Trick or Treat

Just came back from a fun-fun-fun holloween party of my sis-in-law's company. Children showcased their spookiest and cutest costumes... There were games for the kids and adults... and lots and lots of goodies for all the kids and kids at heart. 

I made my baby's banda from scratch, using an extra cloth, garter and silver blings. I paired her tutu with a red tights i bought from a tiangge for only Php60. I just adjusted the seams so that it fits her perfectly. I forgot to take her pic without the tutu, but I actually wrapped a black sash around her waist.  

Me & my baby in our pirate get-up

Bought these items at a craft store for my bandana and my liitle one

The Tutu Set I ordered from Tiddletots

A Splurge

My hubby and I saw a Polyfoam Play and Grow baby seat sold at Php1,999.75. It was way cheaper than another brand sold at Php3T. It was very similar with the expensive one and is soft to touch. I was undecided to buy it at first because it was unplanned. I also thought it was not really a necessity. But, my hubby was keen on getting one and he was so excited to see our little angel try it. So, I relented... It was so cute to see our baby try the seat.

We also found these affordable shape sorter sold at Php199.75 and a 6-pack squeeshable toys sold at Php129.75.

Lastly, since my 8-month old baby can sit unsupported we thought that we can start on 'toilet training'. So, we bought a 4-in-1 potty trainer from Baby Company for Php299.75.

Beauty Talk

I had a 101 skin care basic training by my ooh lala, pretty and hot mama, Ron yesterday. She shared her beauty ritual using tried and tested skin care products... Hopefully, it will work wonders on me too (crossing my fingers) 'coz unlike her I have big pores plus oily skin. So, I am more prone to cyst like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, all kinds of bumps or whatever you would like to call it.

Moving on to make-up... I am an avid fan of eye makeup. Lately I experimented on the palette shades of the Urban Decay Eye Shadow Box (from Ully). Since the shades are glittery/shimmery its perfect for an evening out. You can also use the nude shade to make your eyes more striking for a day look. Honestly, I'm a novice and still at the learning stage (I'm turning 31 in two months and yet I am still learning the ropes hehehe).

So far my basic make-up tools for my everyday look are the following:
Ellana Concealer
Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil
Bare Escentuals Foundation
Ellana blush
Maybelline Lipstick
Body SHop Lip Balm
Faceshop Eye liner
Fanny Serrano eyebrow pencil 

That's it. There's so many good quality make-up brands I wish I can try. Some of the items I'm hoping to acquire are the body shop highligther, Stila primer, Nars palette and brushes...

Cutie Pirate

I'm so happy ^-^ I found the perfect top for my baby's holloween get-up. Actually, I'm going for the pirate princess look. Its her first holloween party so I want her to look really cute, the pirate way hehehe

Sushi Bar shirt @Gingernaps on sale for onlyp130

Bone patch @ a craft store for Php79.75

The patch on one of my baby's plain shirt (really nice)

I ordered a themed classic tutu from a multiply seller, TiddleTots. I just gave instructions that I want mixed colors (red, black, and white) for the tutu. The tutu set I ordered include a brooch, a hairclip and a headband. I am expecting to receive it on Monday. I am so excited.

To complete the look, I'm scouting for black and red stripe leggings or if I'm fortunate maybe a skull printed leggings. 

Costumes on Sale

For mommies or anyone who are looking for costumes for the upcoming holloween, a themed party, or just for fun. Check out the costume sale at Bumble Bee.

Reposting this from Maita, a co-nawie ^-^ 

Shop and Play at Imagine that! creative playspace center.
2nd flr, unit 201 three salcedo place, salcedo village, makati.
date: oct 21 and 22 from 10am to 5pm only
09397875136 ( please call for directions only)

discontinued costumes at 50% off.
buy together with your friends and get 70% off on selected designs.
bring your child and get 30mins play for only php 75 at the play zone.
***cash payments only***

You may also check the poster at the Bumble Bee Facebook.

My Baby's Milestones @ 8 months

I'm a proud mommy. My baby can now seat unsupported, crawl fast, stand while holding on to something, and has been eating five times a day (3 main meals and 2 snacks). She seems heavier everyday. I even got a bruise when I carried her for more than an hour.

My baby loves....

• her Baby Einstein book (she loves to explore with her mouth and look at colorful pictures even if the book is upside down hahaha)
• when I read aloud and point at objects
• when we play peek-a-boo
• when we hide under the blanket
• when she hears the words "good morning" 
• the song "my head, my shoulders...", she giggles with delight when she hears the song
• watch "Baby Can Read"
• playing with her hair brush

Babbles a lot when she's sleepy and most of all she loves just about everything that she finds interesting.

Mommy loves everything about her.

In search for the perfect holloween costume

The party is on the 29th and I still haven't found an outfit for baby M (sigh!)... I still can't go shop since I still have a paper to finish.

Hmmm... ballerina, cherub, fairy, animal... these are common. I want something unique since its the first holloween party that my baby will be participating. Being a first time mom, its even more exciting...

Hopefully, I can look for the perfect outfit within the week. Have to focus on my paper first (sad face)...

Books on sale at NBS

children's books

Last day of NBS Warehouse sale today... I was able to find few books for children and for myself... The place was crowded and there were so many books to choose from. I'm just sadden that I wasn't able to shop on the first day of sale. I'm sure I miss a lot of good stuff. Anyways, I just want to share a few of the things that I bought at a very low price ^-^



Nicholas Sparks book @Php30 & Aronson book @php75



Accessory Finds

I'm just happy to share these nice yet affordable accessories that I found in Alphaland Mall... ^-^

Wooden beaded bracelet at a tiangge store



@Magarbo shop for only Php130