The Diary of Lizzie Bee

I discovered something about my daughter earlier. She was trying so hard to make me proud. So we had a slight miscommunication about it. And I'm glad its out in the open. Maybe its partly my fault, maybe not. Who knows?  I should be happy about it, yeah? Part of me, yes. But the other half, no. I don't need her to do something that she knows she doesn't have the heart to do just so she can make me proud.  Being her mommy makes me proud already. Here's the story behind it:  She was chosen as the candidate of Bb. Kalikasan for Grade 6. She proudly announced it to me when she got home from school. Seeing her excitement and enthusiam made me go on a full stage-mother mode. I started contacting family, friends, "connections" to ask for their recyclables. Started browsing for gown designs which uses recycled materials, started planning for her talent, costumes et al.  See, 100% stage-mom mode. Since I was so busy preparing for her, I f...

Christmas has always been the most celebrated and longest holidays in the country. Whenever "Ber" months starts, Pinoy will always be in that Christmas mood. Some do their gift-shopping early, others likes to wait for the last minute rush, while others wait after the holiday to avail of the lowest discounts. The most important reason why we celebrate this event yearly is, Filipinos are very family-oriented. And Christmas has always been a great moment to spend time with family, reach out to long-lost friends and relatives. And just simply be good to one another. What I love most about SM Supermalls is that they really know what is most important with us Pinoys. Which is Christmas and Family combined. On September 16, the retail giant officially started the  100 Days to Christmas countdown. 64 malls nationwide will bring new and fun experiences to their Filipino patrons. SM also announced exciting deals and fun-filled activities for customer to experience ...

For one weekend, Nestle' NanKid Optipro Four, - a milk designed specifically for your child's growth and development that helps secure your child's healthy future through the power of Optimized Protein, launched Future City: An Interactive Digital Park. Last September 9 and 10, this pioneering  digital park opens its doors for guests as a way to educate and empower children and their parents about how their decisions today, can affect their future. Future City uses Technologies from all over the globe. The park contained 6 unique and engaging stations that gave guests the chance to participate in one-of-a-kind experience that will surely nurture the minds of the kids and kids-at-heart. the exhibit visually illustrated how science has become the blueprint for brighter, safer future for our children. Guest began their exploraton and discovery at the Future Dome where they were given a glimpse of the technological advances that will soon define future cities - from t...