teaching hygiene

besides playing an important role in disease prevention, good hygiene promotes self-esteem, responsibility and price in appearance, rewards that will pay off now in the early years and all throughout adolescence and childhood.  why don't you start making a hygiene a part of your children's lives. sharing some tips below.

make it a habit  - routines are the cornerstone of every child's behavior. Instilled in his mind the rituals

make it fun - a dash of humor and fun can make " cleaning -up " more enjoyable

make it safe - child-friendly props help a lot , a step stool near the sink for him to sand on when washing.
test bath water temperature ,  use gentle to eyes shanpoos and mild soaps

reward with words -compliment them by saying " good job " , " great " " i love it ". praise their efforts

try to teach - explain anything you'd want them to know , a good habit, perhaps, lecturing on the value

of personal hygiene and school life

be a role model - what better way to teach your children than doing it yourself. if you practice good hygiene

habits your children will naturally imitate these positive behaviors, making them thei own

mont albo massage hut

Mont Albo Massage Hut is a 24-hour massage center specializing in affordable Traditional massages (indigenous therapies), body scrubs and other spa treatments. The first of its kind, it started as a small massage clinic and home treatment on March 2007 in an old apartment in Washington St., Makati City.

I experienced the Swedish Massage, This massage was credited to the Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner Per Henrik Ling and Johan Georg Mezger (the Dutch practitioner who adopted French names to the strokes). The standard, medically oriented Western massage popularly used in rehabilitation clinics and spas worldwide but with improved 5 basic strokes to suit the modern Filipino busy lifestyle. A surprise for massage fanatics.

» 1 hour. Php 350.00

laugh with god today : "Humans will never survive without being touched.”

tuna pasta

the kitchen starting to love me =)
so here's a healthy pasta recipe that you can enjoy when you're on a tight budget


serves 3-6 peeps

400 grams spaghetti noodles
1/4 cup olive oil
4 to 6 garlic heads, chopped
3 to 6 big tomatoes, seeded cut into strips or bigger if you want too
2 cans tuna
2 bunches of cauliflower / brocolli
pinches of  mr. salt and  mrs. pepper

1  Cook spaghetti noodles. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a pan.

2  Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant. Add more if a stronger flavor is desired. Add sliced tomatoes and cauliflowers. Cook until a bit floppy

3  Add a can of tuna in water, drained. Heat through. Toss in the pasta. Add salt and pepper.

laugh with god today : kiddos loves it so much =)

nice to be back

i miss blogging but what i miss most was my online friends who keeps on sharing their thoughts and leaving sweet messages to my site. been busy these past few days, here's a list of what i did and will try to blog each one of them soon:

1. weekend getaway a acuatico beach in batangas

2. nutriquiz review for my eldest son

3. organizing reviewers for the upcoming quarterly exams of my two boys

4. spa / massage with friends =)

5. tons of works ( after all the out of town vacay)

6. made a delightful tuna pasta for the family , cooking was a big deal for me =)

till then..continue to laugh with god for all  unending blessings

p.s thanks to spanish pinay  & michi for tagging for the fire blog award

lost days of youth

many teenagers today plunge into early marriages. in a way, it was somehow dissappointing how such kids are sent to schools and taught to live the right way and yet, in a snap throw away their youthful lives.

early marriages usually break apart rather early too. those young hearts need all the time to free, as they are too adventurous to be out in the world. but after some time, a feeeling of suffocation sets within the relatinship and then the marriage fails.

the days of the youth are the most exciting and most cherished. let our youth be the most memorable stage of life. never squander your teenage years.

i can laugh with god today :

please bless my wonderful sons, nieces and nephews to let their youthful years be fruitful.

be an earth angel

at home:

off - that's the magic word. switch off the lights whenever you leave any room. turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth. turn off the radio whne you're tired of listening and if the crap it croons doesn't sound like music anymore. or have you not heard of noise pollution?

in the community :

scattered garbage is really an eyesore so c'mon, clean your surroundings. segregation of  biodegradable and non- biodegradable trash will be a great idea. gardening and tree planting projects is such a good activity.

in school:

carpool for schoolmates who live in the area would be a help to save gas. nearby school, why not walk?

you can use this daily exercise.

try using your talents in the art club, promote this positive idea to create posters, streamers or flyers dedicated to mother earth.

within yourself:

recycle papers, cards, bags etc. try rechargeable batteries for a change, because batteries that you throw away contain hazardous chemicals that seep into the ground. dispose you garbage properly. use eco-friendly materials.

i can laugh with god today : together let's respect the sanctity of life,

not just ours.

pictures below : my A, together with his montesorrian classmates during "save the earth "program





black mamba

the black mamba, kobe bryant had a short visit in manila last week for nike tour and visit his charity outreach for gawad kalinga ( a mini basketball clinic for underpriviledged kids). kobe went to the Gawad Kalinga community to meet with young athletes from GK youth and share them tips on how they can improve their game.

bryant assigned himself the nickname of "Black Mamba", citing a desire for his basketball skills to mimic the snake of that name's ability to "strike with 99% accuracy at maximum speed, in rapid succession.

but he'll be back again on.......23th of july!!! yes, he's definitely coming back to play an exhibiton game at the araneta coliseum with chris paul and tyreke evans.

i can laugh with god today:  gawad kalinga sports typically help  underpriviledged kids academically and socially as well

when the going gets tough

the tough burst laughing?!! lol! think of the last time you laughed. think of the good that belly did for you more than lose body aches. didn't you know it was your much-needed workout? for one thing, laughter's tears eliminate harmful toxins from your body.second, your cardiovascular system is improved by the heart's pumping action, encouraging a healthy exchange of air in your lungs. and experts says that 20 percent of guffawing gives your heart the same workout as 3 minutes of rowing.

however, the advantage lies at your ability to laugh. why, to laugh ?  you don't need a special equipment, clothing or schedule..so, who says that the best thing in life are not free? some of us laugh at a punchline of a joke. but how many are ready to laugh at life's punches?

join with us, laugh with god today =)

pucci pups

i used to love dogs since then but from the rapid growth of dog bite cases, i preferred not to own one because our previous dog bit my grandma that's why i develop the concept to be scared of them. although many advances have been made, rabies remains a neglected, preventable, under-reported, and untreatable disease with the highest case fatality rate of any infectious disease.

i still admire their whining, tail-wiggling behavior that's  why i started collecting pucci pups to  fill-in my longingness to have a live one again.

i can laugh with god today: thank you for such organizations that spreading awareness from rabies.

mickey mouse music festival 2011

m-i-c-k-e-y  m-o-u-s-e ....yes, mickey mouse is coming to town  and set to be staged this year at the waterfront cebu city hotel from september 23-25 and at the araneta coliseum from october 5-9 for manila shows. tickets are exclusively available at ticketnet located at all sm department stores.

mommies, save the date and see you there!

i can laugh with god today: thank you disney, this is a great bonding time for families

strawberries

my family loves strawberries , fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up our meal. here in the philipines, strawberries are very perishable, they should only be purchased a few days prior to use. it was mostly found in the north part of luzon which is baguio city!

What's New and Beneficial About Strawberries :

• ranked the 50 best antioxidant sources
• improved blood sugar regulation
• lowers levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein
• cardiovascular support and prevention of cardiovascular diseases
• improved regulation of blood sugar, with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
• prevention of certain cancer types including breast, cervical, colon, and esophageal cancer

i can laugh with god today: thanks for these fruits that has a lot of health benefits

mc donalds coca cola glasses

mc donalds coca cola glasses, i love to collect them because they are molded into coca cola can shapes. there are six colors to choose from. its so easy to have them, just buy any value meal and add php25.

i  find charcoal shade so classy, had two already.

mc donalds, here i come for four more!

i can laugh with god today: thanks for these great promos

proud to see the difference

here are the photos of Alec Hadiel's appearance on the NIDO 3+ digital billboard along SM North EDSA and EDSA Boni (Southbound)

he looks so cute! his photos was featured last August 19-21, 2010.
my love for  him was absolutely deserved to be larger than life. 

 

i can laugh with god today : thanks for sharing my pride and joy to the world! thank you nido!

funky foam

we attended an animal  birthday themed party and i want to share these fabulous yet inexpensive funky foamed costumes. available in wonderful colours in both flat sheets and pre cut shapes. fantastic as a collage material or for decorating any arts and crafts projects. can be cut to any shape and warmed up then moulded to create fantastic 3D creative crafts. useful for both adults and kid crafts.

my online store offers a variety of  birthday give-aways made of funky foams. for customes we customize different designs. for more pictures kindly browse http://toylandia.multiply.com/photos/album/193/Party_Give-Aways

i can laugh with god today : birthdays are so special as we get special wishes from family and friends

mad sciene

one of the kids learning activities program they attended was mad science, it provides a unique assortment of hands-on programs, live presentations, theatrical productions and innovative products of science. in these activity the kids experienced innovative way of loving science and understanding it on a easy-fun way.

below was one of the live show they performed entitled as newton's revenge

interactive  experimenets

demystifying the law of motion

afterwards, an enticing meal was served

i can laugh with god today :

thanks for this educational, hilarious antic that brougt a big commotion for my kids to love science

toylandia

ola! just want share my online toy store, http://www.toylandia.multiply.com/. it was featured last june, 2010 at people's journal newspaper and smart parenting website. thanks to the complimentary exposure done by anna marie tiangco. the article  was consist of how the physical store start-up and continue to grow until we reaches the high- tech world of online selling. 

for start-up entrepreneurs, here are some words of wisdom to rely on;

•  be friendly and sincere
•  be dedicated
•  be honest
•  be a responsible seller
•  be hand-ons on its operation
•  work as a family
•  love your business dearly

 

feel free to drop-by and enjoy  online shopping.

i can laugh with god today, i'm grateful for the wonderful growing business he gave to us

smooches

what a great sunday morning when someone grabbed you for this sweet morning kisses. i love you alec.

i can laugh with god today for having such a sweet baby . happy sunday everyone! don't forget to attend the liturgy of the eucharist

mango bravo

pump-up for his brother's birthday cake

who cannot resist conti's mango bravo cake, its the all time family favorite. layered meringue with lots of cashew nuts in between and a good layer of chocolate mousse topped with sliced mangoes. one of the best seller of conti’s bakeshop. its a must try cake!

they started out as a simple family restaurant in the heart of Paranaque, Conti’s opened with just a few tables and the desire to serve people with delectable dishes. satisfied clients, including us kept on coming back for their culinary treasures. now, they have eight branches around the metro and aside from pastries they also offers a complete mouth-watering meals.

i can laugh with god today for another good and healthy year for my eldest son, aaron

zuni

zuni are a  tribe of pueblo native americans in the united states . here in manila, it's  an elegant but casual dining venue located at greenbelt 5, makati city. it offers a variety of soups, salads, seafoods, meats, pastas, risottos, desserts, souffles and sherbets. they also offer a buy one, take one house wines in  per shot, glass or bottles.

me and my colleagues dropped there to try their new ala carte creations, i gave them 5 star for the overall feedback. the  quality of  food i've ordered  was very enticing and the  price was reasonable. the service rendered was great, waiters are very courteous and attentive. the physical environment was cozy and the interior was very elegant. but the most important area that i've always double-checked are the washrooms, it was very clean, scented with aroma oils, brightly -lit  and well -equipped with toilet supplies. 

here are some pictures to drool upon =) boun appetitto!



sauteed US diver scallops & tiger prawns - php895



barbecued baby -back ribs - php600

strawberry yogurt layerd with pistachio - php210

i can laught with god today for the good friends of mine and the times we've shared

travel alerts

i've been very busy this  previous week. tough work due to unending travel news alert, it's hard for us travel consultants to confirm flights  because of continously suspending flights of many carriers.

here are some informations for you be aware of prior  travel booking;

- a travel alert on the Air France website indicates the union representing Air France maintenance workers has called for a strike

-  Air Zimbabwe declared that all domesctic flights will remain suspended as long as the two 737-200 planes are still grounded 

- the Buenos Aires Herald reported on Friday that the ash cloud being produced by Chile's Puyehue volcano has returned to Buenos Aires and is causing flight delays at the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ministro Pistarini International airports

- all Tiger Airways flights in Australia have been grounded for the next five days after the CASA cited serious safety concerns

ask us of what great smile is



with our norwegian bosses

i can laugh with god today, despite of these aircrat delays my passengers were all embarked safely

go azkals

the philipppine azkals team were all set for their  home game against the sri lankan brave reds at the rizal memorial stadium today as they tangle for the right to advance to the next round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

the stadium was newly renovated  to  accomodate 12,000 seats and as per my ticket information, it was already sold out since last month. filipinos were all excited to witness this memorable event. my family as well, they are in high spirits.

goodluck azkals!!! i am very proud of you guys!

i can laugh with god today, team azkals are fully blessed with great sports, supportive family and fans.