My Almost Non-Existent Skincare

I had bad skin growing up. I had bad acne and pimples during my adolescent years that I was in the Derma every week. My skin improved, Thanks to Dra. Lim Ke! But nakakatamad bumalik-balik and to wait for an hour or two for my turn even when you set an appointment!

My mom takes good care of her skin. I remember her having facials where a scramble egg looking mask is put on her face. She's been using Shiseido for as long as I can remember!

When I was single, I had more time to put on whatever cream that my mom buys for me. When I got married, wala na akong time! Glad that my mom still buys for me. Or naawa lang talaga siya sa skin ko hahaha! So I'm sharing with you my skincare musts!
Shiseido for my face, minsan Celeteque. Muji Cleansing Oil for make-up removal and lotion and meds for my skin asthma!

What's your skincare regimen? Skincare secrets? Share!!!

EXPO KID 5: The Ultimate Summer Activity Fair

Mommy Mundo's Expo Kid 5, a prelude to summer, will happen on March 2, 2013 (Saturday). This first kick-off event of Mommy Mundo for 2013 showcases tons of options of activities, for a productive & fun summer for kids of all ages. This year's Expo Kid will be held at the 500 Shaw Events Pavilion, home of Kids Klub which has become a destination in kids' extra curricular activities.

As another school year draws to a close, Mommy Mundo, together with its partners Jakenpoy.com, Craft MNL, our venue partner 500 Shaw Events Pavilion, and our valued sponsors and exhibitors, we invite all moms and dads to bring their kids to Expo Kid 2013 to gather up ideas for possible summer activities. "We all know that summer is a time of fun, but it can also be a productive time when we allow our children to discover their talents, meet new friends, and learn new hobbies, outside the school setting. It is a time of building happy memories that go with childhood. These can be achieves by choosing the right summer classes for them." says Janice Crisostomo Villanueva, founder of Mommy Mundo.

Expo Kid 2013 will feature major interactive activity areas for kids where they can try out crafting stations from Craft MNL, check out the fun learning modules on Jakenpoy.com, music, arts and sports activities from Kids Klub as well as Crayola. There are more booths from other activity providers from all over Metro Manila, as well as a shopping bazaar which is Mommy Mundo's trademark mompreneur market featuring more than 40+ booths onsite. The event is open to the public with a minimal entrance fee of 20 pesos per person, which will benefit MomShare outreach projects. Everyone will also enjoy the all-day onstage program featuring the following:

  • Talented performances and demos from Kids Klub such as Julie Borromeo Performing Arts, New York Musical Theater Lab by Miguel Braganza, My Talent by Audie Gemora, the Philippine Gymnastics Academy, Taekwondo by Coach Donnie Geisler, Mathemagis - Singapore Math, KidzArt, Aikido, and Kindermusik by Teacher Suzette & Friends.
  • A multi-arts show from My Masterpiece Movement
  • Followed by informative talks for moms courtesy of the Learning Basket and Wonderworld Toys: Celebrating your child's milestones.
  • Fun and educational demos will be facilitated by Jakenpoy.com and CRAFT MNL featuring screen printing Demonstration and Heritage Craft.
Expo Kid 2013 is set to be a kids' haven and a memorable welcome to summer. This event is produced by Mommy Mundo, the go-to resource for active and modern moms. Co-presented by PACE, Mommy Matters. In partnership with Jackenpoy.com, CRAFT MNL, Crayola& Kids Klub with the participation 500 Shaw Events Pavilion as our venue partner. Supported by Cycles&Cradle, Parteiziet and Crystal Clear. Media partners, Manila Bulletin, Sense & Style, Smart Parenting, the Style Weekend, Working Mom, Lifestyle Network, Urban Mom, www.mommypages.com.ph and Crossover 105.1 FM.
For more info on Mommy Mundo events, sign up for the mailing list at www.mommymundo.com, like Mommy Mundo on Facebook) or email info@mommymundo.com.

My 15 Minutes of Fame!

Ever since we (me and the BOS) started Paper Chic Studio, we have been blessed with opportunities here and there. Though I won't reveal any of it now until I see it with my own eyes! Hihi...

We've been featured in different blogs (will make a separate post on this) and I couldn't be more happier that my blogging idols have agreed to write about us. It has really given us the boost that we need! Social media rocks!

About a month ago, Lei of Smart Parenting Online contacted me for a feature! Diba bonggels??? Kahit dream ko eh sa Preview ako ma-feature, Smart Parenting is Smart Parenting!!! Three weeks ago, I brought some Paper Chic stuff to Summit Media, had a shoot and interview. This is the first interview I had that's not job related. And I must say, hindi ako kinabahan because I know my products, I love my products, and I was going to talk about something I love doing!

So here it is, my 15 minutes of fame! Pag-bigyan niyo na ako! Hihi!
http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/community/sp-mompreneurs/mompreneurs/cai-sio-of-paper-chic-studio

Thank you again Lei and Smart Parenting for this great experience! :)

Matchy-Matchy: Mother and Son Outfitey

Here's a mother and son matching outfits we wore last week. :) Hehe..
When I first saw the kid shirt in H&M last year, I didn't buy it initially because the design was normal na. You know, band's name or face in shirt. Then I saw this Hello Kitty sando in Forever 21 and I knew I just had to go back to H&M and buy the shirt!


Happy weekend!

Urban Mom MOMMY MAKER DAY!!!


I'm so sad to be missing this! Another great event this weekend! Slots are still available!

Calling all creative and crafty moms and moms-to-be!
Mommy Mundo has partnered with Craft MNL for the upcoming Urban Mom MOMMY MAKER DAY! It's happening on Feb 17, Sunday at Fully Booked High Street. You can sign up for 1 workshop or all 3. Here’s the line up:
10am-1pm Mother-Daughter doll making activity (P1,500 workshop fee for both mom and child)

230-430pm Screen printing workhop (P1,200 workshop fee per person)

6-8pm a Mompreneur Business talk on setting up a successful Etsy Shop (P1,200 workshop fee per person)

Please check out the poster for details and workshop fees. All Mommy Mundo Privilege Passport holders get a discount on the all day pass!

For Inquiries and Reservations please email yelle@craftmnl.com or text 09178040553.

My Blo Experience

Have you ever have those days when you have a party to go to or an event to attend or just any random day and your hair just won't cooperate? I have thick wavy hair and I really don't know how to blow dry my own hair. So I love getting treated and pampered and having my hair blow dried and see myself with nice straight hair. Don't we all? There was a time I wished I can hire someone just to blow dry my hair everyday. Hihi. Donya lang ang peg. Hey, our hair is our crowning glory! Diba?

There's nail spas, waxing salons, brow bars, massage places sprouting everywhere. It isn't really surprising to see this new concept of a blow dry bar!

Blo is North America's Original Blow Dry Bar. Scissors are verboten. Dye, ditto. No cuts, no color: Just WASH BLOW GO. Hair Cadets (aka Clients) choose from 7 styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from the sexy razor straight "Executive Sweet" to the runway-inspired "Pillow Talk".

They are the first to market the no cuts, no color concept in North America with its first branch opened in June 2007. They are the world's largest blow dry bar chain!

They opened their first Asia branch last February 8 in Power Plant, Rockwell. And I had the privilege to experience Blo last February 9! It was awesome! :)

But first, here are some interesting "blo" facts!
Just WASH BLOW GO for Php500 (all hair types and lengths)
• Blo is not just about hair, it is about experience, culture and vibe
• All Bloers (aka Session Stylists) go through an intensive training program, affectionately known as Blo U(niversity), where they master Blo's signature styles
• Please note that Blo is NOT a salon, we are North America's Original Blow Dry Bar
• Blo is still Canada's ONLY concept Blow Dry Bar
• Please refer to Blo as a Blow Dry Bar, Blo or simply as a/the Bar

My appointment was 2PM but I got there around 2:30PM and the place was packed! While waiting, I had the chance to meet and chat with the owner, Howard, who was so nice and friendly! He actually reminded me of R's pedia-cardio. He probably have answered the questions I asked but he still obliged hehe. I was surprised to see that a man owns a "beauty" business but the idea of opening this kind of business came to him while watching Bloomberg and his wife suggested to put up this business.

Now on with my Blo experience! My Bloer's name was Sandra. Sorry no photo I was so too excited hihi plus my camera's battery was almost empty I had to make tipid hehe. First, they washed my hair. I love getting my hair washed. So relaxing when you're not doing it yourself ahihihi.
I love the wash area!
I went back to my seat and my Bloer gave me a Hair Menu where you can choose from 7 hair styles!
You want mala-J.Lo or Divine Lee wavy hair, pwede! You want your bob hair to be sleek as Victoria Beckham, pwedeng pwede! It's just no ordinary blow dry!
I had a hard time choosing what "hair style" I wanted but in the end I chose the Red Carpet look. Yeah.. of all the elaborate hair styles I stuck with the simplest. Hehe... Then Sandra started doing my hair, she applied some serum before she started sectioning my hair and started "blo-ing" me away!
Can you see me? :)
It took her around 30 minutes to finish. They work fast, efficient and they're really good! Sorry no photo of me. :( I totally forgot to take a photo. But I assure you I love my hair after!!!


Here's more photos of the place:
I love my experience at Blo! They are opening two more branches this year and I hope it's somewhere near my place. I'd definitely go back and try their other styles in their hair menu! Now to look for a party and event so I'll have a reason to go back soon! Nye! Hehe!

Thank you again Blo Rockwell!

Blo Rockwell
Stall#019 P1 Level, Power Plant Mall, 
Rockwell Center, Makati City
+63917-6-blodry(256379)

Blo Serendra
2-C01A 2nd Floor Serendra,
Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
+63917-6-blodry(256379)

Twitter: @bloheartsasia
Facebook: bloheartsasia

Paper Chic Studio's Chinese New Year Sale!

We're having a one-day sale at Paper Chic Studio! Up to 38% off on selected items. Bottles, jars, washi tapes and baker's twine samplers are not included.
Head over to our Facebook Page right now and start shopping!

Only orders made today are valid for the promo. Payment should be made by Tuesday! Thank you!

A&D Giveaway: Win Php1,000 Gift Certificate for Baby K'Tan Carriers and Php1,000 Gift Certificate to Recipes by Cafe Metro!

After the first successful Babypalooza Bazaar last December where Paper Chic Studio had it's soft launch, they will have their second bazaar this February just in time for Valentines!
What do you need to know?
Date:  February 16 & 17, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Venue: Walter Hogan Conference Center, ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, QC campus.
Site: www.babypalooza.com.ph

Did you know I was able to buy pre-loved Gingersnaps clothes at the last Babypalooza for R for just Php50 lang and it was in super good condition pa! Score talaga! The bazaar focuses on pre-loved and brand new premium items from a wide range of local and imported brands.


Special feature of this bazaar is its Vendor Protection Program (VPP). The VPP ensures that items that will be sold by one Babypalooza vendor will not be sold by another. This will ensure that buyers will not see the same stuff from several vendors over and over again, making their visit and shopping experience much more fun and worthwhile!

Oh and I'm so happy when I knew about their new unique features for this bazaar! There will be
parenting talks, breastfeeding & diaper changing area, children's play zone and the Daddy Waiting lounge. Oh diba? :)

Learn to assist your child's development from Teacher Mariel of The Learning Basket (thelearningbasket.com), from one parent to another.
Topics/Schedule:
    - Childhood Happens Once (Play) - Tips on how to enrich playtime  with your child.                
      Feb. 16, 2013 – Rm. 3, 12-1 p.m., Walter Hogan Conference  Center, ADMU
    - Childhood Happens Once (Read) – Ways on how to maximize reading sessions with your child.
      Feb. 16, 2013 – Rm. 3, 12-1 p.m., Walter Hogan Conference Center, ADMU

*No entrance fees will be charged for these talks but pre-registration is highly encouraged. Limited seating capacity. Email babypalooza.info@gmail.com to reserve your seat. 

Venue is fully air-conditioned. Free parking and entrance.

More bazaar information can be found on www.babypalooza.com.ph


Kat of Babypalooza is kind and generous enough to host another giveaway with not only 1 but 2 prizes worth Php1,000 each! Bonggels diba?

Prize 1: Php1,000 GC for Baby K'Tan Carriers from My Baby Dragon
(can be used during Babypalooza or for online orders)

Website: www.mybabydragon.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mybabydragon


My Baby Dragon offers unique and innovative baby-lifestyle products for parents on-the-go! Currently the exclusive distributor of the award winning Baby K'tan Baby Carriers in the Philippines.



The Baby K'tan Baby Carrier is a uniquely designed soft cotton carrier. It can be worn in all the same positions as a wrap, without the hassle of wrapping! The K'tan is made of two loops of cotton which are connected by a third smaller loop called the Back Support Band. This ergonomic and stylish design allows the carrier to be worn in multiple positions, all without any complicated wrapping or buckling. It is a cross between a sling and a structured front baby carrier, offering the positions and benefits of both! The Baby K'tan offers unparalleled comfort, safety & convenience!


To enter, please use the Rafflecopter widget below. (This giveaway is open to A&D readers nationwide)

Prize 2: Two P500 GCs to Recipes by Café Metro (for Shangri-la Mall Ortigas and Resorts World branches) (Open to Metro Manila readers only!)
Mommy Cristine de Guzman, the mompreneur owner of Recipes by Café Metro will be joining the Babypalooza bazaar as one of our pre-loved vendors. She will be selling gently used, baby & toddler items, exercise wear, gear, furniture: stroller, toddler bed, high chair and more! To check out her awesome items, please proceed to table 27 of the Babypalooza main selling area. Ushers will be on hand to help you navigate :)

Here's some of pre-loved things that Mommy Cristine will be selling:
Everything still looks good, right?

And now with our prize 2 giveaway! Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to join!
Yes, you can join both giveaways!!! Good luck dear readers!!! :)

Made With Love: Valentine's Arts and Crafts Fair

It's the L-O-V-E month! Done planning your Valentine's date? No place to go to yet? Here's one that I think you should visit!

Made With Love Fair is brought to you by Mommy Sellers Event Management (from the same team that brought the Baby Carnival Bazaar). This fair is all about 100% handmade, one-of-a-kind, and purely Filipino made products! This will be from Feb. 14 to 16, from 10am to 7pm at Pavilion 1 &2 of LRI Design Plaza, 210 N. Garcia St, BelAir II, Makati.

The BOS and I will surely visit this!

A&D Eats: The Cake Club, Bonifacio Centrale

After having a very sumptuous lunch at Sariwon Korean Barbeque (read more about it here), I wanted to have dessert and coffee. #thisiswhyimfat I really wanted to have Choco Yema cupcake at Slice but I already had it Monday that week then I remembered I've heard good reviews about The Cake Club!

We sat down and looked at the menu and I couldn't decide what to get! We asked the server what's good and just got 3 cakes to share with everyone. We also had coffee but forgot the names. Sorry!
Guia Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake and Baked Cheesecake

I want to go back for their ensaymada!!!