Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on May 11 to 13

Sit a while and have coffee

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Nescafe by  visiting the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Shop-in-Shop booth at the lobby of Greenbelt 3 from from May 11 to 13. Enjoy its 7 different flavors, as they treat the whole family to free coffee. For details, visit www.dolce-gusto.com.ph and like the page at www.facebook.com/NESCAFÉdolcegusto.ph.

Support breastfeeding women

La leche league will hold a meeting this Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 10:30 am to 12 noon at Mothercare Bonifacio High Street. Bring your breastfeeding support team along - yaya, grandma, husband and siblings. It will be fun sharing many unique breast feeding experiences to the new moms! Register by texting 0922-8292268 your name, baby's age or expected date of delivery.

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Attend a L.A.T.C.H. class

Best Beginnings in Breastfeeding is a project initiated by LATCH. The class will be held on Saturday, May12, from 9 am to 12 noon, at the 4th Floor Center for Patient Partnership, The Medical City in Ortigas.  Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, myths, the first 2 weeks and going back to work.


Let moms ‘taste’ your love

This year, treat the most wonderful woman in your life to Mom Appétit—a Mother’s Day food extravaganza at the Quadrant C Activity Area (the Giant Christmas Tree area) at the Araneta Center. From May 11 to 13, the Quadrant C Activity Area will transform into a weekend market-style venue loaded with more than 20 gourmet food booths offering hot off-the-grill meals, fresh picks, delightful sweets, and more!

The event will be made more special with daily cooking demos! On May 12, Junior Master Chef finalist Jobim Jalbuena and his mom, with the special participation of Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon, Bb. Pilipinas International 2012 Nicole Schmitz, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan, first runner-up Elaine Kay Moll, and second runner-up Annalie Forbes, will be hosting the cooking demo.
 
Mommies can win special gifts and prizes during the raffle. Kids will also have the chance to make Mother’s Day cards at the designated arts and crafts area while mommies sample the delectable food choices on offer.

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Luminarc Glam mom

Get glammed up at the Luminarc GLAM MOM event this weekend as chefs Sharwin Tee and Him Uy de Baron show you how to plate a feast worthy of mom's approval for Mother's Day.

Give blood and give the gift of life

Lifeline Foundation, in cooperation with the Philippine Blood Center, invites you to be a part of a blood drive on May 12, 2012, Saturday, 9am to 4pm at the Lifeline Foundation Support Team Inc. Head Office.

Do not miss this opportunity to change someone’s life. Visit www.ineedalifeline.org or come to their office at #86 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque.

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Watch an award-winning acrobatic act

Manila will experience a glimpse of the pageantry and skill that was seen during the Beijing Olympics opening when the Grand China National Acrobatic Circus performs at the Big Dome from May 8 to 13 in a brand new show entitled “Legends of the Dragon.” A total of 16 acts that defy gravity and physical strength are set to keep audiences at the edge of their seats once again. Spine-tingling acrobatics, gymnastics, trickeries and illusions all rolled into one. Legends of the Dragon is sure to captivate kids from 1 to 96 with its highly praised array of mind-blowing routines.

Show schedules are as follows:
May 11 – 2 shows – 2PM/6PM
May 12 – 3 shows – 1PM/4PM/7PM
May 13 – 3 shows – 1PM/4PM/7PM

Don’t miss this exceptionally spectacular event! Legends of the Dragon runs from May 8 – 13, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Hurry and get your tickets now! Call 911-5555.


Glam up Mom

Imagine Nation Photography lets moms be models for a day with The Glam Shoot Project, a posh-and-pose experience wherein moms can get dolled-up and be like supermodels for a day.
 
The Glam Shoot Project is the ultimate mothers' day treat, perfect for giving our amazing mommies their well-deserved day out. This two-hour glam session comes complete with hairstyling, make-up, and a fun photo shoot session with our Imagine Nation photographers. Schedule is open all Sundays of May.

For reservation inquiries, email us at life@imaginenationphoto.com or contact us through these numbers: (63) 713-7189 / 0917-5634685. Look for Lai de Guzman.

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Watch a mother-and-daughter act

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls presents A Mother’s Day Concert featuring Zsa Zsa Padilla and Zia Quizon at Venice Piazza on May 13, as they make beautiful music together. For inquiries, call 709-9888 / 709-0888 / 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

Avail of big discounts

Get up to 50% off at The Landmark Mother's Day Sale, happening from May 9 to 15, 2012 at Landmark Makati and Trinoma.

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Celebrate with a token of love

Enjoy big discounts on regular items at Rustan's Flower Shop for a minimum purchase of P2,500 in a single receipt,. Avail of a free make-over at Chanel, Dior, Laura Mercier, or Nars for a minimum purchase of P2,500 at the Flower Shop. More freebies and giveaways from exclusive brands like LeSportsac, Natori, and Longchamp. Promo is until May 31 only.

 

Laugh out loud

Forbidden Broadway is a "consistently riotous" (The New York Times) musical revue that features beloved songs from the most popular Broadway musicals—Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, and Cats, to name just a few—with hilariously clever new lyrics that poke fun at the shows themselves. Show runs until May 27. For details, visit ticketworld.com.ph

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Let her have her cake

For every P500 purchase at Figaro corporate-owned stores, get a free cake for Mom. Until May 13, 2012 only.

 

Stock up on branded apparel

Enjoy up to 70% discount on brands such as F&X, Kashieca, Charles & Keith, La Senza and more from now until May 12, only at the Trinoma Activity Center.

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Eat and be merry.

Get a free Body Shop product when you dine at Max's restaurant for a minimum order of P1,300. Up to May 13, 2012 only.

 

Attend a book launch

Join Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan as she launches her new book, 'Kuya na si Bunso' today, May 11, at National Bookstore Glorietta 5.

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Let her know she's a super-mom

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Power Plant Mall and mom gets treated to a special gift when you dine at participating stores with at least P2,000 receipt. Enjoy also a photo exhibit and a flower fair until May 13.