10a Alabama Arts & Crafts Fair

Yesterday i found myself in an old house somewhere in Quezon City meeting local artists and appreciating art. Now i will be the first to tell you that I am not a fan of art galleries and museums. What i am a fan of is shopping. So this arts and crafts fair was a just perfect for me.

The place is a basically a bazaar for all kinds of artists. Check out the ceiling drop lights in the following pictures made from old electric fans.

For most of the booths, the creators themselves are the ones selling the items. It's fun to interview these artists and find out what inspired them to start their crafts. Some are also doing the actual craft on the spot. It's a good way to inspire or revive the inner artist in you.







Here are some of the items that caught my eye during my visit.

Aside from the novelty items, they also sell some interesting food stuff. Drink the perfect blend of local Cordillera coffee matched with Sesame Wasabe macarons. Then cap off your hot afternoon with the wild Muscovado + Bacon ice cream. A trip to 10a Alabama can be such a foodie adventure.

Here are more resurrected items. See if you can identify the former lives of the following items.

Interesting, isn't it? Watch out for the next Arts & Crafts fair by following their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/10aAlabama I was told they they hold these fairs for two days every quarter. So based on the current timeline, maybe we can expect the next fair sometime in October. Just in time for your pre-Christmas shopping.

 

10a Alabama St., New Manila
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines and

 

Finally, i leave you with this very important thought.

 

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ExpoMom 2015 #MomManifesto

Barely two months after I gave birth to Troy, I remember driving excitedly to Rockwell to attend my first ExpoMom back in 2008. That visit opened my eyes to the many unique baby products - both local and international - that are available to us these days. I remember staying there by myself for practically the entire day. It was my first day out after giving birth.

This year's ExpoMom focuses on a very important aspect of motherhood that is often neglected. The mom! We usually find ourselves too busy with the kids, our work/businesses, or errands that we forget to take care of ourselves in the process.

Aside from the booths that are selling mom-tested and mom-approved items, there will be ongoing activites onstage during the event as we journey together towards being happy and fulfilled moms.

Save the date, Moms! Invite your mom friends and join the fun next weekend from May 22 to 24 at the New Glorietta Center for the 2015 ExpoMom.

 

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Mommy Mundo Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent + a P45,000 TwoTots Giveaway

Where will you be this weekend? Don't miss this year's Mommy Mundo Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent! It's happening this Sunday (November 10) and yet again on December 8. The bazaar will be open from 10am to 8pm so you have more than enough time to shop to your hearts' content!

Here is a list of this year's tentants:

There's also an ongoing giveaway by TwoTots. Check out how to earn as many raffle entries by visiting the Mommy Mundo site. This is the biggest Mommy Mundo giveaway to date!  http://mommymundo.com/2013/11/mommy-pages-great-two-tots-giveaway/  

See you at the Bazaar this Sunday!

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Mommy Mundo Clearance Clear Out Sale 2013!

Get your Christmas list ready because the 3rd Mommy Mundo Clearance Clear Out Sale is here!  The event will held on August 16 to 18, 2013 at the Rainbow Room, Fun Ranch Building, Frontera Verde, Pasig.

Get up to 75% off from over 30 most loved brands for moms and kids. As a special shopping bonus, you get a free gift from Mommy Mundo for every P1,000 purchase using your BPI Credit Card. Yes! You can use your credit cards during the event. How cool is that? 

Participating Brands:

• Cluebebe
• Crumbs & Grubs
• Born Baby Stuff
• Bug & Kelly
• Tiny Tots
• Silly Monkey Clothing
• Tots & Toddlers
• R. Trevi
• Bulilit Bookstore
• Little Luees Locker
• Jejsy
• Starkids
• Wonderworld Toys
• Indigo Baby
• Shop Mommy Matters
• Nurture Nook
• Tomatoberry
• Baby Shop PH
• Nursingmom
• Mama & Me
• Philips Avent
• Goody
• Aprica
• Richwell Brands:
• Barbie
• Chicco
• Safety 1^st
• Elle Apparel
• Hot Wheels
• Pigeon
• Feiyue

So whether you are shopping for yourself, a pregnant friend or your inaanaks, there is definitely something in store for you! It's a wonderland of unique gifts for this Christmas. See you there, okay?

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My Babypalooza Experience

So last weekend was tiring but productive.  My friend Candy and i sold a lot of used/unused pre-loved items at the Babypalooza Bazaar. I got there around 9:00am and was done setting up before 9:30am. The bazaar officially opened at 10:00am.

Candy, our little seller Kimi, and me

The venue was at the 2nd floor of the Walter Hogan Hall within the Ateneo compound.  The bazaar was a mix of branded (new) items and pre-loved ones. I saw a lot of my online friends there and met some new ones too!

Here is a quick run down of the booths i've visited.

Tickled Moms sold some really nice mesh baby pouches. I like that the fabric is quick-drying and breathable. So perfect for a day in the beach with your little ones.

I saw Paola of MommyTreats there too! Paola makes the best brownies ever! All her treats are meant to increase milk supply for breastfeeding moms.  It's really so delicious that i'm pretty sure i will continue to order even when i've stopped breastfeeding my little girl. I got to try the peppermint brownies during the event and it was sooo good! You can check out Paola's site and order from her here.

My sister, Tammy, of Spunkdesigns also had a booth there. Tammy sells the cutest little trinkets that are perfect as gifts to friends or giveaways during your events.  All the items are so cute you'd want to keep them for yourselves! You can visit her site here or like her facebook page to get regular updates here

I also met Helen of Hatch & Latch during the event. I've ordered the very effective More Milk Plus capsules from her before but we've never met in person.

I also came across Smart Steps during the bazaar. They sell detergent and bottle cleansers that are safe for babies. I personally haven't used it but some of you may be interested.

I actually got the mosquito patches since they have really unique designs that my kids love! I got baby avengers for Troy and Disney princess for Dawn.

There were so many stores selling adorable and affordable items. I had to stop myself from shopping those two days. I had to remind myself that i was there to dispose of old things and not hoard new ones.

Cute mommy & baby matching clothes



Babypalooza's Celeste and her husband



 Event styling by Red Riding Hood

Sole Gifts & Novelties

I initially felt that the traffic of people coming in was very slow.  But at the end of the first day, i was able to empty two out of three of our luggage-full-of-stuff already! And on the 2nd day, we were able to sell our stroller, car seat, and high chair plus another load of stuff. Since my mission was to free up storage space while making some money out of it, i believe it's safe to say that my weekend was truly very successful!

Not only is the event a good venue to sell your pre-loved items, it's also a great way to network with other entrepreneurs for your businesses.
I look forward to the next Babypalooza event and hope to still be able to join if my schedule permits. Hope to see you there too!

Happy week ahead, everyone!

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Babypalooza Bazaar 2013!

My friend Candy (TheCorporateHousewifeMom) and I are selling some new and pre-loved items at this year's Babypalooza Bazaar.

Multi-tasking moms can also attend parenting talks in between shopping time!

Topics/Schedule:

Childhood Happens Once (Play)
Tips on how to enrich playtime with your child.
Feb. 16, 2013 – Rm. 3, 12-1 p.m.,
Walter Hogan Conference Center, ADMU

Childhood Happens Once (Read) 
Ways on how to maximize reading sessions with your child.
Feb. 17, 2013 – Rm. 3, 12-1 p.m.,
Walter Hogan Conference Center, ADMU

*No entrance fees will be charged for these talks but pre-registration is highly encouraged. Limited seating capacity. Email babypalooza.info@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

We hope to see you there! You may visit http://www.babypalooza.com.ph/ to learn more about the event.

**Check out my review of the Babypalooza 2013 event here

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