Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on September 18 to 20

Come to Smart Parenting’s Baby Shower

Hooray! It's Smart Parenting's Baby Shower season again! We’re having a baby shower for all you lovely expectant moms. We’ve got loads of stuff lined up for you. There will be talks on financial readiness and love languages. We’ve also got succulent arrangement and a pre-natal yoga class. And of course, there will be loads of games and freebies. The event is happening this Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Discovery Suites, Pasig City. Since this event is for you, participation is free! For more info and to register (there are only 100 slots available), click here.


Let Yaya join a workshop

The Basic Yaya Training workshop continues on to its 4th session this weekend. This will be its last session with the main topic being Money Management. Topics covered include personal finance mindset setting, saving, emergency funds and bank savings, and money and relationships. The event is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mothercare Podium, ADB Avenue, Pasig City. Participation fee is P1,200. For more info and to register, visit Manilaworkshops.com.


Let Yaya join another workshop

The Parenting Emporium, in partnership with Peekaboo, is holding a Yaya Seminar on Toddler Care. Here, nannies will be trained on how to care for your little one. Topics covered include feeding, bathing, playing with, dressing your toddler and a couple others. The event is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Participation fee is P600. To register, contact 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.


Buy for cheap at a warehouse sale

Hunting for some amazing baby and kiddie finds? Look no further because Youji&Me is having a warehouse sale! The sale runs from Sept. 18 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Deco Centrum Building, #1 Annapolis St. cor. EDSA, Greenhills, San Juan. For more info, visit the Youji&Me Facebook page.


Stock up on loads of books

The country’s biggest book event is happening this weekend! The Manila International Book Fair is back for its 36th year collecting publishers and bookstores under one roof. There will be discounts on all kinds of reads, book launches and signings, contests and more. The fair runs from Sept. 16 to 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.


Go to a trade fair

Over 80 booths will be gathered at this year's Negros Trade Fair.  Small and medium entrepreneurs from Negros will bring furniture, housewares, garments, fashion accessories, and much more for you to purchase and bring home. There will also be a launching of a cell phone app called "Kabalo Ka" (translated from Hiligaynon meaning "Did You Know?"), an interactive art wall, a sugar photo exhibit and a raffle among others. The event runs from Sept. 16 to 20 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City.