Hello Mommies! How's your week? It has been a rainy week so far.  For some, it's quite gloomy, sa iba naman, its perfect for cuddling and just chillin' at home with their kids and hubby/wifey, while for others, another baha and traffic stories at streets.

Ours have been a little down.  Sunod sunod ang pagkakasakit ng mga kids ko due to often change of weather.  Ganyan na yata talaga ang panahon ngayon.  Konting ulan, ubo at sipon agad.  The worst part was that ang bilis kumalat ng virus.  My baby Axxel started it with a cough and cold then nahawa na si Yani and then Gabo.  Axxel got worse that is why I have to leave from work for his check up. Gabo still has a dry cough kaya nebulizer nanaman ang peg namin every night.  Good thing Yani recovered fast.  

Ang hirap talaga magkasakit ano? Our emotions are very high sa bahay.  Ito nga ang lagi kong line eh: "Ang pasensya ko hindi basta basta nauubos, pero ang pera ko konting konti na lang!" But really, it's so hard to see my kids suffer from colds and flu especially Axxel.  He finds it hard to sleep at night because his allergy attacks also.  However, I have to keep myself together for them.

Owwwkies! Back to the real storya na.  I have a question mga Mommies: When did you start cleaning your child's teeth?  According to Peditarics, parents should start cleaning their baby's teeth twice a day as soon as you see his first little tooth bud emerging.  They said that if you start early, your baby will get used to having his teeth cleaned. 

Ako? I am so guilty of this.  It's my fault that I did not educate myself when it comes to cleaning my children's teeth.  I know in my mind that it is important to take care of those little pearly white teeth of our babies, but sometimes it's easier to forget than I would like =(. It is one of the things that I took for granted when Gabo and Yani were still babies. That is why todo catch up ang ginagawa namin ngayon.  We lessen their junk food plus candies plus chocolate intake, and we religiously dedicated cleaning time talaga with them. It's never too late.

Good thing there are already a lot of brands and tools that offer dental care and protection to our kids' teeth even if they're still infants.  And I am glad that I have found Spiffies when I went to one of Mommy Mundo's event.

Spiffies Tooth Wipes is the pediatrician’s answer to what the American Academy of Pediatrics officially considers an epidemic rise in early childhood tooth decay and a revolutionary new approach to oral health. It’s a disposable, convenient towelette that simply wraps around your finger, making it easier than ever before to clean your child’s teeth and gums. 

Spiffies are ultimately so effective because of their high concentration of the main ingredient, xylitol, a naturally occurring sweetener. Xylitol has been proven to significantly reduce tooth decay rates by reducing harmful bacteria that have also been shown to cause sinus infections, allergies and asthma. 

Spiffies has been clinically tested by the International & American Associations of Dental Research and is recommend by pediatricians worldwide.

Spiffies Toothwipes is one of the best selling products of Spiffies and an excellent way to start your baby's oral care.  Remember your babies when they just bite anything that they can grab? irritated? Drooling? Or when you hear their screeching teeth and gums? That is because they are already teething! 


Spiffies Tooth Wipes have been clinically proven to reduce cavities by up to 72% with regular use, and are uniquely designed to help parents clean their children’s teeth in a comforting, enjoyable, and pain-free way. The nubby texture provides a soothing massage on infant gums that can ease teething pain and also effectively scrubs away plaque, and the naturally sweet flavors create a positive experience with oral health that can last a lifetime.


A box has 20 sachets of wet wipes.  Just wrap around your finger then wipe your little one's teeth, gums and tongue. I use this to Axxel every after eating especially when he eats something that has sugar in it and after drinking milk to prevent tooth decay.  Keep it refrigerated! A cooled Spiffies wipe gives quick relief to irritated gums without numbing agents.

Tip: The wipes is actually big for a one time usage so you can actually cut it into half for more cleaning.  I am doing that because based on experience, only the part of the wipes that is wrapped in your finger goes to the entire teeth and gums.  Sayang naman 'yung the rest of the wipes where you can actually use it pa for your next cleaning time. =)

Once your baby has several teeth, you could try using a small toothbrush with just two or three rows of very soft bristles.  Brush once in the morning and once before bed.  Starting this routine early will help make it a habit for your child.  You can use Spiffies Tooth Gel.  It is in liquid gel form that is not just for kids but is also perfect for adults, seniors, and patients with special needs.

A pea size, or even smaller than that in your babies' brush goes a loooooong way.

Spiffies Toothgel comes in two yummy flavors, strawberry and grape!
Spiffies is Pediatrician developed and safe to swallow by babies. Its main ingredient is Xylitol, which is an all-natural ingredient clinically proven to reduce cavities and prevent tooth decay!  I love it so much it became a bonding time for me and my little boy. He likes it too co'z he enjoys biting my index finger! Tawa ng tawa ang bagets. Huhuhu.
These has been my favorite things nowadays.  If someone asks me what's inside my bag, ito na 'yun! =)
For inquiries, call or text: 0917-8473739 or 0920-9500358 
or email crescombiomedics@gmail.com
You can also visit their FB account at Spiffies Infant Oral Wipes Philippines

There you go!  Happy teeth cleaning Mommies!
We all dream of a good life, even it's subjective, most likes to experience to live, breathe and spend what the few elites fortunately receive. We dream to live in a mansion, taste  delicious and sumptuous dishes and to have our own yacht. Now, everything is possible, to experience and its just two hours away from Manila. 

Subic Bay Yacht Club for years was a membership only facility. If you don't have the 6 digits for the fee, the luxury and exceptional experience that only those few blessed with fortunes, these will only be limited to them. Well, good news, the premiere marina is extending their membership to non members to feel, enjoy, eat, experience and well, try to be an elite even just for a day or two. Thanks to the Subic Bay Yacht Club management and stakeholders for sharing the paradise. 

According to its official website ( subicbayyachtclub.ph), the SBYC is located North West of Manila, the Club is set with Zambales Mountain range on the Eastern part and the tranquil Subic Bay that opens to the South China Sea on the west. A perfect paradise with safe harbors and pristine flat waters. A vacation destination with elegant design. An exquisite service and warm hospitality. Experience us, Experience Subic Bay Yacht Club.

Here's why you need to experience Subic Bay Yacht Club:

1. It's a paradise 

In the hustle and bustle of city life, whether you're from Manila or in any parts of the world, Subic Bay Yacht Club offers the million dollar view of the bay and surrounded by mountains. We love to escape stress and just to look at the pristine and relaxing view gave us that moment that we all need, the feeling of rejuvenation. 


2. Accommodation 

The different choices of rooms with the options base on your budget and need comes in handy from as low as Php 6,000. According to its website, The variety of accommodation at Subic Bay Yacht Club shares an inviting and functional space. All are spacious and elegantly designed to satisfy the discriminating taste of every member and guest. Each room and suite offers a balcony, with selected suites having a marina vista.



3. Food 

Breakfast is always grand at Subic Bay Yacht Club. The variety of dishes in a buffet set up makes one likes to go back and to start the morning right. 


4. Pool and Jacuzzi 

The elegantly designed swimming pools are just part of the complete package. Everyone who checked in can use this facility. You can just relax in this place while checking out the different yachts over the bay which is just 20 feet or less away from the pool. 

All rooms are equipped with a jacuzzi. One thing that makes SBYC different from the rest. 


5. Hospitality 

The moment one steps in the facility of Subic Bay Yacht Club, you can feel how friendly, professionally trained and naturally accommodating all the personnel from the bell boy to the managers on duty.  

Subic is a first class municipality in the province of Zambales, located along the northern coast of Subic Bay in the Philippines. According to the census of May 2010, it has a population of 89,724 and a 1st class Income classification.

Like Iba, the provincial capital, and neighboring Olongapo City, Subic is also a fast-growing municipality and expected to become a component city. It is a former home of one of the largest US military facilities outside of the US mainland, the Subic Bay Naval Base.


For more information:

Subic Bay Yacht Club 

Rizal Highway corner Burgos Street

Subic Bay Freeport Zone 

047 252 5211- 047 252 6586


Who among you have a pest free home? as in 'yung zero pest ha, and when I say pest, these are the ants, cockroach, rats, and mosquitoes.  If you don't see them in your house, well, lucky you!

Unlike you, I am not that lucky when it comes to those pesky pests.  I really hate them! I am actually working in a government agency that promotes and advocates peace and non-violence, but when it comes to them gusto ko talaga maging bayolente! haha! I admit, I am now seeing mice in our home and they are not just 1 or 2 but maybe 4! Holycow! that is so embarrassing, I know, but that's the truth. I don't know where are they coming from but maybe in our garden because we have like 2-3 banana trees outside our house, or maybe in our garage and drainage areas.  Sila talaga ang mga peste sa bahay namin.  They eat our food for survival, they chew furniture made of woods, they even left droppings everywhere.  A really pain the ass.

One of our solutions was to use a fly catcher.  We have been such a fan of fly catcher as a means of trapping them and we have been successful during our first trial stage.  However, matalino talaga ang mga daga.  Hindi ko alam kung saan nila kinukuha ang brain cell nila because they really are intelligent.  The rat's whiskers and their sense of smell is so dominant and sensitive.  The past few days, wala na kaming nakikitang dumidikit sa fly catcher and worse, I even saw one of them na talagang umiiwas on the catcher.  They must really be that good.

But hep...hep...hep, I found this one effective solution that will terminate them all. Bwahahaha! 
Home Pest Solution by Jardine Distribution Inc.
I hate to use the word terminate but this is really what this product is invented for, to kill those rats and mice.  This is the Klerat Pellets and Blocks.  It is just one of the Home Pest Solutions by Jardine Distribution, Inc. that heals our headache and saves or home from those unwanted pests.   They also have products for ants, cockroaches, and also for mosquitoes.




SINGLE FEED

Klerat kills both rat and mice in just one feed. Other rodenticides can only get rid of rats and not mice. Other rat killers in the market also require several feeding for them to acquire enough poison before they die, thus, more expensive to use.

LESS COST PER RAT
Just a little of Klerat is all you need to kill rats and mice. Klerat requires the least amount of bait among all rodenticide baits. For a 250-gram rat, just 3 grams of Klerat is enough to kill it.

KILLS RAT AND MICE
Only Klerat contains Brodicacoum, the latest and most effective rodenticide in the market against rats and mice. Other brands can only kill rats.



EASY TO USE
Klerat pellet is very convenient and ready to use. Klerat Pellet is in easy to use tray packs. While, Klerat Wax Block can be nailed to make sure it will stay in place.


Ant Control That is Clearly Superior
Optigard Ant Bait is a gel form type of ant bait in a convenient syringe packaging that offers the most advanced technology in killing and eliminating ants.
Optigard Ant Bait has an excellent broad-spectrum control of many ant species including Argentine, Carpenter, Odorous House, Ghost and other pest ant species.
Optigard Ant Bait has a non-repellent formula that has excellent palatability which can last for more than two full weeks after baiting. It has a dual killing action designed to attract and kill ants and the colony. Once ingested, ants will not die immediately; instead ants return to the nest and transfer the bait to their nest-mates eliminating the entire colony, including queens.
Optigard is also very convenient to use as it is odorless. It does not cause staining as it has clear color compared with other ant gel bait with yellowish color.

Optigard Roach Bait is the advanced technology in killing and eliminating roaches as it offers longer lasting effect, convenient, easy to use, no odor and mess compared with the traditional spray and chalk insecticide.
Optigard Roach Bait has an excellent broad-spectrum control of many cockroach species including: German, American and orientals.
Optigard also has a unique dual mode of action with no documented resistance to the active ingredient. It also provides longer protection better than spray, up to 30 days protection.


Optigard is also very convenient to use as it is odorless and does not cause staining.



ZAP AK (AK Stands for All Knockdown) Cockroach Killer is a high quality insecticide specially formulated to effectively kill cockroaches without the irritating smell.
Formulated to effectively kill cockroach
ZAP AK Cockroach Killer’s high quality active ingredients plus advanced formulation provide faster knockdown power to kill cockroach compared to regular multi-insect killer in the market.
Sure quality
ZAP AK Cockroach Killer is distributed by Jardine Distribution Inc., a known multinational marketing and distribution company; while the active ingredient is sourced from Sumitomo Chemical, a leading Japanese chemical company.

ZAP AK (AK Stands for All Knockdown) Multi Insect Killer is a high quality insecticide specially formulated to provide fast- killing power against mosquitoes, cockroaches and flies without the irritating smell.
Faster knockdown power
ZAP AK’s high quality active ingredients plus advanced formulation provide faster knockdown power than the other brands in the market
Sure quality
ZAP AK is distributed by Jardine Distribution Inc., a known multinational marketing and distribution company; while the active ingredient is sourced from Sumitomo Chemical, a leading Japanese chemical company.
Anti-Dengue
ZAP AK has an anti-dengue formula to combat dengue carrying mosquitoes.


ZAP AK (AK Stands for All Knockdown) Mosquito Killer is a high quality insecticide specially formulated to effectively kill mosquito without the irritating smell.
Water-based formula to effectively kill mosquito
ZAP AK Mosquito Killer’s high quality active ingredients plus advanced formulation provide faster knockdown power to kill mosquito compared to regular multi-insect killer in the market.
Sure quality
ZAP AK Mosquito Killer is distributed by Jardine Distribution Inc., a known multinational marketing and distribution company; while the active ingredient is sourced from Sumitomo Chemical, a leading Japanese chemical company.
Anti-dengue
ZAP AK Mosquito Killer has an anti-dengue formula to combat dengue carrying mosquitoes.
All of their ZAP products are a great value for money.  They are more affordable and effectively control mosquito, yet provides better performance than other brands.
I am pretty sure that all of wants to provide the best care and need for our family.  Pests are dangerous harmful to us as they brought deadly diseases.  Why waste our money with those pricey pest controls when we can choose a more inexpensive products that effectively works just like those leading brands or probably more.
Home Pest Solutions by Jardine Distribution are proven and tested worldwide providing effective and safe protection against pests.

 Happy pest free home everyone!

Kids at times, tends to be unstoppable on eating junk foods especially candies, when not guided properly.  That is why it is in every parent's wishlist to have a candy created that is not just purely delicious in taste but also high in vitamins and minerals.  If Willy Wonka is here in real life, that will be on the top of my list.  But Mr. Wonka is just fictional (sigh). Good heavens, there is Rebisco who just recently launched a product named Vita Cubes! These are cube -shaped jelly candies that come in five different flavors - strawberry, apple, grape, orange, and mango.  


I was invited to the launch of Rebisco's Vita Cubes together with the other Mommies of the Mommy Bloggers Philippines at Fun Ranch, Ortigas.  Gabo and I are very excited since it will be another bonding and learning experience for us.  Before the event started, we were offered to have a free ride all you can and an access to Playdium.   As always, lumabas nanaman ang pagka hyper ng bata =).







There were a lot of Mommies who participated in the event.  The place looks like a kiddie party kaya patok na patok sa mga kids! They serve sumptuous merienda buffet, and all of the Mommies are super active and participative in all of the games.  Hindi nagpatalo sa mga bagets haha. There are also magic shows that made the kids go aahhhhh and ohhhhhh!















During the event, the brand manager of the Vita Cubes presented to us more details about the product.  Vitamins in a form of candy? Can you believe it?  At first, I was like really? But when they explained the contents of the products, I became a believer na! For me, it was worth a try instead of those "fruit" jelly candies that we see nowadays in the market that contains a lot of sugar and preservatives.  This Vita Cubes, aside from having a delicious taste, are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals that are important for growing children.  It is in a jelly cube form (much like those with gummy bears) that are easy to chew and swallow.  Vita Cubes contains Lysine, Zinc, Vit. A, Vit. B, Vit. C, and Vit. E.  Oh diba! All the vitamins that helps our children to grow healthy and strong are all in a cube.

                   


These Vita Cubes are very safe for children ages 1 and up!  No limit as of how many they can eat (it depends on how much their stomach can consume).  In fact, they could eat 1 sachet in just one sitting. 




It is our role control and adjust the sweets intake of our kids if we do not want them to acquire diseases that will lead to obesity.  I am so happy that there are candies now like Vita Cubes that helps boost the energy and growth of our kids.  I must say that it also lessens my mommy guilt =).  This is the perfect alternative to our sweet tooth kiddies.  I always put a pack of this as an added baon for my 2 kids.

Where to buy?

  • Vita Cubes is available at all Mercury Drug outlets, SM Supermarket, Robinson's Supermarkets, Waltermart, landmark, Puregold, Mini Stop, local grocery stores, and most especially sa ating mga suking sari-sari store tindahan!
  • May be bought per box (containing 10 pcs. of 50g packs) or per individual 50g pack
How much?
  • Vita Cube Singles (P1.00 per piece)
  • Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for a 50g pack is at Php 12. Super affordable!



Congratulations Rebisco for the successful launch of  Vita Cubes!  Gabo and I really enjoyed it.

Vita Cubes Yummy has never been this healthy.
Healthy has never been this yummy!
Weekends are so precious to us.  If there's one thing that I could trade my work of, that would be a forever weekend. Hahaha.  Monday pa lang gusto mo na ulit mag Friday. Relate?

Actually, ito talaga ang gusto kong sabihin.


Hahahaha! This meme is so funny! Pasok na pasok sa banga! Vacation mode lagi ang peg =)

Well, but seriously, having a work for the past 8 years is really a blessing.  'Yung iba nga diyan nagpapakamatay maghanap ng trabaho tapos ikaw petics lang.  God has given us all the talents and skills that we need in order to provide for ourselves and to our family.  We should not take it for granted, instead we should be grateful especially if you are working for a good cause.

BUT, as much as we love our job, hindi ibig sabihin nun na 24/7 ka ng magtatrabaho.  Rest is very important if we want to be productive in a long week of working.  Kailangan mo din mag recharge paminsan minsan.  And what better way to do that is to spend your time with your loved ones.  As for me, it's a breath of fresh air when I'm with my family.  My husband and three kids help me a lot to regenerate my energy when I'm feeling tired and weak.

Every weekends, especially during Sundays, we see to it that we spend time together strolling. Kapag sinabing strolling, one thing that first comes into our mind is spending money right? Kung pupunta ka sa mall hindi mo maiiwasan bumili ng anik anik or to buy toys that your kids pressured you to do so. Lol!  In addition, most of the playgrounds or play areas, may it be indoor or outdoor, usually has an entrance free. It will be very costly if you are always going out and that is a No No especially if you are just earning averagely. 

With that, I wanted to share with you guys my family's outdoor experience on a budget at Bluebay Walk.  It was a month ago when we went there.  Bluebay Walk is the new lifestyle center located at Metro Park, EDSA cor. Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City. 

 See map below.
The Vicinity Map
The first thing that excites all of us most specially the kids, is the wide and huge play area. The kids and even adults can play and run all round, while you can.  And the best thing is that it's for everyone! There is no entrance fee.










There are also shops where you can rent a bike or a motor bike for kids.  As for us, we bring our kids' own bike! Yes, you can do that para less gastos.

The huge spread of green grass is also conducive for those who have babies.  You can stroll them or even train them on how to simply crawl, stand, or walk.  The area is big enough to hold a lot of people but since it is just new, the place is less crowded pa.


Axxel's newly cut hair: kalbo =)

Note:  The construction that you see at our back is far from the open area.  The spot that we are sitting is very safe from debris =)
The place also has a lot of restaurants.  Some of these are:

  • Manila's Best Coffee
  • Velvet Friends Cat Cafe Company
  • Crisostomo
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • The Food Club
  • Burger King
  • Jollibee
  • McDonalds'
  • UCC Clockwork
  • Curry Bee
  • Yamato Bakery Cafe
  • Project Pie
  • Chowking
  • Kimono Ken Japanese Restaurant
  • Quick Stomack by Chado Tea Room
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Persia Grill
  • Bonchon Chicken
  • Army Navy Burger + Burito
  • Mini Pies and Tarts
  • Le Coeur de France
  • Angel N Kiss Bakery
  • Mitsuyado Sei-Men
  • J.Co Donuts and Coffee
  • The Ostrich Farm
  • Hot Star Large Fried Chicken
  • Conti's Bakeshop and Restauant

Whew! That was long!  Here are the shopping stores naman in case hindi talaga mapigilan hehe.

Shoes, bags and accessories: American Tourister, Aspray, Flyinf Dutchman, L-Time Studio, MBT, Payless, Samsonite, Sneak Peak, Superga
Beauty and Wellness: Bites and Smiles, GQ Barbershop, Gold's Gym, Jesi Mendez Salon, Lets Face It, My Lash, Nail Cocktails, Tips N' Toes
Home: Japan's Home Center, Kitchen Works, Make Room and More
Gadgets: Data Blitz, Switch Apple, Technopop
Apparel: Maui and Sons, My Kids Collective, Springfield
Sporting Goods: Paulina's Cycle Center, Proline, Grind
Wines and Liquor: European Wines and Liquor 
Convenience Store: Family Mart

You can also bring your food but please be sure to also bring your own plastic garbage bag. Please lang.  The grass area is so clean and you can never see any candy wrapper or plastic snacks littering there.  We didn't bring any food kasi hindi pa namin alam na pwede but next time we will definitely bring sandwiches and drinks.

Yani is still negotiating with her Daddy hehe






I am so loooving this moment.  This little boy always put smiles in our hearts.






Bluebay Walk is the newest place for family where you can all bond, unwind, chill, eat, do outdoor shopping, and listen to a relaxing music.  I am not sure but I think there are live bands that performs every night.



Bluebay Walk is open from 9:00 am - 10:00 pm everyday.
Happy Weekend!









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Hi! I'm Ma. Celin Mendoza but Celin will do. I'm a peace worker, youngest daughter, entrepreneur, contented wife, devoted and meticulous mom of 3 June's and a DIY addict!!! This blog will be your ultimate partner in crime when the going gets tough =) Want to do something interesting together? Shoot me an email to: macelinmendoza@gmail.com

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