Quest For The Spaghettiest Moments

Are you a spaghetti fan?  Here's your chance to win cool prizes!  Try to capture one of your happiest, funniest and wackiest moments with Jollibee's spaghetti and send it to photos@spaghettiest.com. Here are the three categories you can join with their corresponding prizes:

1. Happiest moments with your family
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3. Wackiest moments with your barkada
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Provide a one-line caption or description for each photo.  You can submit only one photo for each category.
So what are you waiting for?  Bring out your camera and go to the nearest Jollibee store.  Your spaghetti moments might be the happiest, funniest and wackiest they are looking for!

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Active Fun's Spooktacular Halloween 2009

Booo! Halloween here in the Philippines isn't just a one day holiday anymore.  Lots of parties to choose from especially for the kids like my Rafael.  Yesterday was the only day off I have this week that's why I had to choose the perfect event for him.  First choice was supposed to be the Enchanting Halloween in Dusit Thani Manila in Makati.  But the weather yesterday was a bit gloomy plus we had to be home early because we still need to drop by the cemetery. So since a friend of mine suggested the Spooktacular event of Active Fun, I decided to bring my little boy in Fun Ranch yesterday afternoon.  I met up with Suzanne with her all geared up kids Gelo and Gwen at Westgate Alabang and I was so happy to see her  again and was so impressed with  her kid's costumes who are both joining the contest.  Too bad we didn't make it to the registration of the costume contest.  With Rafa's knight costume he could have won in the "Little Prince" category.  But I still had no regrets because we took home a bag of goodies and other loot bags.  There was a magic show that all the kids totally enjoyed.  There were also lots of parlor games with cool prizes that Rafael and I participated.  The raffle prizes were buffet for two at InterContinental Hotel which Gelo won, Bert Lozada P3,000 worth of GC, Active Fun GCs and many more.  All for just P500 registration fee for non member and P450 for all members.  Impressed with the party they prepared for all the spooky kids, I decided to sign up for a 1 year membership for my boy with Active Fun.  Comes with a coupon booklet with freebies and a little clown doll for only P500.  I am looking forward for a fun and lots of event for Rafael this year in Fun Ranch :)

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trick or treat?

 

Rafa with Kuya Gelo

 

with pretty Gwen

attentively watching the magic show

 

Mommy Tine w/ her Knight

 

Rafael found a playmate

sis Suzanne with her kids

lots of kids participated in the event

us with the host

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Halloween Fun

 busy decorating Halloween
 

 so happy with his spooky decors

gluing all the paper strips to the balloon

 almost done!

placing all those creepy looking spiders

  Spider Hatchlings hanging in the porch ceiling

As I've mentioned earlier on my previous entry, Rafael and I have been having some Halloween fun around here at home.  Rafael took part in all the projects we did and I just assisted him and did the difficult parts.  I can see the potential of an artist in him (just like me! lol!). I'm so happy to watch him enjoying the crafts he did.  Thanks to disney's site for providing me the Halloween crafts ideas for this year.  I thought I would share some of my favorites while you still have time to make them.

1. Spider Hatchlings - Rafael totally had fun gluing all the strips around the balloon.  I never thought we will

                                  come up with something like that.  The spiders look so creepy especially after hanging

                                  it in the porch ceiling. 

2. Egg Carton Spiders -   I revised this project .  I can't find any black pipe cleaners that's why I ended up
                                   using different colors instead.  I also asked Rafa to color our cartons with any colors
                                   he wanted. The spiders didn't look creepy at all but they all look fun!

Mommy's First Knight

I promised Rafael to make his Halloween experience this year as memorable one.  Unlike last year, I already tried planning his activities and even included spooky projects that we already did.  As much as I wanted to make a DIY costume for him,  I did not.  I'm already working right now and I just don't have the time to make outfits for him anymore.   That's why when Rafael and I had the chance to drop by the toy store last week, we already grabbed one.  We were originally looking for a Peter Pan costume but we eneded up choosing the Knight.  He watched Peter Pan the movie a couple days ago and told me that he wanted to be Peter Pan on Halloween.  However we weren't lucky enough and only found infant sized apparel.  Oh well, he seemd to enjoy it including the sword I got for him.  Here are some photos of mommy's first knight:

Rafael on his Knight costume

courageous warrior indeed

Looking forward for a fun and  delightful trick or treating this year!

Ukay Finds

It's been awhile again since I last updated this blog.  My work is taking so much of my time plus I planned few halloween projects for my 3 year old son.  But I can't wait to share with you about the bargain shopping I did few days ago.

I've been a fan of ukay ukay stores since these thrift shops became a fad here in the Philippines.  Who doesn't like to go shopping for an endless variety of styles without having any guilt in paying for your shopping bags.  Buying dozens of clothes or bags could not even make a dent in my wallet.  Believe me I have a dozens of bags in my closet that you'll surely love that only cost P100 - P200 bucks each.  I just hope I'll have the time to post them here and share with you my fascination over my ukay finds.  But as I've said let me share with you some of the stuffs I bumped into.

vintage hand bag P100

fur shoulder suede bad P100

red patent shoulder bag P250

On our way home, my brother asked my dad to drop by at another Japanese thrift shop which sells furniture and toys.  And boy oh boy there were a lot of toys.  If only we had more time, I will surely go home with another ukay shopping bag.  But since we were in a hurry, I just grabbed few items that perfectly fit this Halloween season.

witch by Hallmark P35

scary mummy P35

There you go! Prices are real shockers huh!  Can't wait to make another ukay run and share with you my finds...

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For The One Great Man In My Life

Daddy celebrated his 53rd birthday yesterday.  (Sorry for announcing it here dad, for my blog's sake. Lol!)  It's hard to describe how happy he was as my family and few relatives had dinner  here at home to celebrate his special day.  Spending occasions with my father rarely happens.  His job hindered us to celebrate Christmas and New Year together for the past few years now that's why the simple party held last night will surely be a memorable one for all of us.





I considered dad the great man in my life. He's been my strength for so many times and I just know he will always be.  From all the failures I had in my journey he was always there.  He never rejected me but instead helped me attain the wonderful life I have right now.  My dad has given me the gift of a father.  Something he unfortunately didn't have the gift of receiving himself as a young boy or even so much on into his adult years. My grandfather died when he was just 3.  However that didn't stop him from being a good dad to us.  He knows exactly how to build a family.  He may not be around for so long, but he makes sure that he spends his time with us whenever he's here.  He has no vices, no barkada and was never an extravagant.  I thank him for that, because right now I am being a good mother to Rafael with his guidance and encouragement.

daddy's girl

daddy's bday 2009

Thank  you daddy! I am grateful to be your daughter!
So daddy HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I LOVE YOU!

                                                                                                                       Love,

                                                                                                                       daddy's girl TINE

A Sweet Start

Having friends is one of the nicest things.

 Yasmin

After my training in the Hospital of the Infant Jesus, I am back driving Rafael to school again.  It is just a 2-hour toddler class so I would usually just stay in the waiting area until his class ends.  It saves me gas and gives me a little time for myself.  Since June, I already met few of the mommies and it's fun because I get to share with them my thoughts about being a mom to my son.  It's quite a relief to be able to talk to the moms of the kids same age as Rafa.  Few of my questions were answered and I learned few things as well.

 chocolate cake

 Blondie's Smores

Last week, someone approached me and  I thought she was Sean's mom (Sean is Rafa's classmate).  She introduced herself as Yasmin and found out that she was the aunt.  I was pretty amazed because I always see her drive her nephew to school .  I wish the same thing for my sister especially when I go to Canada and leave Rafa here in the Philippines for a year.

Yasmin was nice and she offered to give me a cake the next morning.  Wow, I was surprised and that was really a sweet start for us.  I think that was her way of offering her friendship and I really appreciated it.  Her cakes were so good by the way.  She gave me a slice of her chocolate cake and a box of Blondie's Smores.  Rafael can't wait but to have a taste as soon as he got hold of the cakes. 

Thanks Yas!

Rafael had the first taste

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Leslie's Alabang

I was 4 months pregnant when my husband and I went to Tagaytay and had a nice dinner at Leslie's.  We loved the bridge, the ambiance, their must try appetizing Bulalo, the hanging "kubo", the view of  Taal Lake and of course the serenaders that will make your evening Romantic.  That was almost 4 years ago and we considered it one of the sweetest day we had in our relationship that's why the restaurant will always be a part of me.  That's why when I learned that a gigantic Leslie's branch opened in Alabang  I was really thrilled.  Reminds me of the old days siyempre :)

Serenader in Tagaytay Leslie's

my favorite!

It was only last year, during my parent's anniversary, that I first visit the place. Then the second time wast last Friday when my cousin Carlo invited the whole family to join the surprise birthday dinner he planned for his mom.  Venue was in Leslie's Alabang and I was excited to see my relatives but not too excited with the food.  Carlo availed of the buffet for only P349 during weekends for 40 heads.  We were in a function room with air-con.  I was actually surprised because I never thought that the open air 2-storey building has a separate room at the second floor.  I actually preferred staying at the ground floor because I love the big medieval wooden tables and chairs.  Plus I really don't mind if there's no air con because the place is really cool with lots of opened windows where the breeze enters.  However, there was a birthday event and it was occupied by the guests.

Just like last year, the food was not impressive at all.  The presentation was a little dull and average.  I only enjoyed the "ginataang kuhol", "baked chiken" and "lumpiang sariwa" but the rest no satiety level.  I didn't even touch the lechon, it didn't look tasty as it should be.  The baked macaroni is so boring and the beef is hard. to chew.  Leftovers weren't allowed, but I didn't care at anymore if I didn't finish the meat. No one will actually.  It was like eating in an ordinary restaurant or should I say canteen.  It could have been better if they presented a more elegant set of food pans.  My brother's gf ordered for a strawberry shake and he got only got a strawberry ice cream from a blender. It has no ice nor chilled.  We returned it and asked to put some ice.  If not only for the indoor falls and man made brook which Rafael enjoyed so much, I would extremely dislike it and not going to return.  My son loved checking out the fishes in the water and looks liked he had fun with his cousins that night.  And that's what matters to me most.

no leftovers allowed

indoor falls  

To be fair, the price of P299 on weekdays and P249 on weekends is just reasonable.  It's the worth of the food.  It's just sayang, because the place is so grande and people would be looking forward for a satisfying  dining experience.  Apparently they don't.

Leslie's Restaurant, Alabang

Blk 13 Lot1 Westgate Dr., Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

(02) 666-2446

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