Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Big Idea by Gil Coscolluela for Allan and Margie Dino

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In the Metro Home & Entertaining guidebook, 

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Allan and Margie’s condo was featured

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When Allan and Margie asked us for recommendations on an interior designer for their condo, we recommended our friend, Gil Coscolluela.  They come to Manila often and so they got a place which they needed to furnish.  Gil did great wonders with a 72 sq. meter place!  It did not look 72 sq meters to me after he had fixed up the place!  It’s a beautiful home!  Thanks Gil and congrats Allan and Margie!  

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Munla Fiesta Food

By | Yummy! | 7 Comments

Congratulations Ralby Tambunting and sister Chef Tippi Tambunting ( Chef of Masseto )  on your new business venture!!!  Chef Tippi can cook delicious gourmet cooking and at the same time yummy fiesta food – Filipino party food! YUM!

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MUNLA fiesta food delivered to your doorstep 🙂  Everything was delicious!!!

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Sister in law, Bambee Tambunting, helping out and promoting Munla!  ORDER NA!! 🙂

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Close up of the menu

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Party packs

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Pigilan O Sige Lang: Which Side Are You On?

By | For kids, Household Tips | 3 Comments

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Today’s moms are faced with tough decisions especially in cases where their children are concerned. Recent studies reveal that there is divisiveness among moms when asked whether they would let their kids indulge in experiential learning or restrict their activities in favor of easing household chores.

Research in child development states that children remember 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, and a staggering 90% of what they do. This study could not have been more accurate as 8 out 10 moms agree that the skills learned through play are irreplaceable by books, TVs and computers. In fact, 91% of these moms played outdoors when they were young and 96% of them say getting dirty was part of their childhood.

While mothers value these learning activities, they also cannot avoid worrying about dirt and stains. 7 out of 10 moms admit being annoyed when their kids go home with stains on their clothes. This is due to the fact that doing the laundry is their least liked task. 89% of mothers consider laundry as one of the two most disliked chores, and dealing with stained clothes doesn’t help change the statistics.

Two steps forward, one step back

A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University Fr. Jaime C. Bulatao, S.J. Center for Psychological Services reveals two main attitudes of mothers when it comes to child’s experiential learning – the sige moms and the pigil moms. 

Sige moms are those who are practically open to all possibilities and means in which their kids can learn as much as they can about the world around them. They are hands-on moms who encourage their kids to engage in less structured activities even if it means getting dirty at the end of the day, which allows kids to explore freely and learn new things in the process.

Pigil moms, on the other hand, are more cautious and restrictive with the kind of activities their kids engage in. They constantly worry about the consequences of the children’s actions to the point of inhibiting their kids’ potentials that could otherwise be gained from playing.

Even though pigil moms are often viewed on a bad light, they also have valid reasons for setting parameters on what their children can do. Safety and health issues are among the factors that trigger this attitude towards play, not to mention the amount of dirt and stains that kids bring with them after letting them live out their little fancies. 

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Raising kids is a breeze

It is still a mother’s prerogative to raise and guide her children in a way she sees proper. Moms will always do what is best for her kids, but they also need to strike a balance between being a loving, sige mom and a responsible, pigil parent who upholds her standards when it comes to cleanliness. 

To help moms cross that bridge, Unilever, one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, introduces Breeze with ActivBleach, the new household companion that will add a new meaning to laundry. Developed with moms with growing kids in mind, the global brand has established itself as a thought leader in child development all over the world through its “Getting Stains is Good” campaign.

 

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The thought-provoking platform conducted a study to get a clear picture of Filipino moms’ attitudes toward stains in relation to how they raise their children. Breeze aptly fills in the gap, encouraging moms with its battlecry: Sige sa Mantsa! Because it is an unbeatable stain removal detergent, it takes away mom’s worry of removing tough stains. With Breeze, moms can say sige to life experiences and learning for her children. 

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Whichever side of the fence a mom wishes to belong in, her undivided love and care for her children should rule the day. Children only get to be young once in their lifetime, and to let them indulge in the joys of experiential learning is key to shaping their future.

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Baby Gap Introduces Limited Edition Collection Inspired by Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit

By | Fashion, For kids, What's New at Rustan's | 2 Comments

For Spring 2013, Gap introduces a limited-edition collection for babyGap inspired by world famous author Beatrix Potter and her captivating children’s book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Drawing from Potter’s mischievous characters and magical adventures, the babyGap collection brings to life a modern interpretation of the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit through imaginative gifts for girls and boys from newborn to 24 months.

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Since its creation in 1902, Potter’s classic tale of Peter Rabbit’s adventures in the English countryside has been beloved around the world by children and adults alike. In celebration of the book’s 110th anniversary, actress Emma Thompson wrote a sequel, The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, which provided additional inspiration for the babyGap collection. Peter Rabbit books are published by Frederick Warne, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group.

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“Peter Rabbit is a timeless character that generations of children have enjoyed, so we’re thrilled to offer a babyGap collection inspired by characters and scenes from the books,” said Lexi Tawes, Vice President of Merchandising for Gap North America. “We think babyGap customers will love the playful designs – from Peter Rabbit’s iconic blue sweater to the whimsical, bunny-inspired patterns – whether they’re looking for a special baby gift or the perfect addition to their own little one’s wardrobe.”

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The collection, ranging in size from newborn to 24 months, is rooted in an assortment of soft knit graphic bodysuits, brightly colored denim, whimsical one-pieces and patterned dresses. Graphic one-piece bodysuits ground the collection, available for newborns starting from P695. For baby girls, highlights include colored and printed denim (P1650); billowing dresses and frilly tops (from P1450.). For boys, key styles also include colored denim (P1450); and one-piece oxfords (P1250).

 

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Make sure to shop the collection first in babyGap stores by liking us on facebook at facebook.com/GapPhilippines. And for parents with little ones celebrating a big milestone soon, make sure to sign-up for babyGap’s Gift Registry Program to receive these great gifts. Just visit your nearest babyGap store and a specialist will assist you in selecting items for your wish list. Upon selection, your list will automatically register in all babyGap stores in Metro Manila. Registrants will get a free diaper tote bag and invitation cards to give to your guests for the occasion.

GapKids and babyGap are exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Casual Clothing Specialists, Inc. (CCSI), a subsidiary of Stores Specialists, Inc. and is available at SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Glorietta 4, Bonifacio High Street, SM Megamall Abreeza Mall in Davao, and Robinsons Magnolia.

 

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A Special Menu by Chef Julian Koberl at Restaurant 101

By | Education, Foodie | 3 Comments

Heart2Heart is happy to be back at Enderun’s Restaurant 101

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My friend, Rachelle, invited me since she wanted to support her husband, Chef Thomas who is in charge of the Restaurant and is also an instructor at Enderun

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Apparently they have a new Chef from Austria!  A young chef whose heart has brought him to come to the Philippines 🙂

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So nice to see Chef Martin Kaspar!! Chef of L’Entrecote and also an instructor at Enderun

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Our server

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Our delicious lunch menu from the Market Menu by Chef Julian!  It was a delicious meal and very reasonable at that!  So come on over and meet Chef Julian and try his cooking, it’s worth it!

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Rachelle and I ordered different things so we could try almost everything on the menu

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Wow, this alone is a magnificent culinary creation!  You normally just get a piece of bread but this one was so unique!! Loved it with the soup- Goat Cheese Chanterelle Crouton

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Loved the fish dish!! Codfish Fillet

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and the Lamb Loin

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 Dessert

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They also have their regular menu

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Thank you to a lovely couple who I love 🙂  Hope to see you every month to try the market menu! Okay, Okay every other month! 🙂

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