Women, Work & Wellness Seminar/Workshop

Career and family? Yes, we can have both! It is possible. We can be an effective parent, wife and a working mom all at the same time.

Most mothers today, find themselves working either by choice or need, then have a difficult time handling issues at home and in the workplace. We want to cherish and embrace our growing family, yet deadlines in the office require our time and attention. From attending the parent-teacher meeting to facilitating the management meeting and everything else in between, it can test our physical, emotional, mental and even spiritual state.

The juggling, nurturing and negotiating that happen in our house and in our offices are more complex and important than ever - because how working moms respond nowadays, is reshaping our cultural landscape.

 The Parenting Company, Inc. in partnership with Inspire Leadership Consultancy, are privileged to present "Women, Work and Wellness" a Moms@Work series on November 23, 2011 (Wednesday) 1:30-5:30PM at Rockwell Tent, Makati City targeting200-300 single women professionals, working moms and moms to be. This isa half-day workshop with celebrity mom and mompreneur,Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan as she shares her insights and experience as a working mom. Joining her are special guest speakers,Miriam Quiambao, Jaymie Pizarro and Mutya Laxa as they share their thoughts on balancing career, business, fitness and motherhood.

Set this day with us - so when you come home from work, your family gets the BEST of you not what is left of you. We hope to see you there!

For inquiries, call 687-2614 and look for Krisselle or Leng, or email us at inquiry@inspireph.com 

Diana Stalder's 15th Year Anniversary: Get that skin you've always wanted!

Some of Diana Stalder skin care products.

Diana Stalder recently celebrated its 15^th year Anniversary by coming up with a fashion show held last October 16, 2011 at the SM City Calamba in Laguna. Loyal customers, mall goers and fans alike where thrilled to have met two of Diana Stalder’s celebrity endorsers Ms. Yayo Aguila and upcoming teen heartthrob from GMA 7, Derick Monasterio.  There were even special production numbers and fun games for the audiences, with the program hosted by Yes Fm and Love Radio’s talented DJ’s Diego Bandido and Cheska San Diego. 

The invites for the said event at SM City Calamba.

As if that wasn’t enough, Diana Stalder also had an unbelievably amazing 15^th year anniversary treats for clients and customers. With every P500 purchase of products and services, entitles a client to buy any soap, essences; personal care and foot care products for only P15 each. (Limited to 5 products of any kind per client) For spa goers like us, that’s really a great value for money! Imagine different kinds of soaps for your skin’s special needs such as kojic, whitening, anti-acne, licorice, fruit-scented soaps that used to be P135 and up, you can now get for a steal price of only P15 each? Foot care products such as foot lotion and foot scrubs are also for P15 each. Isn’t that enough reason to rush to the nearest Diana Stalder branch? You better believe it for it is Diana Stalder’s way of thanking its consumers and clients for a fruitful 15 years of existence. But better hurry up for the said promo’s only good while supplies last. Promo period is from October 1-31, 2011.

Diana Stalder promo girls give out samples and flyers to mall goers.

YesFm and Love Radio's DJ Diego Bandido and Cheska San Diego hosted the affair.

The audiences wait for the program to begin.

Fellow bloggers Momo Adam Lim and Darryl Dial-Villena.

Dermaline, one of the country’s leading companies that produce quality skin care products, also owns Diana Stalder.  They have provided excellent quality skin care products especially made for Filipinas all these years.  So you can be assured of its high standards in services and excellent quality products as well.

I had tried using Diana Stalder’s Clean and Tone lotion. It is a toning lotion that also cleanses, with its formulation of Allantoin and Salicylic Acid. It is especially formulated for oily skin, keeping my skin clean and fresh. I like it so much simply because it doesn’t leave my skin feeling too tight unlike other products I’ve previously tried. And I also love Diana Stalder’s Lemon Soap. It comes in a yellow packaging soap that smells so citrusy; it helps to cheer up my day each time I wash. It’s a cleansing soap specially formulated to cleanse and remove dirt and excess oil for a smoother skin. Other Diana Stalder products help protect from damages caused by free radicals and sun exposure, leaving your skin nourished and supple. They also have a line for those with really sensitive skin that are guaranteed hypoallergenic.

Celebrity endorser Ms. Yayo Aguila shares her beauty secret using Diana Stalder's products with the hosts.

Young actor Derick Monasterio of Tween Hearts rendered a special song to the delight of the audience.

Beautiful inside and out, Ms. Yayo Aguila still looks as fresh and as young during her Bagets days. 

The Diana Stalder reception area at SM City Calamba's packed with customers.

Diana Stalder's products sold at unbelievably low price for the anniversary.

Loads of soaps in different colors and scents are at the reception counter for you to try.

They say that the largest organ that we have is our skin. It is always exposed to a lot of different factors such as stress and pollution among others. When our skin sags and wrinkles, we tend to look older than our real age. And when you’re in your early thirties like me, it’s never too late to care for your skin. So we better give our skin the attention it rightfully deserves. It’s such a good thing that Diana Stalder’s products and services are made available. 

Facial Supreme treatment tops the list of most loved services.

Diana Stalder Face and Body Skin Care Center by Dermaline has branches in Alabang, Antipolo City, Araneta Center Cubao, Makati City, Paranaque, Cebu, Davao, Greenhills, Malolos City Bulacan, Manila, Santa Rosa Laguna, Tanay Rizal, Tutuban Center Mall, and SM City in Bacolod, Calamba, Iloilo and Lucena. 

Like Diana Stalder on Facebook : dianastalderfacebodysurgicenter and log on to their website www.dianastalder.com .  Call their hotline for details on how to get the skin you’ve always wanted at +63 (02) 638-8417/631-4941. 

The Purple Plum Fairy thanks Ms. Ia Adam Lim, Ms. Leila Balane of Diana Stalder, the very accommodating branch manager of Diana Stalder’s SM City Calamba (sorry I didn’t get your name).

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this blog post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

Fun Ranch's Halloween Party

Mommies, get your little ones ready for another spooktacular halloween party. Say BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It's time for the annual Fun Ranch Halloween Costume Party.

The event happens on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Great Big Room of Big Red Barn in Fun Ranch, Ortigas. Trick or Treat around Fun Ranch immediately follows.

Sparkle with Glitter Tattoo! Take a snap of your costume and bring home a photo souvenir. Get amazed with the magic of our Junior Kadabra Cup winner or; listen and be fascinated with our story telling activity. Find all these and more in this year's grand party.

Boo Time! is sponsored by Star Cruises, Layers & Layers, Gee Whiz Stuffs, Digiprint, Adarna House and Global Art. Lootbag sponsors are Regent , Chupa Chups,  Mentos, Tomy Fruity, Twin Oaks, Jack ‘n Jill Animal Bites, Jack n' Jill Magic Coated, Jack n’ Jill Choco Knots, Wiggles, Pinoy Kendi, Star Fruits, Dynamite Chews, X.O. Duets and Chumbos.

Ticket Prices:

Child – Php 500.00 inclusive of snacks, food cart treats, entrance, one Ride All You Can wristband, lootbag, access to all activities and trick or treat stub

Adult – Php 250.00 inclusive of snacks, selected food cart treats, entrance and access to all activities

Tickets are pre-sold and limited to one hundred kids only, first come first served. There is no limit to the number of paid adults who will accompany a child. For more details, call 706-3029 or 706-3031.

Purple Plum Fairy's Christmas Giveaway

A very colorful picture book for your toddler.

Hello Mommies and Daddies! It's time to share another giveaway from the pixie dusts of this Purple Fairy! Woot! Woot! I know this is just my small token of thank you to everyone who continuously read and subscribe to my retarded blog entries. I am so sorry as I had been quite busy with other stuff lately that going online had truly been impossible. 

Loyal followers must know that I just had two previous giveaways. The first one was last summer where I had given away three tubes of Banana Boat sunblock for kids (There's another one left in my possession, so for the winner who haven't received her prize please get in touch with me within this month, otherwise, I'll have to forfeit your prize.) Then I had given away Fashion Blendz items for three lucky readers from our generous sponsor. As of this writing, all the winners were able to receive their prizes. Again, thank you so much for all those who joined my previous contests.

As early as this month, I am posting my Christmas giveaway because I'm pretty sure I'd be busy again come the holiday season preparing the Christmas feast dinner, presents for my family and all stressful stuff.  For this year, Mommies and Daddies could win any of the these items: A book for their child called The Very Lazy Lady Bug (hard bound), a book for you based on Universal Pictures' Robin Hood (paperback) and a beige Mimi Purse from the Rags to Riches' design of Rajo Laurel. There will also be two educational videos for kids ages 1-5 years old, two tickets + four complimentary drinks to the Liquid Bar @ Manila Ocean Park, Sundance Hailey purple/lavender blouse worth P315.00, and of course, the grand prize--an educational V-tech toy for your baby/toddler worth P1,700. For my food blog, Security Blanket, I'll have another limited edition Nestle Coffee Shaker for one lucky follower/reader.  There will be a total of eight winners because there are eight prizes to be given away for Christmas. 

A Mimi Purse from the Rags to Riches design of Rajo Laurel.

The RobinHood paperback with two educational videos + purple Hailey Sundance blouse. 

Here's the V-tech toy I will be giving away to one lucky follower/reader of Purple Plum Fairy. Check it out:

*PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING: By the way, this contest is only for Philippine residents only. Winners must understand that prizes will not be delivered to them and must agree for a meet-up. You may join if you're living in the province, provided that you'll agree for a meet-up. Winners will be informed where they could pick up their prizes. Winners must claim their prizes until January 31, 2012, otherwise, prizes will be forfeited.

How to score these amazing loot: 

1. You must publicly follow Purple Plum Fairy via GFC (Google Friend Connect) and/or Networked Blogs.

2. Like Purple Plum Fairy on Facebook

3. Publicly follow Security Blanket and Soulful Travels via GFC.

4. Subscribe via e-mail (you have to confirm your subscription once you receive the message in your inbox)thru Feedburner.

4. Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post.

5. Publicly follow @purpleplumfairy on Twitter.

6. Answer this question: What do you know now that you didn't know when you were not yet a parent (a mom or a dad)? Send an email to egochingco@gmail.com with the subject: PPF X'mas Contest, together with your answer, name, email, mobile and mailing address. I am sorry I need to do this so that there will be no copying of answers. 

5. When you did all the first steps, kindly comment at the end of this blog post to make tracking easy enough for me. 


I hope you guys can join my Christmas Giveaway. Thank you!


Advance Merry Christmas,

Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Contest

Calling all culinary students from Metro Manila-based schools and institutions: 

This is your chance to shine and make everyone proud! Moulinex Philippines invites you to join the Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Challenge 2.

Nowadays, with a huge variety of home video equipment enhanced digitally by technology, producing a video recipe is as easy as 1,2,3. Video recipes give one an opportunity to record the critical processes and techniques of food preparation as well as its presentation.  With the Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Challenge contest, culinary students from all over the Metro will have the opportunity to produce their own sumptuous recipes on video and have a chance to win amazing prizes not only for themselves, but also for their mentors and their schools. 

So if you guys are up for the challenge, here are some tips given by the distinguished panel of judges for this year's contest. I have here a short video where the likes of Chef Bruce Lim, Ms. Nina Daza-Puyat, Appetite Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Chef Nino Laus of Ninyo Fusion Cuisine Restauraunt and Ms. Rory Subida of The Maya Kitchen had given their respective views on what they'll be looking forward to see in your video recipes. 

Contest Eligibility: The contestant must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled as a student chef for a diploma or certificate course from any culinary school or a Hotel and Restaurant Management or equivalent from any college or university in Metro Manila.  Purchase of Moulinex products is not required.

Recipe Requirements: They must create an original recipe based from this year’s theme: Filipino and International Fusion Cuisine. And they must clearly show the food ingredients, standard measurements, complete preparation instructions, cooking time, temperatures and number of servings. It has to be prepared using at least one Moulinex appliance (Moulinex shall provide the appliances to participating schools upon request, at least 3 days before the day of use.) The video has a maximum allowable time of 10 minutes. 

One of the contest judges, Ms. Rory Subida of The Maya Kitchen.

Two of the judges: Ms. Nina Daza-Puyat and Ms. Rory Subida.

Ladies from Hotel Intercontinental explains the Stay & Learn Program.

Mr. Noel Rama, Marketing Consultant of Collins International Trading Corporation.

Here's a sample of the video recipe from last year's winner Ms. Nerissa Martinez of First Gourmet Academy.

The video must be sent on a CD format with the downloadable entry form (found on their website at www.moulinexyoucook.ph) + picture of the contestant + curriculum vitae and a copy of the contestant’s school I.D. (to prove that he/she is currently enrolled). There will be 16 semifinalists, 8 finalists and 1 Grand winner, 1 Runner-up + 6 consolation prizes. 

Criteria for the video will be the following:

Creativity + Originality—20%

Ease of Preparation—20%

Optimization of Moulinex Products—20%

Visual Appeal—15%

Video Presentation—15%

Pleasing Personality—10%

Prizes at Stake:

Grand Prize Winner:

Contestant: P40,000 cash, Stay and Learn Program inclusive of an overnight stay of Intercontinental Hotel, Moulinex Master Chef Tour, gift packs from sponsors and a Certificate of Recognition.

Mentor: P5,000 cash, P5,000 worth of Moulinex products and gift packs from sponsors.

School: P25,000 worth of Moulinex products and an F & B/Cooking Seminar for selected students courtesy of Intercontinental Hotel.

The wide variety of Moulinex Products

Second Prize:

Contestant: P20,000 cash, gift vouchers from Intercontinental Hotel, gift packs from sponsors and a Certificate of Recognition.

Mentor: P4,000 cash, P3,000 worth of Moulinex products and gift packs from sponsors.

School: P15,000 worth of Moulinex products.

6 Consolation prizes of P5,000 cash each for the other 6 finalists and Certificate of Participation.

Submission of Entries: September 26, 2011-November 15, 2011

Deadline of Entries: November 10, 2011 (6:00PM)

Qualifying Round: November 11,2011 (Judging: 1:00-6:00 PM)

Semi-Finals: November 18, 2011

Grand Finals: December 3, 2011

For further information, please log on to their official website www.moulinexyoucook.com or email moulinexyoucook@gmail.com

You could also call Mr. Marvin Mancera, Brand Marketing Assistant-Moulinex at 681-6161 or 681-6163.