Saturday, April 30, 2016

My Own Version of LBD

Every lady needs a Little Black Dress, agree? The problem is I couldn't find the right fit nor the right design I like and most importantly, the right price! Sobrang mahal ng dress sa Zalora! So I decided to make one so I can wear it at the reception at my friend's wedding. 

First, I bought a Blue Corner XL black tshirt. Price: P120


and I have this lace-y cover up way back when. Price: P75



I cut the neckline and sleeves of the black tshirt and the lace like this:



Then I just sew them together.



And then sew the sides to fit my "sexy" body! Totally kidding! Lol. 



And I was able to wear it at Roselyn and Richard's awesome wedding. With my awesome date, Riley.






Ciao!

Total cost of my LBD: P195.00

Friday, April 22, 2016

Kidzoona, A Child's Dream Place

Do you have kids? If you're from Malolos and you have kids, I am pretty sure that you've heard of a place called Kidzoona! Kidzoona is an indoor fantasy park at Robinson Malolos and is operated by Aeon Fantasy Group, a Japan-based company. A little info, the name Kidzoona is combination of the words “kid” and “kizuna“, a Japanese word that means the bond between a parent and a child. Nice huh?! In a way, Kidzoona is really a place where Riley and I can bond and be silly and spend some QT together. There are actually 700 branches of Kidzoona in Asia. Imagine how many happy kids they are able to entertain! And one of them is my son Riley.

We've been at Kidzoona a lot of times, but for Riley, it's always the same feeling of excitement that you would think it's his first time! I don't know what it is about Kidzoona that makes a little edge on other playground/park, but I guess it's the different activities that one can do here. He was running around, jumping, hopping from one corner to another, sliding, and playing to his heart's content. In short being a kid in the real sense! It's amazing how one place can bring so much joy to my boy. It is both educational and enjoyable at the same time. The place is also safe as I can watch and observe him. Fun and safety?! As a mom, that is all I'm asking for! SO this place is a yes in my book. Here are the following things that Riley had fun doing the last time we were here:

Riley's first stop - the giant wheel! Weeee......



Next is the building blocks section. Way back when he was just a little dude, he had always been fascinated with building blocks. Here at Kidzoona it's double triple the fun!
♪♫Everything is cool when you're part of a team!♪♫

Then there is the Role Play Town where one can be a sushi maker, a cook, a doctor, an ice cream vendor, a florist, and you can even sell vegetables at a very affordable price!



 Me: How much po ung vegetables ko? Riley: 200 thousand dollars!

After getting tired being all that, he gleefully move on to the Toy Corner. There are trains, doll houses, all sorts of puzzles, musical toys and other educational toys! Just what a smart kid needs.





And if the toys and the role playing is not enough, there is the BIG pool of balls that any kid and kid-at-heart could not resist! Look at the man in the right :)



 


Quick Riley! Take a picture of mama! Nainggit ako sa lalake kaya papicture din ako! hahaha

Add to that giant pool of balls are the inflatable slides, a bouncy inflatable play area, and a sort of pirate ship playground where one can climb and slide too.




He got lucky and chanced upon with Lala Chan, Kidzoona's mascot.


One hour is not enough for this kid. But his time is up and I told him, another day again. We will be back before you know it! It is really a dream place for kids!


Kidzoona, 4th Floor Robinson's Malolos
Important note: 
All children within the premises must be accompanied by a guardian of at least 18 years old. Socks are required inside the play area for the kids and guardians.
If you forget to bring any, you can buy a pair at the counter for only Php 50.

Kidzoona Regular Rates:
Child: Php 200/hour or Php 400/3 hours
*Php 100 will be charged for every 30 minute extension
Free: (1) one parent/Guardian per one (1) child
*Php 100 for extra guardian