Halloween Trick or Treat..What is the Essence?

There is something about Halloween which really catches the imaginations of children, perhaps the candy and sweets! While the Filipinos do not celebrate Halloween the way Westerners do, we do have our own traditions which most Westerners see as odd but rather fascinating.

The very popular trick-or- treat tradition isn’t done in the country, but villages with expatriates held on the tradition and influenced Filipino neighbors to celebrate with them during Halloween. It is indeed that Filipino parents are already influenced by the tradition of the Western because others practice the celebration of trick-or-treat for their children for the reason of both experience and the excitement for their kids.

A Pizzalicious Sleepover and a Chef-ly Baking Experience (Baking Cupcakes)

Last weekend, my daughter and her cousins set a sleepover! OMG, how time flies my little "K" is growing so fast, I can't imagine at her age 5 she and her cousins setting a sleepover! But anyways, I must understand that children are different nowadays, they seem to be old enough for themselves developing to be independent I guess. As long as I know she'd be safe and she's with the person I know no worries!

Btw, they had this they called it "PIZZA-LICIOUS SLEEPOVER THING"!

They had these two boxes of pizza for their sleepover!

Rambling with that pizza!

The Little Chefs (Nutrition Month Event)

Sorry for this late post. But indeed, its better to be late than never right?! haha..=)

July is the month celebration for "National Nutrition Month" and every schools celebrated it. Its a good thing  that as early as pre-schoolers are introduced to this kind of  health awareness. The theme for the 2011 Nutrition Month is "Isulong ang BREASTFEEDING – Tama, Sapat, at EKsklusibo". So every schools organized activities in accordance with National Nutrition Month.

My daughter playing a little chef (with their toque hat) and her kitchen tool "Wooden Spatula"

Barbie Party Theme

From the invitation handed to me, here are post pictures of the birthday party we attended...

It was a Fashionable Barbie Theme! Very posh and girly right?!

Her birthday cake barbie inspired also from Red Ribbon.

Surprisingly Invitation-al!

For kids, birthday party is an essential event for them (it means happiness and enjoyment for them). To inform for the occasion we need an invitation to send off to our targeted visitors.

Upon handling the invitation given by my sister in law for her baby girl’s 1^st birthday celebration, I was surprisingly amazed on the idea on how they designed the invitation it is so cute and very stylish. The theme of the party would be “Barbie” and so this design of the invitation really compliments its theme. The invitation was designed like a handbag and that suits for a very posh and fashionable girl like Barbie.

This is the invitation I received isn't it is so posh and girly!

Handbag design "The Barbie Theme Style"

Wait till you open it..with the picture sticker of the celebrant

Surprise! A flip-flop picture of the celebrant standing right before your eyes! So unique right?!

Inspired by this invitation, I am planning that on the next birthday party of my daughter I wanted to do their invitation customized by me of course, but I am thinking what do I need in considering in making a good invitation. Does it require some manners in doing it?

You might just like to consider this “Little Invitation Ettiquette”:

• Birthday invitations should go out at least two weeks prior to the party. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to make or order them and still meet this timeframe.
• Note any special instructions on the invitation (ex: bring a towel, bring your pillow, and come dressed like a cowboy or cowgirl, it's a surprise...don't tell, no gifts please, etc.).
• Give an RSVP date so you can get a firm headcount for planning food, activities, prizes and/or goody bags. Make sure you give a phone number or e-mail address and a contact name.
• For children's parties, if you'd like the parents to stay with their child for the party be sure to note that on the invitation.
• Last but not least, stick with the theme! It really does make a difference!

From above Now you’re ready to make one of your customized invitations. It’s the matter of designing a unique and stylish out of ordinary that would make a really good impression above all!