Where to get Clowns for your kid's Birthday Party

Helpdesk Concern #3
from Mommy Mel


Birthdays are fun not only for the birthday celebrant but also for the parents as well. It entails a lot of hard work and L-O-V-E to be able to pull off a great party that your kid will surely not forget for the rest of their lives!
So what makes a great party aside from food, games and give aways? It's the entertainment! So we should not forget this in our party checklist. Remember that kids are very active and one dull moment could bring them up to their feet and roam around the place. So to keep their attention and enjoy the party we need either a Magician, Clowns, Puppeteer, Ventriloquist and a good Host or a combination of them.

For Mommy Mel, here's an online resource for list of Host, Magicians and Clowns for Kiddie Party here in the Philippines. The site includes a forum where you can read reviews about each of these entertainers so you can pick which one has good reviews.

click here for the list:

and here for the reviews:

Hope you have a great Party!

Kiddie Party.ph is the 1st online resource for planning a Kiddie Party in the Philippines.

Where to find customized Mini cakes and mini cupcakes

Helpdesk Concern #2
from Joy

Joy mentioned that she is giving multiple gifts to surprise her boyfriend. She already gave gift #1 and 2. Now what she needed to add to the set is  gift #3 and it's supposed to be a cake. I learned from previous cake inquiries that customized cake takes about  2 or 3 days and sometimes a week lead time. No time for that anymore so I offered to check the nearest mall in my office during my lunch break. Unfortunately, the shop I know who offers mini cute cakes already moved out. Thankfully, I was able to find 2 cake shops in Megamall. The Art Cakes located on the Upper Ground of Building A has a variety of mini cake designs but sadly, they don't have what I'm looking for. In the Atrium 5th level is where you will find the Cakes r Us kiosk. They have these cute mini cupcakes with alphabet on top that spells "Happy Birthday!" I loved the color and the design. Now the challenge was travelling the cake to Joy then bringing it to BF the next day. I was advised that the cute green fondant cake with a "Mahal Kita!" note is a better option since it won't collapse. I bought both and posted them on FB for Joy to see. Funny because she's torn between the mini cupcakes and the mini fondant cake she ended up getting both. It's worth the effort because Jeff loved the cakes. :) Happy birthday Jeff.!

                                                

For more of Cakes r Us visit their website
Cakes R' Us - Cookies & Pastries Company

Checklist for your Hospital Bag when It's TIME!

Helpdesk Concern #1
from first time Mom- Mommy Ingrid

Being prepared is better than rushing yourself which later may cause you stress. So to avoid panic attacks and forgetful mania, start shopping for baby clothes at least on the 7th month. Keep in mind that babies grow so fast you need not buy too many of the same size of clothes. You can also choose neutral colors if your baby is too shy to show their gender during ultrasound sessions. :) I'm sharing my list of stuffs to put in your Hospital bag when it's time for the baby to come out.

For Moms:

1. a book to read while waiting or a small journal to write on for thoughts and ideas
2. a pen for extra paperwork
3. comfy clothes during your stay & changing clothes to wear home from the hospital
4. bath towel if you can shower in the hospital 
5. socks and slippers to keep your feet warm
6. underwear 
7. make-up and hair clips to make yourself pretty if you are expecting visitors after childbirth
8. basic toiletries (soap, shampoo, tootbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, maternity napkins)
9. breast pads for milk spill 
10. lollipops or lip gloss as you are not allowed to eat too much before delivery and to avoid chappy lips as well

For Babies:

1. receiving blankets
2. baby clothes (short sleeves, long sleeves, mittens, bonnets, socks, pajama, diapers, girdle- small triangular cloth wrapped around the baby's tummy to cover the bellybutton)
3. outfit for baby to wear home
4. blankets
5. small baby bottles and milk if you can't breastfeed (Still, breastmilk is still best for babies)
6. car seat  (in other countries it is required) 

Birth coach
This is someone who will accompany you to the hospital and know how to help you through your contractions, will see your comfort and ease your pain during delivery.

1. change of clothes
2. snacks or drinks
3. camera or videocam (make sure you got loads of memory space available and charge your battery full)
4. mobile phone- for informing everyone once baby is born or other emergency needs (make sure you have enough caling or texting load)
5. toiletries
6. special instructions list (Birth Plan) from the mom
7. extra coins and money

Birth Plan
These are list of plans that you want to happen during your stay in the hospital. It is a list of decisions you wanted to take place before and after you've been all groggy and tired from childbirth. Make sure you have discussed this beforehand to your birth coach.

1. Hospital where you wanted to give birth
2. Hospital rate and packages
3. Normal delivery or C-section and back up plans
4. Newborn Screening 
5. Use of epidurals, enemas, shaving pubic area, episiotomy, choice of delivery positions
6. If you'd like to have a companion in the delivery room and live documentation if possible
7. Pediatrician for your baby (make sure you already know details about this Pedia- health cards accepted, clinic hours, accredited hospitals, contact info and if on call during emergencies, consultation fees
8. Don't forget to emphasize the correct spelling of your baby's name. :) Double check the documents before submitting for registration.

You can add other stuffs that you are used to having anywhere you go like a rosary, ointment or a stuff toy if that will add to your comfort. The most important thing is you have everything in your bag ready anytime.
And while you are months away from delivery, keep on reading about parenting topics especially about taking care of newborns and the joy and challenges that comes with it. And remember, always keep that positive outlook and happy face all the time to keep you and your baby in a good mood always.