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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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Leaving you with this video on DIY ideas for christening parties.

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!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

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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!

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Leaving you with this video on DIY Party Ideas:

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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.

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Baptismal Requirements for Catholics in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:50:21 +0000

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Baptismal Requirements for Catholics in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

Times have changed. When my eldest child had her christening everything was a breeze. the Baptismal requirements for Catholics back then were not as many as what we have now. Just fill out church form, choose a date, pay a stipend, list down the names of the sponsors, and bam! you go to the church on your scheduled date, bring candles with pretty ribbons, and christening is done.

Two years after my eldest kid’s christening, one of my BFFs got me to be one of the god parents of her cute, adorable child S. She asked for a copy of my Baptismal Certificate because it is now required by the church. She also mentioned in passing that she chose the church she chose because it does not require god parents to attend a seminar. Did not gave it much thought, until now that I remembered making a blog post out of it.

So apparently now, there are new baptismal requirements for Catholic families like us.

So for you catholic readers, here are the Baptismal Requirements for Catholics in the Philippines:

1. Church – It would be better if you will have your child baptized in the Church that has jurisdiction over your residence. If not they will require you to ask for a clearance/endorsement from your parish church.

2. Schedule – Some churches require a couple of weeks’ lead time for the schedule of your child. In our parish it is encouraged to register/schedule the appointment around one month before. Even then, most weekends are already fully booked especially the individual christening schedules, so would be best to go four to six weeks before your intended date.

3. Individual or Group – It is cheaper of course to join a group baptism, but some families prefer an individual schedule.

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4. Payment – I cannot put in an amount here simply because churches have varied charges. Basically this will depend on how many sponsors/witnesses you have so the more ninongs and ninangs your child will have, the more you would have to shell out. The only guarantee our parish church has is that if and when you ABSOLUTELY have no money to spare for your child’s christening, they can do it for free, you will just have to wait for the mass baptismal schedule for that particular period of time. Of course it would be weird if you availed of this, and then during your party you’d have friends over for a drinking spree. I think this should be availed on an ‘honesty system’ basis.

5. Child’s Birth Certificate – Most parishes would like to have this as soon as you register for a christening date. They will just ask for a copy i think, not an NSO or CTC, but just the same bring your original copy, and have the photocopied one to submit. My parish’s requirement may be different from yours when it comes to documentation.

6. Parent’s Marriage Certificate – Parents should present a copy of their catholic marriage certificate. For those married under civil rites, as well as common law / live-in couple / single parents, you will be interviewed by the Parish Priest. OF COURSE THE CHURCH WILL NOT REFUSE TO BAPTIZE YOUR CHILD no matter what the circumstance is between you and or your partner.

Ninongs and Ninangs

7. Sponsor’s Catholic Baptismal or Confirmation Certificate – You just need a minimum of one pair for you to have a sponsor or ninong and ninang. Our Parish accepted the Baptismal Certificates of our BFFs. IF your chosen ninong or ninang does not have any of these, then she can still be a ninong or ninang to your child, but on paper, he or she will just be a “witness.” Only those with Baptismal Certificate and/or Confirmation certificate will be included in the Baptismal Certificate of the child.

IF the godparents you chose for your child are non-Catholics, they may still be godparents, but just like those without any requirement to present, they will just be ‘witnesses’ to the Christening. I am guessing of course that this is because being a God Parent also has a lot to do with religion and faith, so you should share the same belief as the God Parents of your child. I may be wrong though so ask your parish priest. *wink*

Also, it just came to my attention that some parishes have a maximum number of sponsors – five in the case of the parish of my friend. I am thinking if you have more than that number, they could still be ninongs and ninangs, but not just on paper.

8. Seminar – Parents and God parents are required to attend an at least two-hour parish seminar usually conducted on weekends to give way for working parents. Parents can choose which date to attend, as long as it is before the christening date. In our parish, this was fun and informative – basically about the sacraments, and the role of parents and god parents in the life of the child. I advise that you bring some light snacks and bottled water for your godparents because some could go for three hours, and there is no free snack 

9. Celebration of the Actual Baptism – Make sure to be prompt, and would be great if you could be in church 15 minutes before the schedule.

10. Candles – Some parishes provide free candles. But if you would like to personalize your candles and wax catchers then by all means bring your own  NO NEED FOR LIGHTERS OR MATCHES and you will know why during the seminar 

11. Dress Code – No special dress or baptismal gown is required. All that you need is an all-white clothing for the baby and a white cap or mini veil. If you forgot about this, or do not have the budget for it, most churches will provide you with a white cloth to drape on your baby. There is a religious symbolism to it, I just forgot – sorry Father S.  But of course no one will prevent you from having that really cool christening gown for your baby. After all this is a milestone event.

Of course parents, sponsors, witnesses and guests should abide by church dress code so no spaghetti straps, minis or micro minis, haltered dresses, and plunging and backless blouses or dresses for females, and no sandos, and shorts for males.

12. Photography and Video Coverage – Some churches do not allow too much photos and videos during the celebration, and that they just set a specific time for this. Just ask your parish about this upon registering your child for a christening appointment, so you will be informed of the guidelines.

So there you go mommies, hope you had an idea on what to prepare for the Christening Rites. I suggest that for busy mommies, prepare the requirements even before registering your child so you would not have to go back and forth to the parish, Have a couple of dates in mind too.

More important is what comes after – and no it is not the party. It is how we will raise our child to become a good Christian.

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