Pyrofest at SM City Cebu, Koreans and the Long Line

Along with the other members of Cebu Bloggers and other folks for the matter, we greeted Sinulog by watching the Pyrofest at SM City Cebu. It was a night to remember and a forgettable fireworks display because of what we endured after it. Thank goodness to the vids I took, I remembered how beautiful it was.

We were to meet at Coffee Bean at the Northwing but as usual, venue was changed to Starbucks Northwing. After dinner, we went down to the first floor to Coffee Bean as agreed upon and saw a huge, really huge crowd waiting for the Pyrofest to being. Muscled our way to go out but we met Farley from Iligan by the entrance. I was so happy to see him there. Really miss Iligan.

There we also met up with Bjorn Bernales, a fellow CBSi member and we were looking for the other members. Had to text Sinjin to know where they were. We ushered ourselves to Starbucks where we met the other members - Angeli, Mikyu and met for the first time Beejing. 

Stayed for a few minutes and had to excuse myself to venture into a long line of femmes waiting for their turn at the comfort rooms. It took me so long to get back that the group already left to watch the fireworks display. Had to stay a bit there in Starbucks so Dabby was trolling with the Korean group beside us.

So the fireworks contest started, of course, I did not get to know who the contestants were and where they are from. We were too concerned with the really huge crowd of fireworks ogglers that we were already thinking of how to get home by then. 

Dabby and I went at to the Don Merto side of the store to get an open view of the sky. It was good enough. The fireworks display was so uber amazing. I was only using my point and shoot so no fancy pics to show you. Here's one and a vid of the foreworks.

Two contestantss to go and we opted to go home after it. We had a hard time going home after it that we were able to arrive at 12am in the morning. It was devastating to be in that situation that we vowed never to go out again next Sinulog. Or maybe we were just in the wrong place and time. I won't go into details of how there was no support from SM for their stranded mall goers. I mean, it's not their fault right? Anyway. That's all for now. XD

At Bigby's with Good Food and Tabasco's Original Red

This post brought to you by TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine.

Sinulog was a celebration to remember. The colorful streets decorated with lovely dancers with their vibrant costumes and props is a sight for sure. We have attempted to be part of it and what better way to start that celebration than watch a Pyrofest fireworks competition.

Before that, we had to fill our stomachs with good food for the night. We headed out to one of our favorite hideouts -- at Bigby's Cafe. I ordered Rack-a-bye backribs and Chanu ordered his favorite Grilled Rodeo chops. But what better way to enhance the original flavor of food than using TABASCO® Original Red on it. I don't want my sauce to change the flavor with some other taste though. That's why using Original Red is a good option.

Want to know a bit of history? The Original Red was the first sauce introduced by the McIlhenny family back in 1868 but up until now, it continues to be their most popular sauce of 6 total sauces. The good thing is that TABASCO® Original Red is "So Much More Than Hot."  When you use the sauce on your Grilled Rodeo Chops for example, it unlocks or enhances the flavor of food so you can get the best of every bite. Perfect indeed!

Since it's football season and the Super Bowl is right around the corner, it's about time we stick to that game day tradition and of course, order loads of pizza! Remember to use the Original Red to make that pizza more yummy! Check out the Game-Day Party Menu page for some simple ideas & recipes for food everyone loves! And of course the Pizza Perfected page as well.

Peaceful Sleep with Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

This post brought to you by Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.
Looking at this kid sleep peacefully and so angelic is always a scene to remember. But when this kiddo was a little baby, diaper rash has always been a problem. His skin was used to only one kind of diaper. And being a mommy on a budget, we had to tried out a couple of brands that were more affordable.  It always ended up with nightmares and sleepless nights.

Diaper rash was our bad dream. He would awaken with cries. We would do a "body check" only to find out that the culprit was no other than that red stinging diaper rash. Remedies like petroleum jelly might prove futile that's why there's a product called  Boudreaux's Butt Paste to ease out episodes like these.

Something new for me but for other mother's out there who trust only the experts, Boudreaux's Butt Paste® was specifically formulated by a pharmacist with direction from a respected pediatrician to provide effective diaper rash care so you do not have to worry about the formulation.

Aside from being pediatrician recommended, here are other benefits:

• Goes on and cleans off easily
• Available in convenient sizes and handy travel sizes (1oz, 2oz, 3oz and 4oz tubes, 16oz jar)
• Flip top cap (tubes)
• Pleasant scent
• Skin protectant

If you are still on a the diaper phase with your child, visit their site to get your free sample of the butt paste. What do you think of the above specs? Would you use them for your kiddo?

I Love You to Pulpy Bits!

I just drank a bottle of Minute Maid Pulpy. They say it’s got ‘no preservatives added’. Aw, c’mon…It’s bottled juice. Is that even possible? So I thought maybe... if it is made with real pulp bits then  who needs preservatives for that? It's REAL!

I didn’t believe it the first time I heard it’s got no preservatives added.  So I read the ingredients (even the fine print) and everything checked out! It really has NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED!  That means it doesn’t have ingredients that may turn out to be allergens, or worse...carcinogens!  Whew! Now that’s healthy goodness that tastes so good, I... would definitely include it in my purchases everytime I buy my groceries.

So okay, it’s got no preservatives added. That’s really good, right?  Not just because it doesn’t have those icky, harmful ingredients, but it also means... that it's a good substitute for real orange juice.

So far anyone who still has a hard time believing that Minute Maid has got no preservatives added - meaning it's THAT natural, it's almost like it's plucked straight from the tree, it's just as Mother Nature wanted your orange juice to be, it's got nothing but the good stuff yes, none of those potentially toxic stuff that can harm your brain, kidneys, heart; cause tumors aargh- the list of preservatives' bad effects just go on!!! Anyway, just to prove a point on just how good Minute Maid Pulpy is 'cause it's got NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED, I'm gonna let me friends now that should also  purchase just like we do for the family.

Feels good to know about the real pulpy deal, right? C’mon show me a smile on the comment box, and you might win yourself a Really Pulpy Deal! (That’s a chance to win a Minute Maid gift pack simply by commenting. Sweet! C'mon you just might be picked as the lucky 'commentor'!)

Love,

Fleire

Minute Maid Philippines

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5 Tips for Awesome Bonding Time with LG Optimus 7

This post brought to you by LG. All opinions are 100% mine.

Here's the fun fact about being a kid these days -- gadgets are toys. Yes. Regardless of what you have, what your husband has, if it's a gadget, it is bound to be a kid's toy. It may be that reliable laptop of yours, that handy digital camera, that fun tablet and of course, who could forget that gadget you use for business - your smartphone.

We have our daily share of gadget time with Dabby here at home. He loves playing games and he knows how to take a picture already. Imagine those little fingers flicking the screen,  pushing the buttons of the tech stuff that we have here. What better way to leverage such curiosity than to transform it into bonding time with the him. You can do it too!

What gadget to start with? You should add this on your list this year. LG Electronics launched its first Windows® Phone 7 device, the LG Optimus 7.  This device introduces a new era for smartphones and offers consumers a whole new experience of mobile life. It is building on Microsoft's new operating system and offers people the ability to do more in fewer steps.

  

1. Take lots of pictures and video to document your moments.
Dabby takes lots of pictures with my phone and  he will be a photoblogger someday. Of course, it is always nice to capture your experiences. The advanced 5MP camera offers a host of technological enhancements from LG such as Intelligent Shot, which lets users take the perfect photo without having to adjust camera settings, and Panoramic Mode for stitching together a full 360-degree landscape scene. Isn't that easier when your kiddo does the picture taking?
If you prefer videos, it's the not much of a hassle. The LG Optimus 7 offers 16:9 aspect capture and playback for shooting and viewing movies in cinematic style.
2. Surf the web together.
The web offers a wealth of information for homeschoolers like us. if we want to view different kinds of insects for example, LG Optimus 7 comes with an expansive 3.8 inch WVGA LCD display that can capture every detail in a photo with its 800x480 pixels. The screen size makes the Optimus 7 large enough for convenient web surfing but svelte enough to fit in any back pocket.
3. Read a story through an-ebook.
Bed time stories can be perfect day-enders. If you don't have time to buy real books, use an ebook. The extra large 1500mAh removable battery of LG Optimus 7 is good for hours of internet browsing, e-book reading or game playing, or for simply talking.
4. Listen to nursery rhymes and sing songs.
We love singing! And MP3 collections are our partners for this. The generous 16GB of internal memory of this phone is enough to store hundreds of MP3 files, hours of video and hundreds of applications.
5. Walk through memory lane.
I love showing Dabby some of his old pictures and try to see if he can recall seeing or doing such. Users will be able to display videos and photos captured on their LG Optimus 7 on a TV or enjoy music on their phones through their favorite speakers without wires.- The 720p HD video resolution offers recording and playback of stunning visual quality and is ideal for sharing online through social media and offline on a TV through Play To. Play To lets users share multimedia files with other digital devices from the picture, video or music Hubs without having to access other menus.

Other key features:

- LG Optimus 7 series offers the glance and go experience of Windows Phone 7 combined with unique features only available on the LG devices.
-ScanSearch, can access real-time information about shopping, dining, weather, entertainment and banking, bringing together one's online and offline worlds for a more enjoyable life.
-Users can also speak up and be heard thanks to LG's Voice-to-Text feature which allows communication without the need for finger input. LG Optimus series owners will have the freedom to transcribe their voice into text for updating Facebook and Twitter or composing emails and memos for the experience of convenient, hands-free communication.
-The LG Optimus 7 helps users enjoy a new era of entertainment through the introduction of Microsoft's popular Xbox LIVE® and Zune® services. Consumers will have direct access to their favorite games and music, bringing all entertainment devices together for more convenient enjoyment.
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Ayala Center Cebu Grand Fiesta Sale 2011

It is here! The Ayala Center Cebu Grand Fiesta Sale 2011 is here. The Fiestest of them All -- Grand Fiesta sale is set on January 7 - 17, 2011.

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January 6 - 18

Sto Nino Exhibit (between Celine and Kamiseta)

January 7 - 17 

Grand Fiesta Promo

January 7

Carbo Loading Pasta Party, 7 PM The Terraces

January 10-13 

Sinulog Dancers Mall Parade, 3PM Along Mall Paseos

January 13 

Balik Cebu Party, 6PM Activity Center

Handumanan, 8 PM The Terraces

January 14

Kapuso Night featuring top-billed GMA stars, 5PM The Terraces

Jaunary 15 

Kampamilya Fiesta Caravan featuring top-billed ABS-CBN stars, 5PM South Surface Parking

January 16

Sinulog Dance Party with Elmer Dado and Grupo Tribale, 7PM The Terraces

Globe Sinulog Event with Vice Ganda and Itchyworms, 7PM South Surface Parking

Grand Fireworks Display, 9PM Big Foot Property across South Surface Parking

January 22

Re-launch of Children's Hour Activity Center