I love Tagaytay for so many reasons. When I was younger, and back when it wasn't as commercialised as it is today, we would have family reunions and overnight stays in the quarters by Tagaytay's radar station. As a teenager growing up in the South, my high school friends and I would go to Tagaytay for lunch or merienda and still manage to be back in time for dinner with the ... Continue Reading
Jollibee Kiddie Party Packages
I woke up today thinking of how my son just turned two and of how many parties i'll throw for him as he grows up and how one of them will probably be a Jollibee or McDonald's party (because every kid has to have at least one of these for their parties right?) - and that's how I ended up in this blog post. I was curious what the packages were and was delighted to find out that ... Continue Reading
20 Party Venues to Consider: Northern Manila
Our "Party Venues" series is back with a list of party places you can find in the northern part of Metro Manila. Think about options in Pasig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina; even extending to some parts of Rizal like Antipolo. And please note, I grew up in the South, so anything north of the Pasig River is north enough for me!😅 You might ask, but where is Quezon City? ... Continue Reading
Hello, Coco! Baby Shower
My friend and I recently threw a baby shower for a dear mommy-to-be and her little Coco, and boy, how fun it was to plan! So today, I'm whisking you away to a little island paradise with our DIY tropical party! Filled with coconuts, pineapples, palm trees and umbrellas, this homemade party sure made me wish I was by the ocean, enjoying the warm breeze while sipping my ... Continue Reading
Party Venues to Consider: Central Metro Manila
Last month, I shared with you some possible venues for a party for the Southern folks. In the second installment of “Party Venues to Consider,” we move to Central Metro Manila as we feature options you can find in Manila, Pasay, Makati, Taguig, and some parts of Parañaque that's in between being in the South and center of Manila. Your friends will surely love you for choosing ... Continue Reading
20 Party Venues to Consider: South of the Metro
And by South of the Metro, I mean Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque...yes, even Laguna and Cavite! You must be wondering...why just the South? There are a lot more venues to choose from up North (Makati, Pasig, Quezon City, etc). And that, right there, is the answer to your question. There are tons of venues to choose from so we'll break this into several posts. ... Continue Reading
Homemade Parties Tips: DIY Mickey Mouse Party Ideas
A Mickey Mouse party is an awesome way to celebrate. Every little kid loves Mickey and it's also an easy theme to decorate. Just put his signature ears on everything and you're all set! We saw a few Mickey-themed ideas in our recent #MickeyWeek, and here are some more straight from one of our HMP mommies, @happymomhappyme, as she shares some tips based on her experience in ... Continue Reading
Wedding Wednesdays: Wedding Mood Boards
My fascination for weddings started when I was a little girl. So much so that when it came time to plan for my wedding, I was bursting with ideas and I needed something to organise the ideas in my head. That's why I decided to make inspiration boards for the different aspects of the wedding. Here they are for your viewing pleasure. I hope it inspires you to come up with your ... Continue Reading
[More] Favorite Places for DIY Party Shopping
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I really think that half the fun in DIY parties is the party preps itself. Apart from the crafting, I love the thrill of going from one store to another, in search of items that would fit my theme perfectly. So, aside from the other shops I shared recently, here are more shops I run to for my party needs! ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Places for DIY Party Shopping
I love shopping for a DIY party! Sometimes I'm a hunter; I have a specific item in mind and I know exactly what I'm looking for. Most of the time, though, I'm a gatherer; I buy anything party-related which I "might have" use for. 😂 A classic DIYer's mistake, I know. But what can I do? I'm a hoarder, especially when it comes to possible party supplies. I will find use ... Continue Reading