tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28792322601576257392024-03-19T16:18:15.366+08:00MrsMommyHolicWife. Mother. Shopaholic... and everything else in between.MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.comBlogger995125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-89909492219013436892019-10-24T15:07:00.000+08:002019-10-24T15:07:16.503+08:00Astra's Birth StoryFinally sharing Astra's birth story with you guys! If you read my previous post about my <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2019/10/my-4th-pregnancy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pregnancy</a>, it was fairly easy for me up until my last trimester. Especially the final month, when I started having difficulty walking due to manas/swollen feet and feeling a lot of pressure and pain in my pelvic area. I experienced having trouble sleeping, and just turning from one side to another was so hard! And ugh, the constant need to pee!<br />
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I was also experiencing a lot of Braxton Hicks, which made me happy since I knew the end was near. Miley was born at 36.3 weeks, Sabe at 37.3 weeks and Skyler at 38.3 weeks (see the pattern?), so I was pretty sure I wouldn't reach 40 weeks. But at week 38 I was so restless already, it felt like FOREVER!!!<br />
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On September 12, I went to the doctor and found out I was at 2cm after doing an IE. She then prescribed Buscopan and Evening Primrose tablets to speed things up. And telling me to walk a lot, but I really <i>couldn't</i> since my manas feet were killing me! By this time I was reading up on all possible ways to induce labor naturally, like eating pineapple and getting a foot massage. I was thinking if ever, sana I could give birth on September 19 na lang, so the date would be 9.19.19. Diba ang nice!<br />
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The next day, September 13 (which was also Friday the 13th!), was exactly my 39th week mark. It was a pretty uneventful morning. I was just in bed most of the time and then at around 3:30pm I felt a trickle of liquid, kind of like pee that I can't hold in. The leaking started to get stronger, but I felt no contractions or pain. I texted my doctor and she called me and said yup, that's your water breaking and I should go to the hospital na.<br />
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It was my first time to experience my water breaking so I didn't realize how much water there was! After a few minutes, I was already GUSHING water down there! I put a pad on but it was soaked within seconds. I didn't want to stand up since every time I did, the water would just come out so strong! I was also supposed to pick up Skyler from school since hubby was at work. I actually tried getting in the car but I was leaking so bad na by this time. Good thing hubby rushed after I called him and picked up Sky on the way home. After fixing some last minute stuff in our hospital bag and saying goodbye to the kids, we were finally on our way!<br />
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We arrived in Makati Med at around 6pm. I was at 4-5cm when they admitted me. It was so funny because I kept reading advice from mommy groups to have a list of your medical history, have a copy of your ultrasounds, etc. when going to the hospital. I was interviewed and had complete mommy brain! I couldn't even remember my vitamins, date of last ultrasound, and stuff! So just a tip, have these info written down or on your phone so it would be easier when they ask you lol. ;p<br />
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Anyway, it was around 7pm when I was transferred to the labor room. I remember it was the exact same room where I labored with Skyler which brought back so many memories!<br />
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I was still fine at this point and was hooked on an IV, (the nurse had to prick me twice pa, since the first time was unsuccessful, the needle was in but the medicine was not going thru). The nurses were saying I had a high tolerance for pain because I was still smiling despite strong contractions based on the monitor.<br />
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It was past 8pm when I decided to get an epidural while I could still handle pain. I was I think 6 or 7cm at this point. Anyway, this was when things started to go downhill. The anesthesiologist tried to give me the epidural while I was in a lying down position. I felt the cut on my back then the needle trying to enter, but for some reason, the anesthesiologist couldn't find the right space between the bones in my spine! She said maybe because I was manas or baby was big this time. She tried again, but still a fail. The contractions were coming fast na which super sucked! For the 3rd try, she said I should try doing an indian sit position. But still, ayaw talaga pumasok nun needle! I think this was almost an hour of them trying to administer the epidural ha! When she said ayaw talaga, I wanted to faint. I mean, hello wala akong balak mag natural birth!!! They asked if I wanted to try another anesthesiologist and I said YES, only to later find out nasa QC daw un doctor my gosh!<br />
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My OB and the anesthesiologist just said I'll get a <i>saddle block</i> once I was ready to deliver. FYI, Saddle Block is spinal anesthesia confined to the perineum, the buttocks, and the inner aspect of the thighs. Easier daw to administer since the needle is smaller.<br />
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Anyway, the pain was so bad na, good thing when my OB checked I was fully dilated na at around 9:45pm. They rushed me to the delivery room, performed the saddle block and it worked. Ahhh what a relief! Although I think it made it more difficult to push since I couldn't feel anything. But they helped me naman. The baby ended up being really big so her shoulder got stuck pa! But she finally came out and the doctor said<b> IT'S A GIRL</b>! We didn't know the gender up until that point so hubby and I were kinda shocked (we were both expecting na boy haha) I even had to tell Vins to start taking pictures na!<br />
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She didn't cry at first though, so I became so nervous. Then they placed oxygen and started sucking the stuff from her mouth and then finally she cried! Thank God! She had difficulty daw breathing so she had to be monitored in the nursery and needed oxygen the first day.<br />
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This was my fastest labor ever since it basically took just 3 hours from 7pm to 10pm! And of course, kaloka un walang epidural! I can't believe I was able to bear the pain haha. Astra is also my BIGGEST baby at 8 lbs 12 oz!!! Everyone was saying good thing I was still able to deliver normally despite her size. ;p<br />
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Anyway I was in the recovery room from 11pm to 2am. I was feeling really cold and had intense chills (I also experienced this during my previous delivery) so they put this heater blanket on me which really helped. Finally, it was time to go to my room to rest!<br />
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<i><b>to be continued...</b></i>MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-76797420620739863852019-10-05T19:05:00.000+08:002019-10-05T19:05:30.905+08:00My 4th Pregnancy!Hello again blog! Wow, my last post was in April pa pala! If you're following me Instagram (@mrsmommyholic), I'm sure you know by now that I've given birth to my 4th child! So many people were surprised, shocked, and in disbelief (some actually thought prank lang daw haha) because hubby and I never posted about my pregnancy on social media.<br />
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Well, this pregnancy was kinda a surprise, but I guess deep down we were really open to having a 4th baby (max na talaga haha). I found out we were expecting in mid-January because I was delayed and my period is pretty regular. Hubby didn't want to believe me pa and had me do another test to be sure lol! We were happy of course, yet super nervous... I mean 4 kids?! Kaya ba?? Our youngest Skyler is now 5 years old and I felt we would be starting from scratch again. And at that time, we had already planned to go on some out of the country trips later in the coming months so I was also anxious about that...<br />
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I remember finally going to my OB and getting an ultrasound first week of March. And there it was, I was really pregnant! Hubby and I kept joking that it didn't seem real prior to that, but when you see the baby on the screen and hear the heartbeat, confirmed na talaga! The OB who did the ultrasound asked if it was my first baby. Umm, 4th na po lol. She said maybe this baby is destined for great things, I hope so too!<br />
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We finally told the kids first and they were excited. Miley wanted a sister of course, while the boys wanted a brother. We had a family dinner for my father in law's birthday later that night, and that's when we told the rest of the family that we were expecting!<br />
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<b><u>1st Trimester (January to March)</u></b><br />
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The 1st trimester for me is really tough because although I don't throw up, I just feel nauseous and weird all the time. Candy was my best friend. I remember being so hungry 24/7 (I was craving for spaghetti/noodles throughout this pregnancy)! And you know I don't feel good when I don't even want to go to the mall haha. I just wanted to sleep and stay in bed all day. There was a time my hands and legs were also so itchy which was torture!<br />
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I just kept praying and waiting for the day when I wake up and all the morning sickness was gone. And thankfully it did just as I was nearing the 2nd trimester.<br />
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It was also my brother-in-law's wedding in March. The entourage's dresses were all done before I even found out I was pregnant. So I just had to do some DIY adjustments to make the waist fit since my tummy was already showing a little bit.<br />
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The whole fam also went to Cebu after the wedding for a quick vacay. Good thing I was already feeling better by this time since I had to take care of 3 kulit kids!<br />
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The 2nd trimester is really the best for me! This is when I feel my strongest and most normal. I'm so thankful all my pregnancies weren't delicate or had complications since for some reason, I tend to travel a lot when I'm expecting. I guess I want to go before I pop because I know I won't be able to leave for quite some time after lol. Of course, I still get nervous because you never know what can happen when you're out of the coutry, but thankfully eveything went fine.<br />
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Me and my 2 friends had been planning our Euro trip last year pa, so I was so worried when I found out I was preggy. Good thing the timing was just right, I was going to be 6 months during our travel time, which was still allowable to fly. But our itinerary was originally supposed to be Greece, Turkey, and Italy but I knew that it was going to be too tiring already for me. So I just had to compromise with Greece which was one of my ultimate bucket list places to visit. I'm not gonna lie, it was tough being pregnant especially since a lot of the places required HIKING (reaching the top of the Acropolis was insane!) and it was summer pa so it was HOT! I mean, it was tough on regular people what more a 6 month pregnant lady (who doesn't even exercise I might add haha!) I had to make sure to take frequent breaks, drink lots of water, and not push myself too much. But it was one awesome, unforgettable experience and I'm so glad I was able to do it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santorini</td></tr>
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Oh, and we also decided not to find out the gender of the baby this time around. We already have a girl and 2 boys so we were fine with anything really, as long as it was healthy of course! But of course deep down I wanted a girl so Miley would have a sister. And little girls are just so cute to dress up! ;p<br />
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During my second trimester ultrasound, I had to look away from the screen since I didn't want to see anything that might spoil the surprise. They gave me an envelope with the gender and it was so hard not to peek haha! Hubby took it to his office and hid it there, away from me and the kids lol!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking the Glucose Tolerance Test. I actually liked the cola flavored drink haha! And I PASSED!</td></tr>
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<b><u>3rd trimester (July to September) </u></b><br />
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The end of my pregnancy is usually the worst because that's when I experience the most pain! And the 1st and 2nd trimesters flew by so fast, but the 3rd felt like FOREVER! Towards the last month, it was so hard to sleep, finding a comfortable position, and peeing in the middle of the night countless times. Just turning from one side to another in bed was a struggle! Plus, I was having difficulty walking since I felt the baby was pressing down on my pelvis and there would sometimes be shooting pains with every step.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maternity suppport wear was a lifesaver during traveling and towards the final stretch of my pregnancy. This BLANQI tank top was worth every penny! </td></tr>
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The manas feet was the absolute worst for me!!! It started swelling in my final month and I just wanted to give birth to get over it. Everyone kept saying I had to walk but I couldn't! I felt like my feet would burst from the pressure. Like I would gladly experience labor if it meant my manas feet would be gone, that's how much it hurt!<br />
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Anyway, it's been 3 weeks since I gave birth and thankfully I'm feeling almost 100% back to normal. I'm not gonna lie, even though it's such a blessing to be able to carry and nurture a child inside of you for 9 months, I'm happy my pregnancy journey is over. Being pregnant and giving birth is hard! And after, breastfeeding is still a challenge - I had bleeding nipples the first week huhu, but we got this! Moms are tough right? ;p<br />
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I still can't believe it sometimes that we now have 4 kids. 4 beautiful babies that grew inside of me and I pushed out into this world. I feel so blessed and will share my birth story next!<br />
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-32332205969778096202019-04-15T18:49:00.000+08:002019-04-15T18:49:05.173+08:00Getting my PSA (NSO) Certificates in just an hour!HELLO AGAIN!!! Gosh, I haven't posted anything here in my blog for the longest time! It's just that I've been so busy with life lately like with the kids (final exams and other school stuff), my brother-in-law getting married (lots of family activities), travel plans for this summer (getting visas and planning itineraries), and lots of other personal things to say the least. Sad to say, blogging has really been the last thing on my mind. But it sucks because I have so much I want to share, but I've kinda decided for the meantime to really focus on other things. Hopefully, I can find the time to still blog regularly someday...<br />
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Anyway, I wanted to share with you how I was able to get rush PSA (NSO) documents which I needed to apply for a Japanese visa. If you're not aware, you need to submit PSA docs (like birth/marriage certificates) issued within a year.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I went to SM first, because that's where I usually get these documents. However, I was surprised when they told me that it would take 3 weeks for it to be released kasi daw may Holy Week. I decided to just order online (<a href="https://nsohelpline.ph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nsohelpline.ph</a>) and it was super quick and easy. But delivery is usually within 2-7 working days upon receipt of your payment. I counted the days and considering I had to apply for the visa as well (which would take another week give or take), it was cutting it pretty close.<br />
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The thing was, this trip was super last minute and considering there were a number of holidays this April (April 9 was Araw ng Kagitingan, plus April 18 & 19 which was Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) I didn't want to risk waiting for the online delivery.<br />
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I did some research and found out that you can get PSA documents directly from their outlets in Metro Manila - in Pasay, Makati, Muntinlupa, and Pasig.<br />
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We're from the south so we went to the one in Muntinlupa located at the 4th floor of Ayala Malls South Park Alabang. We've only been to this mall once before when we attended a party at Kidzoona. What's nice is there's not much people, pero parang malungkot un mall since a lot of spaces are still unoccuppied until now hehe.<br />
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We went on a Friday and arrived just before 12 noon. I wanted to go earlier, like 7am, but hubby was confident that there wouldn't be that much people haha.<br />
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I first filled out the necessary forms and then had to pay P75 for each document at this area (LCR).<br />
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I thought this was part of the fee na, but it was separate from the P155 document cost pa pala. So parang service fee ba un P75? So total I paid for each document was actually P230.<br />
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Anyway, there was a line for the actual payment of the PSA forms, but it was quick moving and you're seated in an airconditioned area. So no complaints. After paying, I was told to come back in an hour for releasing.<br />
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So we had lunch first then I went back at 1pm to ask if the documents had been released. And they were already there! Yahoo!<br />
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This was such a lifesaver and I'm so happy they have this service. The location is so convenient as well, since it's at a mall so you can eat and go around while waiting.<br />
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Update: The PSA documents I ordered online on a Thursday were delivered the next Wednesday. It was quick, but if you need them ASAP like I did, at least you know you can get them in a day. :)</div>
MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-20279708002994647802019-02-06T14:45:00.001+08:002019-02-09T16:25:38.838+08:00Our U.S. Tourist Visa Application & Interview Experience (2019)I don't know why, but applying for a U.S. Visa has always been met with apprehension and dread for most people. I guess it's because there's an actual interview, which of course can be quite nerve-wracking. Plus all the horror stories you hear of people getting denied with no explanation.<br />
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I got my first visa before but I was still a kid then, and the last time I went to the States was when I was a teen. I never bothered applying on my own after that. But of course, now that I have my own family, having a U.S. vacation is something we want to do. Plus, my in-laws migrated to the States two years ago so they've been pressuring us to bring the kids there lol. So anyway, sharing with you how we applied for our Tourist or <i>B1/B2 Visitor Visa</i>.<br />
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<b><u>APPLICATION FORM</u></b><br />
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Anyway, first step is to fill out the <a href="https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>DS-160 form</b></a>. Make sure you take note of your <b>Application ID</b> since you will need this when scheduling an appointment and if you want to save and complete the form at a later time.<br />
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The form was probably the easiest to fill out, compared to past application forms I've done like UK, Australia, or Canada. Very basic questions, plus they didn't even ask for past travel history to other countries, no need for an itinerary, no questions about educational background or financial stuff either!<br />
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After completing the form and uploading your photo, just print out the confirmation page. No need to print the entire application form.<br />
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I took our 2x2 ID pictures myself at home, following these <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo guidelines</a>. I just made sure we had a white wall as the background, and took the photos outside in a well-lit area.<br />
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Then I had the photos printed since you have to bring a copy. They will ask for it in the pre-screening, scan it and give it back to you. If it doesn't meet their requirements, they'll have you take another one in their photo booth.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a>to know more about the visa fee and where/how to pay. The tourist visa fee was $160 each, which was converted to P8,640 (depending on the current exchange rate). I paid at BPI and you have to print the applicable visa application deposit slip which can be found in their <a href="http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. You must have a unique deposit slip for each applicant. The bank teller will tell you to write the name of the applicant, address, and contact number on the back of each slip.<br />
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The visa fee is VALID FOR A YEAR, so you can definitely pay first even if you haven't completed your DS-160 form yet.<br />
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I brought the deposit slips with me in the U.S. Embassy, but they didn't ask for it.<br />
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After you've paid and submitted the DS-160 form online, you can now schedule your appointment <a href="http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-appointmentschedule.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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You will need to create a profile, then provide the following:<br />
- passport information<br />
- payment fee receipt number<br />
- DS-160 confirmation number<br />
- contact details<br />
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There is also an option after if you need to include family members in your desired appointment schedule so you'll all be together.<br />
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For our appointment, I was lucky enough to get a slot on February 5 which was Chinese New Year. I knew this was a holiday so the kids wouldn't have school. And I made sure to check if the US Embassy will be open on that date (they follow American Holidays so kebs sila sa Chinese New Year haha). The only time available was 10:15am so I booked it.<br />
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I was applying together with my 3 children (hubby already has a visa). Here were the stuff I brought on the day of our interview:<br />
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- DS-160 confirmation page<br />
- appointment confirmation<br />
- payment deposit slips<br />
- current passports<br />
- old passports<br />
- 2x2 ID pictures<br />
- birth certificates of the kids<br />
- our marriage certificate<br />
- husband's ITR and Certificate of Employment (since I'm a housewife)<br />
- bank certificate plus passbooks<br />
- house title<br />
- OR/CR of cars<br />
- kids' school IDs, plus the receipt for school reservation for next year<br />
- ballpen<br />
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I placed all these in a long, clear envelope with handle and this was the only thing I brought inside the US Embassy.<br />
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We were able to park near the overpass/footbridge at the service road accross the US Embassy. There's an Army Navy and a Coffee Bean nearby. There's "parking attendants" there and one of them waved us to a spot. It would cost P120 daw and then bahala na kami sa tip niya pang kain lol (gave him P50).<br />
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<b><u>AT THE U.S. EMBASSY</u></b><br />
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Our appointment was at 10:15am so we left the house before 9am to be sure. I guess since it was a holiday, there was no traffic so we were already there by 9:20am. They will only accommodate you 15 minutes before your appointment so you can't be there super early as well. Anyway, we had a snack first at Army Navy while killing time.<br />
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We then proceeded to the U.S. Embassy just before 10am. I don't know the normal amount of people on a regular day, but there were only a few people outside in line when we arrived. Like we didn't even wait 1 minute, it was our turn na.<br />
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I gave our passports to the lady and then she looked through her sheets with different barcodes. They didn't even ask to look at my appointment confirmation. After finding our barcodes, she placed the corresponding sticker on the back of each passport.<br />
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Now, hubby already had a visa but he came with us since I read in some forums that they'll allow him inside naman since he's also the parent. Plus I figured I myself was an applicant and we had 3 minors so he would automatically be the companion of at least 1 of our kids. Well, turns out NOPE, they only allow 1 parent/guardian inside now (unless of course, both of you are applicants).<br />
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Anyway, I was given a yellow card with the letter E on it (for expedite lane) and was assured that the process would be quick. And it was!<br />
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Here's what happened when we went inside:<br />
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1. Security check - put your belongings in a conveyor belt and pass thru metal detector<br />
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2. There was a shaded part with a snack area nearby where some people where seated. But since we had the E card, we went straight inside the Embassy at once.<br />
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3. There was a line for the Pre-Screening, but we were directed at once to an available window with a Filipino guy. He got our passports and asked where we were going in the U.S. He then asked for our 2x2 ID pictures which he scanned and returned back to me. He did a lot of typing then after, he told us to proceed to finger scanning.<br />
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4. Again, we were directed at once to an available window (thank you E card!!!) this time with an American guy. He told me it was just me who needed to have the fingers scanned since the kids were still young. He asked me to hold up the back of my passport with the barcode to the window which he scanned. He then asked for my name and birthdate. Then, proceeded with the finger scanning. After that, it was the interview na!<br />
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I swear, everything was moving so fast I was glad we had a few minutes to sit down before the interview because all the windows were filled. There was a lola near me who I noticed had the blue paper (denied) and she was just sitting there. One of the staff went to her and said <i>"Lola, tapos na po, kailangan niyo na po umexit." </i>Awwww.<br />
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Anyway, we were then directed to a window but someone was still being interviewed (baby and mom). The consul was an American guy in his 40's. There was a lady consul to our left who was interviewing a family and she seemed masungit lol. Glad I wasn't assigned to her window!<br />
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The baby and mom in front of us were given a blue slip, denied! Gulp, now it was our turn. Here's how I remember our Q&A:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b> <i>Hi!</i> (as I handed our passports)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>Hi guys! So why are you going to the States?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b><i> For vacation during their summer break.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul: </b><i>Where are you going in the U.S.?</i> (but he was looking at the kids)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sabe answers:</b> <i>L.A. and Texas!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>Who's in Texas</i>? (type, type, type)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b> <i>My brother-in-law.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>How long are you staying? </i>(type, type, type)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b> <i>A month</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>Who else will be going with you? </i>(type, type, type)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b> <i>My husband.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>What does your husband do? </i>(type, type, type)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me: </b><i>He's a __________</i> (secret, sorry private si hubby hehe)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>How long has he been with his job?</i> (type, type, type)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Me:</b> <i>12 years</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> <i>So where else have you travelled? </i>(asking the kids)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kids: </b><i>Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia...</i> (then Sabre says "<i>Philippines</i>")</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul:</b> (laughing) <i>Philippines! I only want to hear about the exciting places you've been! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">more typing then...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consul: </b><i>Ok, you'll get your passports back in a couple of days.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Us:</b><i> THANK YOU!</i></span><br />
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That was it! He didn't ask for any documents or look at our old passports (all our passports were recently renewed just last month so no stamps or anything). He didn't even ask me what I did (well wala naman talaga akong job haha). Sabi ko kay hubby, siguro kasi mukha naman akong kagalang-galang lol! Siyempre, I made sure to dress nicely and look classy! ;p<br />
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We entered the Embassy past 10am, and we were out of there by 10:20am! Super fast! Buti na lang, coz hubby was waiting for us outside haha. That E priority card was a lifesaver!<br />
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After all that, I wonder why I was even so nervous in the first place! Anyway, UPDATE, we got our passports back after 3 days (applied Tuesday, was delivered on Friday). And all <b>10 YEARS Multiple Entry</b>! Thank you Lord! Can't wait to finally bring the kids to the States this summer yey!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-74729096394673483452019-01-23T21:30:00.000+08:002019-01-23T21:30:17.916+08:00London Travel Tips for First-TimersIf you're reading this, then you're probably doing a lot of research on your upcoming London trip. I myself spent hours going on different sites and reading various blogs to help me and hubby plan for our vacation last November 2018. So here's a list of some of my tips to make your planning a bit easier based on my personal experience.<br />
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<b><u>GETTING A TOURIST VISA</u></b><br />
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Of course, applying and getting approved for a tourist visa are the first steps in your adventure. Read all about my detailed guide on how I got a UK Tourist Visa (from the Philippines) <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2018/11/applying-for-uk-tourist-visa-in.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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I think that as long as you are near a train station in Central London, you'll be fine. As for us, we decided to stay in the Paddington area since that was where I found affordable hotels, plus easiest access to airport.<br />
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I booked via Agoda.com before I even applied for our visa so there was free cancellation just in case. We stayed at the <a href="https://www.hotelroyalcambridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Cambridge Hotel</a>, just a few minutes walk from Paddington Station (very important since we would be walking with our heavy luggages!). There were also lots of restaurants and souvenir shops in the vicinity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The neighborhood. The whole row of buildings on the right are actually different hotels, including ours.</td></tr>
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<b><u>GETTING TO THE CITY FROM AIRPORT</u></b><br />
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The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to travel from Heathrow Airport, going direct to Paddington Station in just 15 minutes. But it's more expensive than the regular train, although you can get cheaper tickets when buying in advance.<br />
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We took the TFL Rail Train (from Heathrow Terminal 4) which is a cheaper and slower alternative to the Heathrow Express. It basically runs the same route between Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station, but with stops. It takes 30 minutes, which really isn't a big difference especially if you're not pressed for time.<br />
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<b><u>OYSTER CARD</u></b><br />
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Read <a href="https://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/travelcard_oyster.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a>to know more about the different travel passes (Oyster vs. Travelcard or both) and what would work best for you.<br />
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As for us, we decided to use an Oyster card for the duration of our trip. An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. Oyster cards are charged on a per journey basis but has a daily maximum. Once you hit this 'price cap', you are no longer charged for subsequent journeys made that day. So very cost efficient if you make 3 or more trips in a day.<br />
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We bought our Oyster card when we arrived at the airport. There are self-service ticket machines right before you enter the train station (this was at Heathrow Terminal 4). We used this for all train and bus travel in Central London, except when we went to Windsor Castle which needed separate tickets. We would also just top up every few days or as needed.<br />
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We refunded our deposit/unused amount at the Heathrow Airport station before flying back home. You also get to keep the cards as a souvenir.<br />
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There's so much to do in London that your itinerary will really depend on your interests, what you want to see, and how much time you have. This <a href="https://independenttravelcats.com/3-days-in-london-itinerary/#3-Day-London-Itinerary-How-to-Spend-3-Days-in-London" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLOG</a> was very helpful when I was planning our itinerary around London. I especially found their walking map very useful, with attractions that are in the same vicinity grouped together (which will save you a lot of time and energy travelling from one location to the next).<br />
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The farthest we ventured out of Central London was Windsor Castle and we didn't take any day trips anymore to places like Stonehenge/Bath (since hubby already went before and I wasn't really interested in going as well). We did take a 4 day trip to Edinburgh, Scotland which I highly recommend visiting if you have time.<br />
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<b><u>LONDON PASS</u></b><br />
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The <a href="https://www.londonpass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London Pass</a> is a sightseeing pass (available for 1, 2, 3, 6 or 10 consecutive days) which gives you access to a choice of over 80 attractions in the city.<br />
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I was contemplating whether to get one but after studying it more, figured that we wouldn't be able to maximize it anyway. It really depends on your itinerary and the places you want to visit. In order to make the most out of the pass and save money, you have to visit 3-4 attractions a day which is possible, but in my opinion very hectic and tiring.<br />
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In our case, the only places we actually entered and explored that were included in the pass were Windsor Castle and Tower of London. The other attractions included in the pass like Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Kensington Palace, Shakespeare's Globe Theater are places we visited but didn't enter anymore (in short, nag picture lang kami sa labas lol).<br />
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Example is the <a href="https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter Studio Tour</a> which does not allow walk-ins and must be purchased in advanced.<br />
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Also be sure to check on the opening dates and hours for any of your must-see attractions (ex. if you want to see the <a href="https://changing-guard.com/dates-buckingham-palace.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace</a>). Some places are closed for one day per week while others may be closed due to renovation or a special event.<br />
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<b><u>FREE ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES</u></b><br />
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If you have a tight budget, there are many things to do in London that are free.<br />
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There's free museums like the Museum of London, National Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Modern, National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum and many more.<br />
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You can take a stroll or have a picnic in Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens...<br />
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Or just go around looking at the pretty houses in Notting Hill...<br />
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You can also go window shopping in Harrods, one of the world's most famous department stores. I was amazed how huge this place was!<br />
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If you like nice views of the city, check out the Sky Garden, London’s highest public garden. You just need to <a href="https://skygarden.london/booking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book online</a> beforehand to secure a slot. I suggest right before sunset so you get a view during the day and at night. Saves you £32.00 instead of going to the top of The Shard.<br />
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Check <a href="https://visitlondon.com/tag/free-attractions-in-london" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a>for other free London activities.<br />
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<b><u>CITYMAPPER APP</u></b><br />
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<a href="https://citymapper.com/london" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citymapper </a>was very useful in helping us navigate our way around London. It's a super handy app with up to the minute train, tube and bus information. We mostly used the train but because of the app, we were also able to successfully use the bus a couple of times without getting lost. ;p<br />
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<b><u>TRAVELLING TO EDINBURGH</u></b><br />
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For those who are planning to go to Edinburgh, Scotland from London, I highly recommend taking a train (vs. plane). If you check the flights, travel time is just 1 hour 20 minutes compared to 4-5 hours on the train. But if you study it carefully, you would have to fly from a much farther airport in London (Stansted or Luton Airport which is more than an hour away from the city), be there 2 hours before your flight, and then travel at least 30 minutes from Edinburgh airport to get to the city center. If you total your travel time, it would be almost the same or even more than taking the train!<br />
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Another plus for taking the train is you won't have to deal with security checks or worrying about baggage weight. You are also treated to amazing scenery the whole ride. The train then arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Station which is right smack where the action is (we even just walked to our hotel). We booked our train tickets via <a href="https://www.thetrainline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trainline.com</a> and I'll make a separate more detailed post on our whole Scotland adventure.<br />
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Btw, we stayed in the same hotel in London when we got back from Edinburgh. So we were able to ask the <a href="https://www.hotelroyalcambridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Cambridge Hotel</a> if we could leave our 2 big luggages with them while we were at Edinburgh. They agreed, so we were able to bring just our handcarry bags which was so convenient!<br />
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<b><u>WEATHER</u></b><br />
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We went early November so it was already super cold, but not freezing. Anyway, as with any trip, always check the weather forecast for the day and bring an umbrella since London weather can be unpredictable. It rained a few times when we were there, but the rain was just light. Not like here in Manila na downpour talaga.<br />
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<b><u>ELECTRICAL OUTLET</u></b><br />
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The UK uses a three-pin plug. You can easily buy a travel adapter from any hardware shop.<br />
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If you're planning to go shopping the UK, you're eligible for a tax refund when you spend over the minimum purchase amount of £30 in a single transaction. Goods with 0% VAT are not included though, like most food items, books, newspapers and magazines, and children's clothes.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">When paying for your purchases, ask for a </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tax Free Form (if they don't offer you one). Then at the airport, you have to go to the c</span>ustoms desk before checking-in your flight and present your completed Tax Free Form, passport, receipts and purchases to get the refund.<br />
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I was worried that they needed to see the items I bought since I mostly shopped in Primark and had used some of the stuff already haha! We also bought toys from The Lego Store and we removed them from their boxes since it was so bulky.<br />
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But good thing they didn't ask to see the items anymore, probably because it was a minimal amount. They would probably need to check the items if they were expensive. ;p<br />
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Anyway, the amount was refunded to my credit card the following month.<br />
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So hopefully, all of these tips will help you in planning your dream London vacation! The internet is really your friend since you'll be able to get all the information you need online. So good luck and happy travels!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-21308637513251716602019-01-11T14:10:00.000+08:002019-01-11T14:10:40.596+08:00Passport Renewal for me and my kids (DFA Alabang, January 2019)If you aren't aware, there's a new system now in setting an appointment for your passport application/renewal. Now you have to pay first before your appointment can be confirmed. This new system was put in place to prevent scammers and fixers from getting all the available slots and then selling them for a much higher price which was the case last year.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Since I have two kids aged 7 years old below, we could have used the COURTESY LANE and walked-in without an appointment anytime. But since there were a lot of slots available, I figured getting an appointment would be easier since we wouldn't have to line up super early anymore. DFA Alabang has a 150 limit on walk-in applicants, so the guard said there is already a line as early as 8:00am.<br />
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Anyway, I set a group appointment for me and my 3 kids thru <a href="https://www.passport.gov.ph/appointment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DFA's website</a>. I wanted to get an appointment in January, before the kids went back to school from their Christmas break. I chose January 4 (Friday) and picked the 2pm time slot since I figured there wouldn't be that much people anymore in the afternoon compared to the morning.<br />
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I wasn't aware yet of the new system that time, so I was surprised when I received this email to settle my payment first.<br />
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I paid the next day in 7-11 (since you have to pay within 24 hours), the regular processing fee of P950 plus P50 convenience fee per application. See below for other payment centers.<br />
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Then finally, I got the email for our confirmed appointments.<br />
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Anyway, I just want to share that picking the first week in January wasn't such the best idea after all. We got to DFA Alabang in Metro Department Store past 1:30pm, and there was already a long line waiting for us! Usually I never see a line when I pass by here kasi, especially in the afternoon (Update: I was at Metro yesterday and decided to check if there was a queue out of curiosity... and nope, there wasn't). So wrong timing lang talaga kami lol!<br />
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When it was nearing 2pm and the line wasn't moving, I went to the guard and said my appointment was at 2pm. She said to just wait. I said I was with minors, and that's when she allowed me to go inside and ask in the Information Counter if I could use the priority lane.<br />
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However, the person at Information Counter told me to just wait (again!) since there was still a lot of people inside. Apparently, all the 1:00pm appointments still hadn't been called! Plus, there were a LOT of returning applicants from December pa (those with incomplete requirements, etc.).<br />
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Anyway, I was super frustrated at this point and was kicking myself for picking this day to renew! But at least we were inside a mall, with seats and aircon. To make the long story short, we were finally accommodated at 3:00pm. And once we were inside, I was made to use the priority windows since I had minors with me and it was a breeze. The whole renewal process took 30-40 minutes (since there were 4 of us). So really looking back, it wasn't that bad.<br />
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So anyway, here's some questions I can answer based from our most recent RENEWAL experience:<br />
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<i><u>1. How soon can you renew your passport?</u></i><br />
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<a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2014/11/applying-for-my-babys-passport-at-dfa.html" target="_blank">My passport together with Skyler's</a> were expiring in October 2019. <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2015/12/renewing-my-kids-passports.html" target="_blank">Miley and Sabre's passports</a> were expiring in December 2020. I wanted to renew this January since we'll be applying for US visas next month. I decided to renew Miley and Sabre's passports as well so we'll all be sabay na lang.<br />
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I was nervous that they might say it was too early to apply for their renewal, but luckily it wasn't a problem. And besides, I paid for it na din right? ;p<br />
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<i><u>2. What are the requirements needed for passport renewal?</u></i><br />
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For me, here were the requirements I brought:<br />
<b>- confirmed online appointment, printed application form, and e-receipt from the confirmation email</b><br />
<b>- current passport and photocopy of the data page (page 2)</b><br />
<b>- photocopy of my Driver's License (or any other valid ID)</b><br />
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For the kids, here were the requirements that were collected per child:<br />
<b>- confirmed online appointment, printed application form, and e-receipt from the confirmation email</b><br />
<b>- current passport and photocopy of the data page (page 2)</b><br />
<b>- Original NSO/PSA Birth Certificate (the photocopies were returned to me)</b><br />
<b>- photocopy of our Marriage Certificate (I had the original but they didn't ask for it) <i>*Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child.</i></b><br />
<b>- photocopy of my passport (data page) <i>*Passport or Valid Government issued ID of EITHER parent</i></b><br />
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I also brought their school IDs just in case it was needed. The guy at the window asked me if I had them, but didn't ask for them to be photocopied na. Next time na lang daw, baka kasi he was rushing din since madaming tao? lol!<br />
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<i><u>3. Are NSO documents still accepted?</u></i><br />
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When I was fixing the requirements the night before (<i>not recommended lol! blame it on the holiday season!</i>) I noticed my marriage certificate and Miley and Sabre's birth certificates were all PSA issued already. Only Skyler's was still NSO which I got when I first <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2014/11/applying-for-my-babys-passport-at-dfa.html" target="_blank">applied for his passport</a>. I read in one of the mommy groups that NSO documents were still accepted as long as it was in good condition. But then other moms said that it should be PSA already.<br />
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I got a little nervous, but his NSO birth certificate was STILL accepted (as of this time). It may also depend on the DFA branch, so best to still inquire directly with DFA to be sure.<br />
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<i><u>4. How long is the validity of the passports?</u></i><br />
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For adults, it's now 10 years. But for minors, still 5 years since their faces will change pa daw hehe. So the next time we renew, wala na talagang priority lane haha! ;p<br />
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<u><i>5. Companions?</i></u><br />
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Our yaya was allowed to go inside with us since I had 3 kids with me aged 8, 7, and 4. But I believe it's really 1 companion per child.<br />
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<i><u>6. Releasing</u></i><br />
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We chose REGULAR processing which now takes 12 working days.<br />
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Anyway, hope this helps you if you're planning to renew for yourself or your kids. These are all just based on my experience and I'm not an expert, so for any questions or clarifications just check out <a href="https://dfa.gov.ph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dfa.gov.ph</a> or call their hotline. Happy travels!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-18674089624782060582019-01-06T13:33:00.000+08:002019-01-06T14:14:48.618+08:00KICCA Kids Cafe & Interactive Playground at Festival MallChristmas vacation is officially over when school starts tomorrow! But I'm happy we were able to do lots of activities over the holidays including going to KICCA, a Kids Cafe and Interactive Playground in Alabang.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>KICCA is short for KI-ds CA-fe and it originated from Korea. It's at the 3rd floor of Festival Mall's new wing, near the Landmark entrance (toy section). It's also right beside Kidzoona, so you can take your pick which play area to go to.<br />
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I believe KICCA just opened last December so we were able to avail of their soft opening promo of P400 for 2 hours (child and guardian). And don't forget to bring your SOCKS! They also have a locker area to keep your shoes and bags.<br />
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The place is actually smaller than I expected, but good thing there wasn't that much people yet (compared to Kidzoona which was so full that time!). So the kids were able to run around and experience all the activities comfortably.<br />
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They have a couple of bathrooms inside and they were spacious and clean. Hopefully, they can maintain this even after a couple of months/years.<br />
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Anyway, KICCA has various digital interactive stations which kids and adults alike will enjoy. It reminded me of our visit to the <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/06/future-world-exhibit-at-artscience.html" target="_blank">ArtScience Museum in Singapore</a> with similar activities.<br />
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<b>MOTION SLIDE</b> - Probably the most popular activity, this interactive digital slide is made more fun with the thousands of balls at the bottom. I liked how the balls were all white/clear, and most importantly clean!<br />
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<b>MOTION SHOOTING </b>- Throw balls against the digital wall, it's interactive and it knows where you hit.<br />
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<b>MOTION SCAN</b> - See your artistic drawings come alive in an under sea world.<br />
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<b>SHOOTING ADVENTURE</b> - Using Nerf guns, be the brave hero in every adventure in different worlds.<br />
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<b>MOTION BLOCK</b> - Have fun piling up the digital blocks to see more interactive videos.<br />
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<b>MOTION FLOOR</b> - A digital floor that is aware of your toes and plays interactive videos.<br />
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<b>MOTION SAND</b> - Experience digging out fossils and tending gardens with the interactive sand.<br />
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<b>MOTION WALL</b> - It's alive and interactive! A digital wall that reacts to your fingers.<br />
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<b>MOTION FACE</b> - Whimsical digital face mask, be surprised on every face swap.<br />
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<b>MOTION BLADE</b> - Beyblade made more fun on a digital stadium.<br />
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Once you get tired or hungry from all that playing, slip inside KICCA's lovely café. Below, you can see the entrance of the snack bar on the left side, with a door curtain.<br />
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It's beautifully decorated with marble and gold details. Very IG-worthy ;p<br />
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You are also welcomed by floor to ceiling windows with a wonderful view of Festival Mall's garden area. Super sarap to just sit and watch.<br />
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If you have older kids that don't need much supervision, you can leave them in the play area while you wait in the cafe since there's a CCTV where you can see all the play stations.<br />
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We had a great time here and I'm glad I discovered another play area for the kids. I think 2 hours is just the right amount of time, although Skyler couldn't get enough of the slide! ;p<br />
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<i>3rd Floor New Wing, Festival Mall</i><br />
<i>Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City</i><br />
<i>Opening Hours: </i><br />
<i>10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Mondays to Sundays </i><br />
<i>Contact Number: </i><br />
<i>(02)850-3514</i><br />
<i>09178956011</i>MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-91887047564609890332018-12-31T16:24:00.000+08:002018-12-31T16:24:23.282+08:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm BAAAAACK! Just in time to bid 2018 goodbye! After me and hubby got back from our vacation last November, I was so busy with the kids and prepping for Christmas that I just had to take a break from blogging. But I promise to be back soon to tell you all about London and Scotland! :)</div>
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<a name='more'></a>The kids had exams right when we got back, then there was Family Day and Christmas presentations. When the school break started, I decided to enroll Miley and Sabe in art class which they've been enjoying very much.<br />
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It's also been raining a lot the past few days, so the kids finally took a bath in the rain! This was Miley and Skyler's first time ever and they had such a blast!<br />
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And of course, I've just been busy looking for activities that the family can do. Here we are at the newly opened KICCA in Festival Mall, which I'll be blogging about soon.<br />
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Then there's the endless parties and reunions this holiday season. I wasn't able to make it to all the get-togethers, but still lucky I was able to spend time with dear friends.<br />
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And ta-da, here's our <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/12/diy-christmas-photoshoot-2017.html" target="_blank">annual Christmas card</a>! As usual, I just shot it myself at home. Their matching jammies are from Landmark (less than P200 each), then just paired it with plain red tops.<br />
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Meanwhile, the theme for our family Christmas party this year was BOHEMIAN (click <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/12/crazy-christmas-hat-party.html" target="_blank">HERE </a>to see last year's crazy hat theme). This was so easy for me since I love everything boho and I didn't need to buy or make anything anymore since I have so many clothes that could fit the theme lol.<br />
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Here's Miley wearing my kimono and Sabre using an old shirt of mine.<br />
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Since bohemian ang theme, hubby insisted on going as Freddie Mercury lol! Bohemian Rhapsody daw kasi (although we haven't even seen the movie yet!). But the good news is our family won the costume contest this year YEHEY! ;p<br />
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And of course, no holiday would be complete without a staycation for our family. We stayed at <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/01/staycation-at-somerset-alabang.html" target="_blank">Somerset Alabang</a> for 3D/2N. I actually planned this because hubby was supposed to be out of the country for work after Christmas until New Year. But good thing his trip got cancelled so we were able to enjoy quality family time together.<br />
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This year flew by so fast wouldn't you agree? I have so much to be thankful for and more to look forward to. Wishing everyone peace, love, and laughter this 2019!<br />
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<br />MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-37876300635990343182018-11-10T10:00:00.000+08:002018-11-10T10:00:06.695+08:00KEEP MY PASSPORT Service When Applying for a UK Tourist VisaMy husband availed the <b><i><a href="https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/ph/en/premium-services/keep-my-passport-when-applying" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep My Passport</a></i></b> service when we applied for a <a href="https://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2018/11/applying-for-uk-tourist-visa-in.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK Tourist Visa</a>. The thing is, it's so hard for him to apply for any visa since he's always traveling for work. So when we saw that they had this option, we definitely took advantage of it.<br />
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The other option was to avail the <a href="https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/ph/en/premium-services/priority-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priority Visa</a> service which allows your passport to be released within 5 working days from when you submit your biometric information. But this costs P14,204 (as of writing) on top of the visa fee of $124 which was a bit too much for us. There's even a <a href="https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/ph/en/premium-services/super-priority-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Priority Visa</a> service which will give eligible customers a visa decision within 1 business day for a whopping P64,052!<br />
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Anyway, these services are definitely for those that need to travel urgently. Good thing the <i>Keep My Passport</i> option was much cheaper at just P3,000 which is also something you can avail of if you're pressed for time and need to apply for multiple visas (like Schengen).<br />
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When we were asking how the service goes in the VFS Center, the staff didn't seem so sure as well which was weird. So here's our experience, since I couldn't find that much information about the process online when I was doing my research.<br />
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<b><u>September 7 (Friday)</u></b><br />
- initial VFS appointment to submit documents<br />
- availed the Keep My Passport service for P3,000 which we paid for in cash at the VFS Center<br />
- we provided a copy of hubby's ENTIRE passport which I scanned and printed from home in A4 sized paper (you can also have it copied at VFS for a fee). Just make sure it meets these requirements:<br />
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<i>A copy of the entire passport in either colour or black and white, on white paper min 60 gsm, photocopied 600 dpi minimum, actual size without any reduction or magnification, and orientated in landscape.</i><br />
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<b><u>September 18 (Tuesday)</u></b><br />
- received email that a decision was now ready to be made on his application (so obviously it was approved because why would they need the passport back if denied right? lol!)<br />
- passport must be returned to VFS Center <b>within 4 WEEKS </b>from date of email<br />
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<b><u>October 2 (Tuesday)</u></b><br />
- hubby was able to return his passport after exactly 2 weeks from notification email (since he had to travel for work)<br />
- no need for a new appointment, he just walked in and was allowed entry at once since he just needed to submit his passport<br />
- we included a letter that asked if the passport could be released by Friday since hubby had another trip the following week<br />
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<b><u>October 10 (Wednesday)</u></b><br />
- received email and text that passport was now ready for pick-up at the VFS Center (so walang effect ang letter lol)<br />
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So, it took a while din for the passport to be released after submission considering a decision had already been made. We were thinking it would just take a day or two since they were just going to put the visa on the passport, but it took 6 working days din. Maybe it's peak season or something since an acquaintance said his took only 2 days before.<br />
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Anyway, all's well that ends well. Visas were approved and we can now enjoy our vacation in London!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-70044500397704822892018-11-10T08:00:00.000+08:002018-11-10T08:00:01.683+08:00Applying for a UK Tourist Visa in the PhilippinesBy the time this post comes out, hubby and I will be in London for a glorious vacation away from the kids! lol ;p Actually, we're celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary although a bit earlier. Our anniv is in February but I don't think I can handle freezing London in winter.<br />
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Anyway, the first step is of course getting a tourist visa and I handled everything for me and my husband. Siyempre, he'll be paying for the trip so it's the least I can do right? ;p<br />
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I did a lot of research beforehand, reading different blogs and checking my favorite online forum for travel tips - Pinoyexchange.com.<br />
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Personally, I have to say though that applying for this UK visa has been the most stressful compared to others (like Australia or Canada)! The application form kasi was so hard, since it was so comprehensive and there were a lot of items that were confusing for me.<br />
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But anyway, I'll discuss how I applied for a UK Tourist Visa, specifically being a housewife.<br />
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You can only apply 3 months before your intended date of departure. Our trip was on the first week of November so I applied on the last week of August to really give me enough time to iron out everything I needed.<br />
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First of all, there seemed to be 2 websites that you can apply from. I first made an account at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/apply" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>. But then, it seemed I had to make 2 separate accounts for me and my husband.<br />
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In the other blogs I read, they applied thru the <a href="https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome" target="_blank">Visa4UK</a> website. I tried it, and I was able to make one account for me and my husband, which was easier. So I ended up applying thru here. I think both websites are accepted naman, I just noticed that the application form was slightly different for each website.<br />
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Anyway, after creating your account, you then fill out the application form section by section. What's good is you can save your progress and move on to the next part if you're unsure about some questions.<br />
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Like I said, the application form was a killer! It was 14 pages long and you just need a lot of patience and common sense to get through it.<br />
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Like you need to list your personal and family information (parents, spouse, children), travel history for the past 10 years, and your travel details (dates and where you'll be staying).<br />
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The Income and Expenditure part was the most confusing for me. Basically, you have to make sure that the amount of your trip is reasonable based on your current income and savings. Since I am a housewife, I explained that my husband financially supports me and our children. Hence, he will be the one paying for our entire trip.<br />
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At the end of the form, there is a part where you can write any other information you wish to be considered as part of your application. I wrote that I was applying for the visa together with my husband and gave his application reference number (the one with GWFXXXXXXXX) since we had the same travel details and were submitting the same requirements anyway. I gave my reference number in his application form as well to be sure.<br />
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Finally, you choose a date for your VFS appointment (ours was on September 7) and pay via credit card to finalize the transaction. At this time, cost was <b>$124</b> each and the final converted amount in the credit card was <b>P6,730.42</b>.<br />
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<u>Documents I submitted to VFS (as a HOUSEWIFE):</u><br />
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1. Printed appointment confirmation form<br />
2. Printed application form - which they returned back to me and didn't collect!<br />
3. Copy of my current and old passports<br />
- scanned and printed the bio page and all pages with stamps<br />
- I gave a copy of my 2005-2010 passport but VFS didn't get it since they just needed travel history for the past 10 years lang daw and 2005 was beyond that. I figured since the 2008 - 2010 falls within the 10 years, kasama pa din.<br />
4. Marriage Certificate - original and photocopy (they returned the original one together with the passport after)<br />
5. Husband's Certificate of Employment - original and photocopy<br />
6. Husband's ITR - only gave the photocopy to VFS<br />
7. Letter from husband stating financial support<br />
8. Bank Certificate (our joint accounts) - original and photocopy<br />
9. Print-out of of Plane and Train Tickets - yes, I booked na even without a visa! Lakas ng loob lol!<br />
10. Print-out of Hotel Accommodations - booked thru Agoda.com (with free cancellation)<br />
11. Daily itinerary<br />
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There was a spot for an ID photo on the application form and although I read you don't need one since they'll be taking your picture in the VFS center, I still brought to be sure. But true enough, you don't need an ID photo anymore.<br />
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I printed everything on <b>A4 sized paper </b>(you'll need a lot!). Check <a href="https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/ph/en/vacs/supporting-documents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a>for further instructions on submitting supporting documents as well as sorting them with these Barcode Separators.<br />
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On the day of our appointment, we made sure to be at the VFS Global Center located at Ecoplaza Building, Makati at least 30 minutes before (although they'll only let you in 15 minutes prior to your appointment). Our slot was at 2pm and we chose that time since I was thinking mas wala ng tao sa afternoon. And true enough, it was our turn agad when we entered.<br />
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Anyway, you just have to submit your documents and it's pretty straightforward naman if everything's complete. Then, they'll take your biometrics (digital picture and fingerprints). My husband availed the <i><a href="https://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2018/11/keep-my-passport-when-applying-for-uk.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep My Passport</a></i> service which I'll discuss in a separate post. We also didn't avail the SMS (P150) or courier (P490) service anymore.<br />
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The waiting part was the worst after submitting everything since I did a lot of second guessing - <i>did I answer the app form correctly? why didn't they collect my application form? should I have submitted the birth certificates of my kids? </i>and so on! haha nakakaloka! ;p<br />
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We applied <b>September 7</b> (Friday) and got an email on <b>September 20</b> (Thursday) that my passport was already back at the Visa Application Centre.<br />
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I also got this text on September 21. I wasn't able to collect my passport at once since we waited until my husband had to go back to the VFS Center to return his passport. So they sent me a follow-up text to claim my passport lol! So buti na lang may update even if I didn't get the SMS service!</div>
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Pick-up time of passports is from Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00pm only. Here are the requirements:<br />
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So thank goodness our visa was granted! I would've hated for all that hard work, stress, and money to go to waste haha! Anyway, hope this helps you if you're planning on applying for a UK tourist visa. And good luck!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-85289768666929838052018-11-01T09:00:00.000+08:002018-11-01T09:00:09.141+08:00Tokyo Travel Diaries: Harry Hedgehog Cafe in Harajuku Animal cafes are all the rage in Japan, but I've honestly never been interested in visiting one (I'm scared haha). But my friend, who I was with during my last visit to Tokyo, is super into it and made it a point to include this in our itinerary. She dragged me to a regular cat cafe, a Bengal Cat and Owl cafe, and finally to a hedgehog cafe!<br />
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All the animal cafes we went to were in Harajuku, and the cutest and most unique one for me was definitely Harry Hedgehog Cafe!<br />
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Harry Hedgehog Cafe is located just a short walk from the Harajuku train station. It is on the 4th floor of a building and you'll see a sign in front so you won't miss it. They also have a branch in Roppongi (the original one).<br />
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<i>Admission Costs:</i><br />
<b>30 minutes = 1,400 yen / person</b><br />
<b>30 minutes with snack for hedgehogs = 1,630 yen</b><br />
<b>Hedgehog's snack (mealworms) = 540 yen</b><br />
*admission comes with 1 free drink<br />
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Most places in Japan are usually self-service, like here where you purchase your ticket from this vending machine. After sanitizing your hands, you will be shown to your table with the hedgehogs in front of you.<br />
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The staff will provide a short briefing on the correct handling of the hedgehogs (for example, they should be scooped up gently from underneath their stomach).<br />
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You can touch and play with the hedgehogs with your bare hands, but gloves are also provided (thank goodness haha!). It was super hard for me to actually touch the hedgehogs because I'm really not an animal person. They look cute but they reminded me of mice (with spikes) and I just cannot deal haha! I admit I actually shrieked a few times when I tried picking one up (nakakahiya since the place was quiet lol) ;p<br />
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The actual hedgehogs are also for sale if you live in Japan and want to buy one.<br />
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If you want to try an animal cafe, but you're not much of an animal person like me, then the hedgehog cafe is perfect for you! At least the hedgehogs are inside the little containers and not roaming around like cats (like I saw the Bengal Cats were literally jumping from one spot to another, nakakatakot haha!). At least I've finally experienced an animal cafe in Japan, another check off my bucket list!<br />
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-49953745793127135002018-10-30T11:52:00.003+08:002018-10-30T11:52:35.969+08:00Tokyo Travel Diaries: Koishikawa Korakuen GardenAutumn is definitely my favorite season. I just love how the weather is cold, but not too cold. How the leaves are all red and yellow. How I can finally wear all my coats and sweaters lol! I'm sure Japan is one of the top destinations during fall/winter, and one of the places I visited during my last trip to Tokyo was the Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.<br />
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Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. Like most traditional Japanese gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen attempts to reproduce famous landscapes in miniature, using ponds, stones, trees and manmade hills to replicate both Japanese and Chinese scenery.<br />
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Koishikawa Korakuen is a 5-10 minute walk from Iidabashi Station along the JR Chuo Line (local trains only) and the Tozai, Yurakucho, Namboku and Oedo Subway Lines, a 5-10 minute walk from JR Suidobashi Station along the JR Chuo Line (local trains only), or a 10 minute walk from Korakuen Station along the Marunouchi and Namboku Subway Lines. Me and my friend just used Google Maps and we were able to get there with no problems.<br />
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The garden was super beautiful this time of year, with all the gorgeous colors of autumn. And the sky was so blue without any clouds, which was the perfect backdrop to the trees!<br />
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Koishikawa Korakuen is definitely a beautiful escape from urban Tokyo. The garden was just the right size and an hour was enough for me and my friend to take hundreds of photos. ;pMrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-86225958213004918922018-10-27T08:47:00.000+08:002018-10-27T08:47:31.571+08:00DIY School Supplies Family CostumeIt's Halloween time again! I admit I was a bit lazy at first with the kids' costumes this year. Usually I have a theme all planned out months in advance, but before I knew it, I realized it was October already and we had nothing! I just wanted to buy something but when I told my daughter to choose from an online store, she looked at me incredulously and said <b style="font-style: italic;">"You're NOT making our costumes?! You HAVE to!!!" </b>Ooops, that's what I get from them being used to all my DIY projects haha!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Anyway, my daughter insisted that she wanted to be a crayon and by default, the two boys were now crayons too (you can tell who's the boss in our family lol!). And since I wanted everybody to match, I figured me and hubby will go as a pencil and a notepad as well.<br />
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Felt was definitely the easiest material to use (no sewing required!). You can find some at Metro Department Store for P130 a yard. They only had basic colors which was fine, and they didn't have black so I got dark blue instead (which looks like black anyway). I also found other colors at Common Room PH (from Pop Junk Love) in the ATC cinema area. But they sell pre-cut pieces and they were a bit expensive (P109 for a small 18"x16" size) but I really needed the colors (pink and light blue). My total cost for all the felt was less than P1000.<br />
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What you'll need:<br />
<b>- colored and black felt</b><br />
<b>- scissors</b><br />
<b>- pencil</b><br />
<b>- ruler</b><br />
<b>- glue gun</b><br />
<b>- old party hat</b><br />
<b>- small piece of ribbon</b><br />
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What I love about felt is it's so easy to use! Even the kids helped in cutting it out. For the crayon, I just measured around the kids body for the base of the costume. I didn't want it to be too long as well since they might have a hard time walking so we just cut it knee length.<br />
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Then I cut 2 long strips of the black felt and made wavy lines in the middle which you'll also cut out.<br />
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Cut out an oval shape for the base of the Crayola logo. Glue gun everything in place.<br />
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For the logo, I just did it freehand on a piece of paper first so I get the right size and spacing. Then I cut out the letters individually and traced it on the felt.<br />
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I used the colored felt as the first layer so it will be like an outline, just like the actual logo.<br />
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To make it easier for me, I also cut out small shapes for inside of the letters <b>a</b> and <b>o</b>.<br />
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Then I cut out thin strips for the straps. I attached it criss-cross so it wouldn't fall off the shoulders when worn.<br />
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I left the back part open since it would be too constricting for the kids to walk if I closed it completely. I made holes at the top part and used a ribbon to close the costume.<br />
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For the tip of the crayon, I just used an old party hat and covered it with the same colored felt.<br />
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How cute did it turn out? I just made them wear matching colored shirts which we already had from our previous <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/10/diy-mario-bros-and-toad-costume.html" target="_blank">Mario Bros. costume</a> (just realized we also had the same color scheme last year!). I didn't make them wear leggings anymore since it was too hot.<br />
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<b><u><i>PENCIL</i></u></b><br />
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What you'll need:<br />
<b>- yellow, pink, and black felt</b><br />
<b>- scissors</b><br />
<b>- pencil</b><br />
<b>- ruler</b><br />
<b>- glue gun</b><br />
<b>- old party hat</b><br />
<b>- black marker</b><br />
<b>- small piece of ribbon</b><br />
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I decided to be the pencil and it's the exact same process as how I did the crayon.<br />
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I cut out the MONGOL logo letters individually. Good thing I had the pencil as guide hehe.<br />
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I also cut out 2 long strips of black felt and used the pink felt as the eraser part.<br />
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For the tip of the pencil, I just turned an old party hat inside out and colored the top with a marker.<br />
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Ta-da! This turned out better than I expected and I'm super happy with it!<br />
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What you'll need:<br />
<b>- old white shirt</b><br />
<b>- pencil</b><br />
<b>- ruler</b><br />
<b>- red and blue markers</b><br />
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This was inspired by <a href="https://studiodiy.com/2017/09/27/diy-school-supplies-family-costume/" target="_blank">Studio DIY</a> and is probably the easiest costume ever! Took me 5 minutes to do. Then just wear the shirt with some jeans and you're good to go.<br />
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And there you have it, our family school supplies costume!<br />
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-40664655714319187302018-10-21T16:47:00.000+08:002018-10-21T16:47:03.606+08:00Color Coordinated BookshelvesI've always dreamed of having bookshelves in my living room to display all my stuff. And now finally, it's here!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I've checked different bookshelves online from the extremely popular Ikea Billy Bookcases, to getting quotations for custom made ones. But then it would never push through. But when we were in Metro Department Store last month, I saw this bookshelf and it was on sale. It was also the perfect size for my space so I knew it was a keeper!<br />
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Original price was P4,695 (so still very affordable) and it was 10% off so final price was P4,225.50. I needed 2, and with the cost of delivery and installation (P600), total cost all-in was P9,051. Not bad right?<br />
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I have a lot of books and random stuff, from travel souvenirs and various knickknacks acquired through the years. I wasn't sure how to arrange the stuff at first since I had such a diverse collection ranging from whimsical to Asian. But then the most obvious choice to tie everything together was to simply arrange them by color.<br />
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I love how I ended up having books with all the colors. And all these were stuff I already had lying around, and they fit in the bookshelves just perfectly!<br />
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Here's a closer look at the stuff on the shelves and where I got them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>RED</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">This vintage cash box was from my mom and I just found lying around in our attic. Good thing I didn't throw it out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh Joy! Gold Lady Planter from TARGET USA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gold mirrored tray from LANDMARK</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>ORANGE</b> and <b>YELLOW</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">big dice from DAISO<br />wooden plane (which was from a model kit we contructed) from KOREA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">matryoshka dolls (not complete anymore!) from SINGAPORE<br />globe from ROSS GUAM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from HOBBES and LANDES</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lego head from DIVISORIA<br />candle from SM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from TARGET USA<br />pineapple from TARGET AUSTRALIA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from ROSS GUAM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>GREEN</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DIY vase (see <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-pearls-as-flower-vase-fillers.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)<br />apple from a Gas Station Bazaar<br />owl from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-uniwide-shopping-loot.html" target="_blank">UNIWIDE</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">airplane from Sky's 1st birthday party (a gift from our supplier)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/10/vancouver-vacation-shopping-heaven-at.html" target="_blank">HOMESENSE CANADA</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mama Mary and Child from ST. JAMES BAZAAR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BLUE</b><br />(can you spot something that doesn't belong? haha!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from TYPO AUSTRALIA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">matryoshka dolls (not complete anymore!) from SINGAPORE<br />owl from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-uniwide-shopping-loot.html" target="_blank">UNIWIDE</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alice in Wonderland figurine from my mom<br />mini Chinoiserie stool from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-uniwide-shopping-loot.html" target="_blank">UNIWIDE</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>PINK</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>PURPLE</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">flamingo figurine from UNIWIDE<br />tin can a gift</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Buddha head from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-dapitan-arcade-buys.html" target="_blank">DAPITAN</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unicorn tissue box from Festival Mall<br />picture frame from my daughter's old <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2012/12/reveal-new-wall-gallery-for-my-little.html" target="_blank">wall gallery</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">figurines from JAPAN</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picture frame from my daughter's old <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2012/12/reveal-new-wall-gallery-for-my-little.html" target="_blank">wall gallery</a><br />Lego head from DIVISORIA<br />tin can a gift</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">unicorn pen holder from TYPO AUSTRALIA<br />picture frame from my daughter's old <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2012/12/reveal-new-wall-gallery-for-my-little.html" target="_blank">wall gallery</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BLACK</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">that's a real Holga camera from years back<br />owl figurines (salt and pepper shakers) from UNIWIDE</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from MARSHALLS USA<br />clock from DIMENSIONE</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">globe from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/10/vancouver-vacation-shopping-heaven-at.html" target="_blank">HOMESENSE CANADA</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">owl figurine (actually that's a toothbrush holder) from TARGET USA<br />horse figurine from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-uniwide-shopping-loot.html" target="_blank">UNIWIDE</a><br />unicorn ring holder from URBAN OUTFITTERS</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">globe and owl from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/10/vancouver-vacation-shopping-heaven-at.html" target="_blank">HOMESENSE CANADA</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stormtropper piggybank from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-uniwide-shopping-loot.html" target="_blank">UNIWIDE</a><br />lantern a giveaway from a wedding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">silver jack from <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/10/vancouver-vacation-shopping-heaven-at.html" target="_blank">HOMESENSE CANADA</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">globe from HOMESENSE CANADA<br />figurines from VIETNAM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">globe from HOMESENSE CANADA<br />Buddha head from THAILAND</td></tr>
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And there you have it! I'm pretty sure you've noticed I have an addiction with globes haha! I still have a lot left over, but they won't fit anymore. Anyway, I'm sure I'll be updating or adding stuff to these bookshelves through the years. I'm just happy I can finally display all my stuff and this room is now my new favorite space in the house!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-20799978096817408842018-10-04T09:50:00.001+08:002018-10-04T09:52:10.649+08:00Decluttering and Organizing our home (part 1)I'm sure I'm not the only one with dreams of having a perfectly clutter-free home. Especially for those with kids, it's such a struggle to keep everything neat and orderly with their endless toys, books, clothes, and shoes everywhere! I mean you've just put back all their toys in the bin and arranged their books on the shelf, and barely 10 minutes have passed and they dump everything on the floor again! Honestly, why do we even bother?!<br />
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Anyway, I've been seeing a lot of those professional organizers online these days, hired by celebrities to tidy up their closets. I wish I had the budget for one, but I know I can do it as long as I put my mind to it! Challenge accepted! ;p<br />
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<a name='more'></a>As you can see above, this is one part of our storage area which probably consists of 80% kids' stuff. We usually just dump everything here, especially when we have guests and we want them to think our house is immaculate lol!<br />
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As you can imagine, finding anything is such a pain since it's just so messy! You can't even walk properly without stepping on something.</div>
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I definitely knew I wanted to put shelves to maximize the space. I got these steel racks from Metro Department Store. They're a bit pricey but I waited until they were on sale and if I remember I got each rack for less than P1,500 (more than 50% off)! And they were so WORTH IT!</div>
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Next I bought a ton on these plastic bins/orocans to help organize the stuff properly. Again I waited until there was a sale since I bought a lot (also from Metro Department Store). Try to look for Buy 1 Take 1 deals. I got the white plastic ones so I could see at a glance what were inside the bins. But I also ended up labelling them.<br />
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Probably the hardest part when decluttering is deciding what to keep or throw away. I get easily sentimental, but then as Marie Kondo said "Does it spark joy in you?" lol! Haven't read the book but I will one of these days!<br />
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Anyway, I think the biggest mistake is letting your kids (or even your husband!) see the stuff you plan to throw away. Because half of that will end up back in the shelves or their closets. So just do your own thing and what they don't know won't kill them haha! ;p<br />
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And TADA, here is our storage area now! I'm just soooo happy we can see the floors and walk around the space! I still have a long way to go (that other side still needs work) but I'm so proud of myself for getting this far. Seriously I spent a long time here just staring at the racks and feeling so accomplished!<br />
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I've been putting off working on the other area in this space, but will update you once I finally finish! :)</div>
MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-61909893859014035282018-09-24T16:21:00.000+08:002018-09-24T16:21:33.137+08:00DIY Lampshade MakeoverLamps are a great way to accessorize any room. And customizing the shade with fabric is a great way to add color or pattern to the space.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I've had this pair of white lamps (from Regalong Pambahay) for close to 7 years already. I love the white body but as you can see, the shade has turned yellow and looks super dirty already. Instead of throwing them out or even buying new shades, I decided to try covering them with fabric first.<br />
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I was able to buy this fabric from IG seller <i>@telabizmnl</i> for P120/yard. It's woven cotton and I super love the chinoiserie design. I just got 1 yard so I was praying it would fit the lamps, and luckily it did.<br />
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Researching beforehand any DIY really helps, so I watched a bunch of Youtube videos first to see how others did it. Anyway, I placed the lampshade on the fabric and traced the shape of the top and bottom edges, rolling the shade as you go from one side to the other.<br />
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You'll end up with a curved shape like this. If you have cloth like mine which isn't a repeating basic pattern (like floral or polka dots) make sure to position the design you want to be seen in the middle of the lampshade.<br />
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I added about 1" all around the top, bottom, and sides of the pattern and cut it out. I liked how the 2 pieces of cloth didn't look exactly the same. If your fabric is wrinkled, it might help to iron it as well.<br />
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I didn't have adhesive spray or fabric glue so I tried using double sided tape to stick the cloth to the lampshade.<br />
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I cut small slits in the areas with the metal parts so the fabric will lay flat on the shade.<br />
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For some reason, the other double sided tape I used didn't ahere that well (maybe it was less sticky than the first one?) so I ended up using a hot glue gun which also worked. Just go around section by section until you've covered the entire shade. I also kept smoothing the fabric and made sure I pulled it tight when sticking it to the lampshade.<br />
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And there you have it! Here's a <b>before </b>and <b>after </b>shot so you can appreciate the transformation.<br />
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I have a black and white striped accent wall, so I think the blue chinoiserie print works especially since it matches perfectly with my white and blue table.<br />
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So what do you think? I'm so happy with how these turned out! I only spent P120 and it looks like I bought myself a brand new set of lamps! :)<br />
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-7940459878460664012018-09-13T18:46:00.000+08:002018-09-13T18:46:46.397+08:00A day at the Australia ZooI grew up watching Steve Irwin and all his Crocodile Hunter adventures on TV. I remember when he died in that tragic accident, I couldn't believe it and was so heartbroken. Anyway, it's always been a dream of mine to visit the Australia Zoo which is owned by the Irwin family. We weren't able to visit the first time we went to <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/05/7-things-to-do-in-brisbane-australia.html" target="_blank">Brisbane</a>, but luckily we were able to come back a year later and this time I made sure not to miss it!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Australia Zoo is quite far from Brisbane City, which was about an hour away. We decided to just take an Uber and it was <i>very expensive</i> - each way was about a whopping <b>$100</b> (AUD)! You could take the train or bus which would be cheaper, but it would take almost 3 hours just to get there. There's also packaged tours (for example on <a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Brisbane/Australia-Zoo-by-Croc-Express-Coach/d363-2138B7" target="_blank">Viator</a>) which includes a ride on an express coach plus the entrance fees already, but it was more expensive when I computed for us. Plus we didn't want to be pressured by departure and pick-up times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you see this statue of the Irwin fam right when you enter the zoo</td></tr>
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We got to the zoo at around 9:30am. There weren't that much people yet so we were very comfortable exploring and checking out the different attractions without any crowds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WOW, that's a huge croc!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">I loved this area which showed the Crocodile Hunter Story - from photos to memorabilia collected through the years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was fun introducing Steve Irwin and his family to the kids and showing them all their adventures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved seeing all their beautiful photos around the zoo! Bindi was so cute, I can't believe she's now all grown up.</td></tr>
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Of course, I was most excited about the crocodile show which you shouldn't miss! I read that Bindi and Robert sometimes make appearances especially if they're on school break, but too bad we didn't catch any of the Irwin family when we were there. But seeing the crocodiles was amazing in itself!<br />
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We already had a photo taken holding a koala when we visited the <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/06/holding-koalas-kangaroos-at-lone-pine.html" target="_blank">Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary </a>so we didn't do this anymore here. But there are also lots of other animal encounters you can choose from.<br />
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I loved the AFRICA section the most since we got to see animals like meerkats and rhinos. The giraffes were also so beautiful!<br />
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In Bindi's Treehouse, we got to see lemurs which were just roaming freely around! I was so scared walking past them since they might jump at me haha!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our favorite animal of the day, the wombat and baby! Look how cute he is being transported on the Wombat Wagon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the kids didn't even have time to go on the playgrounds since we had so much to see!</td></tr>
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The zoo was HUGE but I believe we were able to see everything and by 4PM, we were ready to call it a day. So glad to see so many amazing animals and Steve Irwin's legacy live on. A definite check on my bucket list! ;p<br />
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<br />MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-18029052211999518422018-09-06T15:48:00.000+08:002018-09-06T15:48:25.313+08:00A kid's guide to the Manila International Book Fair on Sept. 12-16, 2018Wonderful novels and storybooks, what more can excite a book-loving kid than thousands and thousands of these? The <b>39th Manila International Book Fair</b> is certainly a child’s paradise that can be overwhelming to kids. But be not afraid! Here’s a guide especially made for kids at this year’s MIBF, slated on <b>Sept. 12-16, 2018</b> at the <b>SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City</b>!<br />
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1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Make a list. </b>With the entire second floor of MIBF dedicated to children’s and young adult books, there’s sure to be a variety of reading materials on the shelves. Take note of the book publishers on your to-buy list for an easier navigation.<br />
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2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Keep an eye out for discounts and special offers. </b>There’ll be plenty of MIBF! Take advantage of exclusive discounts and sales from exhibitors. Who knows, maybe you can even get an early Christmas gift while roaming the exhibit area!<br />
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3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Bond with Mom and Dad!</b> Tag along with your parents and have some fun at art workshops and a variety of interactive and kid-friendly activities such as robotic displays from Da Science and Technology Corp., or simply go booth-hopping! Then, take photos with the MIBF mascots as keepsakes of a fun day spent with Mom and Dad.<br />
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4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Games! </b>Many exhibitors will hold their own special events, like Lampara Publishing House’s Storytelling Competition on Sept. 16. Visit the social media pages of the various publishers at the MIBF to keep track of the many activities they have lined up for kids!<br />
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5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Attend book launches and signings.</b> Meet authors and have your new purchases signed by them! Adarna House, Hiyas, Tahanan Books, and more will be setting up launches and signings of their newest releases, so don’t miss these unique opportunities, only at the MIBF.<br />
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Have fun with family at the MIBF! The MIBF is organized by Primetrade Asia, Inc. in partnership with Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc., Book Development Association of the Philippines, Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc., and the Overseas Publishers Representatives’ Association of the Philippines. For details, call 896-0661 or 896-0682, e-mail bookfair@primetradeasia.com, or follow @ManilaIntBookFair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-76744892113688294102018-08-30T20:59:00.001+08:002018-08-30T20:59:23.877+08:00DIY: Painting our front door REDI've been wanting to give our front door a fresh coat of paint for the longest time, and it's finally done!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Just a background, we bought our house almost 8 years ago and everything was as is when we moved in. So we didn't really have a choice in the layout or materials used. And since we had already spent almost all our savings in buying the house, that didn't leave us with any more money to change things.<br />
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So that included our front door, which I probably wouldn't have chosen in the first place. But we just let it be and after all those years, the wear and tear from the elements have become really noticeable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the lower half of the door is so faded already</td></tr>
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Since it was just a door, I figured I'll just DIY it as usual. So off I went to ACE Hardware and asked what paint I should get for a wooden front door. The guy told me to get these paints - a primer, then I chose a semi-gloss finish for the color.<br />
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I also bought a couple of assorted brushes (1", 1.5", 2") and a small roller.<br />
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For the color, hubby and I were choosing between red, dark blue, and even a turquoise green. But in the end we decided to go with RED for that ultimate bold statement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this paint was a bit expensive, but good thing there was a further 20% discount on the price that time</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">the white primer was a lot cheaper at just P164.75</td></tr>
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I did some research first on how to paint an exterior door. You can find a lot of tutorials on different home improvement blogs and also on YouTube.<br />
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First thing I did was clean the door by wiping it with a wet rag. You can also lightly sand the surface to remove any rough spots or dirt, but I didn't do that anymore.<br />
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Then I taped the metal hardware and the edges of the door, since I only painted the front part.<br />
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I applied the white primer using only a brush. I worked in sections, first horizontally and then vertically.<br />
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I let it dry for a day then I went on to apply the red paint. I also worked in sections, first using a brush to paint the inset details in the door.<br />
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Then I used my roller brush horizontally on the flat panels...<br />
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I believe I did 3 coats overall, and I also used a small brush to apply paint on the areas the roller brush didn't reach that well.<br />
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Final step was to removed all the tape I placed on the door. Since I waited until the paint was already dry to do this, some of the paint came off with the masking tape. I just used a small paintbrush to retouch these areas.<br />
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And now here's our red door, all shiny and brand new! I love how vibrant the color is and what an impact it makes when you walk in our house.<br />
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I'm super in love with the red! And the fact that for less than <b>P1,500</b>, I was able to update and make our door look new again. But now that I know how easy this project is, maybe I'll change the color sooner rather than later. What do you think of royal blue next time? ;p</div>
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-66901888186361716742018-08-17T20:25:00.001+08:002018-08-17T20:25:18.726+08:00Divisoria shopping loot 2018I probably go to Divisoria once a year and it's usually when we have balikbayan relatives who want to go shopping there. Anyway, my brother-in-law and his fiancée are getting married next year and they wanted to check out Divi for stuff they can use for their wedding. So of course, I had to tag along!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>This was last Monday, August 13, and classes got suspended the night before because it was raining so hard the whole weekend. Luckily, the weather got better that morning and we were able to go as planned! And Sabre even got to come along too. I keep saying he's my mini-me when it comes to shopping since he loves going to the mall as well. And he's a shopaholic when it comes to toys! So he was so excited when I told him there was a whole floor full of toys in 168 Mall. He even woke up at 5am, he was that excited haha! ;p<br />
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I guess it was a blessing there were no classes since traffic wasn't so bad going there. We left the house 7am and we were able to get there at 8am. We parked at Lucky Chinatown Mall as usual. And there weren't that much people in 168 Mall as well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">even Yaya went with us para mag shopping lol!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">he ended up buying this gun with sounds (about P300)</td></tr>
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And I made sure to bring a stool so he could sit down while I was shopping. And it was a lifesaver haha! But I think this works lang sa new wing where it's more spacious. Sa lower floors kasi mas masikip un mga alleyways, so no more space to plop the stool down anymore.<br />
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Anyway, here's what I ended up getting. If you notice, I went crazy over all the unicorn stuff! If you're throwing a unicorn party, ang sarap bumili ng giveaways and decors here!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unicorn pens - P120 for 12 pieces</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">all the pens are sign pens, and they write really well (I was worried baka walang ink un iba e haha)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">superhero pens - P120 for 12 pieces</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">most of the pens are for girls, so this was one of the gender neutral designs I could find</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">these mini notebooks are P40 per set of 4, and you can even separate them individually</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">these coin purses were P200 for a set of 12</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">lots of cute notebooks to choose from! this was P80 and even the pages had unicorns on them!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">My daughter now uses my old iPhone5 and I found lots of cute cases for her! These were P200 each.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Superhero legos - P270 for a set of 8 (kulang na since my son already got 1 pack from each!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">utensils in a plastic case - P120 each</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">slim Starbucks water bottle - P150 each</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">P50 (bought one in SM for P100 before ugh!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iPad case - P350</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazIx3AsvlJ6rHTsWQDUtQveZCTKA1JHUg-xRNadeo3i50Xn6b2LxhM3GyAke-gRDO2bMdH4CxQFPenhUVixnti3KU38QQHupML-v-JIUjU4Yrx3gMi0aQ3gXsaahRRic9G9XyldfP4NYX/s1600/A+IMG-879aaf3cecee6f85532049161aefa49c-V.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1547" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazIx3AsvlJ6rHTsWQDUtQveZCTKA1JHUg-xRNadeo3i50Xn6b2LxhM3GyAke-gRDO2bMdH4CxQFPenhUVixnti3KU38QQHupML-v-JIUjU4Yrx3gMi0aQ3gXsaahRRic9G9XyldfP4NYX/s640/A+IMG-879aaf3cecee6f85532049161aefa49c-V.jpg" width="618" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were also a lot of squishies to choose from. I got this for P150 (made sure it was slow-rising for my daughter!)</td></tr>
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I also bought other stuff like hangers and toys for the kids. For myself, I ended up just getting a pair of drawstring denim pants. Anyway as usual, bitin and I want to go back!MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-31734448688437959992018-08-06T09:00:00.000+08:002018-08-06T09:00:00.801+08:00First time at HMR Trading HausHMR is your surplus store where you can buy furniture, appliances, clothes, and other general merchandise imported from retail outlets in Australia, Europe, and US. I've heard of it before from people who found some amazing deals, and it's only now that I got to visit a store.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>It was funny because hubby and I just stopped by SM Hypermart in Sucat to buy something and was surprised to find HMR right beside it. So of course we had to check it out.<br />
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First of all, the place is HUGE! You would definitely need a couple of hours if you were to really go through all the stuff. There's furniture, appliances, clothes, shoes, toys, sports equipment, kitchen gadgets, and so much more!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">TOYS (what a mess though)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CAR STUFF</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT</td></tr>
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-11795172698157988122018-08-03T08:43:00.001+08:002018-08-03T08:51:44.646+08:00Our day at Ocean Park Hong KongThis past summer, we went to Hong Kong to celebrate my son Sabre's 7th birthday. It was originally supposed to be an entire Disneyland trip, where we would stay in the <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2018/05/our-stay-at-hong-kong-disney-explorers.html" target="_blank">Explorers Lodge Hotel</a> for 3 days and get the 2-day theme park ticket. But then I was surprised when my two older kids said they didn't want to go to Disneyland anymore (probably since they've already been there <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-stay-at-hong-kong-disneyland-hotel.html" target="_blank">a few years ago</a>) and would much rather go to Ocean Park.<br />
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The last time I visited Ocean Park was <i>years </i>ago when I was still a teenager. Hubby's last time was way back when he was 7 years old! Plus, hubby and I went to Disneyland a few months before to celebrate my <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/08/celebrating-my-birthday-at-disneyland.html" target="_blank">birthday</a>, so we were totally onboard with just going to Ocean Park instead.<br />
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Tickets at the website is HK$480 for adults (aged 12 above) and HK$240 for children (aged 3-11). But you can get cheaper tickets via <a href="https://www.klook.com/activity/23-ocean-park-hong-kong-hong-kong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KLOOK </a>at <b>₱2,735 for adults</b> and <b>₱1,479 for kids</b>.<br />
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Going there was a breeze via the MTR South Island Line which stops at Ocean Park Station for direct access to park entrance.<br />
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The park opens at 10:00am and we made sure to arrive right before opening to really maximize our time. We arrived 9:45am and took a few pics before going in<br />
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There's so many things to do and looking at the map might feel overwhelming. Ocean Park has two main attraction areas: the <b>Waterfront</b> and the <b>Summit. </b>Ocean Park's main entrance is at the Waterfront side of the park and most people visit the attractions in this area first. But we decided to ride the Cable Car first so we can head up to the Summit (where the fun rides are located) while it was less busy earlier in the day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kids were scared at first but enjoyed it after a while ;p</td></tr>
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<b>The SUMMIT</b><br />
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The Summit is also known as the "Amusement Park" section of Ocean Park since it contains all of the Roller Coasters and Rides. Many of the attractions have height, weight, and age restrictions so me and Skyler just waited while hubby, Miley and Sabe rode some of the rides. The more thrilling rides hubby rode on his own while I babysat the kids haha!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FLYING SWING - one of their faves!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">SHARK MYSTIQUE - over a hundred sharks and rays!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">SEA JELLY SPECTACULAR - over 1,000 jellies of all sizes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">MARINE MAMMAL BREEDING AND RESEARCH CENTRE - animal care headquarters where we saw dolphins up close</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">VR COASTER - we wanted to try this Virtual Reality ride but the line was too long. Sayang!</td></tr>
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We also had to ride the famous Escalator in Ocean Park (the second longest outdoor escalator in the world!) which is one of the things I can clearly remember from my last visit years ago. What a classic!<br />
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<b>The WATERFRONT</b><br />
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We rode the Cable Car back down to get to the Waterfront area, which is where the main entrance of Ocean Park is. One of my favorite parts was definitely OLD HONG KONG, with the recreated streets from the '50s -'70s. There were so many Instagrammable spots!<br />
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The kids also wanted to play some games but it was so hard haha! Fastest way to lose money that's for sure haha ;p<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GIANT PANDA ADVENTURE</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">nap time for the pandas</td></tr>
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Btw, you can bring your own food and eat in the many tables around the park. We made baon spam, hotdog, and rice for the kids. Para tipid din right?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this Snack N' Cooler which holds the fries on top of your drink! Genius! I think it was about HK$50.</td></tr>
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Anyway, Ocean Park looks so different from what I recall! I only remember the cable car and the escalator, but everything else parang iba na! We didn't see any shows anymore since the kids wanted to explore the park and do more rides.<br />
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We left the park at 6PM and after 8 hours, we still hadn't covered everything since the park is that big! But it was still a very fun experience for the whole family, and hopefully we get to come back soon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Sabre!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Our only complete family picture that day. And Skyler is freaking out over the mascot haha! ;p</td></tr>
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-42743651127069012132018-07-31T13:00:00.000+08:002018-07-31T13:00:16.724+08:00Our Rainbow Vacuum Demo experience (to buy or not to buy?)I've been referred to have a Rainbow vacuum demo a number of times before, but I've always said <i>no</i> since I know how expensive it is. But I've read such great reviews about it in online mommy groups, saying how it was SO worth it since the unit can last for decades and they have superb after-sales service. And since my family can be prone to allergy attacks, I figured it was time to see for myself if we should indeed get one.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>We were recently referred to by our friends so we agreed to have the demo done one morning. The first thing the agent did was show us that the Rainbow vaccum is also an air filter/purifier. He showed us the dust particles floating around the air through this light. He then turned the air filter system on and we could see how the dust was sucked inside the machine.<br />
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So the dirt and dust are trapped in a swirling water basin and fresh water-washed air is returned to your home.<br />
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They also have fragrances you can add to the water to eliminate household odors.<br />
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Next it was time to show how the vacuum works. I admit, I was excited about this part since the bed was going to be vacuumed. The last time we had it <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/01/vacuum-cleaning-service-with-happy.html" target="_blank">professionally vacuummed</a> was more than a year ago!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you can shorten the handles if you want more control</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I gave it a try and it was easy to use naman</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dirt from the mattress!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next up were the pillows. See the dirt on the red cloth?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He changed the attachment to an <b>Upholstery Tool</b> for the headboard</td></tr>
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At the end of the demo, he showed us all the parts/attachments/tools that would come with the package.<br />
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And then the big reveal... HOW MUCH??? Actually, I already knew the price based from the mommy forums. He gave us further discounts which brought the cost to about P140,000.<br />
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Of course, you also have to give referrals and if someone you referred buys, you get points which gets you the following items:<br />
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Ok, first some thoughts about the demo:<br />
- Demo is FREE and was approximately 1 hour.<br />
- The sales agent was very nice and definitely knew a lot about the product.<br />
- We were really impressed with the air filtration system since it's definitely an added bonus.<br />
- I read reviews that they found the unit too big, but it wasn't as big as I was expecting. Definitely if you live in a condo, then storage might be a problem.<br />
- It looked very easy to use based on the demo. The agent said if you buy a unit, you can have someone come over to teach your househelp how to use it. Pero if ganun kamahal un vacuum, parang I'd have to be the one to use it talaga haha!<br />
- Based on what the sales agent explained with regards to replacements/repairs, Rainbow's after-sales service is top notch.<br />
- I liked that the agent wasn't a hard sell or pressuring us to get the unit right away. He also wasn't makulit after the demo, kasi some sales people really call and text you everyday to follow-up right? I'm sure he knows it's a huge amount and something that we need to really think about.<br />
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SO DID WE BUY IT??? Well, not yet haha! Honestly, the price is just a bit too much for us right now. If it was half the amount, I think we would be more willing. But then again, we did see the actual dirt vacuumed from our room... ugh, so hard to decide!<br />
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What do you think? Do you have a Rainbow Vacuum? Do you really think it really is worth it?MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-74108493335627582112018-07-30T13:27:00.000+08:002018-07-30T13:27:24.786+08:00Alice in Wonderland costume for Book WeekFor Book Week this year, my daughter decided to go as Alice In Wonderland. She was <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2016/07/diy-little-red-riding-hood-costume.html" target="_blank">Little Red Riding Hood</a> for Grade 1 and <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/07/diy-hermione-granger-costume.html" target="_blank">Hermoine Granger</a> last year. I've been wanting to do Alice for the longest time so I'm so happy she finally chose this character.<br />
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The blue dress was the perfect color and base for the outfit so all I had to worry about was the apron. I actually ended up sewing this and I couldn't believe how good it turned out. I didn't have any pattern or anything and I was just winging everything as I went along. But I did watch some tutorials on Youtube on how to make a DIY Alice costume which were very helpful.<br />
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I found a couple of black bow headbands in the mall - the left one was from Landmark and the right one was from SM.<br />
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Then I just bought white stockings also in the department store. These are actually adult size but it fit my daughter well. Then we just used her black school shoes.<br />
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And there you have it, a simple Alice in Wonderland costume!<br />
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I actually decided that I wanted to do a little photoshoot in the park just yesterday. My daughter wasn't in the mood (she didn't want daw other people to see her lol!) so this literally was a 5 minute shoot! Anyway, I'm super happy with how the pics turned out considering the behind the scenes drama and even though I wanted her to do more poses. ;p<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oh no, I'm shrinking!</td></tr>
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I really love this costume and how cute it looks! Now I wonder what character to do for next year? :)<br />
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MrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879232260157625739.post-48574666553318579552018-07-28T12:56:00.001+08:002018-07-28T12:56:29.335+08:00DIY Harry Potter costumeIt's Book Week again at school! And I didn't have to worry about my son's costume since I just recycled it from his sister's last year. ;p<br />
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I just reused the cloak, necktie, and badge, and got a new tree branch from our garden to use as the wand. To see more of how I did these elements, click <a href="http://mrsmommyholic.blogspot.com/2017/07/diy-hermione-granger-costume.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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The only other major item I needed was the round glasses and luckily I found these in SM Department Store for about P180! It even had an "anti-radiation" sticker on it, so Sabe has been using it even in the house when watching iPad lol! ;p<br />
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And of course, I had to put Harry's scar on his forehead! I just used an eyebrow pencil to draw it on.<br />
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And ta-da, here's the finished look! We already had the white polo and black pants, plus he just used his school shoes. I didn't include a vest and scarf anymore since they'll be wearing the costume the whole day and it might be hot. But I've seen some Harry Potter merchandise being sold in a stall in Alabang Town Center before (near National Bookstore) which includes clothing items (scarves, bonnets, shirts, jackets) for the different houses.<br />
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Now I'll just keep this entire outfit so my youngest son can use it when the time comes haha! ;pMrsMommyHolichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700731563527000092noreply@blogger.com0