Score Safety, Style, and Comfort with UNIQLO BABIES

One of the fun parts of being a parent is getting to dress up your baby. I really love dressing up Zack! I even made an outfit post section of him here on my blog. :) But when it comes to dressing him up, I only choose stylish pieces which are perfect for mixing and matching and which can also provide him comfort all day. And in choosing the perfect clothes for our babies, I believe that we must prioritize safety above all. Unlike clothes for adults that mostly prioritize trend over comfort, our babies' wardrobes should only consist of clothes that are not only fashionable but are also comfortable and safe to wear.

During an event held last week at SM Aura, me and other mommy bloggers were introduced to Japanese clothing and high-street brand UNIQLO Philippines' new clothing collection that is carefully designed and engineered to be safe for babies. It was definitely a great news for me! I've always loved UNIQLO's round neck shirts and jeans as their items have superb quality and affordable prices. And I love that my son can now enjoy their products!

So what makes UNIQLO's Babies Collection unique? Following the global Oeko-Tex Standard 100, UNIQLO makes sure that every piece of clothing is free of harmful substances and meets the highest standards. UNIQLO’s Baby Wear are categorized as Class 1— the safest classification under the Oeko-Tex Standard. From the raw material used to the finished product, all clothes are made sure to be formalin-free to ensure the health and safety of babies. 

Adorable onesies from the UNIQLO Babies Collection

“UNIQLO is focused in providing stylish and safe clothing essentials for babies. We closely monitor our manufacturing process to make sure that our products meet global strict standards,” says Katsumi Kubota, Chief Operating Officer of Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc. “We apply strict checks on our entire baby’ garments, from the material color and pattern, buttons, zippers, and even the sewing threads,” Kubota explains.  

Host Mommy Delamar Arias with Mommy Nikka Martinez Garcia

The best quality control is applied to the smallest details of the baby range.  While care labels are commonly sewn inside clothes, UNIQLO’s had its ones placed outside to prevent irritation. A special sewing technique is also used to remove any unevenness on the cloth or threads to keep the skin of babies safe. The clothes, moreover, also undergo tests for more than 200 chemical substances during the planning and production stages. 

Host Delamar Arias

Mommy Nikka Martinez Garcia

During the said event, we were joined by Mommies Delamar Arias and Nikka Martinez-Garcia who are both pregnant. And as expecting mommies, they are very particular when it comes to the clothes that their babies would be wearing. As for Nikka, she wanted clothes that are not only fashionable but also safe for her baby. She also wanted something that would be easy to put on and to remove, just like the super cute onesies from UNIQLO's Babies Collection. She is definitely happy and excited about the new babies clothing line of UNIQLO.

Mommies Delamar and Nikka with UNIQLO Philippines' Executives

To keep to its commitment of providing safe products to babies, UNIQLO will also be adopting an original quality standard later this year. This is another step for the brand to conduct strict product management and finally assume final responsibility to its clothes.  Kubota finishes, “Every parent wants to give the best to their babies. We want to help them with that by providing safe fashion choices.” 

The “Babies” collection is initially being carried only in 5 stores—Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Aura, and Powerplant Mall. Now, the collection is already available in 11 more UNIQLO outlets namely SM Pampanga, SM Clark, Robinsons Manila, SM BF Parañaque, SM Southmall, Gateway, SM City San Lazaro, SM Makati, and Robinsons Magnolia. Nine different baby clothing categories will be available in 16 UNIQLO stores.

Know more about UNIQLO's products through their social media accounts:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph

Twitter - https://twitter.com/uniqloph

Instagram - https://instagram.com/uniqlophofficial

XO, Mish

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#MinionsatMcDo: Celebrate Minions Banana Festival at McDonald's!

Are you ready to go bananas over the latest Minions craze? I sure am! Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, stars of the Minions Movie, are definitely back and they have taken over McDonald's. A full Minions experience is yours at McDo's Minions Banana Festival - an awesome treat that kids and even adults will absolutely enjoy. 

During the McDonald's Minions Family Day held last Saturday at McDonald's West Avenue branch, me and other fellow mommy bloggers were the first to know what's in store for everyone during the Minions Banana Festival. We were also treated to our McDo favorites (mine's Chicken McDo!!!) while having fun with various Minions games and face painting and enjoying a complete family bonding experience. 

To begin with, McDo came up with new Minions Happy Meal toys. I don't think any Minions invasion could be complete without the Minions Happy Meal toys! 10 Minions collectibles will be available with every Happy Meal starting today, June 26. But I might have to collect them all cause they're so irresistible! 

Here are the 10 adorable Minions collectibles that comes with every McDo Happy Meal:

From top to bottom: Groovy Stuart, Guard Minion, Chatting Bob, Martial Arts Minion, Minion Caveman, Guitar Strumming Stuart, Minion Vampire, Lava Shooting Kevin, Egyptian Hula Minion, and Marching Minion Soldier. So far, Zack's favorites are the Chatting Bob and Guitar Strumming Stuart! And my personal favorite is the Hula Minion. :)

Aside from the Minions Happy Meal toys, also included in the Minions Banana Festival are the Minions Combos featuring an array of Minions-themed desserts. And I don't think there could be any better McDo combo than their McDonald’s World Famous Fries with the all-new Minions-themed desserts. This would definitely make a perfect snack combination for you and your friends. 

There are four McDo Fries and Dessert Combo that are available during the Minions Banana Festival. These are the Minions Medium Fries and McFloat Combo (Php65), Minions Medium Fries and McFlurry Combo (Php95), Minions BFF Fries and McFloat Combo (Php165), Minions BFF Fries and McFlurry Combo (Php225). Ther BFF Fries Combo are definitely perfect for sharing (unless you're extra hungry ;))!

Of course, these desserts are available separately. Try the new Honey Banana McFloat, a sweet and refreshing banana and honey flavored drink topped with vanilla soft serve for only Php27. In the mood for a McFlurry? You have a choice between two new and exciting McFlurry flavors. Discover the Banana McFlurry with Oreo (Php50) where a classic gets a banana-licious twist, as banana flavor is mixed with Oreo bits in vanilla soft serve. You can also have the Banana Crumble McFlurry (Php50), made with crushed graham and banana flavor blended in creamy vanilla soft serve. Between the two, my fave is definitely the Banana Crumble McFlurry! Everything just goes well in that cup of McFlurry!

McDonald’s is also introducing the Minions Banana McDip, a delicious vanilla soft serve covered in banana-flavored dip on a blue wafer cone—one of the cutest dessert items you’ll ever see and taste for only Php15. 

Head over to McDonald’s to see the Minions Movie come to life! Bring the entire family or barkada and find a Minions treat for everyone. Be sure to try these Minions Happy Meal and menu offers at any McDonald’s stores nationwide ASAP as they are available for a limited time only!

Share your love for the Minions at McDonald’s via the official Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/mcdo.ph, or by tagging @McDo_PH to your sweet and funny McDo moments on Twitter or Instagram. #MinionsAtMcDo

XO, Mish

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Starmobile Launches PH’s First Line of Digital TV Phones - Knight Vision, UP Max, and UP Vision

Gone are the days when mobile phones are limited to their call and text functions. Nowadays, they boast of amazing features that incorporate other aspects of our everyday lives into a single gadget. We could now listen to music anywhere, take superb photos, and do more with our mobile phones. We could now also watch TV on some mobile phones available in the market. And that feature is made even better through the launch of the first line of Digital TV Phones in the Philippine market by no other than the country's most innovative mobile brand - Starmobile.

Starmobile Launches PH’s First Line of Digital TV Phones - Knight Vision, UP Max, and UP Vision

During an event held a few days back at Burgers and Brewskies in Estancia, we were the first to witness this new line of Digital TV Phones. These mobile hybrids allow you to watch cable-quality Digital TV (DTV) Channels for FREE anytime and anywhere DTV services are available. You can choose from three models: the big-screen KNIGHT Vision, the slender UP Vision, and the big battery UP Max.

Knight Vision (P9,990)

Leading the pack is the KNIGHT Vision (P9,990). It comes with a quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, an HD screen in-plane switching, which means that images look great from any angle. It comes with real-time recording technology so you never have to miss a moment in your favorite sport or drama. Its camera is equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology, which keeps your photos blur-free and sharp. A physical anti-shake mechanism will allow you to take better videos, which are sure to be great with a 13MP rear camera with Sony EXMOR technology as well as an 8MP front camera for selfie goodness. 

The phone has an internal memory capacity of 16GB, though a Micro SD card slot ensures you can add up to 64GB to that. Meanwhile, there’s no need to worry that your TV viewing will result in a dead phone as the 2450mAh Lithium Polymer battery gives you up to four hours TV time, 15 hours talk time, and up to 15 days on standby mode.

UP Vision (P5,990)

The UP Vision (P5,990) has more streamlined power, but it still packs quite a punch. This digital TV phone is the slimmest and lightest phone of the bunch, which means it’ll fit like a dream into most pockets and just about any purse. It features a 1800-mAh battery that comes with up to 9 hours talk time and about 10 and a half days on standby mode. Its got a 13MP rear camera that sports an AF Sony BSI lens with a Blue Glass Filter and an 8MP front camera from Samsung.

UP Max (P7,490)

The UP Max (P7,490) is built to outlast its older siblings thanks to its ultra-amped up 5000mAH battery, which is the largest on any smartphone currently on the market. With it you can enjoy up to 10 hours DTV time, 24 hours talk time, and a whopping 41.25 days on standby mode. At 9.6mm—the slimmest for a phone with a 5000mAh battery--its design remains sleek and ergonomically perfect in the palm. Plus, it comes with a DTV antenna dongle which you can simply remove when you’re not watching TV. 

This Android Lollipop-powered phone also comes with an enhanced user interface, better app compatibility, and improved security features, including mobile anti theft technology and data protection. Last but not the least, the UP Max also comes with a 13MP Sony IMX 135 with EXMOR RS sensor, which means you can snap photos in low-light and have them come out like a dream.

It's a full house at Burgers & Brewskies in Estancia as friends from the entertainment, lifestyle, broadsheets, and digital media get first dibs on Starmobile's Digital TV phones

The technology and versatility of DTV phones mark a new era in Philippine mobile functionality. Starmobile has always put the wants and needs of Pinoy mobile users first. Admit it or not, TV is a huge part of Filipinos' everyday lives whether it's for general info or entertainment purposes. Not a day passes by without us watching the latest news on TV or enjoying our fave soap operas. With that kind of modern and very mobile lifestyle, Starmobile has come up with it's first line of Digital TV Phones. What sets these mobile phones apart is that they made watching TV more accessible and convenient for consumers. 

The fun boys of Boys Night Out, also Starmobile brand ambassadors, host the lunch affair for Starmobile Digital TV Phone launch

Watching shows via DTV Phones makes TV a solo affair. You can now watch your favorite TV channels on your mobile through Starmobile without having to fight for control of the remote control whenever your favorite show is on air. Also, digital recording spreads viewing times out. Real-time recording functions on Starmobile digital TV phones mean that you can wait until you are free to do so before you watch a TV show you’ve been meaning to catch. That frees up your social life so you don’t have to make the decision between finding out what happens on the season finale of your favorite show and meeting your barkada for dinner.

Starmobile Product Marketing Manager Elijah Mendoza

Moreover, 'anytime, anywhere’ means quality TV programming can and should be 24/7. With the Starmobile DTV phones, now you can watch your shows in bed even without a TV in your room, and you can record shows you might not be able to watch when they air. Lastly, the crisper, high-quality video means more emphasis on great artistry. Any advances in the quality of video the average viewer can watch have called for the industry to update the way they do things, from the makeup techniques used on actors to visual effects achieved through filming or production.

The stellar lineup of Starmobile Digital TV Phones, new innovations that will change the way we watch TV forever

Even if you’re not a TV addict, you’ll still get a lot of use out of your digital TV phone. Gamers will love the responsiveness of the system as well as the HD screen, something people who download a lot of videos will get a kick out of, too, apart from the huge memory available for use. Instagrammers and photo-foodies will appreciate the great cameras these come equipped with, as will folks who like to capture moments in time via video (like parents and travel junkies). Honestly, I can see myself watching TV and killing time with these DTV Phones during my long commutes to and from school. 

The UP Vision and the KNIGHT Vision are now available in Starmobile Stores and Kiosks nationwide while the UP Max will be available beginning the second week of June. 

To learn more, visit the Starmobile website at www.starmobile.com.ph. You can also search for “Happy Man by Starmobile” on Facebook or follow @happymanPH on Twitter and Instagram.

XO, Mish

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