Blog Review: Pinay Mom

*This is a blog review for Simply the Best Birthday Gift blog contest*

Pinay Mom redefined would be the Filipina Mom. It is a beautiful site. The header entices you to visit the Philippine Islands I bet. Her topics range from beauty, entertainment, children, celebrities both international and local, and so much more.

The blog is organized beautifully. All you need is to browse the sidebar for the topic of your choice. Whether you want to read about marriage, promos and contests, Children, Charice Pempengco, or anything else, all you have to do is see the labels section or the categories.

From interesting blog hops to interesting write ups it is a blog worth paying attention to. I am in awe because it is the first time I've heard of it, that a Filipina could become a princess in the U.K., if that caught your attention then well, go ahead this blog is truly worth a visit.

I recommend this blog for easy to medium reading and is definitely worth the time with the many and varied topics listed on the blog. The easy going writing style is also a plus factor.

Blog Review: Stay at Home Blessings

*This is a blog review for Simply the Best Birthday Gift blog contest*

      If it's parenting advice, you've come to the right place. Stay at Home Blessings is a blog of a stay at home Mom to 5 kids. Read that? 5 Kids, as in F...I...V...E.. and I can barely manage 2. Oh, how I envy families with lots of kids but just having my 2 hyper children is enough to drive me crazy and even more nuts when all of us gets sick at the same time, which happened to her and yet she manages it well and shares that the secret to vomiting kids is to keep them rehydrated. 

      I have no bad comment since I love her blog template by Gisele Jacquenod. I have been a fan for ages of Gisele. The blog has an impressive page rank - pr 4, which she humbly shares how she got it by joining contests and garnering quality backlinks. 

      The blog is full of important details about raising a child and what more can you ask for, since I think a Mother of 5, is someone you can honestly call an expert in this thing called parenthood and mothering.

      The blog is chock full of information for anyone to enjoy. It isn't for just moms, it is for everyone.

Blog Review: Baul ni Noel

* This is a blog review submitted as a requirement in Simply The Best Birthday Gift Blog Contest*

   It is amazing as to what one discovers as they stumble around the blogosphere and discovering contests. Baul ni Noel is one such amazing find. I guess, I am easily impressed as I love artsy designed headers. Baul when translated would mean a treasure chest. Blog design wise, it is unique, takes good advantage of the Simple layout  but then with the modifications it has become truly personalized.

One thing that distracts me though is maybe he can make the posts longer or add the number of posts published on the first page to compensate with the content of the sidebar. I feel that it's lacking in symmetry as  the scroll time takes a bit longer as you try to see what's on the end of the page.

I love that he is a daddy blogger. I've only seen around 2 to 3 around that I read. I can now add this blog as one of the blogs that are both entertaining, positive and likeable because of the topic - his child and other entertainment things.

An added factor for liking this blog, there are tips for all bloggers out there at his sidebar and this blog is also actively engaged in neobux as shown on the big banner.

Whoever you are, a newbie, a mommy blogger, or a daddy blogger, or any blogger who likes to read personal blogs or blogs with personal interests. This one is for you. Click on that puzzle button at his blog. It is truly puzzling.

LTINS 6: Dear Grandparents

Dear Lola Fe and Lolo Emil,

           Thank you for everything. This letter is to greet you for a Happy Grandparents' Day. I hope we will be able to visit you in the States. I hope that Lola, you can fight your cancer. I hope Lola takes care of himself so he won't need dialysis anymore. I hope that your kids and grandkids are taking care of you there. You should know, that a lot of us here in the Philippines would volunteer to take care of you. I know you feel more secure  about your health there. I do hope that whatever happens either my Mom or I can still visit you guys. I hope you have lovely memories of the Philippines and of us. Thank you for all the little things you send and give us. Your generosity, compassion and thoughtfulness is something we all love about you. My kids send  their hugs. Take care always.

Simply the Best Birthday Gift

What is the best and the most simple birthday gift for a wife on her birthday?


My answer: Have dinner in a restaurant with your child (if you are the type of family who wants to bring your child with you everywhere), or make it just the 2 of you. For a simpler and cheaper alternative but I think is also a great idea, have a family photo taken and have your wife have studio shots to commemorate her birthday. Wait, let me just incorporate my answer into one.


Before going out to dinner in a nice restaurant schedule a photo shoot at a studio and go there. I'm guessing some studios would still be open in Manila. Take photos as a family but make sure you devote at least solo pictures of your wife as we want it to be her day. Then go to Dinner, make sure it is her favorite restaurant where she can order her favorite dishes. 


What's the contest?


XLeon Tips is a great husband (not mine) who wants you to share your ideas about how he should celebrate his wife's birthday or rather what is Simply the Best Birthday Gift for her. Write your ideas. Review his major sponsors and do his requirements and you are on your way to winning these fabulous prizes:
Here are the current prizes (Prize will change as we get more sponsors):

1st Prize (Cash - $25)

• $20 Paypal + 3000 EC + Ad Space for 2 months + Blog / Site Review - XLEONTIPS 
• $5 PayPal + 5000 EC + Ad Space for 1 month - Pinay Mom 
• 3000 EC + Ad Sponsor 1 month - Blog de Manila 
• 3000 EC + Ad Sponsor 1 month - World Travel and Vacation
• 2000 EC + Ad Space for 2 months - Online Mommy's Corner 
• Ad Space for 2 months - Obstacles and Glories

2nd Prize (Cash $15) 

• $10 Paypal + 1000 EC (XLEONTIPS: Ad Space for 2 months + Blog / Site Review ) 
• $5 Paypal + Ad Space for 1 month - Stay at Home Blessings 
• 3000 EC + Ad Space for 1 month - Kaya mo Pinoy 

3rd Prize (Cash $5) 

• $5 PayPal + 500 EC (XLEONTIPS: Ad Space for 2 weeks + Blog / Site Review ) 
• 3000 EC + Ad Space for 1 month - Philipine USANA 

Special Prize for Top EC dropper 

• 500 EC + (XLEONTIPS: Ad Space for 1 month) 

Special  Prize for Top Referrer 

• 7 Day Ad Gift Card at Adgitize

Major Sponsors:

• Baul ni Noel (XLEONTIPS' sister site)
• Stay at Home Blessings ($5 + Ad Space)
• Pinay Mom ($5 + 5000 EC + Ad Space) 
• Blog De Manila (12000 EC + Ad Space)
• Make Money Online ($5 + Ad Space)

List of other Sponsors:

• Online Mommy's Corner (Ad Space)
• Obstacles and Glories (Ad Space)
• Kaya Mo Pinoy (sister site Blog de Manila)
• World Travel and Vacation (sister site Blog de Manila)
• Philippine USANA (sister site Blog de Manila)

To join: Click on the banner above. Contest ends on September 30, 2010

LTINS : To my Kids Teachers

To my Kids Teachers:
Dear Mrs. Centeno,
             Wow! Thank you for everything you said during cards day. It made our hearts feel glad and worried. It was great to hear news about how our daughter is faring at school. It is great to hear from someone unbiased since I worry a lot about maybe we just think she's great. I guess, I am looking for reassurance that I am doing something right even when sometimes I feel I'm wrong.
Dear Mrs. Mendoza,           Thank you for assisting Mrs. Centeno. The lessons my daughter learns in your class are invaluable and highly appreciated. Thank you very much. You take such good care of the kids. Thank you.
Dear Teacher Ruchel,           Thank you for giving daily progress reports and I just love that. I love that I know what my kid does in school everyday. Thank you. I appreciate every little thing you say.
Dear Teacher Roselyn and Teacher Brian ,         The two of you helps a lot in the physical development of my son that I am just amazed at what he is able to do. He proudly says all the things he does in class whether in gym or in art. He is just so happy and willing to learn and having you for instructors really helps him

Letters That I'll Never Send September Themes

Yay! The second month of the new LTINS is now here! Thank you for participating.

Perhaps, I can find a meme/topic that you will find more interesting and hopefully I can get more participants.
But to those who are already here! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much!

Themes:

September 2:  To my Kid/s Teachers:
September 9: Dear Grandparents ( advance for Sept. 12)
September 16: Write a Letter to a Child
September 23: Write a Letter for Peace
September 30:  Write a Letter for Moms, yours, others, etc.