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Baby-proofing Our Homes.

NT — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:20:44 +0000

Baby proofing (or child proofing after the first 12 months) is one of the most important things that consists parenthood. As parents, it is our utmost duty to keep our babies safe all the time. Danger is everywhere, even in our homes so we can never be complacent on just about anything that surround our babies.

There are a lot of child safety tips on parenting books or even on the web. There are also shops online specializing in providing the best baby-proofing products like baby gates, outlet covers, corner cushions, window guards, child safety locks and many more. When it comes to baby proofing products one of the shops trusted by many is Kid Safe Inc. As the name implies, they are committed to providing the best baby proofing brands that will help parents in safeguarding their babies at home. For more helpful tips about baby and children’s safety at home, check out the KiSafe Blog or you can also follow their updates on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube.

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Discounted Hannah Banana Dresses

NT — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:15:48 +0000

Speaking of sale alerts, take a look at these Hannah Banana stylish and fashionable clothes for little girls that are on sale. The discounted prices are simply irresistible. Actually, I’m really tempted to shop for my niece. It’s very timely because it’ll be her birthday next month. This is the perfect time to score a lot of loots for her since they’re all generously discounted. The following are the eye candies that would most probably end up in my shopping cart.

Drypers’ Super Sulit Treats Promo

NT — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:14:20 +0000

For those Mommies and babies out there who are a big fan of Drypers Diapers, here is a treat that you should not miss.

Grab a specially-marked Drypers pack now to enjoy sulit treats from McDonald’s! So be sure to keep those Drypers pack and set aside those quick weight loss regimens first and indulge in your favorite Burger Mcdo or McChicken meals. This is available in selected GMA and South Luzon McDonald’s outlets though and the promo will run from April 21 until May 31, 2010. For more information about this contest and be updated with other promo alerts from Drypers, be sure to add their account to your Facebook contacts.

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The Prize and Baby Company’s Baby Fair.

NT — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:51:05 +0000

We finally were able to claim the little one’s prize of Php 500 Baby Company gift card from Manila Bulletin last Saturday. This is his prize for being chosen as the winner among the featured babies in their March 7’s issue of Kiddie Greets or those celebrating their birthdays for that week. Last year, he also won the same prize for his first birthday and since the gift card doesn’t expire and is still unused until now, we now have a total of Php 1000 worth of gift cards to spend on Baby Company products soon. It’s very timely because they have an ongoing Baby Fair until May 2 where selected products are discounted up to 50% off. I’m thinking of buying him a new pair of shoes or a few apparels or if there’s not much great selections, we might just spend all these on his diapers. Wow, those are a lot. Now the husband’s asking if I can participate him too if there are such contests for grownups. He said, he’ll be spending the prize on men’s clothing to fill his closet. There goes the comical and jerky side of him again.

The Big Outlet Sale 2010

NT — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:30:46 +0000

Attention shopaholics out there!

Malibu Enterprise, BPI Express Credit Edge & SUN Cellular is coming up this weekend with The BIG OUTLET SALE 2010!

WHEN: April 16-18, 2010 (Friday – Sunday) from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Megatent, 30 Meralco Ave. Ortigas Center
WHAT: Up to 80% off on select lifestyle and technology brands such as Lacoste, Speedo, Bulgari, Dockers, Prada, Calvin Klein, Paul Smith, Max Factor, Adidas, Nike Golf, Swatch, Power Mac Center, Canon, Ray Ban and many more!

What a perfect timing to shop your favorite branded items since it’s payday today. Make sure to spare some money and get the gadgets, apparels, summer items, watches, perfumes and many more. Who knows you may even be able to scour weight loss products there just perfect to drive those flabs away and will pave way for a sexier and slimmer you this summer.

Entrance fee is Php 50 but waived for BPI Cardholders and children ages 12 years old and below.

Stand a chance to win free entrance tickets by joining the Goodie Giveaway Contest at Trip or Treats blog.

Baby Toys.

NT — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:02:21 +0000

Playing time is essential in a child’s development. The infant’s first years are deeply formative. The skills necessary in physical and emotional development can be nurtured through play. Through playing, babies develop and enhance their motor skills. They respond to touch, taste, smell..basically their senses are stimulated.

Just like any kids, my son, now a toddler, absolutely loves playing. His play time either includes us playing games with him like peek-a-boo and other physical engaging activities.

I’ve already lost count how many toys now are filling Asher’s toy boxes. He has his favorites which he would always play with every single day while there are also toys that are just kept in his toy chest because they simply are unappealing to him. We seldom buy him new toys so I was really surprised on how fast they’ve abounded. He got most of them as birthday and Christmas presents. We’re thankful that most are educational Award Winning Toys and apt for his age and development. I know he’ll get more as he grows bigger and older. But we have to be firm and watchful because we don’t want him to play stuffs that promote violence or simply are dangerous.

Here are some of his favorite Baby Toys and Learning Toys that he has collected and loves playing with until now.

Balls. He has them in different colors and sizes. He loves throwing the plastic balls and kicking his soccer ball which his grandpa gifted him.

Light and Sound Toys. He’s delighted to observe the colorful lights and frequently dances to the music produced and imitates the sounds. They’re perfect as he learns to speak.

Shape Sorters. He hasn’t fully mastered distinguishing the correct shape to go to the proper hole but he’s on the right track. I just have to work on his patience because he easily gives up and gets frustrated if the shape does not fit.

Stacking Toys. He has perfected them. He loves stacking and knocking them down after.

Electronic Language Toys. He has the following Leap Frog toys: Little Touch Leappad, the Learn & Groove® Animal Sounds Guitar, the Learn & Groove® Musical Table and the Spin and Sing Alphabet Zoo.

Right now, it’s noticeable that his interests are changing and these toys are very apt for him:

An Animal Lover.

NT — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:00:34 +0000

I don’t know what’s with animals that constantly fascinates my two year old son. Whether it be animated such as in cartoons, or the real ones in Animal Planet documentaries, he has his full attention on them. The animals on his picture books are likewise his must-read and must-see stuffs everyday. Too bad, we have to take away and hide in the closet all his animal stuffed toys because of his asthma. I bet his day won’t be complete without touching and snuggling them. We likewise can’t pet furry home animals like cats and dogs. That is why I just feed his fancy of animals by buying him lots of animal books and let him have his daily dose of 1 hour TV watching of the Animal Planet channel. To further satisfy his liking, maybe I can also hang or display animal cheap crystal figurines in our future home so he has something to feast his eyes on. I’ll just make sure that he won’t reach it because these might end up in pieces. Here are some of the lovely animal crystal figurines I saw at Quality Overstock, a retailer of designer and collectible figurines as well as designer watches.

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Gymboree Spring Sale

NT — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:37:32 +0000

Spring has finally sprung.

There’s no better way to welcome it other than shopping and sprucing up our kids’ closet with Spring clothes and Easter dresses.

We don’t celebrate Spring here in my part of the world but I wait for seasons like these because it means sales and cool spring deals abound on the internet.

Too bad, I’m on a shopping freeze still but nevertheless, no one can stop me from doing my virtual shopping for my son at Gymboree’s Spring Sale.

Ski Team Rugby Shirt - $10.99 (was $22.75)

Stripe Dress Shirt - $15.99 (was $24.75)

Stripe Pullover - $8.99 (was $19.75)

Dark Wash Denim Pant - $14.99 (was $26.75)

Khaki Corduroy Pant - $7.99 (was $26.75)

Baby Boom, Baby Slings and Beauty Secrets for Pregnant Moms.

NT — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:10 +0000

We’ve just been notified that a close friend of ours is three months on the way and they’re expecting their second child by mid-September. This is the fourth or fifth notification we’ve received since this January so it’s another year of baby boom among in our circle of friends. Before I know it, we’ll get invited once again to baby shower parties one after another, then christenings…then first birthdays. It’ll be another round again, just like last year, of shopping for baby slings that we can gift the mothers-to-be and my little son’s playmates-to-be. Baby slings have always been our favorite baby shower gift. I simply love the stylish concept of these slings plus the advantages of baby wearing is simply divine.

Baby Slings from http://www.next9.org

Speaking of babies and pregnancies, here’s by the way a very apt tip that I just got from smartparenting.com.ph a while ago with reference still to my another pregnant friend’s acne dilemma earlier.

Model and entrepreneur, Annette Coronel, shares a few simple beauty secrets for pregnant moms. Remember, for acne that are pregnancy-related, do not right away just dab the best acne cleanser there is. As this type of acne is just hormonal, it’s best to consult the OB-gyne first before putting on any chemical or taking in any medication.

1. Exercise regularly to help keep the blood pressure within the normal range.
2. Drink plenty of fluids every day, especially water to flush out toxins.
3. Don’t give up makeup completely.
4. Get plenty of rest, take regular breaks during the day to relax and unwind, eat nutritious food, and make sure you get out of the house.
5. Remind yourself that you are beautiful.

I guess the fifth secret applies not only to the expecting moms but to every women in the world.

Of Acne Breakouts and Gap Maternity Fashion

NT — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:28:08 +0000

A pregnant friend just popped me a message over at YM and she’s complaining about her adult acne breakouts. Prior to pregnancy, she always had clear skin so it’s driving her crazy now. If I don’t understand how a pregnant woman can get so sensitive, I would have laughed over her reaction because she was lamenting as if her acne is the biggest problem in the whole world. But being a woman and having experienced pregnancy myself, I understand that her hormones are just acting up and that’s also causing her “ultra” sensitivity over this matter. I comforted her saying that it will clear up in no time and I just know the perfect remedy to her problem right now. Her mood changed in an instant when I showed her these stylish maternity dresses and fashion from Gap.