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My Child Is More Than Brain Smart Twitter Giveaway!

When the husband said he needs a long drive to relax, the only destination we could think of is San Juan, La Union. So one weekend, we packed our bags and drive to La Union for the much needed R&R.

San Juan talaga is the best beach for us.. the food, the people and the long drive…and yes, SURFING! And my 3rd boy Chico finally braved the waves:

Yes, that’s him… he was afraid at first pero nung nasanay na, ayaw na tumigil! If not for the rubber board that’s hurting his tummy, hindi talaga to titigil. So for his 7th birthday, he asked for a rashguard + another weekend at San Juan with unli surfing!

Even if he stumbles and falls into the water, he still wants to ride the waves! He really is more than brain smart! He’s also body smart and of course people smart too!

I know your kids are more than Brain Smart too! I want to see your child’s photo! Share it on twitter and win!

Here are the mechanics:

Share the #MultipleIntelligence of your child using a triple photocollage and tweet
Comment in this blog post your tweet’s link and a short story on the photo you posted. You can tell me about how your child is also body smart and people smart or simply tell me where the photos were taken. Please include your child’s name and age.

My child is more than Brain Smart! She’s also Body Smart andPeople Smart. #MultipleIntelligence #MultiAchiever #MPxMI

Here is the sample entry:

PRIZES:

2 winners of special gift pack from Progress Pre-School GOLD (3 pieces ofProgress Pre-School GOLD 50g pack and P300 National Bookstore GCs)
2 winners of special gift pack from me!

GIVEAWAY RUNS UNTIL MAY 18

TAKE NOTE:

Use the mandatory hashtags stated in the mechanics: #MultipleIntelligence #MultiAchiever #MPxMI
A participant can tweet multiple times but multiple tweets of one participant do not guarantee more chances of being chosen as one of the finalists.
For picture/video posts that show a child/children in it, he/she/they must be at least 4 years old. Entries with photos of children below 4 years old will be disqualified. In addition, photos must not include pregnant women.

My mommy blogger friends are hosting this kind of giveaway:

Jem – Tweet-Win Gift Packs by Sharing Triple Split Screen Photo of your Child Showing Multiple Intelligence
Levy – #MultipleIntelligence Twitter Promo: Brain, Body and People Smart
Vix – Tweet a collage of your child’s #MultipleIntelligence + Win
Sarah – NIKOLA THE TRIPLE THREAT + GIVEAWAY
Ava – Progress Pre-School GOLD “I Choose” Promo MAY 2015!
Badet- Triple Smart + #MultipleIntelligence May Contest

—————–if you’re having a hard time looking for photos of your kids, here are some suggestions from me —————————–

Some Brain Smart activities:

solving math problems
reading books
writing
playing chess

Some Body Smart Activities:

swimming
playing
biking
surfing
activity at the playground

Some people smart activity:

showing leadership
playing with friends
talking to an adult
ordering at a restaurant

5 Shopping Tips For #SMLadiesNight

SM Ladies Night is happening again this Wednesday! It will be in SM North EDSA this time!

Are you ready? But before you start listing what you’ll be getting, let me give you some useful tips. From 6 PM to 9 PM Great Selections from SM Woman, GTW by SM, Coco Cabana Swimwear and SM Woman Active will be 50% off. That’s a lot of clothes in 3 hours! And for sure, you’re not the only who’ll join this event.. it would be a chaos as soon as the clock strikes 6! Don’t you want to make the best out of this shopping trip? Here’s my 5 Shopping Tips based on my experience last SM Ladies Night.

1. List what you want to buy.

A swimsuit from Coco Cabana? Running shorts from SM Woman Active? Or maybe an office attire or casual wear from SM Woman? How about a pretty dress from GTW by SM? During the first SM Ladies Night, I do not know what to get, I just focused on swimwear and active wear. Look at my haul (I only paid 2500 for all these), most are active wear and swimwear!

It was worth it but I forgot I need some casual tops!

2. Be there early.

The sale event starts at 6 PM but who says you can’t start shopping as soon as SM North EDSA opens? OA naman sa aga no? Seriously, the lines, specially at the fitting room can be challenging. And the lines at the cashier can be really stressful. Unahan mo silang lahat! Magsukat ka na at magshopping habang maaaga pa.. para pagdating ng 6 PM, ready to pay ka na lang.

3. Bring Your SM Ecobags

We are responsible shoppers right? Don’t forget to bring at least 3 ecobags on your shopping trip!

4. Don’t Forget You SM Advantage Card!

Sayang ang reward points!

5. Bring a friend

Shopping is more fun if you’re with a friend. And if tip number 2 fails, you can at least rely on each other to fall in line while the other one shops.

After shopping, don’t forget to share your haul on your social media accounts and use #SMLadiesNight! Tag me and tell me if my tips are useful 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!

5 Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance

Achieving a better work/life balance has long been a common goal for working women of all ages and levels of success. Having said this, for some, it can be an extremely difficult balance to accomplish given these modern times of constant connectivity and increased competition that we live in.

While working hard to become successful is commendable, it’s important to realize that there is a tipping point when work related endeavors can become less productive and more of a frustration. If you’re a mom who finds it challenging to juggle life at home with the kids and your work life, the following are five practical tips that may help you to achieve the perfect work/life balanc. Let’s start with the importance of ‘me’ time…

Always Schedule some ‘me’ Time

Me’ time can mean different things to different people; for some it may be time spent with family and for others it may mean moments of solitude. Whichever way you prefer to spend your down time, always making sure to set some time aside for non business related tasks provides a lot of benefits. From getting some much needed rest and recharging your batteries to spending some quality time with friends and loved ones, ‘me’ time can actually help you to become more productive while working.

Use Technology to work Smarter, not Harder

One of the biggest causes of an upset to work/life balance is technology. Smart devices and cloud computing mean you can take your work anywhere with you, providing a constant reminder of the stresses of your job. In the same way that you can access work related emails and tasks from anywhere, technology can make it easier to shut everything off and get away from the stresses of work. Scheduling tasks on autopilot and monitoring staff via HR software are just two of the ways that you can use technology to work smarter, and not harder.

Leave Work Stuff where it Belongs

The two tips above can only truly be achieved once you conquer the urge to take work home or ‘’just quickly check something.’’ Leaving work at work is important not only so as to not invade your personal space and home life, but also because you’re most probably going to be more productive when you’re in your work environment anyway.

No one is Perfect

Be it at home or at work, being able to delegate tasks and responsibilities is an important trait, as is accepting that others may not necessarily do things as well as you. Learn to let those who are part of your team at home and at work get on with certain tasks so that you can find time to rest, disconnect, or concentrate on other elements of your home or business life.

Just Say No

Whether you are a self-employed entrepreneur, or you have a very demanding boss, it is important to be able to just say “no” to work sometimes. Being sensible and only taking on what you can will prevent your work from completely taking over your life and commanding all other aspects of it.

The issue of having a perfect work/life balance is one that millions of working moms all over the world wrestle with on a daily basis. If, like millions of other moms, you’re looking to achieve a healthy balance that will lead to a happier and more fulfilled you, the five aforementioned tips are something that you should give some serious consideration to.