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Our Experience At PAP’s First Ever Mom + Baby Expo

05.03.2017 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

We have attended less and less of these mum and baby expos as the little man gets bigger. The first ever Mom and Baby Expo by the Perinatal Association of the Philippines {PAP} was an exception, though. Since I wrote about the expo earlier this year, naturally, I would love to check it out. And since I was in SM Megamall that very same weekend, I went and checked the event out with my little one and my sis, Bel.

Entrance to the expo was Php50 and the kids get in for free. Inside, there are a host of different booths, as well as a number of talks and activities lined-up through out the day. The expo ran from 21-23 April where mums and mums-to-be, along with their toddlers and families were treated to an exhibit that showcased different facets of comprehensive perinatal healthcare such as products, services, technology and new methods, all of which were designed to aid Filipina mothers and their babies.

parenting expo, events, parenting fairs, mummy events, mum + kids events, parenting 101 — Educational talks from PAP experts are just one of the highlights of the very first Mom And Baby Expo

Organized by the Perinatal Association of the Philippines (PAP), the expo featured not only booths of trusted mum and baby brands like Pigeon, Enfamama, Unilab, Messy Bessy, Safety 1st, and Tiny Buds {our personal fave}, but also a series of talks of medical experts belonging to the PAP which delved into a whole range of topics pertaining to maternal-fetal and newborn topics. Among the topics that drew huge crowds were tips on how to get pregnant; vaccines needed for expecting moms as well as their babies; preconception tests; macro and micronutrient needs for moms; Sayuntis- exercise during pregnancy; and skin care for mom and baby.

My Top Mum Finds From the 1st Mom And Baby Expo

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Perinatal Association Of The Philippines’ Mom & Baby Expo 2017

02.06.2017 by mumwrites // 5 Comments

Pregnancy and being a mum for the first time are both exciting stages in a woman’s life but they can be the most trying and terrifying, too, especially if you have no idea of the challenges that lies prior and ahead of pregnancy. Back in the day, I was overly excited to welcome my little bundle of joy but I was also filled with apprehension as to whether I will be a good mum or if I will be able to care for him the way a mum should. The floods of worry is enough to get a good woman down and not having my Mama {as she has passed on two years before my pregnancy} around did not help. I relied mainly on maternal instincts, the dozen or so pregnant mums that I had the fortune to share the experience with, as well as the online parenting forum I frequent then for tips and trips concerning motherhood.

It is so much easier to be pregnant and be a mum these days given the many resources available online, not to mention the many trade fairs and expos dedicated to motherhood and parenting. In fact, another expo is coming this April ~ the very first Mom & Baby Expo!

The Mom & Baby Expo 2017

Organized by the Perinatal Association of the Philippines {PAP}, together with its trusted affiliates, the Mom & Baby Expo is slated on 21-23 April, 2017 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 2 and 3. Opening ceremonies for the Expo is scheduled at 10Am of 21 April followed by a press conference. It will be open to the public by 2pm onwards until 10pm. Entrance is only Php50!

PAP President Dra. Belen Velasco enthused that the objective of the expo is “simple yet powerful; to impart advices and traverse new ideas moms and expectant moms can use that will ultimately strengthen their maternal bond with their babies. This is very exciting because this something big, something we have envisioned to happen for the longest time. And now, finally, we are doing it.”

What sets this expo apart from its previous contemporaries is that this time it will be organized by the experts themselves, who are passionate and have decades of proven and justified experience in their fields of expertise, and know everything there is to know about perinatal care. Past PAP President Dr. Diosdado Mariano shares that “the Expo is an opportunity to analyze and seek solutions to existing issues pertaining too maternal-fetal and newborn areas in an engaging and fun way.” [Read more…]

Win Tickets To The Mom & Me Fun To Be Fit Events!

02.18.2014 by mumwrites // 1 Comment

This March, Mom and Me presents it’s new event series, Fun To Be Fit. Get physical with popular fitness activities such as yoga, aero-mashup and swimming. Each day features one activity you and the kids will surely enjoy!

The Line-up of Fun To Be Fit Events

March 1 at Yoga+ {Yoga} ~ suited for kids age 5 to 8
March 8 at Slimmers World Megamall {Aero Mashup} ~ suited for kids age 6 to 12
March 15 at White Space Mind and Body Wellness {Yoga} ~ suited for kids age 6 to 12
March 22 at Slimmers World Trafalgar {Aero Mashup} ~ suited for kids age 6 to 12
March 28 at The Legend Villas {Swimming} ~ suited for kids age 6 to 12

By the way, use the promo code MAM4781 when you purchase your tickets online at their website, www.momandme.com.ph, and get a 10% discount!

But wait, there’s more! Am so excited to tell you that they’re giving away tickets here! ^_^

Mom & Me Fun To Be Fit will be giving away 5 tickets, one for each of their events.

Here are the Giveaway mechanics [Read more…]

a saturday morning with dyan castillejo + easy pha-max wheatgrass

05.16.2012 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

Last month I was able to spend one Saturday morning with good company, meaningful conversations + a healthy treat! It was indeed a great day spent with Ms. Dyan Castillejo + her son, Matthew, along with a number of fellow mum bloggers + their accompanying kiddos. Of course, I have tagged along my little man, as well!

We spent the great Saturday morning listening to Dyan as she talked about her cool parenting style, her active lifestyle + her healthy choices. She also enthused that she requires Matthew to be a healthy eater, too, only allowing him to have soda once a month! For someone who confided she does not have any ideas about how to be a mother + care for a baby, she is really doing very well with raising an active, charming little man + I bet most of the mums present would love to imitate her. Not to mention have the healthy, sexy body that makes her look much younger than her actual age, too!

Apart from leading a very active + healthy lifestyle, Dyan also shared with us one of her healthy secrets ~ Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass. She said this product helps her a lot in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially when she is on the road, as she gets to travel a lot with her line of work, following Manny Pacquiao in his trainings + matches, as well as covering other sporting events. She’d have packets of Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass stashed in her bag or her car which she easily prepares for a nourishing snack or meal while on the road. She has also influenced her little man to drink this healthy product + Matthew said he liked it!

I couldn’t be half-active as Dyan is even if I wanted to, + there is now way I can be as fabulous as she is when I am her age, okay I will really try harder, but I sure can take a leaf from her page + try her healthy choice so I can have a healthier, fitter body. Maybe I can do away with the sweets + the caffeine + take wheatgrass instead? Oh well, at least I followed her advice to me that day ~ that I raise my son to be active + enroll him in swimming class!

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