Nesfruta Make it #RealNaReal Promo

My daughter loves to doodle, color and do all sorts of arts & crafts activities. Lately, I’ve noticed that her drawings have become more detailed - from all kinds of animals, to houses, and of course different types of characters.

I just love how she uses her imagination to create all these drawings. She even gives them names and tells me stories about them.

her very own princess drawing

And since Christmas is just around the corner, NESFRUTA has found a way to make it extra special by bringing your kid’s imagination to life! Just watch the video below to see how:

So mommies and daddies, you too can have your kids’ drawings come to life by simply joining the NESFRUTA Make It #RealNaReal Promo. 

Just visit http://bit.ly/nesfrutamakeitreal for more details and complete mechanics. And who knows, your child's drawing on paper can become a real, actual toy for him or her to play with!

So just keep encouraging your child's imagination and what are you waiting for? Join now! :)

Online shopping for Christmas gifts

I was just in the mall last Sunday and there were soooo many people everywhere shopping like there’s no tomorrow! Not to mention the traffic was terrible, it took forever to find parking, and it was so hard to move around with our strollers without bumping anyone every 5 seconds. It definitely makes me want to skip going anywhere until the Christmas season is over!

I still have a few gifts to buy so I’m thankful there are now so many online shops which makes everything so much more convenient. Here’s some ideas for Christmas presents you can buy right in the comfort of your own home! :)

I think anything personalized makes a great and thoughtful gift. Name On Print has items like trays, tumblers, coasters, cellphone/tablet cases, and so much more. You can choose from so many designs and colors or simply customize your own.

personalized mousepad

Paper products like notecards and notepads from Paper&Print by Unico or Papelito are also practical and useful to give to family and friends.

Instagram inspired items are always a big hit with anyone. I gave these pillow cases from InstaMUG to our parents last year and they were so touched with it. My mom says she keeps looking at the photos on the pillows everyday!

Aside from loads of fashion finds, Zalora has an extensive selection of make-up that would make perfect Christmas gifts for your female friends and family. I know I’d love to get some lipstick or an eyeshadow palette, wouldn’t you? ;p

Or you can head over to Seek the Uniq for lots of unique finds from clothing, accessories, bags, home decor, and even stuff for kids. Check out some of my buys from their site HERE. And you don’t even have to wrap what you bought anymore since they come beautifully packaged already.

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s definitely time to hurry up and complete those lists! Happy shopping everyone! :)

Taiwan Excellence helps Filipino Mothers create Excellent Lifestyles at Home

Mothers like me juggle many roles at home – that of a teacher, a driver, a nurse, a cook, a cleaner, and many more. It is a full time job to create a happy and healthy environment for my family. And as a mom, I only want the best for them including products that we use to have a wonderful and excellent life.

Thankfully, the Taiwan Excellence campaign, organized by Bureau of Foreign Trade of Taiwan (BOFT), and implemented by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), is now in the Philippines. Taiwan Excellence is the symbol of quality that guarantees the superior value of Taiwanese lifestyle brands across Asia.

Endorsed by Iya Villania-Arellano, this campaign is a great way to help us Filipino mothers find only the best products for our families. With this seal of quality, we can be reassured that the products we are buying for our home and family are safe and of high quality. As they say, mothers know best. And us mothers will definitely not compromise the health, comfort, and safety of our loved ones. The seal of quality assures me that the products I will be purchasing will help my family address their different wants and needs.

To date, the campaign carries 56 different brands for home and living, sports, transportation, and personal care. For the home, there are water ionizers, home appliances, cookware, bathroom and sanitary ware products from brand like HCG, Tatung, TECO and Cashido. For electronic needs, there are laptops, USBs, routers from Acer, ASUS, Transcend, MSI. To keep the family healthy, the campaign carries brands that offer foldable bikes, fitness gear and health care products such as Strida, Microlife, and Thermedic.

In sum, the Taiwan Excellence product is a guarantee of quality that can meet the high expectations and requirements of the world’s most demanding consumer - mothers.

Check out www.taiwanexcellence.ph and www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph for more details about this campaign.

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Zabo Chicken

My family and friends know how much I love chicken, and it's usually what I order when eating out. They always joke that I'm such a boring eater since I'm perfectly happy with a plain chicken dish even though there's so many other items to choose from. Plus, I can't live without rice and I could probably eat the whole kaldero if I wanted to (yes, kain karpintero talaga!).

That's why it's no surprise that I'm a fan of Zabo Chicken since aside from their roast chicken, they also have an UNLIMITED rice buffet!

Their menu is very affordable and the food is very Mediterranean inspired.

We started with the Hummus served with pita bread (P70) which was a good appetizer.

We ordered the Half Roast Chicken with rice (P240) which they boast as having 18 different spices like rosemary, thyme, and garlic. We also had to ask for more of the white garlic sauce which goes perfectly with the chicken.

This is the Quarter Roast Chicken with rice (P165) just so you see the size difference.

Of course, the thing I was most excited to try was their Unlimited Rice Buffet (P29). I believe the choices were Zabo Chicken Rice, Zabo Spicy Chicken Rice, Carrot Rice, Brown Rice, Garlic Rice, and Plain White Rice. My favorite has got to be the carrot rice and I was able to finish 3 cups! The Zabo Chicken Rice was also good which is what they serve with the chicken sets. The Spicy Chicken Rice was a little too spicy for my taste though.

We also ordered the Zabo Chicken Wrap (P145) which was good as well.

And you can also take your pick with their different sauces like Chili Oil, Sweet Chili, Sweet Sauce, Gravy, Tarator (sesame-based) and the Garlic Paste which we loved.

I think this is a great alternative to eating in all those other fast foods. Plus, you really can't go wrong with their unli rice right? ;p

How To Train Your Dragon Christmas at SM BF

Celebrate a "How To Train Your Dragon" Christmas at SM City BF Paranaque this December! The mall's Main Atrium currently has Toothless the Dragon on display so you can have your picture taken with him. I'm sure this will be a treat for kids of all ages, just like my son who was excited to see Toothless up close and in person. :)

Right beside the Toothless display is the giant Christmas tree which is a perfect spot for a nice family picture as well.

On the other side of the mall near the grocery is another display, this time of a Viking ship! My son had fun riding on it and pretending to sail away on an adventure. :)

There are other activities in SM City BF Paranaque this Christmas season like the Santa Claus Meet & Greet happening at 5PM on December 12, 19, and 21. Crafters are also in for a treat as the mall holds the Christmas Loom Craze ongoing until January 4, 2015 from 10AM to 9PM.

Troubles getting pregnant

I'm extremely lucky that I've had no trouble getting pregnant with my 3 kids. But I personally know some couples who have difficulties in conceiving and have really tried so many methods to have a baby.

Have you heard of In-vitro fertilization or IVF? IVF is one of the most popular types of Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART). How it works is the woman’s egg and the man’s sperm is joined in a laboratory dish. It is an unnatural way to help women conceive, but works nonetheless! However not everyone with trouble conceiving can afford the costs of undergoing IVF as it is all a bit expensive. Those couples who cannot afford to undergo IVF opt for a cheaper way to help them try to conceive. 

Some couples try traditional Chinese medicines, have acupuncture sessions, or use Chinese medical herbs. These are way more cheap compared to IVF. Our friends from www.pregnancytips.org also say that some couples also turn to over the counter fertility supplements like ConceiveEasy to help them get pregnant. These fertility supplements normally help a woman’s body be ready to conceive by stimulating ovulation, regulating their hormones as well as lengthening their luteal phase, all of which are necessary to achieve conception. If you are trying to get pregnant, you may want to try these tips. 

Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House (SM BF)

There are so many new restaurants that have opened in SM BF the past couple of months, one of which is Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House. Shitamachi serves Japanese comfort food prepared in the tradition of Japanese downtown dining. 

open kitchen at the back

love the interior details like this wall...

and their hanging lights too, which are made from mason jars I believe

They have a lot of items on their menu which you can check out HERE. Since Chashu is their specialty dish, we went ahead and ordered their Ramen Set which also came with gyoza, gohan (rice), and dessert. It was really yummy and left us craving for more.

We also ordered the Chicken Teriyaki which was also really good.

The dessert that came with the Ramen Set was this mango sago pudding which I really loved!

Overall, a great dining experience. We loved the food and will definitely be back for more. :)


Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House
2nd Floor, SM BF Paranaque
Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
www.facebook.com/ShitamachiChashu