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8 Tips For Family Road Safety

The alarming rate of vehicular accidents appearing in the world today is enough to make claustraphobics out of every parent. You can never be too careful while out on the road, especially with your children in tow, as you will never know when an over-speeding van or a wayward motorcycle driver might hit you. All the same, we ought to practice all precautions while out on the road for our, and everyone else’s, safety.

Here are 8 tips to follow to ensure your family’s safety while you’re out on the road

Check That Your Car Is Road-Ready ~ Make sure to check your car and prepare it before driving, especially when going on a long haul trip. Most accidents are caused by a driver’s neglect to check his break or his engine before going out on the road.
Focus ~ There is just too many things going on at the same time while you drive, so it is of utmost importance that you keep your focus on the task at hand. A driver needs to be alert to make that emergency break when need be, so you should keep your 100% attention on your driving and the road ahead. Also, driving while sleeping can be a potential road disaster, so make sure you get enough sleep before getting behind the wheel.
Follow The Road Signs ~ Plain and simple, to be safe on the road you must adhere to the road signs. Beating the red light or taking a right turn where you are not supposed to are all accident potentials. Make sure to also stick to the designated speed limit.
Minimize Distraction ~ as much as possible, keep distractions while driving to a minimum. Turn your mobile phone to silent mode and your car television’s volume to a minimum. Take care of bored toddlers by packing some toys, snacks, and handy games, so they will be pre-occupied during your travel and leave you to drive in peace.
Invest On Quality Car Seats ~ when you have small children, investing on quality car seats is a must. Not only will they make your little ones comfortable during trips but they will also save their lives in case of accidents. Laws about car seats vary from one country to the next, but it is best to follow your instincts and keep the small ones in the car seat while you are out on the road.
Buckle Up! ~ This one is a standard and a no-brainer, but a good number of people still forget to do this. Keeping your seatbelt on while driving is a must!
Keep Your Distance ~ we almost always see this sign while out driving and for good reasons. A good number of car accidents could have been prevented if only the the drivers minded their distance. To avoid car crashes, make sure to keep a good distance between you and the cars ahead and behind you.
Keep Your Car Insurance Up-To-Date ~ You never know when you can figure in an accident while driving, so make sure you get a reliable and dependable car insurance to get those car damages and repairs covered without burning a hole in your pocket. While you are at it, you may want to see https://www.hanseninjurylawfirm.com/, you never know when you might just be needing an injury lawyer’s help.

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KidZania Celebrates Father’s Day With LBC Express In “Daddy, Get Set Go!”

Kidzania Manila is one of my little man’s favorite place to visit. He enjoyed each of our visit and always looks forward to go back {you can read our previous Kidzania Manila visits here}. We were supposed to go there on Father’s Day, but, unfortunately, we cannot make it. We are both crossing our fingers that we can go back very soon.

Receiving an LBC padala always brings joy to every recipient as it never fails to put a smile on a recipient’s face or make the day better. To spread some Father’s Day cheer in their own way, LBC joined KidZania this past weekend in celebrating the man of the house with special activities for kids and their dads.

At the Courier Service establishment in KidZania, designed as a mini-LBC Express branch, kids and their dads worked together in receiving and boxing parcels and shipping them out around the city.

LBC, the Philippines’ market leader in retail and corporate courier and cargo, money remittance, and logistics services, also set up a special booth in the city where kids got to write greeting postcards for their dads. Kids only needed to pay using their kidZos – the official KidZania currency. After writing, they could hand their custom postcards personally to their dads who accompanied them to KidZania.

As a special Father’s Day treat, kids could also surprise their dads by sending their greeting postcards for FREE, with LBC shipping them within Metro Manila right to their doorstep.

With these special Father’s Day activities, LBC hopes to send the message to everyone that they are always ready to send love and happiness by connecting lives – whatever the reason or the occasion.

LBC in a nutshell

LBC Express Holdings, Inc has a growing network of over 6,400 branches, hubs and warehouses, partners, and agents in over 30 countries. LBC is committed to moving lives, businesses, and communities and delivering smiles around the world. LBC aims to deliver value to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 60 years. Founded in 1945 as a brokerage and air cargo agent, LBC pioneered time-sensitive cargo delivery and 24-hour door-to- door delivery in the Philippines. Today, it is the most trusted logistics brand of the Global Filipino. LBC can move it for you: visit www.LBCexpress.com, or call telephone {632} 858.5999 {Metro Manila), 1.800.10.858.5999 (Provincial), {632} 908.6522 {Solutions} and follow LBCExpress on Facebook and Twitter.

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5 Life-Saver Fashion Tips For A Busy Mum

It was never easy being a mum. Almost often we are too busy taking care of other people that we end up with little or no time for ourselves. This cycle has to stop, and, difficult it may sound, we ought to carve out some time alone so we can recharge and be up on our toes to perform our many different functions. Also, being busy is never an excuse to sacrifice our fashion sense and our personal style. After all, we still need to look our best while we juggle being a loving partner, a nurturing mum, and while pursuing our many different passions.

Check out these these life-saver fashion tips for mums so you won’t have to sacrifice your fashion style even when you are a busy mum:

Jazz up your wardrobe ~ Spruce up your wardrobe by adding a variety of colors into your regular fare of whites, black, and gray. Do not be intimidated by daring or bold colors and try to add tops and dresses in shades of red, canary and aquamarine to your wardrobe. This fresh change will not only make you look good but also make you feel good about yourself.
Shoes speak volumes about your personality ~ Now what most of you ignore the most in your attire is a classy pair of shoes. However, your shoes define your personality and reveal the message that your attire and little details matter to you greatly. If you feel that after becoming a mum you have lost the stylish spark in you, then it is time to revitalize things by going for those nude pumps to get that chic look.
Gather the passion to spend on accessories ~ The accessories are always a woman’s weakness so things should not change even when you become a mum. Life should never lose its color and excitement for you. There is no better way to keep the spirit alive by getting statement bags and jewellery. You might have to do a bit of research to keep up with the latest trend, but you can easily do that by visiting glimpse over magazines and popular fashion blogs. This will not only help you discover the charm those skinny belts hold, but will also keep you up-to-date with budget finds and great bargains on jewellery.
Hairstyle matters ~ Of course, a hairstyle can make or break your over-all look. If you have been meaning to cut your hair short, then today is the best time to do it! You can also be adventurous and experiment on different hair color that will fit your personality. If you are a very simple mum like me, who is in forever ponytail, pinning your hair with bobby pins can give you a fresh and stylish look, too.
Intelligent shopping for cosmetics ~ It is pretty understandable that a busy mum does not have the time to do extensive makeup. Honestly speaking you even forget the art once you become a mum because you have so many other things to do. Well, the smart approach is to go with pink or red lip color because it assists you in getting away with minimal eye make-up as well. Or, if you are so much like me who cannot apply a decent make-up to save her life, it is best to invest on the basics, including lipsticks, cheek tint, and face powder.

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Daddy: More Than Just A Provider, But, More Importantly, A Father

Today we salute all the hardworking fathers who make life easier and more meaningful. It is never easy being a dad and they are so much more than just the heads of our family, they are also our protector, confidante, biggest fan, and provider, they are also our very first superhero, and in the eyes of my little man, his very first Marvel Avenger ~ even way cooler than IronMan and Captain America! ^_^

A father’s job never gets done. Imagine working in a world where time seems to just past by and where almost everything changes instantly. Think of having to keep up with an environment where it costs a lot to stop or even slow down for a while. Sound taxing, right? What more of prioritizing the welfare of everybody in the household on top of it all.

But every head of the family doesn’t mind. Fathers are said to be the pillars of our homes. They toil sun up to sun down to give our needs and desires. Some of them go abroad with tears in their eyes because they will be physically separated from their families. However, there is a certain joy in their hearts knowing that they will be able to provide for their loved ones back home.

To honor these gallant paternal men and let them feel how extraordinary they are and important their sacrifices are for their families, Father’s Day has been a yearly universal event. As we mark again this special occasion on today, our applause and recognition will never be enough to show them how grateful we are to have them in our lives.

Our dads, together with our moms, take good care of us the moment we’re born. They are the ones who provide everything we need for our everyday lives. From infancy up to adulthood, they feed and clothe us.

As we take our initial baby steps, our patriarchs guide and lead us in the right direction. When we stumble and fall, they assist us to rise and move on. In times of danger or any threat, they shield us from any harm.

All of these, they do out of unconditional love. Their selflessness, though, has its own toll. Working tirelessly could lead to high levels of stress constantly and problems not only mentally, but physically, too. So better watch out for the signs.

Has tatay been constantly complaining about losing strands and strands of his hair every day? Or maybe has he been searching for a way on how to get them to grow back?

According to the hair loss statistics conducted by Statistic Brain in the year 2016, 40 percent of men experience noticeable mane vanishing as early as age 35. And as per the American Hair Loss Association, there are a couple of different factors that cause excessive hair fall, one being extreme degree of stress.

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