Airbnb has curated a collection of Stays and Online Experiences for your Mom

Most of us would recall the little moments back in elementary school when we proudly presented our mothers with a handcrafted gift for Mother’s Day, often crookedly made out of clay or imperfectly cut out from colored papers, bearing the heartwarming words: “For Mom”. Fast forward to us all grown up - the art of choosing gifts today has become seemingly harder to master, especially when faced with an increasingly wide set of choices. 

 

After a particularly challenging year, Filipinos — moms included — are yearning to travel with their family and loved ones amidst the ongoing pandemic^[1]. So why not put those long-lost DIY skills to good use and plan a getaway just “For Mom”? We might not be able to drive mom to the family’s favourite resort just yet, but this means more time to plan her next escapade — and Airbnb may have just the right tools to help you discover the perfect vacation spot!

 

Get inspiration from Airbnb’s Wishlists

This Mother’s Day, Airbnb has curated a collection of Stays and Online Experiences to inspire your next family vacation. Designed for moms looking for a retreat from the everyday bustle and tap into the healing power of nature, Airbnb’s Naturally Zen wishlist features serene, sun-soaked getaways for an unforgettable vacation.

 

As the desire for fresh air, new experiences, and wide-open spaces far from the frenzy of city life continues to grow among families, why not start curating your very own wishlist with Mom? It’ll be your handy guide to concoct a lovely surprise trip for her once travel restrictions are lifted.

 

Check out these beautiful Airbnb Stays surrounded by lush greenery that may be worth adding to the wishlist: 

●      Wake up to the breathtaking views of Nasugbu’s rolling grasslands in this modern glass cabin. Situated near the foothills of famous Mount Batulao, this cabin offers sweeping 360-degree views of both mountain and sea.

●      Tucked in a secluded area of Tagaytay, this off-the-grid cabin offers great views of Taal Lake and the surrounding forests. Its calm ambiance and solitary location make it an ideal spot for Mom to relax and recharge.

 

Online Experiences for our mommas

While we map out future getaways for mom, why not first bring her on a few virtual experiences this Mother’s Day weekend? Plane tickets and accommodation bookings are not required with Airbnb Online Experiences - exciting activities and experiences led by local passionate hosts. Here are some perfect Online Experiences for Mother’s Day:

 

●      Prepare coffee like an expert with Mom: This one is for all coffee aficionado Moms. When it comes to a good cup of coffee, everyone has their favorite blends and go-to cafes. But for days when you’re at home, knowing how to brew an amazing cup of coffee can be the perfect way to perk up your day! Surprise mom with this Online Experience with Host Leandro, a Colombian coffee taster, and barista. He’ll teach you how to blend the right mix of coffee, and share more about the unique origins of Colombian coffee.

●      Bring Mom on a culinary journey: Put on your aprons and whip up a Spanish culinary feast for Mom, all from the comfort and safety of your own kitchen. Join Host Helina, founder and chef of Paella Barcelona as she guides you on how to make authentic Spanish paella perfect for a Mother’s Day meal. 

●      Meditate and spend a yoga afternoon with Mom: This Mother’s Day, encourage Mom to put herself first! Spend a relaxing and meaningful afternoon together with Host Amornrat, as she takes you and Mom through this 90-minute yoga and meditation class.

●      Whisk Mom away to a hidden jazz club: Treat Mom to a lovely live jazz night as Host Theo pays tribute to some of our favourite jazz vocalists and composers. Sing along with top jazz vocalists and musicians who have performed at world-class venues around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and the Lincoln Center in NYC. 

 

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift may be quite challenging in these times, but with a little imagination, you can give your mom a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience.

  

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^[1] Based on Airbnb’s Philippines Travel Trends Survey 2021*

Canva shares how they have found balance between work and home

Life as a working mom can be very challenging, especially now that most are still working remotely, and the lines between work and home are blurred. Each mom is different, and each workplace must cater to individual needs to ensure work-life balance. 

Yani Hornilla-Donato, Canva Philippines’ Country Manager, Chrissie Peria, Copy Lead for Canva’s Template Design Team, and Christine Reyes, Creative Lead for Canva’s Elements Team, share how they have found balance between work and home, and how workplaces can create the best environment for moms.

1.    Learn to set boundaries

As Canva Philippines’ Country Manager, Yani is passionate about growing the team in Manila. She loves to share creative ways to connect Canva with Filipinos and help people communicate visually.

Based on her experience as a new mom, Yani talks about the importance of communication, while also being intentional in setting goals, empowering teams, and setting boundaries. 

There are simple ways to establish boundaries—physically, mentally, and socially. Yani said, “Setup a workstation at home. A place where you can focus and send a signal to other people that you are working. Ideally, create a separate workspace from your place of rest.”

Yani has placed a hard stop to the end of her working day. “I start early, so I can finish by 4 in the afternoon. 5:00 pm and beyond is dedicated for my family, especially my new baby. I want to be present, take care of her, and witness her milestones. And definitely no work on weekends! Except for emergencies,” she added.

In a work from home set-up, it’s become difficult for some to switch off from work. “I make it a point to spend time catching up with people and sincerely asking them, ‘How are you?’. I’m also a huge fan of birthdays, so whenever I can, I try to orchestrate really fun online birthdays for people at work,” said Yani.

Canva has been featured in the Top 3 Best Workplaces in the Philippines for two years in a row, according to Great Place to Work, and Yani is proud of the culture that the team has established. 

2.    Schedule leave and rest to spend time with family

Canva wants to help moms find balance between being a present mother, and also thriving at work. The company has increased the number of maternity days for its employees every year.  

“We have a generous leave package that affords all of us time off. We also try to extend flexibility wherever possible, especially for moms who need to adjust their schedules at home,” Yani added.

Chrissie, the Copy Lead for Canva’s Template Design Team, and responsible for populating Canva’s library with the wonderful templates, shared how Canva helped everyone settle into the remote working setup during the pandemic. Initiatives include giving allowances to improve workspaces at home, providing food and utility provisions, and hosting health and wellness virtual events to help employees cope.

Canva provides regular live workout classes to help employees

stay fit and healthy while staying at home

 

3.    Find your pack, nurture a culture of support and understanding

It is important to find a good support system and be open to your managers and wider team about your needs. This way they can support and understand you better. 

Christine, the Creative Lead for the Elements Team in Canva Manila, works with a team of creatives to produce graphic elements. One of the challenges she faces as a mom is being able to spend time with her family with a clear head.

“It took a while for me to completely let go of the habit of checking my work email and Slack beyond 4:00 pm, but I’ve learnt to be successful in that aspect. My leads always assure me that nothing will break even if I don’t answer everything after 4:00 pm,” Christine said.

At Canva, teams check on each other, have regular social calls and are quick to pick-up another person’s load if they need support. “Everyone is so understanding — children barging in on calls are greeted with smiles and small talk, dogs and cats get paraded on screen, and crowing roosters in the background are brushed off with giggles and no judgement,” Chrissie shared.

“We have Internal Coaching available for everyone too. This is especially helpful for moms who are going through tough things, and need or want a coach to offer guidance,” Yani said.

Canva holds special activities that encourage employees to take care of their health and well-being

4.    Share the fun work culture with your family

Canva’s Vibe Team is built on creating a work environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work and give back to the community.

Pre-pandemic Canva used to have Family Days, as well as events during special occasions like Halloween, when employees would bring their kids along to the Manila office to play. The Vibe team also hands out Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) presents and holds special events at the office. 

“With our new working arrangements, our celebrations have shifted online. And while we’re not together physically, they’re just as heartwarming. We all aim to be good humans, and a force for good in a world that’s facing challenging times. And I’m lucky enough to be surrounded and supported by these wonderfully good people,” Chrissie shared.

5.    Find your motivation. Become a “Force for Good”

“Being a force for good” is one of Canva’s core values. The company works towards a world that isn’t just good for a small few, but one that’s good for everyone. Like most startups, life at Canva is very fast paced and everyone gives their best to adapt and react to the needs of their users.

“Everyone is encouraged to contribute and help improve the product and the user experience. It’s pretty fulfilling, knowing that you had a direct hand in something that makes someone’s life easier,” Chrissie shared. “The biggest thing to love about what I do, is how my work empowers people on a daily basis. Writing is something that comes naturally to me, but it’s not the case for everyone. So knowing that I can use my skills to make others’ lives easier is motivating,” she added.

Canva’s Local Mother’s Day Design Templates

All moms are different, and we want to celebrate each one of them. Show your love and appreciation to your mom, mommy, mama, nanay or inay with Canva’s Mother’s Day templates. ⁣You can also find Filipino templates by changing the language settings to Tagalog and search for the term “ina”.

For more information about Canva, visit https://www.canva.com/

Buy all you can, fly when you can with Cebu Pacific #CebSuperPass

There's a saying that every trip is lived three times, when you dream of it, when you go and when you remember it. When was the last time you travel, mine was last year of February. Since, travel takes a backseat, I was just comforting myself browsing my #tbt photos in my instagram. 

Over a year into the pandemic and it is undeniable that a lot of Filipinos have been wanting to safely go out and travel again – to see some of the Philippines’ world-class beaches and historical sites, or to visit family and friends. Do you belong to this group of travelers but are unsure of your trip dates? Well, you’re in for a special treat from Cebu Pacific this 5.5!

As the Philippines’ leading carrier continues to celebrate its 25^th anniversary, it comes up with another innovative product to address everyJuan’s need for utmost flexibility, coupled with the lowest fares.  Introducing another first-of-its-kind product that will let travelers buy all they can, and fly when they can across CEB’s widest domestic network – the CEB Super Pass.

The CEB Super Pass, a limited-time 25^th anniversary offer available only from today, May 5 until May 12, 2021, is a travel voucher that gives passengers the much-needed flexibility and accessibility without breaking the bank! 

For only P99 (one-way base fare), the travel voucher may be used in ANY Philippine destination in CEB’s widest domestic network for travel from May 12, 2021 to May 31, 2022! Now everyJuan can save by availing and planning ahead those future beach getaways, workcations, and visits to family and friends – and fly when they want to. 

“On our 25^th anniversary, the CEB Super Pass is a timely option for guests who would want to travel whenever they want, wherever they want in the country, at a guaranteed low fare. With the widest network in the Philippines, we offer this one-of-a-kind product that enables us to fulfill our commitment of providing fast connectivity and value-for-money deals for everyJuan,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience.

How to purchase the CEB Super Pass

Purchasing the CEB Super Pass can be done in just four easy steps:  all “Juan” has to do is go to https://bit.ly/CEBSuperPass, input the number of passes you want, add passenger names, and pay! Payment may be settled via existing Travel Funds, or other online payment options such as credit cards. Once successful, your CEB Super Pass will be sent via email, for keeping until you already have a place and date in mind. 

How to redeem the CEB Super Pass

Booking the CEB Super Pass can be done via the “Redeem CEB Super Pass” tab on the website as early as thirty (30) days before the flight’s departure or until seven (7) days before intended flight date, as long as seats are still available. Vouchers may be redeemed from May 5, 2021 to May 24, 2022, for travel between May 12, 2021 and May 31, 2022.

Guests will also be able to purchase and redeem this pass via the ‘CEB Super Pass’ banner on the Cebu Pacific website or mobile app. A maximum of ten (10) vouchers per transaction is allowed, however there is NO limit to the number of total vouchers each passenger can avail – allowing everyJuan to stock up on these vouchers as they see fit! 

CEB currently flies to 32 domestic destinations, mainly from its hubs in Manila and Cebu. For more information on CEB Super Pass, visit www.cebupacificair.com. 

The Hottest Electronics You Need to Score this Summer at the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival

What are you up to this summer? Even if we’re all staying home for the time being, there are still plenty of ways to have a memorable summer. You can remember this summer as the time you finally achieved those fitness goals you’ve been putting off, or refined your photography or gaming skills, or even found fun new ways to combat the heat with your family.

 

Whatever your plan is for the summer, you need electronics that can help you make the most out of it. Find all the gadgets you need and more for your summer activities at Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival. These items are only on sale until May 5, so check out your shopping cart now!

 

Working on your fitness goals this summer? Whip up healthy meals in a jiffy with Instant Pot Smart Cooker, which prepares dishes up to 70x faster. For protein smoothies you can drink on the go, Hawaii Home Blender easily churns fruits and vegetables into drinks within one minute. Wear Huawei Smart Watch during your next workout session. It can take you through built-in workouts like Exercise at Work, Full-Body Stretch, and Ab Ripper. Then use Realme Smart Scale to keep track of your progress. It can calculate your body fat content and muscle content using advanced algorithms.

 

 

This summer break, you’ll finally have the time to indulge in your favorite hobbies! Catch up on your watch list with Vivo Y30. With its HD+ resolution, 5000mAh battery capacity, and Eye Protection Mode, you can binge-watch while enjoying the best viewing experience. If you like dabbling in photography, explore mobile shooting with Oppo A74 5G’s 48MP main camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP depth camera. Discover new online games with LG Gaming Monitor. You won’t experience any lags with its awesome 1ms response time.

 

 

Ward off the summer heat with XTREME Air Conditioner, which has a 5600Btu/h cooling capacity and multiple fan speeds. No need to go out for an ice cream run when you’ve got Yonanas Ice Cream Maker. Use bananas, berries, or mangoes to create healthy soft-serve ice cream. Your gadgets need to keep cool as well, since they’re more prone to overheating during summer. Protect your laptop with Senda Laptop Stand, which has six fans with adjustable wind speeds. 

 

For more deals on electronics from your favorite brands, visit https://shopee.ph/m/5-5-2. 

 

Don’t forget to top up your ShopeePay for more discounts. Get all-day free shipping vouchers and 55% cashback, both with no minimum spend, when you use ShopeePay at checkout.

 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

 

Make that no-dandruff hair flip with Selsun Blue

Its summer once again and its time to prep our locks for the hot and dry season. With proper care and the right shampoo. You can keep your hair healthy and well-nourished. 

As we feel the heat these days, don’t let your hair suffer, too! With Selsun Blue, our summer will be comfortable and fresher! 

Feel more confident with zero dandruff falls on your shirt or bare shoulders. Don’t let dandruff dull your glow this summer season and boost your self-esteem to the fullest!

 

Because here's some good news: Dandruff is preventable and controllable. If you have a dandruff problem, face it and reach for Selsun Blue.

 

Selsun Blue contains 1% Selenium Sulfide, an antifungal medication that lowers levels of yeast and reduces the inflammation that causes flakes. Selsun Blue now also contains conditioning Honey Extract which moisturizes and softens hair. 

Be 100% confident when you go to the beach this summer. Flip that hair without the fear of falling flakes. Leave the worry of having dandruff on your clothes when you use Selsun Blue. 

 

Never let your confidence leave you again because of dandruff. Switch to Selsun Blue and always be 100% confident wherever you are.

Lanbenaplus.ph gives you up to 62% discounts on Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival sale!

If youre looking for a quality skin care products with natural ingredients, that wont break the bank.  Then you should try Lanbenaplus.ph skincare products which now has an official store in Shopee. 

This Asian beauty brand creates solutions to all your skincare concerns like acne, aging, skin whitening, wounds and stretchmarks healing. The good thing is you can get up to 62% OFF on their bestsellers this coming Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival sale! with free shipping too!

My Top Picks: 

                      Lanbena Scar Remover Gel Cream Whitening Moisturizer Serum 30g

Lanbena Scar removal gel has natural ingredients like Centella asiatica, Glycerin,Allantoin, Ginseng, White Tea, Rhodiola to aid with fast healing of wounds and stretchmarks too. With regular use, it promotes natural skin renewal. 

HOW TO USE:

1. Clean scar area before applying gel ointment.

2. Apply a proper amount of gel onto the targeted area and gently massage until completely absorbed.

3. Apply once every 3 to 4 hours a day. (For optimal results, re-apply on the most-affected areas.)

4. Store in a cool and dry place. 

LANBENA Vitamin C Whitening Serum Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face Cream Remove Freckle Speckle Fade Dark Spots Anti-Aging Skincare

The Vitamin C serum is a potent antioxidant that helps reduce skin inflammation and irregular pigmentation while promoting healthy collagen production. It is capable of brightening the skin with regular use. 

For anti-ageing and glowing effect, use together with Lanbena VC essence liquid. 

        

                                       LANBENA Blackhead Remover Mask

LANBENA Blackhead Remover Mask  0.6 fl oz / 17 ml +100 pcs Strips 

LANBENA Pore Minimizer Serum 0.6 fl oz / 17 ml

If you have clogged pores, this trio can remove blackheads and whiteheads and instantly reveal a clear and bright complexion. This contains natural yet effective ingredients such as green tea extract, aloe vera extract, and royal jelly that leaves your face fresh and smooth after each use.

HOW TO USE: 

STEP 1: Wash your face and put a WARM TOWEL on the area for 2 mins to open the pores.  

 

STEP 2: Apply a medium-to-thick layer on desired area making sure to avoid eyebrows, hairline, eye area and lips

 

STEP 3: Apply strip on top of mask layer. Leave for 3-5 minutes until dry, and then peel off strip.

                              LANBENA Purple Whitening UV Sunscreen Face Cream Sunblock

This anti ageing Whitening UV Sunscreen has 50% SPF to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun . It also has mica, glycerin and titanium dioxide to moisturize and lighten your skin. Perfect for base make-up. Apply before putting on your make up. 

For your skin care essentials shop it here Lanbenaplus.ph.

For more amazing deals and discounts, download Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Goldilocks wants to make this year’s celebrations extra special with their Mother’s Day Bundles

Still thinking of what to give your momsh, mama, nanay, mommy, mamita? Treat the love of your life to Goldilocks Mother's Day Bundles!

Nothing can compare to a Mother’s love. Her never-ending support towards everything that we do is the driving force that encourages us to pursue our dreams and ambitions.  That’s why, every Mother’s Day, we want to give our supportive moms the best of everything!

Goldilocks, the number one bakeshop, wants to make this year’s celebrations extra special with their Mother’s Day Bundles.  Crafted specifically for this year's Mother’s day, Goldilocks’ special celebration packages aim to reward all moms for their hard work with a meal that they will never forget! 

 

Goldilocks’ Mothers Day Bundle promo comes in three different selections. Bundle 1 (HERO Bundle) comes with Fiesta Pack Sotanghon or Palabok with BBQ and Lumpiang Shanghai/Lumpia Bicol Express, 9” Round Greeting Cake, and Coke 1.5L for only Php 999.  Bundle 2 includes: Fiesta Pack Palabok or Sotanghon with BBQ and Lumpiang Shanghai/Lumpia Bicol Express, 8”x12” Greeting Cake, and Coke 1.5L for only Php 1,299. Bundle 3 includes: 1 Lasagna ala Cubana Party Pack, Strawberry Lush Cake, Pork BBQ Party Pack, and Coke 1.5L for only Php 1,899.

 

Treat mom and the family with these exciting food bundles!  For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph