TOPAZ HORIZON

I'm back, mamas! I've been away because these days have been extra busy and extra traffic. Well, it's definitely the holiday season. I'm going to quickly share a fantabulous and super affordable find because if you're a working mama like me who has absolutely no time to go around the malls looking for budget-friendly gifts for co-workers, your kids' teachers and classmates, and your neighbors (and then wrapping them pa!), I have found it—the gift that is already packed in a festive box, has lots of goodies inside, and is super affordable!

Pasko na, mamas! I'm halfway done with my Christmas shopping and I even bought extra new things for me, Vince, and our little boys all because I couldn't pass up on the fantastic deals at Metro Market! Market! last Wednesday. And now I found out that tomorrow, December 2, is the annual storewide Crazy Sale of The Metro Retail Stores!!! All branches!!!

I shopped three days early! Huhuhu

But that's okay. I'm already happy with the goodies I got because even then, super mura na the prices. I can't imagine what the price tags will be tomorrow! The Crazy Sale will offer  up to 50% off on a wide variety of products! Mura na nga when I went last Wednesday tapos mas malaki pang discounts bukas! I heard that the crazy deals are on appliances, furniture and home improvement, apparel and footwear for men, women and kids, toys and accessories, and even athletics and travel gear!

May 13th month pay na ba kayo, mamas??? Shop na!

Okay, I took a few photos on my shopping trip. I do that when I shop alone kasi pinapakita ko sa husband ko and ask him what he wants me to go back and buy. Here's the goodies I liked:

Serve your holiday guests hot chocolate in these festive mugs! Only P499 for a set of 4!

Christmas villages! I'm sorry I didn't check the price tag kasi may umaaligid na guard. Natakot ako haha These are lovely! They not only light up and play music, they have moving parts, too!

Mamas, if you want a pink tree like mine, here's a 3-foot one that's only P249.75! Baka on sale pa yan bukas!

Kiddie bikes that are sturdy and well designed at just P2,700-P3,500. Hindi pa discounted yan! I think I'll go back tomorrow and buy a bike for Piero!

Toys toys toys! Ang dami-daming toys! These trucks are just P100!

These construction toys are super discounted na last Wednesday. P800 yung malaki, P300 yung maliit (about as big as my hand).

I bought my sons a lot of shirts because super mura pero super ganda! Yung P250 shirts, P199 na lang!!!

I got these. Look at how graphic and bold the shirts are. Designs are embossed, too. The shirts' material is super soft pa. Winner in every way!

Want bigger deals? These piles of shirts are just P99 each! Grabe!

Grabe rin yung shoes for the kiddies. P700 na nga lang yung iba, may 30% discount pa!

Aren't these pretty??? Plastic lang yan but they made me happy. And P200 lang ang set!!!

Traveling? How about getting new suitcases? These are light and easy to transport. I'm lusting after those pink ones.

I didn't go around the men's section much kasi my husband just needs running shorts and shirts. So super happy ako when I saw that these were 20% off. Athletic wear is expensive, you see, because they're made of different material. Hindi pwedeng ordinary t-shirt and shorts lang. So I snapped up three pairs of running shorts, three running shorts, and a pair swimming shorts for Vince!

Mamas, syempre I looked for deals for myself, too. The bags are crazy affordable! Either 50% off or buy-one-take-one!

Yung mga clothes when I went last Wednesday, hindi pa sila on sale but mura na rin I bought myself a soft T-shirt dress and two tops. Look at the dressing room at Metro Market! Market! Soooo large and roomy and pretty!

I also bought Christmas decor. These beautiful balls are just P224!

There's going to be a LOT of crazy discounts at Metro's Crazy Sale! Best of all, it's not just the Department Store that goes on sale, but The Metro Supermarket, too! You'll find the lowest prices for food and other grocery essentials.

I was scrolling through my Instagram photos the other day. It's a messy place, full of not IG-worthy photos. I don't have a color motif, a favorite filter, a thoughtfully curated grid. What I do have are photos of my beautiful children. I may have removed the adventures of my kids from my blog, but they are still on my IG and they are love!

Today, I was inspired to share with you something I noticed and made me and the boys laugh. Iñigo's tongue! I'd forgotten that when he was younger, he liked sticking out his tongue when he posed for my camera. Here's a collection of his tongue portraits, dear Loyal Readers, because I know you followed Iñigo from tummy to toddlerhood and love him so.

1 year 8 months old

1 year 8 months old

1 year 9 months old

2 years 5 months old

2 years 5 months old

2 years 8 months old

2 years 9 months old

2 years 9 months old

2 years 9 months old

2 years 11 months old

2 years 11 months old

The eve of his 3rd birthday

3 years old 3 years 2 months old

3 years 6 months old

3 years 8 months old

4 years 3 months old

My silly boy!

He was never a difficult baby. He was quiet, well behaved, and so happy. My readers and followers always say he's naughty because all you see are the photos of him being silly. In reality, he was the baby who made life easiest for me. He was happiest making us happy. Oh, he had tough times, too, of course. Terrible two's. Everyone has them. But his tantrums never lasted long since all he ever wanted in life was to make us laugh. And that silly little tongue of his sure made us laugh a lot!

We love you, Iñigo! Stay silly and happy and perfect all the days of your wonderful life!