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Guest Post: Hacks to help you stay within your party’s budget

happypinaymommy — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:00:45 +0000

Guest post: kiddie party hacks that will help you stay within budget

Moms like us go out of our way to make our child’s birthday celebration special. But when party funds are tight, it is practical to give some “tipid” party hacks a try, so we can stay within budget.

In our guest post for today, Mommy Micah will be sharing tips that could help us moms keep our party budget in check.

5 Brilliant Party Hacks that Won’t Blow Up Your Expenses

By Mommy Micah de Jesus

Party hacks that will help you stay within party budget

One of the most exciting parts of parenthood is being able to celebrate your child’s most important milestones. Whether it be a birthday, baptism, graduation, or even the simple feats, organizing a get together is always a welcome idea.

However, unlike the parties that were organized in the past, many of the celebrations these days are more on the extravagant side and far from the simple affairs that you grew up to–making the task more challenging and a lot more expensive!

But just like the typical parents who would go out of their way to be ‘extra’ for their child, you wouldn’t let an occasion pass without a celebration. So, if you don’t have a huge budget or isn’t willing to spend too much for a few hours of fun, this article lists some of the most brilliant party hacks to keep the fun going–and your spending low!

1. Make Labels Work

It is a common scenario in parties for the expenses on party supplies to double (and even triple!), as compared to the number of guests, especially when people get more of what they’re supposed to have. While some prefer to just double the number of loot bags or souvenirs just to make sure that there’ll be for everyone, this would mean higher expenses–and you wouldn’t want that. The solution? Add labels with the names of your invited guests on the loot bags or souvenirs.

Party Hack: Find printable templates that go well with your party theme to create beautiful souvenir labels. Not only will it control your expenses, it will also create an impression that you’ve exerted added effort to personalize your giveaways!

2. Create a Nice and Colorful Buffet Minus the Decors

A nice table centerpiece already costs a lot of money that you’d rather spend on more important things. So, if you are in the middle of deciding between keeping the buffet table bare or giving in to the expensive cost of table decorations, you might want to give a second look on the foods that you plan to prepare. With the right selection, your party food choices can already double up as decorations to spruce up the table. Choose foods with bright colors or those that come in exciting shapes and you can cross out table decors from your shopping list!

Party Hack: Serve fruits in season. Not only will their refreshing colors brighten up the buffet table, you can also avail them at a lower price due to the abundance of their supply.

3. Take Charge of the Entertainment

No budget for clowns, magicians, or event hosts? No problem! With good party music, there will never be a dull time in your party. Come up with a playlist that fits the preferences of your guests and your entertainment will go just fine. Basically, all you’ll need is your own sound equipment to be the DJ of your own party. Also, don’t skip the tried and tested old school party games like ‘pabitin’ and ‘pinata or palayok’. A shower of goodies never fail to entertain and win the hearts of kids and even the young-at-hearts.

Party Hack: For small indoor parties when a loud sound system isn’t suitable, you can settle for this trick: Find a curved or tubular container that you can use to hold your phone and voila! Instant speakers!

4. Go for Reusables

While reusables are now more preferred for parties, Choosing supplies that can be reused is not just a smart way to save. It is also an eco-friendly alternative that will minimize unnecessary waste. One way to do that is by using banners, cups, and plates which can be used repeatedly without even having to affect the outcome of your event. The initial cost may be greater than the disposable types, but you’d thank yourself for investing in these pieces if you’ll consider the overall savings with repeated use.

Party Hack: Do you have reusables that already look old or worn-out? Don’t throw them away yet! Old reusables like plastic cups can be used as party decors. Try punching a hole in the cups. Get a string of Christmas lights and put the bulbs through the holes to create an intimate lighting that you can hang outdoors and use as garden string lights.

5. Put Your DIY Skills at Work

A huge portion of the expenses in organizing a party goes to the supplies that you can actually do yourself. Party decors, loot bags, and invitations can be bought in a party shop but that would mean extra expenses. With a little creativity and by allocating enough time in customizing your decors and giveaways, you’ll be able to spend less and even add a personal touch to these essentials.

Party Hack: You can organize arts and crafts activities where guests can give a hand in creating their own DIY souvenirs. This will not just keep them busy and avoid the dull time, it will also spare you from the added cost of buying party favors for the guests to bring home .

Event planning need not be a source of stress or become the reason for you to go broke. With the right strategies in place, you’ll be able to pull off a celebration that is fun and memorable minus the unnecessary expenses.

Micah de Jesus is the SEO Director of GrowthScout SEO Services, a digital marketing firm in Quezon City, that caters to the online marketing needs of clients in a range of industry, including events management and activation agency, public relations, marketing, education, and more.

So there you have it, hope you learned something from our guest post today. If you’d like to write about a certain parenting topic, publish a poem or an open letter, or simply just want to write something that may be helpful to fellow parent, let me know by getting in touch with me through our social media channels. You do not need to have your own website to publish something. Until next post!

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Leaving you with a video on party organizing hacks:

How to cook Eggplant with Minced Meat

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Under P500 Buffet Restaurants for Baptismal and Birthday Parties (Part 1)

happypinaymommy — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:17:59 +0000

Here’s our article on Under P500 Buffet Restaurants for Baptismal and Birthday Parties (Part 1).

If you are looking for buffet restaurants where you can celebrate your child’s christening or kiddie party then this post is for you. We have rounded up (well, tried to – because we might accidentally miss some) in this post, Under P500 buffet restaurants for baptismal and birthday parties that parents can choose from.

We are making a two-part series, and this initial issue is for buffet restaurants that charge under P500.00 per head. While most buffet places offer a different pricing for lunch and dinner, we based this article on the lowest cost that they offer – anyway most kiddie parties and christening receptions are held at noon time or merienda. Keep in mind of course that USUALLY, kids under four feet in height pay only half the amount that they charge for adults, and those that are below three feet get to eat for free! So Yay for little guests!

Disclaimer though, I chose P500 pesos and below as a price point since some kiddie fast food parties would cost about 200 per pax, and as we know, buffets are a notch higher. If you accidentally landed on this post, but you are actually looking for fast-food restaurants for your upcoming kiddie parties, then click on this post instead (fast-food restaurants with kiddie party packages). We also have a separate post for suggested Christening reception venues. This post is specifically about Under P500 Buffet Restaurants for Baptismal and Birthday receptions.

Under P500 Buffet Restaurants for Baptismal and Birthday Parties for children

Anyway, here are some buffet restaurants in the Philippines that charge below P500.00 per head. You may want to consider these Filipino buffet places for your child’s binyag or children’s party:

1. Tramway Buffet – For less than P300.00 (They have different rates depending on the branch, but the price range is at P228.00 to P258.00) you and your guests can partake on a Buffet dining experience that has Chinese, Japanese and Filipino dishes. They have branches in Banaue, Timog, Shaw, and Roxas Boulevard. Their popular dishes include sweet and sour pork, fried chicken, steamed fish, among other Chinese dishes. Click here to inquire.

Tramway –Under P500 Buffet Restaurants for Baptismal and Birthday Parties. (Photo taken from Tramway’s Facebook Page)

2. Cabalen Restaurant – For as low as P298.00 you get to enjoy popular Kapampangan dishes in this buffet restaurant. The good thing about Cabalen is that it has a lot of branches, so most likely, there is one in a major mall near you. Classic dishes included in their buffet list are sisig, kare-kare, crispy crablets, different types of pancit, crispy kangkong, grilled fish, among other pinoy fiesta food. Click here to get in touch with them.

Cabalen serves kapampangan and other Filipino dishes which are perfect for family events like Christening and Birthdays. (Photo taken from Cabalen’s Facebook Page)

3. Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico – During weekdays, Guevarra’s offer a P499.00 all you can eat buffet for their weekday lunch. They have several function rooms that can accommodate your guests. We are including Guevarra’s as well on our second part of this two-part series as their dinner and holiday / weekend rates are for that price range. Anyway, the dishes are mostly Filipino and Hispanic-Filipino. If you are fine to hold your child’s christening party or birthday in the San Juan area, then Guevarra’s it is! Check out their FB Page for your reservation inquiries.

You may want to consider the buffet lunch at Guevarra’s for your baptismal reception or kiddie party. (Photo from Guevarra’s official FB Page)

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4. Tong Yang Hotpot (FAIRVIEW and GENSAN BRANCH ONLY) – Why these branches only? It is because only in these branches do they offer lower buffet rates ranging from P329.00 for lunch buffet, and then a P449.00 rate per head for dinner, weekends, and holidays. Gensan Rates meanwhile are at P319.00/pax to P419.00/pax with an option of Beer-All-You-Can for an additional P99.00. So if you love grilling, BBQ, and shabu-shabu, then check out this buffet place for your child’s christening or birthday. They also give their customers the option to add P65.00 for drink all-you-can beverages. Here’s their website so you can get in touch with them for your specific inquiries.

Tong Yang’s Gensan and Fairview Branches offers all you can eat BBQ and Shabu Shabu for less than P500.00 so check them out. (Photo from Tong Yang’s Official website)

6. Kamay Kainan – This is yet another buffet place where you can hold your child’s Baptismal party or birthday. Kamay Kainan’s Market, Market Branch in Taguig has function rooms that are great for events. Check the branch nearest you but it sure is below P400.00 per head.

7. Kowloon House – Kowloon House Buffet offers rates of P349.00 for adults, and P259.00 for children both inclusive of bottomless iced tea. The rates are the same for both lunch and dinner. They offer typical Chinese cuisine with soups, yang chow fried rice, pancit, spring rolls, fish fillet, bean curd, among many other entrees! They have several branches, more popular ones are in Diliman and in West Avenue, both in Quezon City. You may check out their FB Page for your inquiries.

Kowloon offers baptismal and birthday packages which includes their signature buffet. (photo from their official FB Page)

So there you have it, hope I have helped you in scouting for a buffet reception venue for your Child’s Christening or Birthday Party. As I have mentioned, this is only the first part of this two-part series. The second one will be about buffet places under P800.00 per head. For more party information and resources, please check out our parties page.

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Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Sharing with you the video of Anne Clutz’s Baby Joo’s Christening Party:

How to Cook Tortang Dulong (P100 Ulam Idea)

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Children’s Party Food Caterers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:49:46 +0000

Looking for Children’s Party Food Caterers in the Philippines? Here is a list. (Photo Credits)

If you are looking to outsource the food buffet for your child’s kiddie party then this post is for you. I collated a list of some of the Children’s Party Food Caterers in Manila that you may want to get in touch with as you plan out your child’s next party. So here is a list of —

Children’s Party Food Caterers in the Philippines:

1. The Creamery – The Creamery catering services is known for happy food and happy parties. They have already catered to a lot of children’s party, and both the parents and the kids agree that the food is yummy. Check out their website here. You may also reach them via their mobile: Call 687-4373, 687-3436, 0917-8800203.

The Creamery Catering Services has made a name for itself by being one of the most trusted catering services for kiddie parties. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

2. Verleo Catering Services – Verleo caters to all types of events. They may be a big player in wedding events, but they also do kiddie parties. Check out their website here. You may also get in touch with them through their mobile number: 0928 320 9969

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Queensland Catering – Who can go wrong with delicious and affordable food? Queensland Catering Services has wide array of food choices for any theme or preference. They are very easy to deal with as well! Here is a link to their homepage. You can also call them up via: +632 8267791/ 820-7223 / 8287340-41

Queensland Catering Services has been doing yummy, stylish and affordable parties for all occasions. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

4. Hizon’s Catering – Caters to all types of event, and they do an amazing job at kiddie parties. Here is a link to their FB page, and alternatively they can be contacted via Call 0923 471 6972.4.

5. Josiah’s Catering – May have been famous for its corporate events and weddings, but they also rock children’s parties. Check out their website here or get in touch with them by phone via (02) 435 1214.

6. Via Mare – If you have more than enough budget for party food and you want to simply serve the best, then why not get Via Mare as your caterer? Here is a link to their FB Page. You can also get in touch with them by calling 890-8090,890-8023.

7. The Plaza – Is yet another powerhouse catering service in the country. They have been in the industry for the past five decades and have catered numerous children’s parties. Check out their website here.

So, there you have it. I will be updating this list as soon as I come across more children’s party catering services in Manila. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on party theme decorating ideas:

Children’s Party Event Stylists in the Philippines

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Children’s Party Event Stylists in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 17:15:15 +0000

Looking for Children’s Party Event Stylists in the Philippines? Read on. (Photo Credits)

If you no longer have the strength to do a Do-It-Yourself Party for your little one, then why not hire an event or party stylist? Not only will you be free from all the stresses of preparing for the party, you too will likewise be able to enjoy the preparations as well as you child’s party itself.

If you are looking for a list of Children’s party stylists and event organizers in Manila then this post is definitely for you. Here is a list of —

Children’s Party Event Stylists in the Philippines:

1. Party Magic – Who can go wrong with Party Magic? They have the expertise, great concept and ideas, plus outstanding execution that great and “magical” parties are made of. They offer several packages too, and can even help you with your Do-It-Yourself party project for your little one. Here is a link to their website.

Party Magic is one of the most prominent Children’s Party Event Stylists in the Philippines. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

2. Diannekhu Designs – Apart from Events Styling, the WAHM behind DianneKhu Designs also offer invitations and Print Designs. Her parties will definitely wow your little one, your guests, and your whole family. Check out her FB Page here.

One of Diannekhu Design’s Parties. (photo taken from their FB Page)

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3. Design Avenue – They offer event conceptualizing and styling, and have a lot of testimonials to back their great work. Check out their Facebook page here and check out the parties that they have styled. They definitely put Fun and Fab in any party.

Shopkin’s themed party care of Design Avenue. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

4. She Dreams In Ink – If you want a Pinterest-worthy party then check out this event stylist. They are virtually a one-stop shop because apart from styling, they also offer coordination, invitations, and dessert buffet styling. Here is a link to their FB page.

Another successful and fab party styled by She Dreams in Ink. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

5. Little Matters – Is yet another children’s party stylist that will make your child’s birthday party definitely an event to remember! Super nice executions can be noticed in the events that Little Matters has styled. Check out their FB Page here.

Kiddie Party Design and Event Styling by Little Matters. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

6. Party Station – This event stylist makes it their business to make all the parties they design fun and super enjoyable. No party is too small nor too big for Party Station to design. Check out their Facebook Page here.

One of Party Station’s Kiddie Event Execution. (Photo Taken from their FB Page)

7. Luxe Parties – Stylish parties are what this event styling company aims to execute. They however remain conscious about the fact that parties have to be affordable too! Check out their fabulous executions of children’s parties here on their Facebook page.

Luxe Parties for your little one. (Photo taken from Luxe Parties’ FB Page)

So, there you have it. I will be updating this list as soon as I come across more kiddie party and event stylists in the Philippines. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on party theme decorating ideas:

Birthday party loot bag content ideas

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Birthday party loot bag content ideas

happypinaymommy — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:31:21 +0000

Looking for Birthday Party Loot bag Content Ideas in the Philippines? Read up. (Photo Credits)

I remember when I was a kid, one of the birthday party stuff I look forward to when attending a children’s party is the loot bag. Back then, giving a stuffed toy (which is now referred to as a plushie hahaha) is “pangmayaman” as the usual lootbag during those days were candies and small toys, or school supplies packed in a shiny sandwich bag held by a yarn.

My mom tried to be creative in one of my kiddie parties as she bought some cute baskets under the Quiapo bridge and filled it with happy goodies that will light up any child’s eyes. But that too became passe.

Fast forward X number of years later, the birthday party lootbag content ideas in the Philippines now has become more sophisticated, and fun for both the kiddie guests and their moms. If you are still on the lookout for a birthday party souvenir or what to fill your child’s party lootbags then this post is for you.

Well, lootbag contents in my opinion should somewhow match your party theme too. For instance, a friend had a pool party so their lootbag consisted of a pail shovel, and water squirters. A handy mannyu party on the other hand can give away pretend tool toys in a tool caddy. Anyway, before I go farther from my original point, here are some —

Birthday party loot bag content ideas for your child’s party in the Philippines:

1. Coloring and Activity Books. Why not fill your child’s loot bag with these stuff so that both the kids and the parents will be happy that for once, their child did not come home with tartar-inducing sweets! Fun and Smart Kids Shop has loot bag contents at Divisoria price levels (follow them at shopee so you could get nationwide free shipping too!) They have the usual nice pens, art materials, small coloring books, sticker books, and craft items. The item below which is a dot-to-dot style coloring book comes with free eight pieces of markers for only P100.00 Check out their Facebook page here.

Birthday Party Loot bag Content Ideas should never leave out educational activity books like this one from Fun and Smart Kids Shop. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

2. Egg Surprise Chocolate and Toys. Kids really drool over toy eggs that come with yummy chocolate and fun loot-type toys. You can buy kinder surprise toys at less than P50.00 in most supermarkets but these come only with generic toys. There are imported versions that can be bought online that are themed like the ones being sold by Clique Trading over at Shopee.ph, and as of posting a box of six pieces range from P380.00 to P450.00, sample themes include Disney Princesses and Hot Wheels. This shop also sells Egg Collectibles that do not come with chocolates, instead it only has toys inside like the My Little Pony, Lego, Adventure Time, Pokemon, Finding Dory and more. Think about the youtube Egg Surprise videos your preschooler loves to watch – they might just have it. They also sell Zaini Egg Surprise toys that also comes with different themes at a wholesale price of 199.00 per box of three, minimum order of 10 boxes. Here’s a link to their Shopee store.

Add an Egg Surprise toy to every kiddie loot bag that you will give out in your child’s birthday party in Manila. (Photo taken from Clique Trading’s Shopee Page)

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3. Party Stamps – Who doesn’t love stamps? Children under the age of seven will surely appreciate these especially when it is their favorite character – or if your budget allows – it is personalized! Check out Party Stamps’ website here and see their roster of Self-Inking Stamps that go as low as P80.00 per 23 mm round stamp. Special Character Stamps are at P200.00 each. Designs can be chosen from their existing templates, or we can opt to send our own designs to them.

Party Stamps are a great addition to your lootbag content. Party Stamps can customize it according you party’s theme! (Photo taken from Party Stamps Facebook Page)

4. Arts and Crafts Supplies. Give something that the kids can use long after the party. Mom and Milly Educational Toys has arts supplies that can easily fit your lootbag. They have non-toxic finger paints complete with different shaped sponges; roll and paint sets that come with roller stamps, paints and brushes; and Alphabet Play Dough kits which are very educational and can be bought for only P150.00 per set as of posting. Here’s a link to their website.

Here’s a great addition to your loot bag — The Mom and Milly’s Paint and Play Set. (Photo Taken from their FB Page)

5. Sweets. Who can say no to a loot bag filled with candies? Joshua Gummies is an online shop that sells various sweets, gummies, candy buffet and loot bag needs at very affordable prices! They have local and imported chocolates and candies that they can ship so you do not need to head to a physical store and battle heavy traffic! Here’s a link to their website.

Joshua Gummies sells both local and imported candies, sweets and chocolates that will surely be a fun and yummy loot bag content! (Photo taken from their FB Page)

6. Wooden Crafts. Want to give out something that the children can use for years, then give them wooden handicrafts. Handicrafts Atbp. Has various wooden products that can be very useful for kids – just like their kiddie stools (which we earlier recommended as a baptismal souvenir), art and school supplies caddy, and even character clocks. Checkout their FB Page here.

Handicrafts Atbp can come up with mini caddies customized for your child’s party. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

7. Plush Toys – There are a lot of plush toys suppliers out there who can just give you great, fun designs at a very reasonable cost. Monsterella Plush Art is one of them and they have super cute plushies that will surely appreciated by your kiddie guests! Here is a link to their FB Page

Nice and Fluffy Giveaways! (Photo taken from Monsterella Plush Art’s FB Page)

8. Handmade Bags – The owner takes pride in handcrafting their products, and they are really cute and nice. Customizable too depending on your event’s theme! Check out Pop Junk Love’s Customizable Hand-Sewn Bags in their Facebook Page here.

Pop Junk Love can customize plush handmade bags for your party. (Photo taken nrom Pop Junk Love’s FB Page)

9. Custom Printed Pillow – So posh and fluffy is this giveaway, I am sure your guests will truly appreciate. Check out Fabrika MNL’s newest offering – custom printed pillow that could –as the name suggests – be customized according to your event’s theme! Check out their FB Page here for your inquiries.

Custom Printed Pillows can be useful and adorable at the same time! (Photo taken from Fabrika MNL’s FB Page)

10. Traditional Loot Bag Toys – Simple and fun toys like a bottle of bubbles, matchbox cars, glow in the dark figures and shapes, plush stickers, stationery and pencils, mini-puzzles, kaleidoscopes, and the like remain to be a hit even among kids nowadays. These can be purchased in any toy store, book store, and of course cheapest at Divisoria, and other DIY Party Supplies Mecca (if you haven’t read my post on where to buy DIY Party supplies then you may read it here ). Always remember it is the thought of making the kiddie guests happy even after the party is what will always count and never the cost of the giveaway or loot bag content. The Happy Meal and Kinder Bueno remain to be a hit all these years because of the simple toy that comes with every package!

You may also want to set up a throwback type of loot bag for your adult guests – this time it has Goya Gold Coins, Fibisco Chocolate Mallows, Bazooka Bubble Gum, White Rabbit (na edible yung wrapper ha!), Tootsie Roll, Swits Orange Candy, Mikmik Milk Powder, Text Cards, Pog, Jackstone, and Plastic Balloon!

So, there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more birthday party lootbag content and souvenir ideas in Manila, Philippines. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this DIY Lootbag Making Tutorial

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GUEST POST: DIY Candy Buffet Preparation Checklist

happypinaymommy — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:14:15 +0000

Know more about DIY Candy Buffet Preparations in this Guestpost from outreachmama.com.

DIY Candy Buffet Preparation Checklist

As you all know, our little blog’s newest section is its Do-It-Yourself Parties – a very useful resource if I may say for us practical happy pinay mommies. That is why I am so thrilled when fellow writer Wendy Dessler of OutreachMama got in touch with me to share with you the How To’s in creating DIY Candy Buffets particularly through a DIY Candy Buffet Preparation Checklist.

Hope you will learn a lot from her guest post below:

DIY Candy Buffet Preparation Checklist. (Photo Credits)

DIY Candy Buffet Preparation Checklist

By Wendy Dessler

Candy buffets have reached the height of popularity in recent years. It’s really fun for moms, dads, and the kids to create beautiful candy decor perfectly designed for their upcoming birthday party, Halloween party, Christmas party, or any other type of party imaginable for that matter. Plus, this decoration also doubles as an amazing treat for partygoers! So it has a dual purpose and also creates an amazing feeling of nostalgia.

Are you attempting to create your own DIY candy bar in the future? Here’s our checklist of five things for every amazing candy buffet.

DIY Candy Buffet Checklist

The checklist includes:

candy selection
creating signs
candy containers
table decorations
accessories

As you can see, this is a lot to consider when creating a DIY candy buffet. We will explain each section in greater detail right now to give you a better understanding.

Candy Selection

With every DIY candy bar, selecting the candy should be the best, most exciting part of the process! We highly recommend getting the kids involved at this stage of the game. They’ll want to choose their favorite candies for the candy buffet.

When buying candy please consider the following:

Buy at half a pound of candy for each guest – this may be a lot and you may have leftovers but at least you know that you’ll have enough for everyone.
Be careful of candies that melt – chocolate and other types of candies can melt if the conditions are hot enough. Be aware and consider other candy options if the buffet will be in a hot environment.
Guest allergies – some guests may be allergic to certain types of candy, so keep this in mind during the candy selection process.

Creating Signs

Signs can serve a threefold purpose for your candy buffet.

They can:

Act as additional decorations.
Let partygoers know about certain ingredients that they might be allergic to.
Let partygoers know when the candy buffet is open or closed.

Decorate your signs so that they match the candy buffet and make them beautiful additional pieces to this gorgeous candy decor.

Candy Containers

Buying the right candy containers is also another fun part of the candy buffet creation process. You can get cute, attractive, and unique candy jars for just a couple of dollars online or in your favorite thrift stores.

Table Decorations

To truly bring out the beauty of your candy buffet, it’s best to decorate the display table. Mix in colored ornaments and vases around the candy jars and you’ll have a beautiful display that everyone loves.

Accessories

Candy accessories are a must at every good candy buffet. Plastic scoops and tongs to grab candy are a necessity to promote good hygiene. Find them online or at your local thrift or convenience store.

Conclusion

Creating an amazing DIY candy bar doesn’t need to feel impossible or overwhelming. Use this checklist and your next candy buffet creation should go off without a hitch.

Outreachmama’s Wendy Dessler

Wendy is a super-connector with OutreachMama who helps businesses find their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. She frequently writes about the latest advancements in digital marketing and focuses her efforts on developing customized blogger outreach plans depending on the industry and competition.

Twitter Handle: @outreachmama

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So there you have it, I hope you have learned a lot from Wendy’s article.

To my dear readers, let me know if you would like to contribute an article, a poem, or even a song you composed, so that we can share it with our fellow moms – this goes whether you have or you do not have your own website. You may get in touch with me by dropping by my Facebook page. Hope you can also hit the like button while you are there so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

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Where to order Smash Cakes

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Where to order Smash Cakes

happypinaymommy — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:08:17 +0000

Wondering where to order smash cakes in the Philippines? Here’s where you can buy or request for a custom made one. (Photo Credits)

Smash Cakes are just so popular in the recent years, as it is a great props for first birthday photo shoots.

In my humble opinion, any cake could be a smash cake as long as it has some type of icing (butter cream is best according to some photographers), since it will just be smashed anyway! But that is just me and my kuripot self. There is of course nothing wrong if you order custom made ones from your favorite cake maker, or buy from your favorite bakeshop so that in case the baby does not even want to smash it then you can still bring the cake home and eat it with the rest of the familia.

My kids got theirs from bakeshops near our house, I just made sure that their respective cakes match the photoshoot theme of their birthday. Of course I still chose the bakeshop that sells yummy cakes so that we can still bring home the remains of the smash cake that was not too messed up (I know to some of you this is a yucky thought, haha).

Anyway for those of you who are wondering where to order smash cakes for your baby in the Philippines, here is a list of —

Where to order Smash Cakes in the Philippines:

1. Supermarket Bakeshops – Every grocery that I frequent to has a grocery bakeshop, where you can buy affordable cakes in different sizes. They may not taste as great as the cakes from specialty or mainstream cake shops but it will definitely serve the purpose of just getting smashed! Prices can start at P125.00 for a small one, and they usually have simple designs and happy colors. Supermarkets that have grocery bakeshops include S & R, Rustan’s, Shopwise, SM Supermarkets, and the now (sadly) burnt Shoppersville Bakeshop.

S & R has their own Cake Decorating Station in Alabang. (Photo taken from S & R’s FB Page)

2. Mainstream Bakeshops – Bakeshops like Red Ribbon and Goldilocks are bakeshops that can deliver generic cakes to your home which can be used as smash cakes. They have enough branches that dot every part of the metro so you can also drive by as needed. Fortune Bakeshop is also yet another bakeshop that sells affordable but nice cakes that can also be used for this purpose. If you want something custom-made then you can also order from them. Prices of round cakes at Red Ribbon start at 330.00 for a small round cake, while a standard round greeting cake from Goldilocks start at P400.00 but they have a cute Rainbow Cake that costs P520.00.

Not really meant to be a smash cake, but if pressed for time, Goldilocks has a Rainbow Cake that can be readily ordered. (Photo taken from Goldilocks’ Webpage)

Last minute decision to have a smash cake pictorial? Order an Ube cake from Red Ribbon Delivery. (Photo taken from Red Ribbon’s Official Website)

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3. Specialty Bakeshops – These are the cake shops that we love to order from whenever there’s a celebration in the family. So why not hit two birds with one stone by ordering from your favorite cake shop, use it for the smash cake photoshoot, and eat what is left of it if it did not get smashed Bakeshops that I can suggest include: Purple Oven (Chocolate campfire smash cake, anyone?), Estrel’s (dainty and yummy for your little one’s first birthday), Conti’s (No, not the mango bravo – sayang – the Strawberry Shortcake I think would look cute for a strawberry shortcake-themed birthday photoshoot!), The Chocolate Kiss (All White Devil’s Food Cake as against a very nice outdoor background perhaps?), Miss Polly’s (Brown Derby could be a great choice) and many more. Go shoot, then go eat!

Super Yummy Estrel’s Caramel Cakes can also be used as a Smash Cake! (Photo taken from Estrel’s FB Page)

The following cakes are online and physical cake shops where you can order smash cakes in the Philippines.

4. J. Cuppacakes – Makes super adorable, and delicious cakes which can be used as smash cakes for your baby. You can choose from their suggested line-up or order a custom made one! They have a shop in SM Jazz, Makati along Jupiter and N. Garcia, and they have a kiosk in SM Megamall. Here’s a link to their FB Page.

Lovely Smash Cake that is just Plain Picture Perfect! J. Cuppacakes stages adorable and fab smash cakes for pictorials and of course eating! (Photo taken from J. Cuppacakes’ FB Page)

5. Sweet Mamita – Mommies from the South here’s one online cake shop worth trying. They make super yummy cakes that are fab and happy at very reasonable prices! For baby girls you may want to consider their giant 3D floral cupcake as smash cake. They can also customize cakes for you! Here’s a link to their FB Page.

This 3D Giant Cupcake is perfect at any angle! Get this smash cake from Sweet Mamita’s! (Photo taken from Sweet Mamita’s FB Page)

6. Sweet Indulgence by Rika – Owned by a fellow Work-at-Home-Mom, Sweet Indulgence by Rika custom bakes cakes that can also be used as smash cakes! We earlier featured Mommy Rika in our Work From Home Mom of the Week, as well as in Our Lactation Cookies article as she also bakes some for nursing moms! Here’s a link to her online bakeshop.

Mommies from the South can order their Custom-Made Smash Cakes from Sweet Indulgence by Rika. (Photo taken from Sweet Indulgence’s Official FB Page)

So, there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more bakeshops that can make smash cakes in Manila, Philippines. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

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Baptismal Souvenir Tokens for Godparent Ninongs and Ninangs

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Baptismal Souvenir Tokens for Godparent Ninongs and Ninangs

happypinaymommy — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 03:11:47 +0000

Looking for Baptismal Souvenir Tokens for Godparent Ninongs and Ninangs? Here are some suggestions. (Photo Credits)

Ninongs and Ninangs are undoubtedly the VIPs in a Christening ceremony. As God parents of the child, they carry a huge responsibility in their shoulders as they will help the parents raise God-fearing children, and at the same time accept the role of being the second parent of the child.

In Filipino Christening or binyags (and even weddings) it is customary to give a special token or gift to the ninongs and ninangs especially since they are no ordinary guests.

If you are still at a loss as to what token to give to your baby’s ninongs and ninangs this post is for you.

Here is happypinaymommy’s list of —

Ideas on Baptismal Souvenir Tokens for Godparent Ninongs and Ninangs:

1. Massage oils — we all need to relax, and choosing nicely packaged massage oils could just be an apt thank you gift for your close friends whom you’ve chosen to become your baby’s godparents. Check out this Massage oil from Faith.Hope.Love. Here is a link to their FB Page

Massage oils are great as thank you souvenir tokens for your child’s godparents. (Photo taken from faith.hope.love’s FB Page)

2. Personalized Notepads — if most of your child’s God parents are you or your husband’s officemates then this could just be a great gift for them. Stay at home moms will equally appreciate it! Check out these Name Garland Notepads from PAPELito. It can come in various sizes available in 3×4, 4×5 and 5×8 notepad or any combination. Here is a link to their FB Page.

Personalized Memopads is a great idea for Baptismal Souvenir Tokens for Godparent Ninongs and Ninangs. (Photo taken from PapeLito’s FB Page)

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3. Succulents. I will never get tired of recommending succulents as gift items simply because they are nice to look at, gives off positive vibes, improves indoor air quality in the home or office, and are generally nice to look at. Check this past post on this to get the list of online and physical stores that sell succulents for giveaways.

Go Green Giveaways supplies super nice succulents in great packaging! Perfect as a Godparent souvenir gift in the Philippines (Photo Published with the Permission of Go Green Giveaways)

4. Linen Sprays and Room fresheners — These may not be super appreciated by the ninongs but the godmothers will surely love it — and so will the ninong’s significant other! Check out these finds from Provence Fragrances in their FB Page here.

Room and Linen Sprays are practical, useful and fab thank you token for godparents in Manila. (Photo taken from Provence Fragrances FB Page)

5. Personalized Clay Magnet or key Chain– This one is not so expensive and is both cute and useful! Looks too cute when personalized! Check out these from E-Clay Souvenirs’ Facebook Shop here.

Personalized Magnets are affordable and cute at the same time. (Photo taken from E-Clay Souvenirs FB Page)

6. Personalized Tea Boxes – These are super fab to give away to your child’s second parents! Knotville Favors comes up with really elegant souvenir token ideas for godparents. Here is a link to their FB Page.

Simple but elegant thank you token for your child’s second parents! (Photo grabbed from Knotville Favors’ FB Page)

7. Anything sweet — Get in touch with your favorite pastry supplier or better yet have your christening cake supplier make a thank you box for the ninongs and ninangs! It could contain pastries, yummy cupcakes, or macarons that match your event’s theme. Check out this cute Christening Cupcake Box from J.Cuppacakes. Here is a link to their FB Page.

Sweets for the sweetest Godparents! These cute Christening cupcake boxes are too fab and yummy. (Photo grabbed from J.Cuppacakes FB Page)

So, there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more Godparent Ninang Christening souvenir token ideas. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

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Nine Christening Baptismal Party Reception Venues

happypinaymommy — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 03:30:04 +0000

Looking for Christening Baptismal Party Reception Venues in the Philippines? Check out our list. (Photo Credits)

I have recently written about restaurants and fastfood chains with kiddie party packages in the Philippines, and I have realized that kiddie parties and christening receptions may require a different type of venue.

And although parents can always celebrate their child’s christening in fastfood restaurants, some families may want to have a reception somewhere more subdued.

Here’s a list of happypinaymommy’s –

Suggested Restaurants for Christening Baptismal Party Reception Venues in Manila:

1. Romulo’s Cafe— if you are not expecting a really huge group for your kid’s christening reception then why not hold it at Romulo’s. The food is great, their venue in Jupiter Street in Makati is nice and most of all you can order lechon too. They also have a branch in the Tomas Morato area. Here is a link to their FB Page for your inquiries. The Manager over at Jupiter is very accommodating. Churches that are accessible to this venue include St. Andrew’s and Sacred Heart.

2. J. Cuppacakes –– Is one great venue also in the Jupiter street area. The catch though is that you can only accommodate I think less than 30 guests or you can always have the whole restaurant closed for your event (yes they are welcome to that idea) check out their FB page here for party information. The cakes are nice and superb, the staff are friendly, the venue is nice and the food is great. The owners are super hands-on too like Julianne and her mom personally answer the emails and they coordinate with the clients. They are flexible with the cake designs too! Churches that are near J. Cuppacakes include St. Andrew’s and Sacred Heart.

One of the coziest Christening Baptismal Party Reception Venues in the Makati area is J. Cuppacakes. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

3. Gloria Maris — If you prefer Chinese dishes then look no further than Gloria Maris. They have banquet halls that can be used for various functions including Christening. Here’s a link to their FB Page.

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4. Stacy’s — is a great place too for more subdued parties like christening receptions and baby showers. They have branches in The Fort and then in Capitol in QC. Churches that are near their QC branch include Sta. Maria Dela Strada in Katipunan, Parish of the Holy Sacrifice inside UP, and St. Peter’s Church along Commonwealth Avenue. Here’s a link to their FB Page for your inquiries.

Stacy’s is a quaint reception area for baptismal parties, baby showers, and birthdays. (Photo taken from their FB Page)

5. Conti’s — some Conti’s restaurants like the one in Greenbelt 2 have a function room that can accommodate intimate to small gatherings. I will no longer mention that cakes and the party food are superb here because it is already a given Here’s a link to their website for your inquiries.

6. Kamayan, Saisaki and Dad’s — it is not generally a quiet or subdued place but it could be a great venue for an after christening party. They have several branches too. Here is a link to their party package info.

Dad’s, Kamayan and Saisaki offers packages for Christening and Baptismal Parties. (Photo taken from Kamayan’s website)

7. Milky Way — this has a relatively larger space compared to the other restaurants in our list and again, like conti’s i will no longer elaborate how great the food is here! For those who have yet to dine here they have great Kare-kare and superb Pinoy dishes that your guests will surely appreciate. It is located along Pasong Tamo in Makati. Their function rooms can accommodate 16, 45, and up to 100 guests respectively. Nearest church here is Don Bosco. Here’s a link to their website.

8. Max’s Restaurant-– is a Filipino institution already for baptismal receptions. They have the following inclusions in their Baptismal party package: Two (2) hours use of venue, Theme Cake, Gift for the baby, Free use of bassinet, Decorated Party Area , Party Balloons, Balloon Centerpieces, Welcome Banner, Invitations Cards, Guest Book with Pen, and Party Hosting. Check out their webpage here.

Max’s restaurant also offers Baptismal or Christening Party packages in almost all of their branches. (Photo taken from their website)

9. Mom and Tina’s Restaurant – Is yet another cozy reception venue that is known for happy comfort food. Their venues can usually accommodate intimate gatherings of about 30 people for their Pasig and South Triangle branches. The set-up is usually for buffet, and the price per head from P700.00 to P960.00. They are however strict when it comes to set-ups as they “do not allow bringing in of food, beverages, desserts, cakes, food giveaways, and candy buffets.” Here is a link to their official webpage.

So there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more restaurants that are great as Christening reception venue. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

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Fastfood and Restaurants with kiddie birthday party packages

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Fastfood and Restaurants with kiddie birthday party packages

happypinaymommy — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:06:20 +0000

Looking for Fastfood and Restaurants with kiddie birthday party packages in the Philippines? (Photo Credits)

Kiddie parties can be stressful in general, and it is always a good thing if the whole family can just book a venue altogether, choose a theme, cake and decor and even lootbag and just come back on your child’s birthday.

Even better is that parents can usually just sit back or focus on entertaining the guests and have fun too while the restaurant crew takes care of everything from the food, the serving, the hosting and the games, and then most important of all — the clean up! They can even load all the gifts your kids got plus left overs to your car.

So before i get carried away, here’s a list of Philippine restaurants and fastfood chains that have kiddie birthday party packages.

Fastfood and Restaurants with kiddie birthday party packages:

1. Mc Donald’s — There’s always a special place in the heart of a child (and a child at heart) for the Happy Meal! Most parties i have attended in McDo are simply fun and enjoyable — they have quite entertaining party hosts too! Check out their food packages here. As of publication of this post they have the following themes: Ben 10, AdventureTime, Winx, and Spongebob Squarepants. Their party meals range from P150-190 per guest, and the party package inclusions are: Use of Party Room, Full Hosting, Party amenities, Games and 30 prizes, 1 gift for the celebrant, an appearance by Grimace, Hamburglar or Birdie.

2. Jollibee — most toddlers know Ja’bee and who wouldn’t recognize the big red bee that dances in the kiddie parties? The good news is you can do the booking, the choosing, and the paying online so there is less hassle especially for moms who just can leave their home or work. They have four themes as of posting and this includes Hello Kitty, Jollitown, Jollibee’s FUN-Tastic Factory, and then their Christening- themed party. Party fee starts at P1500 with a minimum guests of up to 30 pax. Here is a link to their online party booking page.

Jollibee is one of the most loved Fastfood and Restaurants with kiddie birthday party packages in the Philippines. (Photo from Jollibee’s website)

3. Burger king – Does not offer an outright kiddie party package but for P10,000.00 worth of meals you can already use a part of their restaurant as your party venue. This is perfect for moms who want to have flexible party arrangements, and would like to go the DIY route. Check out their FB page here.

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4. Pizza hut — Offers cool party packages especially for those who want to depart from the usual burger-spaghetti-chicken fastfood place. Here’s a link to their party booking information.

5. Racks — offers kiddie party packages that will be enjoyed by both adults and the children. A breath of fresh air if you’ve been used to booking parties for your children in fastfood chains. They have two standard food packages for kids which are priced at P250.00 and P275.00 per child. Adult packages meantime range from P350-460.00 per head as of time of posting. Party package inclusions are: balloons, invites, name cards, thank you cards, and free use of function room. Here’s a link to their website.

6. Max’s — If your whole family is a fan of Max Chicken, why not host your child’s birthday in any of its restaurants. Here are the inclusions of their party packages: Two (2) hours use of venue; Birthday Theme Cake; Party room décor; and Party host. Here’s a link on their party information.

Max’s also offer kiddie birthday party packages. (Photo from Max’s Official Website)

7. Shakey’s — offers sulit packages for parents who want to get more out of the kiddie parties that they host. They can even have buffet set-ups. As of last checking you will usually have to choose a monster meal deal package which starts at around P2,000++ or Just avail of their various party packages. The packages usually include . Here’s a link to their various party packages.

8. Friday’s — for those looking for an alternative to the usual fast food restaurant kiddie party, then TGI Friday’s can be a great choice. Their children’s party package meals starting at P9,500.00 for 30 kids. Party amenities include invites, loot bags, name tags, and TGI Friday’s Birthday Balloons. The Adult Packages meantime vary from P550.00 to P750.00 per person. Theme parties include Disney Princesses, and superheroes among others. They also offer party hosting and party activities such as balloon twisting, Glitter Tattoo, Face Painting, Bubble Show & Magic Show for a separate rate package. Check out their party and events information here.

9. Kenny Rogers — offers party packages for kiddie birthday parties! Kiddie party packages are at P9,400.00 and P9,550.00 for every 30 children. This already includes Lootbags, balloons, game prizes, use of venue, birthday banner, name badges, decorated party area, party hose and event assistants. As of posting they have three party themes that you can choose from: Wonderland Adventure, Space Voyager, and Sports Party. Adult food packages meantime vary at P280.00 per head, to P350.00 per head. Here is a link to their website.

Kenny Roger’s Roasters also offers kiddie party packages. (Photo from Kenny Roger’s Roasters official website)

10. KFC — if your kid loves KFC, then you may want to consider celebrating his or her birthday party there. You can choose from several themes, and the five menu packages for kids and adults. Their party packages include loot bags, use of venue, balloons, game prizes, guest posters, activity trays liners, party decors, party hats, as well at the birthday party hosting. They also have another party package that comes with a birthday cake and a mascot meet and greet. Here’s a link to their party theme information.

11. Don Henrico’s Pizza – Also offers party packages in and out of their store. They have three kiddie meal packages that start at P280.00 per head, P310.00 per head, to P365.00 per head. For adults, they offer a buffet style set up that ranges from P430.00 to P575.00 per person. Party freebies include invitation cards, thank you cards, birthday gift, birthday streamer, party hosting, sound set-up, table set-up for cake and buffet amenities. They also offer optional amenities for a happier and more enjoyable party. Here’s a link to their party information.

So there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more restaurants that offer kiddie party packages. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

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Baptismal Party Souvenir Ideas

happypinaymommy — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:29:38 +0000

Looking for Baptismal Party Souvenir Ideas for your christening or Dedication celebration in the Philippines? Here are some Suggestions. (Photo Credits to E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories)

One of the concerns of most parents who are about to have their baby christened is the Baptismal Souvenirs that they will give away to their guests.

There are tons of ideas out there, and it can get overwhelming really. There are a lot of considerations in choosing for Baptismal souvenirs, and apart from matching the theme, it should of course fit the budget, and for me – it should be practical. Practical in a sense that it would not just get tossed by the guests as soon as they come home from your party.

After attending too many binyag and dedication parties in the Philippines, and seeing a lot of possible souvenir items out there, here are some of my suggested –

Baptismal Party Souvenir Ideas:

1.Succulents – Giving out succulents is somewhat cool, and of course, can be useful as a plant décor in your guest’s home or office. It is not so expensive too as it can go as low as P40.00 each in Dangwa. For those who may not have the time to brave the traffic to that part of Manila, then it may be best to just order online – after all some stores can customize a greeting and a label for each pot. Check out my past post on this to get the list of online and physical stores that sell succulents for giveaways. Below meanwhile is a photo of one of the souvenirs that Go Green Giveaways supply to their clients. Check out their FB Shop here.

Go Green Giveaways supplies Succulent giveaways for Binyags, Birthdays, Weddings, and event Corporate Events. (Photo Published with the Permission of Go Green Giveaways)

2. Baby Cologne Spray – This is fun and fab especially when nicely packaged like this one from Provence Fragrances. Of course clients get to choose the scent and according to Provence Fragrances, their clients often choose kiddie scents for kid-related events such as baptism and first and seventh birthdays. The kiddie scents match the sticker label which has a theme/design related to kids, price range is usually around P40.00 to P60.00 per bottle. Here is a link to their FB Shop.

Cologne Spray made by Provence Fragrances makes a nice and refreshing giveaway for a Christening Celebration. (Published with the permission of Provence Fragrances)

3. Scented candles on a jar or tin — These are welcome gifts for me as it is always relaxing to light up a candle during stressful days. Check out Party Favors PH’s FB shop here.

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4. Hand sanitizers — talk about useful stuff, this one will surely be used up by your guests especially if you were able to choose a generic clean scent that they will like. You can do a DIY hand sanitizer here, or go the hassle-free route and order from various suppliers out there like The Gift Corner. The gift corner can feature the name of your child and then the date of his christening in front, and then some of his stats at the back portion of the bottle. Price range is at P25.00 to P40.00 per piece with a minimum order of 30 pieces. Clients have five scents to choose from and they can request for the color of the gel that will be used for the sanitizer. Check out their FB Page here.

Hand Sanitizer as Christening party souvenir. The Gift Corner offers five scents and clients can choose the gel color. (Photo published with the permission of The Gift Corner)

5. Kiddie stool — it may be too big for your guests to lug around but hey most parents say they have been able to use it at home as well — kiddie stools or stools for home service manicuristas (haha very titas of manila). One of the highly recommended suppliers is Handicrafts Atbp you may check out their FB Shop here. I canvassed from different stores and the price range usually for mini stools is at around P90.00 to P95.00 apiece and then a bigger kiddie stool at around P185.00 per piece.

6. Anything on a mason jar — yes, the mason jar is useful already to begin with now put in something sweet and yummy, then that will be a great giveaway to bring home. Some put candies, color coordinated jellies or mallows, cookies or what have yous in the jar and tie it up with a cool ribbon and piece of cloth to match the event’s color motif. Check out my past post on where to buy mason jars and candies for candy buffet if and when you will allow yourself to be bitten by the DIY bug. Do not forget to find ribbons in this past post too!

7. Personalized Mini Pillows — you can always give out pillows to your guests. These are usually useful in the car or even in the home. Just be mindful of the design so it is important to commission a supplier who can create that fab token for your guests. Try Mommy Grace of Imprints. Price range is at P90.00 to P150.00 depending on the design.

Mini Pillows are a plush, useful party giveaways! Check out these personalized mini pillows from Imprints. (Photo published with the permission of Imprints)

8. Rosary or Rosary Bracelet— I have attended a lot of catholic christening parties that give out rosaries as souvenirs. This one from Party Favors PH looks lovely.

Rosary is a usual giveaway during Christening Celebrations in the Philippines. (Photo taken from the FB Page of Party Favors PH)

If you want a nice rosary bracelet, then you may want to check this out from E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories.

Rosary Bracelets that are uniquely designed by E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories. They come in nice, elegant boxes too! (Photo taken from E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories’ FB Page)

9. Polymer Clay Refrigerator Magnets— are cute and functional, and would definitely be a happy souvenir to take home coming from a party. Look at these adorable magnet giveaways from E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories Price range is at P55.00 to P200.00 per piece depending on the complexity of the design. Check out their FB Shop here.

Clay magnets make a cute baptismal party souvenir. These are handmade by E Clay Accessories and Souvenirs. (Photo published with the permission of E Clay Souvenirs and Accessories)

So, there you have it. I will be updating this post as I come across more binyag party souvenir ideas. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

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Where to buy Supplies for DIY Candy Buffets in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:35:53 +0000

Doing your child’s own candy buffet? Here’s where you can Where to buy Supplies for DIY Candy Buffets in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

More and more moms are becoming practical nowadays that they try DIY projects for their children’s stuff (like cloth diapers, wipes, accessories), and even supplies like Fabcons – I wrote about it here, and even detergents etc.

Parties of course are a huge expense especially if your family is the type to hold big events. A cost-efficient method is to resort on DIY for some aspects of the party – or for more adventurous and crafty mommies – DIY the whole party itself.

I earlier wrote about where to find DIY Party Supplies (read it here), and I have monitored that it is one of my widely read posts. Now I am giving you a more specific blog entry that deals with one dainty, fun, and yummy aspect of any family event – The Candy Buffet!

So for mommies out there who are doing a DIY on their little tot’s candy buffet, here is –

Where to buy Supplies for DIY Candy Buffets in the Philippines:

1. S & R – S & R stores can provide your needs for chocolates and sweets. Here you can find big packs of imported chocolates, candies, and gummy stuff kids usually like. Check out their website here for their branches. If you are not a member, you can ask any member-friend to tag you along!

2. Chocolate Lovers – Where else can you find all those sweet and yummy treats sans the packaging that you will not need but at Chocolate Lovers? They have a branch in Cubao, for inquiries and directions to the store here is a link to their website.

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3. Sweet Craft – If you live near the Shaw Boulevard area then go to Sweet Craft, it is near Dansalan Gardens and yes you can find a lot of baking needs, as well as candies and sweets for your candy buffet. Here’s their FB Page.

4. Online and Brick-and-Mortar Baking Supplies Stores – If you have a baking supplies store in your neighborhood, then better check it out because they will be selling those sweets you can readily put on your candy jars! They also have the gummy jellies, candy coated chocolates, the works basically. They will most likely have online shops to like Bakers’ Basket Baking Supplies (apart from the sweets they have all those dainty items and decors that you will need), Little MJ Baking and Party Supplies (also for those dainty stuff for the candy buffet).

5. Divisoria – Well you have to be discerning about this if and when you will decide to source chocolates and sweets here – as you know there are unscrupulous sellers that may sell counterfeit candies and chocolates, or even expired goods. I am not saying this is the case in all of the stores in the area, but we better be mindful about all these especially since candy buffets attract children the most. What I can tell you though is that you can get supplies for the candy buffet table here like the jars, decorations, liners and the like. Special mention for the famous Tabora Street, and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

6. Dapitan Arcade – If you are looking into nice jars, serving wares and the like then Dapitan Arcade is the place for you. Super affordable prices even for unique pieces! After the party, I’m sure you can reuse the wares you’ve bought from here in all your other events, or even as your home decor.

7. Department Stores – You will be surprised because tiered plates and nice jars and other stuff you may use in your candy spread are also available in your nearest department stores. Just be more imaginative! Department stores you ay want to check out include Robinson’s Department Store Galleria Branch, SM Makati, and Landmark Makati.

8. UPDATED MAY 13, 2016: Sugar and Spice Manila — If you want Pinterest-style sweets wrapped in fancy papers, the head to Sugar and Spice Manila’s FB shop, and let your mind be dazzled with the many wrapping designs and yummy sweets they have to offer. Check out their page here.

9. UPDATED JUNE 23, 2016: Joshua Gummies: I have come across a lot of Moms who made their DIY candy buffet with supplies coming from this FB Shop, so you may wanna check them out. They have gummies, jellies, pika pika, and more importantly packages for DIY candy buffets if you do not want to get bothered with thinking of candy combinations. Here is a link to their FB shop.

10. UPDATED June 23, 2016: Candy Corner PH: Remember those stalls we try so hard to avoid when we go out in the mall with the kids in tow? Yes you can shop online via their website, plus they can even have party carts for you or make the DIY Canddy buffet for your child’s party altogether! Absolutely no hassle on your part, so if you’ve got the extra moolah for it then might as well get them as your supplier. Here is a link to their website.

11. UPDATED: August 4, 2016: MaraElla’s Party Supplies Store — If you are from Cebu then this may be the Candy Buffet Supplies Shop that you should be ordering from to also save up on shipping fees! They have gummies, chocolates, and other sweets that can fill your DIY Candy Buffet Jars and Serving Wares. Check out their FB Store here.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy Supplies for DIY Candy Buffets in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more shops. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on DIY Candy Buffet Ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vup6RRosQS0

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Where to buy DIY Party Supplies in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:47:38 +0000

Want to throw a DIY party? Here’s where you can buy DIY Party Supplies in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

Parties are fun, but it could be very expensive. And this is why most moms who would like to save up on their children’s parties would want to try the DIY or Do-it-yourself route in some (or all) aspects of the party they are throwing.

There are many places where you could buy DIY Party Supplies in the Philippines. In Manila for instance, Divisoria is the most common bagsakan area where you really could buy everything you would have wanted for your DIY Party in Manila at a super cheap cost.

But not all moms have the time and energy to trek to Divi. So for those moms this post is for you.

Where to buy DIY Party Supplies in the Philippines:

Divisoria – The malls in Divisoria like 168 has all the party needs that you may like.. from balloons, to decorations, to give-aways, and game prizes, they have it all at a tiny fraction of the cost that you would have to shell out if you were to buy in malls! At the same time you may also head to Ilaya and Tabora Streets (yes the same streets where you can buy some DIY Cloth Diaper Supplies and Fabric which I wrote about here and here) for other DIY supplies.
Malls – Some malls have party supplies shops that sell DIY party goods minus the stress that comes with divi shopping. These include the bazaar area in Market, Market Taguig (I think it is named Eden’s), Celebrations Party Central in Rockwell Powerplant Mall (dizzying Pinterest-style stocks, super fun!), Invitation House at Greenbelt 5 (nice pinterest-style craft materials – you can also order customized birthday buntings in Manila here, as well as invites, personalized chocolate wrappers, and the like). If you are from the San Juan or Quezon City area, then you may wanna check out the party supplies stalls over at V-Mall and Greenhills particularly Regina’s. Toy stores like Toys R Us also have a party supplies aisle, and so with big book stores!

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Department Stores – If you are gunning for a pinterest-worthy candy buffet but you want to remain on budget then check out the displays over at Landmark Makati, SM Department stores (the bigger ones like that in SM Makati has a lot in store!), as well as Robinson’s Department Stores. They have nice tiered muffin/cupcake holders, Giant Mason-Jar like juice jugs, as well as other wares that you may use in your candy buffet!
Dapitan Arcade – Again, if you are aiming for an “instagrammable” birthday spread, then head on over at Dapitan QC (yes the same place where you can buy super affordable Christmas and Home Decors) and check out the homewares there that are usually unique, can be classic – can be avant garde! I am sure you will buy more than what you intended to buy which is actually bad for the budget but happy for your mommy heart.
“Odd Ball” Stores – If you are from the South then you may want to check out Uniwide Warehouse along Sucat Road. I earlier included this place as a great location to shop for cheap and cheerful Christmas decors, but hey they have great DIY Party supplies too but it is up to you to rummage and look around in their big warehouse. For those in the QC Area, head on over at Katipunan, and across La Vista – I am sure you know this if you are from the area – you will see Shoppersville Supermarket. Go to the second floor and there you can buy the bamboo pabitin stuff if your party will be needing such, and they also have pinatas among other games for the parties.They also have super cheap but funny-looking candies that will remind you of your gradeschool years (hello Moony and Mikmik, and Lala)! They also have plastic balloons, divi toys etc that you can put inside your party lootbags. They also have other party favors, party hats, and banners. Another useful tip – they also customize cakes at a very affordable price – check out their bakeshop. You may also wanna go around your neighborhood to check out your community party supplies shop. If you do not need a lot, then Toys R Us also has themed plates, hats, serving wares, and lootbags, plus balloons for you, which are actually very similar to what you can see in Rustan’s Supermarkets!
Facebook Shops – There are many facebook-based shops that sell party supplies, but here are some you may wanna check out: My Little Party Shop Manila – has super nice party supplies for your theme parties which include serving wares, buntings, decors and balloons – here is a link to their FB Shop. If you however are looking for the online Divisoria type of FB Shop for your DIY Party then check out Party Items Express for hassle-free shopping. They have balloons, decors, party favors, special game prizes, loot bags, as well as other craft supplies. Check out their FB Page here. Marykiel’s on the other hand has various types of balloons as well as other DIY Party supplies in the Philippines. Here is a link to their shop.
UPDATED: June 23, 2016: 854 Party Mania — Is a haven for DIY Party moms! And why not they have almost everything that you could ever need. They have a store in Divi, but they have this website (which according to them is only surf-able via google chrome), where you can place your orders. Check out their stuff, it is very affordable as well! Here is a link to their website.
UPDATED: June 23, 2016: Party Basics Online — This is the same line of party products that you usually see in malls and stores. Yes they have an online shopping platform so you can avoid the traffic and shop at the comforts of your own home! Here is a link to their website.
UPDATED August 04, 2016: Party Pieces by Zoey — Is another party supplies shop that offers nice and creative DIY supplies like plates, lootbags, decors and even invites. Check out their FB shop here.
UPDATED August 4, 2016: Mara Ella’s Party Supplies — Is a Cebu-Based Party supplies shop that has a wide array of loot bag fillers, party bags and pails, DIY Decor and more. Check out their FB Store here.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy DIY Party Supplies in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more shops. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on DIY Party Ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1-1Cs0Zlew

Where to buy Mason Jars in the Philippines

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Where to buy Mason Jars in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:26:53 +0000

Are you looking to Buy Mason Jars in the Philippines? (Photo Credits)

If you are looking for Mason Jars, and where to buy them then this post is for you. I so like mason jars because they are classic, functional, and at the same time a great way to organize a home. That is why when I say a box of mason jars in a mall outlet near our place I grabbed a box, and made use of the many jars in there for our drinks, salads, soups (for serving-sized portions), our kitchen supplies, make ahead meals in serving sizes, cooking oil for recycling and the like.

Before I get carried away, I will be giving you already the list of where you can buy mason jars in the Philippines. These stores could either be physical stores,or could be online as well.

Places where you can buy Mason Jars in the Philippines:

Department Stores – You will be surprised because mason jars are aplenty in some department stores particularly SM and Robinsons’, and they come in various sizes and colors. Some even the mug type. If you want to just buy a couple, then it is ok to buy here, but if you will be using it as gifts, giveaways or you just want to buy in bulk, then read the rest of this post.
True Value – Here’s where I bought my first box of Mason Jars, and I have been buying here ever since. It is relatively cheap. More than a year ago the 16 oz wide-mouth jar, if I am not mistaken will cost less than P70.00 if bought in boxes. There are true value outlets in Rockwell, Century City, Glorietta, etc

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Lazada– If you want to shop online, and want to settle on a cash-on-delivery basis then you might as well buy your Mason jars over at Lazada. You can get this set for less than P300.00 – buy it here. They also have bigger mason jars that are great for when you have visitors over at your home.
Divisoria – For those who are brave enough to go to Divisoria amidst the heavy traffic, then why not head to the Tabora Street and find mason jars there that are sold individually or by bulk.
Mason Jars PH – This is a Faceboook shop that sells a lot Ball Mason Jars in different styles, sizes and colors! Mason Jars PH for instance has a lot of Mason Jar styles in stock and they ship nationwide. Here is a link to their shop.
Instagram Shops – There are also a lot of Instagram Shops that sell Mason Jars, and these include All in the Bag — see the link here and then Green Selections, among others. Green Selections for one sells plastic storage caps for Mason Jars! (Truly what you will want especially if you will be storing liquids in your jar! Love this!), check out her shop here.
OLX – You can find a lot of Mason Jar sellers in this site. Usual caution though should be exercised when buying as some do not have Social Media Shops or websites where you can make follow-ups if ever.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy mason jars in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more shops. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on how to sterilize mason jars:

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Where to buy Baptismal Gowns Outfits in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:33:29 +0000

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Are you looking for shops where you can buy Baptismal Gowns Outfits in the Philippines? (Photo Credits)

If you are already planning out the christening or baptism of your baby then this post is for you.

I earlier wrote about the baptismal requirements for Catholics in the Philippines in this post, and we know that the next question is where to buy the outfit or baptismal gown.

I was lucky because Mamita sent a Christening gown for Achi to wear many years ago, since we were able to preserve it, we just have it dry cleaned as needed and it has been passed on to shobe and all.

Anyway, for those looking for baptismal gowns —

Here are some places where you can buy Baptismal gowns outfits in the Philippines:

1. Department Stores — Rustan’s has a great selection of baptismal gowns for you to choose from. If you want something more affordable but still nice then you may head to bigger SM department stores like SM Makati and SM Megamall for better choices. My ex-officemate J, meantime swears by Landmark Makati when it comes to affordable yet fab formal wear for babies and kids so you may want to check it out too.

2. Mothercare — their bigger stores have more choices, and I think I saw some at their BGC branch and in Greenbelt 5.

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3. Baclaran — My friend, D, runs to Baclaran for just about anything. And she says if you have an eye for fab designs then you can just land in Baclaran a more affordable version of the one you saw at the mall. She says the christening gowns here has the same quality as those in the department stores at less than half the price! The stalls are just in the periphery of the Baclaran Church, so after paying a visit, why not shop around?

4. Lazada — if you do not want to be bothered by the epic traffic situation then Lazada is your best bet. They have these cute little buy christening outfits that are quite cheap like this baby tuxedo set, which you can buy here for P999.00. They have quite a few gowns like this chiffon dress, which you can buy here for just P800.00.

5. Baobao babies — this FB store has traditional christening gowns that are on hand. The prices range from P2,800 to P3K++ as of posting. The gowns come with caps and booties. These are really nice and lovely – white and ecru usually. Check out the designs here.

6. Celestina & Co. — if your baby is somewhat older, or if you want a non-traditional gown and just a formal wear for her then this is the online store to go to. I love this shop actually because it makes choosing clothes for babies and young kids a lot easier. They have tons of accessories to. Check out their website here.

7. UPDATED 11/19/2015: Periwinkle — Thanks to my dear friend Mareng H, for letting me know that this shop sells Christening outfits too. Apparently my inaanak, Sophie, wore a Periwinkle Pina Gown during her Christening. She says the range of Christening outfits there are around P2,000.00 at that time. Periwinkle has branches in ATC, all Rustan’s Department Stores, Shangri-la mall, Eastwood, and even in Marquee Mall, plus a host of other bigger and popular malls. They also have an online shopping site through Zalora, here.

8. UPDATED: Sept 03, 2016: Cudsly.com –– This shopping website also has christening and baptismal gowns for both boys and girls. Check out the selection here.

9. UPDATED: Sept 03, 2016: Shopee.ph — Find brand new and pre-loved baptismal and Christening gowns in this new shopping and selling site. Download their mobile app via the app store or google play, or shop from their website here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy Christening gowns and baptismal outfits in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more. For the online stores, I included the links of the shops so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Catholic mommies, you may wanna watch this:

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/11/09/happypinaymommy-coms-wahm-of-the-week-9-mommy-aiko-cortuna/

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