Saturday, August 31, 2019

The 4S Against Dengue


Because Dengue cases is still rising, Department of Health (DOH) is constantly reminding the public to follow the 4S against dengue.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), “Dengue is flu-like illness spread by the bite of an aedes mosquito infected with dengue virus.” The biting intensity of mosquitoes is “highest two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset.”

Below are Dengue symptoms:
  • High fever of 40°Celsius/104°Farenheit
  • Severe headache
  • Pain behind the eyes
  • Muscle and joint pains
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Swollen glands
  • Rash


Dengue has no treatment yet, but it can be prevented. Here is DOHs 4S against dengue.

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1. Search and destroy
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  • Throw away, turn over, empty any container that may accumulate rain water.
  • Always place a tight lid on containers used for water storage.
  • Check for mosquito larvae or pupae in stored water.

2. Seek early consultation
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  • If you or a family member has a fever of 2 days duration and rashes on the skin. Consult your doctor.

3. Self-protection measures
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  • Use screens on doors and windows
  • Wear long sleeves shirts, long pants, socks to avoid mosquito bites at dusk and dawn.
  • Use mosquito repellent on your clothing and exposed skin.

4. Support fogging/spraying
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  • In hotspot areas where increase in cases is registered for two consecutive weeks to prevent an impending outbreak.
Again, dengue has no cure yet but it can be prevented by keeping our home clean and staying healthy and boosting our immune system, and by keeping our self protected.

Stay safe everyone!
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Why Samsung’s Heatpump Dryer is a great investment for your home


Mga Momshies, problem nyo din ba ang pagpapatuyo ng damit ngayong tag-ulan? Naalala ko dati one week na hindi pa din tuyo yung mga damit namin. Kaya naman noon pa gusto ko nang bumili ng dryer.

Let’s talk about why Samsung’s Heatpump Dryer is a great investment for your home

From the Press Release  kit:

One of the most challenging times for Filipinos would be the rainy season. Flooding, heavy traffic, unpredictable loss of electricity connection, and of course, a hard time to sun and air-dry clothes. What people may not realize is the convenience a dryer can provide for the entire household.

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It saves time and effort

This appliance makes laundry a simple task to guarantee more time for the family. Dryers have the ability to dry clothes at any time of the day, under any weather conditions. Just put freshly washed clothes straight to the dryer, select the right settings, and let it run until completely dry. For people living in the city, there’s no need for wide spaces to hang wet clothes.  Properly dried clothes can go straight for ironing (it actually makes it easier to iron). 

Its technology cuts electricity consumption in half

If electricity consumption is the major reason that’s keeping you from getting a dryer, consider the Samsung DV90M5200QW Heatpump dryer. With this technology, a heatpump generates heat during the cycle instead of electricity, so it consumes only half of the electricity from the conventional clothes dryer. 

To explain its process further, the Samsung DV90M5200QW Heatpump dryer collects the condensed water from your clothing rather than releasing hot air into the home. Its easy view water tank will show if it needs emptying before another load. One can also connect the tube straight to the drainage to make it a seamless experience. 

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Optimal Performance

Another energy-saving feature is the OptimalDry function which is an intelligent drying system that provides the best possible drying result using 3 sensors. During a cycle, a moisture sensor continuously monitors the humidity level in real-time and adjusts the drying time using less energy. A temperature sensor also stops your clothes from getting too hot, so it protects them from being damaged. Caring for this appliance is also made easy with the 2-in-1 Filter that captures dust and fibers to make sure it operates at its best. It has a filter alarm that notifies when the filter needs to be emptied.

Perfect for big households

This dryer also has a 9kg capacity, making it ideal for large households. Dry up to 1kg of clothes in 35 minutes with its QuickDry function. Its different programs give each garment the right care it needs. It’s also easy to forget to clean filters on appliances, but this Heatpump dryer has two alarms that alert when the filter and heat exchanger needs cleaning. It’s equipped with an advanced 2-in-1 mesh layer filter system that captures dust and fibers to maintain its optimum drying performance. 

To know more details about the Samsung DV90M5200QW Heatpump dryer, like SamsungPH on Facebook or visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/washing-machines/all-washing-machines/.


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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019: Week 2


Hello mommies! I will be sharing again a week of  Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019. This is for all the mommies like me who loves to prepare lunch baon for their kids. Pwede din pangbaon sa work nyo ni Daddy.

Our lunch baon is less than 100 pesos lang for 3-4 persons na. Very practical and helpful especially for a tight budget family. Sa mahal ba naman ng bilihin ngayon, anything we can save means a lot.

So let me share the Week 2 of Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019.

(READ: Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019: Week 1)

June 17, 2019

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Lunch: stir fry pork with corn
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250 g lean pork - 60 pesos
1/2 can whole corn kernel - 20 pesos
Total = 80 pesos
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June 18, 2019
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Lunch: arroz ala cubana
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250 g lean ground pork - 50 pesos
4 pieces potatoes - 10 pesos
1 piece carrot - 5 pesos
5 pieces saba - 10 pesos
3 eggs - 18
Total = 93 pesos
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June 19, 2019
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Lunch: deboned chicken adobo
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1/2 kilo chicken legs - 75 pesos
4 pieces potatoes - 10 pesos
Total = 85 pesos
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June 20, 2019
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Lunch: pork barbecue with kangkong
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250 g pork cubes - 55 pesos
1 tali kangkong - 15 pesos
Total = 70 pesos
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June 21, 2019


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Lunch: chicken tinola
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1/2 kilo chicken tinola cut - 60 pesos
2 pieces sayote - 10 pesos
malunggay leaves - libre lang sa labas ng bahay :)
Total = 70 pesos
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That's for Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019: Week 2. Please stay tune for the Week 3 of Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019.

P.S.: I have created a Facebook Group page for MoMaye's Baon Diary. You can join and share your bento baon creations too. I would definitely love to see yours too.

Please follow Momaye's Baon Diary on Facebook and Instagram.


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Saturday, August 10, 2019

What's in my Yumbox Series 2019: Week 2


How's your week Momshies? Long weekend is here, sigurado napabuntong hininga kayo kasi mahaba haba ang rest natin.

Anyway, let's continue with our What's in my Yumbox Series 2019. Here are Week 2 baon ideas.

READ: What's in my Yumbox Series 2019: Week 1

June 17, 2019

Snack: garlic bread, hotdog, apple slices, grapes + C2 greentea sugar free
Lunch: stir fry pork with corn in Bubee Lunch Jar



June 18, 2019

Snack: french toast, hotdogs, grapes, banana slices + C2 Green tea (sugar free)
Lunch: Arroz ala cubana in Bubee Lunch Jar



June 19, 2019

Snack: airfried fries and apple slices + Yakult light
Lunch: rice and chicken adobo in Bubee Lunch Jar


June 20, 2019

Snack: egg sandwich, grapes and apple slices + C2 Green tea (sugar free)
Lunch: rice, tocino, egg with stir fry kangkong  in Bubee Lunch Jar


June 21 2019

Snack: airfried fries, cookies and grapes + Yakult light
Lunch: rice, chicken tinola in Bubee Lunch Jar

That's for What's in my Yumbox Series 2019: Week 2. Please stay tune for the Week 3 of What's in my Yumbox Series 2019.

P.S.: I have created a Facebook Group page for MoMaye's Baon Diary. You can join and share your bento baon creations too. I would definitely love to see yours too.

Please follow Momaye's Baon Diary on Facebook and Instagram.



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Monday, August 5, 2019

Dengue Fever and Dehydration


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National Dengue Alert was declared by Department of Health last July 15 as dengue cases continuously increasing in many regions in our country. 

As reported, there were approximately 100,000 cases of dengue across the Philippines in only the first 6 months of 2019. This is 85% higher than the reported cases on the same period last year. Thus, 
epidemics have been declared in Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. (Source: CNN Health)

As a mother, I am afraid of this Dengue fever so much. Dengue fever has no cure so far but we can do something to prevent it or manage it when you already have.

What is Dengue fever?

Dengue fever is avector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. There are four serotypes categorized under the dengue virus, which can infect a person.

Symptoms of dengue virus can vary from mild to severe fever. Severe dengue, which are potentially deadly, include dengue shock syndrome, dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.

However, approximately 75 – 90% of patients acquire dengue fever without any symptoms, not even fever. Which means that many individuals who fall ill during their ‘1st symptomatic dengue fever’ in fact had their 2nd attack, which tend to be severe.

What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?



Betwen 1.5 – 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito, Dengue fever introduces itself with flu-like symptoms. It will resolve on its own within 2 – 7 days, if it’s a mild case.

The first symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, high fever, pain behind the eyes, and vomiting or nausea. Body rash be like to occur later on. The absence of body rash was identified to be a risk of severe dengue mainly because the  body fail to recognize the illness.

Between 3-7  days, severe dengue develops after the 1st signs of illness with worsening symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding gums, vomiting blood, rapid breathing, and fatigue or restlessness.

According to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, the peculiar feature of the infection is that it can cause platelets (tiny cell fragments that form blood clots to stop bleeding) to fall steeply, which leads to bleeding in the internal organs, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. (Source: All You Need to Know About Dengue)

Dengue Fever and Dehydration

There's no specific treatment for dengue fever exists. Dengue fever patients lose more body fluid and thus, are more susceptible to dehydration. Doctor may recommend to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration from vomiting and a high fever.

Keeping the body hydrated helps in managing the Dengue fever. Hydration prevent the disease from getting worse and advancing to dengue hemorrhagic fever, or the complicated stage when the blood vessels start to leak and cause bleeding. Platelets that are effective in stopping bleeding are mature platelets. This platelet maturation process can go smoothly if there are enough body fluid.

While recovering from dengue fever, it is very important to watch for following signs and symptoms of dehydration:
  • Decreased urination
  • Few or no tears
  • Dry mouth or lips
  • Lethargy or confusion
  • Cold or clammy extremities
However, water is not enough. This is because the fluid lost by the body is composed of water and ions, and should also be replaced by the same. Doctors will give intravenous (IV) fluids and electrolytes (salts) to replace those lost through vomiting or diarrhea.

Other than IV fluids and electrolytes, ion supply drink like Pocari Sweat can help prevent dehydration in patients with dengue fever.  It has a composition close to the body fluid, is quickly absorbed and retained longer in the body. Thus, helping the process of platelets maturation to run smoothly and on time.

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Pocari Sweat contains the right amount of water and ions needed by the body – making it the ideal fluid replacement.

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Again, there is still no cure to Dengue fever. But it can be prevented by boosting our body immune system and can be managed by keeping the body hydrated.


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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019: Week 1



Like what I have said there, I will be posting compilations of our weekly baon in Yumbox for our little boy. And since I really wanted to help my fellow mommies, I will be sharing also lunch baon ideas for 3 for less than 100 pesos.

This time our lunch baon is in BuBee Lunch Jar. So here's the first week of the Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019.

June 13, 2019

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Lunch: fried chicken and rice
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6 pieces chicken -  60 pesos
1 whole sweet corn - 20 pesos
Total = 80 pesos
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June 14, 2019
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Lunch: siomai, sunny side up egg and vegetable rice
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15 pieces siomai -  30 pesos
3 eggs - 18 pesos
Total = 48 pesos
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Vegetable rice
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1 small carrots -  5 pesos
1/4 pack green peas - 10 pesos
1/4 cabbage - 10 pesos
Total = 25 pesos
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Two days lang pasok ni bulilit for the first week so stay tune for the Week 2 of Lunch in a BuBee Lunch Jar Series 2019.

P.S.: I have created a Facebook Group page for MoMaye's Baon Diary. You can join and share your bento baon creations too. I would definitely love to see yours too. 
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