K5 Learning's 6 Week Free Trial Invite for Bloggers

 I am so glad to come across Mom Chronicle's post about K5 Learning. My son, Ross, is having difficulties in Math for the last two years and I think now is the right time to learn about more about it. This might help Ross find Math engaging and fun.

What is K5?

K5 Learning is an online reading and math program for kids in kindergarten to grade 5. Kids work at their own level and their own pace through a personalized program of over 3,000 online tutorials and activities.
Designed principally for after school study and summer study, K5 is also used by homeschoolers, special needs and gifted kids. K5 helps your children build good study habits and excel in school.
- See more at: http://www.k5learning.com/video-tour#sthash.nGVfrYaD.dpuf

 K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. Kids work at their own pace and level through a personalized program of over 3,000 online tutorials and activities. 

  Ross and I have been given an opportunity to have a six week free trial to test the program in exchange of writing an honest review about it.

If you are a blogger, you may check out its open invitation to write an online learning review of the program.

K5 Learning has an online reading and math program for kindergarten to grade 5 students.  I've been given a 6 week free trial to test and write a review of their program.  If you are a blogger, you may want to check out their  open invitation to write an online learning review of their program. - See more at: http://www.k5learning.com/review-k5?sid=31702#sthash.dxscYwZQ.dpuf

You may also CLICK THIS to watch K5 Learning's Video Tour to learn more.

Best Learning Websites for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

I feel sick when I miss writing and posting an article daily. It's been almost a week since my last blog post. At last, I'm back!

I am busy preparing for a parenting workshop to be held this coming Saturday and May 10. I think of sharing some learning websites to all participants. They are good online sources of educational tools for kids, parents, and teachers. Kids can play games, solve puzzles, draw, answer online tests, read stories, and watch videos while parents and teachers can locate and get pre-made or create their own printable worksheets, make lesson plans, and a lot more! The possibilities are endless!

 I also included links to the best free photo editing sites where everybody can jazz up and beautify photographs for different purposes like project making and presentations. 

Here they are, Mommies!

  http://4teachers.org/

http://www.neok12.com/

 

 http://bestkidswebsites.com/

http://english.gotop100.com/ 


 

http://seekoutlearning.blogspot.com/

 http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-lists

 

 http://www.mindmeister.com/173843166/free-learning-websites-for-elementary-students

 

http://www.edubabbling.com/best-educational-websites-for-teachers-parents-and-students/

http://webseasoning.com/technology/top-20-best-free-online-photo-editing-websites/1180/


I'll keep on updating this if I find more interesting websites!

 If you have other suggestions, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

Best Easter Egg Hunting and Costume Contest Venues in the Philippines 2014

It's Easter tomorrow and if you are still thinking of doing a memorable activity for your kids and the whole family as well, I have here some Easter events that you might be interested with.

HOTELS

 

 

 

 

MALLS and AMUSEMENT PARKS

 

You may also visit the following websites for more Easter Events:

www.pehpot.com

www.clickthecity.com

www.momonduty.com

www.mommylevy.com

www.abs-cbnnews.com

www.mommypracticality.com
www.mommybloggersphilippines.com

But let us not forget the true meaning of Easter which is the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection. After visiting the church with the whole family, the suggested events will surely make Easter more fun and exciting! 
 

An Egg-cellent and Egg-citing Easter with Barbie Happening at SM Mega Mall

 Barbie Magazine Philippines in partnership with Global Art, Marta's Cakes, Precious Pages, Star 360, presents an Egg-cellent and Egg-citing Easter with Barbie! 

Enjoy fabulous crafts and activities to be held on April 20, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at 5th Floor Bridgeway, SM Mega Mall.

The following activities await all participants:

- Cookie Decorating for 1st 100 kids to register
- DIY Bunny Ears
- Coloring Activities
- Reading Corner
- Barbie Webisodes Showing
- Instagram Photobooth 

Here's how to join according to Miss Gicelle Paeste of Richwell.net:

"Our mechanics goes, for every single receipt purchase of Php500 worth of any Barbie merchandise inclusive of a Barbie Magazine the customer can participate in all the activities in the event area. Please note that to take part in our Easter activities, all purchases should be done only in the selling section of the event area. Registration starts at 10:00 AM, just present your receipt at the registration booth to enter."

Wow! It's so easy to join! This is a one of a kind Easter that little girls will surely love! 

Visit Barbie Easter In SM Megamall and Barbie Magazine Philippines for more information and updates! 

My Quick and Easy Banana Cake Using Maya Oven Toaster Cake Mix (Banana Cake)

Banana has lots of health benefits and much cheaper compared to other fruits here in the Philippines. I always want my kids to eat at least a piece of banana a day  but it's too boring for them to eat the fruit as is always. 

As a mom, I should find ways on how to incorporate fruits like bananas in some desserts or dishes. One of them is by making a simple but delicious Banana Cake using Maya Oven Toaster Cake Mix (Banana Cake).

 Here's how...

Ingredients 

(as seen at the back of the packaging)

1 box 230 grams Maya Oven Toaster Cake Mix (Banana Cake)

3 tablespoons cooking oil

1/4 cup water

2 ripe bananas approximately 150g (any kind), mashed

1 medium eggs


I recommend Dole Cavendish Bananas. The cake tastes sweeter and its texture is smoother when you use them. 

Procedure

(as seen at the back of the packaging and my version)

 

1. Line the sides and bottom of 8x3-inch loaf pan with wax paper.

Instead of putting wax paper, I greased two 8x3-inch loaf pans with a little oil.
 

2. Combine the cake mix, oil, water, bananas, and egg in a bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 50 strokes.

I used two boxes of Maya Oven Toaster Cake Mix (Banana Cake). I doubled the ingredients except the oil.

 

 

3. Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.

4. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and lightly seal at the edges.

I didn't put aluminum foil anymore. 

5. Bake in the oven toaster for 10 minutes. Turn the pan sideways and bake for 10 minutes more.

6. Check if the cake is done my inserting a toothpick at the center. If it does not come out clean, continue baking for 3-5 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean and dry. Cool.   

 I STEAMED the prepared cake mix for approximately 25 minutes or until toothpick/fork inserted at the center came out clean and dry. I placed a cheese cloth before putting the cover of the steamer so that water droplets would not fall on the cake mixture.

I let them cool for about 15 minutes before I removed  them from the pan and cut them thinly before serving.  




I'm so proud to present my finished product!

My moist and fluffy "Quick and Easy Banana Cake"

You can also substitute the mashed bananas with 1/3 cup grated carrots or 235 gram can of drained crushed pineapple per 230 gram pack of the cake mix.

I used the smallest can of Dole Crushed Pineapples on one box of Maya Oven Toaster Cake Mix (Banana Cake). Instead of draining, I put less water on the cake mixture. By the way, Dole Pineapples are sweeter compared to other brands.