Mumwrites + Cetaphil Mother’s Day Giveaway

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Mumwrites is lucky to be chosen as one of the Cetaphil Online Ambassadors and last year I’ve given away a number of Cetaphil products to lucky readers and subscribers. Not only that, I also get to try numerous Cetaphil products, too, with Cetaphil Moisturizing cream {which I use for my little man}, the cleanser {which we both use} and the Daily Facial Moistruizer with SPF 15 {which I use everyday and never leave the house without slathering some on my face to protect it from the sun’s harmful rays}.

What I love about Cetaphil products is that they are gentle enough to be used by anyone in the family, yes, including our little tots. I have been using the cleanser on my little man’s face and I noticed that his facial skin was softer and smoother to the touch. I also love that these skin products are dermatologically-tested and proven to be safe even on the most sensitive of skin. You can check out my full review about their products on this post right here. To know more about their products and current promos and offers, do not forget to visit the Cetaphil Philippines Facebook Fan Page and follow the Cetaphil Philippines Twitter Page.

Cetaphil Product in Focus: Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion

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Now that the sweltering summer weather is on full effect, it pays to moisturize and keep your skin hydrated amidst the cruel summer temperature. Do that by putting on generous amount of Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion before heading out to your the door.

What you will like about this product:

  • It contains a patented formula known as Epidermal Replenishing Complex, which contains a unique combination of 5 ingredients that hydrate and helps replenish lipids in our skin
  • It is fragrance-free
  • It is non-comedogenic so you’re sure that putting this on your face won’t clog your pores
  • It is suitable for those with with dry to very dry skin
  • It is suitable for infants, too

This summer, make you stash a tube of this awesome product to add to your beauty essentials.

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Motherhood Matters By Connie Sokol, A Blog Tour

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I never joined blog tours simply because I am wary of not making the schedule due to a lot of other things that I have to do both online and off, most especially offline, since as most people would agree, mothering can really be quite time-consuming and demanding. But when I saw the Motherhood Matters Blog Tour, I just felt like I had to sign up for this tour and I am glad that I trusted my motherly instincts. This books is just great and is a perfect bedside book for any mums out there! Read on to know all about it and join the giveaway towards the end of the post, too!

Check out the Tour Schedule here!

Mothering Matters in a Nutshell

motherhood books, books, book review, simple pleasures, reviews, giveaways Here is a little synopsis about this lovely Motherhood book:

Motherhood is a divine calling—but it may not always feel that way. Now you can show the women in your life how much they matter to you, with this delightful and heartwarming volume of wit and wisdom about the divinity, reality, and rewards of motherhood. Fresher than flowers and sweeter than chocolate, it’s a perfect gift for the women who give so much.

In these hectic days where life’s demands can quickly become a heavy burden, Motherhood Matters helps you find more memorable moments and take the stress out of the to-do lists. Written with clarity, concision, and wit, this short, yet indispensable handbook is better than flowers, more guilt-free than chocolate, and gives back to the woman who sacrifices so much of herself every single day.

Motherhood Matters is chock-full of inspiring anecdotes and touching stories that will surely inspire mothers of every age and stage. It is filled with the author’s very own life experience and journey, bearing and raising 7 children! Yes, 7 and I am not sure how she ever managed to do it!

Motherhood Matters is available in both hardcover and Kindle editions through Amazon:

About the Author

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Connie Sokol,  a national and local presenter, and a regular speaker at Education Week is also a mother of seven. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education at Brigham Young University. Apart from her mothering duties, she is also monthly contributor on KSL TV “Studio 5,” and regular blogger for KSL “Motherhood Matters.” She is a former TV and radio host for Bonneville Communications, and columnist for Deseret News and Utah Valley Magazine. Mrs. Sokol is the author of several books including the award-nominated romance Caribbean Crossroads, the 8-week Challenge program of Faithful, Fit & Fabulous, Life is Too Short for One Hair Color Series, as well as talk CDs and podcasts. Mrs. Sokol marinates in time spent with her family and eating decadent treats.

To know more about Connie and her books, do visit the Connie E. Sokol Website.

Mum’s two cents

A must-read for every mum!

Apart from being a great read, Motherhood Matters is also an inspiring book that I thought all mothers should have and read. It is a perfect Mother’s Day gift to your mums or your mum friends and even yourself. Mothering can really be quite a tedious job and it can take it’s toll on anyone. It can be frustrating on occasions and energy-draining, too, just imagine having to reason with a toddler who simply refuse to see reasons! That is why we need reinforcement and inspirations like this book to keep us on our toes, to remind us that we have probably the most noble and the most rewarding job in the world, to make us feel that yes, it is okay to be a mother and be confused with it all since it was after all a confusingly profound profession. The book also reiterates mum’s various valuable roles in shaping the lives of her children, from painstakingly preparing meals with love in her kitchen, to being a “lioness at the gate” to make sure she protects her offspring from any harm that would come their way to being the very first people given the task to educate her children and shape their spirituality. Tall order, I know! That is why I am convinced that more than an inspiration and a guide, this book is also a salute to all the mums out there who do their jobs, albeit with complain sometimes, every single day with never ending love!

I would love to devour and read this book over again. Now am thinking of having my 128-page e-book printed so that I can get to read it every time I want to.  Either that, or am keeping my fingers crossed that someone will gift me with it for Mother’s Day! 😉

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: goes to this lovely book! Be joyfully reminded about the divinity, reality and the beautiful rewards of motherhood!

Join the Tour Giveaway

Thank you for making it this far, to reward you for your patience here is your chance to $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash. This giveaway ends on 15 May, 2013. Simply wait for the Rafflecopter widget to load and join. Good luck and advanced Happy Mother’s Day to you mums! 🙂

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Disclaimer: Mumwrites is not compensated for this post. I was provided a free e-book copy of the book mentioned for review purposes. Opinions stated here are 100% my own and does not, in anyway, reflect the opinion of the author mentioned. Either am I responsible for the fulfillment of the prize item for the giveaway included. This post contain affiliate links that will allow mum to earn a small amount which will be used to power up her site. 

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Australia As Top Study Destination in IDP Fair

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Australia is highlighted once more as among the world’s best education destinations in the next education fair organized by IDP Education Philippines this month.

The Australian Education Exhibition 2013 will be held at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao on Friday, May 17.  It moves to the Dusit Thani Makati the following day, culminating with its Cebu staging at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu on Sunday, May 19.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Institute of Statistics reports that Australia ranks among the top five destinations for tertiary education among the world’s mobile students.  In 2010, it received 17% of the total number of students hosted in the East Asia and Pacific countries, second only to the United States.

From July 2011 to June 2012, there were 2,633 Filipino students who went to Australia to study, making it the Number 1 study destination of Filipinos.

Students prefer to go to Australia for diploma, certificate, training and further education (TAFE) because the country offers many benefits, foremost of which are internationally recognized qualifications, part-time work opportunities and higher post-graduation employability potential.

Changes were made in March to the Temporary Graduate visa allowing recent graduates the opportunity to spend more time in Australia (to gain practical experience) following completion of their bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.

As it continues to host students from different cultures, Australia is also able to offer an increasingly diversified cultural environment.  Graduates then have the advantage of being exposed to a variety of cultures and building an international network of contacts which they can tap into once they enter the workplace.

IDP Education Pty. Ltd. is the world authority in Australian education being 50% owned by 38 Australian universities.  It is the world’s largest student placement and English language testing services provider.

IDP Philippines opened in 1996 and has since provided free admissions and visa counselling to place thousands of students in colleges and universities in Australia, the US, UK, New Zealand and Canada. The annual Australian Education Exhibition brings representatives of Australian universities and TAFE colleges to the Philippines for direct consultations and admissions facilitation and is considered the best means for students to consider available education options, providing information on courses and programs, admissions requirements, costs and living arrangements.

Filipinos are on the brink of becoming a significant player in the international market. The deployment of the young abroad to achieve not only a better understanding of other people but also advanced systems can only enhance the advantages they now have. There is no block or hindrance to achieving international recognition except for the reluctance to try. Filipinos, forge ahead!

Pre-registration is required for the seminars.  Register online at idpdavao.eventzilla.net, idpmanila.eventzilla.net or idpcebu.eventzilla.net.  Like IDP Philippines on facebook or call 236-2758 for daily updates and promo information.

For inquiries contact IDP Education through any of the following:

IDP Education Pty Ltd
2/F Pioneer House Makati
108 Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi Street
Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 Philippines
Phone: (+63 2) 816 0755 local 114
Fax:      (+63 2) 815 9875
Email: marty.deleon@idp.com
IDP Website: https://www.philippines.idp.com/

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