tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29281681143896269832024-03-14T04:30:23.161+08:00The Art of Being a MomLouisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-78938897733759673442013-06-28T10:28:00.002+08:002013-06-28T10:28:24.675+08:00The 34th Manila International Book Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another much awaited <b><a href="http://www.manilabookfair.com/" target="_blank">book fair</a></b> to look forward to. This will be our first year homeschooling and I'm hoping to get some textbooks to use for our self made curriculum. </div>
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Aside from the <a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Books" target="_blank"><b>plethora of books</b></a> there are also co-located events. Educare A Young Child Conference focuses on the development of children from aged 0-11. There's also The Best of Anime 2013 which kids will love. </div>
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The book fair will run from September 11-15 2013 from 10am to 8am at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City.</div>
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Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-74368310997274792162013-06-12T21:58:00.001+08:002013-06-12T21:58:11.580+08:00The 3rd Babypalooza Bazaar on August 17, 2013!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Here's another <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Events" target="_blank">bazaar</a></b> for us moms and mom's to be to look forward to. <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Babypalooza.com.ph" target="_blank">Babypalooza Bazaar</a></b> is on it's 3rd year and they have a ton of vendors who will be offering up pre-loved and brand new items.</div>
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You can be guaranteed a unique shopping experience as no two vendors will be selling the exact item. The event is truly mommy and family friendly as it's being held at the Walter Hogan Center, an air-conditioned venue with a breastfeeding station, play area, 88 DB Daddy waiting lounge and Twins Lampein diaper changing area. Best of all there's free parking and no entrance fee!</div>
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Here's a map to the venue. For more information check out <b><a href="http://www.babypalooza.com.ph/" target="_blank">Babypalooza Bazaar</a></b>. </div>
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We had a wonderful time at the <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2013/05/yummy-eats-2013.html" target="_blank">Yummy Eats Eating & Cooking Fair 2013</a></b> at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. We left with out tummies full and plenty of pictures which I'll be sharing with you. Thanks to my friend, Jenan for going with me. It was a blast!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">We got to try various foods which were categorized as Savory, Sweet and Local Favorites. There were over 50 concessionaires offering up a free taste of their best selling products and latest creations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">There was roast beef, bacon, ice cream, cupcakes and so much more! It was a mix of wide eyed delight and trouble breathing from eating so much food! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; text-align: center;">We enjoyed the <b>GK Enchanted Farm booth</b>. After trying their unique drinks, Bayani Brew we used our cups to plant some seeds to take home and care for. Jenan enjoyed the activity so much she got 3 types of seeds. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The GK Enchanted Farm located in Brgy Encanto, Angat, Bulacan aims to end poverty with 3 different concepts, a Village University for sustainable community development, Silicon Valley for social entrepreneurship, and Disneyland for social tourism. This is definitely a worthy cause to support. For more information visit their <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Gkenchantedfarm/info" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b> page.</span></span></div>
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Other concessionaires at the food fair were Famous Cheesecakes by Food Lab, Baked by Anita, Sweet Ideas, Blue Toque, Sugarbee, CupcakeLab, Mad Meats Bacon, The Kitchen Slave, Mochiko, Merry Moo, Simply Pie, Alchemy, Pio's Paella, Choco Atbp, Kristina's Inutak, Resty's Roastbeef, Sebastian's Ice Cream, Theo & Philo, Chuck's Grub Fish & Chips, Paper Chic Studio and more. </div>
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Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-85769847047087644622013-05-09T15:56:00.000+08:002013-07-11T14:24:13.784+08:005 Free Apps to Teach and Amuse Your Toddler<div style="text-align: left;">
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Ever since I got an iPhone my 2 year old has been playing games on it non-stop. To make sure he's getting value from the games he plays I made sure to install <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2013/05/5-free-apps-to-teach-and-amuse-your.html" target="_blank">free apps</a></b> that he could learn from and enjoy.</div>
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With the surge of gadgets and gizmos we still need to take stock, evaluate and re-evaluate the limits that we need to put when it comes to their technological exposure.</div>
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Gone are the days when children would go out, play and run. Nowadays you'll see most children hunkered over their cellphones, tablets and laptops. As a mom in this day and age it can be a challenge to <b>create a balance between active play and gadgets</b>.</div>
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Surprisingly there are quite a few quality apps that you can download for free. Here are my top 5 picks.</div>
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My son enjoys singing the ABCs and doing it the <b><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/dr-seuss-who-are-you" target="_blank">Dr. Seuss</a></b> way is even better. There are 3 choices when playing this app. They can be read to, they can read it themselves or it can be auto read. The free app is a lite version with up to 3 letters. The full version can be bought <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dr.-seusss-abc/id354855128?mt=8" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>
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This app has plenty of features and for a <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/old-macdonald-had-farm-all/id448301800?mt=8" target="_blank">free app</a></b> it doesn't disappoint. Aside from singing with Old MacDonald there are games to play. There are 5 games to choose from. My son enjoys the Tap the Animal game. The Song mode is limited but it's long enough to keep his attention. A full version is available for purchase. </div>
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This <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/id439929489?mt=8" target="_blank">classic children's song</a></b> is available as a free app on iTunes. It also offers plenty of games. Some of which are Match Pairs, Puzzles, Counting, Coloring and Dot to Dot. The song is also good to use right before bedtime as it lulls your child to sleep. There's also a full version app. </div>
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Gummibar is a famous green bear that has a very catchy song (albeit annoying when played over and over). The app has <b><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-gummibar-hd/id572865518?mt=8" target="_blank">Gummibar</a></b> singing, dancing and playing instruments. It's an interactive app that lets your child take his picture and record him. He can also repeat what you say. Quite alot of features from this free app.</div>
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Another summer event with <b>Spongebob</b> and the Nickelodeon gang. This time around Dora the Explorer, Diego and Leonardo and Donatello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be there to join in on the fun.</div>
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With so many book titles out there sometimes it can be a little daunting to try and find your next read. If you've gone through the books suggested by friends and family try these webs sites that can give you <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Books" target="_blank">book suggestions</a> </b>based on books you like. </div>
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The great thing about these sites is they can give you recommendations based on the type of book you feel like reading at the moment. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/" target="_blank">What Should I Read Next</a></b> is basic and simple. All you have to do is enter the title or author of a book you like then it will give you a list of books exactly or similar to the title you have entered. This is helpful if you don't know the full title of a book or name of an author.</div>
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You can choose from happy to disturbing to short or long and it'll give you suggestions based on your choices. This is one to use if you don't have any particular author in mind but rather a theme. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.yournextread.com/" target="_blank">YourNextRead.Com</a></b> is similar to What Should I Read Next. You enter a title or author in the search box and then choose the book you have entered or one similar to your choice.</div>
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You then get book suggestions from your choice. Click on a book you're interested and you get reviews you can browse. You can connect to Goodreads from here once you have registered. It gives you the ability to share your booksheves from YourNextRead.Com to Goodreads and vice versa.</div>
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Aside from book suggestions <b><a href="http://www.tastekid.com/" target="_blank">TasteKid</a></b> also gives suggestions for movies, music and even games. Just enter a title or author and you're given a list of books to browse through. </div>
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Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-61619523306590577052012-09-06T19:00:00.000+08:002012-09-06T19:00:03.245+08:00A Visit to Manila Bay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been awhile since we've been back to <b>Manila bay</b>. The last time we were there was about 5 years ago and there have been quite some changes since then. We had been walking around Mall of Asia taking in all the stores and food when we decided to spend some time by the bay.
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Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-78933897890900823732012-09-05T17:36:00.001+08:002012-10-30T18:12:03.051+08:00Our Toy Expo Experience<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JLeDcx7d8WA/UEcWsoRpBeI/AAAAAAAAAjM/qiuimzbT4AM/s1600/DSC04309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JLeDcx7d8WA/UEcWsoRpBeI/AAAAAAAAAjM/qiuimzbT4AM/s200/DSC04309.JPG" width="200" /></a>We had a great time at the first ever Toy Kingdom <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Kid%27s%20Stuff" target="_blank">Toy Expo</a></b> and it did not disappoint. Aside from the various toys on display there were meet and greets and a chance for the children (and adults!) to try out the toys.<br />
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There were plenty of opportunities for pictures as you can see. We checked out each toy area. My daughter was drawn to the PlayDoh section while my eldest son hung out at the Nerf Station. I took this time to tour my little one and visit the <b><a href="http://allyearholidays.blogspot.com/2012/08/2012-movie-and-tv-costumes-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Marvel Avengers</a></b> and <b><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/best-animated-movies-from-disney-pixar" target="_blank">Disney characters</a></b> particularly Buzz Lightyear.<br />
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It was during the second visit later that day when the kids had even more fun. My son played on a PS Vita for over 30 minutes while my daughter danced to some hits on a Xbox 360 and PS3. It looked like a lot of fun and is definitely something we're contemplating on purchasing in the future.<br />
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-1992431390902658752012-08-16T18:30:00.000+08:002012-08-17T09:30:43.654+08:00Enjoying Online Learning Programs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Education is an important aspect of parenting. In everything that we do we are teaching our children something. Early on I was encouraged to introduce progressive <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Kid%27s%20Stuff" target="_blank">learning</a></b> to my children. The idea is that they learn through unconventional methods incorporating many activities and not just academics. They would learn about Math through cooking or Reading through art activities.<br />
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I wanted my children to learn and have fun or else they would burn out before they even reached high school! They were able to go to a progressive school for the first few years then they transferred to a traditional school because we had moved to a new house with no progressive schools nearby. Progressive teaching is still very new to our country but it's slowly being explored.<br />
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The main goal is to instill a want for learning. Today they like school and enjoy their projects. At times, they get tired of it all which I think is normal but overall they enjoy it. I'm proud to say that both my children have been outstanding in their class since they started school.<br />
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It's helped me as well because they take it upon themselves to study and get their assignments done. I used to guide them on each assignment they had but today they only come to me when they have questions or need help.<br />
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I thought my daughter would be too tired or even bored to try the program but she was very eager. We started the free trial by having her take an assessment to determine her grade level skills in Math, Reading, and Spelling. She was well within the Grade 5 range except for Geometry which meant that this was what we needed to improve on. With the assessment, K5 was able to tailor the exercises to her capability. They customized the exercises and games for her to do but you can also opt to create your own lesson plan.<br />
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She loved to do the Spelling exercises and was challenged by the Math and Reading ones. I left her to her own devices and found that the program was able to instruct her without any help needed from me. She would call me just to show me what she had accomplished. What's nice about the program is that she immediately saw where she made her mistake which instantly registered and made her remember for next time.<br />
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Parents can also check their child's progress with reports and quiz results provided in the Parent Log-In. You;'ll be able to see how they're getting along in the program. An optimal opportunity to further guide your children and encourage them through their weak points.<br />
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In between exercises the program has games for the kids so they can take a break from answering all those math and reading questions! The programs run at about 45 minutes to an hour but you can stop anytime.<br />
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I asked her if she enjoyed it and she did. She said it helped her with her seat work at school and that she was even able to answer a question her teacher had asked before they had even studied that particular lesson.<br />
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The K5 program is available at a very reasonable subscription fee. For more information on the program you can check out <b><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=345089&u=555351&m=36894&urllink=&afftrack=">K5 Learning</a></b>. It'll engage your children to learn and you'll also know what your child is doing on the computer!<br />
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-29465888058293180752012-08-15T19:00:00.000+08:002012-08-15T19:00:04.588+08:00Toy Kingdom's First Ever Toy Expo<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span>
<span style="text-align: start;">Only one more week to go and the </span><b style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Events" target="_blank">Toy Expo</a></b><span style="text-align: start;"> will begin! We're very excited to attend and looking forward to the Meet and Greets they have scheduled. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Get a chance to check out the latest toys, fun games, exciting activities at the Toy Kingdom Toy Expo Philippines 2012, <b>August 23 to 26</b> at the SMX Convention Center, Halls 3 & 4, Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Admission is free to all. </span><br />
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Sylvanian Families- 11:00am<br />
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Dora the Explorer and Boots- 5:00pm<br />
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PlayDoh Tubby- 10:00am<br />
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Mr. Potato Head- 2:00pm<br />
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Ben 10 & Gen Rex- 11:00am<br />
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-69405067612111446072012-08-02T08:30:00.000+08:002012-08-02T08:30:01.573+08:00Toy Kingdom's Toy Expo 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Toys are a big part of our family's life. Having a baby in the family once again gets us excited for events like these. We've been looking forward to the Toy Kingdom Toy Sale in November but this is a surprise treat. </div>
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Toy Kingdom will be having a Toy Expo from August 23-26 which will feature well known toy brands. We'll also get a chance to see new <b><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/top-10-games-for-kids" target="_blank">toys</a></b> and enjoy special promos and activities.</div>
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It'll be a full day event from 10am to 10pm. Best of all there's no entrance fee!</div>
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My children and I had a nice afternoon playing Scattergories. We've actually had this <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Kid%27s%20Stuff" target="_blank">game for children</a></b> since I was a child myself. The box is a bit battered but the game equipment is still intact. I've been wanting to play this with them for some time. </div>
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It's a simple game really but it can get you thinking! The game includes category lists, answer pads, timer, letter die, and pencils. All you have to do is roll the dice which will give you a letter. On the answer pads you'll write your answer to the categories. Simple right? The catch is you can only write words that start with the letter you rolled and all in only one minute.</div>
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You start getting creative trying to answer things like Item in this room, Things you're allergic to, Found in a souvenir shop. You get the picture. </div>
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We had a great time playing <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RNC0VG/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B001RNC0VG&link_code=as3&tag=artofbeingmom-20" target="_blank">Scattergories</a></b> and really these kinds of games are the best to play. I'd prefer games like these to the computer games I see nowadays (though my son constantly insists that there's an opportunity for learning in each one!)</div>
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Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-44167012017423203582012-07-24T20:00:00.000+08:002012-07-24T20:00:13.071+08:00The 33rd Manila International Book FairI've featured a few posts about <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2011/10/oprahs-book-club-list.html" target="_blank">books</a></b> because I'm an avid reader and endeavor to share my love for reading with others. I've been able to successfully instill interest in my children to read and it also makes for a great conversation. My son is currently reading <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2012/03/much-anticipated-movie-of-year-hunger.html" target="_blank">Mockingjay</a></b> and we often discuss the events of the book as it progresses.<br />
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I was excited to know that the annual Manila International Book Fair was coming up. It'll be on it's 33rd run and will be held at the SMX Convention Center from Spetember 12-16. They have a long list of exhibitors from Adarna House to National Bookstore.<br />
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You can expect 5 full days of seminars, inter-school quizzes, workshops, and even a Children's Storytelling Competition. The book fair is co-located with the edu.shop trade fair for school materials, supplies, and equipment.<br />
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-55190866231990440032012-07-23T22:30:00.000+08:002012-07-27T13:35:06.485+08:00Free Online Organizers<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Since the internet and computers have taken over most everyone's life (including my own) almost everything can be done online. I have used an organizer and journal since I was a teenager but I found myself using it less and less the past few years. </div>
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It may be because I don't have as much time or I just forget to write down what I need to write down and it piles up on and me and eventually I get too lazy to update it. </div>
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I started keeping an <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Staying%20Organized" target="_blank">online organizer</a></b> instead and used Excel which can be a bit tedious at first because you have to format it to your liking. I later found an <b><a href="http://www.wincalendar.com/" target="_blank">online calendar</a></b> which I use to plan my work schedule and expenses. I keep separate files and I'm able to stick to my work schedule and be updated on my children's schedules as well. My Expenses calendar has been extremely helpful enabling me to budget properly and pay my bills on time. </div>
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<b><a href="http://printables.yourway.net/" target="_blank">Life Your Way</a> </b>provides free printables for everything under the sun. They have calendars, birthday organizers and planners, medical information, account trackers, and even book and DVD inventories.</div>
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Working online has kept most of my activities online and these organizers are most ideal in keeping track of family information and our schedules. Hopefully this helps you keep on track as well. </div>
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It was wonderful news to hear of a possible sequel for the very enjoyable <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Movies" target="_blank">Finding Nemo movie</a></b>. Though it's slated for a release in November 2015 (!) it's still great to know that my youngest son and I have something to look forward to.</div>
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My two children were addicted to the first movie watching it for hours and hours. Each time they watched it it seemed like they were watching it for the first time. I have to admit the story and the quirky characters make it an enjoyable watch even for adults.</div>
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It was the first of its kind bringing a different feel to the big screen (at least in those days). The lively colors, action, and comedy were an excellent blend. Dory was a hilarious character cracking even me up! Hopefully Ellen DeGeneres returns for the possible sequel.</div>
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So far the buzz is that the original director, Andrew Stanton may be filming the sequel. The script is still in the works but we can expect more adventure and more fun!</div>
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Finding Nemo is still a recommended watch today having lost none of it's shine. Second to Toy Story 3 and winning an Oscar for Best Animated Picture it's one of <b><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/best-animated-movies-from-disney-pixar" target="_blank">Pixar's best films</a></b>. It will be having a 3D release in September.</div>
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<b>Update: </b>The sequel to Finding Nemo will be titled Finding Dory. </div>
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The luxury ice cream <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Foodies" target="_blank">Haagen Dazs</a></b> is saying farewell to the Philippine market starting on June 30 with the closure of its Mall of Asia and Robinsons Mall branches. Shangri-la Plaza and Eastwood Mall branches will be no more on August 31.<br />
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The reason for the closure was the challenging business environment that they had experienced ever since they opened and I would guess that this was due to the high prices of ice cream they offered. Though one of the most delicious I have to say with other brands more affordable and also delicious I can't say that I'm that surprised.Just last year they had announced plans of opening <b><a href="http://business.inquirer.net/21319/haagen-dazs-plans-expansion-in-philippines" target="_blank">more branches</a>.</b><br />
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Haagen Daz has some of the most delicious flavors. They offer a wide range and you can experience the flavors of midnight cookies to green tea. You can mix and match and combine flavors. You also have the option to have it served in a waffle cone, with a brownie, with a cookie, with a chocolate dome or with a Bruffin. That's a lot of options!<br />
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<b><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/7-best-ice-cream-shops-to-try" target="_blank">Ice cream</a></b> is my number one comfort food and it's saddening that Haagen Dazs will be leaving the country. I hope we get a chance to have some one last time before they finally leave in September.<br />
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Being married for thirteen years has had its difficulties but through it all its always plain old love that gets us through any problem that comes our way. With 3 children, a mortgage, tuition and other responsibilities to think of it's been our dedication to our family that has kept us together and have the <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Being%20Married" target="_blank">long lasting relationship</a></b> we do today.<br />
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Definitely, we've had our ups and downs and have experienced pretty much everything a couple can experience (so far) and maybe more. Our feelings have gone topsy turvey and our tempers have run its highs. It took plenty of fights and challenges to realize that we were in it for the long haul. </div>
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Being blessed with three healthy intelligent children has been the best blessing of all. We've each made our comprises and accepted sacrifices for the betterment of the family. Once upon a time my husband worked abroad so that we would be financially stable but after a year and a half we put things in perspective and realized that we would rather have a wealth of family than wealth of money. I had also taken a job at a call center but after six months I had to make a choice of family or a burgeoning career. It was definitely a choice to be made as it was destroying my relationship with my husband. There may be those that say that you should accept everything about your partner but truth be told that's not always the case. Oftentimes you have to weigh what's important versus what you need to stand up for. At the time my marriage outweighed any job I could possibly have.<br />
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Thankfully, we have reached a point in our marriage where trust and understanding has developed. We're able to give space to one another and know that the other is there no matter what. You can say that we've mellowed and are now focused on rearing our children but that's not to say that we don't have the occasional fight. We do but instead of yelling our heads off and making threats to end the relationship we shout (just a bit) and each tell our side then we each go to our corners and take a rest just like in boxing!A lasting relationship can happen but it's all about what you can accept.</div>
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After discovering <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2012/06/fancy-another-pinterest.html" target="_blank">Fancy</a></b>, you might be wondering about the differences between the new social site and it's famous counterpart Pinterest. </div>
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Now, you might be thinking we don't need another wannabe <strong><a href="http://livelovelaugh5.hubpages.com/hub/what-is-pinterest" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></strong> but Fancy actually has items that you can "fancy" (imagine Facebook Like or Pinterest Pin) and eventually buy if you fancy it enough. They also focus on having only 1 or 2 images as you scroll so you can better appreciate the products.</div>
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Taking the idea from Pinterest of pinning you can mark items in Fancy by clicking the Fancy button that shows up when you hover over the image. When you go to your profile you'll see everything you've fancied (also called a catalog). If you click on a particular product you actually have the option of purchasing the item right there and then. </div>
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Aside from "fancying" what's on the site you can also "fancy" from any website with a Fancy button that you install on your Bookmarks bar. In a few months time this will probably join the ranks of the biggest Social Media sites.</div>
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The items I've seen so far are interesting and which I hadn't come across yet. This is another excellent tool for stores to help spread the word about thier products. They also have the Scroll to Top feature only it's called Jump to Top which is very helpful. </div>
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Right now they have a <a href="http://www.thefancy.com/signup?referrer=2livelovelaugh5" target="_blank"><strong>referral program</strong></a> which lets you earn depending on the friends you have referred. Fancy is another way of passing the time. If you enjoy making wishlists then this is definitely for you.</div>
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Another year of popcorn awarding has passed. The winners of the <strong><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Movies" target="_blank">MTV Movie Awards 2012</a></strong> have been announced. I watched most of the nominated movies and agreed somewhat with the winners. Did your favorite win?</div>
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<strong>Movie of the Year: </strong>The Twilight Saga <a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2011/11/mad-rush-for-twilight-breaking-dawn.html" target="_blank"><strong>Breaking Dawn</strong></a>- Part 1<br />
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<strong>Best Male Performance:</strong> Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games<br />
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<strong>Best Female Performance:</strong> Jennifer Lawrence in <a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/2012/03/much-anticipated-movie-of-year-hunger.html" target="_blank"><strong>The Hunger Games</strong></a><br />
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<strong>Breakthrough Performance:</strong> Shailene Woodley in The Descendants</div>
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<strong>Best Cast:</strong> Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2<br />
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<strong>Best On-Screen Transformation:</strong> Elizabeth Banks in The Hunger Games<br />
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<strong>Best Fight:</strong> Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig in The Hunger Games<br />
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<strong>Best Gut-Wrenching Performance:</strong> Bridesmaids- Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McClendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper<br />
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<strong>Best On-Screen Dirtbag:</strong> Jennifer Aniston in Horrible Bosses<br />
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<strong>Best Music:</strong> Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO from 21 Jump Street<br />
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Watching the MTV Awards is a great way to spend time with your children. You get to know what their favorites are and what they think about the winners. These small bits of knowledge are a step in the right direction towards open communication.<br />
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In just a few days it'll be <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Parenting" target="_blank">back to school</a></b>. Parents who already wake up early will wake up even earlier to get kids ready for school. It'll be another year filled with achievements and activities. Let's start the year off right and make sure we have everything we'll need with a back to school checklist.</div>
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It's a good idea to stock up on some essential school supply items so you can anticipate their needs and not find yourself worrying about where to get a 1/4 illustration board they need the next morning. When my children first started school I would pack their bags with all the materials that were requested of us. I later learned that they would need these throughout the year and not on the first day of school.</div>
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<li>notebooks</li>
<li>pens</li>
<li>pencils</li>
<li>pad paper</li>
<li>folders (short & long)</li>
<li>bond paper (short & long)</li>
<li>illustration board (try to have one of each size)</li>
<li>highlighters</li>
<li>erasers</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>art/ construction paper</li>
<li>index cards (usually 1/4 or 1/8)</li>
<li>ruler</li>
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On the first day of school they will only need a notebook and a pen since this day is allotted for introductions.<br />
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<i><b>Prepare their daily wear</b></i><br />
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<li>uniforms (regular & PE)</li>
<li>black shoes and sneakers</li>
<li>basic wardrobe necessities- sando, shorts, underwear, socks</li>
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<i><b>Lunch time!</b></i><br />
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<li>Food containers (it's best to separate the main dish from the rice especially if it's a meal with soup)</li>
<li>water bottle</li>
<li>spoons</li>
<li>forks</li>
<li>napkins</li>
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Schedule snacks for the week and try to keep it healthy and filling.<br />
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Make sure that they also have the following items:<br />
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<li>bags (for school books and lunch)</li>
<li>sanitizer</li>
<li>tissue</li>
<li>umbrella or a jacket with a hood</li>
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<b><i>Contact numbers-</i> </b> Have your children memorize your phone number (both home and mobile). If they have their own cellphones be sure to make your number the very first number that they dial (just add 2 or 3 a's to make this happen).</div>
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<i><b>Immunization shots-</b> </i>This is a requirement for pre-schoolers as it'll be their first day of school. There are booster shots though that your elementary kids have to get as well.</div>
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<b>For the Parents:</b></div>
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<i><b>School schedule for the week </b></i></div>
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This is important so you can keep track of recesses, lunch times, and the times they have to be at school and when they are let out. Once the kids are let out estimate a number of minutes (or hours if the school is far) so you know when your kids should be home. If you're a working parent this is essential so that you know they are home safe and sound. I used to keep a recurring alarm on my cellphone so that I would know when to call my kids and check on them.</div>
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<i><b>School Service contact numbers</b></i><br />
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If your children take the school bus make sure to get the driver and back rider's names. Have their contact numbers and home address if possible noted. It's best to have a picture of them as well for your file. Even if a school bus is endorsed by the school it's always better to have this information on hand.</div>
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After a long break from school and late nights they might have a hard time getting back to their old schedule of sleeping early and waking up early. Get them back to their routine at least 3 days to a week before school.</div>
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Most private schools are strict with hair lengths and grooming. Make sure to get your kids a haircut and have their nails cut and cleaned. Girls should remove nail polish and set aside their accessories for the meantime.</div>
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This checklist should get you off to a good start for the year. Remember to spend quality time with them after school. Even if it's only for 30 minutes to catch up on their day with them.</div>
<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-63243325074932911522012-05-28T19:35:00.000+08:002013-05-18T19:55:33.847+08:00Santacruzan on a Budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May is the month of Santacruzans and Flores De Mayos. Beautiful girls and women in pretty gowns join the pageant parade in celebration of festivals where offerings of flowers are made to the Virgin Mary.</div>
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My daughter was invited to join the San Benissa <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Kid%27s%20Stuff" target="_blank">Santacruzan</a></b> and she was honored to do so.</div>
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Now these pageant parades can get quite expensive so we had to go about it on a very tight budget. The main items that are needed are a dress, shoes, and tiara. She would also need accessories, and hair and make up done.</div>
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We went to SM North and with the help of a very fashionable friend we scoured the stores for the right dress. Santacruzans usually require long gowns but luckily the event head allowed short dresses for the children. As we looked around I could see that dresses were going from Php800 to Php2000 which was very much out of my budget. It was in a small makeshift store called Lhasa that we found the perfect dress at only Php600 down from Php 1300. They had temporarily occupied a space near the exit to the Annex Building.</div>
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The following weekend we looked for shoes. Manels at SM Fairview was having a close out sale. We found a pair of pink heels a bit on the high side but for only Php200. We found a few tiaras but the most affordable ones were at the SM Dept store near the ballerina section. This tiara only costs Php149.75. Hair and make up was provided by the organizers for a minimal fee which was a big help. Her earrings were lent to her by her aunt.</div>
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All in all it was a great experience for her. She enjoyed the whole to-do and parade. Till next year!</div>
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-30493162868063794372012-05-15T20:25:00.000+08:002012-10-30T18:32:26.847+08:00Is PicMonkey the New Picnik?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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If you've been looking for a replacement to the very useful tool <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Crafts%20Table" target="_blank">Picnik</a></b> then look no further. An intended replacement, PicMonkey is almost identical to Picnik with some new features to boast of.
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When Picnik announced that they were closing shop they made all their tools available some of which were once only available to paying customers.<br />
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So I said my goodbyes to Picnik and searched for a replacement. My only requirements being that it was free and user friendly. I got very lucky and found <b><a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank">PicMonkey</a> </b>which didn't even require me to register. </div>
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Similar to Picnik it has Basic Edits, Effects, Touch Up, Text, Overlays, Frames, and Textures. So if you're looking to make some touch ups to your shots by air brushing or teeth whitening or creating some dramatic effects then PicMonkey is perfect for you. Best of all it's free!</div>
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It's fairly new and they have some things in store such as collages and more. Hopefully their features continue to be free for all users. </div>
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Happy editing!</div>
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<br />Louisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689848122722125574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928168114389626983.post-58243767148767422972012-05-07T00:03:00.005+08:002013-01-26T23:39:53.983+08:00The History of Mother's Day<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzrJKUPo56o/T6aamvj6f6I/AAAAAAAAATk/Ml5oZ_2uMXY/s1600/breakfast+in+bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzrJKUPo56o/T6aamvj6f6I/AAAAAAAAATk/Ml5oZ_2uMXY/s200/breakfast+in+bed.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
Appreciation day has always been one of the best days when I was still in school. We would stand in front of our class and tell our classmates and teacher what we were appreciative of. We made a real effort to think of what we truly appreciated at the time.<br />
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It's nice to know that a day like this exists for mothers, fathers, and grandparents. <b><a href="http://artofbeingmom.blogspot.com/search/label/Holidays" target="_blank">Mother's Day</a></b> is just around the corner and I got to wondering how days like these came about and decided to learn it's history.<br />
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Mother's Day doesn't have a designated date. It falls on the 2nd Sunday of May. Usually there are surprises of breakfasts in bed and the usual flowers and cards. I think it's safe to say that mothers all around the world would appreciate a day of peace and rest. Of course all gifts and ideas are appreciated but a simple day of rest with no arguments, fights, bickering and chores would be heaven itself.<br />
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There are different versions of it's history depending on your part of the world. It's origins can be said to go back as far as Ancient Egyptian times. In England it started with the celebration of Mary, Jesus' mother in the 1600's. Called Mothering Sunday, it was celebrated on the 4th of Sunday of Lent. In America it was first brought forward by activist Julia Ward Howe. Her efforts to bring peace during the Franco Prussian war led her to make an impassioned plea which was translated into several languages. She promoted Mother's Day for Peace which was celebrated on June 2 and was celebrated every 2nd Sunday of June thereafter. She fought for it to be a recognized official holiday to no avail. Her focus on women's rights became a priority and the celebration of Women for Peace slowly faded.</div>
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Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis attempted to establish Mother's Friendship Day. Her drive came from her own experiences. She took care of her ailing mother and when her mother passed away she felt such deep longing for her that she set out to create Mother's Day. Becoming the Founder of Mother's Day, she reached out to established figures in the community to aid in her campaign. <br />
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The first observation of Mother's Day was on May 10, 1908 during a church service in West Virginia which was dedicated to her dear departed mother. It was eventually celebrated by the whole of America. In May 1913 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day a national holiday every 2nd Sunday of May.<br />
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Today we celebrate the sacrifices, triumphs and dedication that mothers give unconditionally. In such a modern age this holiday aptly represents a mother or mother figure who has cared beyond anyone else and loved with unending depths.<br />
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