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LoveHopeFaith Group Released a Cut-Off Schedule for a Stress-Free Holiday Shopping

November 29, 2017

LoveHopeFaith (LHF) is an all-Filipino social enterprise that was founded as an instrument to provide care and assistance to a cancer patient. It has helped hundreds of its beneficiaries who are mostly children with cancer since 2013.

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Aside from improving its version of #LifeSaverWatch and other products, it has also improved its ordering process to further enhance the shopping experience of its clients.

LHF has shifted online orders to its website lovehopefaithgroup.com in April this year. Clients can visit the website, select orders, review cart, enter shipping details, and proceed to checkout. All business transactions related to orders are coursed through its email, lovehopefaith.orders@gmail.com. Furthermore, clients can still send LHF a message thru its Facebook page or mobile numbers for queries.

Just recently, a cut-off schedule has been released for online orders to prevent shipping delays this holidays. Deadline for orders and payments for those with provincial addresses are on November 30 and for Metro Manila addresses on December 15.

Life Saver Watch features Japan Movement technology and is water resistant. Ten trendy colors are available in small and big sizes giving a wide array of variety for people from all ages to choose from. Available colors are: Black, White, Gray, Mint, Navy Blue, Army Green, Red, Purple, Pink, and Brown.

Life Saver Watch costs only Php250. What makes it worth purchasing for your own perusal and as a gift is 50% of its net proceeds is donated to LoveHopeFaith’s beneficiaries who are primarily children with cancer. Other beneficiaries include: Tahanan Sta. Luisa, a crisis intervention for street children, and Tahanan Carmela D’Amor, a center for abandoned children managed by the Sisters of the Divine Zeal.

Now it's #TimetoSaveaLife! Order online to save yourself from holiday stress and to make this holiday season more meaningful and memorable to the recipient of your gift and of course, you can help LHF's beneficiaries as well.

For more information, visit its website- www.lovehopefaithgroup.com.

Follow Lovehopefaith Group on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

*Featured photos courtesy of LoveHopeFaith Group

#AskAAPM

November 26, 2017

I just remember, Mars at Pards, two years ago, there were two young gentlemen who asked me through my Facebook page what deodorant would I recommend to them.

Two gentlemen asked me two years ago about personal hygiene particularly about how to keep themselves smelling fresh all day.

If I remember it right, I commented on Mommy Pehpot's thread on her Facebook Page when she was asking for suggestions about what good deodorant would be best for lads. Maybe my comment redirected those gentlemen to my Facebook page asking for more details.

Actually, those were only two of a couple of questions that I received from followers and friends within my five years of blogging. Some shared photos showing that they found my tips working for them or recipes worth trying because they found them easy to prepare and delicious. I'd feel so elated and blessed when my loyal followers pin my recipes on Pinterest, share my musings on Facebook, or retweet my twitter entries. Through this, I find more meaning in what I do.

Your feedback makes me very, very happy.

I've started blogging to have a diversionary activity while taking care of my family and small business and give in to my urge of continuing my passion for writing. I never thought that it could be a venue for me to make other people's lives easier, help them choose among practical options, and maybe somehow inspire them to enjoy living despite all odds.

What is my point here? I am thinking that maybe if you have questions or concerns about life, love, relationships, parenting, recommendations, tips, and anything in between that you would like me to answer or topics that you want me to write about, please don't hesitate to send me a private message on Facebook, direct message on Instagram, or email at all.around.mama@gmail.com or the contact form here. Don't forget to use the subject, "#AskAAPM" so that I can attend to you immediately. I will do my best to give you the best possible answer to your question.

Thank you very much, dear Mars at Pards, for your unyielding support through the years. Because of you, I am still here. It is always a pleasure to help you in the best way that I can. It can surely make me the happiest Mama in the world.

#AskAAPM ands I'll be at your service! By the way, I will blog about the answers to the questions of the two gentlemen soon!

Four Useful Tips on Getting Your Kids Interested In Math And Science by Julia Writer

November 21, 2017

Parenting is a huge responsibility. You always want your kids to excel well in important subjects like Math and Science. But the problem is most kids find these subjects difficult.

Most kids fear Math and Science because they are difficult or they find them uninteresting to learn. Here are some useful ways you can make your kids more interested in Math and Science:

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1. Make learning fun and applicable to daily life.

Incorporate Math and Science into daily life by creating activities that children can apply at home. A good example would be cooking with them in the kitchen. You can bake a cake while letting them count and measure the ingredients needed to make the cake. After mixing the ingredients you can interject the different kinds of a mixture and ask which one is a solvent and a solute. You can also explain what happens when water boils and why the toast burns.

Another great activity to get them interested in these subjects is when you go shopping. You can teach them about money, fractions, and prices by making comparisons of which one is better to buy. By doing this, they’ll soon realize the importance of Math and Science in their daily life.

2. Expose them to hands-on experience.

Explore things together to encourage your child to learn Math and Science. One way to do this is by creating DIY projects together. Say for example toys made out of paper or recyclable materials. You can create interactive toys like a dancing puppet robot with the use of strings or a zip-line toy transporter to get the toys moving with the work of gravity.

Why not take your kids to the zoo or the museum? There are numerous opportunities where they can have hands-on experience in learning about the history of technology and how things were made. By exposing them to these hands-on activities, your kids will have a lasting memory that will spark their interest more in learning Math and Science.

3. Praise the process of learning instead of focusing on grades.

Learning Math and Science is tough and can be challenging for kids. Sometimes they feel they’re not smart enough to learn these subjects so they quit. Parents can influence their kids on how they perceive Math and Science subjects on how they praise them.

According to Carol Dweck, a psychology professor, parents praise the ability, talent, or intelligence too much and this is the opposite of good process praise. This is a praise for the process of the child when he engages in hard work, focus, perseverance, improvement, and trying many strategies to learn a certain thing. So whenever your child is doing homework, praise the process and ask a question like “Wow, how did you do that?” while showing interest in what your kid is doing.

You’ve done your jobs as a parent when you see that the fun your kids are having with their homework or projects in Math and Science is greater than the fear they have of failing.

4. Give kids toys and play games that inspire them to learn more.

One of the things to get them more interested in learning is by playing toys and games. This encourages the child to have fun while learning the concepts of Math and Science. A number of great toys for them to play would be building blocks like LEGO, buildable towns or toy cars, and trains with tracks. You could also get them some fun Science experiment kits where they can build their own lava lamps or see what happens when you combine baking soda and vinegar together by making a man-made volcano.

Nowadays, technology influences the young by exposing them to fun friendly games online. There are apps available in the market where they can learn how to code or create their own online games which are really amazing!

These are just a few tips to help your kids be interested in learning Math and Science. What’s important is the goal of incorporating these subjects into their daily life and not forcing them to learn the subject that they might end up fearing. Your role as a parent is to help them foster their interest and passion towards these subjects that would benefit them in the future.

Conclusion

Apart from trying these methods by yourself, you can assign a dependable tuition teacher at home to make your young kids understand and solve Match and Science problems. You easily find Math, Physics, and Chemistry tuition teachers around you. The goal should be to make your kids find these difficult subjects as interesting as early as possible in their life.

Tasty Treats from Jolly Cow Condensada Spread Cheers this Holiday Season

November 10, 2017

Christmas is a time that everybody's looking forward to. It's the perfect time to share and show the people we love that we truly and sincerely care. Reliving our favorite Christmas moments is more exciting while enjoying the taste of some Holiday sweets and treats made more flavorful with Jolly Cow Condensada.

Jolly Cow Condensada's rich, thick, and perfectly sweetened blend allows us to make tasty desserts even tastier and satisfying. It is also affordable, giving us the liberty to generously add sweetness to our Christmas favorites without breaking our tight budget! Isn't it awesome?

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Sleigh the buffet with mouth-watering, indulgent Leche Flan and Fusilli Salad that double as festive centerpieces. Whether we are planning a cocktail party, hosting a Christmas get-together, or just celebrating an intimate dinner with our family and loved ones, these recipes from Jolly Cow Condensada will surely make our Christmas a holiday to remember.

Fruity Leche Flan

You know what they say, there’s always room for dessert – especially if it’s the classic staple leche flan! Satisfy sweet tooth cravings by combining traditional flavor and modern, fruity flair.

Ingredients

6 egg yolks, beaten

1 can (410 mL) Jolly Cow condensed milk

1 can (354 mL) evaporated milk

juice and zest of 1 dayap

1/2 cup sugar

water, for steaming

1 can Jolly Fruit Cocktail, drained

Caramel

3 tbsp. Water

1 cup light brown sugar

Procedure

1. Prepare the Caramel: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; reduce the heat to low before adding the sugar. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes or until the sugar caramelizes or turns amber. Immediately pour the caramelized sugar into prepared individual flan mold. Swirl the flan mold to evenly spread the caramel. Set the mold aside.

2. In a bowl, combine evaporated milk, Jolly Cow condensed milk, sugar and dayap. Gently pass the beaten eggs through a strainer into the bowl. Stir to combine and mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared flan mold containing the caramel.

3. Cover the mold with aluminium foil, arrange into the steamer (water should already be boiling before placing the mold inside); steam for 30 minutes or until firm. Set aside to cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with Jolly Fruit Cocktail upon serving.

Fusilli Salad

Ring in the holiday season with a fusilli salad that is a sure crowd-pleaser! It is delicious, hearty, and probably the best thing we'll eat all holiday season long.

Ingredients

500 grams Dona Elena Al Dente Fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions

½ cup Jolly Cow Condensada

2 cups chicken fillet, cooked and flaked

1 piece large carrot, peeled, diced, and boiled

6 pieces hard boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped

½ cup ham, cooked and cut into pieces

1 cup quick-melt cheese, cubed

1 cup Jolly Pineapple Tidbits, drained

1 can Jolly Whole Kernel Corn 425g, drained

1 can Jolly Green Peas 155g, drained

½ cup sweet pickle relish

1 cup raisins

1 piece medium onion, peeled and diced

1 cup Jolly Real Mayonnaise

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, carrots, eggs, ham, cheese, Jolly Pineapple Tidbits, Jolly Whole Kernel Corn, Jolly Green Peas, sweet pickle relish, raisins, onions, Jolly Real Mayonnaise, and Jolly Cow Condensada.

2. Gently stir together until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Do you have your own must-try recipe made more delicious with Jolly Cow Condensada? Feel free to share with it with us!

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Mommy Bloggers Shared the Love to Kids in Marawi Through Nutri10Plus Syrup Vitamin Blog Campaign

November 10, 2017

It is such an honor to be part of Mommy Bloggers Philippines x Nutri10 Plus Marawi Campaign . I may not be present during the distribution of donations to witness the joy that it has brought to the recipients but deep in my heart I know that somehow it has alleviated the trauma and pain of those victims of conflict between the government and Maute-ISIS group. Doing this can make them feel that someone really cares. Who can understand moms and their kids better? Of course, moms like us can. Here is the story:

One of the outstanding qualities of mothers is their devotion to providing quality nutrition to their children. This is primarily done by preparing healthy foods and giving effective supplements to sustain and nourish their growing family needs. Nutri10Plus Syrup, a multivitamins packed with Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), Taurine, Lysine, Zinc and Vitamins C, A, D3 B1 and more, had been assisting mothers all around the Philippines in developing children with strong bodies, active brains and healthy appetite.

During the moving up ceremony where Kaye Koo of SinagTala Foundation helped in disseminating the Nutri10Plus and DayCee vitamin pouches to the kids

Military officers helped in distributing the Nutri10Plus Syrup and DayCee pouches to the kids

In the effort to help our co-mommies and their children in the war-stricken village in Marawi, 100 Mommy bloggers from Mommy Bloggers Philippines community had collaborated to bring boxes of Nutri10Plus Syrup, DayCee Vitamin C Syrup and several toys, to a hundred kids in Marawi through SinagTala, a non-profit organization headed by Ms. Kaye Koo. SinagTala had been sending help to villages in Marawi since the war erupted and it had sheltered hundreds of children inside the Playroom which served as the mini-school and play area of the children.

Military officers helped in distributing the Nutri10Plus Syrup and DayCee pouches to the kids

Assorted toys for the kids

With Kaye Koo of SinagTala Foundation during turnover of vitamins and toys

Through the Nutri10Plus Syrup, DAYZINC vitamins and toys, we wish to help uplift the children’s spirits and restore their health as they start on picking up the pieces of their lives as families.

Each pouch contains two (2) bottles of Nutri10PlusSyrup, two (2) bottles of DayCee Vitamin C and Daycee Chewables

We all thank WERT for this campaign, Kaye Koo of SinagTala and all the staff who have helped in sending the vitamins to Marawi.
To learn more about the benefits of Nutri10Plus Syrup, check through their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Nutri10Plus/.

Bible Verse Purses for Sale for Franco Dino Bonifacio's Kidney Transplant

November 05, 2017

Heidi Tobias-Valenzuela is one of the dearest persons in my life. She is my sister from another mother, best friend for more than three decades, business partner, confidant, and literally a person who knows me well aside from my family. Like her, she knows that I don't collect things but memories and I value relationships more than anything else. Whenever we see each other (I am glad that it becomes often for a couple of months now due to our perfume venture), we see to it that we check and assure each other that we are okay despite our concerns and struggles, may they be personal or family related. We like to give each other words of wisdom and sometimes we exchange a little something for each other like food and kikay stuff. What makes me amazed about her is she knows what I need at the moment. Sabi ko nga sa kanya, may pagka- "Manang Bola" siya. Ang galing niyang manghula!

Just recently, she gave me a present. Tamang-tama kasi it was the time that I was planning to purchase an extra pouch for my necessities. She said that I could choose among the purses that she showed me as her birthday gift to me. Then I chose the one in the middle of this photo because I really liked the verse on it and it was really, really pretty. I was touched. How thoughtful of her! What made me more touched about her gesture was the fact that those purses that she showed me was purchased by her for a cause.

Thank you for the gift and for capturing this, Bes Heidi!

Mabait, matulungin, at mapagmahal talaga sa mga kaibigan at kapamilya ang best friend ko. She finds ways and means to extend her help sa abot ng kanyang makakaya. Her selflessness is one of her traits that I really admire. She told me that she purchased the purses to help her friend and co-worker at Philippine Business for Social Progress, Franco Dino Bonifacio, to raise funds for his kidney transplant.

I was not able to ask Heidi more details about Franco's life. All I know is that he needs to save funds for his kidney transplant that needs to be done as soon as possible. Apparently, he is single and stays with his mom. Below is the post on his Facebook account that Heidi shared through private message.

What makes Heidi happy is that there are many friends who are willing to help Franco. Sabi nga niya, Franco is a good person at siya ang tipo ng taong hindi ka magdadalawang-isip tulungan. If you are already preparing your Christmas gift list, I am humbly knocking on your kind hearts to please consider Franco's purse as one of your gift choices. You may purchase directly to him though the posted link above. The details, variants, designs, mode of payment, and other instructions are included there. I assure you that you are going to like his purses. They are so nice in actual, affordable, high quality, useful, practical, and neatly packed. Hindi ka mapapahiyang iregalo sila sa iyong mahal sa buhay, 'ika nga! Makatutulong ka pang mapahaba ang buhay ng isang mabuting tao.

This beautiful #BibleVersePurse is currently my favorite. It was given to me by my BFF Heidi as a present for my birthday. . Aside from being a gift from a very important person in my life, what makes it more special is that it has been bought for a cause. 😍 . I will treasure and handle it with care. If you wish you to get yours, I encourage you to do so because it can help its seller raise funds for his upcoming kidney transplant. You may also consider it as one of your gift choices this #Christmas. . Head to this link for more details and how to purchase. It can help save a life of a good person. 😍 . BIBLE VERSE PURSE FOR SALE FOR FRANCO DINO BONIFACIO'S KIDNEY TRANSPLANT http://www.allaroundpinaymama.com/2017/11/bible-verse-purses-for-sale-for-franco-bonifacio-kidney-transplant.html . Thank you in advance and God bless. . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmcares #aapmshares #aapmfavorites #fundraising #buyingforacause #buyingforapurpose

A post shared by Gng. SJ Valdez (@allaroundpinaymama) on Nov 6, 2017 at 12:43am PST

Your help will be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance and God bless you a thousandfold.

Celerhina Aubrey of Reigning Still Blog Designed My Website's New Look!

November 05, 2017

Hello, Mars at Pards! The year is about to end again. If you notice, this Mama is at her peak of being very busy. Honestly, burnout sets in at this point and still, I am doing something about it by diverting my attention to something else that breaks my usual routines. I am currently and seriously doing my "installment general cleaning". For me it's an activity that I love but don't have the luxury of time doing often. That's why when long vacations arrive, I take the opportunity to do it with gusto! As I always do, I set my priorities and make things happen. However, it pays to be more flexible to avoid the dangers of becoming too engrossed with routines and finally, feeling down due to denial of experiencing burnout. Loving myself should be prioritized among anything else because I can't give what I don't have. Happiness should radiate from within and it should extend to the persons I hold dear.

To set that happy emotional state on my being and loving myself more, the first step that I did was to have my website refurbished. It so happened that a good blogger friend of mine and an amazing software engineer Celerhina Aubrey had an enticing proposal and I grabbed that rare opportunity.

A few years ago, I was the one who made my own website despite having no knowledge in programming. Thanks to Google! I survived! I was able to fix the look that I really wanted for my website after three long months. The old look of my website served me well since 2013. However, due to the advent of android phones and tablets, I wanted my website to be responsive which I didn't know how to fix myself.

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My old website design made by yours truly.

Furthermore, four years of having the same layout was long overdue. I was hesitant to ask some web developers even Celerhina Aubrey because of the knowledge that it was quite expensive. That endeavor wasn't also my priority. Not until she announced on her Facebook account that she was selling her current website design. I immediately took the chance to ask her because I admired her website layout as much as I love her writing style. Her website design had all the criteria that I was looking for. It was classy, chic, clean, comprehensive, functional, and most of all responsive. Bonus na bonus din na she was selling it for a cheaper price. Without batting an eyelash, I told her,"Go na ako!"

Celerhina Aubrey is one of the bloggers that I trust and admire. Siya kasi very honest. What you see is what you get. Walang paliguy-ligoy. Magaan agad ang loob ko sa kanya the first time we met and had brunch together na umabot hanggang hapon. She is straightforward, brutally frank but kind, generous, and easy to deal with. She fixed my website in no time. While doing so, she was so patient in answering my queries. A non-techie like me could really rely on her.

This gorgeous and talented lady designed my website. (Photo credit: Celerhina Aubrey)

My friends and loved ones like the new look of my website. Some of my blogger friends knew who did it while others kept on asking who did it. Some of my blogger friends started to inquire about her services. Then I learned that they were so affordable. Gaganda at magiging responsive ang website ninyo without breaking a bank.

Tada! My new and improved website design meticulously made by Celerhina Aubrey Reyes.

If you are using Blogger and you're planning to change the design of your website, you may communicate with Celerhina Aubrey through her website, Facebook page, or email address. She also does quality logo, Favicon, and badge design at a very reasonable price.

Seeing the new look of my website started to take my blues away. Now I feel more inspired to improve my content para bagay naman sa website design. LOL! I still need to edit and update texts and photos of some of my blog entries. To cut the story short, my website is always a work in progress and I am so glad that someone has helped me make it visually enticing and user friendly. I am happy with my new website look. Thanks to Celerhina Aubrey for making me tick one entry on my bucket list.

How do you find my website's new look? Feel free to leave your comment.

LoveHopeFaith Group Released a Cut-Off Schedule for a Stress-Free Holiday Shopping

#AskAAPM

Four Useful Tips on Getting Your Kids Interested In Math And Science by Julia Writer

Tasty Treats from Jolly Cow Condensada Spread Cheers this Holiday Season

Mommy Bloggers Shared the Love to Kids in Marawi Through Nutri10Plus Syrup Vitamin Blog Campaign

Bible Verse Purses for Sale for Franco Dino Bonifacio's Kidney Transplant

Celerhina Aubrey of Reigning Still Blog Designed My Website's New Look!

SJ Valdez

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