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How to Jumpstart the Good Habit of Proper Dental Hygiene

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What better way to jumpstart 2020 but with a list of resolutions and making sure you are all set to make them into good habits. Doing something consistently is something not too hard as it only takes 14 days to create a habit. And one habit this parent successfully instilled to her kids is the proper dental hygiene.

We are not too proud to tell that sometimes, our boys aren’t too mindful of the importance of proper dental hygiene. They sleep and even leave the house without brushing their teeth.  In order to instill the habit of proper dental hygiene, we believe it is more than a reminder and good example. We have come to accept that they need to suffer the consequences of not brushing their teeth, for instance, so they would realize its importance. And it happened. Our third son complained about a toothache. So there came the opportunity to introduce the good habit of proper dental hygiene. 

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Is Contractubex Effective?

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I had an emergency appendectomy nine years ago.  It was one of the seven operations done to me.  The five were for birthing while the other one was dilation and curettage (D&C) because of a missed abortion.

The doctor removed my appendix, the small tube connected to my large intestine in the lower right side of my belly.  My appendix became inflamed and was filled with water made up of dead cells and inflammatory debris.  If not treated immediately, it may rupture, release bacteria into the abdomen, and lead to life-threatening infection.  The doctor told me I was too close to that.

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Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

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Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird. Be whatever, because life is too short to be anything but happy. -Anonymous
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Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

The All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus

This isn’t the craziest I have done so far but it felt good to just be out of the four corners of the house and spend some time with friends.  We watched the “The All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.    The almost two-hour show displays the bold, daring, and eye-pleasing acts of the China National Acrobatic Troupe (CNAT).  There is a lot of dancing which includes acrobatics – indeed a show of athleticism, pure talent, and bravery.

One of their signature acts that truly captured my attention is the  Gorgeous Girls with Diabolo (Chinese Yo-yo).  It stars Peking Opera’s huadan (heroine) in beautifully choreographed diabolo techniques and dances. The sequences are highlighted by the performers’ visually stunning costumes.  This act is likewise awarded with the President Award of the 26th International Circus Festival of Tomorrow in France; Golden Clown Award of the 37th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo; Gold Award of the 12th Budapest Circus Festival in Hungary; and the Gold Award of the first International Festival of Circus Art on Fontanka in Saint Petersburg.  Indeed, these recognitions only signify that the Gorgeous Girls with Diabolo is worth watching.  

Do something today that your future self will thank you for. - Anonymous
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Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

After the acrobatic circus show, everything went spontaneous.  My friends and I had our pictures taken outside the venue and crazy as it may, we did some acrobatic poses.  We stopped looking over our shoulder and fret about how others would think about us.  We just focused on the moment  as the hype of seeing all those gorgeous performances inspired us to just have fun.  Maybe, the inner child in us wanted to escape and give us real happy giggles.  I must admit, those funny poses has helped free my mind from worries.  I just felt happier and more relaxed after. 

Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

Be crazy, be stupid, be silly, be weird

The All-New Grand China Acrobatic Circus runs from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. You still have time to watch in awe, pretty much like how you feel when you see a spectacular sunset or walk through an enchanting forest.  Buy your tickets at Ticketnet or through the Araneta City mobile app.

How to give your kids a better head start financially?

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We have five boys, and as their mother, I believe it is my responsibility to teach them at least necessary money management skills.  With a little knowledge about spending and saving money, it will somehow give them a head start financially. 

As nothing secures a child’s future better than depositing part of their pinamaskuhan at their  BDO Junior Savers, the boys already segregated the money to go for savings and spending.  They had started their Junior Savers Account when they were of tender age.  Initial deposit is only P100, and from there, their money grows interest. 

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Araneta City brings in The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

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I was in grade three then when my aunt brought me at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. We watched our favorite Disney heroes as they skate, sing, and dance on ice. It was a genuinely enchanting memory that makes me always look forward to celebrating Christmas.

The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

Now that I have kids of my own, I would want them to experience the thrill I once experienced. Thus, every Christmas season, whenever there is a show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, we make it a point to bring the kids with us. This year, though, Araneta City’s entertainment mecca Smart Araneta Coliseum brings in “The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus.” This heart-stopping show is composed of daring and thrilling performances guaranteed to be a hit among audiences young and old. It features mind-blowing tricks, death-defying acts, graceful choreography loaded with color and excitement deftly presented by internationally renowned and multi-awarded Chinese acrobats. This live performance will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020. 

Araneta City brings in The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

Araneta City brings in The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

The Acrobatic Troupe

I learned from further readings that the Acrobatic Troupe had amazed worldwide audiences with their physical strength, balance, and agility. And surely, their skills of acrobats will leave the Filipino audience in awe, making the show a perfect treat for the whole family this holiday season. Two never-to-missed acts, I was told, are the Rose Bud contortionist and Peking Opera’s Huadan in Diabolo. The former is a daring performance of an actor as a mythical fox in a series of dance, contortion, and coquetry. The latter, on the other hand, showcases beautifully choreographed diabolo techniques and dances with performers dressed up splendidly to all the more tease the eyes of the audiences. This act has won several awards like the Gold Award of the 12th Budapest Festival in Hungary and President Award of the 26th International Circus Festival of Tomorrow, France.

25% discount

Interested in bringing the whole family at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to watch “The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus?” We have good news for you! Enjoy a 25% discount on every purchase of 10 tickets using a Mastercard Debit, Credit, and Prepaid card in any Ticketnet outlets. You can also avail of this promo via www.ticketnet.com.ph and the Araneta City Mobile app by using the promocode MCARANETA25.

Araneta City brings in The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

Araneta City brings in The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus

So what are you waiting for? Make it a date then, and be awed as wild acrobatics, mind-boggling illusions, and stunning sets make your holiday celebration genuinely unforgettable.

 

 

Cheers to Friendship

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There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. Chanakya
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There may be many reasons we do and say things, but one thing is sure. We, humans, seek our gain from our decisions.  Some opted to work because they want to get paid and have the money to buy their wants.  Others push for their passion because it drives them to fulfillment.  Thus, most of the peoples’ actions are self-interested.

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Healthy food basket for the Philippines

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Mindoro is considered one of the biggest islands in the Philippines. It is only a couple of hours away from the Port of Batangas.  More than the mystical Mount Halcon, the province gained popularity for its several tourist spots such as Lisap River, Tangisan Falls, Kuta 16th Century Shrine, and Tagpuan sa Garden.  The place is also famous for its long stretch of white beaches in Puerto Galera.   The real gem of Oriental Mindoro, though, is the enchanting place of Bongabong.

Bongabong is known for its vast farmlands surrounded by mountain ranges and home to 80,000 residents.  About 15,000 are Mangyans, the indigenous people of Mindoro Island. They usually depend on fishing as well as on farming as their primary source of income.  Bongabong is the only certified biggest organic rice farm in the country.

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Healthy Noche Buena Dishes

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Christmas is just a few weeks from now;  have you already planned your Noche Buena?

We recently attended the Paskong Sarangani Bay appreciation gathering organized by the company for their blogger partners. So thankful that we made time for it as we learned delicious holiday recipe ideas using Saranggani Bay Prime Bangus products. Among these recipes were Bangus Sisig, Holiday Crostini with Smoked Fish Pate, and Spicy Sardines Pasta using MIO (Milkfish in Oil).

The recipes presented give a healthier take to any Noche Buena celebration.  We plan to prepare these dishes on the eve of  December 24, too. For the past years, we weren’t too conscious of serving healthy meals as we want everyone to enjoy good food and drinks.  But we’ve realized that eating healthy doesn’t mean having bland food for the holidays. On the other hand, it shows that we are becoming conscious of our unhealthy lifestyle and are now trying to welcome all the nutrients our body needs.

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Roast Chicken with Three Mushroom Recipe

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One night, I woke up feeling cold.  I checked if the husband opened the air conditioning unit as the temperature was so unbearable.  It turned out the cold temperature was coming from the outside.  Husband installed an exhaust fan in our room wherein it pulls air from the outside.  Thus, the cold air from the outside is what enters our room.  And again, the temperature was so unbearable.  Indeed, the Christmas season is coming.

And speaking of Christmas, for most Pinoys, Christmas season is the perfect time to host dinner get-togethers or attend family reunions and catch up with loved ones.  And it is in family gatherings that we bring our specialty.  Nothing beats making our loved ones feel extra special as we step up our cooking game by adding homemade showstoppers to the table.

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Mom and Meeeh

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Let me tell you something about my mom.

Mom and Meeeh

My mother grew up in the province.  She is the youngest of eight children of a farmer and a housewife.  While her older brothers and sisters help their father on the farm, she is left at home to assist my grandmother in different household chores.  At a young age, she already knows how to wash and iron clothes, scrub the floor, and cook food.

They don’t have a luxurious life in the province.  What they lack in clothes and material things, they are abundant in food.  After all, they have a vast farm with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. They also have different types of animals, from chicken to pig, horse, and goat.

My mother would tell me she used to milk their goat first thing in the morning, and they would share a pitcher of fresh goat milk on breakfast.  And in each sip, they know all the nutrients the milk gives them. Yes, my mom and her siblings grew up drinking goat’s milk.

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