OBM Baby Blast Event

This Summer, Give Your Kids A Early Head Start Education at OBM Baby Blast Event!

OBM Baby Blast Event is the best  way to give your kids a head start to sharpen their intellect at their early stage. This advocacy was created to promote an Early Head Start Education in preparation for kids social, physical and mental development. EHS has been around since 1995 in United States and Philippines and has been proven to be an effective way of developing kids abilities. It is believe to sharpen up the child's abilities and knowledge even with their young minds.

OBM Baby Blast Event strives to educate your kids in a fun way. At OBM Baby Blast Event, your kids will experience high quality learning while they enjoy being around with other kids too! Your kids would surely love the presence of other children around them while they are on a fun learning environment. Surely the children would enjoy the toys, art materials and new technology that are specifically made for early head starts learners. The event is not only for the kids, the whole family are invited to join! Give your children an enjoyable and fun education this summer, only at OBM BabyBlast Events. The event will be held in Trinoma Activity Center on April 22, 2012. Be there! And be sure to not miss it!

For more information about the event, please visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/OBMBabyBlastEvent or email to babyblastevent@gmail.com. Goodies and 1 Free Pampering Service await the first 100 pre-registered participants! 

Spring 2012 Beauty and Fashion Trends

Spring is finally HERE! YAYYYY!!!! I am so happy! Today marks the start of Spring!  Doesn't this season make you happy? With all the flowers blooming and all the colors around us, what better way to

welcome spring?  Have you thought about what you will wear?   What is

your style going to be?  Let me help you out with that with some of the Spring 2012 beauty and fashion trends.

1. Sorbet Separates 

photo courtesy of betrendme.com 

Spring is all about colors and sorbet is the go-to-color this season.

Pretty pastel hues on clothes, shoes and accessories are very much the trend right now.

2. Flower Power 

photo courtesy of osochic.com 

What comes to mind when we think of spring?Flowers! Floral print is very much in style this spring.  Whether it's a small dose of it on your skirt, or full dose on your dresses and/or your accessories this is a trend that everyone can actually wear.

3. Out of Africa 

photo courtesy of safari-style.co m

The safari trend and anything in reference to Africa is a big trend this season.  Whether it's the animal prints, the mix of earthy colors or geometric patterns, anything that has a tribal element to it is big this season.

4. Gatsby's Got It 

photo courtesy of petiteabout.com 

Designers were so into the elegance of the 1920's.  Flapper-like dresses, rich silk, feathers, art deco beadings and even pajama trends were all over the runway.

5. Sport Couture (photo courtesy of rubysview.com)

photo courtesy of rubysview.com

This season we are no longer restricted to wearing our workout clothes in the gym nor would you be frowned upon anymore if you dress up your athletic clothes and give it a more high fashion statement.

Sweatshirts are getting the luxury treatment and everyone can explore their sporty side with a streamlined take on sportif dressing.

6.  Lessons in Geometry 

photo courtesy of fashion2012-13.com 

Geometric prints were the funnest and most unexpected print trend for Spring. Ranging from dresses to accessories, bold geometric shapes are sure to catch the eye. And if you're daring enough, try geometric statement necklaces.

Get to know the Author

Melody is a retired model blogging about fashion, food and everything in between www.poshappetite.blogspot.com; www.facebook.com/poshappetite.  She also owns a gourmet cupcakery www.ilovecouturecupcakes.com & www.facebook.com/ilovecouturecupcakes where she releases her creative side and love of sweets. Melody loves vintage clothes and accessories but appreciates what's new in fashion as well but at the end of the day it's her love for her daughter that will shine through that you would see in her eyes for she's the whole world to her. 

Asia's Great Vacation Destinations For Families With Toddlers

Are you one of those moms who are seeking great vacation destinations for families with toddlers? For a couple of weeks now, one of the routines I have been accustomed of doing whenever I am online is to search for the cheapest and best deal for a family getaway. Nothing though fits our budget. 

So I just thought of researching online on the best destination for others who could afford to travel for a family summer vacation :)

Put Hong Kong as one of your target destinations. Kids would surely love to see Disneyland. It is one of the most visited places and vacation destinations for families with toddlers. Your family would be able to meet a lot of tourist too enjoying the family friendly ambiance of Disneyland. Since you are already in Hong Kong, why not roam around at The Ocean Park too. Let the kids be thrilled on their aquariums, dinosaur's exhibits and rides. Hong Kong Park is also of the greatest tourist destinations in Asia. They have a huge playground for kids and also mazes.

Vacation destinations for families with toddlers would be a little different than the adult travelers preferred places. Parents want their children to enjoy the trip. That is why they seek specific places where the kids can have fun too. Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort in Mactan Cebu Philippines is one of the top tourist vacation destinations specially during summer times. They offer wide range of fun activities for the whole family. The Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna Philippines is also one of the first options for vacation destinations of families who have toddlers.

The Story of Lungleavin Day

Heather and her family: a celebration of life!

As an optimist, I’ve always seen the world with rose-colored glasses. I always see the glass as half full, even when I was faced with the diagnosis of deadly cancer when I was 36-years-old. Not only that, but I had just given birth to my daughter less than four months before the diagnosis.

I was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma on November 21, 2005. You can never expect such a diagnosis, and I certainly didn’t. It was supposed to be the best time of my life, enjoying my days with the new addition to my family. I heard those dreadful words, “You have cancer.”

I could have chosen to wallow in self-pity. I could have become pitiful and angry with everyone and everything. Instead I chose to face the diagnosis head-on. I put on my rose-colored glasses and fought for my life. I refused to become a victim. I was determined to raise my little girl.

I have learned that cancer is truly a double-edged sword. While a cancer diagnosis is truly one of the worst things that can happen to you, that does not mean positive things cannot come out of it. I could not afford not to see the positive. Part of my determination to continue on was that I was determined to help others with the same diagnosis so that they could remain strong in the face of danger as well.

I began to see one of the world’s leading mesothelioma doctors and gave my tumor on my left lung a nickname, Punxsutawney Phil. Since I was going to have Phil removed on Groundhog’s Day of 2006, I renamed the holiday Lungleavin Day. We still celebrate the holiday as a celebration of life, conquering fear and looking on the bright side of any situation. Most of all, we celebrate hope.

I met so many people that I would not have had the opportunity to if I was never diagnosed with cancer. These people are amazing, passionate and most of all, tough. I call them mesothelioma warriors because they are committed to bringing awareness to this disease that so little know about. Everybody is affected by mesothelioma; the disease forever changes wives, husbands, sons and daughters. My battle with cancer has brought me closer to these wonderful people.

My life has purpose, so much more than I previously thought. I want to continue inspiring others and bringing hope to the recently diagnosed.

Heather Von St James is a mesothelioma survivor and a guest blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Her story is one of hope and inspiration and she hopes to spread her message to anyone who may be going through similar situations to her own.

Check out Heather’s story on the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog.

Things To Do For A Great and Enjoyable Family Summer Vacation

School year is over, and so is the cold weather, it simply means that it is summer time and a time for  family summer vacation.

photo courtesy of http://vacations.babiesideas.com/ 

Do you already have your "to-do list" for the summer? Here are some of the activities that most people enjoy for their family summer vacation. How about some mountain biking, hiking or river rifting while you guys enjoy the smell of nature away from school and the city. It is a sure great idea. You may also go to the beach where you can enjoy bonfire during night time and have fun swimming during the day. If you are the sporty type family, then outdoor sports would best fit for your family summer vacation. You can go out play golf or any other sports you like. Fishing would also be a fun activity for summer.

Another thing you could do is visit a family from afar. The kids will love to see new faces and friends. They will surely get to know some kids on your relative's place and enjoying the new environment they'll see. Have fun on your family summer vacation!

Amazing Benefits of Krill Oil

100% Pure Cold Pressed Antarctic Krill Oil by Everest Nutrition

EverestNutrition Krill Oil is so far the best supplement I ever had. I tried so many Vitamin E products but, I felt like there is something missing on that tablet that I was taking daily. I notice that my skin got firmer and I don't feel the stress anymore since I was using  EverestNutrition Krill Oil, though I had been working hard all day. No matter how busy I am the whole day with my VA ob and online business, I still have the energy to play around with my daughter and still manage to smile after a busy day. I believe it's the Astaxanthin content of the product that helps my skin look younger because of it's anti oxidant powers. I'm really conscious when it comes to my physical appearance, and EverestNutrition Krill Oil  didn't fail me on my expectation to achieve the skin I want. Who doesn't want a younger looking skin? Everyone of course!

Lately, I notice I don't easily get sick. Heart problem has been running on our family for ages and I can't deny that I am part of that "curse", but when I started using EverestNutrition Krill Oil, I feel a whole lot better. It's not that it's totally the cure, but it helps. I am not having a hard time breathing now, after the third day I took EverestNutrition Krill Oil. I also recommended it to my dad who has a cardiovascular problem for years and we are sharing the supplement I received from EverestNutrition Krill Oil  after his doctor approved that it is safe for him to take the supplement. This is perfect for him because Krill Oil also helps reduce pain in his rheumatoid arthritis.

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Authoritarian and Permissive Parenting: Know Your Limit

LOVE should always rule

Authoritarian and permissive parenting are said to be the two basic styles when it comes to disciplining children. The style of training the kids depends on the circumstances their family are in. 

However, both authoritarian and permissive parenting have pros and cons.

Authoritarian and permissive parenting can bring out both the positives and negatives on your kids. Authoritarian style is when parents put numbers on everything that their children should act. Kids are ordered to act in set standards. When kids falter to follow rules, they will receive punishment. The negative effect to children on this training style is that they they tend to rebel when they grew up. They will try to show to their parents that they are uncontrollable. Other kids think this is a normal set up thus history will repeat itself when they became parents too.