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Mad About Elastic Ponies

Yesterday, Ayex and I went to Quiapo with my mom. First we heard the mass. We were lucky to have a seat because of the semenarians of Boronggan, who my mom knows. After the mass, our quest for Ayex’s United Nations costume began. In between store hopping, I bought this set of ponies. Why too many, you ask. For some reasons, all of the ponies I bought Yex before are gone now. She has medium-lenght hair and I do not want it scattered, specially on her face. Also, there are times when I play with her hair and make different styles. And since these things are cheaper in this area, I bought a few to keep. I bought these for just P30. If I go to the mall, the price could go as high as P30 per five pairs.

And yes, we were able to get Ayex her African (Comorian) costume.

ParenTIN.TV @ 2: First Bloggers Day

September 10, 2011 was the day I will not regret I became selfish. Haha! I was suppose to have a dinner out with my girlfriends the previous Saturday but I had to back out the last minute because my youngest had fever on top of her asthma attack. Both my kids were still sick that Saturday and have a follow-up check-up with our pedia but I really have to have some time off. I have been really cranky the past weeks due to tiredness of nursing two sick kids. I was so close to texting Pehpot that I could not come but a huge part of me was telling me to go. And I am so glad I listened to that other part!

After dropping off Ayex to her ballet class, I went to Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, the venue set for ParenTIN.TV’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration and 1st ever Bloggers Day. I thought I would be late but turned out, I was one of the early birds! Excited much.

The program started with a superb lunch buffet prepared by Richmonde Hotel’s executive chef, Chef Bienvendo B. Chavez. I love everything, from the salad, to the main course, to the dessert. Among all, I love the Fish Fillet in Pesto Cream Sauce and Coffee Almond Jelly.

When everyone was full, the program proper started with Ms. Tin-tin Bersola-Babao as the host. She shared with us three exciting news about ParenTIN.TV that we should watch out for.

1. More Episodes on www.parentin.tv and Knowledge Channel

There is no more reason to miss ParenTIN.TV episodes because they now have more airing schedule at Knowledge Channel, Skycable Ch. 42 namely:
Sundays 8 PM
Monday 7:20 PM
Wednesdays 8:40 PM
Saturdays 9 AM, 2 PM and 9 PM

2. Search For Teen Bloggers

ParenTIN.TV is looking for teen writers who want to write in their site. If you have teens or know someone who is also into blogging, tell them to send their sample article to hello@parentin.tv

3. WIN A X’MAS BOOTH Promo

This latest promo of parenTIN.TV will give the winner a free booth worth PhP60000 at The Grand International Importers And Exporters Christmas Bazaar, which will run for 10 days starting on 11-11-11. For more information or inquiries, email t.bersola-babao@parentin.tv or check out their Facebook page.

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S&R Alabang Supports Bring Your Own Bag

Last July 31, we went to S&R Alabang and celebrated my moms birthday there. After eating some delicious new york style pizza, we did their grocery shopping.

Upon check out, I noticed that the cashier are putting our stuff on half-cut cartons. Then I saw a signage that says something similar to Muntinlupa bans the use of plastic bags. I was ecstatic! You see, I am trying to limit our plastic bag usage too that is why I always carry ecobags with me wherever I go. And going to a place that fully support bring your own bag advocacy makes me really happy and giddy.

This is how our groceries look like. I feel like we shopped somewhere abroad like in the foreign TV shows.

Aside from Muntinlupa, I know Lusiana, Laguna also bans plastic bag usage. If these places can do it, I am sure others can follow. I wish Quezon City will be next.