December 2015 - Mumwrites

Announcement, Jared, jared's nook, Tips and Tricks, travel

The Little Man’s Field Trip To #KidZaniaManila + 3 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Visit

December 21, 2015 53 Comments

Jared, jared's nook, travel, announcement, tips + tricks, KidZania Manila, educational activities for children, play areas for children — *the little man with his 50 KidZos*

If you read my previous KidZania Manila post, I am sure you know exactly how excited I am to go there again, with the little man this time. We planned to visit on Jared’s birthday but I had second thoughts about reserving our tickets online as they cannot be refunded should we cancel in case of bad weather and since tickets sell like hot cakes, the Kidzania Manila management is discouraging walk-ins especially during weekends. In the end, I had to bring the little one to a play place that have also just opened here in our city and promised to bring him to Kidzania some other time. Meanwhile, he carefully scrutinized the map and planned on the activities he would do once he got there.

I guess the stars must’ve aligned for the little one to visit KidZania sooner as it was one of the places in their school field trip itinerary. It was Jared’s very first school field trip and this mums is way too excited, I woke up at 3am to prepare.

KidZania Manila is the first place to visit in the afternoon after we have taken our lunch at Rizal Park. Good thing traffic was not so bad at the time and we were in The Fort just a little after the scheduled time of arrival. It took a bit longer for us to get in but it was well worth the wait.

We went and checked in at the airport to have our RFID {Radio Frequency Identification} security bracelets. Before entering the premises, the kids were also issued with 50 KidZos each.

As usual, the place is packed with children raring to give each activity a go. It was a good thing that there was a very short queue when we lined up for the Aviation Academy. As I have previously known, mums and dads will not be allowed to accompany the children inside the activity areas, and while our little man trained to be a pilot, we excitedly waited for him outside, hoping to get some decent photos while he enjoys his first KidZania activity.

Announcement

Are You Watching My Bebelove: Kilig Pa More At The MMFF 2015?

December 20, 2015 No Comments

I was previously invited to the Blogger Conference for the MMFF film, My BebeLove, but I was not able to attend because of work and prior commitment. It would’ve been quite an experience as my little man was a big Vic Sotto fans and had seen a few of his MMFF films in the past. Of course, it would’ve been also nice to get first dibs on the film that stars 2 of the most sought-after endorsers and most-talked about celebrities in local showbiz today, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.

Anyways, I may not have been able to attend the blogcon, but here is a brief press release on what we can expect in the film.

What happens when the country’s comedy giants – the undisputed Philippine box-office king of comedy Vic Sotto and box-office queen Ai-Ai delas Alas, join forces with the newest record-breaking, phenomenal loveteam Aldub in one groundbreaking movie during the holiday season?

No doubt, “My Bebe Love: Kilig Pa More!,” starring Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai Delas Alas and the phenomenal loveteam Aldub of Alden Richards and Maine “Yayadub” Mendoza, is going to make a killing at the box-office and set higher heights in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) History.

Mum Finds, Products and Brands

3 Reasons Why The 2016 Mom 24/7 Planner Is The Ideal Planner For Mums

December 20, 2015 2 Comments

The Christmas season is also the height of the planner craze, with everyone looking for the perfect planner to be their companion for their journey throughout the new year. Of course, there are just way too many planners out in the market right now that it is quite difficult to choose one that would fit you and your many needs, but it is good that there are also many options so you can choose the best one, depending on your personality and preferences.

For several years now, I have been using the Mom 24/7 Planner and I think it is the most ideal planner for mums. That is why I am really excited to get the 2016 Planner and I cannot wait to spruce it up with washi tapes and stickers, and use it for next year!

The 2016 Mom 24/7 Planner comes in a colorful artsy geometric print, a prism-like pattern in a burst of colors, kind of like a colorful representation of how a mum’s life is. It even comes with a matching bookmark. It is a very handy 6×8 inches, spiral-bound planner complete with a sturdy cover. It is easy to stash in mum’s bag and since it is hard-bound, you can be sure that it can last mum until December of 2016.