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FIRST-EVER “METRO MOMCON” HAPPENS THIS MAY 15

Posted on May 11, 2021 by The Prudent Mama

A fun and informative workshop series for moms!

Metro is set to inform, involve, and recharge moms with a Mother’s Day event dubbed “Metro MomCon,” a one-day gathering to inspire them to live their best lives despite the pandemic happening this Saturday (May 15).

The free event will take place on Zoom, and will cover panel discussions and workshops on parenting, food, home and living, relationships, and beauty.

Here are five things to learn from the first-ever “Metro MomCon”:

How to Keep Your Sanity While Raising Your Kids

Do you want to create healthy guiltless boundaries, protect your space, and maintain self-love, while being an amazing mom to your kids? Join this panel discussion to be hosted by Metro editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra and led by one of the country’s leading experts in personal development and well-being, Dr. Lia Bernardo. The event will also feature celebrity moms Andi Manzano, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Jodi Sta. Maria, Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez, and Sofia Andres.

Shibuya Hotpot Cooking Workshop

Together with invited mommy bloggers and influencers, learn how to prepare Japanese dishes for 4-5 people in this interactive online cooking workshop with Chef Him Uy de Baron of Himpossible Recipes. The workshop will be hosted by Lexi Schulze.

*Metro MomCon: Shibuya Hotspot Cooking Workshop with Chef Him Uy De Baron*

Setting Up for Special Family Occasions

Are you looking for new ways to make your celebrations at home even more special? Get inspiration and tips from Happy Ongpauco as she shares her expertise in design, table-setting, and occasion planning.

*Metro MomCon: Setting Up for Special Family Occasions with Happy Ongpauco-Tiu*

Zoom-Glam in 5 Minutes

Learn straight from the beauty experts to glam up for your Zoom meetings, virtual gatherings, and home celebrations. Everything is covered from makeup with Albert Kurniawan, hairstyling with Lourd Ramos to haircare with Dr. Risa Caldoza-de Leon and Dr. Cecilia Catapang. Janeena Chan leads this workshop as its host.

*Metro MomCon: Zoom-Glam In 5 Minutes with Albert Kurniawan, Lourd Ramos, Dra. Risa Caldoza-de Leon, Dra. Cecilia Catapang*

Let’s Talk About Sex Over Cocktails

How do you keep things exciting in the bedroom? This very juicy and relevant session will cover everything you’ve always wanted to know about getting intimate during these times—over cocktails. Join the discussion with host Delamar Arias and sex and relationships therapist Rica Cruz and create your own cocktails with free kits from Served Manila.

*Metro MomCon: Let’s Talk About Sex Over Cocktails with Dr. Rica Cruz*

While moms immerse themselves in the exciting discussions, their kids can also take part in various workshops, including PETA’s Children’s Theater Sneak Peek (for kids ages 7–12; free for the first 30 registrants), OneTwoStep HipHop Dance Workshop for Kids (ages 4–7 and 8–11; free for the first 30 registrants for each age group), and WIKA’Y GALING! Filipino Workshop for the Family (for kids ages 6–10).

Various workshops your kids can try during the Metro MomCon

Treat yourself to fun and learning this weekend via Metro “MomCon!” For more details, visit Metro.Style and @metrodotstyle on IG and Twitter, and metrodotstyle on Facebook.

Food

With Ayos Busog, Prepare a Special Filipino Meal For Your Mom This Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by The Prudent Mama

Celebrations traditions might be difficult to continue in the new normal, but it can also be the right time to start new ones. Let AyosBusog help you treat your moms in a new style from the comforts of your own home by bringing your favorite Filipino treats.

AyosBusog is the new food delivery service brought to you by the notable group behind King Sisig, Bulalo World and Lechon Factory restaurants.

If you’re too busy to prepare daily meals, Ayos Busog Frozen Ulams has you covered. Enjoy generous portions of delicious restaurant-quality ulams like the King’s Krunchy Pork Sisig (P200/2 pax, P380/4 pax), Original Bulalo (P380/2 pax, P720/4 pax), and Beef Kare-Kare (P300/2 pax, P560/4 pax). All frozen ulams are safely packed and are easy to prepare as ABC- you just thaw, reheat, and serve!

*Safely packed and easy to prepare! Just thaw, heat and serve.*

Original Bulalo, Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai

Make your occasions, including this Mother’s Day weekend, “Belly” special with AyosBusog Ready to Eat Party Platters. Have a Selebrachon complete with mouthwatering Lechon Belly, Sinigang na Hipon, Pancit Canton (also with Lechon toppings!), rice, and drinks. Choose the best platter size for your group (from P725/3 pax up to P2,790/12 pax) and have it delivered at any point in Metro Manila.

It’s easy to order from their website (www.ayosbusog.com). Select your frozen meals or create an instant feast from their wide menu of Filipino favorites. Schedule delivery for the same day, or up to 7 days in advance. Finally, payment is a breeze as Cash-On-Delivery, Credit Cards, Bank Deposits, GCash, and Paymaya are all accepted.

About The Royal House Group

The Royal House Group (King Sisig Royal Foods Corporation) is a fast-growing, homegrown, quick service restaurant chain serving Filipino favorites through their 5 brands – King Sisig, Bulalo World, Lechon Factory, Royal Crispy Pata, and AyosBusog. Founded in 2012, the group has grown its network to 78 branches across Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon. For more information, check out http://www.ayosbusog.com.

Launch, Reviews, Videos

Grab Gifts Riders with Surprise Delivery on Labor Day

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by The Prudent Mama

Warning: Get your tissues ready!

Imagine working 24/7, under the scorching heat of the sun and through the coldness of the night just to provide for your family and add to that the dangers of being on the road and of course, the pandemic. Ang hirap! BUT STILL, Grab’s Ate and Kuya Riders continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our essentials are brought to us in the comfort of our homes.

We are one of the families who rely on Grab for deliveries. There are times when we can’t really go out for groceries and Grab’s Kuya Riders do it for us. I’d usually give a 5% tip and walang palya kahit barya they always say thank you for it.

That’s why this heartwarming video of Grab giving back to the Kuya Riders made me shed a tear or two! Kainis kayo! 😅

It was a typical day for the 3 Kuya Riders, working on their deliveries and upon arriving at the drop-off point, they see a huge green box with their name on it. Puzzled, they started calling the contact person of the booked delivery. And SURPRISE! A Grab representive tells them that the green box is theirs and they can take it home to their family.

Then one by one they started crying. Hay nako Grab, I started crying too! The feeling that after all their hard work, they are now being recognized and thanked for. They were really thankful of the big surprise for them and their family.

*The part where I also started crying. Kuya naman eh! 🤣*

*Box full of surprise! Now how did the Kuya Riders brought everything home? 😅*

“Umulan man o umaraw, sisiguruhin po namin na safe po yung ipinapadala ninyo sa amin.”, said one of the surprised Kuya Riders so that made me cry again! 😅

We can also help them in our own little way! Aside from the generous tip you are giving them, Grab has launched Groceries For Your Rider, and upcoming feature on GrabMart where you can purchase groceries from participating GrabMart stores for your designated Ate and Kuya Riders. It’s not just Ate and Kuya Rider we are helping here but their family as well.

**Groceries For Your Rider** *feature now on GrabMart*

**Groceries For Your Rider** *is made possible with the support of Robinsons Supermarket, Nestlé, Unilever, Eden, Bioflu and Pepsico*

If this didn’t tug your heartstrings, I don’t know what will guys! Have you seen the video? Comment down below!

Click HERE if you haven’t watched the heartwarming video yet. 😉

Launch

Why, Hello There Flowers!

Posted on May 1, 2021May 3, 2021 by The Prudent Mama

Every day we get updates about the pandemic and it mainly affects our mood and it is quite depressing to hear the news, nevertheless we find ways to brighten up our day and make us forget the effects of this pandemic for a while.

Why, Hello There Flowers is here to perk us up! These flower arrangements are made by florists and floral designers who has decades of experience from Australia and Dubai they create sophisticated and elegantly arranged bouquets and flower boxes. The concept of arrangements is sophisticated, graceful and elegant. Names used are personal choice of the founder according to the arrangements look and personality. Their flowers are carefully selected and handpicked to bring quality products and services backed up by competitive pricing.

Why, Hello There Flowers is flower-shop that is always ready to cater to “I forgot” moments because they deliver within just a couple of hours. It is very a reliable flower shop because they will go out of their way to give you that specific flower you are looking for and they will make sure that every surprised moment of the receiver will always be present. Why, Hello There Flowers offers same day delivery of custom bouquet and it also offers free delivery within Metro Manila. They have a 24-hour ordering system on their website that will be very convenient for you. They are an all-around floristry that caters from thank you gift to a full event like weddings or even designing your very own personalized contemporary Christmas trees.

Time has not stopped and put even more relevance with the pandemic situation where the future is uncertain therefore every moment and every occasion has to be treasured and one way to keep your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual intimacy is by sending flowers to loved ones without having to leave the house – for safety. Send them flowers and make them say – Why, Hello There!

PS:

The reason why the brand is premium is because they use mainly Ecuadorian and Holland flowers.

Smallest flower is local rose, medium is China rose and the largest one is Ecuadorian rose.

It is approximately the size of your fist which is pretty much the size of your heart. It still varies but Ecuadorian roses are always large and colors are always the most beautiful.

Visit their website http://www.whyhellothereflowers.com/ or call +639179619994 and follow their Instagram account @WhyHelloThereFlowers.