Even her wardrobe, you can see the sporty gears and not the “girlie” stuff. She just loves rubber shoes, she’s completely my exact opposite. I can with only a pair of rubber shoes or even none.

Now that she’s about to celebrate her birthday, one of her birthday wishes was to have her Nike training shoes. Fortunately there was a Nike and Adidas Clearance Sale and I bought a pair training shoes for her. It’s 50% off, isn’t it fab? She loved it so much.

As for me, I am glad to have scored a good bargain once again. Being a practical mom, I see to it that even if I give in to retail therapy, I am always a smart shopper.

Happy Birthday, my dear daughter!

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With my kids, we try to encourage them to engage in sports. I have seen the benefits of sports especially among children. Participating in sports does not only enhance their physical abilities but it’s an avenue for them to develop their social skills and mental abilities.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS. Having a sports activity is an excellent way to become physically fit. Playing sports develops and strengthens muscles and teaches them to become more aware of their body. Having a positive body image makes children more conscious about what they eat thus promoting a healthier lifestyle.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. Sports teach children how to interact with other people which will be an advantage to them when they grow up especially in the workforce. It hones their ability to work with people and act as a team. Moreover, it gives them a sense of accomplishment which boosts their self confidence.  Sports can indeed play a vital role in developing a child’s social well-being.

MENTAL DEVELOPMENT. As a parent, I have seen how sports have developed my children mental maturity exposing them to what the “real world” is — that you cannot predict its outcome however you need to accept it. During competitions, everyone cannot be a winner and I have seen them accept failures however hard it may be.  It is not always about winning, the most important is that you have taken part in the activity and have given it your best shot.  Success is not measured by the medals and awards you have received but in the ability to gain experience and absorb all learnings you have acquired through these failures. Failures thus opens the door for success, it’s a matter of how you deal with it. Playing sports is an avenue for children to be emotionally and mentally mature; it teaches them to deal with the strains of life.

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As a woman and a mom, I may not truly understand what kind of excitement they achieve when they play those toys and watch those high speed racing events, all I know is that these things truly make them happy. Who knows, in the future, my little boy will not be only looking at toys but real racing cars, buying Ferrari parts and other stuff about vehicle that he is passionate about. And as a parent, all I can do is to support and guide him…. that’s what Moms do.

It was a rainy Friday afternoon but the heavy downpour did not dampen the enthusiasm of our kids as they engage themselves in active play at ActiveFun. Mommy Bloggers and our kids were invited to experience their newly opened branch at the Annex of SM City North EDSA. This activity center features the longest indoor slides in the country plus the other facilities where the kids can exercise and develop their motor and coordination skills. Nowadays I feel that this is important since most kids do not get the opportunity to play actively because of the hi-tech gadgets available. They would rather be in front of the television, play online and other console games.

This a perfect place for kids to bring into play their creativity while use up all those stored energy. And for moms and dads on the go, while your kids are preoccupied in playing, take advantage and do some errands or maybe a bit of leisurely shopping.  ActiveFun also offers party packages, a nice way to celebrate your kid’s birthday party.

At first, I thought my son would find the place boring considering his age. To my surprise, he never went out of the play area once he got in except to munch in some snacks and drink. I was glad to see that I still have a little boy. I had to page him in order for him to come out to signal that its time for us to go. When asked if he enjoyed, his reply was, “I had a blast!” Thanks to iMoM for extending the invite, to the owner Ms. Apple Morales, (who happens to be a former office mate of mine) for the warm reception.

ActiveFun branches are located at:
PASAY CITY
Hobbies Mall, Macapagal Blvd. (+632 5561233)
ALABANG
Westgate Center, Commerce Ave. (+632 7104619)
ORTIGAS
Fun Ranch, Frontera Verde
Ortigas Ave., C5 Pasig City (+632 3965291)
SM CITY NORTH EDSA
The Annex, 3rd Floor
North Ave., cor. EDSA, QC
(+632 2159891)