How to teach our child to be polite at the table

               Did you ever experienced or feel as if you were at the end of your rope with how he/she behaves at the table? If yes, then give your self time to read this post as I share with you simple steps that will end suppertime shenanigans once and for all.

1. Say "Please" and "Thank you"

We taught our child these words when he(she) was two or three, but maybe he(she) uses them inconsistently or only with reminders from us. So to get these words to become automatic for our child we can emphasize and enforce them at every meal. For example; "Please come to the table for breakfast." or when your child says he(she) wants juice/milk don't pour it until he(she) says "please" and wait until he(she) says "thank you" to hand him the glass.

2014 Summer of Fun and Learning!!!

               Grow your creativity and imagine the possibilities of learning art-based science experiments at Hobbes and Landes Bonifacio High Street as they will be having their fifth summer art lab workshop this coming April and May! Their hands-on art classes are taught by artist-teachers, all graduates of art courses from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. They encourage values of learning, caring, relationship-building and inspiration through fun and discovery. I bet your kids are going to love it when they create the art they never thought they could. It is highly recommended to register early, due to limited slots.

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Workshop Schedule:
1st batch - April 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 28, and 30.
2nd batch - May 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26 and 28
Workshop fee is P5,700 inclusive of VAT and all the materials.
Workshop is only available at Hobbes and Landes Bonifacio High Street.
Workshop is for ages 4 - 12 years old.
Walk-in participants: P750 per session.
Early registration is highly recommended due to limited slots at the following

Hobbes and Landes branches:

Bonifacio High Street

 Greenbelt 5

Rockwell Power Plant

Greenhills Promenade
Enrollment ends on March 31, 2014.
Late enrollees will be accommodated as long as there are slots available.

Should you have any questions or inquiries

you can email them at customerservice@hobbesandlandes.com

or call 8560935.

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Probably my worst night ever as a first time mom

             Past 9:00 in the evening of March 6, I was getting ready for bed (you know doing some mommy routine) while Nathan went to his bedroom/playroom to get his lego toys to play with. Big Daddy was in our living room doing some stuff. When I was done, I grabbed a magazine to read para pang patulog ko sana, then Nathan went back into our bedroom with a handful of lego. Halfway through my magazine, I reminded him NOT to put his toys into his mouth at baka nga malunok nya. Wala pa isang minuto kong pinaalala sakanya narinig ko nalang na umubo sya na para bang nacho-choke nag panic talaga ako grabe... I shouted on top of my lungs to call my husband. I was so worried na baka nasa

REVIEW: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

               My all time favorite skincare product that tend to be the one that simply works. A product that speaks for itself and the one that does exactly what it says on the bottle. Year 2012 when I first use Kiehl's product as part of my skincare regimen and until now it never fails me. That was two years ago (crazy right?), so I decided to write a review here on my mommy blog since I already use this product more than two years now. 

               Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is an overnight elixir that contains 99.8% naturally derived ingredients like Squalane (Kiehl’s signature ingredient) a botanical lipid similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. Omega-6 fatty acids,
Evening Primrose Oil, and other essential oils including Lavender (NO parabens or mineral oil) that really works to replenish our skin with moisture. It works overnight to help our skin recover radiance, and to make our skin feel plump, smoother and supple.

 The serum is packaged in a heavy and expensive looking bottle

Get that Glowing Skin in an Instant

  Hello there mommies! I just want to share with you a DIY body scrub that is a very affordable alternative to those expensive body scrubs you can buy at spas and specialty shops. It is one of my faves to make whenever I want to indulge myself in the comfort of my own home. I promise you that it is easy to make (easy as 1, 2, 3). 

What you'll need: 

Coffee grounds
Extra Virgin Olive oil or jojoba oil
Honey (optional)