My Great Christmas Wish Contest and the Mommy Mundo Bazaar

It's only a week away and one of my favorite holiday bazaar, Mommy Mundo Bazaar, is happening next weekend! It's the pre-Christmas bazaar for chic shopping moms! That's me!

Happening on November 7-9, 2014, at the Glorietta Activity Center for Mommy Mundo’s last big event for the year. The Mommy Mundo Bazaar has been running for 7 years, and is the only Christmas bazaar for uber chic shopping moms.

And as always every year, Mom 24/7 2015 will also be available at the Mommy Mundo Bazaar. Mommy Mundo Passport holders who are current and active and who attend this 3 day event get a complimentary Mom 24/7 Planner. Applications for the passport card may be done online at www.mommymundo.com/passport.

No Christmas gift list yet? Then make one now and make sure to shop until you drop next weekend!  And not only that, you might just win Php3,000 shopping money to jumpstart your Christmas shopping!

Join the “My Greatest Christmas Wish” contest. Here’s how to join!
1. Like the Mommy Mundo Facebook page
2. Follow Mommy Mundo on twitter and instagram
3. Share this poster on your social media account and tag @MommyMundo and use the hashtags #mommymundobazaar2014 and #mmbatglorietta.
4. Make sure your accounts are set to public (even just until Nov 9)
5. Three winners chosen by Rafflecopter get a P3,000 shopping spree in Mommy Mundo Bazaar
*Posts must be done before Nov 7 12mn
*Prize can only be claimed at the Mommy Mundo bazaar 2014
Or you can go to http://mommymundo.com/2014/10/mommy-mundo-bazaar-2014/# and use the Rafflecopter widget there!

Mommy Mundo thanks the following for supporting this event:
Major Sponsors: Philippine Association for Childbirth Education (PACE), Nurture Nook, Marie France, Facial Care Centre, Cycles, Cycles Sensitive, Cradle, Fun Ranch, Sprinkles Accessories, Moringa-O2, Tiny Buds, Johnson’s Baby, Mommy Matters, Melawares, Baby Mum-mums.

Official Photo and Video Provider: ImagineNation Photography, Wang Videography

Media Sponsors: Lifestyle Network, Crossover, Working Mom Magazine, Urban Mom, Mommy Pages

Venue Partner: Glorietta and the Ayala Malls

See you then!!

A&D Eats: Niu By Vikings, SM Aura

Two weeks ago, Didi asked me if I wanted to try out Niu By Vikings. Yes, she asked me out on a date heehee! If you've been to any Vikings, you would know it is a buffet restaurant and they serve great food. It is one of the restaurant our family go to for Sunday lunches.

The Vikings Group latest venture, Niu (pronounced as nee-uh, means nine in the Viking language) is set in a lavish atmosphere giving you an upscale buffet dining experience.

Sleek interior, chic and ultra-contemporary, with dark wood tables and comfy hairs. Dramatic lighting and elaborate decor in intimate dining spaces. 

The interior is impressive, dining spaces perfect for date nights with your partner. Not only that, food is great too! With several international cuisine with a wide comprehensive menu, I didn't know where to start!

 There's French and Italian fares.

There's a Pasta Station where Didi asked the chef to cook her risotto!

Pizza Stations where they are freshly made and cooked.

 

 Carving Station. The US Prime Beef was so good!!!

Foie Gras Station. Not many buffet restaurants offer this so I was happy there's one in Niu.

Chinese Station which has your famous Chinese dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork, Make Your Own Noodles and dimsum.

 

Japanese Station which is one of my favorites in any buffet!

 Salad Station with a wide selection of dressings!

Cold Cuts

And as any Viking buffet, you can drink all you can to your heart's content! But the difference with Niu, they also offer wine, beer, and cocktails as part of their drinks station aside from the staple soda, juices, and coffee.

Free flowing drinks all throughout your meal! 

Dark Mojito

I wasn't able to get to taste the desserts because of too much chika with Didi haha! But I have more food to show you guys!

I love crab legs! This was yummy!

I forgot what this soup was but I remembered it was good too!

Lobster Miso. I loved this!

Loved everything that was served for us. I was so full that night. I wished we arrived earlier so we also got to taste their dessert!

Niu is definitely a place you want to take your partner to. The ambiance is perfect for date nights! It's also perfect for family gatherings and I think it would be the go-to place for Christmas parties! I will be back with my family. Book now and treat your family to Niu!

Niu is located at the SM Aura Skypark, right across the Samsung Hall. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and for dinner Monday through Sunday from 5:30 – 10:00 pm. Major credit cards are accepted. Call 478-3888, 847-3888, 0917-586-6888, or 0919999-6888 for reservations, or visit http://niu.ph and like Niu by Vikings on
Facebook and Instagram at @niubyvikings.

Justice League Invades Shakey's!

Superheroes are such a great hit with kids today! Although I'm not an expert when it comes to superheroes, I watch a lot of The Big Bang Theory and they talk a lot about Green Lantern, Flash, and the other Justice League characters. And so I started introducing superheroes to Y and R but I know a lot of kids love Justice League! My brother, although is not a kid anymore, loves Superman! And what delight it would be if kids can celebrate their birthdays with their favorite superheroes!

Our family's favorite pizza place, Shakey's, is making this possible! Shakey's now offers the Justice League Unlimited party package, inclusive of signature dishes, activities, and even props! We had R's first birthday party at Shakey's Quezon Ave and we were all happy how it turned out! Check out R's first birthday party here!

As for the food, you can pick from any of the food packages on Justice League Unlimited! 

You can never go wrong with anything from Shakey's! The thin crust pizza is good, the mojos are always a hit, and I love love their chicken!!!

Book your birthdays now! Or why not have your Christmas get together or party here? Right? 

TIP: Book a Shakey's with a Fun Zone inside! It's one of the reasons why we booked our venue. 

For more information, you can go to their website https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/ and follow and like Shakey's social media accounts and get updated!

Facebook: Shakey's Philippines

Instagram: @shakeysph

Twitter: @PHShakeys

A&D Finds: Where To Buy Queen Elsa and Princess Anna Costumes

It's just a week a way before Halloween and all the Trick or Treat events are happening next week! Got your costumes? Where are you spending your Halloween? No plans yet? Check out Smart Parenting's Guide! 

I am procrastinating when it comes to the kids' costumes. I want to use what we have for their costumes. I already have an idea for R's costume but I also borrowed costumes so I'll have choices. For Y, last year she was Snow White, for this year, since she has a lot of tutus and puffy skirts, I borrowed wings so she can be a fairy na lang. BUT.... a part of me wants to dress her as Queen Elsa! Ayan na passing frustrations from my own childhood... Heehee! But really, Y has been bugging me she wants to dress as Elsa, with the cape and braided hair, the works!

So now I am kind of cramming and looking for Elsa dresses and costumes.  JUST IN CASE! But I can't really decide which one to buy because I have a budget and have to stick with it! I've searched every nook of the internet (naks!) on where I can get the nicest Elsa and Anna gowns and dresses that goes with your budget.

Celestina & Co.
Y wore a Celestina and Co (@celestinaandco) Snow White apron last year and she also wears it even on normal days when she just feels like it. It is super sulit! This is usually on a pre-order basis, but I found out that Baobao Babies carries ready-made aprons, the catch is they are located in Cebu. Sayang lang because Y's size is still for pre-order. Boohoo! Order na while you still have time!

 Price starts at Php1980

Photos from Celestina and Co.

Home Spun Ph

I discovered Home Spun in OLX during Y's birthday. They are also in Instagram (@homespun_ph). I wasn't able to buy but I kept it on my notes just in case I decided to buy. Home Spun's price points are more budget-friendly.

Elsa's Coronation Apron Set Php950

  

Anna's Coronation Apron Php950

 Left:  Elsa Apron Php595 + Cape (optional) Php150

Right: Anna Apron Php595  + Cape (optional) Php150

Photos from Home Spun Ph

The Little Bugger
One day I stumbled upon The Little Bugger's IG (@thelittlebugger) and I loved loved every minute browsing thru their IG account. It made me want to buy every Elsa dress she has.   Every little girl would squeal with delight! And the good thing is they have a physical store (3rd Level, Greenhills Shoppesville Mall) and you can go and try out each and every gown. You can also order online and ask your questions thru Viber.

Diba? It's hard to choose? Price starts at Php1550
Photos from The Little Bugger

Alex & Alexa Kids Boutique
I also found out about Alex & Alexa on OLX and Ebay.ph. They sell similar costumes as The Little Bugger. They also have a physical store in Alabang Zapote Road, Las Pinas City but also accepts online orders. You can also check their IG @shopalexandalexa!

      

Photos from Alex & Alexa Kids Boutique

I also saw Elsa and Anna costumes in SM.  Each costs Php1,349. But sizes are limited! There's no size for Y anymore. And I don't really like the material. Same as the one I saw in 168. And this is how this post was born. Hehehe!

 

Or if you're a great sewer and can do DIY, try this link I saw in Pinterest! If only I had time, I would definitely TRY and DIY. And I'm sure there's more in Pinterest!

Photo from here 

I hope this post helps you with finding the perfect Frozen dresses for your little girls and for my little girl too! Oh Frozen, it's been a year and you're still frozen in our little girls' heart.