Christmas gifts = Shoebox Love

I'm still doing my shoebox-es loves and I realized I have no more shoeboxes left.  I called my mom already to send me some so I can finish my shoebox loves in time. And since we have so many friends (yes, medyo marami din nagtyatyaga sa amin ni Mr. Panda hihi) marami - rami ako gagawin shoebox loves. Hindi naman po sila typhoon victims (thank you lord), but instead of giving them gifts, we will make shoeboxes under their names. As I've mentioned at my previous blog post, we reallocated our remaining Christmas shopping funds. We usually shop early especially for the kids. We usually start our Christmas Shopping with the kiddos gifts, its more fun to shop at the toys section hihi! :)


Here are some samples of our shoebox - es loves:

Our friends are really happy and touched :) We will be spending the next two weeks for our projecct shoebox love and we are thankful for this chance to help and give some love to the typhoon victims.:)

Its 31 Days to go before Christmas! :)

The Pandas' Christmas Tree 2012

Last year was our first Christmas as a married couple, we have our own place and we're super excited to put up our very own Christmas tree. We only bought a modest-size tree because of our cozy space too! We bought few Christmas decors too. Because we know we're moving after a year, nanghihinayang naman kami bumili ng madami decors. 

Here's our starbucks, chubby santas and nutcrackers theme tree! (my favorite things!)

My best friend gave me limited edition of Starbucks coffee beans in cutesy size ages ago, I kept them and promised myself I will use them one day as Christmas decor :) :) :) my best friend lives in SF for the past few years, and this is one of my ways to cope up bec i'm missing her so much esp on Christmas.

Nutcracker Soldiers from Cuenca Bazaar

Mini Starbucks - We collected them over the years (Mr.Panda and I started buying them during our first Christmas together as a couple)

Chubby Frosted Santa balls from Rustans

Close up of nutcracker and mini starbucks :)

Unfortunately for this year, we're moving out of our first home (gate of tears - please don't open now). We are moving next year to our future home for the next 5 years.... We'll stay with our parents muna since Christmas season din. My parents will put up our family tree and I will probably dress it up the way I used to do. I want snow flakes theme this year! Maybe, I should start buying snow flakes na :) :) How about you guys? Kamusta ang Christmas Tree planning niyo? :)

Give love to typhoon victims thru ShoeboxLove!

Mr. Panda and I decided to reallocate our remaining christmas shopping  instead of buying a christmas gift, we will prepare a shoebox love to be donated to the typhoon victims.  :)♡

You may also donate a shoebox love until Nov 30 Saturday at Global City
1. Get a clean shoebox
2. Fill with essentials (toothbrush,soap,shampoo,towel,slippers,napkin,candle,canned food etc)
3. If you may, please add a special gift (small toy, book, snacks etc)
4. You can drop it off at McKinley Park Residences 31st street corner 3rd avenue Bonifacio Global City. Please message me beforehand and I will meet you at the lobby. Thank you!


For other pick up points: Please go to their FB Page: The Powder Room: Shoebox Love

Weekday Dates: Mamou Rockwell

Overdue Post:

When I was still working (yes,dear friends I'm officially a bum-bum - in preparation for our future plans...)

me and Mr.Panda used to date during weekdays :) because our weekends are usually family-packed.

We will go to nearby malls like rockwell. gbelt and fort area. Our weekday dates is our bonding time too, as newlyweds, we also need to exert effort for kilig moments haha :) 

Mamou 

 @Lopez Drive, Rockwell Branch

 Barcia's Strips

                                            Thinly sliced strips of pork served with lemon wedge and garlicky vinagrette

Shroom Burger

Portobello and shiitake patty on buttered bun, served with lettuce, tomato, onion and French fries

Lorenzo's Truffle Cream

Spaghettini, truffle flavored cream, Grana Padano cheese, served al dente


Peso Power:- reasonably price for the taste and serving- pwede P1,000 budget for dinner for 2
Mrs. Panda's  Foodie View:- ambiance is just perfect for relaxing dates :)- taste is A-ok, hindi ako mahilig sa truffle flavored before but I'm super addicted to their pasta- the pork strips with lemon sauce is L-o-v-e! - the shroom burger is 4/5 as per the tagaytay mushroom burger fanatic Mr. Panda- their service is efficient :)
Comfort Food Level:4.5/5!

Prayers for the Yolanda Victims

Let us spend a few minutes to pray for our fellow countrymen who are affected by the typhoon Yolanda.

Its 40ish days to go before Christmas, I'm also praying for a peaceful Christmas 2013 for everyone.

Ready for Trick or Treat 2013?

Ready for Halloween? :)

Here's a list of some trick or treat spots for 2013!

Zoom towards the future and outer space at this year's Halloween event, TOMORROWLAND: A 100% Rockwell Halloween Party!

October 27, 2013 at the ROCKWELL TENT!

Come in your best futuristic costume, and have blast!

You may purchase tickets at the Power Plant Mall Customer Care Concierge at the North Entrance of the mall (Marks & Spencer side) on weekends and at the Power Plant Mall Admin Office located at the P1 level (near Buffini) on weekdays.

LIMITED TICKETS ARE FOR SALE!

Php 600 for 1 child + 1 adult, additional adults companion tickets are Php 200 each.

 

https://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall

 

 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/toysrus.ph

 

 

 

 

Kids 2 to 12 years old are invited to come in their Halloween costumes and join the parade or go trick or treating at the Manila Ocean Park. Up to P5,000.00 in cash prize and park attraction tickets will be taken home by the kid in the most unique, most creative and most thrilling costume. Registration fee is P100.

For details, call 567-7777 loc. 152, email inquiry@manilaoceanpark.com. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manila-Ocean-Park-Official

 

 

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Get the kids in a fun Halloween spirit with a trip down the yellow brick road to the Diamond Emerald City. Enjoy a trick or treat around the hotel, face painting, photo booth, glitter tattoo, arts and crafts, food stands, live performances and a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3! Come in your best costume and win prizes! Registration is P800.00 nett and includes a snack box. Guests who check in from October 1 to 25, 2013 get 1 complimentary ticket per room.

For details and complete mechanics, call 528-3000 local 8414 or 8461

https://www.facebook.com/diamondhotelphilippines

 

 

 

October 31, Thursday Heat Restaurant, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel

Have the kids wear their costumes and take them to lunch or dinner as they enjoy making donuts and other lined up surprises. Kids up to 12 years old can eat for free when dining with 2 adults.

For details, call 633-8888 local 2738 / 2777, email restaurantrsvns.esl@shangri-la.com
https://www.facebook.com/edsashangrila



October 31, Thursday
Festival Supermall, Alabang
A magic show and trick or treat activities will also be held at the Cul de Sac, Westgate Center from  5 to 7 PM, and a photo booth will be available from October 27 to November 2. Registration is free!




 

A GRIMMS TALE HALLOWEEN PARTY
October 31, 2013 - 2 PM, Grand Acacia Ballroom

Beware! This twisted tale will bring you all sorts of scare.

Join us for a fun afternoon of entertainment, games, activities, loot bags, trick or treat, raffle prizes, and heavy snacks buffet are in store for everyone.

Php 995 nett per person.
(Children 2 years old and below are free of charge)

Purchase your tickets in advance at the Concierge Desk

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

SO BEWITCHED AT SOFITEL

The most-awaited season of sassy trickery and sugary treats is upon us.

Forget about the brew of ghoulish costumes and wart-covered witches, prepare to get bewitched as Sofitel transforms into an enchanting wonderland of spectral sophistication on the 31st of October....

Tricks for Treats

Oodles of eerie fun are in store for little tricksters at the only luxury resort hotel in Manila.

One of the most highly anticipated event in the metro, stay at Sofitel or dine at Spiral for lunch or dinner and treat your kids to some spine-tingling spooks. Wear wizard hats to solve tricky clues and follow the arrows to collect delish treats. Face painting and storytelling are also slated.

Program runs from 3 to 6pm.

Lunch buffet rate is set at Php1,980+++ per person and Php1,400 nett per child 5 to 11 years old.

Limited tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Halloween Dinner at Spiral

Take your loved ones to a spellbinding trip to Spiral’s 21 dining ateliers. A Halloween-themed welcome cocktail is a pleasant prelude to a scrumptious dinner buffet spread amid flickering jack-o-lanterns and smoky pumpkins in cobwebs. Black roses and red candles floating in the fountain will add delight to the wicked evening.

Rate is set at Php2,680+++ per person and Php1,600 nett per child 5 to 11 years old inclusive of one pumpkin basket with candies and treats.

Ginger Snaps

No, it’s not the movie. With its eerie decors, costumed staff, themed cocktail concoctions, deliciously sinful fare and special snacks combo, there is no better place to party on the night of Halloween than at Snaps Sports Bar.

Bring your spooky friends and come in your most freaky fabulous costume. Party all night long and groove to the spin of DJ Nina. A special prize awaits the Creepiest Costume of the night.
No minimum consumable required.

For room bookings and inquiries, please send an email to h6308@sofitel.com. For table reservations, please go to https://www.facebook.com/SofitelManila/app_200988520039060.

It's "All Treats, No Tricks" on October 27, Sunday at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. Spend your Halloween family celebration with us and enjoy fun games, good food and exciting kiddie entertainment!

Ticket price is at Php650 nett per person. For inquiries and purchase, you may proceed to the Hotel Concierge or call (02) 863-2222 loc 1612.

 

 

 

October 31, Thursday
Halls 1 & 2, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay

Paint the town dread and have a frighteningly good time with Takotown, Nickelodeon's very Pinoy Halloween! Get 2 free tickets to Takotown with a minimum of P1,000 single-receipt purchase of any toy at participating Toy Kingdom and Toy Kingdom branches.

 

 

October 31, Thursday

Columbus Function Room, Discovery Suites, Ortigas, Pasig

Get into your monster gear and join your fellow Halloween creatures at Discovery Suites' Monster Invasion. Have a fun-filled afternoon that begins with a merienda buffet, games, trick or treat with lootbags and a kiddie show. Tickets are at P700 per person. Limited slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Get your tickets at the Discovery Suites Front Desk. Guests availing of Discovery Suites' Halloween Room Package get 2 free tickets to the Monster Invasion Halloween Kiddie Party.

For details, call 719-8888, email rsvn@discovery.com.ph

 

 

 

October 24 and 25
Active Fun Bonifacio High Street

Enjoy Active Fun's line up of activities including unlimited play, mascot appearance, magic show, lootbags, raffle, snacks, Trick or Treat parade and a costume contest. Come in your cutest, spookiest, or most enchanting costumes, and you might just win prizes! Come at 3:00 PM!.Tickets are at P500 for club members, P550 for non-club members.

For details, call 869-0800 or 869-9509



October 26, Saturday
Venue: participating Fully Booked and Comic Odyssey branches
Fully Booked and Comic Odyssey will be taking part in Halloween ComicFest, a worldwide celebration of the spookiest day of the year, this time with your favorite comic titles! Go trick-or-treating at the Fully Booked and Comic Odyssey and get a free comic single made especially for the holiday. Batman, Ben 10, Sonic, Spider-man and Thor are just a few of the characters you'll find in this year's selection.

Free comic giving starts at the opening of each branch in the morning! First come, first served, until supplies last. Only 1 comic book per person will be given. For details, call 858-7000, email events@fullybookedonline.com

 

 

 

Please click for this link for a more detailed info and how to get the tickets :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

As my younger version used to say "Happy Oween!" (yes, bulol ako nung bata ako haha)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birthday Party Review: Thirdy's at Mcdonalds Pontevia

The family's baby boy turned 4 a couple of weeks ago! and we hurriedly prepared his birthday party... (family of crammers) We can't decide kasi if we'll celebrate with family only or birthday party talaga.
3 weeks before his birthday, we decided to book McDonalds. Atc Branch is no longer available, and the ideal location for us is Alabang area because our guests were from sucat, alabang and cavite. We went to McDonalds Pontevia (near Portofino @ Daanghari) and luckily someone overlooked to pay their down payment for the 3-4;30pm slot o the day that we're eyeing. The manager called them and they let go of their slot na talaga, and we quickly pay the down payment. We finalize the menu and opted not to get the meal packages. Nag DIY na lang kami, for kids 1 pc chicken with spaghetti, coke and chocolate sundae, for the adults 1 pc chicken with rice, burger mcdo, coke and chocolate sundae. Our guests count is 10 kids and 40 adults. We added 20 spaghetti kasi yung iba gusto ng spaghetti. Our bill is less than 10k kasama na yung P2,500 na party fee :) mas mahal pala sa jollibee mag party hihi :) The celebrant wanted Ben10 for his theme, but we made kulit to him na Ironman na lang and since gusto nya si The Incredible Hulk and we like Ironman. Avengers na ang theme!

The party hall can hold 80-100 guests, since konti lang kami ang laki ng space for games.



Sorry for the umbrella! it was raining cats and dogs that afternoon =\

 

                           

The Cake and Sweets Table



 

- The Mcdonalds staff stopped us at first when we tried to use the center table for Mcdonalds giveaways lang daw yun, I told them we rather used it for the cake and sweet treats. Puamayag naman sila.

 

- We bought the cupcakes at Cielins, BF Homes Pque. Super yummy cupcakes and super affordable P18.00 - P20.00 each for chocolate flavor, red velvet and mocha flavor. We just placed store bought toppers.

 

- I bought gummies and oreos and placed it on blue metallic plates from Celebrations Party Central ( this is my happy place, I'm so addicted to this store kahit wala kami party I buy stuffs from there haha :) )

 

- Purchased big bag of chocolates and wonka pixsticks from s&r. Placed the chocolates on disposable margarita glasses from Celebrations Party Central too.

 

 

 

 

 

- We bought the chocolate cake from Cielins for P395.00, sprinkled some red and blue candy sugars, with Hulk and Ironman action figures --- we have our diy semi - avengers cake. Our cake candle is from Celebrations Party Central too!

 

 

The Table and Chairs Set- up 

 

 



 Avengers Prizes!

I was not able to go to divi for our prizes so I went to all the toy stores na pwede ko puntahan! Avengers is so popular pero ang konti lang ng party stuff nila.

 

Toys R Us:

- Ironman Lap Tray 149.00

- Thor and Captain America Backpacks 79.00

- Ironman kiddie bath towels 99.00

- Avenger water guns 3 in 1 pack 66.00

- Ironman Pillows 149.00

 

Toy Kingdom

- Avengers metal tumblers with box 100.00

 

Princestore (Facebook online store): smooth transaction :)

- Captain America, Hulk and Captain America Mask with lights - 80.00

- Avengers stuff toys 125.00

 

 

 

 

 Thirdy's Souvenirs!

 

 

 

Handicrafts atbp: smooth transaction

 

- kiddie stool for 180 each

 

- mini kiddie stool for 80 each

 

 

 

We also got Purple Bunny Photobooth again! as usual super smooth nila kausap :) their camera and lcd screen are inside a bunny shaped head. Super cute! I will get them again if we need a photobooth supplier.



Bumagyo that day and we even got stranded because flooded na sa subdivision namin but all our guests came and our little boy enjoyed his day! Priceless when we saw him smiling with his blinking Captain America mask!