Teacher’s Appreciation Week

It is teacher’s appreciation week and Adi’s school has a lot of activities for it. It’ll be her first time participating in it. They have things to do for each day that made it exciting for my 4 year old turning 5 in a week.

I remember back home (Philippines)that this is really a big thing in school. We had different programs for our teacher. We’d buy flowers and cards for them. Specially to my favorite one, I’ll give her something extra because she was like a mom to me. I look up to her because she is not even teaching us school stuff but also something’s to look into about life.

And here is the break down of activities they have in school this week.
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This week has been a good one for Adi. I always ask her what they did in school everything she gets home. She was excited telling us about what they did in school for the teachers.

Having a lot of friends who are school teacher’s including my father in law makes me appreciate them more. Because I can see all theiir effort and how much time they spend at home working on their lesson plans, grades, buying stuff for their students with their own money most of the time.

I consider them as our second parents outside from home. Because in school there is where we go and stay most of the day. Those teachers just don’t teach you, they also look after their students well being.

This is a very noble job and they should be proud of it. I myself learn a lot from them when I was growing up.

My daughter learned a lot appreciating all other people’s effort specially her teachers.

To all the teachers out there. We salute you! All of you have been a part of all our success stories. Whatever we know now, you’re a part of our foundation.

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Mother’s Day Giveaway!!!

Free Simply Christianne earrings and bracelets up for grabs!!!
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If your a mom, you have a mom and knows a special mom then you can sign up to receive these. I am giving away earrings or bracelet, just choose between the two. They are not precious stones but what made them special is that they were made by yours truly. I will only be giving away 5 pieces…

So if you live within the USA. Just email me your address and send a me message what makes this mom special to iannemcabangon@gmail.com and I will send it to you via regular mail using USPS. Favor, once you receive the mail, can you take a picture of it And they will be featuring them under my blog together with the message you sent about her.

I came up with this idea because I was approached by my co worker to fix her bracelets. She knows I can fix because I made a bunch of earrings and bracelets for them at work. Just for nothing, just thought about them and it was my hobby too.

The broken bracelet.
The broken bracelet.
It is fixed now.
It is fixed now.

That bracelet has a sentimental value for her since it was given by her friend. And because I am a jack of all trade, master on none, lol! I said yes.

I was able to fix it and gave it to her. That put on a smile on her face. No charge!!

Just spreading the good vibes here. Since Mother’s Day is coming up.

I would like to cheer up all those hardworking mom’s out there.

Happy Mother’s Day in advance!

Love,

Christianne

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Head piece for my little Princess

As I have said earlier that dressing up is our mother-daughter bonding. Yesterday we went to the outlet mall at HM because we were looking for an outfit for her Cinco de Mayo presentation. I came across this flower head piece and I tried it on her. She loved it, so I bought it.

I just wanna share to you all how it looks like on her. This is a good accessories for this season.

Head piece from HM.

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Summer in Spring Maxi dress

Yesterday was definitely like a summer weather. Since we will be going to church. I was like okay I should dress up. Just like how our priest at church says. Treat church day as a special occasion where you dress up good.

So I went ahead and checked my closet and found this maxi dress, I thought this one will go good with my oversized handbag. Just like a rearguard mom where you have to take all other kids stuff with you because you have a 20 month old son.

It all worked out. Details of my outfit below. You can also check out other photos on my instagram account @simplychristianne

Maxi dress- ross
Watch – Michael kors
Handbag – liujo
Sandals – American eagle outfitters

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Dress for my little princes

My daughter Adi is a girly girly like me, she loves dressing up and posing too. She liked this outfit that I picked for her. This is our bonding, because we sometimes brainstorm on what she would wear.

So here is the look and the details. You can also check my instagram account @simplychristianne

dress – oldnavy (this was a Christmas gift from one of her aunt)
Sandals – Target

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Do want a unique dining experience for Mother’s Day?

Want a Unique dining experience for Mother’s Day?

If you are close to these areas:
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore/Washington D.C.
Beuna Park, CA
Chicago, Illinois
Dallas, Texas
Lyndhurst, NJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
Orlando, FL
Toronto, Ontario
this will be my suggestion for Mother’s Day dinner.

My husband and I went to Medieval times for our post Valentine’s date. We had an amazing time watching those knights with their horses. It was a live fun action scene while we were enjoying the dinner food in our table. You’ll feel like as if you are actually living in that era.

This dining experience is not only for Valentine’s day. So if you are looking for something new to treat mom. I’m suggesting go ahead and reserve this opportunity at www.midievaltimes.com.

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fickle weather outfit

Since today was a cold spring day. This outfit was very approriate to wear. I wore this 3 months ago. Good for a gloomy 50 something temperature day.

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Sweater from HM, Pants from Mossimo at Target, shoes from Guess and necklace from charlotte Russe, tote bag and watch from Michael kors.

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The Fight Of This Century

Yes, the much awaited boxing fight is happening tomorrow, May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. All the Filipinos like me all over the world is excited to see it. The way we watch it is like how an American does when it is the Super Bowl. And I believe that most of the people who knows Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is interested in it too.

My family and friends are ready for it. We already purchased the pay-per-view. It is expensive, but the way we do it is that we split it amongst our group. And then we do potluck. So it is a very nice gathering for us.

And I just wanna share to all of you the good thing every time Manny fights. The crime rate back home (Philippines) is down because everybody even the criminals watch it.

I know it is going to be a good match “the good defense and fastness of Mayweather vs the power punch of Pacquiao”

I just want to say good luck to both of them specially to our Filipino pride “People’s Champ” Manny Pacquiao!

Let’s get ready to rumble!!!

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Free workout app

I recommend you using the nike training app. Just sharing it with you guys. I’m not getting paid to promote this. It is free and you can download it from your cellphone or tablet. They have different programs for you depending on what you want to achieve. Like get lean, get toned, get strong, get focused (target areas in your body).

They have 15-30-45 minute workouts and you can combine them to the nike running app if you like running too.

Must try.. Of course if you have a medical condition. Ask your doctor first.because their program might be intense for you.

New motto: health is wealth!

Happy workout guys!

Xoxo,

Christianne

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Who says being healthy is expensive?

Giving a smile is free. This expression is a very good way to start your day. Here are some of the benefits of smiling: In some studies it stated that it releases endorphins the natural pain killers which makes a person feel better. It makes a person more likeable, approachable and attractive. This is one contagious thing that you want to spread that I believe everybody will be happy to catch. Overall, it reduces stress… That makes this act healthy. Xoxo, Christianne 🙂

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