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6 Years of Blogging and 6 Chances to Win from Braun and Severin

It’s my 45th birthday soon.

That also means that I have been blogging for 6 years.

AND it means that as a special treat, I’ll be giving away some kitchen essentials from Braun and Severin! 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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44. • • • • #us #family #birthday #birthdaygirl #love #familyfirst #teamgellibean #instagood #photooftheday #beautiful #happy #cute #fashion #followme #me #follow #like4like #picoftheday #summer #instadaily #smile

A post shared by Michelle Aventajado (@mommanmanila) on Oct 15, 2017 at 1:34am PDT

For those of you that are new readers here, allow me to introduce myself, yet again.

I started writing to share my experiences as Gelli’s Momma. 

Gellibean at 3 months old

You see, when she was born, I didn’t find any Filipinas who were sharing about their experience as a momma of a baby with Down Syndrome in a positive light.

Shucks, I didn’t find ANY momma who was sharing anything, let alone sharing it positively.

So this got me to thinking…

I wanted to share but I wasn’t sure how.

I started to write for Working Mom, I pitched articles to Rappler, Smart Parenting, and other online sites before I decided to put up my own website and share in a regular way. 

Screen Capture of: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/28443-manila-motherhood-i-have-learned-so-much

Gelli just turned one year old. And it was a few weeks before my birthday that I finally decided to make it official. In fact, it was on my birthday in 2012, when I published my very first blog post.

I wanted my website to be a gift to myself, but also something to share with others. I wanted to write my truths about parenting, having a child with Down Syndrome, and what it was like for me, a Filipina American who grew up in New York, living in Manila. 

Calming little waves

Not long after I started writing regularly on the website, I realized that I am more than Gelli’s Momma.

I am Nino’s wife.
I am a crafter.
I was a yoga teacher.
I am a “cooker.”
I am an “eater.”
And I like to share!

So, the website evolved from a “Mommy Blog,” to more of a lifestyle blog where I take the opportunity to advocate for children and adults of all abilities as well.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Sometimes, you just need to shift your perspective. • • • • #yoga #salambasirsasana #headstand #beach #blue #green #sun #surf #sand #sunsurfsand #move #strength #fitness #boracay #itsmorefuninthephilippines #travel#travelgram #instatravel #sky #clouds #cloudporn #photooftheday #instacool #instagood #instadaily

A post shared by Michelle Aventajado (@mommanmanila) on Dec 5, 2017 at 10:42pm PST

I write about the good and the bad. The beautiful and not so beautiful moments of motherhood, marriage, and even family life. The successes in the kitchen and the fails that I was somehow able to remedy with the help of my kitchen friends.

But my point IS, EVEN the bad parts have some incredible lesson in it for our hearts, and even sometimes for our minds. The bad parts are actually what help make this life more beautiful. Even the sad parts.

How would we know and learn to appreciate all of our BLESSINGS, if He didn’t send us some challenges along the way, right?

Can I get an AMEN?

I write because it’s my outlet.
I write because I love sharing.
I write in the hopes that maybe one day a momma like me will give birth to a baby like Gelli.
She will scour the internet for someone in the Philppines who “gets her” and hopefully, she will find my blog and think, lemme check this out…Gelli looks like fun.
And so does her momma.

TRUTH? I have had quite a few mommas contact me with questions about their babies, (some even about their marriages) and I am honored to have been able to share a little bit of myself. I am not perfect. In fact, there are so many days that I actually feel like I am failing at so many things. 

It’s those days when I get to say a little prayer of thanks for The Lord helping me keep it all together.

Then there are some days like this:

Gelli is home sick. 
She asks for chicken soup.
I get to make it for her.
I even get to throw in some leftovers so no food is wasted.
And I feel like I won.

I feel like I won at something really good because I got to nourish my little girl with a bowl of soup that she needed because she has been under the weather. And she’s happy. And I got to shoot this episode uninterrupted. I even started writing this blog post. 

And I get to share something with all of you. I get to share some of my favorite kitchen companions from two of my favorite brands.

Braun and Severin.

GUYS. This is just too good.

The folks over at Colombo Merchants have so many things in store for all of you!

I have been writing and sharing with all of you here for SIX YEARS!!!

THAT MEANS THAT WE ARE GIVING AWAY SIX GIFTS FOR SIX DIFFERENT READERS!!!!

Check out this VLOG that we put together specifically for this GIVEAWAY!

Ok.

So, you guys wanna win some fun stuff?

Here is the list of what you can win from SEVERIN:

  1. ONE set of three SEVERIN shopping cart bags that are perfect for when you do the grocery shopping
  2. ONE SEVERIN Electric Can Opener
  3. ONE SEVERIN Electric Slicing Knife (PERFECT for the upcoming Holiday Roasts!)

Here is the list of what you can win from BRAUN:

  1. ONE BRAUN Trolley Bag that you can bring with you whenever you are tooling around 
  2. TWO BRAUN MQ 100 Hand Blenders

AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO WIN ONE OF THESE SIX PRIZES IS THIS:

  1. LIKE the Braun Household Philippines Facebook page
  2. LIKE the Severin Philippines Facebook page
  3. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel
  4. SHARE the VIDEO on your WALL and TAG two of your friends who you want to get in the kitchen with to cook up some goodness
  5. AND DON’T FORGET TO TAG MOMMA ‘N MANILA SO I CAN SEE YOUR POST!

PSSST!!! If you want extra chances, you can share the video more than once and tag more of your friends each time!!!

REMEMBER to use the Rafflecopter widget so all those extra chances to win are counted!!!

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Colombo Merchants
https://www.colombophils.com.ph/
https://www.facebook.com/Colombophils/
https://www.facebook.com/BraunHouseholdPH/
https://www.facebook.com/SeverinPhilippines/

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Comments

  1. Mary Rechell ann masacote says

    October 15, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Happy 6 years of blogging momshie😊

    • michelle says

      October 17, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Thank you Dear!

  2. Cris Vergara says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:48 am

    Advance happy birthday mommy Michelle. And congrats for 6yrs of blogging!.More year to come pa po. Para mas marami pa po kayung mainspire. Godbless po.

    • michelle says

      October 17, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Thank you so much Cris! Thank you for stopping by, for finding what I share useful, and for sharing 🙂

  3. Jiji says

    October 17, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    This is really inspiring. Happy 6 years of blogging and advance happy birthday to your!🎂 I am an aspiring Momma blogger too and I hope one day I can manage to do everything as full time mom and wife to my family.😊 Keep on sharing.💗

    • michelle says

      October 19, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks so much Jiji. Thanks for stopping by! What’s your URL?

  4. Jayreen Yasona says

    October 17, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    I love the Bible verse. Thanks Michelle for inspiring us mommas!

    • michelle says

      October 19, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks for coming by Jay. When will we be seeing each other again? Soon, I hope?

  5. Angelie Namindang says

    October 21, 2018 at 8:31 am

    Advance Happy Birthday Madam.. May God shower you lot of blessings… And Happy 6th year blogversary po madam.. God speed!!!!

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@gelliaventajado is still super excited to go to s @gelliaventajado is still super excited to go to school everyday. She comes home completely exhausted and falls asleep before her 2pm socialization class on zoom. Can’t wait for her to adjust and for everyone to settle in the groove of the new school year. 

Especially since she has yummies from @yaya.lola and a new backpack and lunchbox from @herschelsupply!

And truth be told, I really don’t have a favorite. ✌🏻
One of the parts of @kitchen143 that I love, is ho One of the parts of @kitchen143 that I love, is how we empower our viewers to try recipes, products and services that we talk about on the show with our guests.

This week’s show is going to be amazing for those lucky #QuizTheCook winners!!

Swipe left to see all the swag up for grabs!

Big thanks to all of our partners who will be sharing products and services with our guests and viewers!

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Mommas need time alone too. So much of what I do Mommas need time alone too.

So much of what I do is for everyone else around me. For the kids. For Nino. For my extended family and friends.

But I need time for myself too. 
This is vital for self awareness, self reflection, and self improvement.

This means quiet time with verse, which admittedly I have not had much time for. It also means making time to find my way back to the mat to practice yoga. It also means time to listen to to music which soothes my soul and often provides ways for me to tune into how I’m feeling. If The Lord makes ways, it also means short trips where I can reconnect with family and girlfriends or opportunities for retreats too.

Funny thing is, it took me to reach middle age to understand how important this for my human-ness. 

The most recent trip and time spent with my cousin @tricciaramos was eye opening. She has a retreat coming up in Sedona next month. I’m hoping to attend, but still figuring out how I can make it. I know it will be incredibly restorative and healing.

Wanna come with? Check it out: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/surrender-to-serenity-reconnect-with-the-divine-feminine-triccia-ramos-sedona-az-86336-usa-83934617
Swipe right to see what my fifth grader took to sc Swipe right to see what my fifth grader took to school for her snack on her first day. 

There are a few things that my kids need for school besides healthy snacks. 

Join me this afternoon as we talk LIVE about some non-negotiables when getting #TeamGellibean ready for learning. 

@kitchen143 
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It’s early evening in NY. So that means it’s s It’s early evening in NY. So that means it’s still our anniversary on the east coast.

At this time, 24 years ago, we were walking into our reception. Our first dance was, It had to be You. Our second dance was For You, by Kenny Lattimore.

We have come a long way since then. It’s hasn’t been easy, but we have had wonderful guides by our side to help keep it together. Thankful for all the lessons in love, and the beautiful children God has given us. 

Happy Double Dozen @manila.gent.
Excited to jump into this conversation that is rel Excited to jump into this conversation that is relevant and a concern for so many people.

Sending our kiddos back to school is exciting and stressful at the same time. Looking forward to making things a little easier for all of us by learning from everyone  later today!

See you in the kitchen at 4pm later today, as we go LIVE with Ericson, Kat, Didi, and Joy. And if you are preparing like we are, you will appreciate all of our partners who are making this episode extra special.

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If there are apples, mangoes, and bananas, it imme If there are apples, mangoes, and bananas, it immediately qualifies as healthy right?

But who are we kidding? Snacks for the movies absolutely does not have to be healthy. 👆🏻

Easy to order snacks for the beach, a movie board and more with the click of a button. 

Thanks @benbymart for helping make the Movie Munchies episode so much fun!

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@gelliaventajado had her first day of school today @gelliaventajado had her first day of school today and I still can’t believe that she’s in fifth grade already. 

Looking forward to another amazing year @thevanguardacademyph!

#BackToSchool
What do you send with your daughter when she is su What do you send with your daughter when she is supposed to be in school from 8am to 5pm?

If you are like me, you send a lot. 

😂😳😅

In this photo is our oldest @yumboxph and our newest Yumbox. Our first #Yumbox was purchased almost 7 years ago. @kayecatral hand carried the Panino home for @gelliaventajado and we still use it today. 

The #Yumboxph Presto is the newest in the lunchbox line up and it’s perfect for my girl who is Uber concerned with #sustainableliving and #sustainable #choices. 

What’s in her Yumbox?

For brekkie in the car:
Truffled Egg salad on sourdough loaf from @lartizan. Banana with peanut butter. Tangerine. And @hersheys kisses.

For lunch: leftovers from @mangotreemanila which include grilled pork belly, pandan chicken, prawn pomelo salad, and red curry.

Lunchbox notes I kept from @expomom @mommymundo because it’s extra. And a @starbucks cheese latte.

Wanna know more about these lunchboxes that each member of #TeamGellibean uses when the go to school and work? 

Tune in tomorrow @kitchen143 at 4pm on the @rappler and @mommanmanila Facebook pages to learn more about all the brands we love for #BackToSchool.
Calling all parents and educators!! What are some Calling all parents and educators!!

What are some of the ways we can keep everyone safe as we head back to school? 

How can we prepare and adjust for the new challenges we face as we head back to campus?

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Tune in on Tuesday to @kitchen143 on the @rappler and @mommanmanila Facebook pages to participate in a candid conversation about how we are getting ready for the new school year.
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