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Advantage Of Having Older Siblings

I have my older sister but since she is just 1 year and some months older to me, it feels like we’re off the same age. Another factor is, she was spoiled during our younger years since she was the first grand daughter so she doesn’t act like an older sister most of the time. I never felt how it was to have an older sibling, someone that I can look up to and someone who would take care of me.

When I had my kids, I promised to myself that it will not happen to them. I have to give all my best so that my first born would understand his role to his siblings and his responsibility to them. And I am really happy that he is caring for his younger siblings just like what a kuya would. I remember once when I was out and his younger brother fell asleep on the floor, he carefully lifted his brother’s head and placed a pillow on it (as told to me by my sisters), isn’t that super sweet?

They have their tantrums and petty quarrels too, they would argue who will be the one to play first or what channel they would watch on TV. Good thing we still hadn’t bought samsung 3d tvs or else, their dad will argue with them too.

The good thing and advantage of having older siblings aside from having someone to take care of you is they go to learn earlier than their age. And they learn to share. All my boys did not give me a hard time in potty training, since they have their Kuya to look up to, they learned it all by themselves, specially my third boy. And as early as now, he is 3 year old, he wants to try to wash his bottom. As for my youngest child, since she have older brothers, she is very talkative and communicates well and also understands things earlier than her age.

But of course, all things will not happen if I was not very keen on preparing them on the arrival of a younger siblings.. check out my articles on how to prevent jealousy specially when a younger siblings is about to arrive.

Vote For Miss Green And Win

I have my support for Miss Green. She is my favorite Candydate and because I want her to win.. I am giving away 10 M&M’s gift pack to those who will help me campaign and vote for Miss Green.

But Who is Miss Green?

Miss Green is the only female Candydate from M&M’s Global Candydate Election. She is fashionable and loves nature (o di ba so me!)

Here’s what you need to do:

VOTE FOR MISS GREEN (click here)
Screen Cap a proof that you have voted for Miss Green:
Post your screen cap to Make or Break’s Wall
Comment below the url of your photo post at Make or Break

your screenshot should look like the photo above.. note that 2 tabs are opened (one is my site and the other one is M&M.s) and I need you to capture the whole screen..

Now, you can earn more entries by doing the following:

Post this on your wall (tagging Make or Break): 10 M&M’s Gift Pack up for grab at @Make or Break http://bit.ly/imzuRH (1 entry)
Tweet this: @Pehpot 10 M&M’s Gift Pack up for grab http://bit.ly/imzuRH (1 entry)
Vote daily and post the screenshot of your proof on Make or Break (2 entries)

For additional entries comment below the:

url of your post in Facebook
url of your tweet
url of your screenshot

I will be drawing 10 M&M’s gift pack and a participant can win up to 2 times!!

Contest runs from June 30 to July 15. Winners will be announced on July 20. Contest is open to all as long as you have a Philippine address.

So what are you waiting for?? VOTE NOW and join this contest!

By the way, aside from this, if you vote for Miss Green and join M&M’s sweepstake you can have a chance on this prizes:

My Body After My Baby

Giving birth and getting back to your old self is two things that should come naturally.. right? wrong. Trust me, I have been there (and not just once but 4 times!). It’s really hard, and I am only talking about the physical appearance (let’s dwell on the psychology department later). There’s pimple break out, dark spots, dark big circles under the eye, topping it off is a dry skin It feels like the baby is sucking all the beauty left in you..

I was lucky to be invited in an event hosted by Pampers and The Spa, “My Body After My Baby”. And now I will share with you what we can do to help us getting back to shape, mind and body.

As I mentioned, one of the things that I experienced when I gave birth was pimple break out and dry skin. They said that this is due to hormonal changes in our body. When we got pregnant, we experience morning sickness, due to hormonal changes, it’s the same with post partum. As our body is adjusting to being its pre natal stage (in terms of hormones). To keep that glow back to your skin, The Spa, Skin Dermatology and Laser Center offers different services for us moms:

Signature Spa Skin Facial a 45 minutes to hour facial treatment that includes cleansing, toning, scrub, mild exfoliation, pricking (done by the doctor). This can be done every 2 weeks to 1 month.

Diamond Peel a 15-20 minutes treatment that smoothens skin, exfoliates dead skin cells. It also brightens skin appearance. Optimal effect can be seen after 8-10 sessions.

Thermage is a single treatment that uses RF. This is a 1 hr 30 minutes to 2 hour procedure that is non invasive and is done for skin tightening and contour. The maximum effect of the procedure can be seen after 6 months and this can be done every 2 years. This can also gives you younger looking skin.

Refirme, is a 40 minute to 1 hour treatment for the face and the eyes. It tightens skin and diminishes lines. The effect is gradual and cumulative. This is done once a month and requires a series of session.

Skin Rejuvenation is a 15- 20 minute treatment that that treats sun spots, freckles, spider veins, dark spots. This requires series of sessions and the common side effect is redness.

They also offer Wart Removal. Warts are caused by Virus and is highly contagious. This is removed through Electrocautery.

Aside from our skin, our body is also aching for some serious work out and post partum treatment. The Spa, Skin Dermatology and Laser Center also offers treatment for the body:

VelaSmooth Pro, a 30-45 minutes treatment for cellulite and circumference reduction. This is done twice or once a month and includes IR +RF + vacuum. Optimal effect can be seen after 8-10 sessions.

Ultrashape a 2h to 3h treatment that uses RF-ultrasound and RF. It breaks down fat, tightens skin without harming the blood vessels.

Sclerotheraphy a 30-45 minutes treatment for varicose veins, spider veins. This is injected to vessels and shrinks. Compression stockings are worn 3 weeks after the procedure.

L-Carnitine Injection. The injection process can last for 10-15 minutes and this can speed up metabolism that can contribute to weight loss.

After these treatments were discussed to us, we had the opportunity to tour The Spa in Bonifacio High Street. We also had the chance to join a session of Barre 3. “A revolutionary class that combines the grace of the ballet barre, the wisdom of yoga and the strength of Pilates.”

Having time to relax and treat yourself would not be possible if your baby is fussy and lacks sleep. And Pampers knew that, that is why they created a line of diapers that is intended for baby’s specific needs at each stage of development- Pampers Stages.