It’s been a while since I last sit  and read a book. I may not be a book worm, but I love reading, so when I was asked to do a book review,  I did not hesitate and said yes.

Of course, it helped that the author of the book, Chai C. Galapon, is also a mommy blogger (my online heart belongs to mommy bloggers hehe).

The book, Innocence In Time, talks about courage, forgiveness and unconditional love. The book tells about the journey of Tatiana Rose as she face her destiny, saving the twelve princes from different fairy tale kingdom.

Yes, the book is a twist from the fairy tales that we grew up. That is what I like most about Innocence In Time, the idea is very fresh, something that only a creative and imaginative mind can think of. If the princes needs to be saved, who imprisoned them? The evil witch of course! But who is the evil witch? That’s the most surprising part and of course, you need to buy and read the book to know who she is.

Personally, I wish Tatiana Rose is a bit younger, she’s in her mid twenties I guess. The book target market is 11 and I think the character would be more relatable to the audience/ reader if it is closer to their age (14-16 perhaps). It was a good read nonetheless and I am thinking of buying a few to give to my son’s friends 🙂

Innocence In Time is available online for US and Canada book lovers at BookWhirl.com

For Pinoy book lovers, here’s an order form for you: Order Innocence In Time here

You can also check Mommy Chai’s webpage on how to order or visit (and like) Innoncence In Time Facebook Page for more info.

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I just finished our Frozen themed birthday party! To say I am exhausted is an understatement. I diyed 80% of the party.. cake, loot bags, decors and back drop. Nakakaloka!

That’s how busy I can get… and I have four kids, so imagine 4 parties every year, all diy-ed!

And though I am busy like that, I still try hard to be in contact with friends, get together, long chat and all. WeChat’s Chat History Backup makes my socializing better as it back ups the conversation that I want to remember.

Here’s what WeChat’s Chat History is all about (press release):

Chat Hist

The simple 3-step process of WeChat’s Chat History Backup starts with selecting “Settings” > “General” > “Chat History Backup” and then clicking “Back Up” for the conversations you’d like to store.

Once you’ve saved your chats, you can protect them by setting a password.

Below is a rundown of several instances when this cloud storage solution by WeChat saves your ass from encounters wherein you need to refer to your information while on-the-go.

1. Retrieving important dates

Birthdays, anniversaries, or just about any date set for yearly celebrations are vital details easily forgotten by the human brain. Give your spatial memory an instant boost by referring to conversation histories, which may contain reminders of these occasions. Chats with your sister could reveal her listing hole-in-the wall restaurants like 100 Revolving Restaurant in Quiapo or El Chupacabra in inconspicuous Polaris Street in Makati. Also, conversations with your best friend could remind you of the annual Art in the Park exhibit at Salcedo Village, which you’ve planned to go to together.

2. Keeping lists

If you observe daily routines, it’s easy to spot how digital messages have long replaced the function of tactile Post-its and refrigerator notes. Lacking several things in the pantry? Your mom could’ve sent you a grocery list via WeChat. Receiving a huge package with separate parts of a bike? One quick check of your history could bring up a message from your dad with DIY instructions—helping you you assemble your gear just in time for your mountaineering trip to the dirt trails of Montalban and Camp Aguinaldo.

3. Retrieving work exchanges

Aside from notebooks and emails, digital conversations with colleagues have also been reference points for work-related tasks. Missed out on an important detail relayed to you by your teammate over your WeChat group? No problem. Simply retrieve your file either on your desktop, work phone, or personal phone and proceed to finishing your task.

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About WeChat

WeChat envisions and innovates new ways for people to connect, communicate and share. A mobile social communication app designed for smartphone users, WeChat is the world’s fastest growing social app with over 100 million registered accounts internationally.

WeChat empowers users in fun and dynamic ways by bringing together messaging, social communication and gaming in one seamless, interactive experience, with comprehensive privacy and security settings that can be tailored as needed.

WeChat is an all-in-one app that enables users to add friends with several innovative features. These include highly convenient and reliable QR code scanning, phonebook and location-based connection services such as “Hold Together”, “People Nearby” and “Shake.” The platform facilitates social interaction with real-time “Walkie Talkie,” “Voice Call,” and “Video Call.” Supported on data networks and Wi-Fi, WeChat makes it easy to stay connected with friends anywhere, anytime. Users can choose to communicate and share photos one-on-one, or within their closed social network through “Moments”. The popular WeChat Sticker Shop has a variety of fun animated emoticons to express any emotion.  Also, with a host of addictive WeChat Games, users can play and challenge their friends on the move, share scores and even find competitors nearby.

WeChat is available free for download on Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Symbian and Windows operating systems.

Learn more about WeChat and download the app at www.wechat.com

WeChat Philippines Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WeChatPH