May 07, 2025

Mother’s Day Craft Project

Sharing my craft projects for Mother’s Day. 

I Heart U Mom Shadow Box 

A few months ago, I made this I Heart U Mom Layered Craft because Mother’s Day in Norway is every second Sunday of February. I already gave this to my mom since she is here for a vacation. You can download this design if you have a Design Bundles Plus Membership


Comic Mother’s Day Card 


After making the Comic Birthday Card for Bee Happy Weeklies Week 12: Comic, I also found this Comic Mother's Day Card on Cricut Design Space. I flattened the design because I wanted a print and then a cut version. 

Mother and Daughter Card 


This design is also on Cricut Design Space. This is a simple card using the draw and cut function. 

Mom Flower Pot


The flower pot is from Craft with Sarah's website; this is part of her Flower Pot Collection.

Mother and Baby Owl Card 


I cut this Mother& Baby Owl because I wanted to use it for a card, but I changed my mind. 

Mother’s Day Card 


Instead of the owl, I cut the Spring Flowers in a Jar of Craft with Sarah for my card. I used an embossing folder, cutting dies, and stamps for other card elements. This was my entry for Bee Happy Weeklies 19: Love You Mom.

Mother’s Day Gift Card Holder 


The Mother’s Day Gift Card Holder is designed by Dreaming Tree. Aside from cardstock, you need Distress Oxide or Ink for ink edging and beads for additional decoration. 

May 06, 2025

Glimpse of PAGSS Airport Premium Lounge at NAIA 3

A week ago, I received a text message from my bank that, effective May 1, 2025, the PAGSS Premium Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 will be closed for renovations. I am not really affected because I am not a frequent traveler and we don’t have an upcoming trip naman.

But I remembered last March, my husband and my father-in-law were able to use this lounge when they went to Singapore. So sharing the pictures of PAGSSS Airport Premium Lounge before the renovation. 








You can check my previous post about PAGSS Airport Lounge NAIA 1 and PAGSS Airport Lounge NAIA 1 Extension.

May 05, 2025

Mini Creative Journey Album

April is Bee Happy Crafts 13th anniversary, and for the past two years, I have always joined their anniversary event, but this year, April was a busy month for me. I had no time to craft because we were always out. 

The deadline is near, and I really wanted to submit an entry for Bee Happy Crafts Anniversary Weeklies, so I decided to cancel all my errands and chores. I told myself, they could wait pero yung deadline hindi, hehehe!

I checked the Anniversary Weeklies themes and chose the “Mini Album of your Creative Journey.” I am not into scrapbooking, but I challenged myself to do this. Jared Leto said, “Try and fail, but never fail to try”. 

I always say that my crafting journey started when my husband gifted me a cutting machine during the pandemic, but my creative journey began when I joined Bee Happy Craft Weeklies. 

I used to be a silent member of the Bee Happy Crafters Circle and silently admired those submitted "weeklies craft projects". I hesitated to join because I knew I could only do a simple project. 

It took me a lot of courage to submit my first entry in April 2023. I submitted my 3D Beach Shadow Box for Week 15: Summer, and the rest is history. 

And because Bee Happy Crafts Weeklies kindled my creative journey, I decided to make an album to document my "weeklies entries". But I was surprised when I discovered that this Mini Album is my 106th craft project for Weeklies. Hindi pala kasya sa mini album, so I decided to print my craft projects featured on Bee Happy Social Media. 


Making a scrapbook album is not my thing, so it took me a long time to assemble this one, but I am glad I finished it before the deadline. This album is full of memories and crafting adventures.

I finished this Mini Creative Journey Album after a few days, but as I flip the pages of my album, I realized that this is not just a few days of work but two years of my life. Indeed, this is my creative journey since I started joining Bee Happy Crafts Weeklies, from a hesitant crafter to a weekly crafter.


I feel happy and proud because I made different projects using various materials like paper, vinyl, iron-on, felt fabric, leather, magnet, shrinkable plastic, and many more. 

This album reminds me of the time and effort I put into finishing my projects. I would never forget the trials and errors I encountered. The new learnings and skills I discovered. And of course, the opportunity to be part of the Bee Happy Guest Ambassadors.




For the design, I printed my own patterned paper using the Bee Happy Paper Set. I used Bee dies and stamps, and also cut the Male and Female Gnomes of Craft with Sarah. The Mini Album Template is available on Cricut Design Space.   

April 28, 2025

Junior High School Moving Up

I had no blog post for the past few weeks because I was busy with my offline life and had no time to craft or blog. I have so many things to share about our travel trips, but for now, let me start with “Moving Up”. 

School Year 2024-2025 is already over, and I’m proud to say that my son finished this school year with a bang. My son won 2nd place in the General Knowledge Contest and 1st place in Aghamatika Contest. He also received the Leadership Award because he was part of their Student Council. And during the Moving Up Ceremony, he received four medals. 

Seventh Honor 
Gold Eagle Award 
Best in Information and Communications Technology 
Special Recognition in Research. 

This is a big achievement compared to his previous years, so I am proud of him because he really improves every year. So when I was making his Junior High School Memories video, I chose the “This Is My Now” song of Jordin Sparks as the background song. I like the message of this song.


This Is My Now 

There was a time I packed my dreams away 
Living in a shell, hiding from myself 

There was a time when I was so afraid 
I thought I’d reached the end 
Baby that was then 
But I am made of more than my yesterdays 

This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment 
As I look around I can’t believe the love I see 
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts 
That was then, this is my now. 

Had to decide was I gonna play it safe 
Or look somewhere deep inside and try to turn the tide
Find the strength to take that step of faith 
And I have the courage like never before, yeah 
I’ve settled for less but ready for more 
Ready for more 

This is my now 

I just hope na hind maburn out sa kakaaral and he will have the same passion sa pag-aaral until he finishes college. 

Dinner at Italliani’s 

After the Moving Up, we went to Italliani’s for a quick celebration. We ordered Spaghetti Vongole, Margherita and Garlic and Cheese Zeppole.




Lunch at NIU by Vikings

The following day, we were supposed to eat in a hotel because I found a 50% off buffet promo, but it was already fully booked when my husband called to reserve. Grabe lang ito, fully booked agad kahit 5 days before kami nagpareserve. So I suggested to my husband, sa NIU by Vikings na lang ulit so he called the restaurant to reserve. 

My mom was not able to attend my son’s Moving Up because natapat na flight nila from Boracay to Manila yung event so delayed Moving Up celebration na lang with the Senior Club. Hehehe! Good thing we made a reservation kasi punuan and marami din kumakain because of Recognition, Moving Up and Graduation. 

Fortunately, there was an ongoing Graduation Promo when we dined. We did not know about this promo, good thing na kagagaling lang namin sa school to get the School Report Card and Moving Up Photos, so we were able to avail of this promo. In our case, aside from the Moving Up Photos, they still asked for my son’s school ID bago naapproved yung FREE BUFFET. Sayang nga kasi we are only seven people, so dalawa sana yung free kung walo lang sana kami. 

Anyway, I already blogged about our “Lunch Buffet at NIU by Vikings” last January and halos same naman food and marami rin tao so hindi na ko nagtake ng marami pictures. 






NIU by Vikings Promo 

Graduation Promo

1. Promo duration: March 5, 2025 to July 31, 2025 
2. All graduates of the Class of 2025, including Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, College, and Post Graduate students, are eligible to avail of a FREE Buffet when dining in with 3 Full-paying adults.
3. Applicable Graduates: Only graduates and moving up students of the class 2025 (Kindergarten, Grade 10 Completers, Elementary, High School, College, and Post Graduate) can enjoy this exclusive offer. 
4. Required Proof of Graduation: 

Diploma 
Completion Certificate (Moving Up) 
Graduation Photo 
Graduation Program with the Graduate’s Name/Graduation Invitation 
School Registration Form supported by a Valid ID 

Celebrants Eat for Free 

Bring 1 full-paying adult on the day of your birthday. Bring 4 full-paying adults on any day within your birthday month.  

Celebrate Big! Up to 30% off.  

Discounts will depend on the day and the number of guests. Available Weekday Lunch only. Not valid on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or holidays.  

NIU by Vikings - SM Aura Buffet Rates  

Weekday Lunch 

PHP1,138 - Adult  
PHP438 - Kids 3-4ft/4-7 years old  
PHP748 - Kids 4’1 - 4’6 ft/ 8-10 years old  

Weekday Dinner/Weekend Holidays 

PHP1658 - Adult  
PHP538 - Kids 3-4ft/4-7 years old 
PHP848 - Kids 4’1 - 4’6 ft/ 8-10 years old 

NIU By Vikings  
6/F SM Aura Premier, 
26th Street corner McKinley Parkway,  
Bonifacio Global City 
Contact: 478-3888, 0917-586-6888, 0919-999-6888  

Open Daily  
11AM to 2:30PM  
5:30PM to 10:30PM 

Congrats Cake Topper and Gift Tag




Of course, a celebration without cake is not complete. Here is the congrats cake topper and the congrats gift tag that I made.

April 04, 2025

Easter Eggs Layered Craft and More

Honestly, I don’t know where I am going to use my Easter Craft Projects, but I wanted to use my paper scraps, so I cut all these designs. At least hindi na nakatambak na papel, craft projects na lang ang nakatambak. Hehehe! I will share the link where you can purchase the file, or you can also search some of these designs on Cricut Design Space if you have a subscription. 

Easter Egg Mandala of Magic Art Lab 





You can personalize these tags, but I have not done it anymore since I only want to cut the designs. 

Easter Egg Rabbit of Digital Gems 





Easter Chick in Egg, Baby Blue Bird and Bird Friends of Kira Sortor

April 03, 2025

Congratulations Cards

This school year is about to end, and my son is part of the "Overall Top of his batch so I am busy making cake toppers and congratulations cards. I only need 2 cards, but there are so many designs that I like to try, so I ended up making 6 cards. All these cards are from the Cricut Design Space, and you need a subscription to make these cards.





April 01, 2025

Enrollment Made Easy: PSA Birth Certificate Delivery with PSAHelpline.ph

The buzz of school enrollment is upon us, and while excitement fills the air, so does the familiar flutter of “what did I forget?” The checklist looms, particularly for first-time parents, wading into school requirements. Among the most essential? Their children’s PSA birth certificates. 

Yes, your child’s PSA birth certificate and, if needed, your PSA marriage certificate. Securing these can feel like a hurdle, especially when juggling other enrollment tasks. Thankfully, there’s a smooth, digital solution. And no, it does not involve a PSA online appointment either. 


With the rise of online services, getting your documents is no longer a day-long ordeal. Now, you can easily handle the PSA certificate online process from home. This is especially helpful during this busy season when you need to focus on your child’s needs. If you are worried about PSA delivery, PSAHelpline.ph provides a reliable way to deliver those important documents straight to your doorstep. 

Imagine this: instead of taking time off from all your errands to go to a PSA office, you are calmly ordering your PSA certificates with a few taps on your phone. This is the reality of using PSAHelpline.ph. It is designed to simplify the process, offering a straightforward way to obtain your birth and marriage certificates without the usual stress. 

Why Choose Online Ordering? 

Ultimate Convenience: Time is precious, especially during enrollment. Online ordering saves you hours, allowing you to focus on more important things, like spending quality time with your child. 
Effortless Ordering: The website is designed for ease of use and can be accessed with a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. 
Budget-friendly: Consider the savings on transportation and potential missed work. Ordering online can be a cost-effective choice. 
Direct Delivery: Skip the travel altogether. Your certificates arrive at your door, safe and sound.
Flexible Payment: A variety of payment options are available, so you can choose the method that suits you best. 
Pick Up Delivery Option: Have your PSA certificates dropped off at your preferred National Book Store or Robinsons Department Store branch, and then pick them up later. This works for busy parents and those who can’t commit to waiting for home deliveries. 
Secure Transactions: Your personal information is treated with the utmost care, ensuring a secure and reliable experience. 
No Appointment Needed: Ditch the worry of scheduling a PSA online appointment. Ordering through PSAHelpline.ph bypasses this step entirely. 

The Simple Three-Step Process: 

1. Order: Use your phone, tablet, or computer to place your order on PSAHelpline.ph
2. Pay: Select your preferred payment method from the available options. 
3. Receive: Your certificates will be delivered directly to your chosen address. 


Added Peace of Mind: 

PSAHelpline.ph understands the importance of transparency. That is why they provide order tracking on their website, so you can monitor the status of your delivery. And if you have any questions, their customer support team is just a hotline call (02-87371111, Monday to Saturday, 8AM to 5PM, except during holidays) or email away (help@psahelpline.ph), ready to assist you. 

Enrollment season can be a whirlwind, but it does not have to be overwhelming. By leveraging the convenience of online services like PSAHelpline.ph, you can streamline the process and focus on what truly matters: your child’s education. Let us make this enrollment season a smooth and stress-free experience.

March 28, 2025

Day 5: Traveling from Da Nang Vietnam to Manila Philippines

Day 5 and our last day in Da Nang, Vietnam. It would be a long trip because of the layover. We woke up early because our call time for our airport ride was 5AM. We missed the buffet breakfast because of the early flight, so we requested for packed meal. 


What is inside our packed meal? We have bottled water, hot beverage, fruits, and bread. We ate our breakfast at the airport while waiting for our flight. 




We arrived so early, and the staff informed us that we could ride the first flight because there were still available seats, but we declined since we are traveling as a group. 



Da Nang International Airport is not that big, so there are only a few choices if you want to eat, drink, or buy souvenirs. I bought some pasalubong pero hindi namin type yung nabili ko. 


Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City via Vietnam Airlines - 1hr and 20mins 
Layover 4hrs and 10mins  
Ho Chi Minh City via Philippine Airlines - 3hrs  


Our flight was a little bit delayed, but we were not in a hurry because we had more than 4 hours' layover in Ho Chi Minh City. 

During our flight, we had wet wipes, bottled water, and in-flight streaming services, but I did not watch any movies or shows because our flight was only 1 hour and 20 minutes. Mabibitin lang ako sa panonood.




When we arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we rode the bus from the airplane. The boarding was still closed and late din nag-open. Ang tagal namin naghintay kaya late na rin kami nakapaglunch. My son and I chose Burger King meals while my husband ate Pho. 



We also bought some pasalubong here because we still have Vietnamese Dong left. Baka mahirapan na rin kami ipalit pa so gastusin na lang. 

Ho Chi Minh City via Philippine Airlines 

Travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila Philippines is 3 hours and this was our meal. Umalis ng madaling araw and nakauwi ng gabi na. 




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