Daddy Yashiro's Journal

Friday Toys: Optimus Prime

2012-01-27T21:53:00.000+08:00

Last December, one of Maki's Godfather gave a gift, it was a Transformer toy collectible. The action figure is very much well known and I think if you ask a kid would definitely answer back the name of the character. The name of the character is Optimus Prime. The very brave and intelligent leader of the autobots. I'm a great fan of this animated series which was later on created into the

Get Pimped: Dads Office Space

2012-01-27T06:00:00.001+08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. To all Dads who work in a very messy office, here’s your chance to get your office or your cubicle cleaned up. Contest Factory is running a very nice event for not only Dads but all the working class out there, it is called Pimp My Cube Contest. Pimp My Cube is looking for the most

Daddy Day Care: Relative's Birthday Party

2012-01-21T08:12:00.000+08:00

Last week, our Grandfather (my mother's uncle) called and inform us that we're invited to the party of his grandson, Thomas. Quite unclear of the details I said that we will be there for the celebration. Since it was Saturday, we thought that it is okay for our family to get some time together on the birthday party. They are my mothers cousins, so we were supposed to call them aunts and uncle.

Dads and Moms Get Savings On Meds

2012-01-20T08:00:00.001+08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Calling all Dads and Moms! If you’re residing in the US, this is a great opportunity for you to save on your family’s medical needs. This is to introduce first about this specific brand in the US that caters to the needs of their patrons, consumers and buyers.

Breastfeeding Matters

2012-01-17T06:58:00.000+08:00

First of all I'm a DAD so let's just make it clear. Okay! What's the fuss with breastfeeding? Well, as my usual routine of checking on my email at yahoo.com I was able to read one of the articles there that talks about Sesame Street teaching kids about breastfeeding. Not a big commotion but this topic seems to be taking it's noise on a different level. First let's put in first what is about

Friday Toys: What's In for 2012?

2012-01-13T18:00:00.000+08:00

Hooray for 2012! A new beginning for kids who loves toys. Of course not only kids but also for the feeling kids. Since this is a new year, we might as well check out what are the possible "IN TOYS" for 2012. Before buying any toys for your kids always make sure that it is properly labelled, appropriate for the kids, and of course your kids love it. So what parents and kids should expect

Getting Kids to Listen

2012-01-10T22:17:00.000+08:00

The other day (I think), I was watching one of the episode of Spoon and the guest was Andrew E. There were one part of the episode that is the eating portion and of course the sharing of thoughts and ideas of the guest and the host (Janice). One of the ideas that Andrew E. shared was about his experience with his kids. The reality when kids did something Moms first reaction is to shout

Monday Rush: I'm Back

2012-01-09T23:58:00.000+08:00

2012! Another New Year and another journey. Another event in my life to be thankful to the Lord. Last year, the weekly posting of Daddy Yashiro's Journal has been opted due to some demands needed to be addressed. I have been busy on some other things that I didn't know if will lead me to something else. Fortunately, it does. Somehow. In return is the incapacity to update this personal and

Dad's Thought of 2011

2012-01-01T22:12:00.000+08:00

As I was doing this blog post and as it is my ought to do so to provide a little thought of the year that was, I'm not feeling well and it seems that the whole world is revolving around me. Though I'm feeling the persistent pain, which I am not yet sure of what it is I still want to update some of my blogs for the followers and readers. The year 2011 has brought many things in my life as a

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T23:59:00.000+08:00

Let's face the year 2012 with great HOPE! GOD BLESS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SPEAK UP! ALOUD in 2012

2011-12-27T16:43:00.001+08:00

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My Son Gelo

2011-12-26T18:19:00.000+08:00

It's been seven months now and I haven't blogged about my son Gelo, except for the day he was brought out of this world. Perhaps now I can write and describe more about my son Gelo. To start his full name was Gelo Malikha. At first I wanted him to be called "Malik" for his nickname to make it something different and since my first son also has three names including his nickname also but my

A Househusband?

2011-12-26T09:51:00.001+08:00

Well being the man of the house is not really easy at all. Who says being a Dad is easy? The real role of Dads are not only to provide the family needs but its also about being a man who can stand firm for his family no matter what is his state. Yesterday was the start of the showing of the entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival. My family were able to witness the long lines on all

A Blessed Christmas To All!

2011-12-25T08:17:00.001+08:00

Though we were celebrating Christmas with less gifts and goodies, still the spirit of Christmas is up. We just want to greet everyone a blessed Christmas to all of the readers of this blog and to those also who just happened to pass by and have a peek. Again, A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Christ should be the center of this day, gifts are just the end product of our faithfulness to GOD.

Prelude To Our Christmas

2011-12-21T12:41:00.000+08:00

A few more days before Christmas and we don't know if we will still have electricity that time. Our kids' milk cans are already empty. Telephone bills are also piling up. We're still praying to the Lord. This quarter have been very hard for us. Lots of unwanted events came up and causes us to use most of our resources. We're at our deepest moment, still we're holding on to the promise of

Crisis In Different Faces

2011-12-18T12:37:00.000+08:00

Its been almost a month or a month already since I made my last post here in my life and parenting blog. Daddy Yashiro has been into some part of a life where the needs and opportunities have been very limited. Yes, our family is in crisis. Whatever the crisis we are facing right now are just some of its many faces. You may have seen me laughing and grinning on every jokes but it is just the

Friday Toys: Air Swimmers Flying RC

2011-11-25T23:05:00.000+08:00

I'm sure most of Pinoys, especially the parents, have already seen this shark and clown fish already. Of course the clown fish and shark has been part of the weekly task of the housemates of the Pinoy Big Brother. The Clown fish was called Fifi (I think this is how they spell it). During it's first appearance in the Pinoy Big Brother house it was lost and was flown away of the house. Then

Calamba Family Getaway

2011-11-22T20:55:00.000+08:00

Last month, our family was able to have an out of town and an overnight stay activity somewhere in Laguna. First, it is the nearest province in Metro Manila which is a lot easier to go with; second, my wife’s cousin lives there and lastly, it’s their family reunion on her father’s side. The Reunion was held this year because one of their cousins from abroad came home and was also one of the

Sunday Service: At Last We Are Back

2011-11-20T22:19:00.000+08:00

Yes! We are back in attending church every Sunday. For quite some time we have been out in the realm of Church during Sundays. There's no valid reason for not attending Church. Still We are thankful for the blessings. It is indeed that God provides not as what we wanted it but in His own way, time and place. Another thing we are thankful is that our son, Maki has joined the junior worship

Daddy Day Care: Half half half!

2011-11-19T23:07:00.000+08:00

My activity today is half half and half. The first part of the day was spent together with my kids. They woke up early and since Mommy went to office, the first hours of the morning is for all of us. Tita Felisa didn't arrived early that's why. When Felisa arrived I get a chance to do one blog post about the launching event of an indie band and since I'm only using my sister's laptop, I need

Friday Toys: Strumdrumano

2011-11-18T18:39:00.000+08:00

I really missed posting toys for kids during Fridays. I think I have been off from writing blog post about toys for more than a month already. Though I was able to write some still it is not regular. I'm sure a lot of Moms and Dads out there are reading some of my posts especially this part because I'm sure they are wondering what's good and what's in for their kids. So now I'm back and

Dad's URBAN Reason To Win Radii Shoes

2011-11-18T16:33:00.001+08:00

This is the MANIFESTO OF URBAN ATHLETICS... On the street, it's not about what you've got, but what you can do with what you have Inspired by the raw originality of the street is a store that brings modern urban lifestyle to the forefront: urbanAthletics. urbanAthletics bravely combines athleticism with urban fashion. As new fashion forms broke out across the globe, we saw how sportswear

Family Cook Book Project

2011-11-15T18:31:00.000+08:00

What's the best way for the whole family to enjoy? Well what else... cooking! Yes one of the best activities that family enjoys is cooking. Everyone can participate and learn on the activity. Aside from the enjoyment it brings certain menus of the family can be preserve and pass on to the next generation. So what does they say about the Family Cookbook Project... It’s easy, fun and

SOYAMI... The Healthy Way!

2011-11-15T14:04:00.001+08:00

Ever since I was diagnosed with kidney stones and undergone treatment, eating chips and other snacks has been my number one problem. Before it was my pass time. I eat different chips and snack foods. It was good and fulfilling eating those alternative snacks. Of course I know it's not that healthy but hey it taste good. Then the day come and I was brought to the doctor. The doctor

The Danger of Escalator

2011-11-15T11:54:00.000+08:00

While browsing my Facebook account for some updates from friends and other people, one of my friend shared a photo of an incident which parents should not take for granted. I remember also one incident that happened in one of the malls and fortunately they were able to remove the shoes first before it reach the end of the escalator. Yes it was an incident in an escalator. Most of us think