Made It Through Mum

It is a fact that education is the best legacy parents can leave their children. This doesn’t only mean sending them to the best schools, enrolling them in workshops to hone their God-given talents, but also teaching them the necessary life skills to survive. We always remind our kids that they need to learn how to be innovative. Not in the sense of being smart like learned in school. The kind of savvy that will keep you one step ahead in real life. They have to become street smart, be resourceful, know how to put on the moves, learn how to play the game. The truth is we, their parents, won't be around forever. But while we are still here, we need to guide them, make sure they'll make it. How? Here are some learning tips that both parents and children can do together. Thinking abundantly.  Instead of saying you can’t afford something your child wants, sit together and discuss ways to earn the money needed to make the purchase. This creates a mindset of abundance -- instead ...

  This is the second year we would celebrate Easter without events featuring fun and games for kids or even their much-awaited Easter egg hunt. While we are all advised to stay at home and keep safe, parents can still bring joy into their homes with their kids' simple activity.  Putting a spin on the popular Mystery Boxes that are being sold online, The Manila Hotel offers the “Easter Joy! Mystery Egg,”—a giant egg hand-made from Belgian chocolates that kids and adults alike can enjoy cracking open to discover what’s inside. The Mystery Egg is the highlight of The Manila Hotel’s “Easter Joy! Raffle,” held on April 5, 2021, at 2 pm via Facebook Live (@TheManilaHotel).  Every purchase of the Mystery Egg for only P2,500 nett from now to April 4, 2021, gives guests a stub for the raffle, wherein they can win the major prize of a Chromebook laptop—a perfect gadget for online classes and workshops kids can enjoy. They can also win one set of The Manila Hotel Gelatos and The M...

Do you ever see another girl’s feed and wonder how they can pull off looking fresh and confident as if they don’t experience discomfort during that time of the month? Even your fave K-pop female idols, big-time Hollywood actresses, and all-time hit singer-songwriters go through periods. And with their jam-packed scheds that most likely involve visits to the waxing salon, derma, fittings, and travels, have you ever wondered how they’re able to do all of these tasks and still look fresh and confident on their red days? We asked some of the hottest trending social media stars that you’re most likely up to date with, and they spilled the tea on just how much they prep when that time of the month comes. And as it turns out, it involves a lot of planning. They’ve scheduled every second of their time up to the T whenever they’re on their periods to avoid sweaty and stuffy napkin mishaps. And it’s not as easy as they seem to make it. But their recent discovery of the New Whisper Breathable —...

  Jollibee’s new ad shows how parents can make bonding time with kids more fun! Even though the pandemic means kids must stay home to be safe, it doesn’t mean that they can’t have any fun! Now that parents are spending more time with their kids, it’s best to make the most out of the situation and foster a joyful and exciting atmosphere at home.  One great way to keep kids happy despite the current situation is to create new family activities that will make quality time together more memorable!  You can learn how to bake, expand their creativity through DIY arts and crafts or even explore the latest video games or social media trends—then complete your child’s day with a plate of the meatiest, cheesiest, and sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti.  Watch the video here .  The latest commercial from Jollibee encourages exactly this, showing that parents can do a lot of at-home activities for their bonding time. From interactive storytelling through role-playing, teaming ...

    Aim to live a healthier lifestyle this 2021, and begin with healthy, more sustainable plant-based options Are you aiming to be healthier this 2021? Your food choices are an excellent place to start! According to studies, what you eat daily has a significant influence on your health and how you feel, look, move, and work. Moreover, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, eating healthy has become even more vital to boost immunity and fight off diseases.  So if you’re planning to switch to a healthier and cleaner lifestyle, shifting to plant-based meat is a viable option to consider. Just recently, Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) has unveiled its newest brand, unMEAT , a 100% plant-based meat that looks, feels, and tastes like real meat. unMEAT is packed with simple ingredients that you can generally find in culinary kitchens, making it affordable, with a price similar to meat price. It is also a good source of fiber and protein. It is cholesterol-free, trans-fat-free, ...

  Colleges and universities across the Philippines are set to gear up for the much-anticipated EU Whiz: Filipino Youth of the FEUture—an annual inter-collegiate competition spearheaded by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines Since 2006, the EU Whiz has been a fun and exciting way for Filipino students to showcase their knowledge and understanding of the EU and EU-Philippine relations.  “ The EU and the Philippines have enjoyed a strong and mutually beneficial partnership for many years now ,” said EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Véron. “ The EU Whiz is a fun and exciting way for a new generation of Filipino youth to rediscover the ties and common history that bind our people together. It also introduces them to the EU, its institutions, and our partnership with the Philippines.” Apart from the quiz, the EU Whiz: Filipino Youth of the fEUture has been expanded to include two more events—the “My Space, My Rights” video competition, and the “Green...

Jaeger L. Tanco, Comm&Sense founder and president Comm&Sense’s big bet on data-driven communications - or simply, “Intelligent PR” - appears to be a step in the right direction as the agency was nominated for the Agency of the Year award for the second time in a row on the back of its record haul of 15 Philippine Quill Awards from the International Association of Business Communicators - Philippines. Leading the 15 recognitions is the collaboration between Comm&Sense and leading health maintenance organization (HMO) PhilCare which produced the PhilCare Community Quarantine (CQ) Wellness Index, a study on the state of well-being of Filipinos as they faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Rolled out in the summer of 2020 , the PhilCare CQ Wellness Index looked into the actual state of well-being of Filipinos while in quarantine. The study also examined how various sectors of society across the country responded to the effects of the lockdowns and the pandemic as a whole.  The P...

Top entries will be featured on Ajinomoto’s cooking show “ Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well” on GMA-7 Moms are certainly  #mamazing   and   most even possess undeniable skills like kitchen wizardry. They are known for making special, healthy, and delicious meals for the family, no matter the budget. Their cooking is so well-loved that many kids grow up comparing dishes to the ones their mothers made. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is supporting moms everywhere to make more amazing meals with the  Eat Well, Live Well. Stay Well  cooking show. Hosted by  #mamazing  celebrity mom Iya Villania and chef Jose Sarasola, the 10-minute cooking show airs every Friday, at 11:20 am on GMA-7, with episodes also uploaded on the Ajinomoto Cookmunity® Facebook page. “ With our newest cooking show, we want to help moms and even any member of the household discover and make better choices for their family through simple yet delicious recipes that anyone can ...

  Showing support for people with cancer can make a big difference in their quality of life.  Learning that your loved one has cancer is difficult news to hear. Suddenly, you have so many questions not just about cancer, but on what to say to comfort your loved one, how to act around him/her, and what you can do to make the situation more bearable. Your loved one may be feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but there are ways to provide help and support to somehow ease the burden of the illness.  As a partner in helping people through difficulties in life, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers ways to help families prepare if a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: Get facts about the cancer diagnosis . Sometimes fear and worry come from uncertainty. During this time, try to obtain as much information about the cancer diagnosis, so you can help your loved one through the decision-making process. Some basic questions you might want to consi...

unMEAT Nuggets and Kamote Fries INGREDIENTS 4- 6 pcs unMeat Nuggets, fully thawed out  1 pc medium-sized sweet potato, peeled and cut into long strips like a French fry  1/2- 1 cup oil (optional, may use other methods to cook the kamote fries)   Optional: dipping of your choice   PROCEDURES :  1. Heat oil in a medium-sized saute pan. Use medium heat.   2. When the oil is hot enough, carefully drop the nuggets in them to cook for 4-5 minutes. The color should be nice and golden. Fish them out and drain on paper towels.  3. In the same pan, caref:ully drop your sweet potato fries and cook until the fries are golden brown. Should take no longer than 8-10 minutes (depending on how thinly you have cut your fries). Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.  4. Serve the nuggets with cooked fries with an optional dipping sauce on the side.