SP Best Stories of 2010: Yearend Roundup

Can you believe that it’s already the second to the last day of December? It’s been a whirlwind of parenting news, updates, guides and features this 2010, and we hope we’ve given you helpful information on your journey as moms and dads.

 

January 2010:
Celebrity parents and sensational people took center stage as the year opened. Birthdays proved just how perennially popular it is as a topic, and parents checked out places they could spend some quality time together in preparation for Valentine’s Day.
•    Was Kris Aquino Right in Dealing with a Potential Affair?
•    How to Plan your very own Storybook-Themed Children’s Party
•    Avoiding Road Rage: Keeping the Jason Ivler Out of You and Your Family
•    Top 10 Out-of-Town Valentine Getaways for Romantic Couples
•    How to Adopt a Child Like Sharon Cuneta

February 2010:
As the season started heating up, we shared with you guides to where some spend some fun under the sun across the country. More Valentine’s Day guides and suggestions made its way to the top of the list. We also showed you your fortune as the Chinese New Year began. More birthday party features were still a smash hit.
•    An A to Z Family Friendly Hotel and Resort Guide for All Over the Philippines
•    7 Ways for Husbands to Surprise their Wives on Valentine’s Day
•    5 Ways to Spice Up Intimacy in your Marriage
•    Your Baby’s Chinese Astrological Sign and Fortune in the Year of the Metal Tiger
•    Feng Shui Tips for Chinese New Year 2010
•    How To Make Your Own Safari Cake or Cup Cake Toppers
•    Where to Get the Best Chinese New Year Delicacies

March 2010:
As Catholics observed Holy Week, we made sure you knew good places to go to to pray and have fun Easter egg hunting. Good new for moms as a new breastfeeding act was ratified and celebs announce a baby on the way.
•    Top 12 Places to go Easter Egg Hunting with the Family
•    Visita Iglesia: 7 Famous Philippine Churches Worth Visiting this Holy Week
•    Birthday Party Idea: DIY Cupcake Decorating Booth
•    The Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act (RA 10028): Support for Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace
•    Ryan Agoncillo Confirms Wife Judy Ann is Pregnant
•    Six Basic Breastfeeding Positions, Step by Step

 

Click here to see the best stories for April to June 2010.

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Read on to see the best stories for April to June 2010.

 

April 2010:
As the electricity charges go up, we shared with you ways to help save energy and minimize your bill. Meanwhile, preggy moms sizzled with our maternity swimwear feature. We made sure to produce a guide as well where your kids can learn and have fun at the same time, as well as more gift ideas for different occasions.
•    Parent’s Guide on How to Save Electricity: Cope with the Meralco Price Hike
•    Maternity Swimwear: Wearable Styles for Preggy Moms
•    2010 Summer Workshops Calendar for Kids
•    How To Make your Own Diaper Cake Gifts for Birthdays, Baby Showers and Baptisms

May 2010:
As school season approached, we came up with back-to-school features and shopping guides to keep your kids equipped with everything they need, while not putting a strain on your pockets! More suggestions for family trips (under a budget) were a hit as well.
•    Divisoria Budget Finds for School Supplies
•    Stress-Free Back-to-School Shopping: Where to get the Best Buys and Avoid the Crowds
•    Is your yaya a jejemon?
•    Preschool Primer: Programs and Fees
•    Summer Day Trips and Budget Vacations Worth P5,000 for a Family of Four

June 2010:
It was definitely a big issue as Smart Parenting magazine revealed its new look, with no other than Judy Ann Santos gracing the cover! Last minute back-to-school finds, cute downloadable stickers and a place to have water fun were also part of our headlines for June.
•    Divisoria Budget Finds for Birthday Party Loot Bags
•    Label your child’s School Supplies with SP’s Fun Downloadable Stickers
•    Water Fun at Enchanted Kingdom’s Inflatable Attraction, Biki Waterworld
•    Best Back-to-School Finds: School Bags
•    Best Back-to-School Finds: Lunch Boxes

 

Click here to see the best stories for July to September 2010.

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Read on to see the best stories for July to September 2010.

 

July 2010:
Shopping guides, shopping guides and more shopping guides! We visited some of the most popular and most frequented weekend markets around the metro to give you a glimpse on items and finds you can check out.
•    Salcedo Market: Not your Average Shopping and Dining Experience
•    Bel-Air Budget Baby Clothes
•    A Treat for the Senses: Food, Toys and Organic Body Care Products at the Legazpi Sunday Market
•    Best Deals at the Lung Center Sunday Market: Pets, Fresh Food, Organic Products and Home Décor

August 2010:
More shopping guides were a hit. We also give you innovative ideas for your kids’ birthday parties.
•    Divisoria Budget Finds for Baby Clothes and Baby Gear
•    Baclaran Budget Finds for Baby, Toddler, Yaya and Mommy
•    Lucky Strike: 3 Birthday Party Theme Ideas
•    Philippine Science Centrum: Fun Interactive Science Center for Families and Students
•    Birthday Party Giveaways, Games, Themes from SP Moms

September 2010:
SP moms take center stage as we let them speak up on their personal recommendations for birthday parties and baby gear.
•    The Joy of Breastfeeding
•    9 Do-It-Yourself Party Decorations, Giveaways, Souvenirs & Activities from SP Moms
•    6 Nice-to-Have Baby Gear According to SP Moms

 

Click here to see the best stories for October to December 2010.

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Read on to see the best stories for October to December 2010.

 

October 2010:
Halloween frenzy takes over SP as we provide shopping guides for costumes and DIY ideas for props and more.
•    Places to Buy, Customize or Rent Halloween Costumes
•    How to Plan a School Birthday Party
•    Smart Parenting Model Search 2010
•    7 DIY Halloween Costumes & Props from SP Moms

November 2010:
We open parents’ eyes to medical conditions, as well as educational tools for preschoolers. One mom shares her experiences and joys being a SAHM, and we gear parents up for the holidays by sharing money saving tips.
•    G6PD Deficiency: An Overview
•    5 Recommended Books for your Preschooler’s Development
•    The Rewards of Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom
•    The Christmas Shopper: Peso-Saving Tips for the Holidays

December 2010:
Gift guides galore for December 2010! We made sure you knew what’s out in the market and what moms, dads and kids would enjoy receiving for Christmas. We also prepared a list of schedules of Simbang Gabi masses around the metro as we observe Filipino holiday traditions.
•    42 Christmas Kiddie Gift Suggestions
•    SP’s Holiday Fashion Gift Guide for Kids
•    50 Beauty and Fashion Holiday Picks for Mom
•    Top 10 Gifts for Dad this Christmas
•    Top 10 Places to Enjoy Christmas Eve with the Family
•    12 Easy and Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas
•    Top 15 Simbang Gabi Mass Schedules around the Metro