The power of storytelling in raising smart, compassionate kids

To many parents, there is nothing more fulfilling other than instilling the right set of values in their children. That is why right from their pregnancy, all the way to the formative years of their kids and beyond, they do their best to shape their minds so they grow to be healthy and smart with a heart for a kinder world.

 

Of course, this also comes with exposing their children to many activities that would plant the right seeds for them. One of them is through reading books — an activity in which a child’s colorful imaginations run free. Rey Bufi, the founder of nonprofit organization, The Storytelling Project, and also a father himself, shares this belief as he harps the love and joy of reading with kids in far-flung communities in the Philippines.

Nutella and Via Mare join forces to spread Christmas cheer

All over the world, Christmas will not be the same this year. At the same time, Filipinos are a resilient population, and our Christmas spirit will continue as we go our merry way with our Christmas celebrations.

Times have changed, however, impacting how we celebrate this season. With this in mind, Nutella has always been about spreading Joy and Optimism, and the brand recognizes that tradition is very important for Filipinos, and they’ve found a way to continue to spread holiday cheer this year.

Over the years, Nutella has carried out campaigns that bring its core mission to the forefront, through breakfast campaigns and bread-pairing all over the world. This year, Nutella will drive the experience further through fresh pairings that are relevant to Filipinos. Nutella is bringing the all-day breakfast truck back into town and introducing a new pairing – the all-time Filipino Holiday favorites that make Filipino celebrations merry – Bibingka and Putobumbong. Add a delicious Nutella twist to these holiday classics and create new experiences this Christmas!

A Friendly Reminder: Don’t Eat Your Heart Out: Understanding the ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’

This year, we have been faced with an unprecedented pandemic which has taught us never to take our health for granted. But as we near its end and gear up for the holidays, there are still plenty of things to watch out for when it comes to our health. 

 “That is because while the holidays are a time for merriment and indulgence, it has also been linked to a high incidence of heart attacks, stroke, and rising blood pressure, leading to the phenomenon called ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome,” said Dr. Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, The Country Lead of Sanofi Philippines.  

Do your advance orders now for a delightful Holiday celebration with Goldilocks!

Plan a hassle-free Christmas as early as now and get a special early-bird discount from Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop.  

 

The earlier you order, the bigger your discount!    Get 15% Off for orders made on December 1-6, 2020. 10% Off for orders made from December 7-13, 2020, and 5% Off for all orders from December 14-20, 2020.  Discounts are applicable for orders made through goldilocksdelivery.com.ph for purchases over Php 700. Just enter the promo code: HAPPYGOLDILOCKS upon checkout.

Beat the Christmas rush with Goldilocks Advance Order Promo, available via goldilocksdelivery.com.ph! For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

Meaningful Christmas Gifts Moms Will Love

Whatever stage in life we’re at, our moms are always there for us. They’ve been our constants since Day 1. There’s no better time than the Christmas season to show our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures in our lives. 

 
From pampering her with little luxuries or buying her functional items, here are a few ideas for thoughtful Christmas presents moms will love. From December 7 to 13, Shopee is offering discounts up to 80% off!

Start your Christmas Shopping early with Paymaya

It's less than a month before Christmas and if you're planning to do some early gift shopping for your loved ones, why not take advantage of the Black Friday sale? 

Whether you plan on getting a nifty new gadget for a loved one or buying from a lifestyle brand exclusively available in the US, you can easily add these to your cart and enjoy exclusive deals when you shop on Amazon.com and pay with PayMaya. 

When you shop on Amazon.com using your PayMaya virtual or physical card from 4:00 PM on November 27 to 3:59 PM on December 1, 2020, you can get a 15% discount of up to USD$25 on top of the amazing deals you can find on the site! All you have to do is enter your shipping address in the Philippines and use the discount code PYMY15 upon checkout for a minimum purchase of USD$50 (before taxes, shipping and fees). 

Holidays at SM Supermalls

Christmas is almost here! Not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipino families to celebrate this joyous season at SM. Let the wonderful, magical and truly merry

Christmas at SM drive away the blues! Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM!