Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Baby Proofing: Why Risk When You Can Make It Safe


Having an active toddler at home can be very stressful for first-time moms like me. However, no matter how cautious and careful we are when it comes to our child’s safety, still there are uneventful things happen to our wee ones.

Frightening as it sounds, some would just say it is “part of growing up”. But why would you risk your toddler’s safety if you could avoid all the dangers awaiting to happen, right?

When I was pregnant, hubby and I constantly talked about babyproofing our house. We wanted to make sure that our home will be a safe environment for our daughter. So, here are some of what we agreed to make our home safe for our daughter:

Bed on the floor – even before our daughter learned to crawl, we already placed our bed on the floor. It was because of an incident before that made us decide to do this. My godson, who was about 7-months old, was sleeping on my bed and fell down on the floor when he rolled over. That's the reason why we don’t want to take that chance to happen to our daughter too.

Puzzle floor mat – because we don’t want our daughter to have a serious head injury caused by a strong bump on the floor. Besides, it would be a great idea to design our room with these colorful mats that have alphabets and numbers in it. She'd definitely enjoy learning with those!

No glass cabinets – luckily, we don’t have that type of furniture in our house and neither do we plan to buy in the future. We don’t want a broken glass to cut our precious little daughter’s skin. And by the way, cabinets containing hazardous chemicals are locked properly.

Safety toddler gate – we have one installed a few feet away from our main door, and we’re glad we don’t have stairs here. Thanks to my Dad, he gave a toddler gate for her grand-daughter.

Socket covers – we have them too. It’s just great that most of the electrical sockets in our house are high enough for our toddler, but those within her reach had socket covers.

Along the way, as our child grows, we also realized that the need for safety also changes. At this moment, we just need to continue keeping our home safe. Apparently, our job as a parent doesn't just end by making their surrounding safe. It is also our responsibility to teach our little ones to know what is safe or not, how to take care of themselves, and how to stay away from hazard and danger.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Ceelin Plus For CL's Stronger Immune System

Even before I became a mother, I had been acquainted with Ceelin through my godson who stayed with us for 2 years. It was my task to buy supplies for him, and Ceelin has always been on the list. Time came that I had a child of my own, there were no second thoughts - I chose Ceelin right away.

This Vitamin-C really played a vital role in keeping CL’s immune system strong. With Ceelin's help, alongside the proper multi-vitamins she takes and the nutritious I prepare for her, I am assured that my daughter is 100% strong and healthy. Thankfully, with 2 years & 8 months of entrusting CL to Ceelin, she rarely gets flu, cough & colds, or any viral infections which are very common this season.


Since I trust Ceelin, I'm glad that I was chosen by Unilab to try this other variation of Ascorbic Acid - Ceelin Plus. This Apple-Flavored Vitamin C in syrup form is combined with Zinc to level up or boost the child’s immunity against sickness and graver diseases. This also comes in 60, 120, and 250ML bottle. Chewable tablet and oral drops are also available.


CL liked how Ceelin Plus tasted like apple, different from the usual orange-flavored, but she didn't mind it. In fact, she just loved Ceelin Plus as much as she do with Ceelin. I now have a newest addition to trusted brands for my daughter, indeed a mom and child’s best friend for a stronger immune system.

I do recommend Ceelin Plus to you my fellow moms, but of course you may consult your child's pediatrician first to give you proper information about this vitamin.

Thank you, Unilab, for this opportunity!



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Friday, November 01, 2013

Pin to Win from Ahaishoppping.com

Ahaishopping Pinterest Contest
Do you own a blog and a Pinterest account and love pinning awesome finds at Pinterest? Then you might want to join this contest from Ahaishopping.com

All you have to do is to like Ahaishoping's Facebook page, follow their Pinterest account, make a blog post regarding their Pinterest contest. Create a pin board solely for Ahaishopping on your Pinterest account if you don't have one yet. Then choose your favorite items on Ahaishopping.com and pin them on your board. Oh, and don't forget to comment your blog post and pin board links on this contest page.

Prizes at stake!
1. 3 awards for 6 winners. One winner for the first prize—free items worth $100; two winners for the second prize—free items worth $50 for each; three winners for the third prize—free items worth $30 for each.
2. Each of the rest participants will get $5 bonus as reward.

Giveaway is open Worldwide and ends on November 12, 2013. Checkout HERE for more details on how to enter. 

Good luck!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

{Sample Room} 2nd Haul: Vidal Sassoon Premium Base Care Series



Here's my 2nd haul from SampleRoom.ph.

This is actually timely because I'm already out of shampoo and conditioner, so when Sample Room had Vidal Sassoon, I grabbed it right away!

I got Vidal Sassoon Shampoo and Conditioner Premium Base Care Series for 104 points which were deducted on my SampleRoom.ph account. Then I paid Php130.00 for the shipping. 

Shipping fee is a bit costly considering they're using a courier service that charges less than as to what Sample Room is charging me for the shipping. But nevertheless, it is still worth it because the product is free; definitely a steal, since each bottle's retail price is around Php 199 (both for shampoo's 190 mL and conditioner's 184 mL).



Vidal Sassoon Premium Base Care series moisturizes and infuses each hair strand with elasticity to reduce frizz and enable effortlessly lifted styles. It deeply penetrates into hair and targets and helps repair the most damaged parts of hair. Its Dual Surfactant Formula enables deep moisturization of every strand of hair – for hair that’s manageable and easy to style.

Vidal Sassoon is also available in 480 mL (shampoo) and 470 mL (conditioner) bottle, with an SRP of Php459 each.

Here's a short review that I made for Vidal Sassoon.


Friday, October 25, 2013

Nomad Footwear’s $60 Giveaway {US Only}



Sponsored by:

Hosted by:

Co-Hosted by:

One lucky winner will win

a

pair of shoes from



Details:

 October 25 to November 8

US Residents only

All entries are optional

We appreciate the support of our sponsor and co-hosts, please show your support by following them on their social medias pages.
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Disclaimer: Lovin' the Prize of Life is not responsible for the awarding of the prize.  Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  If you have any questions about this giveaway, please email the host at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

Thursday, October 24, 2013

{join} Instax Craze Giveaway


When in Manila & Insane Instax PH are having an awesome giveaway! One lucky winner will get to have a Hello Kitty Instax Mini 7S Package. Joining is so easy, you can enter via Rafflecopter, just don't forget to do all the mandatory entries for it to be valid.

Click HERE for more details on how to enter.

Giveaway ends on November 3, 2013 & open to Philippine residents only.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Firmoo Free Glasses Update in October (Episode 1)


1. New Customers get your first pair free at Firmoo.com right now! Check out http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html
2. All free code eligible eyegwear at that page is offered in limited quantities every day. First come, first served!
3. For new customers only. One pair per person.
4. All free frames come complete with 1.50 single vision lenses, complimentary cases, cleaning cloth and other accessories. You just need to pay shipping.
5. Full refund for dissatisfaction.
If you never tried Firmoo or bought glasses on-line, here are some tips that might help:
The virtual try-on system is a great help in choosing your favorite glasses:
1. You'll see all wearing effects by switching to the virtual try-on mode on the product list page.
2. Upload your own pictures to see how you'll look with the chosen glasses on.
3. When you move the mouse over your favorite glasses, you'll find some users wearing the pair on the right side of the page. Which will be a great reference.
See more real and unbiased comments from users:
1. Do people people wearing your chosen pair of glasses under the product info go with your styles?
2. Take more customers feedbacks for reference.
Pictures and Videos from Customers:
Click here to view more related videos on youtube.
(The above customer photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)
New Customers, check more products for your first free pair at Firmoo.com right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served!
About Firmoo
Firmoo is the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store. We have always been committed ourselves to offering customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices which start at 8 dollars- 80%-90% lower compared to that in local store.
if you are a publishers (Blogger / Podcaster / Facebooker / Twitter Daren, etc.), click http://app.4sponsor.com/sponsor/1EF20E48B3EEEBF3 for business cooperation.

Monday, October 14, 2013

$100 GC for Etching Expressions Giveaway {US Only}


Sponsored by :

Etching Expressions


Hosted by:

Co-hosted by:

One lucky winner will win

                                        $100 GC for Etching Expressions



Details:
Dates October 14 to November 4

All entries are optional

US Resident only

We appreciate the support of our sponsor, please show your support by following them on their social medias pages.

Don't forget to do all the mandatory task for your entries to be valid. The more tasks you do, the more chances of winning. Good luck Dearies! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Disclaimer: Lovin' the Prize of Life is not responsible for the awarding of the prize.  Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  If you have any questions about this giveaway, please email the host at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

Sunday, October 13, 2013

{join} TechnoBaboy's NewKube MP3 Player Giveaway


Hi everyone! Checkout this new giveaway I just recently joined.

TechnoBaboy, together with theKube Philippines, will be giving away a NewKube MP3 Player to one lucky winner. 

This is open to Philippine residents only and ends on October 26, 2013.

Click HERE to enter.

Friday, October 04, 2013

One Grace Place Shower Curtain with Hooks Giveaway {US Only}

Welcome to the One Grace Place Shower Curtain with Hooks Giveaway!

one grace place logo

Sponsored By: One Grace Place

A lovely home won't be complete without fabulous interior design paired off with elegant pieces of figurines and amazing paintings or wall art. And to top it off of course, a house should have a beautiful design of curtains to accentuate the windows. 

One Grace Place offers luxurious products at an affordable price while bringing comfort without losing style. They specialize in Infant, Youth, Teen Bedding, Bath, Accessories and Décor for the home.

To see more about One Grace Place read Simply Southern Couponers full review here.

one grace shower(Photo Credit: One Grace Place)

To enter for your chance to win read the giveaway details below.

Giveaway Details:
Giveaway starts October 4th, 2013 and ends October 18th, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST.
Open to US residents, Must be 18+ to enter.

Prize:
One winner will choose a One Grace Place Shower Curtain with Hooks of choice.

To enter complete the Entry Form below.

A special thanks to our Sponsor and a great group of bloggers friends for helping us with this event. Stop by and follow them on their social media pages.
Giveaway Disclosure

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Disney Junior Sofia the First - Ready to be a Princess GIVEAWAY {US Only}


to host 
Disney Junior Sofia the First - Ready to be a Princess
GIVEAWAY

Released: September 17
Run Time: 1hr, 12 min
Country: USA
Rated: TV Y

Episodes
1. A Royal Mess
2. The Shy Princess
3. Blue Ribbon Bunny
4. The Princess Test
5. Two to Tango w/Jasmine

Asha from Asha Butterflys loved watching Disney Junior - Sofia that First :: Ready to be a Princess and doing her movie review.

My little girl also loves watching Sofia the first, and now she wanted to be a princess too! Well, indeed she's my little darling princess, no doubt about that! :)

This giveaway is for US Only 
The giveaway runs from September 25 - October 9 at Midnight
Enter with the Rafflecopter Below
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a Rafflecopter giveaway


If you would like to host a giveaway event with Asha Butterflys please contact her at asha.marie (at) hotmail (dot) com

Disclosure: Lovin' the Prize of Life & Asha Butterflys  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, or Blog lovin. We hereby release Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, or Blog lovin of any liability. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and will have 24 hours after the giveaway ends to respond before another winner is selected. All entries will be verified.

{Winners} Firmoo Round 2 + Awesome September Giveaway

Hi everyone! It's time to announce our giveaway winners!



Congratulations!
SAY YAP

You've won a Firmoo Glasses of your choice w/ free shipping.




And here are the 5 lucky winners of Giveaway Lovers' Awesome September Giveaway,

Congratulations!

1 - Claire P.
2 - Helen G.
3 - Gie C.
4 - Tere D.
5 - Aidz V.


Please check your emails now!


Congratulations again and HAPPY OCTOBER! ^_^

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Hyundai Media Pad Giveaway {WW}

Welcome to Hyundai Media Pad Giveaway

This giveaway is hosted by

Filipino Recipes by PinoyRecipe.net and Filipino Desserts by PingDesserts.com

3 Lucky Winners

Hyundai Media Pad Giveaway event is OPEN WORLDWIDE

 
Prizes: 
1] Hyundai Media Pad v.2. HY-E702 Android 4.1 8GB Wi-Fi Tablet or Paypal Cash $70 (outside Philippines)
2] Globe Tattoo Sonic USB broadband modem or Paypal Cash $25
3] Optimax Optical USB Mouse or Paypal Cash $5

Note: Winners outside Philippines will receive Paypal Cash

Event Dates: September 18 - October 28

Monday, September 09, 2013

A Call and A Challenge To Conserve Water

Imagine, if you're so thirsty but when you tried to get water from the faucet, you just squeezed a drop. Can you cook without water? Can you keep a good personal hygiene without water? In short, can you live without water? If you answered NO, then you must act now.

Recent studies showed that the Philippines is facing a water crisis over the next 10 years unless new sources are developed to meet growing demand.

"There is a [Japan International Cooperation Agency] study that says that in 2025 if we will not conserve water, there may be some problems. But of course we can always start conserving now and look for other sources," said Edgar C. Lopez, Philippine Waterworks Association president.

"Groundwater in the Philippines may be depleted by the year 2050," a University of the Philippines professor said in a report based on a study that started in 2006.

"The Philippines is one of the countries in Asia Pacific that is facing an imminent water crisis unless steps are immediately undertaken to improve water management," according to a study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The country is facing this unfortunate reality and we are not supposed to ignore it.

conserve water now

In line with this, a group of communication professionals and graduate students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is pushing a social marketing campaign to encourage the Filipino families in water conservation. They aim to create massive awareness on how important the discipline in water consumption is and what would be the worst scenarios if the Filipinos failed to act now.

The group is also hosting a Conserve Water Challenge 2013, encouraging the participants to share their creativity in presenting water conservation tips and how they implement it in their daily lives to lowered their monthly water bill. A participant can make use of video, photo collage or blogs. The best entry and the one who will proved to have lowered their water bill by applying the water conservation tips they have presented will win P5,000 cash! There are also 10 consolation prizes of P500 worth of water bill. The submission of entries is until September 15, 2013.

Water is Life. Conserve Water NOW before it's too late.



For more information about the Conserve Water Challenge 2013, follow them on



{Free Blogger Opp} FILIPINO RECIPES PORTAL Hyundai Media Pad Giveaway


FILIPINO RECIPES PORTAL
Hyundai Media Pad Giveaway


This giveaway is hosted

by Filipino Recipes Portal and Filipino Desserts by PingDesserts


3 Lucky Winners and this event is OPEN WORLDWIDE.

Prizes: 
1] Hyundai Media Pad v.2. HY-E702 Android 4.1 8GB Wi-Fi Tablet  or Paypal Cash $70 (outside Philippines)
2] Globe Tattoo Sonic USB broadband modem or Paypal Cash $25
3] Optimax Optical USB Mouse or Paypal Cash $5

Note: Winners outside Philippines will receive Paypal Cash
Event Dates: September 18 - October 28
Sign-ups End: September 17

Requirement to join:
* Agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins and promote at least 3x a week
Bloggers: Sign Up HERE

Please don't forget to indicate AINE GARCIA as your referrer. :)

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Firmoo Free Glasses Update in September (Episode 1)

1. New Customers get your first pair free at Firmoo.com right now! Check out http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html!
2. All free code eligible eyegwear at that page is offered in limited quantities every day. First come, first served!
3. For new customers only. One pair per person.
4. All free frames come complete with 1.50 single vision lenses, complimentary cases, cleaning cloth and other accessories. You just need to pay shipping.
5. Full refund for dissatisfaction.


If you never tried Firmoo or bought glasses on-line, here are some tips that might help:

 The virtual try-on system is a great help in choosing your favorite glasses:
  • 1. You'll see all wearing effects by switching to the virtual try-on mode on the product list page.
  • 2. Upload your own pictures to see how you'll look with the chosen glasses on.
  • 3. When you move the mouse over your favorite glasses, you'll find some users wearing the pair on the right side of the page. Which will be a great reference.

See more real and unbiased comments from users:
1. Do people people wearing your chosen pair of glasses under the product info go with your styles?
2. Take more customers feedbacks for reference.

Pictures and Videos from Customers:
Click here to view more related videos on youtube.
(The above customer photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)

New Customers, check more products for your first free pair at Firmoo.com right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served!

About Firmoo
Firmoo is the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store. We have always been committed ourselves to offering customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices which start at 8 dollars- 80%-90% lower compared to that in local store.

If you are a publishers (Blogger / Podcaster / Facebooker / Twitter Daren, etc.), click http://app.4sponsor.com/sponsor/1EF20E48B3EEEBF3 for business cooperation.

Tuesday, September 03, 2013

{Winner} The Black & Gold Birthday Giveaway

Dearies, it's time to announce the winner of my Birthday Giveaway. But let me say THANK YOU to all of you who joined! 4000+ entries is something, and honestly I didn't expect it! So thank you, thank you everyone for taking time to join and for making it possible.
I also enjoyed all the questions you asked. There were questions about my blogging, love life, books, etc. I will answer it in time, so don't forget to check my other blog because I will do a post about it there.
Now, it's time to announce the lucky one!
After validating 4000+ entries, a lucky winner has been drawn via Rafflecopter!

Be Prepared Giveaway {CLOSED}

 

Welcome to the Be Prepared Giveaway sponsored by Rayven Perkins with Jerky Direct, and Sandra Girouard with Shelf Reliance.

Here's your chance to stock your pantry with some excellent food storage items! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Most families aren't. And yet it doesn't take too much effort to put a plan into place to make sure you are. Read this page on how to budget for emergency food preparation. Get prepared with this fantastic prize package worth more than $250! 

The winner will receive:
  • (12) months of Jerky Direct "Jerky of the Month", two bags of jerky shipped directly to the winner's home each month for a full year (rv $171+)
  • (8) Shelf Reliance Pantry Cans full of emergency food (just add water) in the following flavors: 10 grain Pancake Mix - Scrambled Egg Mix - Fuji Apple Slices (freeze dried) - Honey Crystals - Orange Bliss beverage mix - Seasoned Chicken Slices (freeze dried) - Onions (freeze dried) - Celery (freeze dried) (rv $100 including stove)
  • (1) Esbit Stove and (3) fuel tablets
You can make a hearty breakfast using your own skillet, the Esbit stove, and the pancake and scrambled egg mixes, and top with honey and apples. Or the apples can be for a snack, or mixed into a chicken salad. The chicken salad can be made up simply from reconstituting the meat and vegetables, draining (if necessary) and using your favorite dressing from the pantry.

Giveaway Details
  • Giveaway runs September 3 - September 23
  • Open to those 18 and older in the United States
  • Fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter to win
  • Winner will be chosen randomly via Rafflecopter; entry methods are verified, only those who complete entry methods claimed are eligible to win
  • This blog was not compensated for this post and is not responsible for prize shipment
  • Questions? Want to sponsor a Giveaway? Contact Stay a Stay at Home Mom

Don't forget to do all the mandatory requirements for your entries to be valid. Good luck!

Sunday, September 01, 2013

Switch Your Oral Care With Swish


A healthy mouth leads to clean and fresh breath. And we all know that brushing alone can’t give us that, there should be regular dental checkups and of course proper oral hygiene through the use of a mouthwash.

And for that, Unilab made Swish Mouthwash and Swish Breath Spray for our oral care.

Swish is made with Surefresh Technology that helps kill bad breath causing bacteria, plaque build-up, tooth decay and gum disease. It is also alcohol-free which makes it safe to use. Unlike any other brands, Swish leaves a long-lasting minty fresh breath.

Swish Mouthwash has 5 available variants with different mint level to choose from.

These are Arctic Chill (Intensely Strong Mint), Cinnamon Blast (Super Strong Mint), Peppermint Fresh (Strong Mint), Mangosteen Mint (Mild Mint), and Icy Choco Mint (Gentle Mint).

Arctic Chill • Peppermint Fresh • Mangosteen Mint • Cinnamon Blast • Icy Choco Mint

I personally don’t prefer mouthwash that has a strong minty effect that is too stingy for my mouth. That is why it’s good to know that Swish provides different mint levels for a person like me. Among the flavors they have, Mangosteen Mint and Icy Choco Mint topped list.



Swish Breath Spray, on the other hand, has only 2 variants - Arctic Chill and Peppermint Fresh. This breath spray will give you instant fresh breath in just 10 seconds with 1 to 2 pumps into your mouth!

My hubby liked it so much because it's very convenient to use. Just like in situations where he's out and there’s no place to use a mouthwash at all, or when he needed a quick fix of fresh breath especially on emergency meetings or appointments. This breath spray is practically with him everywhere he goes, he always had one in his pocket!

Now that we already switched, I make sure that we always have Swish around the house and in our bags.


And before I end this post, if you haven’t tried Swish yet, you may want to check out the Say Swish Campaign 2013. There will be several Say Swish booths in leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide, where you can try different variants of Swish for free. You may also get to bring home freebies too, like photos from their booth and other premium items when you purchase any of their products! So if you’re curious on which variant is good for you, don’t hesitate to drop by at the Say Swish booth. I’m sure you’re going to like it!


What are you waiting for? It’s time to switch to SWISH!