The most awesome party I saw (on Pinterest) is the casino themed party. Of course, this theme is easier for victorian casino antiques collectors, as they can use their own collection as part of the party details. Complete with victorian casino auction items, the venue almost looked like a real casino, matched with casino themed dessert table.

Here are some neat ideas for casino themed desserts:
1. Cake, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies and other dessert goodies shaped/designed as chips, dice or cards.

2. Brownies cut into domino size – draw the dots and lines of dominoes using white icing.

3. Use stringed cards as garland.

4. Use real dice, chips and cards as accents on your dessert table, and around the place.

Now, it’s easy to prepare themed parties, as tutorial on how to customize cakes and desserts are aplenty.

Note: Photos from Pinterest.

I know I’m posting late, but here’s a list of the activities you can do for the rest of the month:
Spongebob & Patrick Meet & Greet
The Block Atrium
May 18, 25, & 31

Face Painting
The Block Atrium
May 18, 19, 25 & 26
Calling all the kids and kids-at-heart with pride in these fun face painting sessions

Get Squared Photo Op
The Block Atrium
May 31
Have your photos taken at the giant frame with your favorite characters from Spongebob Squarepants

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My kids do not have any qualms playing games in front, even dancing with other kids in front during “performance” part of a party.

Aside from the games and party food, they have come to love the “extra attractions” like a parlor station, but in this case, since the birthday celebrator is a boy (Joaqui of Peachy), it’s called a rock star makeover station.

It was a really fun “concert” for the kids. My son even got the chance to try out Joaqui’s drum set on stage.

Rock on!

Know Your Limits or They’ll Limit Your Fun

Nobody is trying to harsh your party mellow, but there’s definitely a down side to having too many big nights out. It’s all fun and games until someone loses their lunch in the back alley behind some filthy pub, and that’s not even the worst of it.

In reality, the harshest side effect of trying to pack too much fun into an insufficient amount of time is that it leaves you with less time for other things. Relative no-brainers that you’re usually on top of, like eating other meals besides 3 a.m. Macca’s and actually going to the gym once in a while are easy to forget when your schedule is fully packed with clubs, pubs and parties.

These basic lifestyle choices really add up, considering you tend to forget that you made them if you’re getting pissed on a regular basis. Before you know it, however, your doctor will be lecturing you about your overly high cholesterol and nagging you to start working out more. If you’re smart, you’ll take steps to avoid these unpleasant conversations by cutting back a bit now.

Hidden Health Risks

In addition to the obvious liver problems that you’ll have if you don’t try to take it easy, your horrible habits can also have effects that you might not anticipate. Although people say moderate alcohol intake is associated with positive health benefits like stroke reduction, no studies have ever definitively proven how this works to the satisfaction of the international medical community. Most merely suggest possible mechanisms. On the other hand, there are numerous accepted reports that demonstrate precisely how alcohol overconsumption is linked to various forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions.

Alcohol and drug addiction are huge risks that can really mess up your life before you know it. Nobody plans to become an addict; it’s just that many people do not take the time to plan for otherwise. It’s pretty easy to decide that you’re going to take a break once every week or so, but if you’re just going with the flow all the time, you’re pretty much dooming yourself from the start.

Increased Financial Burdens

Party-related health problems might not kill you, but their financial ramifications will certainly make you wish that they had. Party more in a short time period and you’ll wind up with less and less energy. Sure, you probably won’t get fired if you keep showing up to work on time, but you’ll definitely get passed over for promotion in favour of someone else who actually has their head in the game. So much for that raise.

Also remember that lazing around is a major detriment to your health, and that’s pretty much what most of partying consists of. Even if you’re one of those heavy stoners who likes to get high every time you mountain bike, surf or participate in your weekly sport of choice, your choices definitely have an effect on your brain. The chemical processes that tell your pituitary gland and hypothalamus to produce endorphins get played out after a while; your physical and psychological health can only take so much.

Regardless whether you take this advice to heart or not, remember that the things you do now will catch up with you later and that the myriad side effects of partying all the time can be expensive from a healthcare perspective. Even though you might not feel like it’s an issue today, take a second to compare health insurance online. Have your fun in moderation, and stay protected by checking out different policies to find the best rates.

1. Change in diet. Low in carbs, low in salt, low in sugar, more natural, less junk, whatever diet you choose, the discipline here is to have any food in moderation. It also helps to have more fiber (mostly from eating more vegetables and fruits) and more water into your diet to help speed up metabolism.

2. Get sunlight at the right time. Protect yourself if you’re going out between 10am and 3pm. Cover using a hat, or a good sunscreen.

3. Exercise! Not only will it make you healthier, it will also make you feel better, think better and gives you more energy. Now there are workout programs to help you burn out fat and build muscle even right inside your home. (Bonus: when we exercise regularly, our body burns calories even when resting. Awesome, right?)

4. Have a good night sleep. Sleep is needed for your body to regenerate cells.

These changes, no matter how little or gradual you do it, will help improve your health and fitness.

He is again shopping another musical instrument. Mind you, he knows how to play the guitar, drums, a little piano and the violin. But it all started with his very first flute. Good thing my mom supported him during those times when he wanted to buy the best flutes.

And look at him now, he can play any instrument that he would want to. Even if he’s the only one in the family who’s musically talented, he was able to learn, all on his own.

I always love their breakfast meals but that particular morning, they ran out of waffles. Good thing my kids had their breakfast earlier at home. I just opted for toast to match my bacon and eggs. My kids had some toast and strawberry milkshake (which they couldn’t finish so I ended up having it after my coffee).

Since Theo was too restless, we stayed outside UCC Park Cafe so he could roam around while we eat and chat. But the weather was too hot so we decided to head to Makati Shangri-la to have this yummy “green tea opera”.

Mikee wasn’t able to finish it, I ended up eating it. So by lunch time, I didn’t eat much anymore.

But of course, I didn’t pass the chance to have some sushi.

As many of us are aware of, pesticides have been linked to cancer. Going organic reduces our risk of having cancer. That is a reason good enough to choose organic. Plus, we’re helping reduce the chemicals (pesticides) that go to our water resources. Organic agriculture protects both us humans and the environment.

I also can’t rave enough about organic shampoos and soaps. My skin feels smoother and healthier. My hair is shinier and healthier too. (And yes, I found organic toothpaste too.) So you can take care of your body inside and out.

And now you can go organic for your home too, such as upholstery, carpet and rug cleaning. Especially for us moms, we wouldn’t dare expose our family to harmful chemicals cleaning our house. We want safe and effective way of maintaining our house. The good news is now these services are offered at a very reasonable price.