Made It Through Mum

SM City Marikina gathered together the top caliber Indie  bands which brought the house down last May 20 held at SM Marikina parking lot. It was the very first and biggest Summer Music Festival  of Indie music's finest.  The gathering was spearheaded by  Badkiss ( Christina Marie Badkiss) . Photo CTTO Here are the bands who were part of the festival:  Jensen and The Flips Photo opp after their performance ü 1. Jensen and The Flips - FLIPS stands for Freaky Little Island People. Their genres are RnB, Soul and Pop. The members are :  * Jensen Gomez - vocals/guitars  * Lorenz "Choi" Padilla - bass/backup vocals  * Miggy Concepcion - keys  * Michael Gemina - drums/ backup vocals  * Mel Rono - guitars Never The Stranger 2. Never The Strangers - Pinoy pop rock band has been known mainly for the toothpaste jingle "Moving Closer". They just released their music video for their 2nd single "S...

Summer is about to close as the month of June drums nearer. We have had our little ones at home for almost two months, but have we really made most of our time with them? With the many things that we need to do at home and in the workplace, we often sacrifice time spent with our children. Now is the best opportunity to start creating wonderful memories that they can look back to once the school starts. Whether you want to make up for the days you were too busy or simply cap off the summer on a good note, there’s still activities available for you and your kids to enjoy. Break free from the usual trips to the mall and try these five activities instead. Watch a theater show! In a world of video streaming and smartphones, it is rare to see children not glued to their gadgets. Introduce them to other forms of entertainment like live theater. Just make sure that you choose a show that is child-friendly. Look for youthful and energetic productions that also teach golden values ...

While receiving gifts and arranging something special on Mother’s Day is lovely, there’s nothing like a fit and fabulous body as a mission to ensure you’re able to wear the many hats you juggle everyday.  Whether you’re a new mom or firmly decided about being more active and healthy for yourself and your family, here are some practical tips that you can take heart to get you motivated and whip back into shape—right in the comfort of your own home especially when you’re on a period. According to Dr. Ian , a dedicated multi-sport, endurance and CrossFit athlete, you can do exercises that will loosen up the cramps and dysmenorrhea. “Make sure to go slowly and choose workouts that you can sustain and safe for you. Mind your changing time every after four hours to prevent leaks and to keep yourself odor and bacteria-free. With Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkin, you’re armed with triple dose of comfort and protection since it’s liniment-free, uses non-toxic glue, thin but highl...

Makes 35 pcs. An Earl Grey-enhanced cookie that’s light as clouds and low in sugar Ingredients : 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup Mott’s 100% apple juice 1/2 cup white sugar, sifted 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 tsps. or 1 teabag Earl Grey 1 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt Procedure : 1. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. 2. In a separate bowl, cream butter until smooth using an electric mixer. Add Mott’s 100% apple juice and mix. Add dry ingredients and blend well. 3. Using a tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. 5. Allow to cool in a rack and store in airtight container. Recipe Variation: For a cake like texture, add one egg to creamed butter and beat until well blended before adding dry ingredients.

Makes 8 one-cup servings Tasty and zesty but something you don’t see in a 3-year-old birthday party Ingredients: 200g uncooked spaghetti 100g ground chicken 1 1/2 cups Mott’s 100% apple juice 1 1/2 cups non-fat milk 1 can diced tomatoes (190g) 100g cheddar cheese, grated 100g sayote, grated 90g carrots, grated 1 tbsp. salt 3/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Procedure : 1. Cook spaghetti in water until al dente. 2. In a saucepan, mix chicken and 1/4 tbsp. salt. Cook in medium heat, constantly stirring until dry. 3. Add sayote and carrots. Cook for 1 minute. 4. Add diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tbsp. salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute. 5. Add Mott’s 100% apple juice and milk. Allow to boil. 6. Add 1/4 tbsp. salt. Allow to boil. 7. Add 20g cheese. Cook until sauce thickens. Remove from heat. 8. In a square baking dish, pour and evenly spread 1 ladle of sauce. Add 1/2 of the nood...

Makes 1 serving Warm and citrusy with a kick of cinnamon  Ingredients : 1 cup Mott’s 100% Apple Juice 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. cinnamon powder Procedure:  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. 2. Heat over medium heat for 3 minutes. 3. Serve hot. Mott's 100% apple juice is no ordinary beverage. You can either drink it or EAT it. Experience creative cooking and pleasurable eating with the first ever recipe book featuring 20 tasty and nutrient-packed breakfast dishes, snacks and beverages, all made perfect with Mott's 100% apple juice goodness . Start eating your apple juice now! Visit Mott's Philippines Facebook page  now.

Photo from Google An apple a day keeps the doctor away , indeed! Right, mommies? Since it's still May and we are still celebrating motherhood,  I will share with you what happened during the launch of the newest member of the Mott's family a day before Mother's day. Moms, on the go, listen up... this one's for you! A healthy, easy-to-serve drink just hit the Philippine shelves and you're going to want to get hands on it fast. Introducing Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice in can sealed and filled with the same 100% apple fruit goodness that you can enjoy anytime anywhere. Last May 7, 2016 held a picnic like event -Summer Family Fun Day at the Bonifacio High Street as Mott's welcome its newest member - Mott's Apple juice 11.5oz in can!  It was a day of outdoor fun and play that kids, even mom and dad enjoyed. The vast open space was surrounded by human statues, face painting, picture balloons, treasure hunts, hula-hoop, life-sized t...

Fifth Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour seeks to address health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepen practical understanding on the benefits of a healthy, active life PHILIPPINES, April 25, 2016 – Herbalife, a global nutrition company, has released the findings of the new Nutrition At Work Survey, which revealed that the majority of Philippines’ workforce leads largely sedentary lifestyles, putting them at risk of obesity. The Survey1, which was designed to understand the lifestyle habits and attitudes of Asia Pacific’s modern workforce, was conducted in March with 5,500 full-time workers in 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including 500 workers from the Philippines. According to the survey findings, almost nine out of 10 (85%) workers in the Philippines spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with 52% of its workforce eating lunch at their work desk two to five times per week. The survey also revealed that majority of Philippines’ workforc...

" It's okay honey, 2 (two) hours of sleep is all I need " - - - says no mom. EVER . haha Sleep deprivation makes you act a little drunk, eh? You know you are a MOM, when your fantasies are all about sleeping. Ü #Hugot There is nothing quite as difficult and as fulfilling as it is to be a parent. For mothers, it means having to balance her commitments to her spouse, family, work, household, and social life. They are an embodiment of the empowered women - women of strength, patience, perseverance, and passion. I was one of the pleasured (YES!) mommy bloggers to celebrate Mother's Day and have that much needed break from our hectic schedules when Uratex held a SPArty last May 6 at the Ronac Lifestyle Center, Magallanes.  We went to a mini tour in the Uratex Premium Gallery wherein we learned more about the essence of good sleep. Since I was one of the early birds (Uratex provided us with shuttle to and from our destinations. How cool is that? )  I...