DIY: Happy Birthday Greetings

I love DIY projects. This is my outlet to unleash my creativity. Actually, my office mates tease me that I am also an art teacher :)

Last January, my son turned four. I forgot to print him something that we can post on our wall. We wanted to surprise him. A night before his birthday, I recalled the letter cutting my Arts teacher taught us. Took the effort in folding and cutting a simple message to my son. Got some leftover green papers I used when I made birthday decors for my daughter's first birthday last year. Voila! "Kiko's 4th Bday."

Last week, my daughter turned two. Again, same scenario happened. I forgot to print the birthday greetings. And again, a night before her birthday, got small cut out card boards I used for the letters I made for Kuya, made a quick lettering and made a colorful birthday greeting. My daughter actually volunteered to put up the last two letters. She was proud to help.

I love doing simple things for my kids. It keeps me young at heart :)

Mommy kisses,

May

Little Help from Kuya

My mother was craving for ginataang halo-halo. When I started forming the glutinous rice, my son said, "Nanay, parang clay."

I asked him if he would like to help me and he said, "Opo."

I got a little help from my son. He enjoyed forming the bilo-bilo.

Thank you Kuya for helping!

Mommy kisses,

May

Now Open: Baskin-Robbins at Greenbelt 5

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand now brings scoops of smiles and joy to its recently opened store at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center in Makati.

Good news for all ice cream lovers in Makati! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand now brings scoops of smiles and joy to its recently opened store at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center in Makati. It is Baskin-Robbins third branch in the country, serving a variety of delectable ice cream sundaes, custom cakes, frozen beverages and more.

“We are delighted to celebrate this new milestone as we open our very first Makati branch of Baskin Robbins here in Greenbelt,” said Michael Dargani, president of IceDream Inc.

“We are geared towards achieving the brand’s vision of strengthening its presence in the local market, as well as in the global scene.  With the expansion of Baskin-Robbins, we strive to get more and more people to experience the height of ice cream pleasure at key locations throughout the metropolis,” Dargani added.

Following the success of Baskin-Robbins in Bonifacio Global City and Ayala Fairview Terraces which opened last year, Baskin-Robbins Greenbelt brings to the table its famous selection of 31 unique ice cream flavors that has drawn in many ice cream aficionados in the country. Some of the all-time favorite ice cream flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Jamoca Almond Fudge, Very Berry Strawberry, Maui Brownie Madness and Pralines ‘N Cream.

The newly-opened store features the brand’s latest shop design which highlights its popular pink and blue colors in a clean, fresh and modern setting. One can enjoy their chosen treat in a bright and inviting atmosphere or simply grab their favorite BR items and go!

Apart from Baskin-Robbins’ unique and timeless 31 ice cream flavors, the new Greenbelt shop also serves a delicious range of frozen delights including ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 in Glendale, California by Burton Baskin and Irvine Robbins, ice cream enthusiasts and brothers-in-law, whose passion inspired what is now the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. As of 2013, Baskin-Robbins has 7,300 shops in nearly 50 countries, with the U.S. having the largest number at 2,500 ice cream stores. Today, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty stores, serving over 300 million customers each year worldwide.

Baskin-Robbins Greenbelt 5 opens to the public from 11am to 10pm daily.

For more details about Baskin-Robbins, visit their website www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts.

Fun Summer Activities at National Book Store

My son and I had a date last Saturday. We went to SM Megamall to attend Fun Summer Activities hosted by National Book Store. The activity for the day was Clay Painting, sponsored by Art Attack. There were about 50 kids who participated and enjoyed the activity.

For the schedule of activities, click the picture below.

The Art Attack facilitator gave instructions to the excited audience.

Each kid was given a block of an Art Attack modelling clay

This is a perfect time to share with a seatmate 

Kuya prefers orange 

Kuya's work with the help of Nanay

Proud of his work

We hope to participate in other activities on the coming weekends.

Have a great week ahead mommies!

Mommy kisses,

May

Marian Rivera is new 555 KumpleTuna endorser

In an new TV coomercial for 555 Tuna, the Kapuso Primetime Queen describes her married life as happy and complete.

I'm not a follower of her but I'm a follower of this best seller...

“KumpleTuna ang buhay ko!” exclaims Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera in her new TV commercial (TVC) for 555 Tuna.

Marian, who got married in a highly anticipated ceremony late last year, is obviously glowing with happiness in the new TVC, which featured her enjoying wedded bliss. Here, she is seen preparing a meal for two using 555 Tuna, the brand that is complete given its delicious mix of tuna and vegetables in a flavorful sauce. It is also complete in offering a wide range of lutong-bahay flavors. In short, KumpleTuna!

“Super happy ako to be chosen as the new face of 555 Tuna. Lumaki kasi ako sa Lola ko na lagi akong ipinagluluto, so ngayong may asawa na ako, sobrang namimiss ko ang lutong-bahay. Thankfully, sa 555 Tuna, nahanap ko yung lasang ‘yon – yung 555 Tuna Afritada nga, halos katulad nung afritada ni Lola!” said Marian. “Mas convenient pa especially pag nasa tapings dahil naka-easy open can siya.”

Greg Banzon, General Manager of Century Pacific Food Inc., the company behind 555 Tuna, also expresses joy in having Marian serve as the brand’s newest ambassador.  “555 Tuna has found the perfect endorser in Marian Rivera, who is famous not only for her beauty and sass, but also for her genuine love for cooking. She is in fact taking cooking classes and likes posting photos of her dishes, and we’re definitely excited to see 555 Tuna gracing her dining table.”

In the new 555 Tuna TVC which will soon air on primetime TV, Marian can be seen preparing a home for two – adding a second towel for her bathroom, setting the table for a dinner for two and of course, a KumpleTuna dish for the man in her life whose arrival is signaled by the sound of a doorbell, “Ding-dong!” Finally, Marian exclaims, “Ayan na siya, My KumpleTuna!”

Like Marian Rivera, Pinoys can enjoy 555 Tuna’s lutong-bahay sarap which is available in 12 delicious variants: The best-selling blue line - Afritada, Caldereta, Adobo, and Mechado; the green line, featuring Bicol Express, Lechon Paksiw, and Sisig; and  orange line, featuring Flakes in Oil, Hot & Spicy, Sweet & Spicy, Corned Tuna, and Chili Corned Tuna.

Delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare, 555 Tuna is truly Marian’s – and every Pinoy’s – KumpleTuna!