Working Mommy Blogger from the Philippines
Today, Daddy took Gwen shoe shopping. We’ve been contemplating on buying her branded (and pricey) shoes because we still think it’s impractical. Children grow so fast, buy them shoes and give it a month or two and they will outgrow it. But yeah, we gave in to a Nike City Sandal because we can’t find any cheaper alternative for a good outdoor sandals (we don’t like Crocs).
Daddy-daughter moment. This photo makes my heart melt <3
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At 16 months, I bought Gwen her first kiddie toothbrush. It’s a tad late, because some people advise to start practicing dental hygiene as early as 6 months or as soon as teeth erupt. I wasn’t worried at all even if she started late, Jeff, on the other hand, was the one who is always convincing me to start our dental routine. One main reason why I delayed toothbrushing, “Eh paano sya magbabanlaw? Baka inumin nya..” Obviously, I was clueless how to rinse my toddler’s milky whites after toothbrushing. So when I got the chance to ask this to our pedia, I was enlightened, “Aaaah, ganun pala…”
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Does the brand Lander ring a bell to you? If you’re a fan of imported goods and you often shop at PX stores, then you’re familiar with Lander. Lander is a US heritage brand of personal care products since 1920. The good news is that Lander is now here in the Philippines with a brand new look and formulation perfect for the Filipino family’s needs.
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An Absolute Mom Awardee is an inspiring mother, an achiever in their chosen field, an exemplary woman who finds time to devote herself to charities and causes, extending herself to those in need in order to give back and make a difference.
Last Wednesday, May 9, 2012, I was very honored to be part of Absolute Mom Awards event held at the Museum Cafe in Greenbelt 4. May is Mother’s month, so it was very timely that Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water recognized 5 women who received the Absolutely Inspiring Mom for Others Award.
As a thank you to the 5 awardee moms, cash was donated to each of their chosen charities courtesy of Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water.
To award the five Absolute Moms was another Absolute mom herself, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo.
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Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day! Please give every mother you know a hug and a kiss today. The world is a beautiful place filled with goodness, patience and love because there are mothers who raised kind, patient and loving children.
We love you Nanay!
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YES. At least that’s what the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends. At first, we were hesitant to have influenza vaccine for Gwen, if we can get by with minimal amount of drugs aside from the ones listed on the immunization schedule, then we’re good. We’re also glad that her pediatrician is a little conservative too when it comes to vaccination, she’ll say to us if it’s not really needed like the Rotavirus vaccine (Gwen doesn’t really need it since she we are breastfeeding that time and just observe cleanliness at all times.)
When we learned that flu vaccines for 2012 are now available at the clinic, we asked if it’s really needed. The doctor said the following reasons on why children need to have flu vaccine:
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