I am one of those moms who admit that their pet peeve is seeing the house disorganized. Honestly, I can't concentrate in doing tasks when I see clutter everywhere. I have this eagerness to clean every single space until my time for doing my planned tasks is already taken.

I swear that I am eternally OC (Obsessive Compulsive) when it comes to cleanliness and organization but when talking about the refrigerator and freezer, these areas are the ones that I neglect to organize.  Paano naman kasi, I always change containers especially the ones that are being used to store food.

The previous containers that I used especially the ones stored in the freezer would become brittle and would crack due to constant exposure to very low temperature and their tendency to stick on ice. Taking them off was literally like a battle! Due to these reasons, I would end up placing food for freezer storing in plastic bags which were very unhygienic and unpleasant to see.

Not until I discovered Ready Wrap Freezer-Ready Containers that I purchased from Uratex Philipppines Retail Showroom in Miller Street, Quezon City. Having these containers was life changing!

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I've been using Ready Wrap Freezer-Ready Containers for almost four months and I'm so satisfied and pleased with what they can do for my family.

The following are the reasons why I really, really like them and consider them as one of the best kitchen products that I've had!

- They don't become brittle upon usage.

- They can be used for storing anything aside from food.

My crafting materials are currently stored in blue, red, green, and purple Ready Wrap Freezer Containers! Yes, you read it right! They are freezer containers but they are so versatile, durable, easy to clean and stack-up that I can use them in different ways. More details on the blog soon! #allaroundpinaymama #uratexph #readywrap #freezercontainers #organizing #crafting #stamps #washitapes #craftpunch #mommybloggersphilippines #certifiedbloggers #momswhoblogph #aampcollaboration @uratex_ph

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- Frozen or refrigerated food stays fresh for days.

- They don't stick on ice in the freezer.
- The integrity stays the same even when being used for months.
- They are easy to clean and store. Grease doesn't stick that much to the surface.
 

- They can be used as packaging for gifts and knick-knacks.

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They are available in all Uratex Philippines Retail Showrooms and leading supermarkets nationwide. The pack of seven R-500 Ready Wrap Freezer-Ready Containers, the one that I've got, costs Php89.75. It may look and sound expensive but they are durable, safe, and versatile so that means real value for money.

Seriously, I am more inspired now to organize our refrigerator and freezer! Have you tried using Ready Wrap Freezer-Ready Containers? If not yet, try it now because you're not going to regret it. I can bet my name on it!

Uratex Philippines is so generous that it's giving away 3 packs of R1600 (biggest) Ready Wrap Freezer-Ready Containers worth Php599.25 plus 2 packs of Mrs. Eraser Magic Sponge by 3's worth Php199.50 (See my review HERE) to ONE (1) lucky AAPM Reader of the Month of May 2016! 

The winner is going to get goodies worth Php798.75! Waging-wagi, 'di ba?

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When we hear the name "Belo", the word "beauty" is going to pop in our head and that's for sure.

I was one of the millions of people who were very, very happy when Belo Essentials and Belo SunExpert  were launched in the market. In those occasions, Belo was able to reach the masses and broke the notion that Belo was only for the rich and famous.

I'm a huge user of  Belo SunExpert SPF50 Transparent Mist. I also start loving Belo Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid Whitening Soap and in the process of trying more Belo products in the days to come.

What makes me more glad is that finally, Intelligent Skin Care, Inc. (Belo) has launched Belo Baby, a product line that is crafted with care for our babies and the whole family.

Last week, I was so blessed to be one the first individuals to try  it.

Belo Baby guarantees that  it is "all natural" and has 100% certified natural ingredients and 0% harmful chemicals. 

It is clinically proven gentle on the skin for everyday use. Each ingredient was meticulously selected to ensure that it’s natural, safe, and gentle for our babies and the whole family. 

Now that we know the brand details, let me present to you the complete Belo Baby line:

BATH AND BODY

"Bath and massage time is an important bonding moment between you and your baby. Belo Baby Bath and Body line contains safe ingredients that provides the most gentle embrace on your baby's skin." 

Bar Soap

(Price: Php79.75)

"A gentle bar soap for your baby and the whole family that is 100% natural with a delicate, powdery scent"

Hair and Body Wash

"A gentle shampoo and body wash that is 100% natural with just the perfect amount of lather for babies and a delicate, powdery scent"

Face and Body Lotion

"A mild lotion for the face and body that is 100% natural with a very light, non-greasy formula and a delicate, powdery scent" 

COLOGNE

"Baby cologne is loved by moms and children alike. Belo created lovely scents that are clinically proven gentle and less irritating for the skin."

Variants

Sweet Snuggle- a fruity scent to add sweetness to the skin

Cool Drizzle- a classic scent that leaves skin feeling fresh

One morning, as the kids and I rode a jeepney, I caught a young woman sniffing towards our direction. I sat beside her and looked at her eyes. I knew for a fact that she wanted to ask me something. Then she kept on smelling my nape as we travel. . . I just ignored her gesture. When we were almost near our destination, I took out my #BeloBaby Cool Drizzle Cologne and put some on myself and my kids. I looked at the young woman again. She was smiling while looking at the cologne bottle. I knew right on that moment that I answered the question on top of her head. . . More kwento about my memorable experiences regarding @belobabylove #babycolognes and #babyproducts on my blog soon! . . #allaroundpinaymama #allaroundpinaymamarecommends #aapmtipidfinds #belobaby #safe #natural #pure #citrusy #classic #mommybloggersphilippines #certifiedbloggers #bloggersngpinas #momswhoblogph #asianblogger #pinayblogger

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Happy Tickle- a floral scent that blooms throughout the day

Belo Baby exceeds my expectations. The packaging is very attractive, functional, and durable. It has superb quality and clinically proven all natural, gentle, and safe for everybody and reasonably priced too. Each product goes a long way because only a small amount is needed for every use. Getting good feedback from my loved-ones and even strangers can attest how highly recommended it is for the entire family. Babies and adults can have healthy skin and smell fresh and pure all day!


Bar Soap:

- white in color so it shows that it's pure and no artificial coloring
- easy to grip and doesn't slip even when being held by kids
- lathers just right
- mild-scented; smells great and the scent stays on skin for hours
- makes skin supple, soft, and smooth without any irritations

My 11 year old son is using this already because he loves the scent so much! According to him, he wants to smell like I baby again.


Hair and Body Wash:

- white in color so it shows that it's pure and no artificial coloring
- makes hair and skin smell really, really good and the sweet powder scent lingers for hours
- makes hair and skin soft and smooth without irritations
- has creamy consistency that doesn't lather too much because of the absence of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a cleansing and foaming agent used in soaps, washes, and shampoos that can cause irritations when being used often and high concentrations, but still removes dirt
- has pump-type container that can be locked and unlocked easily

Bunso smells like a baby from head to toe when he uses this at bath time. He is indeed more kissable and huggable!



Face and Body Lotion

- smells so good on skin and the scent stays longer
- makes skin supple, moisturized, soft, and smooth without greasy after-feel; even a seldom lotion user like I do due to experiencing greasiness can be motivated to use it regularly

My youngest son has sensory issues due to Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder. To help him sleep soundly at night, my husband and I massage him for 30-45 minutes before bedtime. He likes his massage more when we use this lotion.


Cologne

- smells lovely like expensive perfume
- scent lingers for hours
- feels very light and refreshing when applied on skin
- non-irritating

The captions on my Instagram photos prove that the three cologne variants are just perfect! For me, they are at par with the famous local and imported cologne brands.

I recommend that you should try Belo Baby line and feel it yourself that it is crafted with care for the most delicate skin, for the most meticulous moms.

Belo Baby is available in all leading supermarkets, groceries, department stores, and online:

http://www.lazada.com.ph/belo-cosmetics/
http://www.cudsly.com/belobaby
http://www.zalora.com.ph/beauty/belo/

You may visit www.belobaby.ph or Belo Baby social media sites for more information and updates:

Facebook:  belobabylove
Twitter: @belobabylove
Instagram: @belobabylove

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My kids also loved these ride on walkers.

Finding the right mattresses, pillows, chairs, and sofas based on our needs and lifestyle is one of the many factors that we consider in furnishing our homes. Because we love our families so much, we don't want to settle for anything less.

Uratex Philippines, the country's leading manufacturer and distributor of foam, knows exactly what we need. One of its goals is to provide us with wide array of most durable and comfy premium mattresses, pillows, chairs, and sofas aside from the classic ones that we've grown for years.

Uratex Philippines Premium Mattress Gallery in Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan City (near Xavier School Greenhills) is the right place for us to go when we want to see and try the company's complete line of Premium and Classic products and their partner companies' as well.

Let me give you a peek at what's in store for us:

Uratex CLASSIC Mattress and Pillow Collection

We can get the best sleep ever with Uratex Philippines' wide selection of classic mattresses and pillows that cater to our needs.

Uratex Monoblock Chairs, Tables, Sofa Beds. and Play Set

Uratex Monoblock Chairs and Tables offer durable, affordable, and convenient furniture ideal for everyday use. They are lightweight and stackable which can be easily transported and used anywhere. The play set is ideal for families who want their kids to experience a safe playing environment in the comforts of their homes. The versatile sofa beds are ideal for small spaces which are built as a dual purpose furniture where guests can also sleep.

Chairs with Multiple Pockets

These stylish, comfy, and functional chairs are ideal for small spaces too. Things like books, art materials, gadgets, remote controllers, or chargers can be kept in camouflaged pockets located all over.

Uratex PREMIUM Mattress and Pillow Collection

If we have health issues or we just want to have a feeling of having a world-class, luxury sleep, Uratex Premium mattresses and pillows are what we need.

Simmons/Beauty Rest

A Canadian pioneering industry advancements in comfort and support since 1870, Simmons Bedding Company offers the best mattress for our lifestyle, whether we are exploring our value Beautysleep options or the top mattresses in its exclusive Beautyrest Black line. After well over a century of helping the world sleep better, Simmons' brands have become synonymous with quality, durability and state-of-the-art mattress technologies—and it's still leading the way. 

(Source: http://www.simmons.com)

Technogel® Sleeping Pillows

"Technogel® Sleeping Pillows are made in Italy. Technogel® is the unsurpassed 3-dimensional material for sleeping. The Technogel® layer, joined with the memory foam, adjusts in a gradual way adapting to each individual's shape. Furthermore, all the Technogel Sleeping Pillows offer an enjoyable cool feeling. Thanks to the Technogel's good thermal conductivity that favors heat dispersion, helping to lower skin temperature."

(Source:  http://www.technogelsleeping.com/ph)

Bedroom Interior Design Ideas

Uratex Philippines gives us great ideas on how to make our bedrooms the best place to relax and sleep.

Sixinch

SIXINCH stands for creativity, design, flexibility and innovation. It represents fun in every aspect of the word. The founders constantly exploring innovative materials and progressive design – and it’s through the combination of both that SIXINCH was born. 

SIXINCH specializes in the design and manufacturing of high concept foam coated furniture and architectural products. Its mission is to create dramatic impact with innovative design and deliver the highest quality foam coated on the market. The place where creativity lies inside all of us is the space between our ears – a mere 150 mm wide, or six inches. It sets out to unleash the creativity inside all of us, with a brand that allows us to tap into our dreams, our vision, our ideas – our six inches. With SIXINCH, the freedom and possibility to turn our creativity into reality truly makes the sky the limit. 

(Source: http://sixinch.be)

*Read my full article about SIXINCH HERE.

Well, what is so special about the place?

- It's so cozy and has a very peaceful atmosphere that promotes rest, relaxation, and comfort.

- Clients can try and test all the products on display for them to know the features that really suit their needs and lifestyle.

- There are so many product choices that cater to client's needs and lifestyle.

- Price range fits clients from all walks of life.

- The place is easy to find and accessible to public transportation. There's also ample parking space for private vehicles.

- Staff members are very accommodating, friendly, systematic, and knowledgeable.

- The company offers delivery service. 

I encourage you to visit the place if you are planning to purchase new pillows or mattresses perhaps. The following are the gallery's complete address, contact details, map, and store hours for your perusal.

URATEX PHILIPPINES PREMIUM MATTRESS GALLERY

Address: 2nd Floor RONAC Art Center, #424 Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines

Tel: (02) 570-9815

Fax: (02) 655-7878

Store Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM

Papa and Kuya's visit at Uratex Philippines Premium Mattress Gallery in Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan City, led them to feast with their senses on its latest product line, SIXINCH.

SIXINCH is a foam powerhouse founded in Belgium in 2003 by Pieter Jamart and Michel Sels. They believe that foam can be used to develop creative and functional designs to bring zest and extraordinary look in the conventional office, home, and other spaces aside from using it to make sofas and mattresses.

The name SIXINCH is derived from the six inches trapped between our ears, where lies the capacity of the brain to unleash its capability to create an innovative and functional work space that is beyond our imagination.

Mr. Bigboy Cheng, owner and curator of SIXINCH Philippines, Inc. aims to bring to the Filipinos the comfort of foam technology combined with furniture artistry, creativity, and functionality.

Without further ado, let me show you the SIXINCH furniture line that my boys saw:

Foam technology and paints, both nude and bright colors, can make an ambience of simplicity and class to any space.

They can be used indoors and outdoors without the worry of absorbing water. They are low maintenance because they are waterproof and easy to clean. Wiping them with a damp cloth or washing them with soap and water is enough to keep them in good condition.

As you can see, they all look like pieces of heavy, solid, and bulky furniture but they are not. Even Kuya, who's only 11 years old, can lift and carry them all! These beauties are made from light high density foam and normal fabric and upholstery that becomes flexible, seamless, and  waterproof due to the application of a unique flexible coating. 

 

SIXINCH Philippines aims to  help clients express their creativity through unique furniture customization. They can mix and match pieces according to their taste and personality. The company is also tapping and encouraging Filipino designers to create unique pieces to bring the art of furniture-making in the country to the highest level.

Mommy Kat A. Santiago of Petite Momma's World and I started to become online friends in 2013. We only had the chance to see each other for the first time during the Homeschool Conference a year after. I also found out that she's the sister of my friend and former colleague in Xavier School. Ang saya, 'di ba?

Despite not being able to see each other often due to our duties, Kat and I still keep in touch. 

On February this year, Kat asked my shipping address and informed me that she would send something over. I immediately gave my shipping details and didn't even bother to ask what she would send me. Alam ninyo naman ako, basta galing sa friend, hindi na nagtatanong. LOL! 

Then while checking my Facebook news feeds, I learned that she just announced her new babies, bag and cookie businesses. I was so happy and excited for her that I sent her a quick congratulatory message. She responded immediately and informed me that the courier already picked up the cookies.

After two days, a big bag full of Cookie Muncher Joe Chocolate Chip Cookies arrived on our doorstep. I was able to get the parcel at night time, perfect for midnight snacking because I was planning to work late. 

I asked Kat, "Why Cookie Muncher Joe?" She said that the brand was named after her husband, Joseph, the genius who formulated the recipe and baked the cookies.

I thought of pairing a piece with hot black coffee to balance its sweetness. I never went wrong. Cookie Muncher Joe Chocolate Chip Cookie was so perfect with coffee! Malilimutan mo ang pangalan mo sa sarap! Dahil sa sobrang sarap, I was able to eat three cookies in one sitting. Kunwari pa raw na isa lang ang kaya kong ubusin.

Hubby wasn't a sweet tooth but he liked it so much. May kasama pang kilig! No kidding! He also requested me to tell Kat to make a bigger and thicker version.

Bunso was a picky eater especially with cookies. I placed two pieces in his lunch box. Upon fetching him up, he searched my bag looking for more!

When I asked Kuya about his impression, he said that the cookie was creamy, soft, delicious, and chocolatey!

I encourage you to try Cookie Muncher Joe Chocolate Cookie and taste its goodness yourself! This is the kind of cookie that you can keep on coming back for more!

For inquiries, you may call or text Cookie Muncher Joe at 0977-7496901 or send an e-mail at cookiemuncherjoe@gmail.com.

You may also like Cookie Muncher Joe on Facebook to be updated with its upcoming bazaars.

Have you tasted Cookie Muncher Joe Chocolate Chip Cookie? If yes, I would love to know your feedback by commenting below. Thanks!

*Photo Credit: Cookie Muncher Joe

A few days ago, a young lady commented on one of my "The Big Blowout Scholastic Warehouse Sale 2015" Instagram photos asking about when would be the next warehouse sale. The following day, I received an e-mail from Miss Fritzie of Grolier Scholastic Philippines about their upcoming Summer Book Warehouse Sale and Summer Reading Fun Workshop!

Since I had no chance of blogging about it immediately, I shared the good news on my Instagram account quickly that made some #scholasticwarehousesale hashtag followers very, very excited!

Kuya is a big fan of Roald Dahl Novels. He started to like his works when he did his first book review of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach as his Reading school project in third grade. . . . When he saw these two books, The Witches and The BFG, he placed them immediately in our basket during our visit to #scholasticwarehousesale on December 2015. We were able to purchase these books for only Php50.00 each from the original price of Php245.00! Wow! We saved Php390.00! . . . Good news, fellow bookworms! Scholastic Philippines will have its summer warehouse sale from April 15 to May 31, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM! There will be wide array of books from different genres to choose from. Price starts at Php20.00! I am so excited! . . . The venue will be in Grolier Scholastic Warehouse in 70 C. Raymundo St., Pasig City. . . . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmtipidfinds #bookworm #book #bookporn #childrensbooks #storybooks #instadaily #frugality #roalddahl #thewitches #thebfg #summer2016 #scholasticph #grolier #bookstagram #scholastic #pasigcity #philippines #mommybloggersph #certifiedbloggers #momswhoblogph #SummerReadingFun

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According to Miss Fritzie, the most awaited Scholastic Summer Book Warehouse Sale will happen from April 15 to May 31, 2016, except May 1 and 9, at 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Grolier Scholastic Philippines will offer a wide selection of picture books, fiction and nonfiction books, popular series, references, inspirational, arts and crafts, teacher’s resources, and audio books with discount of up to 80%. Price starts at Php20.00!

Summer Reading Fun Workshop will also be conducted for kids ages four to ten, twice a day every Friday and Saturday. Scholastic Reading Program Consultants will facilitate the workshop. See poster for details.

 In case you don't know the location, this map may help:

I hope to see you there! I assure you that you're going to enjoy your book shopping! Here's the link to my experience last December. You might be interested to read!

The Big Blowout Scholastic Warehouse Sale 2015

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