Book: The Big Green Pocketbook

We are almost done in our Before Five in a Row Curriculum (a Literature based home school guide).

We are about to start Five in a Row (this is the continuation wherein age group is 4 years old up). We intend to continue doing this even combined with formal schooling. Why? Because it is so much fun and we learn a lot.

1. Book: Big Green Pocketbook
A mother and daughter day out.

2. Field Trip: Go to the Actual Places
We rode a Jeepney.

art by Robert Alejandro

We went to a Bank, Laundry and a Bookstore.

3. Arts 
Drawing, cutting, pasting, we are making the stores they visited.

Doing the Bookstore

4. Typing and Writing her name
Same with the story, since we do not have a typewriter, we are improvising with a tablet.

5.Craft
Cutting, Punching and Lacing activity, Make your own green pocketbook

6. Make Believe
Bus riding , to shop visits and souvenirs, we were the characters in the book

7. Memory Game
Arrange in sequence the places they went in the story

8. Materials and Texture
Being an architect, we always discuss different building materials and finishes, now it's a great opportunity to discuss with my daughter.

 Marble top, Wood Floor, Leather seats, Furniture


We ended the week with an ice cream! :)
Go out and have fun. 

Anniversaries and Baby gifts

One surely will be delighted when you receive  a well thought-of gift with concept and design or symbolic.

On Anniversaries:

Wedding symbols give you challenge to think or guide you so you don't keep on repeating the same gift over and over every year.

Paper for 1st

Cloth for 2nd, Leather for 3rd

Flowers & Appliance for 4th

Wood for 5th

Baby showers & Gifts

1. Harry Potter

Props: Hogwarts Express train coin bank

Outfit: 

   -Fuzzy wires maroon & yellow stripes for Gryffindor scarf, 

   - Onesies and tie side pajama set

Hedwig: 

   - Cloth diaper, yellow socks, mittens

Happy to receive a gift from a dear friend

2.Dog on a Bike!

Props: Dog Stuff toy, 

Bike:

    - 1 Feeding bottle, 24 pcs disposable diapers, 

    - A small mommy bag, clothes,  towel, baby hand gel

3. Tangled / Rupunzel

Props: Pascal toy (Littlest pets - chameleon)

Rapunzel outfit set:
   - Disney Rapunzel new born baby romper set (w/ head cap)
   - baby socks in purple doll shoes design
Tower w/ Rapunzels braided hair:
   - 18 pcs new born disposable diapers,  big feeding bottle
   - 3 pcs cloth diaper (for braided hair)
   - ribbons, flower hair clips, paper flowers

4.Alice in Wonderland.
Props:
    - white rabbit puppet stuffed toy
    - vintage pocket watch necklace
    - miniature tea set
    - checkered ribbons, doilies
Diaper cupcake
   - 4 pcs new born diapers, baby blue wash cloth
Alice outfit set:
   - blue onesie, blue skirt, white bib
   - black head band, baby socks in black doll shoes design
Accessories:
    Precious Moments teether in keys design
   - small white feeding bottle

   - baby blue training cup

5. Car

   - blue onesie with bear print
   - blue bib, blue mittens
   - blue wash cloth, safety pins
   - 1 pc cloth diaper
   - 12 pcs disposable new born diapers
   - washi tapes, ribbons

6. Frozen
Props:

  - Olaf stuffed toy, 'First Snow' scented candle

  - 2 pcs aqua color thow pillow cases with silver lace washi tapes

  - doily snow flakes

 Diaper Sven:

   - 1pair Cutex pedicure toe separator (for antlers)

   - 3 pairs brown baby socks

   - 1 pair baby barefoot sandals

   - 1 long baby/kid's brown leather belt

   - 1 pair googly eyes, 6 pcs cloth diaper

    - Organics (because of beige color):

          - baby pajamas with foot cover

          - receiving blanket with hood

          - 2 pcs baby bib, 2 pcs wash cloth

Princess Anna outfit set:

     - Pitter-Pat brown boots, aqua mittens

     - Periwinkle royal blue dress with Norwegian embroidery design

     - violet hooded cape, aqua long sleeves button-up top

7. Mulan

Props:

 - red dragon Mushu stuffed toy
   - wooden comb
   - purple oriental design embroidered throw pillow case
Tea kettle:
   - 6 pcs disposable new born diapers
   - 2 pcs cloth diapers
   - big yellow feeding bottle wide neck
   - toy rattle, floral washi tapes
Outfit set:
   - Bebe yellow new born baby dress
   - Apple green long sleeves tie side top
   - Violet burp pad, Red ribbon
   - Baby socks in floral purple/pink doll shoes design
   - 24 pcs disposable new born diapers
   - 2 pcs printed receiving blankets
   - 2 pcs cloth diapers, printed bib
   - 2 pcs big feeding bottles
   - 6 pcs Owen plain pink & green wash cloth
   - 4 pcs safety pins
   - strip of printed cardboard
   - lace washi tape, ribbons

8. Baby Stroller

- 24 pcs disposable new born diapers

- 2 pcs printed receiving blankets

- 2 pcs cloth diapers, printed bib

- 2 pcs big feeding bottles

- 6 pcs Owen plain pink & green wash cloth

- 4 pcs safety pins, strip of printed cardboard

- lace washi tape, ribbons

It is the thought and effort put into a gift that makes it so special! :)

Preparing for the Baby

Anticipation for a baby to come is so exciting for every parent.

Preparing for his or her things make it even more fun!

Let me make a list of what I believe is essential to prepare:

1. Bathing

• Tub, tub support & towel

2. Toiletries

• Lotion, Sunblock and Baby Wash (paraben free)
• Barrier cream (for diaper changes), chest rub (camphor free), 
• Baby oil (natural coconut oil)
• Cotton, buds, Wipes (alcohol and fragrance free), 
• Mosquito lotion, (deet free), 
• Baby powder (talc free, like Tiny Buds), talc is dangerous when inhaled

3. Clothing and Diaper

• Best if Organic clothing, otherwise plain white will do (socks, hat, button type shirt pajamas)
• Minimize eco waste and use Washable Cloth Diaper (lampin, or the one with lining like Charlie Banana)
• Diaper
• Blanket or swaddle

Helping me sort things out

4. Pump and Bottles

• Dual electric pump, no formulas please
• Bottles (BPA Free)
• Nursing Cover (Shawl)

I promote 100% breastfeeding

5. Laundry, Wash, Sheets

• Laundry soap for babies (phosphate free like Cycles)
• Hanger and cabinet
• Waterproof lining for bed (Mothercare has the biggest one I've seen), else your bed will smell like pee
• Rubber mat
• Bottle wash (organic and bfad approved) in case there is soap residue
• Sterilizer with dryer, convenient, no more wiping

6. Furniture and Travel Essentials

• Crib (co-sleeper), for easy breastfeeding
• Stroller (lightweight)
• Diaper Bag (backpack), easy to use
• Car Seat (newborn to 3yrs old), can't drive on my own without it

7. Accessories

• Nose Suction (with hose, Pigeon) better control
• Hair brush & comb set
• Nail cutter, Toothbrush, Toothpase(for 0-2 yrs old)

checking of all is complete

8. Books, Music & Camera

read as early as now

To all expectant moms, happy coming of your baby ! :)