Jollibee, as we all know are love by kids and I can attest to that because even my kids love Jollibee.  My kids eyes glows wide whenever they hear the name Jollibee and as for my little one he would say "bee" whenever he sees the face of Jollibee, whether it is on billboards, toys, or on newspapers and what's more is that when they see their show on TV.   

In line with this, I am so excited to share to you what happened a few weeks ago but I think my kids are much more excited than I am.  We were invited on one of the shooting of the upcoming and newest season of Jollitown "The Jollitown Kids Show".   Well as expected before the day of the shooting my eldest son "Maki" were very much eager.  He kept on asking me how many sleep to go before the said shooting. Excited much!



My kids, particularly my eldest, were given an opportunity to watch the shooting and of course to be with the other kids participating in the shoot.  At first, Maki was so amused with the surroundings, colorful sets, the mascots (of course the whole cast of Jollibee), the cast of the show and the kids who really enjoys the moment.

The kids were asked to dance with the mascots.  So my son dance with them as well while my youngest son is just contented watching them.  They are so happy and  delighted with the Jollitown.

After the shooting my son, Maki, keeps on asking when they will watch Jollitown on TV.  My son loves watching it and we religiously watch and we are really hooked by this show.



This is the new offering from Jollibee and Jollitown, the Season 6 which is entitled as "The Jollitown Kids Show".  This is a live and interactive show together with the interaction of Jollibee Kids Club members who gets the chance to be part of the live audience, just like my kids!

Kids learn while having fun - each episode teaches cherished Filipino Values - from teamwork, friendship and generosity, to staying healthy and caring for the environment.  Storytelling song and dance performances, plus new, fun and educational segment such as the Jollibee Kids Club Corner.  There will be a surprise guests every week.


 Here are the Jollitown gang. The energetic trio of Justin, Gabbi and Hannah play and learn with Jollibee and friends. Hetty the bubbly and lively cheerleader. Sing, dance and shine like a star with the talented Twirlie.  Get Sporty and play some games with the athletic Popo.  Explore Science and get creative with techie Yum. Play and learn with Jollibee the love of all the kids, the favorite friend of everyone.


Join Jollibee and friends as they learn and play! Watch out for the season premiere on July 20, 2013 every Saturday, 8:40am to 9:10am on GMA 7.

Don't miss an episode and have fun and bonding moment with your kids at Jollitown season 6 "The Jollitown Kids Show".

Does anyone like to watch your own story in the movie? Do you want to give and share your lesson in life to others? Here is another movie that touches every ones lives.


Tuhog is the present and newest offering from Skylight Films as part of the continuing celebration of ABS-CBN Film Production's 20th Anniversay. A one of a kind movie that tackles the connection of three different people with three different lives in in just one story.


Starring Eugene Domingo as Fiesta, Enchong Dee as Caloy, and Leo Martinez as Tonio are the main characters of the movie. The story will run around with them so check and watch how will a vehicular accident will connect their lives together, literally and figuratively? And of course how will Fiesta, Tonio and Caloy "disconnect" from each other even if this means death for one them?

According to Veronica "Ronnie" Velasco, the Cinemalaya award-winning director that makes the movie said that it was very challenging in her part, she actually make a story board to visualize the exact outcome of the movie. She even had a hard time shooting at Commonwealth Avenue. The most heavy scene was in the hospital, (well we should watch it to find out why does the hospital scene is one of the hardest part.). She elaborates also the characters of the three main cast in the story, Tonio reflects that each of us has a dream in life, while Fiesta wants to live more and lastly Caloy who wants to love more.


Eugene Domingo as the unsmiling and "masungit na konduktora" named as Fiesta. Her life is like a death until Nato (Jake Cuenca) came into her life and change it into something special. According to Oge that she portray the character of Fiesta with the help and the approval of Direk Rory and the material itself. She commends also the team of Tuhog because they are organized and always ready.


Leo Martinez as a retired employee named Tonio who will find the true meaning of life. He explained also that the lesson of his character is "Living to the fullest", you should live with no boundaries and keep on dreaming.


While Enchong Dee as a young guy named Caloy who is longing to love more and very particular with his virginity. According to Enchong his character portraying that all people gone through on being curious during adolescent stage. He is very thankful that they gave him the opportunity to worked with Ms. Eugene Domingo, he explained "I am a big fan of Oge. Gladly that we are now friends because of "Tuhog".


"Tuhog" is our little anniversary gift for the 20th anniversary of ABS-CBN Film Productions" Direk Enrico said. "Aligned with our anniversary tagline "Magkwentuhan Tayo" the Skylight label would like to give the same classic stories of love, family, friendship and life, the Skylight brand of storytelling - may konting spice, may konting sipa, may konting liko ng daan sa pagkukuwento.

Are you now curious on the movie "Tuhog"?. The movie  is a drama with a lot of comedy according to Direk Rory. So don't dare miss Skylight Film's one-of-a-kind drama about love, life and hope, watch "Tuhog" showing on cinemas nationwide on July 17, 2013.


For more information and latest updates about 'Tuhog" simply visit http://starcinema.com.ph, http:/facebook.com/StarCinema, http://twitter.comStarCinema.

Who loves to sing? Of course all the Filipinos love it.  The only question is...does the song love or like us? Hahaha!   Well kidding aside,  today Filipinos are already raking the popularity when it comes to singing.  We are a very proud country to have a number of singers, locally and internationally.  To name a few of the proud Filipino singers who have been known locally and internationally are Leah Salonga, Charice Pempengco, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Apple De Ap, Billy Crawford and so many to tell.  They've been famous for their crafts because of their love for music and singing.




















My Family is one of those Filipino family who dearly love to sing.  We may not have the best and powerful voice but hey we could sing and we can at least hit the right notes.  Way back when I was still single we used to have a magic sing.  I remember the old black design of the magic sing with chips that you can place and replace depending on the songs that you want to be shown in the selection.  We did a lot of family bonding with that magic sing.  From birthday celebration to graduation or even just a weekend without anything to do as long as everyone is around and whether it is rain or shine we would sing till we drop.  Not literally drop but of course if we run out of energy to sing.  Unfortunately, the device has its life span and it had serve its use for so long already.  Not really sure if it was due to its life span or we did over used it, hahaha!


The moment with our magic sing did make our Family's closeness even tighter and we spend more time with each other.  It did not only lessen the expenses in going out but made gain a little more confidence with my self.  Lot of things changed and developed on my part and like I said confidence is one.  Another is that I'm not afraid to sing when asked to sing but of course I should know the song first before I agree to sing it.

Of course I want to have that kind of bonding moment again and thanks to the abundance of magic sing.  Right now we can make it happen, perhaps sooner.  To date, there quite a number of magic sing in the market with different styles and features.  One of which is the Xtreme Magic Sing which have some variety to choose from like the Diamond, Platinum and Karat Xtreme Magic Sing.  If you want to know how they are differentiated here are their specification.



Diamond Xtreme Magic Sing
- 2 Digital Wireless Microphones
- High Definition (HD) Picture and Video Background
- HD Movie and Music Playback
- Includes songs by Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J with 2,627 Built in songs including 800 OPM Favorites
- Hi Fidelity Sound Quality
                                                        - Personalized Video & Picture Background
                                                        - Photo slide show with background Music
                                                        - Real time song, artist and lyric Search
                                                        - musical note display
                                                        - smart echo adjustment
                                                        - song recording
                                                        -  4 song chip slots
                                                        - dual video output - analog & digital
                                                        - USB Flash Drive and HDD Compatible





Platinum Xtreme Magic Sing
- 1 digital wireless microphone with controls
- 1 high quality wired microphone
- Includes songs by Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J with 2,422 Built in songs including 741 OPM Favorites
- 6 song chip slots
- MP3 Sound Quality - 25 songs with real instruments sound
- real time songs and artist search
- voice multiplex for selected popular songs
- 8 interactive built-in games
- save personalize settings for up to 100 of your favorite songs
- reserve your top favorite songs up to 100 numbers of chosen songs




 Karat Xtreme Magic Sing
- Plug and Play instantly into your TV
- all in one Portable videoke microphone
- more than 2,300 built in songs with over 600 OPM favorites
- user friendly menus and controls
- record and play songs
- real time songs and artist search
- save personalized settings for up to 100 of your favorite songs
- 4 song chip slots for song content expansion
- with 8 interactive games


Now, since there are plenty of models and styles to choose from I think I would have one to bring back that confidence.  I remember in one of the events I have attended I was asked to sing.  I have no choice but to sing so I sung.  The good part is that I did get a good praise about my voice but the only problem is my confidence to let it be heard.  I over heard this phrase from them “you know what Angelyn have a beautiful voice but she is not confident that's why she cannot sing well”, see!   Perhaps my confidence will be greater if I would have that Diamond Xtreme Magic Sing, Hehehe!



I want my kids to have the confidence that I once have.  It would be better while they are still young.  So having one Xtreme Magic Sing in house would be of great help for me and for my kids too, especially now that I'm a full time Mom.  It will also help the kids lessen their time playing in the computer or with our mobile phone.  I also wanted my kids to be a church choir member like me and my hubby and spend their precious time in a worthy thing.  So I'm praying  hard for this magic sing.


So mommies are you also a type of person that want to spend more bonding moments with your kids? Better choose the best partner for a worthy and joyful bonding moments, get the Xtreme Magic Sing!

Photo courtesy of Mommy Jo Bonsol of jobonsol.net

Family bonding is very important, it is one way of giving enough and quality time with the kids.  This will bring happy moments to look at not only for the kids but for the whole family, a bonding time that will lead to a long and lasting relationship.


Glad that it was Sunday when Jollibee invited for a Family bonding through a bonding meal and what else is in store but the all loved "Chickenjoy", my kids love this very much.  We usually eat together during weekends because that's the time that my hubby comes home from work.  He stays in Clark, Pampanga during the weekdays, he works there so definitely weekend is our bonding moment.  Eat, stroll at the mall, and watch movies completes our weekend.  Aside from the delicious, crispylicious and juicylicious "Chickenjoy", "Spaghetti" is the spaghettiest ever that my hubby loves very much and the sundae that my eldest son finish not only 1 but 2 sundaes.  It was an exclusive Sunday Afternoon family-themed event with none other than the Pop Star Princess and Jollibee Chickenjoy brand Ambassador Sarah Geronimo.





We have known Sarah G. as the young singer who strive her best which earned her what she is now.  She even shared her past experience that she was just one of the great fan of Jollibee Chickenjoy and now she is endorsing it.


Sarah G. entertained all the Family at the Trinoma Mall with her amazing and heartwarming performances, including a special song number with her father Delfin.  Those customers who purchased 8-pieces Chickenjoy bucket in participating Jollibee stores during the promo period were entitled to five entrance tickets for them and their families to see more of the "Best Family Bonding Date with Sarah G." event. The event also featured fun family-themed games and activities and 5 lucky families were given a chance to have their autographs and photos taken with their idol.


"We at Jollibee truly appreciate that, each day, families continue to create new and happy memories together over meal times of Chickenjoy," said Jollibee's Marketing Director Kent Mariano. "This is why Chickenjoy has remained the number one, best-tasting fried chicken over the years; it has become a staple in countless family occasions and get-togethers. As we celebrate our 35th anniversary this year with the theme "Dito ang Sarap Maging Pamilya" we want to show our appreciation for our customers' continued patronage of our product that has become a symbol of happy family moments."


We really enjoy that Sunday bonding moment, we end up with a big smile and most specially a full tummy. It seems that my kids are always looking forward on weekend.  My eldest son keeps on asking me how many sleep 'til weekend, isn't it nice hearing those words from him?



So mommies and daddies bring the entire family to a one-of-a-kind experience with Chickenjoy and Sarah Geronimo. You can still catch the "Best Family Bonding Date with Sarah G." in the next two legs at Glorietta Mall, Makati on July 7 and Marquee Mall, Pampanga on July 28.

Family Bonding has never been enjoying and memorable without the comfort of food.  Eating and bonding together is what we Filipinos are known, sharing insights, advises and some important matters over food is really the best moment with your family and friends, in my case with my family.

Since my kids are still in their toddler stage most of our bonding moments are in the house and our all time favorite food to munch during this time is... CHOCOLATE!  That's why most of my kids are super duper hyperactive.

The Sharing of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Moment

There are plenty of chocolates that we love and one of these chocolate brands is Cadbury Dairy Milk! Yes, particularly the dairy milk variant, love it!  I just remembered that my hubby used to share and have that brand of chocolate when his still my boyfriend, isn't sweet?  Since we love to chit chat and talk a lot we often had Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate with us and was one of the sweetest thing that we usually did before, a talk over a bar of smooth and creamy chocolate.

My hubby still brings Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate even though that we already have kids because he knows already that it is one of my favorite and I love eating chocolates very much.  The only thing that changes these days is that we have the kids sharing with us while eating the chocolates.

My Sister-In-Law with her son, Usher.

Recently, we did have a bonding moment over lunch at my in-laws house.  After a sumptuous lunch we did have a good conversation and chit chat with my in-laws.  My sister-in-law and her son, Usher, was there also.  I was gladly that we have Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate with us, it made the chat longer than we expected.  Sharing the bars of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate, Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Fruit and Nut, and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Cashew and Cookies with them made the bonding more sweeter.  We talked about updates in our lives, especially the experienced of being a full time mom now that school days started, and some other things that helps in facing the Mommy life. After the talked, we did something extraordinary, a little bit of a fun and sweet thing with my hubby parents.  It is somewhat a "renewal of vows" with both of them sharing the chocolates together, hahaha.  Imagine the sharing of cakes during wedding or we commonly call it the "subuan" thing, something like that.  Our church celebrates every year a renewal of vows for those couples who have been together for 15 years and above. So for this particular bonding moment my in laws shared the Cadbury Daily Milk through "subuan", hahaha, isn't amazing?

Here's the picture of my In-Laws making the "subuan".

We made them pose as a model of Cadbury

Well that's how we spend our family bonding, close or with the extended ones and what's great is that we don't need to go out or spend much just to make the moment memorable.  Just be creative on how you will make your bonding moment extravagant in simplest ways.

So mommies how do you spend your bonding time with your family?

For us Moms we really want the best for our kids and most of all we wanted them to shine the brightest.  We teach them to sing, dance, and perform with great confidence.  All of it starts in our home.  Like my kids they do stuff that makes Mommy very proud.

So if you're kids are all "bibo", in the term that we Moms call them, and you want your kids to stand out, here's one great chance to make it happen.  SM Supermalls will be having there SM LITTLE STARS 2013 and they are searching for the most brightest, most charming and talented kids.  This kiddie pageant is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 6 years old.  The contest will start this coming July 7, 2013 on selected SM Malls.  You can check out the SM Supermalls' Facebook Page for more details.  Big prizes awaits!


So Moms you still got some few days left to practice your kids for one great performance and perhaps awe everyone.  I'm thinking... what will be my kid's performance...


SM LITTLE STAR 2013
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