My latest Philips AVENTure: Hosting 'The Joys & Challenges of Motherhood' Event

The most recent event I've emceed for Philips AVENT was entitled, "Today's Moms: The Joys and Challenges of Motherhood," held in partnership with Baby Company. And what a very apt title for my situation that day wherein there was absolutely no member of my family (not even my mom) available to play nanny for my son that day, that I had to bring him by myself to this event along with a truckload of gadgets to ensure he doesn't get bored while I serve as master of ceremony for the program. Yes, it was indeed a challenging day, but was I so joyful during and after the event, for my boy was very well-behaved; he was a joy to bring along! We (literally) rolled through the day gleefully!  

Skating AVENT-ure. A shout out of love and appreciation goes to my Philips AVENT / LJS Group family who've helped me skate gracefully through 7 years of being a mum! They have helped me in many ways both as a mom and as an events host! As I grow with my son, my love for Philips AVENT will grow too for they've been with us since the start. But below's photo shows me with eyes wide shut... praying and hoping that I can last this day without a nanny watching over my son consistently through this 3-hour hosting AVENT-ure! 

Yes, I cannot believe that it's now 7 wonderful years being a mother and it has been nothing less than rewarding and empowering! And the one brand that has been by my side all these years since I became a mom was Philips AVENT! I claim responsibility for coining the term, "AVENT-ure," and I've been using this word, AVENTURE in all my Philips engagements for this is what all this years has been... not just an exhilarating adventure, but an amazing Philips AVENT-ure! 

Promoting AVENT products comes naturally. While I no longer use all of the Philips AVENT products such as this natural line manual breast pump, I swear by these and still know the product features and benefits by heart. Not just because I host for them, but because I've actually used most if not all of the AVENT products; they are the best partner any mom can have, whether a newbie or a pro. In every chance I find, I proudly exclaim, "I am a Philips AVENT Mom!" 

But I am not the only proud AVENT mom. For not only has Philips AVENT nurtured my son and I; through Philips AVENT, I've made many good friends and the one I call my BFF is the beautiful, kind-hearted and talented Chef, Dang Adrias who is not just a celebrity chef and culinary brand endorser, but also a respected culinary arts teacher at MOST Institute, wonderful wife and mom of three! She's truly a person who inpires me and I look up to her for the many hats she wears apart from the toque. And most recently, she made my son's birthday cake and it was simply awesome! Will be blogging about that soon! I love you always and forever, my awe-inspiring and creative BFF, Chef Dang Adrias! 

 Photo above is with my son, Godric Matthew and Chef Dang's lovely baby girl, Andrea or simply Andi... she is as beautiful as mommy, and she's a gymnast too... watch out for Andi Adrias soon! Photo below shows me taking many more snaps with my BFF Chef Dang before the program started... can you spot my roller-boy son, Matthew in the photo below? 

And here I was with the rest of our three featured speakers for that day. Chef Dang of course taught the moms how to prepare fresh and healthy food for the little ones and the family... Ms. Sharon Galang Agoncillo (extreme left) spoke about Baby Signs, while magazine editor Frances Amper Sales talked about grooming and wellness so moms won't let themselves go and totally forget to look after themselves, especially as remaining fit and pretty can be very challenging after giving birth.  

 I can never get enough of Philips AVENT and our fun learning AVENTURES which my son has mostly been part of... 

 An AVENTURE for the whole family. Yes, everyone is welcome to learn and have fun with us and even take home some goodies!

 Thank you, Philips AVENT for always being there for me and my son all these years... you will always occupy a huge space in my heart! 

Thanks for dropping by; may we all continue to strive for God's glory!
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My grandest treasures at the Grand Baby Fair Pirate Funland Adventure!

My heart still sings whenever I relive my fond memories as main host a.k.a. First Mate Mary during Baby Company's Grand Baby Fair with this year's arrr-mazing pirate fun land theme! It was one unforgettable voyage that would need three more blog posts for I have endless thoughts to share about it! But of course before anything else, I would like to share the finest treasures I got as a shopper and a parent! Along with all the happily shopping & blooming preggy mermaid-mommies plus their supportive shopping buddies, the Captain-daddies, my pirate crew and I were constantly on the the lookout for the finest loot: only the best products for our kids, especially for the littlest pirates-in-training (or perhaps pirates in potty training). And the best part of this unforgettable treasure-hunting was that we almost got everything for free as the discounts were tremendous, greater than the seven seas, only here in the most anticipated annual parenting party, the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair! 

Smooth Sailing with Cordlife: One Chance One Choice. I am so glad to see the awesome and supportive CORDLIFE team busy as usual to cater to all the questions and needs of preggy mommies and even those planning to start their families. Definitely, this company is beyond exceptional and trust-worthy medical services such as expert and unparalleled cord blood banking, Metascreen to name a few. They are all about securing the most valuable treasures of our lives, our children! 

Sweets for sweet, FARLIN for my Darlin'. Always a pleasure to see my wonderful and thoughtful friends from FARLIN! Near... FAR(lin) wherever you are... makes you sing right? Indeed, whether the journey with your kids are near (maybe in play school or to the mall), or very far (overseas or out of town) make sure you have your trusty goodies from Farlin, especially their wipes which I definitely love and use all the time! 

AHOY There! At the FARLIN Booth with pretty bosses, Ms. Mich and Ross. Excuse our crazy facial expressions... 

Giant Carrier: Baby's Greatest Treasure! Loo loo, SKIPPER balloo... Skipper is my darling! Can't get enough of dear sweet baby Skipper, Giant Carrier's adorable official mascot! Just have to say just like Giant Carrier... this baby is a Giant too! 

Below, with the wonderful CLC Giant Carrier family... including the amazingly handsome and kind Giant Carrier bosses-slash-pirates, Sirs Lincoln and Lester Ching! So I guess Skipper looks like them? 

I like gold ships, I like silver ships... but the best of all... is FRIENDSHIP! Here below with one of my prized treasures, my BFF Chef Dang Adrias, celebrity Chef and super mommy of three! She whipped up a phenomenal batch of unforgettably good carrot cupcakes... Those yummy treats were delectable treasures indeed! 

About now, about my life's greatest treasure who has grown from being a toddler excitedly attending my past Baby Company Grand Baby Fair events to now a smart and curious lad who enjoys spending time with his own buddies... 

Buddies for Life: pirate captain Jared and my beloved pirate captain Matthew... little super heroes... who are also super handsome!

Of pirates and mermaids: Look what my adorable Pirate boys caught: a lovely mermaid princess!!! She is their sweet, pretty and mermaidsmerizing classmate and buddy, Arianna... 

Hope you liked my top BABY COMPANY shopping picks... imagine me humming a happy tune as I enumerated this list above, as I swam back to this sea of fabulous finds and best bargains! These are my all-time favorite finds and also they top in other mommy and daddy shopping lists too! Please do check back on my pirate blog-o-ship as I share more about the exciting, swash-buckling expeditions I've had as a host, especially the mesmerising pirate queens (Baby Company mommies such as Danica Sotto Pingris, Andi Manzano, Precious Lara Quigaman, etc.) whom I've met in this SHIPeriffic and PIRATErrific journey! 3 more blog posts coming up soon, that this 3-day adventure deserves...

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Just got Lucky: The Philips Kulinarya show at Lucky Chinatown

I am so thankful for the many years that I have worked with Philips and their amazing brands, especially Philips AVENT. But it really is so humbling yet spectacular at the same time to also be trusted with their Philips Kulinarya tours, which were held in many community centers, business districts and malls. My most favourite and the most memorable one for me was held at the Lucky Chinatown Mall (nope, not memorable because it took me 2 hours from the bridge to get to the mall, and another 2-3 hours getting out of Chinatown area, no exaggeration) because it was sadly the last of the Philips Kulinarya legs for the fiscal year. But I really do cherish the COOL-inary tricks I have learned, taught by no less than Ms. Nancy Reyes Lumen herself, the country's Adobo Queen! 

Here are some more photos of Ms. Nancy and I having a blast, and the audience too, walking away with a ton of amazing appliances only from PHILIPS!

Thanks and I hope to catch you on the future PHILIPS & PHILIPS AVENT activities coming soon! - Marylaine Louise Viernes