Saturday, October 30, 2010


it's that time of year again, in with the scary and wicked for it is halloween. last year i reckoned jared is still too young to put on a costume for the annual trick or treat event in my office. this year, we will be going to a Jollibee Halloween event. no costumes yet as we've tried some in SM Marilao during the 3day Sale, but jared doesn't seem to like the idea of wearing something, anything on his head. i would love to see him as a little pumpkin, or a little bumblebee perhaps, but no such luck. i probably just let him wear his most funky article of clothing and we will be set! good luck to our very first trick or treating.

do tell me about your trick or treat activity. Happy Halloween everyone!


Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ethan Jared Turns One! loot bags, giveaways, etc...


for jared's kiddie lootbags, i preordered personalized pocoyo lootbags from chocolatefund (which i got for 16php each including a personalized card tag, which my bro, ken designed)

 
for the contents i asked my sis, cel, to buy these from divi. i included bubbles (jared's favorite), personalized pocoyo stickers, mini coloring books and keychains (which i got from ebay ), personalized matchbook notes (also from chocolatefund, which i got for cheap!), pens, stickers, nail art for the girls, pencils, erasers and mini face towels and i've thrown in some sweets as treat as well.




for the adults i ordered personalized cupcakes (which spelled out "ethan jared turns one" and "happy birthday ethan jared!"




i nicked the idea of a diy standee from the SP Forum and had a photo of jared taken especially for the purpose. again, i have to ask my bro's help to cut out the tarp otherwise i will have it all ruined, no thanks to my "pasmado" hands! i love the diy standee we've created and so does jared, he thinks it is another kid and he wants to play with him!

for the piñata, i was thinking of wrapping a box with japanese paper then sticking pocoyo photos on it but in the end, we just made a box out of illustration board and put colored photos of pocoyo and the gang on it, plus the lovely birthday logo that my brother also created. i loved how it turned out and we filled it with candies and goodies the children enjoyed so much.

i just loved how everything turned out, i guess for your son's very first birthday you would really love to give your best to give him the best, and i don't really mean you spend thousands of pesos, small gestures plus a whole lot of labor of love goes a long, long mile....

so tell me about your child's first birthday preparations, i'd love to hear from you, do get in touch with me at vixenp33 at gmail dot com...cheers!



a brush with separation anxiety


it is official i now have a toddler and gone are the days when i can leave him for hours at best in his crib while playing with his toys or watching pocoyo or reading (more of tearing) a book while i do the chores, wash his feeding bottles, do the laundry, or take a bath or eat my meals.  now he wants less of play, of books, of pocoyo and yes, even less of his food and eating. it seems all he wants to do all day is walk/toddle around.

since he's managed to walk (groping at things, yes including mummy, to make his way around the room) he is unstoppable. he is excited to explore the world beyond the realms of his four-cornered crib and who am i to stop him? so our new routine goes: in the morning before he bathes he has to do his morning walk, meaning he will walk around the room, the kitchen when he gets tired of the room, and the rest of the house when he is done with the kitchen. and yes, i'll be prepared to have my hands swiped several times as if telling me "ma, no more hands, as if he thinks he is big enough to do it on his own"

when we went to activefun, the gracious assistant there took jared in her hands leading him to the play area, which my baby happily received and as if totally forgetting that i was there allowed her to lead him away, remove his shoes for him. and i was like almost on the verge of panic. i almost cried "no, give me back my baby, there is no way am letting him play there without me regardless of who assists him!" but sooner than i mastered the courage to launch into that litany, sooner than i figured out what just happened -- yeah i realize belatedly that i was having a severe case of separation anxiety, which prior to this i only thought existed in toddlers and preschoolers -- jared was on the floor playing, exploring and having so much fun, with the assistant in tow (apologies to her, don't take it personal!)

he's grown so fast and am now thinking my happy days will soon be over, soon i can no longer keep him to myself, i can no longer keep him from the world. one day soon he will discover the world outside of his mom's embrace and he will eventually have to go out there. but am not just ready yet...maybe i still have a good five years until i will be ready to let him spread his wings. 
don't grow up just yet my baby, we still have loads of baby/mummy bonding stuffs to do before i let you on your own. i still want to hug you some more, kiss you some more (cause i know kisses will be scarce once you've become a "man") make you wear cute baby costumes and bring you to professional photographer before you learn how to complain and love you some more, and somehow there seems to be not much time to show you that each day. 

another fit of separation anxiety coming through, i only hope vitamin e can keep it at bay! 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Domain Giveaway From Written By Mys





this is another interesting blog giveaway from Written By Mys, the Domain Giveaway From Written By Mys and joining is easy peasy, all you have to do is blog about it and mention why you want your own domain for your blog and, violà, you get a chance to vie for this exciting giveaway and who knows you might be on your way to your-very-own-dot-com stardom! 

As for me, ever since I discovered the grandeur that is blogging I’ve always been obsessed, going online every chance I get just to update my blog (no matter how trivial my posts could be sometimes), I just think I have way too much to say (don’t worry even if only two people read my posts or none at all, I do it to keep my creative juices flowing and release some pent-up frustrated writer energy –and yes, to describe in what I hope to be exciting and colorful details, this wonderful journey I have embarked on exactly one year,one month and 26 days ago now), and have added having gazillions of follower in the future, more interesting posts to write and yes, add a domain of my own to that list as my aspirations for the future! It would be really amazing to transform this project of mine into jaredslittlecorneroftheworld.com or probably something shorter, as as I belatedly realized now, I should’ve really kept my blog url short for recall! It will great be to have my own dot com so my blog will have its own personality and identity. Hmm…wish, wish, wish…

easy enough ayt?now it’s your turn to try scoring that domain giveaway, head on to Written By Mys site or simply click here for contest details and particulars. Gooodluck!


let the activefun begin...



a couple of weeks ago,  i was invited to an event, a product launch to be held at the ActiveFun in SM City North Edsa. ActiveFun is a world-class indoor child's play and party centre which aims to promote exercise in a safe, fun environment and play as a venue to develop skills in children.  they have several branches including Ortigas Fun Ranch, Frontera Verde Pasig City and Alabang Li'l Fun Ranch.  they also hold birthday parties and other children related occasions. 

it is our first time to go there and the first time for my jared to go to a kiddie play thing.  he really had loads of fun, i must say, he had the time of his life and we are definitely going back there for some baby fun, only this time mummy will be there to join in the fun!
here are some photos from our ActiveFun joint

for more info, call ActiveFun at 332-3929 or head on to www.activefun.ph (while there, also check out their exciting promos for the coming Halloween) .




Sunday, October 24, 2010

10 things i dislike about Written By Mys




this is my fifth and final post for 10 on October 10 Written By Mys giveaway.  

finally i was able to complete the entries thus giving me a total of 35 points. Yay! now, all we need to do is wait and cross our fingers! ( and pray that hopefully me internet connection will be better in the coming days!)

10 things i dislike about Written By Mys

1.   firstly, i dislike the idea of writing this topic altogether!
2.   i dislike her font (tell me what else to dislike, please!)
3.   i dislike her blog picks
4.   i dislike her badge
5.   i dislike her fontsize
6.   i dislike her three-column blog (makes her blog way too crowded)
7.   i dislike the size of her chat.leave link
8.   i dislike the location of her pages
9.   i dislike her adverts
10. i dislike to criticize her blog and am glad this is all over!(whew!)

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yet another give away entry...

10 Things I Like About Written By Mys

1.  Her cool giveaways
2.  The lovely header
3.  The clean and neat layout of her blog
4.  Her blog, period!
5.  Letters that I'll Never Send ( I will be joining this one, as soon as my net connection gets out of this funk)
6.  The way she puts thoughts into words
7.  The awesome tips on earning online
8.  Her signature
9.  The Pink Ribbon Challenge bloghop
10. Her Lovely sponsors

have you made your giveaway entry lately?
let me hear about it, do drop a line at vixenp33(at)gmail(dot)com and let's exchange ideas...later

Saturday, October 23, 2010

another take on The Ten on October 10 Written by Mys giveaway

this giveaway is fairly easy-peasy, all you have to do is write about this prompts: 





10 Things I like about Written by Mys  
10 Things I Dislike about Written by Mys  
10 Themes for Letters That I'll Never Send  
10 Things I wish for Written by Mys  
10 Topics Written by Mys should write about


    writing 5 entries will earn you a total of 35 points, if not you get additional 5 points for each prompt.  Promo ends by November 15. for the rest of the contest mechanics, do show some love to Written by Mys blog.  


    for now here is my take on yet another giveaway prompt:

    10 Topics Written by Mys should write about

    1. Articles on motherhood
    2. Places to go to for trick or treating activities for kids
    3. Personal recipes perhaps
    4. Fond memories of christmas
    5. Where to buy the best bargain for Christmas shopping
    6. Quote of the day or quote of the week
    7. Daily writing prompts
    8. More tips on how to earn online
    9. Create your own bloghop
    1  Featured movie of the month
      
        what are you waiting for? post your entries now to win exciting prizes...goodluck!

    another giveaway entry for Written by Mys...

    10 Things I wish for Written by Mys

    1.  more thought-provoking entries to write
    2.  to become a published writer
    3.  more exciting giveways
    4.  good health to you and your family
    5.  more reason to celebrate and be thankful for
    6.  create loving and lasting memories with the people you love
    7.  to sing in the shower, dance like no one's watching and just basically live a full and fulfilling life
    8.  more earning opportunities online
    9.  walk on bare feet more often
    10. all the best!

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    My Thoughts, My Life, My Turf

    The Adventurous Little Boy

    My Red Hot Reviews

    Sharing my Thoughts

    Just Love Blogging It

    Interpersonal Communication Skills

    Free Famous Quotes

    Homespun from the Heart

    Lifestyle Magazines for Moms

    Elai's Precious Angels

    Elai's Haven

    Jennyholic

    Little Zoie's Steps


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    Cheers!


    Thursday, October 21, 2010

    pink ribbon challenge


    this is another blog hop i joined...another way to increase breast cancer awareness and hopefully help someone have a free mammogram...

    October is breast cancer awareness month. As a health care worker, I see and dealt a lot of patients even friends going through the battle of breast cancer. This month I would like to join the pink ribbon challenge. Just click the pink ribbon to help one woman save life by getting free mammogram. If you  may join with me and pass the pink ribbon challenge. These links are ONLY for "Pink Ribbon Challenge" participants, any links not related to the Pink Ribbon Challenge will be deleted.  Grab the code at Things We Share and post it in your blog entry. Please post only the Pink Ribbon Challenge actual post link  here and  help The Breast Cancer Site and National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. by spreading the Pink Ribbon Challenge.

    am still currently at work to make the linky work on this blog, but don't let that stop you from taking the challenge.



    so healthy, soyami...


    a few weeks back i attended my very first mummy blogger event, which turned out to be the product launch for AM Global Works Marketing Corp.'s revolutionary healthy snack, SOYAMI!
     
    Soyami veers away from your usual MSG-laden junk food and boast of its healthy ingredient, the mighty soya which is known for it's health benefits such as reducing the risk of certain cancer types, helping lower bad cholesterol, and even eliminating menopausal symptoms. Soyami is high in protein and fiber and is low in fat, sugar and calories.  Now for someone who's been a vegetarian for almost five years, soya has been a part of my staple, taking different forms: as viand (fried tofu), as a healthy and yummy breakfast (taho), and now, finally, as guilt-free, nutritious snack. it comes in three exciting flavors: Original, White Cheddar and Pizza. my  so whatever your snacking preference maybe, there is a Soyami treat that's right for your taste (mine's Pizza!)  in fact, since it is very healthy, i'll give it to jared during mirienda time when he gets a bit older.


    Soyami will be available in leading supermarkets and groceries by early November. 

    For more details just hop on to their website or contact Ms. Angel or Howard 975-0740.

    And don't forget to tell me your fave flavor..enjoy snacking!








    Tuesday, October 19, 2010

    bloggy moms writer's workshop


    Where Moms Who Blog Go!

    This weeks topic is

     - Tackle It! -.

    This weeks prompt is to tell us about a chore/project/job you've been putting off or recently completed.  Why did you put it off?  What are the steps to completion?  How did you feel once it was done?

    am glad i stumble upon this prompt from bloggy moms, it inspired me to take some action and hopefully finish some of the stuffs that i have been putting off for a while now (namely doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, and little cleaning here and there that have accumulated in the past week due to my inaction or just plain lazyness!) and make a blog out of it!

    the thought of cleaning the bathroom is a dread in itself, but the other day i just went ahead and get on with the task.  some grime and dirt have gathered in nooks and crannies in the bathroom since the last time it was cleaned.  i worry too much that my son, now having to bathe in the bathroom since he is really bigger, as opposed to lagging his bathtub in the sink and bathing him there, might catch something from the bathroom cause every time i bathe him he would touch the floor tiles or run his little, chubby fingers on the wall and that would send me to spasms of fear, my mind blaring "this is the filthiest part of the house, don't you dare touch that thing!".  but i guess, we can't help it, babies are born curious and they have this urge to explore their surrounding and whatever they see in there, so i just let him explore the loo and the germs that go about with it whilst keeping my fingers crossed!

    now, i know that i have put off that task unnecessarily, swamped with the daily chores of mothering and housekeeping, there is just too much on my plate and the last thing i want to do is spend my afternoon  rendezvousing with the bathroom brush and lysol! but someone's got to do the dirty work around somehow, right? so with less energy and even lesser enthusiasm, the other day right before i take a bath, i scrubbed, brushed the afternoon away, in the bathroom.  after 20 minutes or so, i paused and enjoyed my handy work. the bathroom is now spic and span and with a lemony scent, fab! 

    well done, mummy, pat yourself on the back now! and cheers to less worries whenever my son takes a beeline to the bathroom.  the germfree bathroom should last us until early next week, after which i need to clean the bloody thing again! but that is for another post altogether, for now let me just revel in my success story, take a break and breathe in some fresh air.

    Now, let me hear your story....









    Saturday, October 16, 2010

    diaper booboo...



    i have been an EQ Dry  user since jared was 4 months, a good mummy friend of mine, who also happens to be jared's godmother, jannai, gave me a  pack as a baptismal gift so i can try it.  her baby jolo is also using the same brand. it was the best for my baby (hiyang in our vernacular), gone are the dappy leak so i'm sure that my son is getting enough sleep every night, and the nasty rash that he got from other nappies we've tried. happy baby equals happy mummy and everything seems rosy!

    in may am only too glad when i found out that they are having  the EQ Dry Baby's 1st Chair and Desk promo.  i'll be hitting two birds with one stone you see.  my problem on how to dispose of the diaper packagings is solved plus i can get a premium item in return. it's all good!i only need to collect 42 points worth of diaper packaging and am all set. a fellow SP mommy, Irish, even gave me 10-point worth of packs and am very greatful.

    i sent the parcel thru jrs express last july 30, just in time for the promo's deadline, bearing in mind that i will only have to wait a month for my premium items to arrive, i'm delighted that the parcel will arrive just in time for jared's 1st birthday, it couldn't get any better than that, right?

    so i waited, one, two, three days passed, and what do you know a month passed and no sign of my parcel from the postman...i've waited two months or so after i finally resigned and convinced my self that probably my parcel got lost in transit! then i checked the SP Forum and found out i wasn't the only one. in fact, a lot of mummies were wondering where have all our premium items gone! one even checked with jsunitrade but was greeted by a non-enthusiastic personnel. how sad and irresponsible is that?!

    then the other day, i was facebooking (yes, i think this is an actual word) and saw a widget of eq diapers on my sidebars and it piqued my interest so i hurry on to the page. it turned out EQ Diapers has just recently joined Facebook and they have also recently came out with a website of their own, EQ Diapers.

    i posted a comment on their wall asking about my premium items and they quickly get back to me saying they will send a message to address the concern.  and after a while they posted this on their wall :

    Thank You for joining EQ Dry Baby's 1st chair and Desk redemption promo. We are sorry for the delay of the delivery of your premium item/s. Rest assured that all your entries are being processed. Please expect the delivery of you premium item/s between 1st to 3rd week of December 2010.


    now at least we still have reason enough to wait and not harass the postman suspecting he decided to bring home our parcel and we can now sit back thinking that the precious time and effort we give to the promo will not go to waste. so sit back mummies and let's wait some more..

    Plus, in celebration of their newly established website, EQ Diaper invites you to become a member of  EQ Club. i've attached the registration form here. the first 100 members win special gift packs plus your baby get to have the EQ club card, so sign up now and let us see how they fair on this one...

    Friday Fill-Ins 02



    This is my take on Friday Fill-Ins #195

    1. Wow, it's 34 days to go before The Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.

    2.  Life is beautiful.

    3. My favorite way to start a day is with a warm hug and smile from my son and a steaming mug of  chocolate.

    4. Jared toddles outside and he walked in the door holding a pumpkin.

    5. I look out my window and see my mum's sampaguitas in full bloom


    6. Baby Jayjay is what I've been thinking about lately.

    7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having a sound sleep for a change, tomorrow my plans include visiting the developer to see the house and Sunday, I want to go to SM City Marilao 3Day Sale!

    Now, let me hear your version!

     

    Baby Jayjay - Support my Spine

    Aldred Josh Lorenzo was born on August 04,2010
     
    My sister, Cecille was browsing through the net late last night when she came across the facebook page of her college classmate Jennifer Lorenzo.  We saw the pictures of her very cute baby Jayjay and we where grief-stricken to find out about his condition.
     
    Jay-jay is suffering from Meningocele. A developmental birth defect caused by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord.  This is a life threatening condition. He suffers from the incomplete growth of his spine and a cyst formed in his lower back. He could not totally moved his lower limbs (but hopefully he can walk if a surgery will be done). His head is under observation if it would not enlarge, if so, a tube will be placed underneath his skull to avoid the enlargement and infections.

    Jay-jay needs to undergo a series of hospitalization, medications and surgery. The cyst and the situation of his spine could worsen if not treated early. The surgery itself would cost Php250, 000.00  (medications and hospital bills not yet included). The family’s financial situation could not afford any of it but they will do anything to fight for their baby's life.

    Tears just welled out of my eyes when i saw this photo of Baby Jayjay and i can only imagine the magnitude of his mother's suffering but more so, the magnitude of her love for her baby, and i know she will do anything in her power to fight for his baby's life.

    Am trying to help the best that i know how, by spreading the words about Baby Jayjay and hopefully finding good samaritans like you to help his family in this time of need. An organization, SPINE, has been established to raise funds for Baby Jayjay and here are a few simple ways we can do to help extend this little angels life..

    Can-for-a-Good-Cause - cans to collect coins to support Baby Jayjay's operations were put up in stores and several companies. Your spare coins can save his life.

    Your Junk, My Hope - you may contact SPINE to collect your trash, anything you may want to throw away, proceeds of which will go to Baby Jayjay's funds 

    You can also avail of SPINE services such as T-shirt printing, magazine and website layouts and photo coverage. 100% proceeds will go to Baby Jayjay's funds as well.

    Your cash donations will be much appreciated and you can contact SPINE for details

    Lastly, but never to be underestimated, Baby Jayjay and his family also need our prayers for a successful operation and strength to see their family through this dark time.

    Kindly visit SPINE on Facebook for more details..












    Friday, October 15, 2010

    SM City Marilao 3 Day Sale!

     
    need to replenish your baby supplies? or probably to buy a much needed replacement for an  appliance or a kitchen utensils? or that lovely dress you've been wanting to buy for the longest time?or maybe you want to do an early christmas shopping? or just stroll in the mall away from the beating october heat outside? or just spend an afternoon with the whole family? whatever is on your list, today you have more than enough reason to head on to SM City Marilao as they are having a 3-day sale beginning today and will last until 17 October.

    Up to 50% discounts are up for grabs so come on over and check out the 200 shops in the mall this side of town. lucky shoppers will even get a chance to win a 32-inch Devant LEDTech LCD television in the 3Dday Sale Raffle.  

    SM Marilao, located at Km. 21 McArthur Highway, Ibayo, Marilao, Bulacan, is just a few minutes away from Manila, accessible both from NLEX and McArthur Hi-way.  Just like other SM malls, it has event center, state-of-the-art cinemas, foodcourt, hundreds of boutiques and restaurants, wellness and beauty shops, and a whole lot more.

    Mall hours is from 10am to 9pm.

    for more info do visit their site and/or call (044)9332013 to 17.

    as for me, time to buy that much needed linen and pillow replacements! 

    happy shopping everyone!


















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