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Anything mommy blogger related here. This features blog events coverage. This blog also publish press release and write ups. Tips and tutorials on how to be an effective blogger.

This also include a list of top mommy blog in the Philippines.

In addition, here is the 5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BE A MOMMY BLOGGER:

1. Create a blog name that will represent you as a mommy blog. Sometimes it's good to include the noun mommy or mother or nanay.

2. Create an email the same as your blog name for branding purpose, in other words, for identification. After that, you can proceed to step 3 which is actually one of the most challenging part.

3. Open a blog. It has been debated for so many times which is the best blogging platform to use. For starters, I usually recommend blogspot because it is free. On the other han, if you are ready to shell out money, wordpress org is the best.

4. Design your blog. This sound like an easy task to do, it is actually, however, it can be very time consuming. The number of free templates for a blog is endless. To help you decide, set your blog tone and color. Will it be a dark themed blog? Light? What will be the primary colors? And from there, searching will be easier.

5. Lastly and most importantly, Start writing. The best way to start this is to introduce yourself. Likewise, you can also create a list of why you started a mommy blog. Or you can mention top 10 things that you would want your future readers to know about you.

Electrolux “Knock On Your Door” Video Challenge

EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 11!!!!!!!!

We all know Santa is not real.. right? what?!? you still believe Santa is real?? waah OK wether you believe Santa is real or not, I am pretty sure you will welcome another “santa” knocking (yep not sliding on your chimney) on your door this season.. ready?

It’s the new Electrolux man! And he’s going to “Knock On Your Door” and deliver exciting prizes from Electrolux “Knock On Your Door” Video Challenge

The popular Electrolux “Knock On Your Door” jingle is back! It’s fun, catchy and will have you singing along! Have some fun with us by singing your own version by yourself, or with family and friends! Take a video and share it with everyone. Who knows – it could become viral!

STEP 1
Like The Little White Book page on Facebook and click on the Knock on Your Door Video Challenge tab.

Listen and learn the Knock On Your Door jingle. You can also find it on the ElectroluxPH1 YouTube account as well as electroluxman.com for download.

STEP 2
Come up with your very own rendition of the jingle in the most creative way you can think of. Then take a video of your production and upload the file along with your full name, address, email address and contact number at www.electroluxman.com.

Don’t forget to put MOB as your referral and come back here and comment the email address you used to submit the form. It’s very important to me that I know who joined the Electrolux “Knock On Your Door” Video Challenge under this blog.

Note that you can only upload mp4 or 3GP files. Submission of entries will be from November 3 2011 to November 30 2011. Video entries must be of a minimum length of 30 seconds and a maximum length of 2 minutes.

STEP 3
Watch out for the Top 10 videos that will be uploaded in the Knock on Your Door Video Challenge tab on Facebook from December 2, 2011 to December 11, 2011.
HOW TO WIN!
Judging of entries will happen on December 12, 2011, 1:00-4:00pm at the Electrolux main office. The criteria of judging are as follows: 45% Creativity and Originality 35% Presentation of the “Knock On Your Door” theme 20% Production Value (e.g. props, costumes, effects, etc.)

WHAT YOU’LL WIN!
Two winners will be chosen as recipients of a special Electrolux Christmas Kitchen Surprise, as well as gift certificates from Magnolia and Monterey. Winners will be announced on The Little White Book and will be notified via phone call, e-mail and registered mail.

MEETING THE ELECTROLUX MAN!
The Electrolux Man and his team will personally visit the homes of winners residing in the Metro Manila area to award the prizes. The date and time of the home visit will be pre-scheduled with each winner and will occur within 60 days from receipt of notification. So sing along with us this Christmas season and show us what you’ve got! Who knows – we may be knocking on your door soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to sing on my own or can I lip synch along with the jingle?
A: You can sing the jingle yourself either acapella or with accompaniment. You can also opt to sing along with the jingle or lip synch it. In addition, you can choreograph a dance or create a skit too. It’s totally up to you. Go ahead – let your creativity show!

Q: How many people can appear in the video? Can I use props or special effects in my video?
A: A minimum of one person needs to appear in the video but you can choose to have as many people as you’d like appear in it. Yes, you can use props and effects in the video too.

Q: Can I submit more than one video?
A: You may register as many videos as you want. In the event that the winning video is registered to more than one name, the person who submits the video first will be considered the recipient of the prize.

Q: Who can join the Knock On Your Door Video Challenge?
A: This contest is open to all creative minds and talented performers, both amateur and professional, nationwide.

Q: What’s the criteria for judging the winning videos?
A: The criteria are as follows:
Creativity and Originality – 45%
Creativity and originality make up the largest percentage of our criteria for judging the winning videos. We want to see how creative and original you can get with the Knock On Your Door jingle. Feel free to make a script for a skit, a dance production number or whatever else you might think of. We want to see the terrific ideas you have.

Presentation of the “Knock On Your Door” theme – 35%
The Electrolux Man is back! Tell a story about the return of the Electrolux Man who’s come to bring everyone cheer this Christmastime. We want to see how you’ll interpret the Knock On Your Door story in your own way.

Production Value – 20%
When making your video, feel free to make a production of it. Use props, costumes and effects that will help tell your story.

Q: What prizes will the winners get?
A: Each of the two winners will receive an Electrolux Christmas Kitchen Surprise comprised of the following appliances:
(1) Unit ECM2000 Coffee Maker
(1) Unit EMM2009W Microwave Oven
(1) Unit EKM5541 Electric Cooking Range
(1) Unit ETB2603 Three Door Refrigerator

Q: What if a winner resides outside of Metro Manila? How will he or she receive his/her prizes?
A: If a chosen winner happens to be residing outside the Metro Manila area, the prize package will be delivered to the winner’s home by the logistics company servicing Electrolux in their area. The delivery of prizes will occur within 60 days from receipt of notification.

Important:
Winners must present 2 valid IDs (SSS, Driver’s License or other government-issued ID) and a copy of the registered mail/e-mail in order to claim their prizes. Employees of Electrolux Philippines and its agencies including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.

Great Deals From eBay Philippines Through Kuponan

As a mom, I am always on the look out for great deals that my kids will benefit. From time to time I wait for deals on playgrounds, unlimited plays and deals on toys (if ever there is one). Recently, as I was browsing eBay Philippines, some deals caught my eyes through Kuponan.

I actually have been seeing Kuponan whenever I visit Ebay Philippines, once I was attracted with their Splash Island deal (the best I have seen so far) and was really tempted to buy some, unfortunately, during that time, husband is really busy and he can’t afford to have a vacation.

Kuponan is a group buying site from eBay Philippines. The site offers hot local deals. Kuponan offer deals for travel, dinning and beauty products too. And it also offer deals that moms like me would be interested.. yeah like spa and massage deals and baby product deals.

The deal that caught my eye the other day is this: Only P4400 for LG Bumper GreenPlaymat Medium(6×4 feet) for babies learning to crawl, walk, and play around (Valued at P6800). It can be a great gift for baby show parties. This playmate is the perfect mat for your kids, especially those on the crawling stage. The mat is made of new Korea technology, a heavy-duty, non-slip, non-toxic, non-phthalate soft PVC material. It’s not your ordinary mat because this one is nontoxic, very safe for your baby. (image from www.kuponan.ph)

I noticed that some deals at Kuponan, requires the buyer to pay only a minimal amount to eBay, the rest will be paid directly to the merchant after the deal. For this particular deal, the buyer will have to pay directly to eBay to avail of the mat. The mat is free shipping through XEND nationwide.

If you have an eBay account, you can sign in and start buying at Kuponan using the same log in details you use for eBay. Oh by the way, Kuponan accepts GCASH or Bank transfer/Bank deposit through BDO and paypal as mode of payment.. and I am glad they do accept paypal, it’s very convenient for online workers like me 🙂

Mommy Bloggers Speak Up On Breastfeeding

make that Smart, glamorous and hardworking mommy bloggers speak up on breastfeeding..

I don’t know if I can call myself a breastfeeding advocate.. I do believe in breastfeeding and in fact breastfed all my kids. The boys were all breastfed for one year (oldest is one year, second is one year and 9 months, third boy is one year too).. I plan on breastfeeding them until they are two.. but you know pregnancy got in the way. As with Sati, she’s still breastfeeding and she’ll be turning 2 this November. I guess with her, we’ll do this thingy until, oh well, I don’t know. Guilty your honor..breastfeeding her is just heaven.. you know I just can’t let go of it.. the bonding, the cuddling and being that close to her. And with that motive, can you really call me an advocate?

But yeah I DO encourage a lot of people I know to breastfeed their kids exclusively. I know it’s not easy but it’s very fullfilling, believe me.. I have been there.. 1 week, 2 weeks..a whole tree of malunggay, a drum of soup.. what else? hot compress, chocolate drinks, breast massage.. everything! I experienced all those.. no support? oh yeah baby! It was hardest for my first born, I have little milk for two weeks, he’s crying and very frustrated everyday.. every time he feeds.. but I never gave up… and I am more than glad for that. And yes, people around me were not that encouraging, who would be, when all you hear all day is a tiny baby crying. I have to muster everything not to give up on pity and give him a bottle so that he would stop. Of course people around would say otherwise.. kawawa naman ang bata, iyak ng iyak, padedehin mo na kasi sa bote..

When I became pregnant with my first born, I never got the chance to choose if I will breastfeed him or give him formula.. I don’t know but it feels like, breastfeeding is the only way. Or maybe one of the reason why, was because I am stay at home mom. It’s like there is no reason why I can’t give the best food for my baby.. maybe if I was working then, it would be different.. I always thought that working and breastfeeding are two things that will never get along together.. and then\I learned I was wrong when I met Nicquee.

Nicquee is the blogger behind Pop Ups of my mind. I first met her from a breastfeeding event. We talked about breastfeeding, of course, and I was surprised to learned that she has a full time job and yet she is EXCLUSIVELY breastfeeding. Is that really possible? yes it is! And here’s a living proof, in front of me. So it really is true that exclusive breastfeeding in the formative first six months of an infant is NOT a hindrance to a mother’s professional or personal goals. That’s one of the misconception BBB wants to correct.

“Beauty, Brains & Breastfeeding Inc. (BBB), a silence-breaking organization advocating breastfeeding, says only 34 per cent of mothers in the Philippines practice exclusive feeding in the first six months of their babies. Based on UNICEF statistics, BBB also reveals that nearly half of all mothers in the country depend on artificial milk in varying degrees. The group would like to correct several misconceptions which discourage mothers with infants and young children to breastfeed — main hurdles to having all Filipino newborns properly breastfed.”

Exclusive breastfeeding is a commitment to give one’s child with life-nourishing food and a good start in life; to think of breastfeeding as only for the poor should be dismissed immediately– so true! you know what, all my kids are very healthy… well except for an episode of Primary Complex (which they got from an adult) and not to mention brainy!

Continued breastfeeding DOES NOT cause a woman’s breasts to deform, sag or make her look haggard and unattractive– yes it does not. Shh, stop raising your eyebrows, mine’s really big to begin with 🙂 In my experience, I learned that you have to wear bra all the time, not wearing bra may cause it to sag, not breastfeeding itself.

The act of breastfeeding in public places is not an act shame and therefore should be encouraged– I was never ashamed of breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding is a natural thing, what’s there to be ashamed of?

“To correct misconceptions, a trio of smart and beautiful women has decided to speak out and recount their empowering experiences with breastfeeding. Billboards featuring breastfeeding advocates Daphne Oseña-Paez, Patricia Bermudez-Hizon and Iza Abeja with their kids will be seen all over Metro Manila within the month to help bring their strong and timely messages to life.

According to BBB, a total of five billboards will be rolled down: three along MIA Road in Pasay City which will be launched on October 14; one in Philcoa, Quezon City; and one on the DILG Building in EDSA. A few more billboards will be up soon with sites currently in negotiation.” -BBB press release

And to help correct this misconception, why don’t we have our own version of this billboards.. uhm let’s call them BILLBLOG

Mommy Chris of The Mommy Journey