You’ll definitely say MOTHER with these Mom’s Day bundles from Taco Bell

She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment!

Nothing makes us say “mother” like, well . . . our literal moms! With the way they cared for us while growing up, showing us love and supporting us even when nobody else would, it's a no-brainer that the word now has the same meaning as "iconic" and "queen tingz." We say DASURV!

And with Mother's Day just around the corner, now is the best time to show her how much you love her! To help you celebrate with mom on her special day, Taco Bell has cooked up two bold and flavorful Mother's Day bundles that will surely make your celebration more exciting and fun, available from May 1 to 31, 2023 only.

Enjoy a flavorful celebration for two with the Mother's Day Bundle For 2, which starts at P419 per set. Choose between two Crunchy Beef Tacos or two Soft Beef Tacos, complete with two servings of Nachos Sprinkles, two 12oz servings of refreshing soda, and one Oreo Chocodilla for that sweet ending.

Or, go all out and make her day really special with the Mother's Day Bundle For 4, which starts at P799 per set. With this, you'll get two Crunchy Beef Tacos AND two Soft Beef Tacos together with one Cheese Quesadilla, one Oreo Chocodilla, two servings of Chili Lime Twists, and four 12oz servings of refreshing soda.

Celebrate Mother's Day with these offers and your other favorites from Taco Bell by visiting your nearest store for dine-in and take-out, or get them delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8911-1111 hotline. You can also order for delivery through Taco Bell's official delivery partners GrabFood, food panda, and Pickaroo. Prices may vary.

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Mommies and Daddies, it's time to bring your kids to the nearest Pizza Hut store and let your kids experience making their own Pizza!

Last Sunday, July 3, 2022, we had a family date at Pizza Hut Store and we found out that they offer Little Pizza Chef meal, which allows the kids to make their own Pizza. We let Nathan experience this fun activity because he likes making his own food.

Kids will get a set of Little Pizza amenities and the experience to create their own Pizza when they avail of Pizza Hut's “LPC XP Package” or the “LPC Meal”. Children below 12 years of age can avail of the promo and are available for dine-in only.

Nathan got his own Little Pizza Chef Hat and kiddie apron together with his own Pizza ingredients and raw dough

After he finished placing the sauce, cheese, and toppings, the duty Manager assisted him and guide him inside the kitchen and he personally loaded the Pizza into the oven. This was his favorite part! He was so happy that he got the chance to be inside the Pizza Hut kitchen. But as far as I know, they no longer allow the children to put the pizza in the oven by themselves for safety precautions. The duty Manager or a staff member will be the ones to place the raw pizza into the oven.

While waiting for his Pizza, Pizza Hut staff  provided an activity placemat so he won't get bored. The activity placemat was printed with fun activities that they can do like connecting the dots, crosswords puzzles, coloring pizzas and more!

After 15 minutes, Nathan got his own prepared Pizza! He was so proud of himself, and of course, we are also proud of him!

Little Pizza Chef Meal is worth P199 only! This includes

• Personal Hawaiian Pan Pizza
• Crispy Fries
• Iced Tea / Lemonade

Bold, fun, and playful: this has always been the Pizza Hut way. And if there is one thing that reflects this the most, it’s the creativity and innovation that Pizza Hut showcases with every new pizza and every new flavor it introduces to the world, which in turn helps us make great moments with those that we value the most. Now, Pizza Hut is at it once again with three new pizza creations, opening up new possibilities to create those flavorful experiences in even more ways!

First up is the Spicy Pepperoni Lovers Pan Pizza, a new take on a beloved classic! It is made with Pizza Hut’s signature pan pizza dough generously topped with slices of premium pepperoni and mozzarella and then sprinkled with chili flakes for some added kick! Price starts at P139 for Personal, P329 for Regular, and P519 for Large. The non-spicy version is also available for those who want the OG classic.

Savor the smoky flavor of the BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza! Tickle your taste buds with its tangy BBQ-based sauce, premium mozzarella, BBQ-glazed chicken chunks, and mushrooms, all topped with diced red onions and parsley for that added zing! The BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza is priced starting from P159 for Personal, P359 for Regular, and P559 for Large.

For a crave-worthy creation like no other, there’s the Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza! Meaty meets creamy with its cream-based Carbonara pizza sauce, made even more delightful with mozzarella, slices of holiday ham, mushrooms, bacon bits, and garnished with some parmesan cheese and parsley! It’s priced starting from P169 for Personal, P389 for Regular, and P589 for Large.

The Spicy Pepperoni Lovers Pan Pizza, BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza, and Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza are all available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery through Pizza Hut’s official channels, as well as official delivery partners Grabfood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo. Prices may vary.

That’s not all. Pizza Hut has prepared a number of irresistible deals to give you even more reasons to try these new offers—and maybe discover your next favorite pizza flavor! Get the party started with three exciting pizza combos and four hot deals made to be shared with the whole fam, so you can create those great moments!

Whether you’re planning to have lunch with friends and family or an intimate dinner with your significant other, you’ll never go wrong with any of the three New Pan Pizza Special Feasts, featuring the three new flavorful offers! These are available through Pizza Hut’s official channels and via delivery partners.

Make it great for you and your beau with the “New Pan Pizza Special Feasts – Feast for 2” priced starting from P529. Choose from Regular Carbonara Supreme, BBQ Chicken Supreme, or Spicy Pepperoni Lovers to go with your 2 servings of Single Spaghetti Bolognese and 2 Slushes for Dine-in (Lemon Cucumber, Mango, or Blueberry flavor) or a pair of 12oz glasses Pepsi for Take-Out or Delivery.

More is always merrier, which is why there is also the “New Pan Pizza Special Feasts – Feast for 4” priced starting from P999. Choose 1 Large New Pan Pizza from Carbonara Supreme, BBQ Chicken Supreme, and Spicy Pepperoni Lovers to go with your 1 Family Spaghetti Carbonara, 1 Blueberry Cheesecake Flatbread for Dine-in or 12 pieces of Kitkat Pops for Take-out or Delivery, and 1 Pepsi Pitcher for Dine-In or 1 Pepsi 1.5L for Take-out or Delivery.

It’s all three flavors in one set with the “New Pan Pizza Special Feasts – Triple Pizza Treat” priced starting from P1,199. It comes with 1 Large Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza, 1 Large BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza, and 1 Large Spicy Pepperoni Lovers Pan Pizza. If you can’t pick one from the three new offers, this is the perfect set for you!

We’re not done! Aside from these three sets, you’ll also get to experience Pizza Hut’s newest pizza concoctions in four unbelievable Hot Deal meals, available for take-out and delivery exclusively via the 8-911-1111 hotline, Pizza Hut’s official website www.pizzahut.com.ph, and the Pizza Hut mobile app.

Craving a light, yet flavorful snack? Go with the HOT DEALS 1+1 NEW PAN PIZZA PAIR, priced at P679 and comes with 1 Large BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza and 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza! How about a bigger feast fit for a bigger crew? We’re talking about the HOT DEALS 2+2 NEW PAN PIZZA COMBO, priced at P1,099. It comes with 1 Large Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza, 1 Spicy Pepperoni Lovers Pan Pizza, 5 pieces of Sausage Rolls, and 1 Pepsi 1.5L.

And then there’s the HOT DEALS 3+3 NEW PAN PIZZA COMBO, if you don’t feel like holding back on that pizza craving! Priced at P1,499, it comes with 1 Large Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza, 1 Large Pepperoni & Mushroom Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, 1 Regular Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meat Balls, 5 pieces of Sausage Rolls, and 1 Pepsi 1.5L.

Of course, what’s a Hot Deals offer without a Pizza Trio set? Give in with the HOT DEALS NEW PAN PIZZA TRIO, priced at P699! It comes with 1 Regular Carbonara Supreme Pan Pizza, 1 Regular BBQ Chicken Supreme Pan Pizza, and 1 Regular Spicy Pepperoni Lovers Pan Pizza, rounding off Pizza Hut’s new and exciting deals!

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Have you ever met someone who loved arts and crafts so much that they turned it into a business and because of their love and passion, made it successful? If not, then you need to meet Sunshine Asuncion, owner and founder of The Crafter’s Marketplace also known as TCM.

TCM was born in 2015, the same week Sunshine’s youngest daughter was born! She started by sourcing coloring materials and hard-to-find adult coloring books for clients from Manila. As their customer base grew and their social media accounts gained more followers, their product line evolved and grew as well to meet the rising demand of customers.

So, why TCM? Does it cover all types of crafts?

Shine had this to say, “My dream has always been to have a crafting space that welcomes every kind of crafter: the card maker, the paper crafter, colorista, those who sew, work with yarn, quilters, clayists, hair bow designers. We each have a special affinity to a certain craft, while some are curious about other crafts. The beauty of this is that when we are in one space, we get to share with each other what makes our craft so special to us.”

Though TCM carries different crafting lines, it’s the crafting kits, scrapbook paper, stamps, ink pads, and crafting machines that sell like hotcakes whenever Shine posts about its availability to her community. It also helps that when Sine says “It’s so pretty!” it really is pretty and you can bet that it’ll sell out. 

One of the key challenges Shine initially had was the fact that she was located in Canada making her 12 hours behind her market. However, she soon realized that this was actually her biggest strength because she had easy access to brands that most of her customers didn’t have access to. She could also lead the pack with new releases and sales that would never be available in the Philippines.

Over the years, Shine has had her fair share of life lessons and growing pains from managing TCM. She’s realized that clients will always come and go, but they will always bring something special to the community. You always need to be quick on your feet if not one step ahead, in order to keep the community engaged and growing. But with all the effort that you put in, the best part is having a community that loves you hard and supports you all the way.

One of the benefits of crafting is to heal and calm the mind. It is something that a lot of people have turned to, especially during the pandemic. It was a great way for them to connect with their creative side that has been silenced by the reality of adulting.   

Crafting will stay relevant in our lives as long as we welcome and embrace it. When the world becomes too noisy and disruptive, crafting allows you to disconnect, create something magical and personal, and rediscover yourself in the process. It is that part of our soul that gives us balance, that allows us to say what’s in our hearts without using words.

For Shine, crafting has and will always be a big part of her life. From cross-stitching, sewing, card making, and her true love, scrapbooking. This has allowed her to keep intact her memories, fostering her love for paper, stickers, and ribbon, while earning money on the side.

She may be far from her home country but she doesn’t feel alone because she is constantly surrounded by people who are supportive of what she is doing and she has built a strong community of crafters, people who speak and understand her craft language.

From creating a small business to brand partnerships all over the world, from a small team to a growing team internationally, and from doing things by herself to being able to share with a community of crafters in an instant, Sunshine is definitely shining brightly in the world of crafting.

Cheers. 

I remember when I gave birth to my firstborn, I was not able to prepare our hospital bag beforehand. My due date with him was supposedly October 12, but I gave birth to him on September 18. Almost a month earlier. So my mother prepared everything while I was already in the hospital during my labor.

To prevent this from happening, it's best to prepare your hospital bag around the 7th or 8th month of your pregnancy. Your baby might want to see you earlier than expected just like Nathan! 

Packing your hospital bag early will ensure that you won't forget important stuff for you and your baby. It also allows you to bring anything from home that will help you relax during labor and after giving birth.

So I prepare a list of everything you might want to include in your hospital bag for you and your baby

What To Bring For Yourself

What To Bring For Your Baby

Prenatal Education promotes a healthy pregnancy. Attending maternal classes will have a huge benefit for you and your baby. It helps you support a healthy lifestyle, and also it helps you prepare for labor and delivery

Last June 11, 2022, I attended a Mother's class held by Cardinal Santos Medical Center entitled My Baby and Me: Our Nutritional Journey

They discussed the latest on breastfeeding and nutrition that was facilitated by Ms. Roxanne Hipolito. It was an unexpected invitation for me so I wasn't able to announce it to you. That's why I am sharing what we have discussed, and with the consent of the facilitators, sharing with you also some of the screenshots from the webinar.

NUTRITION GUIDELINES

Of course, we all know that eating healthy food will have a huge impact and benefits for expectant mommies and babies. It will help in the development of the baby and maintaining a proper weight. 

Maintaining a healthy diet also comes with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, like doing regular activities and exercises, and having your regular checkup with your doctor.

If you are having trouble thinking what to eat every day, Cardinal Santos Medical Center gave an example of a 1-day Meal Plan:

TIPS AND DIET NOTES

HEALTHY MEALS

HIGH FIBER FOODS

MILK + PROTEIN

STAY HYDRATED

VITAMINS AND MINERALS

DON'T LOSE WEIGHT

GET MOVING

PROPER SLEEP

LISTENING

VISIT YOUR DOCTOR

BREASTFEEDING

Now there’s another reason to take the entire family to Araneta City! A new outdoor attraction has just opened and will surely bring a smile to the faces of kids and kids-at-heart!

The City of Firsts ARANETA FIESTA PARK offers a wide array of fun rides and activities for the young ones and even other members of the family. This new entertainment destination can be found just beside the Araneta City Bus Station (along Times Square Avenue).

“We are more than thrilled to open the Araneta Fiesta Park to all of our loyal customers at the City of Firsts.” Marjorie Go, AVP for Marketing of Araneta City, said. “We made sure that this is a destination where the entire family can have fun and enjoy their time while trying out the rides that we have selected for them.”

Araneta Fiesta Park features some fun rides and attractions that each member of the family will love. For young adventurers, they can ride the cool kiddie F1 Cars or the prehistoric dinosaurs in Jurassic Adventures. For some laid-back fun, kiddos can try the Boat Pool ride. There’s also the Mini Trampoline, Soft Playground, and Happy Inflatables for a fun and bouncy playtime. Kids and adult companions can spend some fun time at the Express Train and Happy Car. There are also carnival game booths with fun prizes to be won. And if the family gets hungry after a full day of enjoyment, there are food stalls with seats to satisfy one’s cravings.

Grand Prix F1 Cars

Walking Dino

Boat Pool Ride

Mini Trampoline

Soft Playground

Happy Inflatables

All rides and attractions were shipped from Taiwan, and are operating for the first time in the Philippines via Araneta Fiesta Park.

“There’s a lot of fun to experience at Araneta Fiesta Park! This is a place that will surely amuse and excite all ages. So we invite everyone to try it out and enjoy our special outdoor treat”, Go added. 

Jurassic Adventures

Dinosaur Parade

More Games!

Araneta Fiesta Park is open daily from 4 to 10pm. Tickets for each ride start at just ₱50 and enjoy all rides offered at the Araneta Fiesta Park for only ₱500.