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The Princess Deserves A Princess Plate: Melawares introduces new Disney© line

Melawares is my trusted brand when it comes to table wares (10 year long relationship haha). I love their design and of course the durability of the product. I also love the fact that it is very easy to clean and does not break easily. So, when I was asked to review a product from Melawares, no is not an option.

I was expecting the usual table wares but was surprised to see kiddie table wares adorned with Disney character when the product was delivered to us.

Two sets of Disney adorned kiddie tableware were sent. A perfect product for my two toddlers. The Princess plates goes to the pretty princess of course, the Mickey Mouse plate for Sangko.

Here’s something for moms who’s having a hard time feeding their kids.. a Disney themed plates will surely excite the kids each meal time. My toddlers can’t get enough of it.. meal time is a less hassle with this new table ware:

See how happy my kids are? They really love the characters on their plates! It feels like eating Mickey Mouse and Princess daw 🙂

Each Disney line table ware set includes a plate, a drinking and a bowl. Other designs, from Disney© Princesses and Mickey Mouse, are Goofy and Donald Duck and Cars (the popular movie).

Melawares Kids line with the ever-famous Disney© is now available on leading department stores (199 PhP each set)

Aside from Melawares, the classic brand that carries high-quality melamine tableware products, CDCManufacturing Corporation has other brands such as Bestware, an affordable tableware line; Urban Kitchen, a modern brand that carries food service products outside of melamine tableware; and Perfect Dining, a brand of high-end melamine products exclusive for the SM Department Store chain. It is also the leading manufacturer of customized dinnerware for Quick Service Restaurants serving some of the biggest names in the food industry.

For more information about Melawares, go to www.melawares.com.

Wattah Wattah Festival Experience

This is my first time to experience the Basaan Fiesta, right in the heart of the city that celebrates it the most, San Juan!

I am expecting this event to be fun filled! Sa invitation pa lang, na excite na ako.. and honestly, I can’t even sleep the day before the event.. parang bata lang na first time mag field trip!

Indeed, the event turned out to be super fun!

So what’s new with year’s Basaan Fiesta at San Juan known as Wattah Wattah Festival*?

It was made more fun with the inclusion of a huge dry at the Plaza Mayor along N. Domingo Street. Not only that, as the Downy truck passes by, it leaves a smelling fresh scent to San Juan residents. A bubble machine with Downy on it treats the residents as well as mist from Downy.

As for me and my blogger friend Mauie, together with PR that invited us, we rode the Downy truck armed wearing hydro-chromatic shirts (and a super fashion white boots!). The first of its kind in the Philippines, the Downy hydro-chromatic shirts bore hidden messages that could only be seen when the shirt is wet. Nagpamigay din ng downy ng shirts while the parade is on.. super saya!

After the parade, we went straight to Plaza Mayor were we experienced the huge dryer. There were games for media as well as for the residents of the city.

In partnership with P&G Downy, the dryer highlighted Downy’s quick-dry formula that helps dry clothes faster. Fresh towels were handed out afterwards to allow guests to experience the fragrance and softness benefits of Downy Sunrise Fresh.
Downy Brand Manager Nicole Villarojo said the San Juan Fiesta was an ideal opportunity to spotlight the advantages of using Downy Sunrise Fresh, especially since the celebration occurs at the start of the rainy season in the Philippines. “During the rainy season, your clothes take longer to dry because of the lack of sunlight. The prolonged wetness causes a “damp, musty” odor to settle on the clothes. With Downy Sunrise Fresh, your clothes dry faster even during rainy days. Downy Sunrise Fresh has a quick-dry formula that helps dry your clothes faster, keeping them smelling fresh even as you dry them indoors,” she said.

It was really fun.. first timer ba naman eh.. tuwing may maghahagis ng tubig, napapasigaw kame sa truck.. at etong Made to Order eto’ng Manok eh sinabuyan pa kame ng malamig na tubig! hahahaha

Thank you Mauie (The 24 Hour Mommy) for the photos and for the laughter and for the intensity sharing hahaha

*The San Juan Fiesta is an annual festival celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist to commemorate how St. John prepared mankind for the coming of Christ by baptizing them with water. Residents douse themselves and their friends with water and participate in different basaan games, while bystanders and commuters become targets of residents lining the streets with water guns and hoses.

Making the Most of Philadelphia When Traveling for Business

When it comes to finding a hotel in Philadelphia, you have options. Lots of them. According to the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, there are a whopping 3,600 hotel rooms within a 2-minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, making the downtown area – the Center City – one of the most-packed areas in the nation in terms of lodging options. There are about 6,400 hotel rooms within a 10-minute walk, 8,500 hotels within a 15-minute walk and an eye-opening 17,200-plus hotel rooms within a 30-minute drive of there, according to the PHLCVB. That, of course, is good news for business travelers.

Meeting Your Business Needs

However, you don’t always have time to see the sites while traveling for business. If that’s the case, consider staying at a hotel close to the airport. According to Airport Hotel Guide’s website, there are more than 20 hotels within five miles of the Philadelphia International Airport. Most airport hotels come with the usual fare: on-site restaurant and/or dining, bars, etc. Some come with workout rooms, and most will have at least one pool. Make sure, though, that your hotel also has high-speed Internet access and/or Wi-Fi.

The beauty of staying at one of the Philadelphia airport hotels, though, is that you’re still relatively close to several major tourist attractions. The Liberty Bell, for example, is a short 15-minute drive. The City Center (downtown) is also about 15 minutes away. Philadelphia also comes with plenty of business-traveler transportation options, aside from renting a car or taking a taxi. The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has everything from buses to commuter rail to rapid transit. SEPTA also operates a trolley system along with a trolleybus system. The main rail station, 30^th Street Station, is about a 15-minute drive from the airport.

Remember, too, that airport hotels cater specifically to business travelers. They should have all the information you need about the local restaurants, tourist spots and entertainment districts, if time allows.

Great Cost and Convenience

Another benefit of staying close to the airport is the cost. Generally speaking, the close to downtown you are, the more expensive your hotel room will cost. Airport hotels, though, are typically less expensive, including Philadelphia. You’re still getting all the same amenities and accommodations that you’d get at a hotel close to the City Center, you’re just getting it at what’s often a fraction of the cost. Even after you factor in potential travel expenses, like taking a taxi, you’re still getting a better deal than you would closer to downtown.

Book Well in Advance

However, if you don’t book your hotel room well in advance, you might wind up paying much more. Worse yet, if you wait until the last minute, you might not be able to book a room at your first choice. Booking a hotel room isn’t that much different from booking a plane flight: rates change, sometimes daily. Look around at the various travel sites and respective hotel websites for deals and discounts, and when you find something you like, book it as soon as possible.