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Karate-do Summer Class

Posted on April 20, 2012

Justin requested to play at Whiz Minds CAMP (Center for Music and Play) at Robinsons Galleria two weeks ago. This is where he took his painting class last summer. I checked Whiz Minds’ list of summer classes and asked my son if he wanted to learn karate-do and he said okay, so I enrolled him. I paid Php2850 for six sessions with an option to continue until 12 sessions for an additional Php2150. Their karate-do class started last week, but we only got his uniform last Wednesday, so that’s when mommy’s camera starting clicking. The uniform cost Php1300, by the way.

My Karate Kid! Class has not started yet; that’s why he was still at the play area
He goes to class every Wednesdays; class starts at 4pm and ends at 5:30pm. And here’s what they did the other day.

My son is an energetic child. He needed an outlet to channel his energy and put it to good use, and karate-do is our best option right now. I also wanted him to learn how to protect himself from bullies in preparation for his entry to big school this coming June. Karate-do is also a form of healthy exercise that will help him develop strength and stamina, plus it helps build self-discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence.

After class, he stayed until 8pm at Whiz Minds CAMP to play; that’s when his Dad fetched him to go home and have dinner. I asked him how his class went, and he said his left knee and his nape hurt. Nope, those were not side effects of alpha t1, but what a first-time karate-do student normally experiences after the first few sessions.

He felt okay when he woke up yesterday morning, and he’s already looking forward to wearing his karate-do uniform next Wednesday and to using his unlimited play privileges at Whiz Minds CAMP after class, which is part of the package.

Are your kids enrolled in summer class, too?

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One Nasty Bruise!

Posted on April 19, 2012

Accidents will happen when you least expect them. Well, that’s what happened to me last Thursday as I was getting out of a taxicab that took me and my blogger friends home after an event that we attended earlier that day. I was sitting comfortably in the front passenger seat without the slightest idea that something terrible would happen to me. When the taxi stopped in front of the building where I live, I said goodbye to my friends and was out of the cab in no time. After I closed the taxi door, I suddenly lost my footing and down to the ground I fell. It happened so fast! And this is what I got: a bruised knee!

I’m telling you this was one nasty bruise. It was swollen and painful when touched. Not even the softest daybed covers could take away the pain, and I had to endure this for almost a week. I’ve also been experiencing discomfort in my right hand until now and if this problem persists, I have no other option but to go to the doctor to have it checked. Sigh!

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Pensive Thoughts’ D-nee Baby Care Products Giveaway!

Posted on April 18, 2012

A few weeks ago, I received samples of D-nee’s newest line of baby care products. D-nee is a complete line of infant and toddler care products especially made for the little ones. It is manufactured by Bio Consumer Co. Ltd. and is a leading brand in Thailand.

Because I was too busy with work, it was only yesterday that I was able to open the heavy box containing these baby care products. The first thing I noticed was the really nice packaging.

D-nee Baby Liquid Detergent, available in two mild fragrances (Lovely Sky and Honey Star) in both 800ml pouch and 960ml bottle

D-nee Bottle & Nipple Liquid Cleanser, available in 400ml and 800ml pouch, 500ml pump and 950ml bottle
I set to work immediately to try out these products. I first tried the Lovely Sky Baby Liquid Detergent, and here’s what I discovered. The lovely mild scent lingers in the clothes and on my hands for a long time, and because it’s mild, it doesn’t leave the skin dry.

D-nee Baby Liquid Detergent is PH-neutral so it’s gentle on baby’s clothes and prolongs its life from washing. D-nee contains surfactant which is biodegradable. It has no dyes, no optical brighteners, no fabric softener, and no bleach. The detergent is also ideal for washing intimate wear and clothes with delicate materials.

The Bottle & Nipple Liquid Cleanser came next. We don’t have feeding bottles at home anymore because my son is almost 6 years old, so what I did was use this liquid cleanser for my son’s eating and drinking utensils. This liquid cleanser is mildly scented and gentle on the hands. It’s also easy to rinse, and there’s no residual soap smell in the dishes I washed.

D-nee Mild Bottle & Nipple Liquid Cleanser contains natural ingredients like biodegradable cleaning agent Lauryl Polyglucose – synthesized from wheat, corn, potato, cucumber, and coconut oil. D-nee is safe to use in washing baby bottles and nipples, and helps remove stain and grease, leaving no residue.

Based on my experience, I can honestly say that D-nee’s Baby Liquid Detergent and Bottle & Nipple Liquid Cleanser are mild and gentle products for your little ones, and they are safe and effective, too. Had I discovered these products when my son was still a baby, I would have definitely bought them for my precious little guy!

You can find D-nee in the following outlets:
• Baby & Beyond San Juan
• Crossings Department Store Quezon City
• Gaisano Mall of Davao
• Kukuduckbill Market Market Taguig
• International Freeport Traders Subic
• Landmark Department Store Trinoma
• Landmark Department Store Makati
• Pioneer Centre Pasig

You can also buy these D-nee products online, through the D-nee Facebook Fan Page! Simply view the product gallery and ordering guidelines, and then click the Order Form to complete your purchase. Delivery is free!

D-nee is exclusively distributed by Transaxion Unlimited (TXN), the company behind the leading Tipco 100% brand.

Now one lucky reader of Pensive Thoughts will also get the chance to try out D-nee’s baby care products. The winner will receive a gift pack containing the following items:
• 1 D-nee Bottle & Nipple Cleanser 960ml Jug worth Php 289.00
• 1 D-nee Liquid Detergent 960ml Jug worth Php 219.00
• 1 D-nee Shirt
• 1 D-nee Bag

How to win:
1. Like Pensive Thoughts on Facebook HERE.
2. Like D-nee Baby Philippines on Facebook HERE.
3. Tag Pensive Thoughts and my sponsor by sharing this post on your FB wall:
@Pensive Thoughts is giving away baby care products from @D-nee Baby Philippines!
Make sure your post status is set to public so my sponsor and I can check. Also, tag properly by typing “@” before the names.
4. Comment on this post to let me know you’ve joined and leave the following details: complete name, email address, FB name and link to your FB post.

Important:
• Only one comment per reader will be counted.
• Contest starts now and ends on April 30, 2012, Philippine time.
• One winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced on this blog on
May 7, 2012.
•The gift pack will be delivered by Transaxion Unlimited.
•This is open to Metro Manila residents only.

Good luck!

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I Want My Own Hair Straightener!

Posted on April 16, 2012

I used to have long hair, but I had my hair cut short before I got married. I guess I did it on purpose; that’s because I was heading for a fresh start and getting prepared for a busier life at home. And I think I made the right decision. Since my hair was straight and short, it was very easy to manage. I didn’t even have to blow-dry my hair. I just let my hair dry naturally using a wide-tooth comb. I have maintained the same hairstyle and hair length since then with hair color change every once in a while.

When I started attending blog events, I wanted to make my hair look more presentable. When I have time and when the occasion is special, I usually go to the beauty salon in the lobby of our building to have my hair fixed. “Fixing my hair” simply means straightening my hair with a flat iron. This is to remove flyaway hair and to make my hair look smooth and silky.

Photo source: ghdhair.com
I now realize I want my own hair straightener at home. This will save me money in the long run as I don’t need to pay for this particular hair service each time I’m attending a special event. Can you suggest a place to find the best hair straightener?

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At the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center!

Posted on April 13, 2012

We went to SM Mall of Asia last April 7, Black Saturday, and one of the unplanned things we did was to visit the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center (NFSDC). I really wanted the little boy to see what’s inside the “first technology-based premiere science center” in the Philippines.

We availed of the Supernova All-day Pass, which included 2 Planetarium shows, 1 Php50 gamecard in Game Zone, 1 storytelling session and 1-day pass at NFSDC. We paid Php330 for each adult and Php300.00 for our 5-year-old son.

Our little boy in multicoloured striped shirt enjoying Gesturetek
Found on the first level of NFSDC is Gesturetek. Here the players can move around and interact with different 3D virtual environments using simple body movements. Our son played soccer and volleyball here.

Having fun at the Flight Simulator!
Then we went to the Flight Simulator. Our son enjoyed this so much! He liked the virtual experience of flying his own airplane.

Our next stop was the Grossology station. “Grossology” is “the (impolite) science of the human body. Here you can find (1) Burp Man who tells how burping happens, (2) Urine: The Game which shows how the kidneys work, (3) Sniff Sniff which allows you to smell the odors that some parts of our body make, (4) Patients Please where kids can learn the parts of the body by removing them from the game table without touching the sides of the holes, (5) Vomit Center where you can try to guess the correct “process” order by pressing buttons to make the barf guy BARF, and (6) Let’s Play Grossology where you may test your Grossness I.Q.

Justin operating on his patient
Justin had his picture taken with Astroboy at the Robots Inc Gallery, too!

The little boy with Astroboy!
The little boy also joined the storytelling session at the Bedtime Gallery, but he didn’t stay long there because the Planetarium shows were about to begin.

Storytelling session at the Bedtime Gallery

At the DigiStar Planetarium watching “One World, One Sky.” Before this, we watched “Wonders of the Universe.”
Finally, father and son had to use our free Game Zone cards.