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The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus is Now in Smart Araneta Coliseum

December 23, 2019

Christmas season is getting very exciting through the years due to the festivities, attractions, and performances being showcased in different parts of the country, especially in the metro. In line with this, just recently, I've learned that an award-winning acrobatic troupe from the People's Republic of China is going to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum just in time for Christmas and new year! Kuya enjoyed watching Drum Tao with Paps two years ago and I am sure he is going to love this show too. Like me, he loves watching concerts and shows such as this and just because maybe due to his inclination to the performing arts. Tamang-tama, I also heard that this show is affordable kahit award-winning ang performance so pwedeng-pwedeng makapanood ang people from all walks of life especially "budgetarians" like us. Hindi na kailangang magdalawang-isip na bumili ng tickets!

Here are the details of the show that I am talking about!

Araneta City's entertainment mecca, the Smart Araneta Coliseum, brings in to the country the multi-awarded performances of the China National Acrobatic Troupe in a Christmas Show titled “The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus.”

The Grand China Acrobatic Circus presents the daring, the splendid, the bold and the spectacular. It features mind-blowing tricks, death-defying acts, graceful choreography loaded with color and excitement deftly presented by internationally renowned and multi-awarded Chinese acrobats.

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The Circus themed performance is set to give Filipinos personal firsts experience of heart-stopping shows, daring and thrilling performances guaranteed to be a hit among audiences young and old.

One never-to-missed act is the Rose Bud contortionist, a mythical fox in a trance of contortion and coquetry. Another jaw-dropping act is the Peking Opera’s Huadan (heroines) in Diabolo, where performers in majestic suits intrinsically play the Chinese Yo-yo.

The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Enjoy a 25% discount on every purchase of ten (10) tickets by using a Mastercard Debit, Credit, and Prepad card in any Ticketnet outlets. The promo can also be availed via www.ticketnet.com.ph and the Araneta City Mobile app by using the promo code MCARANETA25.

Interested buyers may also call 8911-5555.

To give you the glimpse of what to expect, I invite you to watch this:

The Grand China Acrobatic Circus Mastercard Promo runs under DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-21402 Series of 2019.

Game Plan for Success Batch 4

May 16, 2019

The feeling of exhaustion on my part started in November 2018, when I started pursuing further studies. The workload was doable but the adjustment period and wearing so many hats kept my hands tied. What was emotionally draining was sickness afflicted my family members and I. Indeed, I could not serve more than two Gods at the same time. I had to choose between my duties for my family over personal concerns which included blogging. Subconsciously I thought that I would be giving less for my family if I spent my time and effort updating my blog and social media sites. The mere fact that I would open my email, website, and social media sites made me anxious. I told my blogger friends that I would lie low for a while and asked if they could pitch in for my duties in maintaining BKS Moms Facebook Page, a mom page that I co-founded with them. I was so fortunate that they understood that I needed to rest and recover from burn out.

Yes, I was in a state of burn out for the nth time. I would usually be emotionally, psychologically, physically drained towards the end of every year but the kind of burn out that I had recently was so intense that I became confused and lost my sense of purpose. I questioned myself if I was doing the right thing. I doubted myself and felt that blogging wasn't for me anymore.

Towards the start of 2019, I tried to finish my blogging and writing backlogs. But every time I do so, I would just stare on my laptop for a couple of minutes. Instead of wasting my time waiting for ideas to come out my head, I would just close it and send myself to sleep. I would feel so ashamed because I could not deliver on time. Despite it all, I was still grateful because most of the people concerned were understanding. Completing the tasks and delivering just for the sake of delivering made me survive. Mediocrity when it comes to work was not innate in me and it made me more sad and frustrated. The fear of handling more tasks and commitment made me decline invites and opportunities. I just wallowed. I knew that the reputation that I built would be tainted. I was worried but I was helpless. I was on the verge of depression but I did my best to perform in school and remained faithful in doing my mom and business duties.

I knew my priorities. I continued to be valuable and needed but no matter what I did, I couldn't escape blogging. Attending the "Game Plan for Success Batch 4" in April struck me. If I may say it in Filipino, "Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig at nagising sa pagkakatulog ng mahimbing. Para akong sinampal sa magkabilang pisngi." For this, I would like to thank Viviene Bigornia, founder of The Fulfilled Women, because every time that I would lurk in confusion, sorrow, and sadness, she was one of those few special people who would remember me and pick me up from being down.

I read her book From Depressed to Determined and attended her Visual Boarding Workshop that helped me to start dreaming again for myself aside from for my family but the Game Plan for Success Batch 4 was the workshop that made me see the path to my goals much clearer. It made me realize the true purpose that I was trying to deny. It helped me see that my purpose was just right in front of me that I should not look far to see it. All I should do is to embrace it fully to reach self-actualization to be truly blissful.

The workshop was light and straightforward but emotional. The speakers' and participants' sharing of experiences brought me to tears. That was the moment when I realized that all of us have crosses to bear and it is up to us on how to carry our own cross. The speakers reminded me that, "There is always sunshine after the rain."

I will not delve deeper into what we have tackled because I want you to experience it yourself. There is a huge difference when you are present in the workshop than by just reading about it through this blog. The Fulfilled Women Community members are so warm, genuine, and supportive. They will embrace you for who you are and will let you feel that you are valued and purposeful.

That's why I encourage you, my female readers to join Batch 5 of Game Plan for Success this coming June 1 and also don't miss the Vision Boarding Workshop on June 15! I assure you that all your dreams and aspirations will be aligned with what you are intended to do in this world. For more details, you may visit The Fulfilled Women on Facebook.

Family Bonding Made Happier at SM and McDonald's #NationalThankYouWeek

November 28, 2018

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I was blessed to witness SM Supermalls and McDonald's National Thank You Week culminating activity in SM Mall of Asia's Central Atrium last Sunday, November 25, 2018.

In line with this, from November 22 to 25, all patrons of McDonald's stores inside SM Supermalls who purchased a Happy Meal was entitled to get a free vanilla sundae cone from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. It was indeed an exciting promo that every family went gaga for!

Family Bonding Made Happier at SM and McDonald's #NationalThankYouWeek (Courtesy: SM Supermalls)

It has always been an advocacy of those two power brands in the Philippines to celebrate the importance of family bonding moments to strengthen its values and relationship. That's why SM Supermalls and McDonald's leveled-up the Thanksgiving tradition among Filipino families with the online and on-ground celebration of "National Thank You Week" on the said dates.

On its second year of partnership, SM Supermalls and McDonald's continue to promote the importance of having an emotional bond of Filipino families as they make memories and celebrate their togetherness with or without any occasion inside SM Supermalls according to SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing, Mr. Jonjon San Agustin.

Family Bonding Made Happier at SM and McDonald's #NationalThankYouWeek (Courtesy: SM Supermalls)

As a digital campaign, SM Supermalls and McDonald's encouraged families to share their ‘thank you moments’ for a chance to win Php5,000 SM shopping money. All they had to do was simply taking a photo of themselves when they availed McDonald's Happy Meal with their free vanilla sundae cone using the #NationalThankYouWeek Photo App that could be accessed via www.smsupermalls.com until November 25.

Moreover, the grand culminating activity was held for families on the last day of the week-long celebration as mentioned above. For only Php180, kids and kids-at-heart experienced SM Supermalls and McDonald's Thank You Town where everyone enjoyed a wide array of exciting activities and awesome technology games.

SM shoppers were able to sign-up for McDonald’s Stripes Run, avail of the new McCelebrations Birthday Party themes, and experience fun games and activities during the event.

Another great news that makes us proud to be Pinoy, SM Supermalls is the sole Philippine finalist in this year’s World Retail Awards, held last April 19 in Madrid, Spain. SM's "National Thank You Day," an integrated live brand experience campaign in partnership with McDonald's Philippines, made it as a finalist in the ‘Best Customer Experience Initiative – Mall Owners’ category. Isn't it amazing? Nothing beats the beauty of being grateful and celebrating precious moments with the family!

To learn more about this event and other updates from SM Supermalls, check out www.smsupermalls.com, and its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

I also invite you to see more of my snapshots of the #NationalThankYouWeek culminating activity HERE.

SM Megamall Launches DREAMAGINATION: A Magical Holiday Spectacle

November 10, 2018

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most." - John Ruskin

With the love of colours and a thoughtful spirit in mind, SM Megamall delighted shoppers with dreamy and magical #ChristmasSMoments at the launch of its Dreamagination: A Magical Holiday Spectacle celebration last November 8, held at the Mega Fashion Hall. It was indeed a wonderful feeling to see a dreamy and magical ambience of unicorns, rainbows, and candy-colored displays.

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Develop a childlike fascination with life and people." - Jim Rohn

"Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with a theme that surpasses the grandness of the previous year. We are very excited about this holiday season because we know our customers would love this year's colorful and magical theme," said Christian Mathay, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations. Indeed, people from all walks of life will have a chance to rekindle their wonderful Christmas moments as a child and shall delight their childlike fascination as they visit Dreamagination.

During the media launch hosted by Tim Yap and Karla Aguas, the mall unveiled its 45-foot Christmas centerpiece, adorned with candy-colored jewels, rainbows, and iconic unicorn and you soldiers dolls.

SM Megamall welcomed the holidays with whimsical performances by local and international acrobats, such as the Twin Ballerinas Annika and Tisha; Eric Aranas as Toy Soldier and parkour stunts by member of Ninja Academy as Elf Jumpers; the awe-inspiring acts of global Vertical and Trapeze Dancers; and spiral pole and rope dancer Kristel De Catalina of Pilipinas Got Talent season 6.

I invite you to watch snipets of the Dreamagination: A Holiday Spectacle launch (Video Credit: Miss Reylen Castro of Made It Through Mum blog):

As the Christmas season approaches, there will be exciting events await shoppers exclusively at SM Megamall! You are invited to visit the DC Justice League Christmas Capers for a chance to play fun, interactive games. You can grab latest Justice League merchandise at DC pop up stores at The Event Center, Mega A and The SM Store, Mega B at the Event Center from November 16 to January 14, 2019.

Be part of the dreamy and magical #ChristmasSMoments and have fun with your friends and family at #MegaChristmas2018 holiday spectacle. Merry SM Christmas!

Know Your Purpose by Learning with Like-Minded Women

October 08, 2018

I know that you agree that there is some point in your life when you feel lost. You tend to ask yourself, "Am I on the right track? Am I doing the right things to achieve my goals? Do I really know what I want to be?" It is normal to feel that way sometimes because it shows that you are aware that you want to be successful and you want to be happier and fulfilled not just for yourself but for your loved ones as well.

You are not alone in finding meaning and purpose in life. That's why after three successful runs of Game Plan for Success, The Fulfilled Women Community will be doing another inspiring workshop for all the ambitious, driven, and purposeful women like you to help you achieve your goals and aspirations!

On October 13, 2018 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, "Dreamers Unite: Sisterhood of Ambitious Women Pursuing their Goals" will be held in GreatWork Business Campus in 3rd Floor Main Building, Ben-Lor IT Center, 1184 Quezon Avenue to empower the other go-getter, driven, and passionate women in The Fulfilled Women Community.

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Know Your Purpose by Learning with Like-Minded Women (Courtesy: The Fulfilled Women Community/ Viviene Bigornia)

These are the things that you can expect from the workshop:

Meet like-minded women who will support you with your dreams and goals
An opportunity to partner up or collaborate with other women in business
Be inspired to relive the dreams that you have buried in the ground long ago

The following are the topics to be discussed:

How to tap your inner giant and be empowered to reach your goals
How to make a personal mission-vision statement and why you need one
How to create a VISION BOARD and why it works

Participants learn from very inspiring speakers including Miss Karen Esmundo. (Courtesy: The Fulfilled Women Community/ Viviene Bigornia)

The whole afternoon will be filled with fun learning experiences. Magiging sulit ang Php600 learning fee ninyo! Just a reminder that walk-in participants will not be accommodated anymore so please register before seats run out.

You may register here: https://goo.gl/forms/mP6cjzUI5xDJns1J3

The learning includes materials, worksheet, snacks, and of course, siksik, liglig, at umaapaw na learning and inspiration! Wagi!

These generous sponsors make this learning endeavor more fruitful. (Courtesy: The Fulfilled Women Community/ Viviene Bigornia)

By the way, all participants are required to bring old magazines and newspapers, a pair of scissors, and glue.

The organizer will send further instructions once you are done with online registration and payment of the learning fee.

Kita-kits!

My Money MOMnagement Learning Experience

July 30, 2018

July 28, 2018

12:50 PM

Boardroom, Robins Design Center
Barangay Ugong, Pasig City

This mama is not so adventurous in so many ways but I love to try going to a new place by myself by commuting especially if my purpose is to learn something new. That's why despite having a very busy schedule and my fear of being with a huge crowd (I am a semi-agoraphobic/introvert, by the way.) I always do my best to update my skills by attending short courses in all ways and means. As a mom, my priority is to spend time with my loved ones especially with my kids, but it is never an excuse for me to get right or be back on track when I feel lost or get confused as I journey through this colorful life called motherhood.

That's why right now, I am excited to listen to an awesome and purposeful mom, Mommy Gracie Miranda-Maulion of Tipid Mommy Blog. Tatapatin ko na kayo when it comes to money matters, I still need to learn more. The reason why I don't blog about money matters or finances that much is because I feel that I am not that credible to do it.

Right now, right on this moment, I am very excited. I know that this afternoon is going to be one of the best learning experience that I'll have for this year.

What is in store for us today? I will tell you as we move on...

Money MOMnagement... Hmmm... The topic makes me giddy. Really... I can't wait to learn more while feeling introverted. Mahiyain po talaga ako sa personal. The venue is filled with very young a.k.a. millennial moms and this 40-year-old mom feels so old. Hihihi.

1:19 PM
Workshop Proper

The workshop started at exactly 1:19 PM instead of 1:00 PM because we waited for other participants to arrive. Medyo masama kasi ang panahon at mahirap makahanap ng sasakyan o mabagal ang daloy ng trapiko.

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My Money MOMnagement Learning in Snippets (Photo Credit: Mamacademy PH)

The workshop was preceded by a prayer, icebreaker, and introduction of the speaker by events host and blogger, Miss Viviene Bigornia. Her energy was really contagious!

There were so many things that I learned and I took down notes because I didn't want to forget anything. Pero iba pa rin talaga kapag ikaw mismo ang pupunta para mag-attend kasi each family has a unique set-up and concerns when it comes to saving, budgeting, and investing.

Among the things that I picked-up from Mommy Gracie, I guess these would be the things that concern moms a lot.

COST-CUT and LIVE SIMPLER!

- Save all unexpected income like Christmas bonus, incentives, etc.

- Less Eat-Out

- Use discount coupons

- Invest on energy efficient appliances or inverter

- Instead of paying for the services that you can do by yourself, do it instead. Example: pediucre, manicure, hair treatment, etc.

- Grow your own food.

- It's not how much you make but how you save that matters.

- Double check all your current family expense that you can eliminate now. Talk about budget vampires that you have to cut down.

TIPS for STAY-AT-HOME MOMS

SAHMs can help their husbands to increase the family's income by doing the following:

1. Earn from work at home jobs.

2. Turn your hobby into an online business.

3. Be a reseller or an agent.

4. Answer online surveys.

5. Offer a service that you are good at.

Always remember...

Character and life skills are more important than academics. The best way for parents to teach money management to their kids is by being good examples.

Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime" - Confucius

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings."- Ann Landers

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf." - Proverbs 11:28

In my opinion...

Mamacademy.ph and Tipid Mommy's Money MOMnagement Workshop was very simple yet comprehensive. The topics and insights of the facilitator, Mommy Gracie, were easy to understand and highly relatable. The Php500 learning fee for a fun and knowledge-filled workshop was super sulit. Imagine, I was able to get so many tips on how to save, budget, and invest while having fun with other participants most especially with my seatmate, Erika Saguid. The workshop had so many hands-on activities to exercise what we learned and also, we had a chance to talk to our seatmate to exchange experiences and to get to know each other well. Our brains were stocked-up with new ideas while our tummies were filled-up with a scrumptious meal from Banh Mi Kitchen.

Ang sarap ng food and drink from Banh Mi Kitchen! Makakalimutan mo ang pangalan mo sa Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich nila!

There was an unlimited coffee and chocolate drink from Mother Nurture. We got Financial Binder and freebies from Manulife Gradmaker and Merries Diapers. May pa-raffle pa si Manulife Gradmaker!

Merries, Japan's #1 diaper brand is one of the sponsors of Money MOMnagement.

As I mentioned above, nakababata ang ambience because most of the participants were millennials. Very warm din ang welcome ni Mommy Kaye, founder and CEO of Mamacademy.ph. The workshop was very organized and it covered so much even for a limited time! The organizer was also very particular with the participants' opinions about the workshop that's why we were asked to fill-up an evaluation form. I appreciate every bit and piece of the entire event. The whole package deserves an outstanding grade from me!

I would never regret taking a half-day break from being a mom last Saturday. Iba pa rin talaga ang nag-a-attend ka ng workshop kahit sabihin pa nila na pwede namang i-search sa Google 'yan! Hearing it from the speaker in person sharing her experiences made learning more realistic. I had a lot of realizations. I realized that our family was truly frugal. Lahat halos ng ways and means ng pagtitipid at pag-cut down ng expenses suggested by Mommy Gracie, ginagawa ng family namin except converting our appliances to the ones with inverter although like Mommy Gracie, we started doing it by using LED or energy efficient lights. Although Paps and I discuss budgeting together, I guess we have to do our very best to invest more because we feel na kulang pa. Breaking the "poverty mindset", nagustuhan ko 'yan. Instead of saying, "Anak, we can't buy that because it's too expensive and we can't afford it." dapat pala "Anak, it's too expensive but since you need it, let's save for it." By doing this, the kids will be motivated to save and invest to get what they want and they will bring the habit when they become adults. I also like saving for the Happy Fund. Kahit matagal, delayed gratification will be truly worth it because it will teach our kids to dream and realize that life is a balance of work and play at lahat kaya namang ma-achieve basta may pangarap ka at kaya itong matupad kung ito ay pinaghandaan at pinag-ipunan.

I also like the fact that if you tag along with your partners and kids, may available na play/waiting area para hindi sila mainip while waiting for you! Great!

For southern dwellers out there! Money MOMnagement has its 2nd leg on September 2018. You must attend, Mars, kasi what I am sharing right now are just snippets of the workshop! Stay tuned for more details. I tell you, sulit na sulit ang pag-attend! Maraming matututuhan.

All of us are happy and it shows on our faces. It's so nice learning with these beautiful people! (Photo Credit: Mamacademy PH)

Kudos to Mamacademy.ph and Tipid Mommy! Thank you to the generous sponsors! Thank you to the new friendships built.

Together with my seatmate and new friend, Erika Saguid, and our amazing speaker, Gracie Miranda-Maulion of Tipid Mommy Blog

One more thing, Miss Viviene Bigornia was indeed an awesome host! If you are looking for a host for events like birthdays, weddings, product launches, and more, you may contact her through her Facebook Page, The Party Momma. There was never a dull moment with her!

By the way, if you are interested to attend an affordable and worthwhile workshop about purpose-filled blogging, Mamacademy.ph will be having one on August 25, 2018. Go to the link below for more details.

INSPIRED TO BLOG, BLOG TO INSPIRE

You may also like Mamacademy PH on Facebook for updates about its latest workshops made for especially for moms and moms-to-be.

The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus is Now in Smart Araneta Coliseum

Game Plan for Success Batch 4

Family Bonding Made Happier at SM and McDonald's #NationalThankYouWeek

SM Megamall Launches DREAMAGINATION: A Magical Holiday Spectacle

Know Your Purpose by Learning with Like-Minded Women

My Money MOMnagement Learning Experience

SJ Valdez

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