Thus, a home must be safe for all family members to give them peace of mind. It should be situated in a well-secured and disciplined community. There should be a nearby police station or barangay hall where proactive and vigilant officials are situated to keep the peace and order situation. It should be accessible to all public utility vehicles for easy commuting in any destination. There should be a good line of utilities and access to different services like markets or malls, drugstores, hospitals, school, banks, and other important establishments that you need to visit often. Having a huge playground or clubhouse where kids can play or residents can commune is a plus factor. The presence of a nearby church where families can enrich their faith in God can be an advantage too.

Like a strong-bonded family who lives together through thick and thin, the best home must be built using the best materials and anchored in a strong foundation to secure the family's safety while uplifting its sense of pride by saying, "We have made the right choice!" 

In line with this, Allwell Homes Realty understands all our needs when it comes to finding the best home for our family. Every residential project that it builds has all the things that we can find in a dream home at a very affordable price. 

Allwell Homes Realty's projects are situated in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan where there is an ongoing development. We may enjoy a serene and tranquil living while living a convenient and modern lifestyle. Surely we will enjoy the best of both worlds while residing there. 

Through the use of timeless vitamin c serum, you can provide your skin with a fully nourished, beautifully replenished look without making it dry out or look older and wrinkled. With regular usage of this serum, you can have that flawless ageless look without having to worry about not being able to have the proper skin care routine you’re in need of.

Are you ready to try out and buy Vitamin C serum for yourself? Make it a part of your everyday skin care routine and make the most of what it is able to provide for your skin.

If you want something that packs a punch, then you can go with a product that is able to do the job for you, like a serum that contains pure hyaluronic acid. With a hyaluronic acid serum, you can rub it on your face, hands and anywhere else that you want to see a lift, tightness and the ability to add precious years to the skin you have, without having to worry about the costs and risks involved in cosmetic surgical procedures. With a serum that is made from pure hyaluronic acid, you are getting the total, extreme effects that come from a pure product that works into the skin and the cells of the skin to replenish, moisturize and then repair the cells so that you have a much younger looking appearance.

Timeless Skin Care product’s main focus is on products for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, scar treatment and acne. Timeless Skin Care believes in better-quality ingredients at a lower price. Containing active ingredients, less fillers and proven results, Timeless Skin Care products target mainly anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, scar treatment, and acne products. These products are all natural and paraben-free too.

I am not a panicky type of person. I always keep calm and cool whenever being subjected to an unpleasant situation and unforeseen circumstance. I believe that in order for me to think properly and find the right solution to a problem, I should keep my composure and believe that every unpleasant situation shall pass.

However, I remember a few years ago when there was an instance that Kuya would religiously go back to the emergency room or being admitted in the hospital twice or thrice a month due to his very sensitive tummy. It was not an exaggeration. If that was not the case, he would still have a visit to his pediatrician for a check-up to get a prescription medication or sadly, being admitted again until he would recover in his acute gastroenteritis.

Until now, when I hear him say that he has a headache and a bad tummy, I have the tendency to worry too much. It is very hard for me to see Kuya suffer due to unbearable tummy pain. Him being sick can disrupt the family routines and my husband's work schedule. We have no one outside of the family to look after our sick member except any of us. We don't have a helper. Sickness, therefore, builds a chain of consequences--- emotional stress and physical strain due to taking care of the sick family member, disruption of the usual family mechanics, financial instability due to buying medicines and other hospital needs, unreliability in performing our work-related tasks, and a lot more.

At this point, Kuya's immune system is stronger but it doesn't mean that he can stay at ease. Acute Gastroenteritis comes unexpectedly most of the time. As a mom, guiding Kuya in making the right food and drink choices, changing his sedentary lifestyle by encouraging him to be active in a sport that he likes best, and taking the best supplements can keep himself from having frequent Gastroenteritis attacks and hopefully, none at all.

In line with this, I am very excited to hear the news that Erceflora, the reputable brand that helped Kuya improve his digestion and other gastrointestinal integrity while he was ill, has now a food supplement version in tablet form called PROBI BEAR.


By just eating one tablet a day, this easy to eat vanilla-flavored probiotic bear-shaped tablet helps in the enhancement of intestinal ecology and lactose malabsorption, improve digestion, and aid to the enhancement of natural resistance to intestinal infections. What makes this tablet safer is the absence of preservatives, gluten, trans fat, and nuts. Of course, this Kosher and Halal Certified brand is a product of Sanofi-Aventis, one of the world's pharmaceutical leaders. I am sure that Kuya and even us adults (My mom had an Acute Gastritis last week. Probi Bears are now part of her daily diet.) can depend on Probi Bears to have a healthier tummy and intestines every day! Iwas sakit, gastos, at alalahanin. Ang galing!

Erceflora Probi Bears are available in all leading drugstores nationwide. Just a tip from Mom, keep the Probi Bear pack refrigerated to make it easier for you to take out the bear tablet quickly from the foil pack.

My childhood may be very challenging but my mom did her best to let me enjoy it. She would always let me play with my cousins and join them in out of town trips every summer. I considered those days as the best days of my life as I was growing up.

Now that I am an adult and a mom of two, I do my best to expose my kids to different life adventures, it may be outside or in the comfort of our small home. I encourage them to do what they love and discover the beauty of every endeavor even if they don't like some of them. I always tell them that in life, there are things that they don't like to do but they have to do them because it is necessary. I give them tasks to teach them the value of being responsible. I don't spoon feed them. I expose them to the outside world by learning how to commute and become street smart. I let them see that the world they live in is not just about what is beautiful and comfortable but of course, there are harsh realities that they need to see in order for them to value what they have and to find ways on how to live responsibly not just for their own sake but to coexist with others harmoniously as well.

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This #Binatilyo was on #OJT today. From delivery and merchandising, we went straight to shopping raw materials. He said, "Ma, tomorrow please let me stay at home and rest." LOL! 😅 . Exposing him often to the ins and outs of our humble #business makes him realize that money is a product of hard work, persistence, perseverance, and patience. 😉 . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmmusings #aapmkids #Kuya #tween #aapmparenting #parenting #son #mom #family #momblogger #mommybloggersphilippines #momswhoblogph #certifiedbloggers #metrobuzzbloggers #igersmanila #ust #ustchurch #9april2017 #faithshoppeph #wherejuanagoes #positiveparenting #nban #nothingbutanokia

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After two years of continuous support from his therapists and teachers, Bunso is now more comfortable going to and staying in public places. I am so happy that his senses are slowly adjusting to his environment. . Taking care of my dear Bunso may be challenging most of the time but the joy that he brings to my life is priceless . See, I am so ready to do more simple adventures with him, like having a fun LRT round trip for instance! This is a nice way to start #2017, isn't it? 😁 . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmkids #autismmom #momsofautismangels #autismspeaks #aokPH #autismawareness #lifeisgood #hello2017 #aapmmusings #momswhoblogph #mommybloggersphilippines #certifiedbloggers #momblogger #igersmanila #LRT2 #train #trainride #1january2017

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As a mom, I value virtues and relationships more than material things. I prioritize practicing being a good citizen more than being vain and focused on titles. I want people to treat me for who I am and not for what I have and this is what I always remind my sons to be.

Exploring the different parts of your own community, the entire Philippines, and the world is one of the best ways to learn. Learning or discovering new things and different cultures beyond the eyes can see matters to me that I want to pass to my kids. For me, learning to be appreciative of a person's background and culture as well as being empathic in his condition are the things that truly matter. 

Childhood is all about learning, growing, and exploring new things. Every little detail of the child's exposure to his environment and the people who live in it contribute to a child's cognitive, emotional, and holistic development. It is possible at its best when you give your child proper nutrition, especially the one that has optimized protein such as Nestle NANKID OPTIPRO for your child to achieve his fullest potential.

Nestle NANKID OPTIPRO, a powdered milk drink suited for healthy children above three years of age was formulated in Switzerland.


It is a milk full-packed with all the essential vitamins, minerals, and DHA. It has no sucrose also known as table sugar to make sure that it is a healthy choice for kids. Furthermore, NANKID OPTIPRO has a high quality optimized protein, one of the most important nutrients for a child's growth and development, contributing to the building of brain, muscles, and body.

As moms, we have the power to #ReShapeTheFuture of our children. I invite you to watch Scarlet Snow's webisodes HERE to see how she is being supported by her parents, Doctors Vicky Belo and Hayden Kho, to become the best that she can be in the future.

How about you, dear moms? How do you #ReShapeTheFuture of your children?

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!

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.

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.

Our family seldom goes to the mall or dines out in a restaurant. We are homebodies and enjoy one another's company by chatting, having a movie or Koreanovela marathon, and indulging in home-cooked meals. Aside from being frugal, the reason why dining out or going to a crowded place is the least priority and most of the time, not an option is that Bunso, aside from being autistic, has also sensory perception disorder. He tends to feel stressed when exposed to load sounds. He is very particular with certain food textures that makes him a picky eater. He feels uneasy while staying in a place unfamiliar to him. He is oversensitive with his surroundings. At this point, we are still in a process of waiting. We are waiting patiently for his readiness to be tolerant of his stressors and possess a longer attention span.

Last Saturday, before Paps and our two boys went out they decided to meet me at Bonchon Chicken in the afternoon. Kuya was telling me constantly for the entire week that he was craving for Bonchon Chicken.

It has been a while since we went out so I gave in. That day was also a chance for me to check if Bunso's behavior in a crowded place has already improved. His love for fried, barbecue, or grilled chicken was already an advantage but I wasn't sure whether he would love Bonchon or not.

To cut the story short, I was very happy because Bunso was able to appreciate Bonchon's ambience and its Kiddie Adventure Meal that was a FREEBIE when we ordered two boxed meals for only Php344 pesos. The serving of that kiddie meal was so huge and perfect for sharing. The juicy and flavorful chicken fillet was cut into bite-size cubes making them easy to eat by kids. It served as a scrumptious topping on the bed of hot steamed rice. Sobrang sarap niya, promise! It so happened that it became our instant favorite. Nasarapan din sina Kuya and Paps nang tikman nila ito.
  

Moreover, this promo by Bonchon comes with a free activity sheet and crayon to keep the young ones busy while waiting for their food. For the first time, Bunso stayed calm and quiet while patiently and diligently answering the activity sheet. The set of activities there was just enough to keep Bunso busy until our food was completely served. Answering and coloring it kept him calm and felt at ease with his environment. For the very first time, he didn't insist to go out of the restaurant immediately. It was also an opportunity for him and his Kuya to bond. Enjoying good food while building a strong family relationship and developing Bunso's fine motor skills, 'yan ang resulta ng pagkain namin sa Bonchon!

Kung ganito kasaya at kasarap ang pakiramdam ng mabusog at maging perfect ang moments with the family without breaking the bank, mauulit lagi ang pagbisita namin sa Bonchon Philippines especially that the promo is extended until November 30, 2018. We were able to witness Bunso's milestones by just availing the promo. We discovered a new delicious meal that both kids and adults could enjoy, learned that by doing a kiddie activity sheet while waiting for our food could calm Bunso down, and of course, Bonchon's great service and ambience could cater to a kid with special needs pala. 

Friends, I invite you to try Bonchon's KIDS EAT FOR FREE Promo. It runs until November 30, 2018 ha? Watch the video below to learn more about the promo.

Kayo, what is your memorable Bonchon moments with your family?

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.

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):

I became an active blogger in 2013. My sole purpose then was to write as a diversionary activity to survive the ups and downs of motherhood and anything in between. Aside from coherence and grammar, I was also very particular with photos that I would use for every blog post.

As a visual learner, I always believe that photographs speak more than words can express. They justify what the writer wants to imply without the use of explicit words that's why picture books not only cater to very young kids and the young at heart but to adults as well.

As always, I want my readers to read my blog post like they are reading their old picture books when they were still young. I want every word that I write to go hand-in-hand with the photographs that I provide. With the limited time and no patience in reading thick manuals and tinkering the features of my mobile phone and digital camera, I always opt to use them as point and shoot cameras. I always use their default features. Obviously, I love photography, but honestly, I want to do the endeavor as easy as possible. I am so lazy, am I not?

Well, before I learned the basic food photography workshop from Miss Joy Gurtiza of Joy Bites Blog, I wasn't satisfied with how I took photographs and how the output turned out. My friends would say that I could be very good in executing flat-lays and right angles. However, I felt the need to learn from an expert that's why I joined the workshop. After attending Joy's workshop, I was able to improve my photography skills even just a little because I learned that "Good lighting is needed to have the best results when you do photography." In that workshop, we were also taught about making our own diffuser and reflector, and of course, food styling.  After that workshop, I learned how to appreciate photography more.

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The eye should learn to listen before it looks.” - Robert Frank

The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years,regardless of the number of times they are viewed.” - Anne Geddes

Wherever there is light, one can photograph." - Alfred Stieglitz

In photography, there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated." - August Sander

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Who says that #Nutralac Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay) Leaf Food Supplement is only good for lactating moms? It's one of the best food supplements for adults to boost their immune system. Each 350 mg capsule is made with 100% Moringa Oleifera leaves and seeds, a very nutrient-rich vegetable that has been traditionally used for its therapeutic and health benefits due to its Vitamin A, Calcium, Protein, Essential Amino Acid and Phytonutrients content that aids in boosting the immune system. Nutralac is a whole food vegetable powder with no additives and preservatives. 😍 . Nutralac is proudly processed here in Philippines, manufactured by Northfield Laboratories, Inc. in Malolos, Bulacan. . Thanks, @uberliciousph and @launch_verbatim of #TrendspottingPH for sending these over! This sickly mama needs them now! 😍 . You too can have a chance to get a box of Nutralac Food Supplement with 30 capsules inside. It's one of the items added in the curry gift pack that I will be giving away to one lucky #AAPMReaderoftheMonth of #March. Haven't you joined yet? You may go to this link and follow the simple mechanics to gain entries. Thank you! 💚💚💚 . http://www.allaroundpinaymama.com/2018/03/vermont-java-kokumaro-curry.html?m=1 . . #allaroundpinaymama #aapmrecommends #health #wellness #allnatural #momblogger #mommybloggersph

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No matter how sophisticated the camera, the photographer is still the one that makes the picture." - Doug Bartlow

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