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Gummi King Echinacea Review

This is one of the greatest discovery I had this year. Hindi ko din alam kung bakit pero ang sakit lately, sobrang dami. Medyo trending talaga ang mga sakit gaya ng ubo at sipon. And as a mom, I really want to make sure that my kids are all protected and has a strong immune system to fight these virus. And I feel like taking supplements is now necessary dahil nga usong uso ang sakit.

In fact, as shared by my two teenagers, ang daming may sakit sa school nila. But my boys are well protected, thanks to Gummi King Echinacea.

I had the chance to sample a few bottles of Gummi King Echinacea a few weeks ago and my kids has been taking the gummies since then. May baon din akme during our North Luzon travel. We stayed in Baguio for 3 days and I know the cold weather in Baguio might be risky for their health. I came well prepared by bringing some heat tech clothes and 3 bottles of Gummi King (one bottle Echinacea, one bottle Vit C, and one bottle multivatimins)

Gummi King Echinacea is a gummy food supplement with Echinacea. Now, what is Echinacea? Hindi ko din alam noong una. And like you, ang tagal ko din pinag isipan why it can help boost the immune system. Kaya ba talaga? In our case, it did eh. That made me more curious what Echinacea is all about. It’s a plant na malapit na pinsan ng mga daisies. Studies shows that Echinacea extracts has effect on the immune system and helps increase the production of white blood cells that fights the infection.

Gummi King Echinacea is best given when the child has fever/ colds or basta kapag hindi maganda ang pakiramdam ng bata. For regular days, we use Gummi King Multivatims.

Since it is a gummi, we havent tried giving it to Marius who will turn 3 this February. Gummies kase sya so kailangan magaling na mag chew ang baby. You can try cutting it into small pieces for kids 2 years and up.

Gummi King gummies are vegan, no gelatin, and sugar free. .Gummi King Echinacea, Gummi King Vitamin C, and Multivitamins is exclusively available sa Watson’s stores nationwide and Watson’s online.

Shop for Gummi King sa online store ng Watson’s:

GUMMI KING Vegan Vitamin C
GUMMI KING ECHINACEA
GUMMI KING MULTIVITAMINS

5 Tips to Helping Your Baby Get On A Sleep Schedule

When your baby sleeps, she becomes more tolerant, happier and engaging. This is the time that you can rest.
But it can be much better if the baby sleeps on a schedule. That way, your day’s patterns will be predictable and you can accomplish much more. On the other hand, your baby will know what to expect at any given time. It will also be easier to leave her with a caretaker as you can provide specific instructions on how to care for the baby.
But how do you get your baby to sleep on a schedule? Here are helpful tips.

When to start
There is controversy over the best time to start putting your baby on a sleep schedule. Some experts suggest between 2 and 4 months while others advocate for 5 or 6 months. You will also come across those suggesting you start at birth or at one week.

Whatever you decide, it is important to keep in mind that babies start to develop a natural sleep rhythm and feeding habits at about four months old. When you see your baby get into predictable patterns, encourage him to follow the schedule.

Start small. Begin by planning the morning nap which happens not long after the baby wakes up. The nap may take only 45 minutes when you start. However, don’t assume the nap is over. You can give your infant a few more minutes to fall back asleep after they wake up from the nap.

Create a favorable atmosphere for sleep
Provide the baby with an environment that encourages sleep. Make sure the baby sleeps in a crib where the room is cool, dark and quiet. You can also have a bedtime routine that prepares her to sleep such as singing or changing the diaper.

Mommyhood101 gives you reviews of various products that your baby will need such as diapers, cribs, baby bottles, and others. These will help you to prepare your little one for their sleep schedule.

Keep Track
Your baby is likely to fall into a sleeping and feeding pattern as time goes by. Keep track of when the baby sleeps, wakes up, poops and eats. When you understand the natural rhythm, you can base the sleep schedule on it.
To help you log the daily routine, you can use apps, a computer spreadsheet or a simple pen and paper.

Rely on timing
Your baby’s sleep schedule will be successful if you employ proper timing. Let your 4 to 6 month old baby have a nap in the morning, another in the afternoon and then late afternoon. By the eighth month, the baby can take two longer naps in the morning and afternoon each going for 1 to 1½ hours. Your infant should be asleep by 6pm, wake up by 7 am and take the first nap by 9 am.

Keep going
It may take a while before your baby gets used to the sleep schedule. One day she sleeps just fine and the next she doesn’t. However, don’t give up. Just like any other milestone, you will experience progress and setbacks. Remember, babies are different so don’t compare yours with your neighbor’s.

Note, that in as much as you are following a schedule, the needs of the baby should come first. Just because its sleep time, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t comfort a fussy baby. If you think the baby is hungry, don’t withhold food simply because it is not feeding time or he ate an hour ago. Use your instincts to know what the baby needs.

Elmer’s Grand Slime Time Fair 2018

I have been hearing slime for years now but it was only this year that I finally gave in. For one, akala ko kase hindi sya kid friendly, I just can’t imagine my kids using detergent as part of their play. Also, borax is hard to find.. eh you dont need those pala. There are slime recipes that does not need borax and detergent. And you can even add ingredients to make your slime look better (and feel better too!) That’s what we learned from Elmer’s Grand Slime Time Fair 2018! We learned how to make a crunchy slime!

Other participants learned how to make galaxy slime, glow in the dark slime, rainbow slime, frosty slime, unicorn slime, jelly slime, and even sand slime. We also got the chance to see Elmer’s glue products that are perfect for every slime recipes. Watch our VLOG below:

VLOG: Elmer’s Grand Slime Time Fair 2018

The Elmer’s Grand Slime Time Fair 2018 was held at Eastwood Mall last December 1 and 2. The workshop is FREE and the participants only need to buy their ingredients, in our case, we just bought some glue to make a crunchy slime. The crunch was provided, may nag a assist din sa younger kids. Marius really had fun making his own slime 🙂

During the event, audition for Elmer’s Slime Squad was also held. Kids made their own slime and expert videographers from Elmer’s shoot their video. A copy was given to the parents so they can upload to Elmer’s Slime Squad website.

How to join Elmer’s Slime Squad

Make a video creating your slime using any Elmer’s Glue products:
- Elmer’s Glue All (130g bottle and up)
- Elmer’s Glitter Glue Gel (177mL any color)
- Elmer’s Clear Glue (5oz)
- Elmer’s School Glue (118mL)
Video should not be more than 5 minutes and not more than 50 MB.
Upload your entry to www.elmerslimesquad.com

Elmer’s Slime Squad contest is Open to kids ages 6 to 12 years old. For the complete rules, pakibasa mabuti ito mga momshies: Elmers Slime Squad Contest Rules

Grand prize is 100,000 Pesos!!!

Basic Slime Recipe

Before you can make any of those slimes mentioned and plan to join the Slime Squad contest, you need to know the basic slime recipe. The ingredients are Elmer’s Glue, baking soda, lotion, shaving cream, and contact lens solution. Here’s the step by step guide:

Pour all content of Elmer’s glue in a mixing bowl
Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, then mix
Add 1/2 tablespoon lotion (or 1 pump if you’re using a lotion with pump) then mix
Add shaving cream, 1 tablespoon (or big one pump), then mix
Add the activator which is the contact lens solution. Add 1 tables spoon at a time. Add more to reach a thick consistency.
Get the slime and start kneading.. squeeze, shape, mold, and repeat.

That last part is super fun. Nakakawala sya ng stress promise!

And if you want a colorful slime, you don’t need to add colors, just use Elmer’s Washable Color Glue. If you want a slime with glitters, just use Elmer’s Classic Glitter Glue. But my most favorite part is Elmer’s Glow in the dark glue. You can never go wrong with Glow in the darks.

All this Elmer’s Glue products are available at National Bookstore. Other Elmer’s products that you can buy at National Bookstore are Elmer’s Slime Starter Kit, Elmer’s Frosty Slime Kit, and Slime Time accessories.

Watch out for the next Grand Slime Time Fair event, follow Elmer’s Glue Facebook Page for updates.