AMO's Winter Wonderland Party

Our Mommy group just turned ONE last Saturday.  Sure we've had mini play dates before, a few mommy meetups and a lot of first birthdays attended but this is the first time that the entire group got together to celebrate one year of friendship.

Avenue for Mommies Online (AMO) started as a small group of mommies supporting each other in our journey through motherhood.  The only thing that changed is our size.  From a measly group of at least 20 members, we grew into a community of 70 mommies all over the Philippines.  We are a group of working moms, army wives, stay-at-home moms, work-at-home moms, full time moms and bloggers.  So it is very exciting (and challenging) to bring everyone together.

The party that started with a brainstorming, a lot of support, a whole lotta love and a combination of all mommy powers materialized into one great event - the AMO Winter Wonderland Party.

Party Tarp courtesy of Mommy Ron.
See those snowflakes? Lovingly made by artists Mommy Mona, Mommy Desiree and Mommy Edel.

Registration Ladies - Mommies Sherrybe and Mommy Mae. 

Aside from the beautiful snowflakes suspended from the ceiling, one could not help but notice the Mommy Loots and the Raffle Prizes from our AMO moms and beloved Sponsors.

More Loots

Gorgeous and Yummy cake by Mommy Grace

Of course, no party would be exciting without the games. There were games prepared for the Mommies, Daddies and the Kids.

I-Shoot Mo baby!

The Kids playing Rabbit, Wall, Gun.
See the Sexy Party Host? That's Mommy Lolly.

Mommies...arrange yourselves according to....

Everyone went home with loots and prizes from the games and the raffle.  Our mommy group has been blessed with so many generous sponsors.

Proud Winners of Aprica Colan worth Php 7,000 - Mommy Liv and Mommy Angel
 with Ms. Rechelle, the Aprica, Avent and Good Representative

Winners of Smart Steps and Bite Block Goodies (with Hope, Smart Steps Brand Assisant)

Winners of Drypers loot

This party would not have been possible if not for the organizers who spend time in planning the activity.  And to our generous sponsors:

Philips Avent Philippines, Aprica Philippines, Goody Philippines, Smart Steps, Bite Block, Tiny Buds, Drypers, Chicco Philippines, Mustela Philippines, Goody Gulp, Sansflou, Unilab, Moms and Kids, Humming Bread, Bug & Kelly, Nutri-Del, Bulinggit Corner, Pumpkeen, The Fawn Shoppe, Cast and Craft Philippines, Dainty Ashley, Smart Parenting Magazine, Tip Tap Soft Soles, Mary Pauline Salon, Ygo's Organic and Moomy Musings.

A Big THANK YOU for your trust and your blessings.  We will continue to support your activities and your products because we believe in them. 

Slippers, slippers and more slippers for the children of Negros.

To my AMO family, Thank you for your gift of friendship.  We have a lot to look forward to in the future.  A lot of plans and more activities.  But for now, we will be sending off more than 30 dozen slippers to the Children of Negros.  After all, this is what the party is all about -- sharing.

Happy AMO moms and kids (thank you AMO daddies for taking our picture)

Christmas Party @ AVENTopia

My family was one of the lucky group who scored an invite to the Exclusive Avent Christmas Party last November 19.  Although I know that I'd be coming from my graveyard shift, I went ahead and confirmed my attendance. 

Getting There

The Avent staff was kind enough to provide transportation going to the LJS building from SM centerpoint.  So we went there at exactly 2:30.  You should see the panic on my face when I couldn't see any Avent Van or Avent staff wearing a green shirt.  I thought they left.  So I started calling the contact numbers I had on my phone (Sorry for the hassle Avent.  That was me, sleep deprived and panicking).

Traffic was really bad but when we arrived at the LJS Building, the staff greeting us with smiles on their faces which made us feel less tired.

Food

Contrary to the other parties, the games were played after everyone has had their turn at the buffet table.  The food was great.  For the kids, they have spaghetti and hotdogs.  For the young at heart, they have rice, beef with mushroom, fish fillet and yes, LECHON.  Then there's the dessert table that my son and my daughter enjoyed.  They have a chocolate fountain where you can dip the pretzels, the marshmallows and the sliced apples and grapes.  I couldnt help but allow my son to have a taste of this chocolatey treat.

Baby Brent, the boy with the Best in Costume

Games

What I loved about it is how they make sure everyone participated in the games.  I may be sleep deprived but the kid in me couldnt wait to have my turn.  A total of 5 games were played.  The staff did a great job in incorporating their products in the party games such as the "Interchange me" game highlighting the interchangeability of the Avent products and the Avent Pinoy Henyo.  The highlight of the party was when the Baby with the Best Costume was announced.  Baby Brent won hands down with his soldier costume.

It's a party for the mommies, daddies and the babies too!!

Prizes/Loot bag

Avent has been very generous with their prizes ranging from the Sunnex Flask, Avent Insulated cups, to the Feeding sets, Aranaz bag to the mini blender.  And everyone pretty much went home a winner because everyone took home a loot bag with all the Avent/Sunnex/Aprica goodies.

Everyone had a blast.  It was great to have met those mommies that we have bonded with in the online community. 

"Thank you Avent for being instrumental in the newfound friendships that started with our love for your products.  We're all honored to be part of the Avent community!"

photos by Grace Rey