We are one of the family that dream to have our very own house. A house that we can tell it to every body that this is our very own. Until now my husband and I are scouting where we can buy our dream house but of course there so many things to consider. Some of these considerations are the location that we find many places appealing enough for us, we want a peaceful community, we want it to be near to some of the establishment that we can drop by and visit, and so many more consideration since we do have 2 kids.

I was glad that I got the opportunity to visit Ovialand's model houses to get more options in choosing our dream house. Ovialand is located at Sto. Tomas Batangas. I thought it is very far, but it was just 45 minutes away from Manila, and more of living both in a urban and rural community.
As I checked all the model units that Ovialand offers, I think I'll be having them on my list of potential house to buy. I think I'll be enjoying to live here. What's surprising is that  they got a garden area that my husband will love. He likes to do gardening and plant different kinds of flowers, orchids, and some leafy vegetables.

Here are the Model Units:










The design of each house is inspired by Rustic Italian that merges urban and old Italian style. Italian living is somewhat new in me. Among the three model units, I love the Amore, offers bigger space. Most of the Family needs bigger space because we usually have an extended family so I think Amore is the best for us.
Here's some information about Ovialand's Terrazza de Sto. Tomas. It is a 5.8 hectare property with 333 units. It has three model units: Amore (single detached, 99 sqm.), Dolce (duplex, 75 sqm) and Bacci (Quad, 65-86 sqm). The private community also has their own clubhouse, recreational court and landscaped pocket gardens.









If ever you'll be interested to own a property at Terrazza de Sto. Tomas, Ovialand gives its customers premium customer service with extensive step by step assistance so that they will find the perfect home they deserve. Each peso we earn deserves the right investment and at Ovialand, they can assure you that they will provide affordable yet top of the notch investment when it comes to their projects. From your house purchase all the way to property management, Ovialand will surely give you the lifestyle you DESERVE and you will find that at Terrazza de Sto. Tomas.

Ms. Fatima Olivares-Vital together with Ovialand Team

Ms. Fatima Olivares-Vital, business unit head of Ovialand, said Southern Luzon is proving to be a very big market for real estate and is seen to be among the top three growth areas in the country. She added that instead of buying a condo unit, why not invest on a home where you can have the opportunity to have more space, more quality and normal living and a chance to build your dream home as well. Not only do they offer affordable homes but also quality living for every Filipinos especially those who are just starting their own families.

Lastly, she added that there should be no exceptions when it comes to getting the life that we deserve. There are options out there but it's just a matter of choosing them. We have the say on the kind of life we want to live and we have to make it NOW.

Mommies if your family planning to buy a house, do consider Terrazza de Sto. Tomas. I will tell it to my husband too and take a trip again with him to have a mutual decision on buying a house.


Terraza de Sto. Tomas is a project of Ovialand which offers Outstanding service, Value for Money, Ideal Investment and Accessible for everyone.


For more details: http://ovialand.com/

Any fans of Pinoy Big Brother All In? I'm sure there are.
Are you guys watching it every night? I'm sure you do.
Well if you does all then perhaps you would want to know where will the PBB All In winner will be stay after the reality show but of course you don't have a glimpse of it yet.  So, I'll virtually be letting you peek in through the house that the PBB All In winner will getting as one of the prizes.
Amaia is the official residence of the PBB All In winner and imagine that I was able to step into this unit before the winner does.  I am so glad that I was able to see it for myself.  And if ever the winner does stays into to this house well it is quite near to our place, though it's still one ride away.  The place is accessible to public vehicles and it is just near to one of the mall where I usually buy groceries and other stuff. 
Amaia Land Corp, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) that caters to broad affordable market segment. Amaia promises to bring the spirit and quality of an A-development to more people. Originally named First Communities Realty, Inc. under the former Laguna Properties Holdings Inc. (LPHI), Amaia focuses on the economic housing segment, which makes 34% of the Philippine real estate market. Amaia caters to a broad affordable market segment that includes government employees, teachers, manufacturing employees, small business owners, starting professional and families of Filipinos working abroad.

In Spanish/Basque, "Amaya" means a high place,the fulfillment of a dream. "Maya" is also taken from the local sparrow, humble and courageous as it goes about providing for its family each day.
Amaia Land Corp. will uphold the following pillars on its project to be able to bring quality development to more people.

1 MALAPIT SA LAHAT - wide reach...near Major Growth Areas; accessible within 3-5km from Commuters/Bus Hubs - "Dalawang Sakay Lang"

2. MAY DATING - Unique community concepts, Innovative House Designs and Sense of Spaciousness

3. DE KALIDAD - 1-year workmanship warranty; Strong & Reliable Construction Team-up

4. NAPAKADALI - easy on the pocket, convenient payment options, accessible sales offices and Customer Service centers.

5. PAANGAT ANG BUHAY - envisioned and planned as a functioning community; provisions for "Growth", a community to be managed by Ayala Property Management Corp. (APMC)

Amaia Land Corporation different division to know where your future home will be:

Amaia Scapes - Horizontal Developments (outside Metro Locations)

A House is just one of life's necessity and I don't know what would be our life without a home, especially for Moms like me.

Amaia is one of today's residential brand of Ayala Land, Inc. that offers affordable yet quality homes for Juans.  As we know Ayala is well known for high standard of living and they are well know for great developments.   As Ayala land Inc, anchors their development on five (5) pillars - location, features and amenities, quality, buying experience and living experience, so is with their Amaia residential brand.


Recently lifestyle bloggers were invited to  witness what Amaia have for everyone.  Gladly I was one of those lucky ones who were invited.  I have been seeing and hearing Amaia on commercials and posters so Amaia is not that alien to me.  The only thing that is unknown to me is how their condos and houses looks great and affordable.  During the event, different properties in different parts of the country were introduced to us like the SCAPES, the SKIES, and the STEPS. 


Amaia properties made everything interesting and convenient as most of the properties were located at the busiest places in the country.  Some of these places in Matro Manila are Cubao, Sta. Mesa, Avenida, and Pasig.  For provincial set there are properties in Tarlac, Bacolod, Bicutan, Sucat, Laguna, Cavite and Batangas.


Amaia Skies in Sta. Mesa and Avenida are the twin Manila projects launched in the 2nd quarter of 2012.  Amaia Skies in Manila is comprised of two (2) towers.  The first building was the 30-storey South Tower with 902 units located at Valenzuela St. corner V. Mapa Blvd., Sta. Mesa, while the second one was a 35-storey North Tower with 1,167 units located at Doreteo Jose St., Sta. Cruz Manila.  Both towers are very much accessible to transportation, malls, hospitals and schools.

For those who lives in the south of Metro Manila, Amaia Steps Sucat is near for you.  It is launched last November 2012 and now selling its 4th building.  Amaia Steps Sucat is a suburban lifestyle retail strip comprising of more than 30 retail shops, right along Dr. A. Santos (Sucat road).  With nine buildings each with an elevator, it is designed using a mix of linear and L shape configurations and arranged around a loop of better circulation.


Amaia Steps Bicutan Phase 1, is just 15 minutes away from the Makati Central Business District located along West Service Road, corner sun Valley Drive, Brgy. Sun Valley, Parañaque City.  It is also accessible from South Luzon Expressway via Bicutan Exit, and from West Service Road.  As usual with their properties Amaia Steps Bicutan Phase 1 is close to different establishments.

Amaia Steps Pasig Phase 1A was the first project in the East, luanched last December 2012 this mid-rise project was located along Eusebio Avenue, Barangay. San Miguel, Pasig City.  Nestled six (6) kilometers away from the Ortigas Business Disctrict and four (4) kilometers from C5 with nearby establishments like the Tiendesitas and Robinsons Galleria.


There's also an Amaia in Cubao called Amaia Skies Cubao with a total of 35 levels.  Indeed, Amaia only has the best interest of its present and future residents in mind as it continues to think of ways and means to provide safe, tranquil, beautiful home, spaces and havens that come at budget-friendly prices.


Amaia, quality and affordability are all part of the package.

For inquiries, please call  (02) 403 7633 or (2) 403 7644, or log on to www.amaialand.com or like their facebook page www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Families are growing and the house just for a couple is not enough, specially if the kids are hyperactive boys, so a better and bigger house is needed but of course we don't just buy one. We need to examine, think, and perhaps asks people who knows things about houses. ANC's Open House is the answer to all your problem with regards to houses.

This coming February 23, 2013 Saturday at 6 PM ANC's Open House will be airing its first pilot episode with a replay every Sunday at 11 AM. So if you have questions and things to know about houses better write it down and perhaps they can answer those things for you.


Here are some tips that Property Company of Friends, Inc. or PRO-FRIENDS, one of the fastest growing developers in th country, shares some tips in properly selecting one's home.

Choose the type of house that suits your family's size and lifestyle - The most important step in the house selection process is determining the type that fits the entire family.  Condominiums work well with start-up families, especially since they fit in relatively smaller spaces.  However, when your family's composed of five or more members, the space a single house and lot offers is more advisable.

Cosider the location of the house - In choosing a house, make sure it is situated in a family or child-friendly environment.  the most ideal place to settle down, especially for a large family, is a peaceful and guarded neighborhood.   Also consider the distance between your house and the rest of the members' offices or schools and other amenities.

Align your selection to your budget - The family's budget plays a big part in selecting a house.  In choosing, make sure all projected expenses will be met by the family's income.  There are various payment schemes that can be availed, so being practival with your choices is the most mportant.

Catch more of these tips from PRO-FRIENDS on the pilot episode of ANC's newest lifestyle program Open House.  This program is hosted by Jing Castaneda and Chase Tinio, Open Hosue aims to help and teach viewers on home basics and how to transform one's house into a beautiful place to live in. 

It's been 4 years since I gave birth to my eldest son. Now, I can't imagine that we are celebrating his 4th birthday. Oh...my eldest is growing up...and soon his going to be a teenager. Well, it would still take a decade before maki become a teenager.

This birthday celebration was just simple, unlike before, we have huge celebration. One was his 1st birthday which we celebrated at Shakeys, his second birthday was in our house and his 3rd birthday was at Jollibee. Now, on his 4th birthday was just simple and only immediate family was there.

Since we have experienced emergency CS with our baby who was a premature, financial crisis hit us. So in order to make my son feel the celebration of his birthday we had everything simple. But before Maki's birthday I talked to him and asked him what he wants on his birthday party, take note "party". Maki told me, "mommy i want cake, i want party hats, i want candies and i want chicken"...oh so many request should I complain? Ah ah! I should not because in the first place I asked him what he wants.

So the mommy is on the mode of preparing all the stuff..

October 24, 2011, I went to the mall and bought a cake, and then party hats, and also giveaways. Since the guest of my son is just 5 kids I made the giveaways that I bought personalized. His guests are my brother and sister with their families, my sister-in-law with her husband and son and also Maki's grandmothers and grandfathers.

Well, I prepared fried chicken, pansit, rice, softdrinks and cake, surprisingly, my sister-in-law make a palitaw (a dessert out of sticky rice), my mother-in-law make a rice cake (also another dessert out of sticky rice) and my brother joseph bought a cassava cake. Now, Maki's food is ready and I'm so very thankful to my families on my husband side and on my side...

We started the party with a prayer and then a game...Shierleen, my sister-in-law brought a piñata, usher pull the thread (tie) and all the candies and chocolates scattered on the ground so all the kids got busy picking up those candies, and then finally we eat.

It's just a simple celebration and yet everybody are happy because we celebrated it with my whole family. So financial problem is not a hindrance to make you happy.

Next stop...Gelo's christening.....Gelo's 1st birthday celebration...very very soon...