After Bebe's "coming out"...


Finally, Carmina reacts...


Taray!

Let's take a break...

I was so bored ended up with these commercials...







Wala lang...

Evolution of Children's Parties

One of my favorite goddaughter is having her birthday party end of this month. I received the invitation already. She has a luau-themed party. I'm amazed by her mom's creativity! Check out the invites...

Birthday parties during my time (hey... that's just about more than a decade or so ago...) were not this elaborate! I remember my seventh brithday I had Ms. Piggy and Mickey Mouse mascots which didn't look much. I don't remember having a party host or magicians. And the games?! I just had palayok and pabitin! I didn't even have a them for my birthday! I remember my aunts from both sides of the family would travel all the way from Pampanga and Ilocos to help with the party, especially the cooking.

My goddaughter attended a classmate's seventh birthday. The girl had 7 wishes... like those done during debuts... 18 wishes! And the girls were made to wear gowns too!

Another friend had a party for her daughter when she turned three... she had mimes...

But don't think I won't be joining the trend... I already have a theme for my son's first birthday about 11 months from no... and I'm sure my mom will be happy to jump in and join in the planning!

"First Love"

Sniff... I find this commercial touching!



Love ko 'to!

Mommy BagHag

A few days ago, my guy friend who lives in Cebu asked me where to find great diaper bags coz he couldn't find nice ones in the malls there. I suggested Baby Couture. I have seen them in malls here in Manila and find their bags functional and fashionable. They're reasonably priced too!

We already have a diaper bag but since one is never enough for me, I'm thinking of getting a second one from Baby Couture.

For a more utilitarian style, I prefer these...

But when mommy wants to dress up, I'd rather tote these from their Mecca Collection...

Of course, I told my friend that diaper bags should be daddy-friendly. After all, when it's just the baby and parents at the mall, guess who usually carries the bag?! That's why our diaper bag is from Adidas coz hubby loves anything Adidas.

But if I had the cash... I'd check out Juicy Couture and Coach! Or maybe this one from Tod's (I saw this one at Tot Snob).

Then again, it's $1,350... imagine how many cans of milk I can buy with that?!

CAS Cosmetic Fair

Make-up junkies out there, here's a chance to grab big brand cosmetics on discount!

The Center for Aesthetic Studies (CAS) will hold its next CAS COSMETICS FAIR on January 16, 2009 (Friday), 12:00nn-7:00pm at the newly-renovated school premises: 2F Franck Provost Building 120 Jupiter St. Bel-Air Village, Makati City

Avail of up to 60% discount from the following participating brand partners: PAUL & JOE, SHISEIDO, YSL, GUERLAIN, WATERCOLORS, JANE IREDALE MINERAL COSMETICS, and TSM SALES (JAGUAR, WAHL).

Product demonstrations start at 3:00pm For more information, please get in touch with us through 897-0307, 897-0383, 0917-8970383, and 0918-8970383.

You may also check out their site, www.isdanco.org/cas

I say ZIPZ it!

Now that I have a baby, I now gravitate to the children's section of the department store longer than usual. But it's a good thing because I get to discover cool things like these!

Here's ZIPZ Shoes... another innovative idea kids and kids-at-heart would probably love! I know I would! The unique thing about this shoe is that the cover can be changed! Just zip it off! The covers come in a variety of colors and prints. Of course, there's also different ZIPZ styles: Toggle, Classic Slip-on,T-strap velcro, 2-strap velcro and Hi-tops.

Although found in the children's sections, there's sizes for adults too. These are a few of my favorites...


This means you can look like you have tons of shoes... and it will only occupy minimal storage space.

(Available in Rustan's)