Makati gears up for ‘Undas’ 2016: Number coding suspended on October 31 & November 1

To ensure the orderly and peaceful observance of ‘Undas’ or All Saints’ Day on November 1 and 2, key offices of the city government, together with the Makati Police Department, are all set to implement measures. As is customary during holidays, the number coding scheme will be suspended in Makati on October 31 and November 1.

Four public assistance stations set up in strategic areas in the vicinity of Manila South Cemetery will be manned by personnel of the Makati Action Center, Makati Health Department, and Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. 

The stations will provide wheelchairs for senior citizens and free blood pressure monitoring, and medical emergency teams will also be on hand to provide assistance if needed. These will be positioned in the following areas: between Makati Catholic Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery; South Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue; Vito Cruz corner South Avenue, in front of South Cemetery; and Metropolitan Avenue corner South Avenue. 

For security and order, the Makati police will screen visitors for prohibited items and implement measures to regulate vendors and parking inside or within the vicinity of Manila South Cemetery. Visitors are also advised to take care of small children and secure their belongings while inside the cemetery. The police will confiscate prohibited items inside the cemetery, which include firearms, bladed weapons, liquors, loudspeakers and amplifiers. 

Meanwhile, designated areas for selling food and drinks are only allowed outside the cemetery. Cars and motorcycle parking will be available along Ayala Avenue Extension and Metropolitan Avenue. Cleanliness in the area will be maintained by personnel from the city Department of Environmental Services through continuous clean-up operations. 

Starting at midnight on October 31, the city government will implement a traffic rerouting plan to ease the flow of traffic within the vicinity of Manila South Cemetery, which will remain in effect until midnight of November 2. 

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic: Kalayaan Avenue – from Zapote Street to N. Garcia St.; South Avenue – from Metropolitan to JP Rizal; Vito Cruz – from South Avenue to Zapote St.; and Pililia St. – from JP Rizal to Kalayaan Avenue. To be opened to two-way traffic are J.P. Rizal – from Pasong Tirad to Makati Avenue; and Kalayaan Avenue – from Pasong Tirad to Zapote St. One-way traffic will be in effect in Kalayaan Avenue from N. Garcia to Makati Avenue; and Metropolitan Avenue from South Avenue to N. Garcia. Motorists are advised to expect heavy traffic and take alternate routes and avoid the South Cemetery Area. MAPSA traffic enforcers and barangay deputies will be deployed to assist in traffic management and extend assistance to motorists and the general public.

Jigsaw Puzzle: Mind Entertainment and Exercise

Who’s not familiar with Jigsaw Puzzles? I’m positive that we all know what it is and have played it once in our life. Some people may have the perception that jigsaw puzzles are just for kids while others might still enjoy a good puzzle game once in a while. Jigsaw puzzle is actually an ideal game that is a good mental entertainment and exercise for both children and adults alike.

Most of the times, we play jigsaw puzzle to beat the boredom, to kill time, to de-stress or basically just to relax and entertain ourselves, right? Aside from entertainment, solving jigsaw puzzle is also a mental exercise. As we try to put the puzzle pieces together, we are stimulating our brain which is a good thing because just like our body, our brains need exercise too. And just as exercise does well for the body, mental exercise also gives us many benefits such as improved memory and heightened creativity. Solving puzzle games also teaches us to be more patient and focused. 

I used to own several puzzle boards before and I’ve also got a few for my kids. However, the puzzle tiles wear out easily, especially when played with often or sometimes my kids lose it. But that doesn’t stop us from enjoying a good jigsaw puzzle game because right now we can still play one even without the physical board. Yes, you read it right! 

I recently found out about JS Puzzles, an online website that allows you to play jigsaw puzzle online for free. JS Puzzles offer new sets of puzzles everyday under different categories such as Scenery, Animals, Art and a lot more. Jigsaw puzzle lovers will surely rejoice! 

Playing jigsaw puzzle at JS Puzzles is as easy as pie, you can play as a guest or create an account so you can save, upload your own puzzles. Once you've chosen your puzzle design, you have the option to customize it however you want. You can select how many puzzle pieces, the shapes and if you want it small or large. You can also turn on competitive mode and compete with other players. When the competitive mode is turned on, you can see on the right side of your screen the time to beat and once finished you can see your name on the leaderboard if ever you made it to top 10. You can turn it off if you just want to play for fun. 

Given the many benefits of playing jigsaw puzzle, it surely is an ideal and worthwhile activity to engage in. Don't have a jigsaw puzzle with you? Worry no more, you can entertain and exercise your brain anytime, anywhere with JS Puzzles.

Celebrate Life, Say Yes To May!

We don't have to wait for any occasion to celebrate, because life itself should be celebrated right? While you're at it, why not celebrate it with May Sparkling Juice, a non-alcoholic drink that you can always pop open to toast to life’s daily success. 

Learned a new language? Aced your chemistry class this morning? Or your boss complimented your report? Whether it’s a simple event or an occasion that rolls around once a year, make sure to pop the cork of a bottle of this sparkly concoction and get the party started!

Available in white or red grapes, May Sparkling Juice gives a more inclusive atmosphere that allows everybody to get their fill of this fun and fruity drink.  It's a high-quality product of Belgium and made of freshly pressed grapes, this bubbly treat is only 80 calories per serving and provides the fun fizz that instantly boosts any celebration. It’s a great blend too with cocktails and mocktails, so you can always add a variety of delicious blends with May Sparkling Juice just in case you’re looking for ways to surprise your guests. 

Days after my birthday, I received a bottle of May Sparkling Juice together with other Fly Ace Corporation products. No I'm ready to say "Yes To May" as I appreciate and celebrate life, that's one of the many secrets of individuals who are always in a good mood! 

So don't wait for a big event to celebrate, as each day can be a party. And just because a celebration isn’t really a party without a good drink in hand, make everyday a party with Non-Alcoholic May Sparkling Juice that’s filled with lighthearted cheer! The perfect celebration centerpiece in the spirit of happiness and thanksgiving; don’t miss to say “Yes to May!” as your perfect starting point to signify a party that everyone can truly enjoy!

May Sparkling Juice is available in leading supermarkets, and groceries nationwide. For more updates, visit and like its official Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/MayPhilippines.

Tristan and Athena Goes to #VitaCubes2Good Fun Day at Active Fun BGC

Aside from sharing tips and being able to relate to other mommies out there, one of the many things  I love about blogging is that I get to have fun with my kids through mommy and kids related events.

And last October 22, 2016, Vita Cubes the healthy jelly candy that we love held it's #VitaCubes2Good Fun Day at Active Fun BGC. It was an afternoon filled with fun #VitaCubesMoment that Mommy Bloggers such as I enjoyed together with our kids. 

My kids love Vita Cubes jelly and I don't worry at all because aside from it being a delightful treat, it's also good for them because it's fortified with vitamins and minerals. You can find out here the healthy goodness that comes in every pack of Vita Cubes candies. 

My dates for the #VitaCubes2Good Fun Day was Tristan and Athena, too bad Brianna was sick that time so she stayed in the house with Daddy. Nevertheless, she enjoyed the goodies her Ate and Kuya brought home for her. 

The #VitaCubes2Good Fun Day was jam packed with exciting activities that kids and kids at heart enjoyed. It was a time for the mommies to meet and bond with other mommy bloggers and so with the kids. The event started with a few talks from the Vita Cubes team and some guests then the fun started to unfold. 

Tristan joined one of the games that afternoon, although he didn't win but at least he tried which is a good thing. 

The function hall was filled with colorful balloons and unlimited samples of Vita Cube candies which the kids surely took advantage of. 

Tristan and Athena enjoyed decorating their own rainbow cakes with mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and vita cube jelly candies then ate it afterwards. 

A special magic show was prepared for all of us and we were all amazed watching it. I can definitely see the amazement on Athena's eye. Other activities such as the photo booth with a flip book as a souvenir was also available at the event. Then we were all served with  sumptuous snacks and drinks. Above all these, we were all given a generous loot bag containing Vita Cube Candies, pillow, and other sweet treats. 

Each kid was also given one-hour play pass at the active fun playground. It was our first time there and since Athena is just 4 years old, I need to accompany her inside. It was tiring following them up and down, and around the place but there's nothing compared to seeing them having fun, at least I also got to take their photos.

Having fun at the colorful ball pit!

I can't believe how brave Athena is, she ain't scared of the big slide and actually did it many times. On the contrary, Tristan was the one who's scared and didn't even tried sliding. 

Thank you so much to Vita Cubes and Mommy Bloggers Philippines for organizing this event, Tristan and Athena had a blast. It melts my heart as both of them kept on thanking me for bringing them with me on the event. I do look forward to more fun events like this with my kids.

For more promos and updates, you can follow Vita Cubes on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VitaCubesPH/?fref=ts

Vita Cubes: Jelly Candy Has Never Been this Healthy!

My kids love candies and that's one thing I can't take away from them. So with a guilt feel on the side, I still give them candies. I just constantly remind them that candies are only "sometimes food" because  too much candies can cause tooth decay and may not be good for their health. I also remind them to always drink water after munching on this sweet treats. Most of the times they listen to me but kids could sometimes be tricky, next thing you know they could be sneaking out candies from the refrigerator or worst buying candies at the school canteen. How I wished there's a healthy candy. I know a lot of mommies could relate to this.

And then here comes Vita Cubes, it was like an answered prayer! I learned about Vita Cubes for the first time when I attended my first ever Mommy Bloggers Philippines Christmas Party last year and they are one of the sponsors. 

Vita Cubes is a product of Rebisco, a dominant player in the Philippine snack food industry with a growing global presence. It's a cube-shaped jelly candy that comes in five different flavors- strawberry, apple, grape, orange, and mango. Vita cubes is not just any candy, aside from being a delicious treat, it's fortified with essential vitamins and minerals that are important for growing up children.

Curious about the vitamins and minerals that come in every piece of Vita Cubes? Here they are:

• Lysine-  Contains 70% of the child's Recommended Energy and Nutritional Intake (RENI). Aids the body in proper growth and energy production. Also helps in calcium absorption

• Zinc- Contains 70% of the child's RENI. Zinc is known to help in proper functioning of the immune and digestive systems, energy metabolism, and in increasing the rate of healing for wounds. 

• Vitamin A- Contains 40% of the child's RENI. Helps in increasing the body's immunity to fight infections. Also plays an important role in ensuring healthy eyes and bone development.

• Vitamin B- Supplies 30-70% of the child's RENI. Promotes growth and strength. Stimulates child's memory in their formative years. Also helps boost the oxygen circulation in the body, especially the brain which in turn will improve concentration. Helps convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.

• Vitamin C- Supplies 30% of the child's RENI. Helps form and repair red blood cells, bones, and tissues. Helps your child's gums stay healthy. Strengthens your child's blood vessels, minimizing bruising from falls and scrapes. Helps cuts and wounds heal, boosts the immune system, and keeps infections at bay.

• Vitamin E- Supplies 45% of the child's RENI. Boosts the immune system and helps the body fight germs. Keeps blood vessels open wide enough for blood to flow freely. Helps the cells of the body work together to perform many important functions.

Now that's one yummy and healthy candy! And, it's an exciting feeling to know that I finally found the perfect treat that will cater to my kids wants and needs. You feel me, mommies, right?

And, last October 22, 2016 Vita Cubes held it's #VitaCubes2Good Fun Day at Active Fun BGC for Mommy Bloggers and their kids. I was one of the invited and I brought Tristan and Athena with me. 

You can read more about this fun filled #VitaCubesMoment here.

Remember the saying, when something's too good to be true it usually is? But not this time! Now you'll never feel guilty about giving your kids candies ever again. Besides it's already Haloween, Vita Cubes is the ideal candies to give out to kids for Trick or treat. So mommies stock up those Vita Cubes at home!

Vita Cubes is available in all Mercury Drug outlets, SM supermarkers, Robinson’s Supermarkes, Waltermart, Landmark, Puregold, and other leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide. It is also available in Mini Stop outlets.

Vita Cubes may be bought per box (which contains 10 pieces of 50g packs) or per individual 50g packs and the suggested retail price for a 50g pack is at PHP12. It's also available in singles for PHP1 per individually wrapped piece and may also be bought at sari-sari stores.