Wednesday, March 9, 2016

List of Summer Activities that you can Join this Summer Vacation

School year is about to end, we’re already done with our final exam. Yehey, no more assignments, quizzes and exams for the next two months. 

I’m still thinking what summer class or activity that we will do this coming vacation. I’m checking different summer activities near our place and I will show it to my son. 

At 7, my son decides what he wanted. Last year, it took me weeks to convince him to join McDonald’s Kiddie Crew. You can click here to check our experience last year. 

McDonald’s Kiddie Crew 


The Kiddie Crew Workshop is open to children ages six to twelve. For a registration fee of P650, your child will get a t-shirt, cap, bag, I.D., workshop materials, and meals.

Registration Period: February 13 to April 30, 2016 
Registration Venue: All participating McDonald’s stores 
Registration Fee: PHP 650.00 (includes shirt, cap, bag, Apron, CD, artwork materials, pins/badges at the end of every activity, certificate and meals for 5 days) 
Workshop Period: Workshop proper starts on March 14. Orientation of parents/guardians and exact schedule of workshop will be given by the restaurant where your kid is enrolled. 

Workshop Activities:

Values formation lecture: Teamwork, handwork, responsibility, discipline, sharing
On-the-floor training: Front counter, Drive-thru, Lobby
Workshops: Personalize your own Scrapbook, Burger Making, Talent Workshop, Song and Dance: Kiddie Crew Theme Song, Do-the- Ronald, Dance Exercise 

Feed 5000 Summer Cooking and Baking Classes

Kids Tiny Chefs 3-6 yrs old P3200 
April 11-13 1-4 pm 

This program introduces young kids to the kitchen world. With the help of Grown Up Helpers, they learn age appropriate kitchen skills such as rolling, mixing, assembling, and decorating in a class paced for the young chefs’ attention span. All knife work and actual cooking are done with the assistance of Grown Up Helpers. 

Kids in the Kitchen 7-10 yrs old P3200
April 18-20 1-5 pm 

3 fun-filled afternoons spent learning kitchen skills, kitchen safety habits, creativity and teamwork, while meeting new friends. Not only do the kids cook and bake, they learn about good eating habits too. Our goal is to let kids see for themselves that fresh food is a lot more fun than junk food, Kids learn through chef’s demo and hands on work. 

Tween Time 11-14 yrs old P3200 
April 25-27 1-5 PM 

Pre-teens and young teens want to have more responsibilities in the kitchen while still having fun. Plus they want to learn with their friends! In our workshop, they are given the confidence and skill to execute a recipe from start to finish but still with adult supervision. 

Feed 5000 Kitchen Studio
43 Sulu St. 
Ayala Alabang Village, 
Muntinlupa City 
For reservations, please contact Chef Len Santos-Ding at: 09178428496 feedfivethousand@gmail.com 

Ballesteros Art Gallery Painting 

Offers Summer Art Painting Lessons on Drawing and Oil Painting on Canvas Classes starts: April 2016 
02) 808 3986 0926 4854538 
8th St. Phase 7, Blk 7, L26 Pacita I, City of San Pedro Laguna

Achievers Karatedo Society

Summer Karatedo Youth Camp

Learn the Japanese art of self-defense and sports for boys and girls ages 5 years old and above. 

For inquiries call/text 09276962554 Sensei Elmer T. Sebastian
www.philkaratedo.com

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Lenten Promo and Easter Event

Holy week is near and it is the best time to spend time with your family. The four days long weekend is really a great time to relax, recharge and unwind. If you don’t want to go far, you can stay in the metro because there is no traffic during Holy week. 

Sharing to you some Lenten promo and Easter Activity. 

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Easter Getaway at Sofitel
March 24 - 27, 2016

Room rates start at P7500+++ for an overnight stay and P7000 for a minimum of two nights stay.

Packages include breakfast for two adults and two kids at Spiral and tickets to Galactic Adventures at Sofitel on March 27, 2016 at the Grand Plaza Ballroom.

Novotel Manila Araneta Center 

Celebrating Easter is a lot better with the family and Dibo The Gift Dragon! 

March 20 – 27, 2016 

For Php 5,500 nett for an overnight stay plus buffet breakfast for the family* and enjoy 15% off on Dibo & Friends Eggciting Easter party. 

For Php 7,500 nett, enjoy overnight stay for the family* with buffet breakfast and two tickets to the Easter egg hunt! 

Call (02) 990 7888 for more details. 

Oakwood Premier Manila 


Easter Week Staycation 

Studio Executive 
P5000 nett (room only) 
P5700 nett (with breakfast for two) 

One Bedroom Suite 
P6500 nett (room only) 
P7700 nett (with breakfast for two) 

Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet Under the Sea Party

P1400 nett for adult
P600 nett for kids (6-12)

March 19 - 31, 2016 
Call 637-7888 or email premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com 

Acacia Hotel 

Little Eggsplorers Kids Easter Party 
Sunday March 27, 11AM to 2PM 
Grand Acacia Ballroom 
P1,050 nett 
2 years below are free of charge. 

The Bellevue Manila 

Easter Special room rates valid for a limited time only! 

*Deluxe Room (Main Wing) 
Php 4,500 nett for 1 night / Php 8,000 nett for 2 nights
*Tower Deluxe Room (Tower Wing)
Php 5,500 nett for 1 night / Php 10,000 nett for 2 nights 

Inclusions:

*Room Accommodation for Two
*Daily Buffet Breakfast
*20% Discount to our Easter Event on March 27, 2016 
Stay period from March 20-28, 2016 only. 

B Hotel Alabang 

Standard Room

P3,500 nett for 1 night / P6000 nett for 2 nights

Dragons: A Bellevue Easter Event

Tickets at 10% OFF until March 20, 2016

Celebrate an EGGstravagant Easter with the family in this year's VIKING-tastic gathering of dragon riders at The Bellevue Manila!

Enjoy a sumptuous and creative snacks buffet!
Go on an EGGciting egghunt adventure!
Enjoy fun games and win awesome prizes!

Inclusions: Snacks buffet, entertainment, games, egg-hunting activity for the children, and a loot bag! 
Date: March 27, 2016
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Main Wing
Tickets at PHP990 nett per person 

Vivere Hotel 

A Hoppy Easter Room Accommodation Valid on March 26 to 27, 2016 only Php4, 900 nett in a Deluxe Room for 2 Adults and 2 Kids 
Inclusive of 2 entries to A Hoppy Easter Lunch Buffet at the 2/F, Vivere Ballroom with loot bag and Easter activities for the kiddies
Late checkout upon availability 

You Ought to Live Lenten Offers 

Valid from March 18 to April 2, 2016 Php3 ,580++ in a Deluxe Room
Third person, Php1, 200++/adult per night 

Inclusive of:
- Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults and 2 Kids
- Complimentary use of Gym and Laman Pool
- Free Internet Access and Local Calls
- Free Shuttle Service within the vicinity of Alabang 

For bookings, email info@viverehotel.com.ph or contact at (632) 771-7777 www.viverehotel.com.ph 

Crimson Hotel 

Celebrate Easter Sunday with your family and treat your kids to an afternoon of fun and learning activities, games, prizes and surprises! Php1,198 

Mad Science Show
Easter Egg Hunt
Games & Prizes
Snack Box 

Call Events team for tickets at 863 2222 

Taal Vista Hotel 

This coming March 27, make it a great family holiday with egg-citing kids' activities such as egg hunting, water bottle rocket making, Astro-photo exhibit, Easter egg space art, solar telescope viewing plus fun games and a hearty lunch buffet. 

Call 02 9178225/ 046 4131000 or email foodandbeverage@taalvistahotel.com 

Makati Shangri-la, Makati 

Grand Easter Holiday staycation from March 18 to 27. 

The Grand Easter Holiday Offer starts at Php 6,800++

* Daily breakfast buffet for two (2) adults and two (2) children below 6 years old with Easter-themed room amenities 
* Every booking gets a chance to win a 3D2N stay in Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa 

Book directly and call (63 2) 813 8888 or email reservations.slm@shangri-la.com.

Microtel 

Holy Week Adventures


Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day

Feb-ibig month is here and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. It is nice to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year because it falls on weekends. Celebrating heart’s day is not really a big deal to us, though it is our anniversary when we’re still a couple (bf/gf). If you are planning for getaway or date, you can check the deals that I’ve found in the South Luzon area. 

Discovery Country Suite 

Conversations at Restaurant Verbena 
February 12 to 14 | 1,836 nett per person 

Get a chance to win an overnight stay in a Deluxe Suite or a Php 2,000 worth of gift certificate at Restaurant Verbena when you join our “No Phones During Dinner” challenge. Indulge in a 3-course meal with a glass of Moët Chandon for a celebration worth remembering.

Movie Night by the Garden 
February 13 to 14 | 6pm to 10:30pm 
Php 4,000 nett per table 

Create new memories together. Have an amorous dinner for two overlooking the star lit sky as you enjoy movies apt for the season of love. 

Valentine Suite 
February 12 to 14 | Rates start at Php 15,345 nett in a Deluxe Suite

Go on a romantic rendezvous in Tagaytay this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a bottle of wine and cheese selection, chocolates or cake for turndown, and 30-minute massage for two. 

Acacia Hotel Cupid's Lair 

Valentine's Room Package 
February 12 to 14, 2016 | Php 6,888 nett 

Overnight stay in a Deluxe Room with the following inclusions 
good for two Buffet breakfast 
Intimate in room dinner 
Special turndown amenity of two (2) glasses of wine with strawberries dipped in chocolate 
Use of swimming pool and fitness center
Free WiFi 
Complimentary shuttle service within the area 

Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay 

February 9 - 22, 2016 
P7995 Dinner for two Movie under the Stars 
Relaxing Massage 

Deluxe Ovenight Stay with Breakfast 


Crimson Hotel Alabang 

#CRIMSONLOVE February 12 - 14, 2016 | P6,600 nett 

Buffet breakfast for 2, a bottle of wine and praline chocolates for the ladies. For your dining pleasure, the Chef has prepared a savory buffet spread with International selection, aphrodisiac dishes, luscious chocolates and desserts in light of the occasion at Cafe Eight with live violinist to play classic love tunes for the complete experience. 

Lunch is at P1,226 & Dinner at P1,533 Sunday Brunch at Php1,600, just add P500nett to enjoy unlimited wine, mimosa and local beer.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza 

Valentine Special Room Package February 12-15, 2016 P9500 nett inclusive of breakfast for two at Spiral Manila, Valentine dinner buffet at the poolside for 2 adults. 

Vivere Hotel 

Sparkles of Romance February 1 to 29, 2016 P6800 ++ 

Automatic upgrade to a Premiere Suite Inclusive of overnight accommodation with breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids at The Nest Dining in the Sky. One bottle of wine One hour of Swedish Massage for 2 persons Chocolate Cake 10% discount on moonlight dinner 10% discount Vivere Azure