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It’s summer once again and most people are in search for inexpensive ways to cool down on these scorching months. If hitting the beach is far fetched for now, you need not worry because California Berry is able to save the day! This summer cool down the heat with California Berry’s newest offerings – a fun, new way to eat ice cream – Ice Ice Baby! It’s flavored shaved ice cream topped with mouth-watering, healthy fruits. Best of all, this cool summer offering is only  P65, easy on the budget right? Sure is!

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Summer’s here people!!!! I just hope we could go to the beach, so my son could experience how fun it is to play with the sand and well hopefully other kids as well. I’m pretty sure lots of people are planning their summer getaway this early. Add to that the fact that most people are starting to curb down their calorie intake to make sure they don’t have flabby arms and stomachs when they wear their well chosen bikinis. I remember one of my vain male friends who was also thinking of the same thing. How did I find out? Well, I caught him searching for top fat burners for men while we were at work.

Anyway, I already have 2 one piece swim suits, just need to figure out where to go!

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This morning I made myself a cup of coffee while my boys are still asleep. I’m a morning person and so at night, the usual scene for us is that minutes after hitting the sack, no matter what the father and son are up to, I never fail to doze off. They in turn are late sleeper. It works for me since I get to have some me time in the morning, aside from preparing their breakfast and the little boy’s vitamins and all.

Earlier while having my coffee, I realized how much little interaction I have with my friends now. I miss hanging out with my friends till the wee hours of the morning. I miss having girl talk, how we sometimes get so involved in our discussion be it something as mundane as our quest for the most effective fat burner product or the something as serious as matters of the heart.

Oh well, hope I could touch base with some of my friends in the coming days.

Weekends come by so fast, before you know it, it’s Monday once again! For us who are working in a corporate set up, weekends are most preciuos. This is actually the time of the week that we most look forward to. No matter how much one loves his or her job, I actually do not know of anyone who doesn’t wish for the weekdays to speed up in anticipation of the weekend.

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It is the time of the week when we get to recharge our batteries, try (yes in my case, it’s mostly just try) to do the things that we like and have fun, and be with the people that we love. So how do we make the best of these two fleeting days? Simple. Plan your weekend schedule ahead of time. Try to put in relaxing activities such as getting a massage, a foot spa or a mani/pedi. Or if you have the luxury of time, then go out of town and leave everything that will remind you of the things that you will have to worry at work. If you’re going out of town, it is best to actually get someone else to drive, so you can really get to relax. If going out of town already sounds tiring, and if you have the luxury of money, then the next best thing is to check in in a hotel. Sounds too expensive? Well, I say you stay home and order pizza to be delivered at your doorstep and put on your favorite shows. Sounds like a plan, eh? Well, I’m opting for the last one tomorrow. Today we’re off to see our relatives who are here for vacation.

Fun Ranch is the only Family Entertainment Complex with activities and establishments that cater specially to kids and their families. The theme is a ranch and in the center, you will find the Big Red Barn — a kid-friendly restaurant with free Magic Show on weekends.  There are different rides to choose from and these include Bumper Car, Fun Ranch Express Train, Bumper Boat, Ferris Wheel, Plane, Pirate Ship and Swing rides, Carousel, Space Quest and the Go! Speed Racing, a mini-go-kart track.

Aside from the rides and other amusement activities in Fun Ranch, there is also Leaps and Bounds, an inflatable playground with different kinds of inflatable while Family Fun Zone has the gutter less Duckpin bowling and Mini-Golf.

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A barnyard filled with people happily singing the birthday song. A huge inflatable playground filled with children jumping up and down. A birthday celebrant wearing sports jacket racing with his best pals on a mini-go-kart track. Kids playing and riding all they want. These are some of the many things children enjoy in a Fun Ranch party.

Fun Ranch is all about having fun in a kid-friendly environment. It has function rooms that meet the needs of every creative parent looking for a unique and special party for their children from a small group of 20 to a grand celebration with 520 guests. The Big Red Barn is a barnyard in the middle of the complex. The Blue Whale Grill, on the other hand, has an aquatic theme with a working lighthouse, Leaps and Bounds inflatable playground which can be exclusively used for a minimal amount; floating huts, a pond where kids can feed the fishes and Bumper Boats for a more stimulating party experience.

Fathers and sons will surely have a blast partying at Go! Speed Racing complemented with racer amenities such as personalized invitations, Champion banner and exclusive use of the mini-go-kart track for all the guests. The gutterless Duckpin bowling, Mini-Golf and Tea Cup Ride at Family Fun Zone guarantee intimate and exciting get togethers full of bonding time for both kids and kids at heart. Similarly, parties at our indoor playgrounds set a venue for learning through play with its huge signature slides and other cool activities for children.

Big or small, Fun Ranch caters to anything you want to celebrate. Aside from birthdays, corporate parties, graduation and reunions have found their way to Fun Ranch. So, for a hassle free party, come to Fun Ranch because kids rule here!

Fun Ranch is open everyday. For inquiries you may call 396-5290 or 706-3019. Visit our website at www.funranch.com.ph.

It was a sunny Saturday morning last December 11, and we trooped to the Fun Ranch in Ortigas. Hubby is still sleepy while I came home straight from the night shift. Our little guy is also still sleepy, but the sight of his Crocs woke him up and got him excited. I’ve wanted to bring him to Fun Ranch for quite some time now, but somehow, something always comes up. So when I got an invite from Mommy Lace, I decided that delaying my sleep will be all worth it since i know the little guy will have fun.

When we got there, the program already started and I was happy to see a couple of fellow bloggers.

EVENT:  BLOGGER EVENT

DATE:  DECEMBER 11, 2010

PROGRAM

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.                     REGISTRATION/DISTRIBUTION OF TOKENS

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.                   ASSIGNMENT OF ADOPTED CHILDREN AND GAMES

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.                OPENING OF BUFFET

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.                MAGIC SHOW

12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.                GIVING AWAY OF LOOT BAGS

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.                  CLOSING/REMINDERS FROM FUN RANCH

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.                    FREE TIME (RIDE ALL YOU CAN/FAMILY FUN ZONE)

The kids were obviously giddy and excited. Too bad my kiddo wanted to go out and look around that he and his dad missed the magic show.  On the other hand, he had fun playing on the indoor play ground. Too bad I’m already woozy from lack of sleep that we had to bounce immediately after and my son alone is a handful. If only we brought both household help, we could have stayed and attended to the other kids from the orphanage, and adopt them for the rest of the day. Nathan would have had fun playing with them.

We did enjoy the rides, well, at least the ones, we got to try out with  Nathan. He got bored though with the bump car because he and his dad, were all by their lonesome at the time they tried it out. He particularly like the Ferris wheel though and the carousel.

The Fun Ranch is an ultimate party place for kids. Children will definitely have a memorable experience holding their parties there. Surprisingly, I felt like a kid again while in there. My fond memories of the Fiesta Carnival came into mind as I was trying out the rides with my son. With that, we’ll definitely be back!

Fun Ranch Magic Show

Get set to be blown away by the latest drama and entertainment shows on an all new, all awesome AXN Beyond channel. More than ever, viewers from the Philippines will enjoy a fresh and unrivalled programming line-up across a newly-expanded spectrum of genres, as AXN Beyond refreshes to redefine the entertainment experience like no other.

Turning into a ‘super-sized’ channel, AXN Beyond will serve up more monthly premieres from many more genres than before. Taking the definition of ‘entertainment’ to the limit, AXN Beyond will go beyond fun, feisty and fabulous with its variety of shows. These range from mystery and suspense, fantasy and science-fiction, paranormal and supernatural, fashion and design, to lifestyle and romance, across drama, variety, reality, sitcom, comedy, talk shows, movies and even music concerts.

Said Voo Chih Yeong, Head of AXN Beyond, “Viewers need to look no further than AXN Beyond for the latest shows across the variety of genres, as our channel will have something for just about everyone at a single destination. With a far more compelling entertainment experience, AXN Beyond now appeals to an even wider audience than before. Viewers who have come to enjoy the great programs on AXN will definitely love and appreciate the same world-class quality in the fresh content selection on the all new AXN Beyond.”

Indeed, AXN Beyond hails from the same team that brought Asia its top English general entertainment channel, AXN. As a fresh, hip and energetic TV destination, the new AXN Beyond draws audiences across a wide range of demographics seeking new and exciting entertainment choices, and has its sweet spot among male and female viewers aged 18 – 35.

‘Superduperlicious Tuesdays’ on AXN Beyond!

Viewers are set for ‘Superduperlicious Tuesday’ evenings as AXN Beyond serves up a back-to-back series of the channel’s very latest shows, all premiering on Tuesday, December 7, 2010! The fun begins with reality talk show The Marriage Ref, as celebrities such as Madonna, Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow pass judgement on real-life couples’ marriages.

That leads to light-hearted series like Drop Dead Diva Season 2 which continues the life of shallow model Deb (Brooke Elliott) whose soul ends up in the body of a brilliant, plus-size attorney. The night’s fun culminates in AXN Beyond’s headliner of the month – fresh new legal comedic drama The Defenders which stars Jim Belushi (According to Jim) and Jerry O’Connell (Sliders) as colourful Las Vegas defence attorneys.

Beyond Fun, Feisty & Fabulous

In the same month, AXN Beyond will bring on some of television’s most compelling stories in its latest drama offerings. Viewers will be captivated by the intrigue in Caprica, prequel to Battlestar Galactica and television’s first science-fiction family saga. Audiences will also get caught in the suspense of Persons Unknown, a mystery drama following seven trapped strangers whose every move is watched.

Reality entertainment on AXN Beyond is far from the usual stuck-on-an-island-fighting-for-survival shows, but is fun-to-watch yet nail-biting fare. Fierce competition, over-the-top backstabbing and catfights in reality series await in Top Chef Masters and The Rachel Zoe Project, while The Real Housewives of New York Season 2 sneaks a peek into the lavish lifestyles of the rich in the Big Apple.

Adding more than a dash of glitz and glamour is Scream 2010, the world’s first and only awards show celebrating the best in science-fiction, fantasy, comics and horror. Music lovers will enjoy Beyoncé I Am… Yours, a spectacular ‘live’ concert by singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles’ at Wynn Las Vegas.

With all that and more, viewers will surely adore the all-new, all awesome entertainment experience with the latest shows across the greatest variety of genres, unveiling this December on the fresh, hip and super-sized AXN Beyond.

The Defenders

Premieres December 7, 2010, airing Tuesdays 9.50pm first and exclusively on AXN Beyond

The Defenders is a comedic drama about two colourful Las Vegas defence attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick (Jim Belushi, According to Jim) and Pete (Jerry O’Çonnell, Sliders, Crossing Jordan) are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot. Read more…

Warner Bros. Pictures proudly announces its enviable slate of films for 2011. Highlights include a new screen incarnation of comic book hero “Green Lantern,” a compelling re-imagining of “Red Riding Hood,” an all-girl, kick-ass action fantasy in “Sucker Punch” and the shocking conclusion to the “Harry Potter” saga in “Deathly Hallows – Part 2.”

“Green Lantern.” Each sector of space is protected by a Green Lantern, possessing a power ring that uses a powerful green energy to do anything within the limits of the user’s imagination and will power. When the Green Lantern assigned to this sector of space finds himself dying on planet Earth, he tells the ring to find a suitable successor. The chosen replacement, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), finds himself with a new job he never expected…

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” In this epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

“Sucker Punch.” Director Zach Snyder’s epic action fantasy takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl (Emily Browning) whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what’s real and what is imaginary.

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