Philippine Holidays for 2014

Philippine Holidays for 2014 

For those who are planning their vacation for 2014, here is the list of holidays for 2014.

2014 Regular Holiday List:

New Year’s Day (WEDNESDAY) – January 1
Araw ng Kagitingan (WEDNESDAY) – April 9
Maundy Thursday (THURSDAY) – April 17
Good Friday (FRIDAY) – April 18
Labor Day (THURSDAY) – May 1
Philippine Independence Day (THURSDAY) – June 12
Eid’l Fit’r and Eidul Adha – TO BE ANNOUNCED
National Heroes Day (Last MONDAY of August) - August 25
Bonifacio Day (SUNDAY) – November 30
Christmas Day (THURSDAY) – December 25
Rizal Day ( TUESDAY) – December 30

2014 Special (Non-Working) Holiday List:

Chinese New Year / Spring Festival 2014 (Friday) – January 31
Black Saturday (SATURDAY) – April 19
Ninoy Aquino Day (THURSDAY) – August 21
All Saint’s Day (SATURDAY) – November 1

2014 Additional Special (Non Working) Holidays:

Day Before Christmas (WEDNESDAY) – December 24
Additional Christmas Holiday day after Christmas (FRIDAY) – December 26
Last Day of the Year (WEDNESDAY) – December 31

Special Holiday (for all schools in all levels):

EDSA People Power Revolution ( TUESDAY) – February 25

Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy!

NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN AT THE TOP OF THE CENTURY

NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN AT THE TOP OF THE CENTURY

Cheers! Happy New Year 2014 everyone!

JAR OF HAPPINESS: 2014 Project

JAR OF HAPPINESS: 2014 Project

Starting today, January 1, 2014, I decided to push through with my long time overdue project. 

My project is my own jar of happiness. Each day, I'll try to write down all the blessings I received for the day so that whenever I feel depressed I can open my jar of happiness.

HAPPINESS IN THE CIRCUS

HAPPINESS IN THE CIRCUS

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

THE WINE BAR 1771: Beautiful Sunset Wedding & Reception Setup

THE WINE BAR 1771: Beautiful Sunset Wedding & Reception Setup

My brother and I were invited to witness the set up of The Wine Bar 1771 for a real wedding and reception yesterday. 

The two-in-one wedding and reception table setup was so lovely. The charming rustic feel makes you want to daydream and plan for your own wedding. I love how the natural sunlight illuminates through the French windows. 

The Wine Bar wedding reception table setup has that rustic, cozy and intimate feel. 

There are beautiful flowers on each table along with large rose cactus on wooden vase. The eco-friendly recycled wine bottles used as flower vases are so cute. Each table has a different wooden number that matches the guests seating assignment. I could spend hours swooning over the breathtaking floral arrangement. The venue's setup also includes fine china, elegant silverware, stem glassware and beautiful centerpieces all set in each table.

The table napkins on each table have individual cupcake souvenirs which add to the picturesque feel of the reception.

The rustic style of this reception is perfect for the sunset wedding.

I so love weddings! Weddings make my heart sing with joy. 

   

The Rustic Autumn Wedding Cake has multi colored leaves design. The wedding cake is very romantic and cheerful. Simple yet elegant. Those tiny autumn leaves radiates happiness and satisfaction on a lazy afternoon.

The large wedding scroll is so unique. Lovingly done by the stylist of The Wine Bar 1771. The old typewriter, hardbound books and colored bottles add to the rustic feel of the wedding set up. The Wine Bar 1771 is indeed the perfect venue for any occasion!

Your wedding day is one of the most exciting days of your life so you must only have the best. If you want a beautiful celebration that will make your dream wedding come true, consider the elegant reception hall of The Wine Bar 1771. It has various distinctive menu at affordable prices to suite your budget. It accepts wedding reception setup for a minimum of 40 people to 60 people. 

The Wine Bar 1771
2F Cafe 1771, El Pueblo Real de Manila, 
cor. J. Vargas & ADB. Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

PLACE TO BE: Disney On Ice Treasure Trove

PLACE TO BE: Disney On Ice Treasure Trove 

It's the most wonderful time of the year. My brother and I celebrated Christmas at The Araneta Center! We watched Disney on Ice : Treasure Trove ! Weeeee! I love it! It's my first time ever to set foot inside the Araneta Center Dome! It was a spectacular show on ice! I wish I could watch another set of show before they left! Hays! Just saying out loud my #christmas #wish

A blessed Christmas to everyone! 

Love, 

Travelonshoestring. 

FIVE PLACES TO BOND WITH YOUR KIDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

FIVE PLACES TO BOND WITH YOUR KIDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

It is the time of the year again when kids and kids-at-heart can visit wonderful pasyalan (places to go to) again in the Metro because it's vacation time. When was the last time you bonded with your kid? or with your siblings and parents?

On top of my lists are the following:

1. Circus Vargas- located at SMX in Pasay City just across SM MOA. A must see US based Circus. I can personally vouch that you and your kids will enjoy this show!
2. Disney on Ice- located at Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.
3. Ayala Triangle Light Show- Free
4. Greenhills Shopping Center. The Rosario Animated Display- Free
5. Fort Santiago- Visit this heritage site for only Php70 only per person and retraced the steps of our National Hero- Jose Rizal and have fun taking photos at the Fort's garden. There are statues, murals and lifesize cardboard standees wearing Filipino costumes.

Happy Holidays! Don't forget to give thanks to God for all the blessings you received.

Enjoy!