Sunday, November 13, 2011

Moms and Kids Spooky Treat

This boy won a special award for his star-spangled Captain America costume.
WeLuvMoms, a group that helps first-time, expecting or mommies of infants cope with the rigors, joys and travails of motherhood through avant-garde approaches, was at the “Sky Fun Club Spooky Science Halloween Party” held at the Rockwell Tent in Makati. As one of the sponsors, WeLuvMoms shared the gifts and values of being a mother, including information on the latest baby care products like Dr. Brown’s feeding bottles, Simplisse for breastfeeding mothers, Evenflo budget-friendly baby products, and Boon’s baby gear.

 Moms and Dads present were also pampered through a massage area and gave out more than P40,000 worth of prizes to costume contest winners like the Most Colorful Costume, Best Superhero Costume, among others, plus Dr. Brown’s bottle sets, Boon Frog pods and groovy plates, and Evenflo Funsip straw cups and Funsip Spill-Proof cups.

 
There's something for everyone at this event: from Dad, Mom, Sister and baby.

Even Dads got a massage too.

Evenflo baby items were made available.

Kids all loved the Mad Scientists who came!

Mom and Dad made sure their kids were all ready for the Halloween.

For more information about WeLuvMoms, like their Facebook page and be a member to get access to private events and other freebies just by logging in at www.weluvmoms.com.  Products featured at the WeLuvMoms website and Facebook page are proud sponsors of WeLuvMoms activities, and are available and are available at Rustan’s SM Department Stores and Babyland, and www.weemall.com, the Philippine Online Shopping Mall.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Rachelle Ann Go as Disney's The Little Mermaid



Rachelle Ann Go as the first Asian to play Broadway musical Disney's The Little Mermaid.


As a young child, I had always been a fan of Disney princesses like Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Belle of The Beauty and the Beast, Princess Jasmine of Alladin and of course, Ariel of The Little Mermaid. Among the six, I liked Ariel the most. Why? She’s got a fabulous voice that’s as clear as a crystal, she such a go-getter, she’s the only one who’s a redhead and she’s just like any typical kid—somewhat stubborn. Although I grew up to be looking more like Ursula (the villain in the animated film) because I am fat, I still liked Ariel even up to this day.
In college, during a study research, I stumbled upon the original version of The Little Mermaid written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. To my surprise, the said fairy tale’s real ending wasn’t really that appealing for kids. Just like in most of Andersen’s works, it had a sad ending with the little mermaid turning into foam. It had taken 150 years for Disney to create rather more appropriate characters. Thus, the emergence of lovable characters like Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Sebastian and yes, even Ursula.


Now, kids-of-all-ages will once again have that chance to relive the magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid as they unfold live onstage with Atlantis Productions. Youngsters will be delighted to know that popular singers Rachelle Ann Go and Erik Santos will be making Ariel and Prince Eric’s characters come to life in their first-ever musical play.  By the way, it is the Disney-based characters that will be seen on the play and not the sad ending that Andersen originally had.
When I first heard about Rachelle Ann doing the lead, I couldn’t imagine her fitting in as Ariel. But upon seeing her in full costume as mermaid and hearing her own rendition of Part of Your World, all my doubts suddenly disappeared. One writer even said that the more you see Rachelle Ann, the more she becomes Ariel. The same thing can be said of Erik Santos. Sure, this may be Erik’s first theatrical play—but both singers are natural thespians in their own right according to The Little Mermaid directors Mr. Bobby Garcia and Ms. Chari Arespacochaga. “Once they get on-stage, you will forget that they are the singers you had known for years. They will make you believe you’re transported to the kingdom under the sea,” says Garcia.
I strongly suggest that you see this amazing Broadway musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid with your entire family. I’m personally looking forward to hearing former Star in a Million finalist OJ Mariano as Sebastian, sings the Oscar-winning song Under The Sea, as well as beloved classic Kiss The Girl. It is also important to note that veteran stage actors Calvin Millado will essay the role of King Zeus; former Miss Saigon alumni Jinky Llamanzares will be playing the villain Ursula.

For tickets and other information on Atlantis Productions’ The Little Mermaid, please call 892-7078 or 840-1187. 

Moms Bazaar and Moms 24/7 Planner


Calling all mommies: There will be a Moms Bazaar happening on the 19th and 20th of November, 2011 at the Rockwell Tent organized by Creative Juice, the same group behind Mommy Mundo. Well-loved baby and kids’ brands and accessories as well as other items will be on sale during the said bazaar at reasonably low prices.


The limited edition Moms 24/7 2012 Planner will also be launch on those dates, so you better not miss it! Mommy Mundo Passport Holders will be given FREE ENTRANCE as well as a FREE COPY of the Moms 24/7 2012 Planner, just reserve a copy on their website. It’s the kind of planner Mommies will surely need. I’ve seen some of its pages, and I’d have to say it had exactly what we need: grocery shopping, stuff we need to remind ourselves for our kids, personal plans, etc. Non-members will also be given the chance to own the planner provided that they pay on the day itself P75 membership fee (good for three years!). Entrance fee to the said bazaar is P30, but it’s FREE for kids below 12 years old. There will be hourly raffle so it’s going to be fun!
For more information, please visit their website www.mommymundo.com

See you there!


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Have You Seen A Cannon Ball Tree?


A large tree that bears balls the size of a cannon ball.
 I had never seen a tree like it. The branches are wide just like any other tree, but what makes it different are the balls on its branches. It's called a cannon ball tree. Have you guys seen such a tree? And it's quite funny that I saw this unique tree at the Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque during our recent visit before halloween.

Cannon Ball tree flower that looks like Orchids and smells really good.
 The cannon ball tree has flowers that looks just like orchid and smells really good. It reminds me of jasmine or ylang-ylang at night time. But the balls or the so-called cannon balls were like melons or honeydews in looks and in size. It weighs heavy and we were told by the park's caretaker that the cannon balls originated in Singapore. The melon like cannon balls when sliced and opened gives off such a foul odor. Yes, contrary to its pinkish flowers and florets that had a really nice smell.

Jicelle Sanoy and the author infront of the Cannon Ball Tree.

So why am I making a blog post about a tree here? I just wanted to share with you its uniqueness. And we were told that it's an abundance here at the said park because these trees are supposed to watch over the souls of our dearly departed. The flowers are said to give off its smell at night to remind us to pray for them before we sleep at night while the cannon balls give off a rather foul smell to remind us that their bodies are decaying but their memories will and should always be remembered.

When you happen to see one of these cannon ball trees, take a few moments and pray for your beloved ones who passed away. May eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.

xoxo,
Vance

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

WOHL Kids Yummy Veggies: The Easiest Way To Help Kids Get Their Fiber!



Nowadays, since we live in a fast-paced world, everything suddenly seems to be “instant”. Meaning to say, things had to be done right away producing immediate results and prepared without much effort. Such as the emergence of instant noodles, coffee, rice meals, among many others. Most people had to grab a bite instead of actually sitting down and enjoying a hearty meal with their families. A lot of processed foods are available in the market today, I bet your kids fave food are those red colored hotdogs—that are sadly considered by nutritionists as junk foods.
We all know that most kids in general don’t like to eat vegetables. Junk foods and sweets take over these healthy greens thereby suppressing their appetite. Kids would often complain that vegetables are bland. As Mommies, we could help change and influence the lives of our families for the better through simple yet meaningful everyday things like doing the grocery, preparing healthy dishes, and choosing which products to use for our families needs. And most of the time, it’s not just enough to simply disguise veggies by discretely incorporating them into our kids’ meals.
I recently came across World Of Healthy Living or better known as WOHL Dietary Products, Inc. It’s an innovative, research-based company that develops centuries old eastern medical philosophy by utilizing European technology in improving health and wellness.  I was glad to know that they have food supplement products that will surely help us Moms in making sure that our kids eat their veggies while getting their optimum nutrition without much pleading sans any tantrums or tears.
WOHL Kids Yummy Veggies is a food supplement powder whose main active ingredient comes from Belgium. Mothers need not worry about poor nutrition as they can discreetly mix in a sachet of Kids Yummy Veggies into their child’s normal meals or drinks. Don’t’ worry though, because I have tasted it myself and I can assure you, your child will be absolutely clueless. They won’t even notice that they are taking in all that healthy goodness!


As a blogger, I was made to try the product for my own kid. You see, Kyle, my precocious nine-year-old usually suffers from constipation, as he doesn’t really like drinking water and what makes it worse, he’s fond of eating bananas. Although he would sometimes eat vegetables, there were particular times where in he’d rather skip meals than eat them. I guess, his not eating veggies mean he’s not getting enough fiber, thus he gets constipated. Honestly, I do not want Kyle to depend himself on medicines for constipation because he’s way too young.
When I was given a sample of WOHL Kids Yummy Veggies, the first thing I thought of was, would it be effective? The leaflet says that Kids Yummy Veggies boasts of its main active ingredient—Inulin fibre from Orafti, Belgium. Inulin is made of complex sugar present in the roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function. It is a polysaccharide based on fructose. Inulin fibre is a soluble fiber that increases calcium absorption, magnesium absorption, while promoting the growth of intestinal bacteria, which aids in proper digestion. It can be naturally found in asparagus, artichokes, leeks, onions, and garlic and most especially in Belgian chicory root.  Chicory is a blue-flowered Mediterranean plant of the daisy family, cultivated for edible salad leaves and carrot-shaped root. Inulin fibre is also categorized as prebiotic, which stimulates the growth of good bacteria for healthy digestion. Vitamin A and Vitamin C are also included in Kids Yummy Veggies to boost your child’s immune system and for better eyesight. 
I always wanted to make sure I’d be giving Kyle only the best, as there are certain things that I had to consider before giving him a particular brand of product.  For my own piece of mind, I had tried the product first before giving it to him. I liked that Kids Yummy Veggies easily dissolves in cereals and hot water or soup. I tried tasting it, and although it claims to be tasteless, I thought it was a bit sweet. However, it’s not strong enough to affect the taste of the food or drink you pour it into. I would make Kyle fresh calamansi (read: Philippine lemon) juice and pour a sachet of Kids Yummy Veggies on them. I’m glad I could easily see the results. A few days later after Kyle has tried it, he would regularly move his bowels without encountering any difficulties. Kids Yummy Veggies is really a big help to Moms like me. Mommies whose kids are a bit choosy when it comes to food will surely benefit from taking Kids Yummy Veggies.
So what are the benefits of increasing dietary fiber? It increases resistance to gastrointestinal diseases, builds up the immune system, decreases fat absorption and prevents constipation. Kids Yummy Veggies has no drug interaction, no known side effects; non-mutagenic, non-cytotoxic and no sub chronic toxicity. I no longer had to worry about Kyle’s constipation. It’s buh-bye time to constipation. Having Kids Yummy Veggies is a whole lot better than giving Kyle any chemical-based medicine. It’s about time to say hello to healthier digestion!


WOHL Dietary Products Inc has other food supplement products for the whole family’s needs. WOHL’s Ervatrim is a herbal dietary supplement powder that’s scientifically proven and approved fat-burner with natural ingredients made from Switzerland.  They also have a product called Smokeless with a patented green oat extract for smoking cessation, helping you to kick that bad “yosi” (read: smoking) habit.  


For product information and orders, please contact WOHL Sales/Marketing Manager Mr. Dean Paolo Cortes
Call (+632) 576-4019, (+632) 9153694 or fax: (+632) 915-3695, email: dpcortes14@yahoo.com or dpcortes@wohldietary.com
You may also visit their website at www.wohldietary.com for complete details.

Purple Plum Fairy sincerely thanks Mr. Dean Paolo Cortes for the product samples sent for review on this blog.
Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this blog post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

xoxo,







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