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Review & Giveaway: Euky Bear Sleepy Time Room Mist and Sleepy Time Massage Balm

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I have previously blogged about how much we love the Euky Bearub. We use it until now and so I didn’t hesitate when I was given another opportunity, this time to review the Euky Bear Sleepy Time Room Mist and the Sleepy Time Massage Balm.

I know most of you guys must probably already know the importance of having an effective bedtime routine to prepare your kids for sleep. These two products are meant to help with that.

Let me tell you about them.

Euky Bear Sleepy Time Massage Balm

The Euky Bear Sleepy Time Massage Balm is made from 100% natural oils including lavender (known for its ability to improve slumber) & chamomile (used to aid sleep, soothe and relax) that would help your little one prepare for sleep. It is also combined with other natural skin-friendly oils such as coconut oil, sweet almond & jojoba, which helps bring a blissful atmosphere of calm to baby’s bedtime.

Dermatologically tested & proven gentle on skin, it is suitable from 3 months & up. It is not tested on animals and has:

– No mineral oils
– No synthetic fragrances
– No parabens
– No phthalates
– No sulphates

It comes in a 50g tube and costs Php 550.00.

Euky Bear Sleepy Time Room Mist

The Euky Bear Sleepy Time Room Mist is a gentle and calming room mist to help prepare your little one for sleep. It is also made from 100% natural oils and delicately infused with lavender and chamomile. You spray it into the air or on your linen or pillow before nap or bedtime.

Suitable for all ages, this product helps prepare your kids for sleep. It comes in a 125ml spray bottle and costs Php 550.00. It is vegan-friendly and has:

– No synthetic fragrances
– No parabens
– No phthalates
– Not tested on animals

The Verdict:

We’ve been using both products for a month now. We use the massage balm almost daily. As for the room mist, I often forget to spray it because I’m not used to using room sprays. My husband is very sensitive to scents because it triggers his asthma and so we avoid them most of the time. However, we were still able to use the room mist maybe twice or thrice a week.

I gotta say, the Euky Bear Sleepy Time Massage Balm was a big hit for us especially for my seven-year-old, Ziggy. I never used to give him a massage but after trying out this massage balm on him, he got really hooked. In fact, he insists on a massage now every single night. He’s even willing to give me a massage just so I would massage him in return. Haha!

Ziggy says it really does help him sleep better and I agree. After a massage, it doesn’t take long anymore for him to fall asleep whereas he used to complain about not being able to fall asleep fast. I like that the smell isn’t overpowering. The balm is easy to spread on your skin and doesn’t leave it feeling too oily like other balms do.

As for the room mist, I think it also helps as well. Our youngest, Zander, doesn’t really want to be massaged. Whenever I try to, he keeps thinking I’m tickling him for some reason, which is weird because I apply lotion on him a lot. But I noticed that he falls asleep faster now too even without the massage balm and I can attribute that to the room mist, which I spray about 30 minutes before bedtime.

I was really very worried about the smell because I didn’t want it to trigger my husband’s asthma. Since we co-sleep with our boys I had to spray in the master’s bedroom so he would undoubtedly smell it too. But the scent wasn’t overpowering at all. Actually, the scent disappears quite quickly. I spray it when he’s not in the room so by the time he gets inside he doesn’t smell anything anymore.

Overall, we’re pleased with the results especially with the massage balm. Ziggy is actually planning to purchase a tube because we’ve nearly finished off the one we have. Haha!

Euky Bear products can be purchased at Lazada, Rustan’s, Hobbes and Landes, Mamaway, Ogalala, Babymama.ph, and online at www.eukybearphilippines.comwww.eukybearphilippines.com.

The Giveaway!!!

Our friends at Euky Bear Philippines have been so generous and offered to sponsor a giveaway for you, my dear readers. One of you can win a gift pack containing one Euky Bear Sleepy Time Massage Balm and one Euky Bear Sleepy Time Room Mist.

This giveaway will be hosted on my Instagram account with the following mechanics.

  1. Must follow @mommyplannerista on Instagram.
  2. Must like the giveaway post on Instagram.
  3. Must comment on the giveaway post sharing their kids’ bedtime routine and tag 3 friends.
  4. Must repost the giveaway post on Instagram with the hashtag #MPxEukyBearSleepyTimeGiveaway. Profiles must be public so I can view your post.

This giveaway will run from Monday, January 21, 2019 to January 27, 2019. It is open to Philippine residents with a valid Philippine address. The winner will be drawn randomly. Winner will be notified via a DM on Instagram and must respond within 48 hours. If not, I reserve the right to choose another winner. Euky Bear Philippines will be responsible for mailing the prize to the winner.

    Good luck, everyone!!!

    The Best Tips for Traveling to Asia with Kids

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    Kids love fun and are curious to see new things across the world. Such trips expose them to different cultures, scenery and beauty that will linger in their memories forever. They will also have numerous stories to share with their friends at school after the vacation. Any person who is planning to travel with kids, particularly to Asia, will require some thorough preparation.

    Parents are responsible for the logistics of their family’s trip to Asia including the immigration one. So, the tips here will come in handy for any person who is in the process of planning a visit to Asia with the kids.

    Prepare Their Travel Documents

    Kids also need a passport and visa to access most countries. Most people assume that this is not important only to be disappointed at the last minute. For holidaymakers, it is easy to get your travel documents ready when using a reputable agent. The agent makes all the work easier for those with kids so that parents can have time to do other things. Make sure that the process starts early enough to allow plenty of time for processing and any delay that may occur.

    Vaccinations and Medications

    Some Asian countries will require vaccinations for all visitors due to certain health concerns. It may be to prevent you from bringing an illness from your country or contracting one when you arrive there. Check the vaccination requirements with your travel agent or browse the web.

    If your kids take medication and need it during the travel, ensure that it is packed. It is highly recommended that one seek a doctor’s advice in such a case.

    Understand the Weather Patterns

    Knowing the climate guides every parent on how to prepare their kids. Some Asian countries are humid and cold at the same time. Appropriate clothing for all people is important. Kids may find it difficult to cope in such weather with just light clothes because a humid breeze can be a serious problem. Carry some relatively warm clothes, which should also be absorbent. Understanding the weather patterns lets you plan your movement by escaping some harsh weather conditions.

    The Power of Snacks

    Kids love eating, and they will not spare you from feeding them during this trip. It is up to you to plan their meals well. Plan to have some healthy snacks with you at all times to save a situation. Check if your destination offers healthy snacks that you would like your kids to eat when they feel hungry. Going for a complete meal every time they ask for a bite may be costly and time consuming. After all, some locations may even have no restaurants. Snacks will always come in handy when traveling to Asia with kids.

    Book Accommodations and Plane Tickets

    Once the dates are set, the kids will not understand if there is any challenge to the trip. Try to minimize the chances of such an event by booking the plane tickets and accommodations early. Asia is a busy destination, which increases the chances of not finding good accommodations at the last minute.

    Your kids will enjoy their trip to Asia while you will have an easy time if the above tips become your guide.

     

    Robinsons Supermarket Launches Fit Kids 2018 Back-to-School Promo

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    It’s back-to-school season already, moms and dads! Because Robinsons Supermarket celebrates its wellness commitment by creating fun activities that promote healthy family bonding, they have recently launched a campaign, Fit Kids: Back-to-School Promo to help young students prepare for a brand-new school year.

    Launched in a campus-gym inspired event held at Robinsons Place Novaliches in Quezon City the campaign had kids and their families celebrate wellness by testing their physical and mental skills as they played dodgeball, Kinect Sports, arcade basketball, giant board game, and giant sungka for a chance to win instant prizes.

    Robinsons Supermarket’s Fit Kids: Back-to-School Promo will run from May 1 to June 30, 2018. During this period, customers will get a P100 discount coupon when they purchase Php3,000 worth of grocery items, inclusive of Php350 worth of participating products from  Nestle, Wyeth Nutrition, Mead Johnson Nutrition, CDO Foodsphere, Inc., and Purefoods-Hormel.

    The Fit Kids: Back-to-School Promo also aims to help schools prepare for another exciting year. Customers who purchase Php350 worth of participating products will get an e-voucher which they can use to vote for a school who will receive a set of prizes at the end of the promo.

    Each e-voucher is equivalent to 1 vote and votes garnered by the schools will be converted into their choice of prizes which include drum & lyre showcase, musical instruments, basketball and volleyball equipment, computer showcase, school armchairs, kitchen showcase, and sports clinic. Voting can be done at Robinsons Supermarket’s official website.

    The partner schools include Alabang Elementary School, Balingasa Elementary School, Dela Paz Elementary School, Manggahan Highschool, Manuel A. Roxas Highschool and St. James Academy. Students from these schools were also present at the kick-off event for a mini-Olympics to determine the “Fittest Kid”. Winners took home prizes from Robinsons Supermarket and their partners.

    Find out more about Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness campaign and other activities at their official website at www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph or like their Facebook page.

    The Top 3 Things I Never Scrimp on When It Comes to My Kids

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    Are you a protective mom? I am because I want to prevent anything that may cause harm to my kids or put them at risk.  With that said, there are three things that I never scrimp on when it comes to my kids.

    Education

    I really believe that good education is one of the best things that parents can give their kids. They need to learn values as well as practical lessons that they can use to become happy, functional, and successful adults who contribute positively to society.

    I am presently homeschooling my seven-year-old, Ziggy. We’re entering our third year of homeschooling and so far, he’s really doing great. Hubby and I decided to homeschool him because we truly believe that it is the best way that we can impart not just academics but most importantly, practical life lessons.

    Not that we’re against regular schooling though. In fact, our two older girls are enrolled in one of the best private schools in Manila. We couldn’t homeschool them, so we just made sure that they go to a school that is known for giving great quality education.

    Time

    As a blended family, time together as a complete family of 6 is hard to come by. Our girls only get to come to us every other weekend, during vacations and special occasions. That is why whenever they are with us, time spent as a family is a must.

    Family time is also one of the main reasons why I never went back to working full time out of the house. When I was working full time, the only real quality time I got to spend with my kids were during weekends. I decided to change that by working from home instead so that I can be super hands on in raising our kids, especially our two young boys, who are still dependent on me.

    Health

    Health is wealth, especially these days when a doctor’s check-up will already cost you around Php 600. What more for the medicines and tests that your kids will need if they get sick, right?

    That is why I make sure that I prepare healthy balanced meals for our family. Active kids need to take in important vitamins and minerals daily for their brain and body to function well. Plus, being healthy keeps them from getting sick. Sick kids miss out on so much. As a mom, of course I don’t want that.

    But I also know that no matter how much planning I do and no matter how prepared I may be, I can’t be there for my kids 24/7. It’s impossible for me to see everything.

    That is why I now give my kids FERN-C kidz. FERN-C kidz is a Sodium Ascorbate syrup for kids with the same vitamin C used in FERN-C, the #1 Sodium Ascorbate vitamin C.

    Not all vitamin C supplements are the same though. So, we moms should be vigilant in choosing the best one. Silipin ang C, mommies! Moms should always check on the quality of vitamin C they give to their kids.

    Well, you’d be happy to know that FERN-C kidz has a Quali-C seal that ensures quality. So, you know you’re giving your kids safe and effective vitamin C. Plus, it has zinc and is non-acidic too! Since kids do a lot of physical activities, it’s important to keep their bones healthy. They need Vitamin C and zinc because it promotes the formation of collagen which helps keep their bones strong. So, giving them FERN-C kidz can help them enjoy their childhood even more.

     

    With FERN-C kidz I know that I can make sure my kids won’t miss out on anything, with either family time or school, because they’ll be healthy.

    Know more about how FERN-C kidz can help you protect your kids by visiting their Facebook page now.

    Say Goodbye to Your Kids’ Tummy Aches with Erceflora ProbiBears

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    Have you ever experienced feeling so helpless when your child is crying out in pain due to some digestive problem? As a mom of 4, I definitely have experienced that plenty of times, especially with my second daughter, Ziya. She usually has a hard time eating because her tummy acts up easily. We can never figure out what really causes it and I honestly didn’t know how to help her. It’s a good thing then that I recently discovered Erceflora ProbiBears.

    What are Probiotics?

    Experts say probiotics may help ease your child’s digestive disorders and make potty training more manageable. Probiotics are live microorganisms that help maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in the digestive tract.

    It works like this: A human digestive tract has about 100 trillion healthy bacteria. Bacteria aid in digestion and help the body defend itself against illness2. Thus, probiotics can aid with immunity and help protect you from common colds and flu.

    Children and adults alike need a balance of good bacteria in the body. However, this balance is easily upset by a number of factors, such as a poor diet, stress or by taking antibiotics and other medication.

    While kids can get probiotics from eating yogurt and beverages that contain probiotics, the amount and quality of probiotics in those food and beverages may not be enough.

    So, what can we moms do?

    We can help improve our kids’ digestion by giving them a probiotic supplement like Erceflora ProbiBears.

    Erceflora ProbiBears is a yummy tummy supplement with the combined 2-in-1 PROBIO-BOOSTER of not just Lactobacillus acidophilus, but also Bifidobacterium lactis – good bacteria that help prevent gut problems such as diarrhea, upset stomach, and other digestive illnesses to help keep kids happy and healthy everyday.

    Lactobacillus is good bacteria that are present in a lot of food. A study has shown that Lactobacillus was an effective treatment against infant colic and even helped improve immunity. Bifidobacterium, on the other hand, helps ease digestive issues such as bloating and flatulence. It also has a longer shelf life.

    I’ve been giving all my four kids Erceflora ProbiBears daily for the past couple of weeks. Even I take it too! You only need to take one piece a day but my kids actually want to eat more than one because it tastes good (kinda like white chocolate) plus, it’s so cute! They’re actually shaped like bears so kids will really enjoy taking them.

    So far, so good. I’m excited to see it’s effects on Ziya in the next several weeks. Hopefully, she’d be able to enjoy eating now without worrying if her tummy will act up again. I have a friend whose kids’ pedia has recommended Erceflora ProbiBears to them several times already and she said it really works.

    Try it too! Erceflora ProbiBears will be available in Mercury Drug by June for only Php 540.00 per box of 20s.

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