaimer: it’s just a photo wall, don’t worry! Some thought already that these loaves are true!)
First, a tourist bus picked us up in the city. So, I had to wake up my little bunny really early. She’s been waiting for this all month! She loves Gardenia. We all love it!
Aria and Touringkitty on the bus along EDSA.
Upon arrival in the facility, we were welcomed by their staff with what else but bread! They served us Mexican Tuna pandesal.
And some juice. And the day was just filled with…bread! Lots of it. Lots of yummy bread!
Then we watched an AVP of the facility. My kid was fascinated by Gardee, the mascot! The mascot she remembers well because it danced with them on their presentation for a restaurant’s workshop graduation program.
Now off to the plant tour! We walked through what they called the 6K Catwalk. Found out that the name is such because the facility can produce 6,000 loaves of white bread in one hour. And look, Ma, no hands! How cool could that be!
And because it’s a tour, there should be a tour guide. Here’s Quennie, one of their friendly plant tour guides.
Tour guide, Quennie, said that there are about only 20 people in that facility who do spot check and quality control. The breads remain untouched by human hands. She also mentioned that the entire process from mixing to packing usually takes six hours. The facility operates all day long with shifting hours. This is so they could produce all those 650,000 loaves per day that goes to dining tables in the whole country!
After that high-tech plant tour, we went back to their conference room for some activities. The kids were taught to create a simple Refrigerator Cake by their in-house nutritionist. They even gave out the aprons as souvenirs!
Say, GARDENIA!!
They also created a dessert/hors d’oeuvre table, all made with bread! Proving that Gardenia can go with any palaman–sweet or savory–or without any palaman at all!
Such a great table set up, and all were yum!
Thank you very much, Gardenia Philippines, for the wonderful treat! All moms had a great bonding time with our children. My kid said she had fun meeting other mommy blogger kids as well.
My kid and I had fun! We all love Gardenia in the family.
Great news, because you can visit this high-quality facility for FREE! My friends are I are already planning our trip in the coming months.
DROP by for a FREE Plant Tour!Indulge and enjoy goodness of Gardenia breads. Baked untouched by human hands!Bring…
Have you said a simple “how are you?” to anyone lately?
Such powerful words. One of the things I taught my daughter is to ask a person how he or she has been after not seeing them for quite some time. Or upon meeting an acquaintance for the first time. I get kilig when she asks me that on the phone when I am away. I am excited, meanwhile, to hear her stories as I get home and ask how her day had been.
My friends would know it. I would send a random hi or hello or how are you via text or Facebook, and the conversation sparks up as if we just last met yesterday. I am also blessed to have a few friends checking on me, whether there is an occasion or not. These few but true friends are the ones who matter. I am glad I have them in my life.
That’s why my husband and I have been trying to catch up with people dear to us. We hope to do more of it soon.
The other day, a dear friend from my preschool days sent over this article. It struck me how we have been friends for life despite the academic rivalry. The distance is not a problem, we might have probably been conversing/interacting on Facebook more than my friends who are just here in the country. So, thanks, G, for the friendship we both treasure so much.
I ask you, dear reader: Kumusta ka? How are you? Wie geht’s? Como estas? Come stai?
~Touringkitty
And that’s my ONLY bag now. For any outfit regardless of colour, any occasion, any…anything!
During my college days, I have a collection of bags. Not that much, but enough to switch for any occasion. Now that I’m a mom, I want just one bag for everything, so that I don’t have to switch bags and end up leaving stuff behind. I look for these specific qualities of a bag:
1. Spacious yet not too big. So I could dump in everything–make up kit, personal kit, even change of clothes for the little one.
2. Sturdy. One which can stand by itself.
3. Straps, lots of it. The bag I have now I can sling on my body and on my shoulders. They should be sturdy too.
I even hook carabiners onto straps which I use to hook grocery bags or water bottle.
4. Storage slots or pockets in and outside for easy access.
5. Spill proof. Against rain and water spills.
About time to search for a new one, with a more neutral color. I always pass by Celine boutiques and been wanting to check their items.
Good thing there’s online shopping! CLN handbags are available online at ZALORA Philippines.
What do you look for in buying your bags?
~Touringkitty
UPDATE: Featured performing artists on June 10 are Miguel Castro, Sweet Sisa Samaniego and Los Lipeños.
At this time when we are inundated with too much foreign pop music, a show like this is a welcome respite. It’s only when my husband and I rehearse some Filipino art songs at home that my daughter gets to hear them. Better than none.
Last April 8, I took my daughter and my mom to the Cultural Center of the Philippines for an afternoon of Filipino music, something we rarely hear nowadays.
We were in for a treat. The show featured Lisa Cabahug and Lemuel dela Cruz, accompanied by Augusto Espino on the piano for the first part.
The second part featured a guitar ensemble, called the Kabataang Gitarista (click the link for related story). This is one of the projects I have handled when I was working for the CCP. Proud of these young guitarists who played quite challenging and interesting pieces!
Missed this show? Don’t fret, because another one’s coming our way!
Harana sa Dapit Hapon is an afternoon musicale featuring immortal kundimans, harana, balitaw, danza and unforgettable love songs by great Filipino composers. Featured performers on June 10 are performing artists Miguel Castro, Sweet Sisa Samaniego, and Los Lipeños. Succeeding performances will be held on July 8, September 9, October 7, and December 9 this year. Noted classical singers and performers have been invited for the succeeding shows.
The event is free to the public. Senior citizens, students and the general public are cordially invited.
The project is by the CCP and the Tribung Pilipino Foundation.
The very first Manila Workshop-organized workshop I attended was with my husband! Real ways to be a WAHM workshop in 2013, which was well attended even by non-moms (husbands and singles). Photo credit: Manila Workshops Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/manilaworkshops).
For my husband and I, learning opportunities outside the academe are highly regarded. We both invest in attending workshops, masterclasses (in my case as a classical singer), seminars, and the like.
One of the greatest discoveries we had was Manila Workshops, which has currently a strong lineup of workshop topics, workshop series, which caters to almost everyone already. Their passionate leader, Ginger Arboleda, and her great team, curates and creates these learning opportunities that are not commonly found in the regular university classroom, with the aim to create entrepreneurs out of all of us, and ignite the love for learning.
Here’s why I think you should attend their workshops, too:
1, Unique topics. They have every topic you can think of. Current workshops include topics like make up, calligraphy, storytelling, modelling, design, apart from their usual workshops for work at home people and entrepreneurship. They offer an overall alternative classroom learning experience.
2. Intimate set-up. Who wants a classroom type venue? They hold workshops in co-working spaces or convention centers. And they physical set up of their workshops invite a learning feel everytime.
3. Credible speakers. They invite credible speakers in the workshops, some of them I am able to get in touch with even after the workshop.
4. Reasonable workshop fees. Their fees are reasonable for the value you’ll be getting from the workshops.
5. Network opportunity. I love meeting and making new connections in every event I am in. Attending workshops will widen your network of future clients and collaborators.
I believe in what they can offer, that’s why I also promote chosen workshops over at my blog (see my right sidebar?).
Curious about their current offerings? Follow their social media accounts (Facebook: Manila Workshops, Twitter: @manilaworkshops, Instagram: manilaworkshops) and subscribe to their newsletter to know more about our future events (go to Manila Workshops’ website and subscribe).
For someone who grew up in the Batibot Generation (yes, 1980s, I won’t deny), Kuya Bodjie is everybody’s big brother, telling you stories, singing songs, and teaching lessons.
Wonder how he tells great stories? Then this workshop is for you.
Would you like to be a great storyteller like Kuya Bodjie of Batibot? You can through this workshop!
Workshop Details
Date: Friday, May 29, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Spaces by Babyland, 2F Babyland Baby Stores, Facilities Center, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
Learning Fees, inclusive of materials, lunch, snacks, and certificate:
* Early Bird Rate (on or before May 16, 2015): P1300 per participant
* Regular Rate (starts on May 17, 2015): P1500 per participant
* Teacher Rate: P1300 per participant
* Group Rate (group of 3 participants): P3000 per group
Please visit this link and please input TKEAKUYABODJIE2015 in the Referral Code box.
There is no doubt, Asia’s Got Talent, but Filipinos got it four times over! Who wouldn’t be proud of that?
Four Filipino acts got in the Grand Finals of Asia’s Got Talent, and is currently up in the running of becoming the grand champion. And we can support by voting for them!
Text AGT3 to vote for Gwyneth Dorado, a ten year old pop singer who gave a soulful rendition of Titanium during the finals night.
Text AGT7 to vote for El Gamma Penumbra, a shadow play group from Batangas, who once again gave an inspiring presentation about Mother Earth during the finals.
Text AGT9 to vote for Junior New System, a hiphop dance group who gave a lively football-inspired dance show on the finals.
But my Facebook vote already went to…Gerphil Geraldine “FAME” FLORES! Text AGT8 to 2929 if you’re in the Philippines!
Good morning everyone!!! REMINDER: today is the LAST day of voting (Monday | May 11, 2015) until 11:59PM Time is…
I got a chance to work with Fame last year when she took on the lead role for Rusalka. Even if we didn’t belong to the same cast list, I saw how Fame worked on her role, considering it’s her first title role. Such a hardworking and humble lady.
So, please, VOTE for our Filipino acts. We have until a minute before midnight TONIGHT, May 11! Follow the guidelines to vote. More info for Facebook voting at http://fbvotenow.asiasgottalent.tv/. Whoever wins, we’ve proven already how talented our nation is.
Downy sure knows how to pamper moms. Our own moms, no less.
The same moms who carried us in their womb for nine months, who cradled us to sleep, fed us, gave us a bath even if we so resist, who raised us up while protecting us from harm.
The very moms whose scent we will never forget.
Just in time for Mother’s Day yesterday, a celebration of mothers was held last week. The invitation said we can bring along our mom. I did bring my mom, and brought my daughter, too.
First on the agenda: line up for a photo as we entered the Conservatory. Beautiful portrait captured by Idea Shop Manila (Instagram @ideashopmanila).
The short program was hosted by Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, who shared her own experiences as a daughter to her mother and as a mother herself.
Program Host, Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi.
Deirdre de Padua, P&G Communications Manager talked about how love was captured in a scent which is Downy Timeless.
Then, we were treated to a sumptuous lunch while being serenaded by actor and singer Guji Lorenzana. Downy also prepared a simple AVP, in which they asked us to send in greetings for our moms.
Here’s our contribution to the AVP.Here’s another AVP of the photos taken at the photobooth, with Guji singing to “She” popularised by Elvis Costello. The same song was used in the current commercial of Downy Timeless.They served, among other things, dessert! (Sweet tooth here) This is called Timeless, a French Silk Pie packed with, uhm, chocolate.
Glad to have seen mommy friends from the blogosphere, met new friends, and to spend the day with two women I love most–my mom and my daughter.
Paola of Mommy Treats and Frances of Topaz Horizon and Topaz Mommy, two super moms I admire.Our table with mommy bloggers and their lovely mothers. All of them I met for the first time that day.By the lobby of Manila Peninsula, with these beautiful women.
Thanks to Downy and Greenbulb PR for inviting us to celebrate with our own mothers.
Thank you for these tokens. Downy Timeless smells fabulous!
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The teaching profession is one vocation very close to my heart, as I am also one. The passion, dedication, patience, and love they give to students is really unimaginable, and very admirable.
Just last week, one of my dearest teachers in grade school passed away, and some of my classmates and I paid a visit during her wake. We were so surprised to see two folders of our personal letters to her during her birthday, Valentines Day, Teachers’ Day, and other occasions, also invitations to birthday parties, other notes given to her, and our class photos. All those years she had saved all those letters. Some years ago, one of her daughters asked her why she saved all those letters (what was in her wake was just a fraction of the letters she kept in albums). Our teacher told her daughter it is for her students to see when she’s passed on.
She battled the Big C for several years, without having undergone operation or chemotherapy. She lived longer than expected, and is now resting with the Almighty Creator. We’re just so proud of her courage and wisdom she showed all these years.
I am thankful for educators because:
Next to our own parents, we learn from them. Not only about lessons, but about life in general.
Teaching is a gift and a blessing, and they have just that.
The love for children that they have grows, and multiplies.
Education has such an impact on ourselves and our little ones. Educents is here to help you pay it forward. In honor of Teacher Appreciation week, Educents & Peekapak have teamed up to provide your favorite educators with a gift basket worth over $40, which includes a FREE $10 Educents Gift Card & 3 months of Peekapak lesson plans (3 digital storybooks, 12 in-class lessons & 12 at-home activities) that teach Character Education and Language Arts.
So, whether it’s your mom, your classroom teacher, your neighbors, or another special human being who taught you important lessons, thank them by giving them a FREE gift basket, on Educents!
