Pet grooming made easy!

         Isn't it such a hassle bringing your dogs to the vet then they have to wait their turn and it take hour before you get them back home? And when they get home they seem so stressed and tired? I finally tried Vanity Furr! This is all dog lovers solution to that quick fix for our beloved pet without the hassle of leaving your own home!

         I first saw their truck in Valle Verde, my boyfriends parents live there and I always see the truck parked outside, i was always curious but was too lazy to write down the # hahaha.. Then napanuod ko sa Korina on Abs-Cbn and I remebered again.. But this didnt call. 

        The problem here actually is that my  boyfriend is allergic to dogs.. And I have 3, if you follow menon instagram you know that i absolutely love my little bulilits Potchi who is almost 9yrs old, chewy who is 5, and toffee the youngest is 2.. If I had more space I'd definitely have more but I can only manage 3 specially having a baby. Having a baby also means I dont have time to bring them sa groomer and wait then go back. So thats when i called.

        I called maybe 3 times, no andwer maybe they were busy, and to my surprise someone called back? Usually when we call a place no one cares to respond but then called back right away, I tried to book for December but they were full! Imagine, that many people wanted to avail their service so I was guessing they might have been really good. So i planned they get groom today, Jan 22, noon.  They came right on time!! I brought my dogs downstair and all pf them inside their purple Vanity furr truck.:)

        I always wanna make sure my dogs are safe and in the hands pf the right people so I went and look around, the groomers were very friendly and nice.. Usually kasi ang susungit tas di man nag smile they just wanna get the job done, but these guys were friendly even to my dogs, petting them and talking to them. That I super like! There was a driver and 2 groomers the service was quick! Got there on time and maybe finished in a hour! 3 dogs!! Thats awesome!

         I was looking at the interior and it was clean! They have a table for the cutting off the hair and a sink for washing, the truck is also airconditioned so bongga!

        I always need to bring them in 3's kasi pag hindi nag wawala sila, they always like being together. So while Potchi and Chewy were getting their hair cut toffee stayed in the middle and watched.:) 

       So here they are!! All finished, clean cut and smell very good! Thanks soo much Vanity furr! Super convenient and sufficient service! Definitely trying you guys again, may rating from 1-10, is a 9!!! Love love loveeee! To all my dog lover friend!! Try na! Yeeeeey!

BE KIND,

       Mel

Kiera's Sweet One!!!

In photo: @cosplayperformers

       After months of prepping and meetings, the day was finally here, Kiera's first birthday was a success! What a process! OMG! Setting up and planning a birthday is no joke, and not just a normal birthday but a 1st birthday that I have no experience with what so ever! I dont even plan my own birthdays, nevertheless know how a children's party should go about, but aside from all the stress it came with was such an amazing experience to see how happy my little mam Kiera was with what everyone had put together for her.

       We started brain storming aroung October, Im so glad i had a put together a great team, people who have been helping since my baby shower, Ms Ana of Patrybitzandpieces who is in charge for the styling of the whole venue, Ms Juneth of julienespartyneeds who makes amazing balloon in all forms,  and styling our ceiling, and a new addition to the team Ms. Amor of lamour events, who became the coordinator of our party. Together with these girls, we made all this happen, I'm not really creative in anyway so the all helped me put my thoughts together and we decided that a "California Girls" themed candyland would be the theme or Kieras Sweet ONE. 

        

        Grabe talking to so may suppliers, and canvassing on prices, trying to get the best deals i can for Kiera's party wasnt an easy process, I didnt know what entertainment was good, or what kind of entertainment kids wanted? Or even food! Its crazy! I'm super glad that my team had awesome suggestions on who to get and which suppliers were easy to talk to, Im so lucky that some of them were willing to sponsor for my lovely Little Mam.

     

         Lets fast forward to the day of Kiera's birthday, I had my hair and make up done by Eica Decepida and Vinessa Vidania (you can find them on instagram)  and all was well then I started having a mommy struggle day, to many things on my mind, the dress I bought I suddenly I didn't want to wear, and so I had to look for other options like an hour before the party and then on the way to the party I forgot to bring the video presentation we made for the oepning! I was soo sad i cried, not only once but three time in the horrible Tuesday traffic that we were stuck in. My invite said 3:30 because I was assuming that everyone was late because aside from being "filipino time" it was also a working day and a school day as well. Guess what time we got there? Almost 5:30pm. OMG I wiped my tears and picked up Kiera and as we walked it i couldn't help but smile to see all the hard work everyone but into the set up! It was exactly how i imagined it to be thanks to Ms. Ana, Amor, Kat and Juneth who were there since 10am! They are definitely angels!!!

     KIERA'S DRESS- @mommyqueenbowtique - 0998-547-1622

       The party went smoothly im glad I had the Lamour events team helping me sign in guests, take care of set up, keep Kiera's gifts in order, and letting me know whats going on. During my baby shower and binyag of Kiera it was all me! I had no one helping me, everything I did my self, super stress pawisan and ngarag ako I didnt get to enjoy the party, but this time all went smoothly and I definitely recommend you get them as a coordinator, aside from super dali nila kausap, they also are very friendlt and have alot of suggetions to make it easier on your part! Thank you so much Kat and Amor of Lamour events so glad I met you guys!

Balloon ark- Ms Juneth - @julienespartyneeds - 0917-649-2258

Our staff from @lamour.events along with Ms Amor and Ms.Kat

Our photo booth from @creativestylingbyjbl inlove the design and i just love photobooths overall, you absolutely need one! 

The beautiful set up of Ms. Ana - @partybitzandpieces - 0926-289-2187

Name Standee- @ella_souvenir_shop

Balloons Ms Juneth- Julienespartyneeds- 0917-649-2258

Below Friends that have been around since forever!! love you guys happy they were there!

Doc Steve Lim, Angel, Ate Kath, Doc Joyce Lim, Gionina, Nay Gio, Paul, Kevin and Helga, and Dianne. Thanks for loving Little Mam.

                                                   My Ate!! Ninang Bianca and Fabio

The only person who can make my candy buffet tables!! Thank you again @partybitzandpieces - 

Ms Ana -0926-289-2187

       The set up gave me goosebumps! Sooooo pretty! even the table clothes! The Tiffany Chairs, The Chair Ribbons thank you to Julio's Catering! @julioscateringph - julioscateringph@gmail.com

        Of course we can never ever go without giveaways! I highly recommend them not only because they are my friend but because the quality of their products are just superb! the pillows don't fade and they are soft! Not to mention that the printing is super nice! Thanks soo much to Ms. Miracle and hubby Kuya Skipp for her pillow giveaways! Pillows - @Insta_mug - 0917-317-6838

       The super cutie Little Mam CAndyland themed stools are from @ella_souvenir_shop Im obsessed with them they are super cute!!!! and Kiera just loves to sit on them during playtime!

     Heres our stage and the kiddie area where all the kids stay to get a better view of the program, at first I didnt consider the kiddie tables, i was planning just to have reglat table but mas ok nga ata all the kids stay together, para din mag bonding sila and the adult can mingle as well, we were thinking na play mats kaya or tables like that, mas hindi space consuming and tables so we settled on those. CUTE!

       This is our prize area, I wanted to make sure all the kids had fun and that everyone went home happy!!!

      My Mom flew in from Florida just for Kiera's birthday! Unang apo! Alam na! hehehehe

       Super happy to have these guys with me through my journey! Almost 15 years of friendship!! Roxanne, Joseph and RJ, others couldn't make it because of work or were out of the country but surely show their love for Kiera.

                                                  Kiera Standee- IG- @ella_souvenir_shop

         She loved each and everyone one her gifts!                    Cake- @heartsnbells 

         Below Empress' little girl Athalia with the birthday girl

Hair and makeup- @makeupbyeicaecepida and beautybyvhen

These must be my favorite cookies ever!!! They are not only pretty but super yummy I've had them since my baby shower, binyag ni Kiera and now birthday! I highly recommend! IG- @whiskedawayph

       

       The party was a success, im glad it went well and some how I'm Glad we survived it ahahhaha thanks soo much to all my suppliers and people who made this party possible. I hope I helped out fellow mom preparing for their little ones birthday! I made a list of all my suppliers

Event styling- partybitzandpieces 

Dessert buffet- partybitzandpiece

-0926-289-2187

Food carts(mixed balls, hotdogs) all balloons and ceiling decor, dirty ice cream - julienes party needs

-0917-649-2258

Lamour events- Contact details:

   Amor Saravillo +63917-3041789

   Katrin Lopez +63917-8161240

E-mail info@lamoureventsmanagement.com

Food carts- snow cone, lemonade, French fries - crafty celebrations- Ito pala sa crafty food carts-09175304343 Georgette Estabillo 

Corndogs and burgers- charlies 

-+63 917 635 8390

Elsa, olaf, ana mascot- @Cosplayperformers

-(0998) 554 4975

Cookies @whiskedawayph

Pillows- insta_mug

-+63 917 317 6838

Stools- @ellasouvenir

Photo booth- creative styling by JBL

-+63 917 302 3797

Catering - Julios

-+63 916 322 5420

Face paint, balloon twisting, bubble show - groove paint party needs

-(0927) 245 5289

Magician- mardee -+63 906 214 3456

               - ian and co. - +63 932 854 9946

Opening dance- dance all the way 

Color play happy (play dough station)- Teacher lace - +63 922 885 4015

D'soundz rentals(sound system)- dsoundzrentals@yahoo.com

Bartenders at work - mobile bar

Organic Cotton candy-@Spuntaneously_organic

Gown ni kiera- mommy queen bowtique- 0998 547 1622

 pls stay tuned on my IG for more posts!

        Be Kind,

            Mel

Surprise!!!!

         What an awesome way to spend my birthday!! I actually went out for dinner kanina with my ninang from Florida and went home around 10pm.. I went up stairs like I usually do and went to Kieras room to check on her with her yaya.. Then, being my normal self tinatamad ako mag tanggal ng make up i was having second thoughts but then sabi ko okay tanggalin ko na dahil bago naman makeup remover ko try ko, even the new moiturizer that I got.. Then suddenly my  yaya screamed from downstairs na "nini baba mo mga dede ni kiera" (yun mga bote na she used early during the day) eh wala naman nababa ko na nun umaga, so deadma ako, the umakyat sha she said "ni, tinganan mo tengga ni potchi" she knew im concerned with my dog specially potchi he had an ear problem na before kasi. She sounded very worried so i ran down the stairs, and when i got all the way down in pitch darkness I heard a group of people scream "HAPPy BIRTHDAY " Omgggg!!! Shock of my life! I literally almost had a heart attack when in pure darkness these wonderful people screamed happy birthday! I ran all the  up stairs and was freaking out kala ko may mga multo hahahahah grabe ive never been so surprised in my life. What a blessing it is to have these kind of friends. I really wasnt expecting anything for today or tomorrow which is my real bday but they all made it so special just by making an effort to wait for me

To come Home and surprise me.. I love you guys!

 Be Kind,

       mel

Two thumbs up for Kidzooona!

        I'd like to share what me and Kiera did yesterday to all those moms out there that wanna get out of the house and have fun while kids have fun also! We have a solution, haha instead our stay at home all day you and you little one can have a blast at Kidzooona! Kidzoon na is actually an EDU-tainment center for children, meaning educational entertainment center for the little ones,  if I am not mistaken Kidzooona originated in Japan and has spread to more than 700 outlets in Asia, 12 of those in the Philippines. Its like moment they step into kidzooona the automatically learn social skills with other kids, role playing, learning to take care of each other and the best part we can join our kids. Well I had fun!! I wish they had that when I was a kid!

        So here is how it works it actually depends on the branch that you go to, yesterday we went to Waltermart Makati because thats where we attended a birthday party.

Store Branch
A	1 Hour 3 Hours	PHP 200 PHP 400	PHP 100	① Quezon City Galleria
B	1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours	PHP 200 PHP 300 PHP 400	PHP 100	② Makati WalterMart ③ Masinag SM City ④ Rosales SM City ⑤ Angono SM Center ⑥ Lucena SM City ⑦ Malolos Robinsons ⑭ Cabanatuan SM City
C	90 Mins 3 Hours	PHP 300 PHP 450	PHP 150	⑧ Nuvali Solenad 3 ⑨ Fairview Terraces
D	90 Mins 3 Hours	PHP 250 PHP 400	PHP 150

•  For One child, 1 guardian is FREE of charge
•  An additional  companion needs to pay an additional fee of bali 100 pesos and extra adult.
• A child below one is free of charge, only the adult need to pay the fee

          Kiera had an absolute blast, i thought her being 11 months would be a hinder for her to enjoy the facilities but it was baby friendly, plus I must give a two thumbs up for the cleanliness! Super clean, I have heard horror stories about those pools of plastic balls, and all the dirty and icky stuff thats underneath, but it was flawless, also no sticky anything was found anywhere! The do a really good job keeping everything clean and organized the have attendants walking around picking up anything scattered including toys.

     










         The fist thing we did was we went into the sea of plastic balls! she was kicking, throwing and almost swimming in blue, yellow and white balls, i guess it was to look like they were in a boat in the ocean, its just pure genius to a child imagination!

     



         Next Kiera walked (with our help)  all the way to were it was more for baby and starting playing with the shapes on the small pipes, she must have went around the table like 10 times trying to move each and every piece she could get her hands on. Now i think I would want to get one for her room because she just loved it so much.

        When she got tired of that she went to the market place where she got some fruits and veggies to enjoy (they were plastic of course) hahahaha 

               Then my little dish washer saw a kitchen and went into kusinera mode!

               This stand says it all, she made a some yummy all plastic burgers hehehe

             Ako naman ang todo naaliw dito I dont even know what its called but its really trippy!!

                                            Yeeeeey!!! Huge life size soft legos too!

BROOM BROOM!

      This look on her face says it all. What a joy it is to have you little angel happier than ever in that moment! Wouldn't change anything for it in the world. Im so glad i have people around me that also have kids, I learn alot from them and our kids get to grow up together andwe get to share advices and what kind of places are safe and cool for kids, just like Kidzooon! Id like to share to all of you our awesome experience and hope you have a great one there too! They are never to yound to learn, never to young to enjoy, and never to young to put a smile on our faces.... Happy week everyone!!!

        BE KIND,

              Mel