Quick Weekend Getaway: Matabungkay Beach, Batangas

We had our super quick beach trip yesterday, Sunday, March 21 at Matabungkay Beach Resort, Lian, Batangas. When Troy was little, they used to go there every summer that's why he insisted that we go there instead of Laiya or Calatagan (which is by the way, a longer drive). 

Peaches' been excited about the trip the whole week and she woke up super early (4:15AM) and without so much a fuss. She was even awake the whole trip, often asking if we're near. 

stop over photo and wearing her favorite Little Mermaid shirt

Matabungkay is a 2km stretch of good beach and sand. Admittedly, not as good as Boracay, Bohol or even Puerto Gallera but is super okay for quick de-stressing and budget conscious families. The crowd is rowdier than the latter beaches but we didn't care because we were enjoying the time on our own.

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On Running

I had time to check on my spam mails and found an invite from Nuffnang about Adida's Running event this afternoon at Bonifacio HighStreet! I want to go but Troy's too stressed to go. My brother-in-law's studying for an exam so there's no one left to accompany me.

I've been meaning to run. Actually there's this running group I want to join. I just need to muster some confidence since I'm a beginner and I'm assuming most of the people who run are experienced and buff. And boy,I am far from being buff!

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Lowdown on a Friday

My day could have been better. I'm tired but I feel like I didn't accomplish anything. Peaches has been a handful today refusing her nanny and has been crying for me all day. My head's throbbing from too much noise and chaos in my little home that I want to just shut my ears and hear nothing. Is that ever possible? Selective hearing loss? Only from 8am to 6pm everyday?
Oh yeah, the lows of working at home. 

Anyway, as I was sulking a friend sent this perk me up link about people having the worst day. 

Having a Bad Day? Think again

A short break and one White Hat after, I smiled. 

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What your Kids Need this Summer

Aside from the usual swim suit and sunblock combo, I would also like to point out that since it's summer, allow your kids to wear comfy clothes during summer classes and workshops. The summer heat is too much for them. Always provide extra shirt and a  bottle of water packed inside his or her favorite backpack. I suggest that you give the kids  personalized backpacks so they'd enjoy it more!  I bet the stephen joseph backpacks

will be a sure hit to the kids.

In the car, I always keep a nap mat for Peaches so she can lay on the grass during road trips and for instant picnics. Especially on long drives, I make sure we stop at some point to give her fresh air and let her walk and stretch a bit (prevents nausea and dizziness).

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Summer School Program for Toddlers

I bet like me Pinay Mommies are looking for Summer Programs for their kids as early as today. I actually have lists that you can go over and see what fits your needs.

1. School Room, Inc at AIC Gold Tower, Ortigas 632-7753 look for Teacher Bunny or Teacher Lea

• Around the Block (1- 2.5 y.o) Your first taste of fun in school
• Turn up the Fun! (2.5-3.5 y.o) Silliness during the summer
• Puddles & Giggles (3.5 -4.5 y.o) Looking and Learning about the great big world
• Camp Wilderness (5 and up) Skills & Tricks to gear up for the big school

The fun starts April 5- May 7 9:00AM - 11:00 AM

Of course this is where Peaches will spend her summer! If in case you'll enroll your kid here, give me a heads up so we can meet up and be friends. 

2. Lincolnshire Internationale Preschool (LIP) 

Goldloop Tower, Ortigas 687-4360 Look for Teacher Michelle

• The Reading Room Nursery (2-3 y.o)
• Reading Room (3-6 y.o)
• MathImagination (2-6 y.o)
• Arts and Crafts (2-6 y.o)
• LIP's Sports Camp (2-6 y.o)
• Kindermusik ABC (2-6 y.o)
• LIP Kitchen (3-6 y.o)

Classes starts April 5 9:00 AM - 12NN

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Video: Peaches singing May Bukas Pa

Who could forget Santino? Apparently, even Peaches isn't over with May Bukas Pa hype. Here's a video of her singing May Bukas Pa.

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White Hat Addict ~ CERTIFIED!

I just had my 5th free White Hat after filling in my 5th loyalty card. 

My favorite White Hat combo is Clown Hat! It's a mixture of M&M's, Candy sprinkles, and little Marshmallows. The sweetness of the candies complement the yogurt making it not too sweet. 

I sometimes think that White Hat ought to pay me for all the referrals (most of them are converts!) I gave them *kidding*. Funny though that White Hat employees at their Galleria Branch and Trinoma Branch know me by face (teehee). I've been to their SM North Edsa Annex Branch once and I like that they have couches and more tables and chairs. 

I've also tried froyo (frozen yogurt) from Red Mango, California Berries, Lulu Bell, the one in Shangri-la *forgot the name*, something like froghurt , etc

But I still keep coming back at White Hat because they have more add on choices aside from the usual fruit selections. And the yogurt is not too sweet and not to sour. Best of all, they have a tub size for P199 which I buy and share with my family (who are equally TWH addicts!)

Prices start at P85 on regular size plus P20 for 1 add on and so on. 

The combo prices are P120 for regular and P150 for large.

Quite steep than the other froyo but it's worth it. 

Go  and have a healthy day at The White Hat! 

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Nido Jr. & Bear brand Combo

Peaches is now on Nido Jr. and Bearbrand choco. It was after many milk trials that I've decided to stick with this milk combo. Peaches is drinking 3-4 7oz. bottles of milk in a day 1 or 2 of these are Bear brand choco and another 2-3 7oz bottles at night (notice that I don't give her the choco milk at night because of course that's downtime and I don't want her hyped!). She also eats breakfast, merienda, lunch, merienda and then dinner.

Yes, I know she has a big appetite. But I think whatever she eats, she burns because she's very energetic and I make sure she has lots of activities in a day. 

The reason for the fuss on milk was that Peaches had bowel problems. She was always constipated and I was afraid she'd develop fear of poop. Seriously, it happens.  Luckily, the Bearbrand choco kept her constipation at bay. I also increased her fiber intake plus yogurt every now and then. Safe to say, I'm happy with the results.

If there's one thing I learned in my 2 years of having a child, it's that not all things that work for me would work for you. The key here is willingness to try what works and what's not. I also learned that not all expensive things are best. What's more important is that you and your child is happy and comfortable with the product and of course, safe.

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Manny Pacquiao's Famous Clap Punch

I really had a good laugh!


I can't help but wonder if Manny Pacquiao had too much of Filipino action flicks that he had to pull a stunt like this one. lol. Isn't this the famous Fernando Poe Jr. move? 


I can just imagine the referee holding his laugh. 


Have fun! 

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Peaches' Moving Up Day

My 2.2 yo daughter had her moving up day last Saturday, March 13. The school put up a play for the entire students to participate in including the toddlers! It's the Beauty and the Beast play and my respect goes to the hands on owners of the school, SchoolRoom Inc, and the teachers for the patience and the love they gave to the children. It was of course not the usual play you watch on theatres but for us, parents, it was more than enough to see our kids dance and sing on stage. 


It was on this day that I truly realized how Peaches love her friends and teachers. She's really happy being around them and she shines. We're supposed to give her a time off from school this summer but we won the raffle (which is 50% off on summer workshop tuition) during the event and maybe it was a sign that Peaches is destined to be with them this summer.


I'm also happy that Troy was finally able to watch Peaches on stage. See, last Christmas, the school arranged a Christmas program where the kids gave dance or song numbers but Troy was not around because of work. 
Well, much to my *katarayan* he was able to join us (where he should be). 

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