Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Christmas 2019 Wish Gift List

I am trying to complete Mommy Levy 100 Blog Ideas and for Day 3, it says to share something about yourself. I actually don’t know what to share since my life is kinda an open book, or open youtube channel. What is it that you would still want to know about me? I can’t think of any! A quick glance (ok about 30 minutes haha) on my Facebook mommy group (please join if you are a Pinay mom, look for Mommy Blogger Pehpot MOMMY CLUB), and I know what I can share with you.

Something about me: Every January, I try to remind myself to start making plans for Christmas and start listing people and gift ideas.. more often than not, or actually every year, I never got the chance to. I always end up rushing my shopping and at least forget two or 3 persons. So this year, I am sharing with you my list so that I won’t forget.

Christmas 2019 Wish Gift List

Family includes my immediate family and my relatives. So far, from the past years, I have managed to perfect this list. The main reason is, we only give gifts to kids and oldies, not everyone in the family. This year, I will be trying to get everyone something (kahit mug or medyas lang!).

Friends list includes my closest friends and their kids and of course my godchildren. Hopefully this year I will be able to deliver all gifts. From past experiences, some of the gifts I prepared ends up in our storage area.

Work related list includes people I (and the Kumare Bloggers) have worked with this year. Last year, we made a lot of blunders and we were in a hurry. This year, I want it to be more personal and slow pacing. As early as now, I am already planning our route. Hear that Peachy, Badet, and Levy! haha

School list is basically teachers, close classmates, clinic, and service. Back when my kids were still studying in a smaller school, I used to give gifts to everyone because I know everyone. With the school’s size, it’s easy to be friends with everyone. Now, the kids are going to a much much bigger school, my only interaction is with the teacher and the clinic.. maybe this year I can extend it with a simple meryenda for each department. What do you think?

Community. This is the list that usually gets the least attention and most often than not, the list where I usually do the last minute Christmas shopping. I want to be more organized than that! This list includes our health care providers (Pedia, OB, and Dentist) as well as their secretaries. This list also includes personnels here in our village.

You might be wondering why it was categorized as such. It’s not about the budget but just to be organized and easier to track. So there you have it, this is something about me that I am sharing to you today.

5 Tips To Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth

This is probably one of the most asked questions by parents. It does not matter if they are first timers or not, this is the part where the phrase “every child is different” holds true. So really, How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth? Here are 5 Tips To Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth based on our experience.

Brushing should be a routine. Build up the routine of routine of brushing as early as possible and never ever slip away from the routine/schedule. When the routine is established, they will bring that as they grow older.

Use age appropriate brushing products. Ever wonder why some kids does not like brushing? The toothpaste you are using may be the culprit. Ask your pedia or dentist which toothpaste is best tasting for your kids. It also helps if the toothbrush they are using are designed with their favorite superhero or cartoon character, or as simple as in their favorite color.

Let them shop for their oral hygiene products. As mentioned above, it helps if the oral hygiene products they are using are in their fave color or fave character. To make things easier, let them shop for their own products, it makes them feel that they have a say on it and will not feel that it is something that is forced.

Count instead of singing or vice versa. Take a cue from your child. Do they love singing? Then it is ok to use a sing. If they love Math, use numbers instead. According to our dentist, it should be 10 seconds for each side:

right top front
right top back
right bottom front
right bottom back
center top front
center top back
center bottom front
center bottom back
left top front
left top back
left bottom front
left bottom back

Don’t force brushing. Take it one day at a time, one count at a time. Don’t force it but never give up. If on day 1, they will only allow you to brush their teeth up to 3 counts, on the second time, try upping the number to 5 or 6 and so on. Before you know it, your kid loves brushing as much as you wish them to.

BONUS TIP: when do you start teaching/training them how to brush their teeth? Start the earliest possible. You can actually oral hygiene as early as 4 months or when signs of teething is already showing.

My Daily Skin Care Routine

Secret to a good looking skin? Consistent skin care routine! Meaning, having a morning skin care routine and evening skin care routine. I have learned that after years and years of doing the 10 Steps Korean Skin Care Routine. Product brands matter too and skin age. The older you get, the more care you need to give to your skin.

Now that I am 35+ my skin care routine varies but this are the constants: facial wash, toner, moisturizer, and sun screen. Right now, these are the brands that I am using:

Daytime Skin Care Routine products used:

Facial wash: Kojic Soap
Toner: Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Ampoule: Deoproce Snail Whitening Ampoule
Moisturizer: Deoproce Alove Vera
Sunscreen: Biore Whitening Sunscreen or Belo Tinted Sunscreen

Nighttime Skin Care Routine products used:

Facial wash: Kojic Soap
Toner: Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Ampoule: Deoproce Snail Whitening Ampoule
Moisturizer: Deoproce Snail Repair Whitening Cream

10 Tips To Achieve the Korean Skin Glow even without the 10 Steps Korean Skin Care Routine:

Never sleep with dirty face, even if you are dead tired, cleanse and moisturize.
Don’t skip on sunscreen lotion, specially on your face.
Use a toner that is alcohol free.
Drink plenty of water.
Don’t skip the morning routine.
Use facial scrub once a week.
Facial mask is a must every after facial scrub.
Order of exfoliation: facial wash> facial scrub> toner> mask> moisturizer.
Order of creams is from thinnest to thickest consistency.
Massage your face at least 10 seconds in the morning and in the evening while doing your skin care routine.

Overwhelmed? Stick to wash>toner>moisturizer for evening routine, just add sunscreen for your morning routine. SUNSCREEN lotion is your face’s bff, never forget that!