Win tickets to Family and Finance 2017

I have always believed that proper financial management is very crucial in our daily lives. Whether we are single or married, it is important that we are financially responsible. Though money won't bring us genuine happiness, we should look after our financial well-being because of practical reasons. 

Family and Finance is a movement dedicated to educate and empower parents and individuals improve their financial well-being. Attendees will have to go through an extensive step-by-step process that begins with checking one’s financial health, discussing finances as a couple, setting goals as a family, kickstarting one’s investment journey and the truth about money. This event also aims to equip parents to teach their children about money because financial literacy starts at home. At the end of the conference, attendees will not just gain practical but also actionable steps that they can immediately apply to improve their own financial well-being.

Keynote speakers include Director of RFP and international speaker and best-selling author, Randell Tiongson; President of Homeschool Global and lead anchor of ANC’s “On the Money”, Edric Mendoza; Editor-in-Chief of Money Sense and Co-Founder of Learning Curve, Heinz Bulos; Director of Crown Financial Ministries, Joby Soriano and Director of Cards and Digital Payments, Personal Finance Coach, Sky Salanio. 

Aside from the main conference, Family and Finance is launching its first ever financial literacy program for Pre-K to 12 years old children. “PRO KIDS” is specially designed to develop children’s financial literacy through exciting games and fun-filled activities. It is indeed never too early to learn about money!

Family and Finance 2017 will be held on April 1, 2017, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM at CCF Center, Frontera Verde, Ortigas Avenue corner C5 Road, Pasig City. Avail of their early bird rate of P850 for single attendee and P1500 for couples until March 26, 2017.

For those who want to attend Family and Finance, you can secure your limited slots thru Family and Finance website: http://familyandfinance.ph or you can join our giveaway. 

The mechanics are pretty easy. (Open to Metro Manila residents and nearby areas only)  

• Like My Metro Lifestyle on Facebook and Instagram. 
• Like Family and Finance on Facebook. 
• Share this post on facebook and caption it. "Win free tickets to Family and Finance 2017." 
• Comment your name and facebook share URL. 
• 3 winners will get a couple ticket (good for 2) worth Php 2,000. 
• The announcement will be on March 30, 2017. 

Is your Child Gifted? Learn more about Giftedness and Twice Exceptionality on February 25

How do parents know if their child is gifted? What are the signs?

Bestselling Author and Inspirational Speaker Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag is organizing a parenting event dubbed as Giftedness101 on February 25, 2017, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Playworks, SM Aura Campus, Taguig City. The talk will help parents learn more about giftedness and twice exceptionality and thus help them find out if their child is gifted and the necessary first steps to support their child’s special needs. 

“When you become a parent, your world expands. When I learned that my eldest child is gifted, I devoured every literature I could find on the topic. I attended whatever seminars, workshops or conventions that fit my already busy schedule. I was eager to learn and I was motivated to learn for the sake of my kids and for my sake,” says Teresa Dumadag.

“This is because I am a parent of gifted children and I need to learn how to support my children’s special needs and to help them reach their full potential,” added Dumadag.

The topics to be covered are the following:

·         Are all children gifted? What does it mean to be gifted?

·         What are the signs of giftedness or twice exceptionality, especially in young children?

·         What are the advantages of finding out if your child is gifted or not?

·         What are the advantages of hands-on parenting to the gifted or twice exceptional child?

·         What should you do when you see signs of giftedness in your child?

·         What are the advantages of homeschooling gifted or twice exceptional kids?

·         How do you homeschool a gifted child?

Aside from learning more about giftedness and twice exceptionality, parents will also have the opportunity to meet other parents of gifted and twice exceptional children and thus find a support group who will understand the same challenges and joys that they experience.

The registration fee is Php 750, inclusive of light snacks and handouts. The Early Bird Rate of Php 650 is available until February 14, 2017. 

As an added treat, the first 20 parents who will register and pay for the GIFTEDNESS 101 talk on February 25 will receive Gift Certificates worth Php 3,000 each from KIDS ACTS PHILIPPINES (KAPI).

For more information and to register, please visit:  http://bit.ly/GiftednessPH101

This event is supported by sponsors: Playworks Early Childhood Center, Kids Acts Philippines, Inc., Filway Marketing Inc., Mom and Milly Educational Toys, Mommy Bakes PH and Sweet Indulgence by Rika.

The event’s media partners include When in Manila.com, Experience of a Super Mommy and The Filipino Homeschooler. 

What to do this Valentine's day weekend in Bacolod if you are single?

It's 10 days before Valentine's Day which means you still have a chance to find a date. However, if you have lost hope and believe it's just going to be just you and yourself on February 14 or this Valentine's weekend. Then check out these Valentine's day activities here in Bacolod recommended specifically for you. 

1. Speed Dating at Tippy's Bistro

Source: Tippy's Bistro

Take the chance of finding someone special fast and easy. According to Tippy's, sometimes all it takes is a "hi" and "hello." This is happening on February 11 (Saturday) 5 PM - 7 PM at Tippy's Bistro, 10th Street, Lacson. 

Registration Fee is Php 200 inclusive of buffet + drinks. 

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1636097766685536/ 

2. Compatible Valentine's Day Blood Donation Drive

Source: Philippine Red Cross Negros Occidental - Bacolod City Chapter‎

No date? No love life? But you can definitely save lives! Donate blood this February 14 at Gaisano City Grand, Araneta. This is blood donation activity is organized by the Philippine Red Cross Negros Occidental in partnership with ABS-CBN. 

This year's theme: Sa Dugo at Pag-ibig, Dapat #Compatible! Donate na! 

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1420452861322772 

There are actually more blood donation drives happening in the city on February 14. Another one is at UNO-R from 8AM-4PM. 

Source: Philippine Red Cross Negros Occidental - Bacolod City Chapter‎

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1151375171648743/ 

3. Get rewarded for being single! 

Leia C Food Sizzlers n Mixes (Restaurant, KTV and Catering) is giving away Php 150 GC for those who are single. Get a chance to get a reward for choosing to wait for God's best. Just visit them on February 14 at GP Building, Circumferential Road. 

P.S. These GCs can be used on your next visit. 

Source: Leia Mae Caliston

More details here: http://bit.ly/LeiaCValentinesPromo

We would continue to look out for other activities this month. After all, Valentine's is no longer just for couples. There are a lot of good things happening. No need to skip this month. (Huwag na maging bitter, mga bes!) 

Stay tuned! 

Celebr888 Chinese New Year with a Samsung TV

This Chinese New Year, Samsung brings in good luck through its “It’s time to Celebr888” promo. From January 23 to February 19, score huge discounts on the following Samsung UHD TV models:

·         Php 7,000 off on Samsung 40-inch UHD TV

·         Php 13,000 off on Samsung 55-inch UHD TV

·         Php 21,000 off on Samsung 65-inch UHD TV

These discounts will let the whole family welcome the Year of the Rooster with a next-level home entertainment from Samsung. The UHD TV’s stunning 4K resolution, which is 4x better than Full HD, provides dramatic details and crisp images. Let the kids enjoy their most favorite shows with Samsung UHD TV’s spectacular picture performance through accurately blending primary and secondary colors. Techies in the family will surely appreciate its Smart TV features, allowing them to access favorite program choices, live TV, video on demand, apps, and social media in one easy-to-browse navigation experience.

Complement the upgraded family’s viewing experience with cinema style sound by adding Samsung Soundbars in your entertainment area. Enjoy up to 40% off on Samsung Soundbars (Flat Soundbar HW-K360, Flat Soundbar HW-K450, and Flat Soundbar HW-K550) when you take home any Samsung TV. With these deals, having a theater experience at home is now possible.

Celebr888 and reconnect with family and friends in style as you welcome a new beginning. Avail of these deals by heading to the nearest Samsung authorized dealer. For more details, visit the Samsung Facebook page or samsung.com/ph/offers.

Why we took the "Big Leap?" - A Story About Freelancing

A lot may have heard stories about people working from home or freelancing nowadays. A few years back, "freelancing" was not really a "positive" thing. It referred to people who did not have a stable job and is just doing any form of "raket" with no structure, no standard pay rate to earn a living. 

Currently, freelancing is now considered a career option. With all the technological advancements and everything going digital. Online freelancing or online work became a big hit that it has inspired professionals and corporate employees take the "big leap." Freelancing took a bigger meaning as it now considered "Working in Freedom."

Freelancers have different reasons why they decided to take on this different career path. Some of which are the following: 

"The convenience of having your own personal freedom, daily expenses and significant cuts on overhead costs are some of the benefits I enjoy when I started working from home - all of these without sacrificing family relationships," says Angel Salamante, an Inside Sales Agent from Bulacan 

According to Jocelyn Medina-Ihalas, a Virtual Assistant and Mom of 3,

"I started working from home due to the flexibility of working hours without neglecting my role as a parent."

"To be more productive and happier in a way that I can do multitasking - doing household chores, working and spending more quality time with my family especially with my kids." added Mylin Soriano, Virtual Assistant - Quality Analyst, Mom of 2.

On the personal note, I choose to start working from home because I can no longer tolerate the stress, traffic, and pollution to commute to and from work everyday. I keep getting sick and had very frequent asthma attacks. However, despite my health condition, I had to do something and need to continue to become productive.

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How to start? Where to begin? Is this even real? These are the questions I had in mind when I started my own freelancing career. Honestly, it was not easy but I was fortunate to meet the right people to guide and inspire me on what to do. The WAHMderful Weekend organized by WAHM Manila has literally changed my life. It is because of them that I realized that having a mentor and a support group is very crucial.

Thus, it has been part of our advocacy under The Purple Secretary to promoting more earning opportunities by empowering individuals from places where there are limited jobs offered as well as to provide support to parents who are not able to work due to family obligations. One of our objectives is to help guide "newbies" in avoiding online scams or being duped by others who present networking as an online job.

Last January 21, The Purple Secretary co-presented by Dojo 8 Coliving Space held the "How to Start Your Home Based Career Seminar." The learning event focused on the basics of starting one's home based career including different work-at-home career options, tips on getting started and information on where and how to apply. We also discussed current trends, pay rates and challenges faced by online workers. 

It was a sold out event and we are very happy with the overwhelming turnout of participants. I realized that there are a lot of individuals in Bacolod who are interested to also take the "big leap." Hearing personal stories from the participants made me realize that this is more than just a learning event. It is about changing other people's lives, improving family relationships and building our own community of freelancers in Bacolod. 

This promising start would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, Nacho King - SM Bacolod, Lord Byron's Back Ribs Bacolod, Flip and Color, My Little Ikbi and Bacolod DIY Party Rentals and media partners When in Manila, Sigrid Says and Mea in Bacolod. 

To all the participants, sponsors and partners - let me take this opportunity to thank you again for supporting the event. #bacolodworkathome 

More Flash Sale at Lazada's Online Revolution on 12.09.16

GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE Flash Sale Schedule (December 9) Timeslot Description SRP Flash Sale Price Discount 12:00 AM DAVIDOFF Cool Water Eau de Toilette for Men 125ml 4,650 850 79% ASUS 2GB 500GB 14” Win10 14,600 13,125 5% INVICTA Wildflower Women's Stainless Steel Strap Watch (Muultiple Colors) 19,750 2,999 85% BOSCH Promoline DIY 108pcs Handtools Set 2,750 1,699 38% 9:00 AM APPLINK V380 APP-X5-2 Dual Antenna Smart Home CCTV WIFI IP Camera (White) 1,799 1,337 26% Ab-Glider 4,999 1,499 70% AMERICAN HERITAGE AHCF-ECON 52" Ceiling Fan (Antique) 2,499 1,499 40% FC-POCKET Classic 8 Bit Game Portable Console Family Computer 600 Games (Red) 1,299 899 31% 10:00 AM PILOT 9008 Korean Sweet Lollipop Style 2 Piece Oxford Canvas Sweet Lollipop Laptop Shoulder Bag Hand Pouch Casual Backpack Bag（Baby Pink） 1,999 649 68% Nuvoled NL – 617FM Rechargeable LED Light with FM Radio 1,000 299 70% VICTORIA'S SECRET Body Mist 250ml (Multiple Variants) 499 199 60% SPARC Vibe P80 Soundbar 80watts Full Cinematic Sound 5,999 2,899 52% 12:00 PM IMARFLEX IJE-5000 Electric Juicer 1L (Black) 1,900 1,499 21% LENOVO Vibe P1m A40 PH 16G (White) 7,999 3,999 50% AMERICAN TOURISTER Tokyo Chic Spinner 3-Piece Set (Ivory Stamp Print) 26,850 9,999 63% 2:00 PM TICK BUSTER Fipronil Spray Treatment 200mL 500 279 44% BUM Men's Backpack (Red) 680 476 30% Queen Classic Linen Collection Bedsheet Set of 3 (AOIE-005)Double with Free Queen Classic Linen Collection Bedsheet Set of 3 (AOIE-031)Double 1,598 599 63% 3:00 PM ACE 24" Super Slim Full HD LED TV Black LED-802 7,499 3,999 47% TRAVEL MANILA 6 in 1 Packing Bags (Grey) Buy 1 Take 1 999 649 35% BLADE Car Wash Pail Set 642 499 22% FC-POCKET Classic 8 Bit Game Portable Console Family Computer 600 Games (Maroon/Black) 1,299 899 31% 5:00 PM LUMINARC Flame Beverage 5-piece Set 870 499 43% FRONTLINE Tick Flea Drops Pipet for Small Breed Dogs 1,250 1,133 9% STARMOBILE Play Click 4GB (Champagne) with Free P100 Load Card 1,499 999 33% 6:00 PM SERENATA S102 54 Keys Digital Keyboard (Black) 2,199 999 55% OPTIMUM NUTRITION Gold Standard 100% Whey 5lbs (Choco) 3,600 2,499 31% KINBAS USB LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Multicolor) 1,500 940 37% PIEDRAS Paug29 Earrings (Gold) 1,300 149 89% 7:00 PM DETAIL Contour and Blush Effects 4.5g 499 299 40% SYMA X8C Venture 4 Channel 2.4GHz R/C Quadcopter Drone With 2MP Camera (White) 9,999 3,499 65% OCEAN GLASSWARE Irish Tumbler 385ml Set of 12 1,530 749 51% *Some items may not be available for viewing at the moment. In such case, links will be rediected to the Lazada Homepage.