The Kitchen Mom by dhess

SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with star-studded Pamaskong Handog events happening at SM Seaside City Cebu Mountain Wing Atrium on December 7, SM City Davao Event Center, Annex on December 14, and SM City Telabastagan Event Center on December 21! "Overseas Filipino workers have made so many sacrifices for their families. This is our way to help spread happiness during the most wonderful time of the year," shared Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing. “Only SM & BDO have this kind of collaboration and exclusive offers for our kababayans. Every year, we look forward to organizing our Pamaskong Handog event and do our best to bring smile to their faces as they are far away from home during this time of the year.” said Genie Gloria, Senior Vice President and Head of BDO Remittance . As a special holiday gift, exclusive deals and discoun

Making our life easier is the main reason why our technology keeps evolving together with the fast-paced environment that we have. From communications, home entertainment and personal care, we always look for convenience and comfort. Sharp Philippines Corporation holds the commitment of giving quality and comfort combined with the cutting edge technology readily available at a competitive price.  With the continuous evolution of technology and the significant role it plays in the everyday lives of people, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) continues to introduce products that aim to incorporate ease and convenience into the Filipino household. SPC’s products are categorized into four sections, or what they refer to as Solutions that seek to address the needs of consumers. These are Entertainment Solution, Clean & Comfort Solution, Health & Beauty Solution, and Business Solution. Products highlighted last November 28, 2019, at The Madison Events Place complement

Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, continues to expand its hotel services to patron guests, travelers and families who are looking for a quick stop from the hassle and bustle of the metro with its 39th branch perfectly situated in a district brimming with life. Strategically located in the heart of South Triangle, Quezon City, Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue branch is your gateway in experiencing top of the class service, authentic Filipino hospitality and comfortable lodgings at exceptionally affordable rates. With more than 100 rooms, the hotel takes pride as it showcases a refreshing look of its lobby and the first Hotel Sogo branch to introduce the self-check-in kiosk. The kiosk is part of Hotel Sogo’s modernization and is designed to allow guests a digitized and more discreet transaction of their hotel stay.  Transactions are then processed and checked at the front desk. Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue also boasts the new state-of-the-art red and white faç

Math, the subject that most Filipino students are having difficulty, a large percentage of which are failing this subject. I can still remember our Math teacher during my elementary and High School days, always reminding us not to make Mathematics complicated as different solutions can lead to one answer, and all you need to do is to choose the easiest one. Is it the way that the subject is being taught? Or does this only mean that our students are hopeless when it comes to this subject? If you feel the same way for your child, fear not because there are now Learning Centers that can guide your child and change their perspective towards Math. Singaporean Math is a world-renowned Mathematics Curriculum that can help in developing your child's problem-solving skills. And if you are looking for the right Learning Center to choose in providing this kind of Curriculum, you don't need to look far as BrainLight Learning Center offers this program and they have personalized i

The country’s number one fast food chain never fails to bring joy to everyone, even to those on the road! Thanks to Jollibee’s Drive-Thru, customers on wheels can easily experience joy on the road and satisfy their cravings for their favorite langhap-sarap meals. With the “Drive for Joy” promo, anyone on-the-go can get even more exciting freebies and discounts when they order at Jollibee Drive-Thru stores or when they fuel up at any participating Petron stations nationwide. Every P150 minimum single-receipt purchase at Jollibee Drive-Thru or P200 minimum purchase at Petron stations give customers one (1) coupon which entitles them to a free go large iced tea when they buy any value meal, or free Jolly Crispy Fries when they spend a minimum of P200, at Jollibee Drive-Thru windows. The coupons can also be used to get a P30 discount when they purchase P500 worth of Petron fuel, or P20 off when they buy at least 1-liter Petron engine lubricants. So, what are you waiting for?

Working abroad is not like taking a vacation out of the country and earn money. It may seem an easy way for you to help your family, but a lot of our Kababayans spend years or decades to save and send money back to their loved ones. As a former OFW, one of the goals that we have is to give our family a better life, give them the things we can't afford, and paint our children's smiles with chocolates. With that mindset, we tend to send them whatever we can, up to the point that there is nothing left for us, and that should not be the case. You don't want to work until you've had enough, you need to set goals, save money and prepare for the future of your family, giving them the things that they wanted is not bad but don't spoil them, your family needs you, more than the toys, fancy clothes and chocolates in the Balikbayan Box. Your return is what they will be anticipating most, so you can spend time and enjoy what you've hardly earned abroad with them.

We are Turning 4 this year! At first , I decided to start writing on my blog to put my recipe or just to post my mommy adventures. But as day goes by I noticed that there are people who liked reading and visiting my blog. Of course, I was really happy that time, I didn't think that sharing my thoughts and my hobby will help  and inspire people especially mommies. There was a time that I decided to stop blogging and just focus on being a stay at home mom but reading the comments and private messages from mommies makes me decides to continue sharing what I have, what I've  learned as a mom, as a wife, and as a person who also have flaws. That's why I've decided to give back to the community of mothers who has been very supportive since day 1. I decided to have an intimate bonding moment with my mommy readers and followers this coming December. It' s going to be an afternoon of fun, food, drinks, talks and raffle prizes. There are also people and

Just when you thought that McDonald's is just a place where you can celebrate birthday parties or christening, which is the usual thing for us, well you got it wrong. Because with McDonald's you can celebrate anything. Mommy Blogger Philippines together with Ronald and the Gang held a Halloween Party for tour kids to celebrate, it was a "spooktacular" day filled with fun and surprises as fellow mommy bloggers and our kids enjoyed different games and experienced different tricks and treats prepared by and made exciting by the host from McDonald's. This experience had me thinking of celebrating my daughter's birthday at McDonald's and have a #McDoParty. The entire party a blast with all the kids dressed in their best Halloween Costumes while they were joined by Grimace and Birdie which made the kids and kids-at-heart smile and laugh. No one went home empty-handed as everyone received treats and giveaways for participating in d

Rice has played a great part on our diet as Filipinos and so as other Asian countries, a meal is not complete without it, and even with different variants and color, one thing is for sure, "we love rice".  What if  you can take your rice experience to the next level? Aside from the usual plain rice or fried rice, what if you can some magic to your rice? These questions can be stucked on your head for a while but no need to fret because the answer is here.  In a bid to be the pioneer in providing rice topping mix in the Philippines, AJINOMOTO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (APC) launched AJI SAVOR™ on Rice in a press conference in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. AJI SAVOR™ ON RICE is a delicious and affordable way to add calcium to one’s diet. Inspired by Japanese Furikake, this product contains a blend of ready-to-eat dried umami food ingredients, like malunggay leaves, toasted sesame seeds, and meaty beef or chicken flavored granules that are used to season rice. Ea

Potatoes play a big part in the diet of Pinoys. We use them in a lot of our ulam (viands), we enjoy them for snacks like chips and fries, and they are often our preferred side dish like mashed potato. They are so versatile, and may I add, very nutritious, too!They are packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, complex carbohydrates, fiber and calcium among others. My daughter who is now in grade school benefits from all the nutritious goodness in potatoes.They are a constant in my pantry because they are very affordable. A win-win! So, I said yes right away when I was invited to the Potatoes USA Cooking Workshop. It was held last October 25 at the Magsaysay Institute of Culinary Arts in Mandaluyong City. The event was a collaboration between Potatoes USA and Momma ‘n Manila blog with guest celebrity mom-chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco. She shared three potato recipesthat are so easy to prepare! These are U.S. Potato Crusted Salmon with Truffle P

Prevention is better than cure, this is the line we hear all the time from friends, family members or even your doctor when you try to ignore your health.  Raising self-awareness, knowing what is your body's need and getting a healthier lifestyle that will suit you is like giving your body an advantage to fight illness. As a member of Maxicare, like most of us, I only see its importance during times of sickness, or when I need it for checkups. never did I know that Maxicare is more than just a healthcare provider,  I just recently knew that they have been holding health events that help in raising awareness in getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle.  Fitness is, without a doubt, the biggest trend in 2019 as it can shape better habits of living life to the fullest. With different exercise routines and innovative workouts that deliver sweat-inducing sessions, living your best life has never been more exciting. For those who are always on the search for new and inter

Halloween is the season of a lot of things from horror movies, play dress up, to sugary candies. And just because the season of sweets is in high gear, the treats should not contain all those scary ingredients. That’s why for your trick or treat, consider a bagful or more of Welch’s Fruit Snacks that are made of real fruits with assorted flavors that the kids and even the whole family can enjoy! Certified made with fruit and fun, Welch’s Fruit Snacks not only delivers delicious taste, one serving of this chewy snack contains 100% Vitamin C and 25% Vitamin A and E. In the alphabet of vitamins, these three stand out as critical for growing kids. Aside from these benefits, who can resist the lure of free from preservatives, fats, and gluten? These qualities will surely far exceed expectations as too much consumption of those three are usually associated with headache and nausea. Children and kids are more susceptible to these that’s why their food should be watched out on Halloween

The singer-actress has been in the industry for almost two decades now. William Shakespeare once said, “some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em.” This is something that no doubt applies to Sarah Geronimo, the multi-hyphenated star who is inarguably still one of the brightest personalities in the entertainment industry even after almost two decades of being a part of it. Some would say that Sarah was meant to rule the stage since she was young, but there was a lot of hard work invested in her career as well—something she had shown since childhood. She won the grand prize for the IBC television singing contest Star for a Night at the tender age of 14 and had been unstoppable ever since. Her rise was fast but expected. She broke through the top with new hits and soulful revivals, as well as albums that turned her presence into a form of pop culture on its own. But while her fast rise is something for the books, there’s something