I got a text from JRS Courier asking me if I'm home. He informed me that I have a parcel and should he deliver it to our doorstep or leave it again in the guard house. I have no idea who the parcel came from. I forgot to ask. When he arrived, I saw that it came from my cousin in Bacolod. I wonder what it is. I let Kelsea open it for me and it's something I wanted but didn't expect to have so soon.Here it is.... Surprise Gift It matches the wallet I got a last week in which I blogged about here. ... [ Read More ]
Archives for May 2012
Art Attack: Faces of Our Family Through Shapes
Here's another art activity for Kelsea. I only prepared it in less than 10 minutes. There are really lots of artsy stuff you can do with the materials below. This particular activity is to introduce more to Kelsea what a family is. Materials:ScissorsGlue or pasteArt papers or Construction papers Paper/Cardboard to stick artworkPencilRuler and Imagination :) Procedure:1. Mommy needs to prepare cut-outs of different shapes and sizes in different colors of paper. If your kid already knows how to ... [ Read More ]
A 20-Peso Massage
Does your back hurt and want to have a massage but in a tight budget? Then, worry no more! For only 10 pesos, you can be massaged for 3 minutes. Massage chair Three (3) minutes is so bitin so I paid 20 each for me, my dad and my mom for a 6-minute quick relaxation. I saw those kinds of massage chairs in other malls but these particular ones in Robinson's Place Ermita look more comfy and new. I love how it squeezes the legs :) So if you want to spend time doing something but feeling relaxed ... [ Read More ]
An Early Birthday Gift from Bacolod
Guess what's in our mail today? In a few days, I'll be another year wiser. It was a package from my dearest thoughtful cousin Manang Shel in Bacolod. (Note: Manang is a Visayan term for 'ate' in Tagalog or 'older sister' in English). I knew at once it's because of my special day.Here's what's inside that package: Birthday Card It is a hand-made birthday card with a cute heart embellishment in front. The card is made from recycled paper. And inside that card are birthday greetings from my ... [ Read More ]
My Favorite Choco Chip Cookies
I love chocolate therefore I love chocolate chip cookies! Before, it was Keebler's Soft Batch that goes in my grocery cart once or twice a month. But now, it's already their Chips Deluxe Cookies for Chocolate Lovers on top of my list for store-bought cookies. Yummy! And one whole pack lasts only for 2 days in our household. For chocolate lovers It will really make you grab one cookie more and more and more! Look at all the chocolate chips in it. One pack of these cookies costs PhP 157 in ... [ Read More ]
6 Reasons Why We Chose Westhill for Kelsea
In a few weeks, our daughter will already be attending pre-school at Westhill International School (WIS). Choosing among three schools in Cavite, which you can read from my previous post here, is a tough decision. But factors which will affect our lifestyle were considered. Hallway in Westhill (notice that they display student's artwork/activities outside each classroom) Westhill International School is located in Salitran IV, Dasmarinas, Cavite. It is founded by a ... [ Read More ]
Our Chosen Pre-School in Cavite
Time flies so fast and our unica hija will already be going to school in June! We had three options: Statefields School, Elizabeth Seton School - South and Westhill International School. I've heard lots of good feedback on these schools and they are all competitive. Now, the question is how to choose the best preschool for Kelsea. Photo credit: Single Minded Women.com There are a lot of factors to consider which in the end we are all hoping that our child will be at her best in that pre-school ... [ Read More ]
McDonald’s Pontevia is Now Open!
When you travel from Las Pinas or Muntinlupa to Cavite using Daanghari Rd., the well-known establishments you'll only see are Seaside (Dampa), King Bee Restaurant, and 3 gas stations (Caltex, Shell and Petron). An additional to these landmarks is McDonald's Daang-Hari or better know as McDonald's Pontevia. It is exactly located in front of Petron and near Fernbrook Gardens, a popular wedding venue. People from San Pedro, Laguna can also enjoy food from this fast food by using Daang Reyna Rd. As ... [ Read More ]