­
Cardboard Box

DIY Tutorial: Cardboard Vase

What you’ll need: 1.       Cardboard 2.       Ruler 3.       Glue 4.       Scissor 5.       Paper Strips (you’ll need a lot of these) 6.       Spray Paint (Gold) 7.       White Paper Tape 8.       Newspaper 9.   Mask Instructions: 1.       Decide the shape of the box you’re going to make. I opted for an octagon-shaped box here. :P 2.       Cut your cardboard with the number of sides you’re going...

Continue Reading

DIY

DIY Tutorial: Tissue Paper Flowers

What you’ll need: 1.      Wire2.       Tissue Paper       Tip: Use kitchen tower rolls. They are more durable than the regular tissue paper.  3.       Watercolor4.       Paint Brush5.       Scissor Instructions:1.       Pile 3-4 sheets of tissue paper or depending on how big you want your flower to be. Lay them as neatly as possible.2.       Fold over the sheets at the same time, then fold back...

Continue Reading

Adventures

Manila Ocean Park Experience

Our Manila Ocean Park package for two was the Pacific Sky Wonder which includes: -          Oceanarium (Weekdays 10:00am – 9:00pm / Weekends & Holidays 9:00am – 9:00pm) -          Trails to Antarctica (Slide O Fun, Penguin Exhibit, Snow Village) (Weekdays 10:00am – 8:00pm / Weekend and Holidays 9:00am – 8:00pm) Last Entry: 7:15pm -          Jellies Exhibit (Weekdays 10:00am – 7:00pm / Weekends & Holidays...

Continue Reading

Event Planning

Event Planning 101: Mama and I

I’ve always dreamed of a formal party for my mom. A small gathering where she can just sit, laugh, and enjoy the moments with people close to her heart.  It has always been my greatest desire since childhood, but then last May, I was able to turn it into reality. Though I have to sacrifice few things like my savings, time with friends,...

Continue Reading

Adventures

REVIEW: Hotel H2O + Zenyu Eco Spa + Makan Makan Asian Food Village

Mom and I stayed overnight in Hotel H2O with an access to 10 attractions at Manila Ocean Park plus discounts in Makan-Makan and Zenyu Eco Spa. Whew, such a nice treat! Hotel H2O claimed to be the first and only marine-themed urban resort hotel in the Philippines. Strategically located inside the Manila Ocean Park, guests can relax and at the same time enjoy...

Continue Reading

Heneral Luna

Heneral Luna: Pagtangis

Iginapos at ikinulong siyang pilit. Binawian ng tinig, walang dulot kundi pasakit. Pakinggan itong Inang Bayan, walang magawa kundi tumangis na lamang. Ano pa nga ba ang kanyang aasahan, kung siya mismo’y tinalikdan para sa posisyon at kapangyarihan. Nilagutan ng hininga ang mga anak niyang hangad lamang ay ang kaniyang kasarinlan. Mapa-Indiyo o Illustrado, Tungkulin natin siyang ipaglaban. Ngunit bakit kailangan nating isipin...

Continue Reading