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Decorating Donuts as a fun screenfree activity

happypinaymommy — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:25:14 +0000

Looking for a screenfree activity that can also serve as merienda? Try donut decorating!

My suggested screen-free activity for the week is donut decorating. Kids will have so much fun decorating donuts , as it also doubles up as a pretend activity for them.

These are easy to bake donuts that I have made ahead of time. I will be sharing the recipe soon, but you can check out Lutong Tinapay’s post on Choco Wacko donuts here https://youtu.be/yx5TiSPRu4g because her tutorial is eacy to follow for homebakers like me.

You just need some sprinkles on hand which can be bought from the baking aisles in your favorite grocery, any bakestore, or online. These are really affordable too.

Screenfree activities for kids under lockdown

So it had been another happy and messy afternoon in our household. I baked some chocolate cake donuts for the first time and the littles were thrilled to decorate them!!
Sprinkles upon sprinkles of fun colors that got them all entertained! A happy screenfree activity that gets everyone busy and happy, and at the same time it satisifies the cravings.
I haven’t summoned the courage to buy donuts since the lockdown. I figured I could just bake some and hit two birds with one stone: fill tummies and keep kids busy!

But if you do not have the time or the ingredients to bake donuts on your own, then ring up a trusted baker for delivery, heat the donuts in the oven as an extra safety precaution, before handing it over to the kids to decorate and eat. For more take out food safety you may want to check out this past article >> https://happypinaymommy.com/2020/06/17/how-to-worry-less-about-food-delivery-during-this-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-worry-less-about-food-delivery-during-this-pandemic

Thanks for stopping by. Hope everyone in your family is healthy, happy, and safe. God bless!

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Where to buy cheap but good quality kiddie bikes in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:06:39 +0000

Are you looking for kiddie bikes in the Philippines? (Photo Credits)

If you are planning to buy a kiddie bicycle for your child then this post is for you.

Bikes may be expensive so it is very much understandable if parents will look for an affordable but high quality alternative to those sold in malls and toy stores.

Where to buy cheap but good quality kiddie bikes in the Philippines:

Cartimar — apart from pets and PX goods (pardon the dated term!), you can find imported and local kiddie bikes in the many stalls in this Pasay landmark. My Kuya Billy strongly recommends Cristy’s Bike Shop. Alternatively, you may also wanna check out Paulina’s Bike Shop.
Quiapo — I was surprised to see many baby trikes and kiddie bicycles in this area particularly opposite the road where Quiapo church is or the Espana-bound side. The bikes look just like those that are sold in big supermarkets like the Hypermart or Shopwise. It is super cheap too!

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Second-hand stores — if you don’t mind buying a second hand bike or trike for your kid then check out your neighborhood Japan surplus stores because they will surely have two to three in stock. If you do not see one around your neighborhood and you leave in QC then head to Araneta Center particularly where the old Rustan’s is and you will see this Japan surplus store that has kiddie bikes and trikes along with the other baby gears that they sell. Word of caution though — thoroughly clean and recondition the bike first and conduct a thorough check up before giving it to your child.
Neighborhood Bike Stores — I am pretty sure there is at least one in a Major thoroughfare nearest your home and such shops are worth checking out especially if you do not want to be trapped in traffic going to Quiapo or Cartimar. They may be not as cheap but obviously the bikes and trikes they sell are more affordable versus the ones sold in the mall.
Lazada — buying a bike may be a hassle especially if you will just use public transportation to take it home. Why not buy it online instead and since most may be more than Php1,000.00 you can get free shipping from Lazada. If you got it cheaper and you gotta pay for shipping — the cost could just be the same or even less especially if you’d have to take a cab to bring the bike home. Check out this kiddie bike for your little girl –buy it here and this bike for your little boy — buy it here. They also have baby trikes — buy it here.
Online shops –OLX has a long list of second hand and brand new bike sellers. You just have to be discerning in your purchase, and be more cautious as some sellers do not have an online store where you can do follow ups if ever. Then there also are other online sellers that are worth checking out:

Mars kingdom bikes — has kidide bicycles starting at P2200.00. Check out their FB shop here.
Strider No Pedal Balance Bikes – Well I have seen this bike in action, and Achi liked it a lot. They usually do demos where families converge outdoors, so one time, we chanced upon the. It is a little bit pricey, but I think my kid had fun. Here is a link to their website.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other bike shops where you can buy cheap but good quality bicycle for kids in the Philippines. Again, i did not include the bike shops in Home Depot Ortigas (Al Terra), in BGC, Toys R Us, or Toy Kingdom, and other mall-based bicycle stores simply because the subject of this post is CHEAP but good quality bikes. I am pretty sure they give discounts but since we are talking about cheap all year round, hence the above list.

I will be updating this post as I discover more. Do not forget that along with the bike, purchase safety gears which include helmet, elbow pads, knee pads as well as good quality sneakers and reflectors. Brief your child about what he or she can do and what she cannot, along with other safety measures in riding a bicycle. More importantly, close supervision is the key. Bike with your kid. One of my fondest childhood memories included me and my dad’s regular Sunday cycling around our neighborhood!

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Leaving you with this video on bike safety for kids:

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Fun Meryenda Recipes you can Prepare with your Kids

happypinaymommy — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 16:05:09 +0000

Meryenda Recipes you Can Prepare with your Kids. (Photo Credits)

Are your weekends starting to get boring? Are the rains confining you and the very energetic kids at home?

Worry no more mommies. Get busy in the kitchen and hit two birds with one stone. Have a “cooking activity” with the kids and prepare them meryenda at the same time! Perfect weekend bonding!

Here are some fun meryenda recipes you can prepare with your kids:

1. Milo balls — Here is a fun recipe of this sure fire yummy meryenda that will make any tiny tot, with tiny hands, excited to eat what they have just prepared. Just do not forget to have the brush their teeth after. Check out the recipe here. If you do not have access to arrow root biscuits the local MARIE biscuit is an excellent alternative.

2. Palitaw — I remember when i was younger, there was an episode of Batibot showing the kids how to make palitaw. ISince then i have always begged my Inay to buy Galapog in the market so we can make palitaw. How fun! even the process of roasting the sesame seeds and mixing sugar to it will surely delight your kids! Here is a recipe you can follow.

3. Ginataang Bilo-Bilo — Just like the palitaw, i have always had a blast whenever inay puts me in charge of making this for the Guinataang Halo-halo, my mom usually requests her to make. I tried cooking this with Achi, and she is just so happy that there is a clay-like food that is glutinous rice balls! Check out this recipe.

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4. Jelly popsicle — You can definitely make jelly Popsicle even if you do not have the molds! Achi had so much fun when we did this recipe, and just used our ice cube tray, and stock hard plastic straw. Of course it would be best if you have those colorful popsicle makers! Here is the recipe we used. Just use any type and brand of juice that you like, and any type and brand of your favorite powdered gelatin

5. Polvoron — Another childhood meryenda i used to make. Achi had so much fun with molding these and wrapping them in colorful Japanese paper. Try it in your hoe. There are many variations already, like ones covered in chocolate, or those infused with pinipig, peanuts of what have you. Let your kids decide. Here is the recipe.

6. Buko Pandan — This is super cool! From making the green jelly and cutting it into whatever shape you like (instead of the usual cubes), to shaving buco strips, and mixing in all the ingredients! Kids are just so happy when making this fun meryenda that can also be your dessert come dinner time. Here is an easy to follow recipe.

7. Pizza Pandesal — This is very easy, and definitely the kids will love the spreading the pizza sauce, grating cheese then using it as toppings, putting in ham and pineapple. Super perfect for those afternoons when everything tends to be boring. Fun times! Check out the recipe here. Achi and i have also ventured into making pizza with a store-bought pizza dough, but that is for another blog post

If you are looking for more ideas, check out this book that my sister in law gifted me recently. it contains a whopping 200 recipes that both you and your kids will love!!! and these are healthy recipes at that. I was actually asking her to procure it for me but tadaaaaa, she gave it as a surprise when she came home from the States!!!

Anyway, so there you go, hope you all had wonderful ideas on what meryenda recipes you can prepare with your kids. They will surely be thrilled to hep you it in the kitchen, so let those little hands do the prepping!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Leaving you with a video of Espasol prepping — one of the recipes me and achi would like to try soon:

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/08/13/filipino-soup-recipes-for-breastfeeding-mommies/

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