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trish Panlilio The model, chef, and custom caterer with her three sons, Quintin, Matteo, and Luca Cu-Unjieng, spend the holidays with BC

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Pregnant Moms Ring in the season and 2015 with our Children’s Fashion Special

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10 trash to toys: 10 recycled educational toys Use readily available items in your home to create gifts and trinkets to remember, while saving the Earth 14 meticulous shopping for your special ones Take extra precaution with your purchases, especially when it comes to unassuming tykes 18 make the most of the holidays ahead – give your cell phone a break Time to unplug from your trusty communication devices, and catch up on some real, one-onone time

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36 imaginative reads Books to read them to sleep during these colder, silent nights 44 3 men and a lady Socialite and food entrepreneur, Patricia Panlilio, talks about separating from her husband, how she managed to get the strength, raising three sons, and handling businesses 72 party like it’s 2015 Children’s fashion in the Philippines has never been this cool. Dress your little ones aptly for the season

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ON THE COVER: Trish panlilio WITH HER SONs, quintin, matteo and luca

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96 the sweet escape “The Voice” judge and No Doubt frontwoman shows us a peek of her as a mother.

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My little mathis, being our test model; With towering and beautiful mom Trisha panlilio; My Skype chat with cover mom, SUITS star, Sarah Rafferty

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his issue welcomes us into the Dasma home of one of Manila society’s most stunning, towering, and intriguing mothers-slash-chefs. Patricia Panlilio, who started her food business called nawwTy’s Kitchen just this 2014, is a proud single mother raising three boys, and I honestly don’t know how she does it--and seemingly with ease. When I first met her, I asked her about her relations with her ex-husband, and she tells me they are good friends. I always find it amazing to hear about bridges kept among former partners, as I don’t think I would be quite as mature.

Her handsome sons are obviously enamored with their mother, and are all well-mannered and a joy to be around—a testament to Trish’s parenting.

Speaking of three kids, my third child (see photo above) and only son has truly been keeping me on my toes. He is running all over the place, trying to balance on thin platforms—and I say God spoiled me by having two daughters first before him, because I may not have survived bringing up children in the US for 6 years with my son’s energy without the help of a support group other than my husband. I learned that boys pull on puppies’ fur, while girls brush it. Boys like to jump on beds, while girls like to read on top of it. Little ladies throw trash where they belong, while tiny dudes throw toys where they don’t. However, when I come home after leaving my son for a few hours (rare occasions, as we are attached at the hip) and he runs to me, kisses and hugs me with all his might while uttering, “Mama, I mich you so much!” (at only age 2)--all my troubles about hoping to do a good job with him disappear. Mathis has me wrapped around his little fingers.

He also randomly tells me now at sporadic times of the day with much fervor that, “I luh you cho much!” with a hug, so it’s all sweet payback for the many times he has bitten me while nursing. I always knew having my children completed me, but it is in raising them that I continue to find myself, and what kind of person I still can become. Everything is a learning, school day for

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me, as far as motherhood is concerned.

Our household is currently decked out with some new Christmas decor that I’ve managed to bargain hunt for, and I always feel victorious whenever I come home with something new for the tree or bookshelves. This year was especially nice since I was able to also slightly ‘pimp out’ the second branch of our restaurant called The Farm. Come by sometime and try our delicious, healthy food (no bias), if only to check out my Christmas labor of love, while listening to some nostalgic tunes by Frank Sinatra, Otis Redding, Lynden David Hall, The Crystals, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Brenda Lee, The Jackson 5, Andy Stewart, and my favorite from the “Love, Actually” soundtrack, Billy Mack.

As an added Christmas present, BC brings you an exclusive on SUITS star, Sarah Rafferty who plays chic secretary, “Donna” (on the hit TV show) along with her two girls.

Sarah is so easy to speak with (I did a Skype interview with her), and even though we encountered technical difficulties during our talk, I learned a lot about her as an artist honing her craft, and from her as a mom.

For those of you blossoming on the equator of your bodies, we made a lovely gift guide as reference for your baby showers or must-have lists. “How many times do we really get to experience this miracle of life?”—that’s your pitch to the hubby when asked if you really need all that stuff, haha. We must milk it for all its worth. Right, husbands, who don’t have to pop out a watermelon through a tiny hole? Said with matching scary, pregnant person glare.

I truly wish you and your loved ones the best of the season.

Merry Christmas to all, and do say a quick happy birthday/prayer to the greatest of all sons in the universe, Jesus Christ. I ask him for help so many times during the day, I lose count. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, JC, for all your love and blessings. With that, happy 2015, and see you as we ring in the new!

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10 recycled educational toys

“Children are natural learners, and often see educational opportunities that adults can miss,” says Richard Peterson, Vice President of Education for Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers.

“Anyone who’s given a child a new toy and then found him playing with the box can appreciate a child’s gift for creative play.”

Nowadays, killing two birds with one stone is tops in our book. That’s why when it comes to extending the use of everyday things around our house, it’s always great to recycle for more reasons—aside from saving the environment

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10 recycled educational toys Keyboard: An outdated keyboard is a perfect teaching toy, as it includes the entire alphabet to assist in early literacy exercises. Challenge your child to sing the ABC song while locating each letter on the keyboard.

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ting mail. Reinforce both reading and writing skills by creating a family mailbox from an old shoebox. Encourage your child to write notes to family members, and leave notes for them as well.

Fill a clean, dry plastic water or soda bottle with rice, bells, beans or coins and shake them to hear a variety of new sounds. Glue the top on to secure the contents.

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Junk Mail: Instead of immediately sending your unwanted mail to the landfill, allow your child to play with the envelopes and letters. She can pretend to be a postal carrier while getting additional exposure to printed words.

Magazines: Glossy photos in magazines

are perfect for creating collage art that provides fine motor skill practice with scissors and glue. Just make sure your child is old enough to handle scissors and that the scissors that you use are age appropriate as to ensure your child’s safety.

TV remote: Children love pushing buttons. An unused television remote con-

trol can be used for number and math play. Simply remove the batteries and ask him to find the numbers as you call them out.

Clothing: Dramatic play is an essential teaching tool that allows children to explore social roles, practice problem solving and language skills. Add no longer needed pieces of your own wardrobe to the toy chest to encourage your child’s imagination. She can literally “try on” a different role by wearing your skirt, hat, or shoes.

Your child can use a worn out sheet or towel as a cape, picnic blanket, or as the roof to a play fort.

Linens:

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a favorite art tool in classrooms. Save a box of them, and give them to your child along with a few craft supplies to see what he can create. Binoculars, stamps and creatures are popular choices.

Boxes: While it’s tempting to immediately recycle a box, your child can have hours of fun using an empty box for creative play. What seems like trash to you could become a school bus, secret hideout, or magic castle— you just have to open your mind to your child’s imagination. Moreover, you and your children can bond over creating or designing his “magic castle” with the use of old newspapers and leftover art materials from your older kids’ school projects.

“Children are natural learners, and often see educational opportunities that adults can miss.”

This is also the season of Christmas parties and giving exchange gifts with your family and friends. Help your kids explore their creativity in their costumes using old appliance boxes (Rubik’s cubes, cars, trains, Lego?), bubble wrap (oh the possibilities on this one!), Styrofoam, and old umbrellas. Christmas holiday is the much-awaited season of kids, better to let them squeeze their creative juices and encourage them to think outside the box to make them enjoy and stand out from the crowd--dressed in no less than in their own, unique creations. bc

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Before we get carried away with the excitement for the next bargain buy, though, here are some things to consider, especially when purchasing toys for the little ones.

If you are buying toys for grandchildren or the children of other relatives or friends, ask for suggestions from the child’s parents. Discuss any toys you are thinking about purchasing before doing so, to make sure the child’s parents are okay with the type of toy you are considering.

Also, it’s usually best to shop for children’s toys in a store rather than online so you can see the toy’s features up close to help you decide if it’s safe enough for a young child.

Although toy packaging usually includes a recommended age range of children for whom the toy was designed, keep in mind that these are general guidelines only. A toy that may be appropriate for one child may not be safe for another child of the same age, depending on their level of maturity and personality. In fact, age ranges on toy labels often defy common sense.

We saw a pointy toy sword online that was labeled as suitable for 3-year-olds!

Also, keep in mind when buying toys

for older children that they may have younger siblings who could have access to the toys. So a new toy may not end up in the hands of the child you bought it for.

More than just age labels, check out the materials used in making the toy.

Some plastic toys are labeled BPA- and toxin-free, which are a plus in our books.

Though sometimes much pricier than its alternatives, these toxin-free toys reassure you and your family—or the person receiving it—that you are providing them with toys that are safe for their use.

Also, some toys photograph B Y pose a threat to k a r iz ta n y a favis our children’s well-being, especially their eyes, kids. Here’s a list of six types of toys so make sure to examine each and you might want to cross off your list every one before you check them when buying gifts for young children, out and have them wrapped. In fact, as recommended by Dr. Gary Heiting, online surveys recently conducted by Senior Editor for AllAboutVision.com.

AllAboutVision.com revealed that 41 Each has a high potential risk for eye percent of parents in the U.S. either injuries—especially if used by young “rarely” or “never” considered eye children without adult supervision and safety when choosing toys for their guidance.

“Even high-powered LED flashlights can be dangerous, because they can cause temporary blindness, putting children at risk of a fall or other accident.” types of toys to reconsider Guns that shoot ANY type of projectile.

This includes toy guns that shoot lightweight, cushy darts. You might think these soft projectiles would pose little or no risk, but toy guns of this type can shoot up to distances of 75 feet, and bcmedia.ph

the darts move at speeds fast enough to cause a serious eye injury—especially when used at close range indoors.

Water balloon launchers and water guns.

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tag" or "flashlight tag." Portable laser pointers, like those used for business presentations, should never be used by children, as the light intensity of these devices is sufficient to cause permanent vision loss. Even highpowered LED flashlights can be dangerous, because they can cause temporary blindness, putting children at risk of a fall or other accident.

Aside from shopping for our kids, us moms also often shop for presents for other family members such as siblings, in-laws, and of course, our partners. Fun fact about our shopping habits, though: according to Ebates (the pioneer and leader in online cash back shopping), we have the hardest time buying for our significant others--with men (30%), having slightly more problems than women (23%), buying the perfect gift for that special person in their life. The survey found that trend remained consistent regardless of whether the couple had children, but became increasingly difficult as their incomes rose. Following closely behind significant others, women found shopping for their fathers hard (22%) and men found shopping for their mothers to be a daunting task (20%). To help us with this, their resident shopping expert, Allison Jones, shares with us some tips on how to shop for our partner, and even our teenage kids.

“Christmas is a season of sharing, so share with all your heart and know that the best presents are not the material things, but the effort, values, and love that you provide your family.�

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m o n e y a n d t i m e s av v y • Rethink the simple things. Ebates discovered that items like candles are popular as last minute gifts. Candles can be purchased from your local drugstore, or a noted luxury house.

A holiday survey found that candles can also make great “back-up” gifts for unexpected guests, with half of respondents admitting that they have back-up gifts at hand.

• Be strategic with gift cards. Gift cards are a great way to give your loved one a shopping spree at their favorite store, but be sure to set limits.

There's no arguing the practicality of gift cards, but make sure you supplement them with items your loved one can unwrap and delight in.

• Listen and take notes. The best gifts are sometimes the ones that we never ask for, but really need.

Think about the habits and interests of your significant other, and gift accordingly.

• Search through Facebook. Finding out what someone wants, may be as easy as searching for who they "like" on Facebook. According to Ebates. com’s holiday survey, the number one celebrity who influences teen’s gift lists is Taylor Swift (13%). Search your loved ones’ Facebook account to see who influences them.

• Look at Pinterest boards. A survey revealed that 26% of teens are

planning to complete their wish lists online. Pinterest allows users to create different boards, and draw inspiration from the web. Try not to zone in on any particular item, but rather look for patterns, like a store that has been pinned, or a color that is consistent throughout their boards.

• Stay within your budget. More money doesn't always mean better.

When it comes to your partner it's always the thought that counts. The Holiday Gift Survey found that most adults plan to spend between $150 and $500 on holiday gifts this year.

Find the right budget that's best for you and your significant other.

Ebates.com also found that re-gifting also commonly happens, with as much as 39% of people giving a gift they received to someone else. Among the top items that will be a recycled gift are home decor, gift cards, wine or champagne, a book, and perfume or cologne. These can also be kept as back-up presents for unexpected guests or relatives, or those you have overlooked in your list. Important tip, however, make sure to label from whom you received the gift, as to not pass it on to his or her relative, or worse, the same person himself.

Ebates also found that during a nationwide survey, 4 in 10 (38%) say celebrities do indeed have influence on their holiday wish list. For the second consecutive year, Taylor Swift was named the star that influences their wish list the most (at 13%). Swift beat out One Direction (11%), Katy Perry (9%), Selena Gomez (7%), Demi Lovato (6%), Jennifer Lawrence (5%), and Justin Bieber (5%). Find out who your kids are listening to these days and check out gifts that are in line with their favorite celebrities, such as a binder with a photo of Taylor Swift on it, or One Direction stationery, which can be found online and in local specialty stores.

Remember, it’s always the thought that counts, but it won’t hurt to get out of your way and finally pick up that recently-released book your daughter has been raving about, or that new breast pump your pregnant sister has on her baby registry. Christmas is a season of sharing, so share with all your heart and know that the best presents are not the material things, but the effort, values, and love that you provide your family. bc

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make the most of the holidays ahead – give your cell phone a break 4 Reasons to Turn off Your Primary Source of Distraction from Quality Family Time

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s there a way to make more time with family? Yes, says jazz trombonist and music producer Delfeayo Marsalis, a member of the acclaimed Marsalis jazz family of New Orleans. And it’s much simpler than you might suppose.

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gift of time As a touring musician whose travels take him far and wide, Delfeayo (Del-feo) wants his time at home to really count, so the constant stream of potential distraction delivered through cell phones is something to be avoided…well, sometimes.

“People are becoming more aware and concerned about technology replacing quality face time – that message is even showing up in Starbucks commercials,” says Delfeayo, author of a new award-winning children’s book, “No Cell Phone Day,” (www.

KidsTownPress.com), about a tech-entrenched father who spends a happy birthday exploring New Orleans with his daughter – and no cell phones.

“Once a year, once a quarter, once a month or even once a week, families should decide to spend an entire day together without their cell phones,” he says. “Trust me, if you tell folks that you’re unavailable, they’ll either call back, text or leave a message. The key is to just try it for a day. If you fear withdrawal, start with eight hours cell phone-free!”

As we approach the holidays, find additional opportunities to unplug.

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Thanksgiving has also become a family affair in the Philippines.

Because BC started in the US, and because of Filipinos’ affinity for many things American, we also adopted one of their most important holidays as our own. Nov. 27 is a perfect date for your first No Cell Phone Day. Thanksgiving is synonymous with family and hopefully everyone you care about most can gather in one place this year. From the kitchen, to the table, to the couch, consider mixing up the evening with additional activities, such as a family ball game in the yard, or board and card games in the living room. Make the most of your time in real-time, not via a Facebook newsfeed.

One of the best gifts you can give during the holidays is undivided attention. Given the ceaseless

distractions today, one’s full attention is a valuable commodity.

Don’t take anything for granted when it comes to the people you care about with a: “She knows I love her” or “He understands that I’m a busy person.” Give them the gift of your full attention. After all, it’s only for a few days or hours.

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time distracted with unimportant pabulum. Exercise more, eat better, read more, learn a second language, donate time to charity…yes, these are all great resolutions. But, while technology offers unprecedented convenience and even safety, it’s clear that surfing the web can be about as productive as surfing channels on TV. Tweeting and posting on Instagram is cool, smelling the roses (or the red beans and rice) is even cooler!

Make a list of 10 great memories!

None of these moments will involve a cell phone or computer. This holiday season is the perfect time to make 10 more great memories! bc

“Given the ceaseless distractions today, one’s full attention is a valuable commodity. Don’t take anything for granted when it comes to the people you care about with a: “She knows I love her” or “He understands that I’m a busy person.” Give them the gift of your full attention.”

About Delfeayo Marsalis While Delfeayo Marsalis (dmarsalis.com) is known primarily for his work as a jazz trombonist and music producer, he has been involved with youth education for many years. In 2000, he founded the Uptown Music Theatre to provide dramatic arts education to New Orleans youth. UMT has staged 16 of his original musicals. Inspired by his autistic younger brother, Mboya, Delfeayo has volunteered and presented shows at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, including the therapeutic, “Swinging with the Cool School.” “No Cell Phone Day” is his first children’s book. bcmedia.ph

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Holiday Gift Guide for the infanticipating mother

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DREAM MACHINE If there ever was a baby furniture piece that made us want to rethink the entire theme of our nursery, or break down the existing one and start from scratch, this would be it.

However bassinets tend to be of short-term use, its functionality cannot be discounted. Moveable, lightweight, space saving—it more than seamlessly transforms into a toy box when baby is old enough to stand inside.

And believe you me, this Baby Home can hold its own carrying those CAT trucks and lego pieces.

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Dear Darling Tint by ETUDE HOUSE . Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio by SHISEIDO . Rouge in Love lipstick in Rose by LANCOME . Laquer Rouge lipstick in Rose Grey by SHISEIDO . Brow perfector by NARS . Liquid eyeliner pen by GORGEOUS . Smudge proof eyeshadow base by NARS

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Infanticipating Gift Guide

Skincare towel set, by PIGEON, P579.75 .

Splash! Infant to toddler bathtub, by SAFETY 1ST, P1099.75 . Washmitt rabbit gloves, P99.75, by BLOOM . Johnson’s baby shampoo, by JOHNSON & JOHNSON, P125 . Baby moment no tears bath foam, by CHICCO, P399.75 . Headto-toe wash, by NIVEA BABY, P194 . Bathrobe,

by BABY MARTEL, P649.75

07 After the umbilical cord falls off, baby is ready for one of the most exciting bonding moments: the tub bath. Take your time, and make sure the water is the correct temperature by using your elbows to check.

Have products open and ready to use, so you don’t have to fiddle around.

Start from the top down, making sure to avoid product to get into the eyes.

Check that genital area is clean. Worry about clean up later, after baby is fully dressed.

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You will find it taxing to do any type of skincare or make-up for the first few months post-childbirth, but it doesn’t mean that you should do away with it. Pick products that are tried and tested, as breakouts occur mostly when there are hormonal changes.

Repairwear Uplifting firming cream by CLINIQUE . Re-Everything eye serum by VMV HYPOALLERGENICS . Brightening Hydrating Emulsion by CLARINS . Nourishing day cream with 9 plants by PHYTO . Repairwear Intense eye cream by CLINIQUE

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11 sweet baby dreams

Call it your little one’s mini abodewithin-your-abode­—nurseries are a safe and comfortable haven for our growing tykes. Although more families choose to co-sleep in one room, here are some dream sanctuaries and ideas to outfit your child’s fort. Best to do your homework in advance—consider your space, what you’ll use it for, budget, aesthetics, and research on the brand and the materials that go into the crib, beddings, and other accessories.

4 piece comforter set (comforter, pillow, 2 bolsters) in fun in the jungle by OWEN, P1879.75 . Bumper pad in fun in the jungle by OWEN, P1399.75 . Fitted sheet in fun in the jungle by OWEN, P799.75 . Conner crib by WENGE, P11999.75 . swaddlepod simple swaddle solution (newborn) by SUMMER, P699.75 . Latex baby pillow by BLOOM, P399.75 . First dreams musical nightlight goodnight moon

by CHICCO, P1199.75 . Baby luxury blanket

by BABYWORLD, P599.75 . Teddy bear by BABY COMPANY, P349.75

Playmats are your best friend, before baby is strong enough to turn over. In the process, they discover new textures, colors, and patterns in this whimsical paradise.

This Kushies reversible activity mat features a soft, smooth, and fuzzy all-terrain environment, and black and white graphics for neuro-optic stimulation.

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Shangrila Multi-Sensory Activity Mat & Portico Archway Accessory by KUSHIES, $139.99, kushiesonline.com

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Founders Mark and Julie Soboil made the Hushamok after the birth of their eldest, after a friend recommended a traditional baby hammock (in the Philippines we call this, duyan). The baby hammock was a surefire way to soothe their restless and unsettled baby.

In order to meet the demands and design aesthetics of today’s parents, the couple used their degrees in Environmental Sciences to create one of the most beautiful and functional nursery pieces we’ve seen to date: the Hushamok baby hammock.

Using eco-friendly and organic materials, Hushamok is based in the US and beautiful New Zealand, the country they now call home, along with their two boys, Lucas and Leo.

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Baby hammock by HUSHAMOK, hushamok.com

so whack

Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated but too preggo to hit the gym, your husband, or the boxing ring? Vent your frustrations on these chic dolls that you can squeeze, wrangle, throw, and whack against the wall or any hard surfaces.

These 12-inch stuffed cotton dolls that come in a variety of funky designs with instructional poems.

Classic doll, $15, Keychain, $10, both by DAMMIT DOLLS, dammitdolls.com or amazon.com

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Our coincidental namesake, BC Fragrances, always pleasantly surprises us with their latest scents.

Aromatherapy has been known to aid in nausea and promotes well-being while expecting. Seen here is BC’s room spray in refined black currant and tea, an apple cinnamon diffuser, and a decorative scented candle-all perfect to help you create a warm and festive mood in your home as you await the arrival of your little one this holiday season.

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Made of gorgeous, PVC-free faux leather, the Charlie from Timi & Leslie is actually a diaper bag disguised as a designer bag, which features custom hardware in antique brass finish. You’ll love the cross body, adjustable detachable strap so that you can wear it hands-free, using them for what matters most—your baby.

Charlie 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set in Mustard by TIMI & LESLIE, $159.99, shoptimiandleslie.com

Personalized Wraps We love leather, and we love inscribing notes on presents.

Two birds with one stone: scribble love notes—or even your memoirs—inside these Journal Wrap Cuffs from Melis.

Skins Journal Wrap Cuff for Women by MELIS, $52, melis.com

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One of the perks of pregnancy is having the excuse to indulge in more of your girly whims, such as lathering lotions all over your body that help maintain or boost your skin’s elasticity. Our pick of some top skin products let you experience long-lasting hydration while moisturizing, toning, and minimizing stretch marks.

Moisturising Nipple Cream by AVENT . Ultimate Hydration body lotion by MUSTELA . Skin therapy oil by PALMER’S . Eau de Cologne by BEBE .

Indulgent Body Cream by AVENT . Instant Comfort Legs maternity lotion by MUSTELA . Rapid Moisture spray lotion by PALMER’S bcmedia.ph

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Babies absolutely love exploring the world. And as much as they like exploring, they get tired easily too. Picking the correct stroller for your baby can be as difficult as shopping for your first car. Choose a stroller that’s easy for you to push and safe for your tot.

Karoon baby stroller by APRICA . Multiway Evo baby stroller by CHICCO

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Infanticipating Gift Guide

Smoothing shampoo with Keratin Protein

by PALMER’S . SilverTree Argan Oil Ultro Hydrating Mask by CYNOS . Lift’Argan Oil by LEA NATURE . Anti-residue action shampoo

by PHYTODESS . Bath and shower gel with sweet almond oil by BABARIA . SilverTree Argan Oil Bouncy Curl Cream by CYNOS

06 hair flair For the record, it’s always a waste of time to deal with your unmanageable hair and certainly, you don’t want to compromise the time you spend with your little ones over managing your unruly hair.

Choose the best hair products for you, so the next moment will only be spent with your kids, not with your mirror. bcmedia.ph

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Giraffe and Lion bookends by ZUNY, zuny. info . Daring Greatly by brene brown, $14.66, brenebrown. com . Toxin Toxout by bruce lourie & rick smith, $18.33, toxintoxout.com or amazon.com . “Do what you like. Like what you do.” Classic Diner Mug by LIFE IS GOOD, $10, lifeisgood. com . Stacked Animal Wall Art in Cobalt Blue by OILO, $49.99, oilostudio.com

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Cozy up with a cup of tea, your favorite scented candles (Voluspa, shown here, and Diptyque Baies still reign as far as aromatherapy in our book) and a great novel or magazine at the end of the day when you have a chance to get some “me time.”

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SM KIds This Yuletide season, SM Kids’ Fashion brings the newest set of apparel to inspire young ones to dress up and be fashionable in their own ways. Boys can be flexible in any gathering with options like graphic tees, cardigans, hoodies, and blazers paired with denims, while girls can be their favorite modern princesses with dresses in soft pastel colors. With a variety of styles SM Kids’ Fashion has to offer--from plains to prints with different colors, textures, and patterns, from laid-back casual to prim and proper looks--kids who love to mix and match can have the trendiest get-up this holiday. facebook.com/ SMkidsfashion, smkidsfashion.tumblr.com/

Desigual Beloved Spanish brand, Desigual, targets the spontaneity and creativity of children by presenting a different and stunning approach to kidswear. Styles include humor-filled prints, patchwork designs, and innovative artwork. With its whimsical and eclectic designs, Desigual helps kids develop unique and cool fashion tastes and discover their style personalities. facebook.com/IGMkidshub, igm-ph.com

Mustela Since the 1950’s, Mustela has been providing the best in child and mother skincare. It is committed to giving a lifetime of love, care, and protection with each product that is highly-formulated by healthcare professionals. Mustela products have natural ingredients that are Bisphenol A (BPA-) and phthalatefree, which are proven safe and effective for expectant moms and babies. mustela.ph

TOMs Toms’ “One for One” movement reminds us how far a simple choice of shoes can travel. With every pair of shoes you purchase, Giving Partners travel around the country to deliver a new pair of shoes for a child in need. Toms has designs ranging from rugged to refined, to classic to casual, which serve as a testament to style and expression. facebook.com/TOMSphilippines, twitter.com/TOMSphilippines, @tomsphilippines

FEEDING As your baby transitions to include solids in their diet, a trusty arsenal of feeding equipment is beneficial. You will need spoons that are easy on those often-sore gums, bibs to catch the drips (and fun), sippy cups, and containers. The binky in the photo is thrown in because baby sometimes just wants to chow down all day, but sometimes it’s just a sucking reflex to self-soothe when mom’s not available for breast or snack-time.

High chair by BABYCO . OrthoPro orthodontic nipple by PLAYTEX . Feeding bottle by PHILIPS AVENT . Silicone Baby Food Dispensing Spoon by BOON . Sippy cup by FOOGO . 4-in-1 food processor by MOM&BABY . Baby bib by BLOOM . Multi-Grip suction set by FISHER PRICE

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PerRicone MD Perricone MD, the global leader in the prestige professional skincare category, has introduced Chloro Plasma, the first transformative in-home facial mask scientifically formulated with Phytonutrient Microcapsules that release rich Chlorophyll from Blue Green Algae and Watercress Sulforaphane to detoxify and purify the skin, while delivering powerful antioxidant protection. Founder Dr. Nicholas Perricone has brought innovation to your spa mask with its Alpha Lipoic Acid ingredient that gives your skin an intense healthy and flawless complexion, and visibly tightens and minimizes enlarged pores. With just one application, you will instantly experience a deep detoxification and rejuvenating action to your skin. perriconemd.com, exclusively at Rustan’s Department Stores

Hair Philosphie by Jing Monis Nestled in the middle of condos and office buildings in Salcedo Village is a gem of a salon in Hair Philosophie, by none other than one of the top hair connoisseurs of our country, Jing Monis.

The salon sticks to its ethos of “excellent hair care at affordable prices” (such as shampoo/blowdry for P300, and P3,000 for very long hair color), and does it at an ambience that is at par with pricier hair establishments. This year, the Monis group hosted a “Holidays with the Press” at Hair Philospophie, partnering with Affinage products. With staff that are knowledgeable and efficient, we can only hope they open near us soon. 117 Finman Building, Tordesillas St. Salcedo Village, Makati. 836-7681

Biscoff Belgian brand, Lotus Biscoff, revered for their caramelized biscuits have found their way to Philippine shores through Fly Ace Corp (distributors of Dona Elena, Good Life and Jolly).

Since 1932, Biscoff cookies have been Europe’s favorite “coffee break favorite.” Made with a twist of cinnamon and other spices, it is the perfect combo to a hot cup o’ joe. If you want an equally yummy alternative to nut butters or chocolate spreads, try the sweet and creamy spread made from original Biscoff cookies without any nuts and GMO. biscoff.com or flyacecorp.com

Laurin Chemrez Technologies, Inc. has produced Laurin that is pure goodness from coconuts. Culled from sustainably grown coconuts in the Philippines, Laurin is made up entirely of CocoMCT that are essential fatty acids offering a wealth of health benefits. It strengthens your immune system by fighting disease-causing microorganisms, and steers you clear of various illnesses and infections. You need not worry about Laurin affecting the flavor of your dish as it is odor- and flavor-free. laurinmct.com

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Year of the Jungle Memories from the Home Front by SUZANNE COLLINS

From the author of The Hunger Games trilogy comes a deeply moving autobiographical picture book about a father who must go off to war-- and his daughters who stay behind.

Collins’s own father went to Vietnam the year she turned 6, and she’s said the experience had a profound effect. This story, sadly, hits close to home for too many families with small children.

“My dad reads me poems by a man named Ogden Nash. My favorite is about a dragon named Custard. Even though he always feels afraid, he is really the bravest of all. And that’s what makes him special.”

-Excerpt from Year Of The Jungle Memories From The Home Front Other Books Rawr! by TODD H. DOODLER

Does your child feel different from the other kids in class? Rawr might just be the picture book to help him or her get over these tough feelings of insecurity tackled by a polite and well-behaved T-Rex whose gym clothes don’t fit.

When Lions Roar by ROBIE H. HARRIS

Facing one’s fear isn’t as easy as you think, especially for our little ones. In this brave take at conquering fears, 2012 Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka and bestselling author Robie H. Harris team up to ask, “What if?” and open up our kids’ minds to the endless possibilities of life after overcoming the seemingly scary world.

How do Dinosaurs say I’m Mad? by JANE YOLEN and MARK TEAGUE

Emotions—especially negative ones—are quite difficult to talk about with our children. In this fun, animated book (part of a “How Do Dinosaurs…” series), the topic of dealing with anger is discussed in a way kids will understand. bcmedia.ph

Bugs in my Hair by DAVID SHANNON

Award winning author, David Shannon, of the “No, David” series tackles head lice, a common problem for school children. In this bestselling book, you get a comedic look at these little critters (imagine them “moving into” your child’s hair, complete with suitcases!), guaranteed to make you and your child laugh out loud.

Tough Trucks by TONKA

Younger boys will be ecstatic (there is even a unique tire texture on the cover) finding out about different kinds of trucks and their uses. Prepare to head to the toy store to load up on Tonkas, post-read.

Cinderelephant by EMMA DODD

The much-loved fairy tale gets a gigantic (pun intended) makeover with this story that features an elephant who wants to go to the ball with the other animals. Little does she know, her dreams are about to come true, thanks to a Furry Godmouse!

Spot the Dot by DAVID A. CARTER

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The Tablet of Akmenrah’s power is dying. With the tablet gone, the museum exhibits will no longer be brought to life when night strikes. Now Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) must travel around the world to find the power to bring all of the exhibits, whether human or animal, to life during the night, but they must return to their places at sunup.

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The Hobbit 3: Battle of 5 Armies

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Ending The Hobbit Saga is The Battle of 5 Armies. Bilbo Baggins, along with Thorin Oakenshield and his company of twelve dwarves, has awaken the dragon Smaug. The enraged dragon rains his wrath down upon the inhabitants of Laketown. Meanwhile, unseen by almost everyone but the wizard Gandalf, the enemy Sauron has returned to MiddleEarth and has sent forth legions of Orcs in an attack upon the Lonely Mountain.

In this retelling of the Broadway hit, Annie is the foster child of the mean Mrs. Hannigan. While out on the streets, she is almost hit by a van and is saved by Mayoral candidate Will Stacks. He takes her in and life is never the same for either of them. Set in the stunning city of New York, it stars Jamie Foxx as Will Stacks and the youngest Oscar nominee ever, Quevenzhane Wallis as little orphan Annie.

Based on the Sondheim musical, Into the Woods is set in an alternate world of Grimm fairy tales. A baker and his wife are cursed childless by a witch. To break the spell, they must gather various objects. Starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp and Anna Kendrick, what begins as a lively fantasy musical eventually becomes a tale about responsibility, the problems that come from wishes, and the legacy that we leave our children.

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MAN’S BEST FRIEND If you’re looking to adopt a pet, check out these helpful videos to find out what’s best for your family Beagle: Dogs 101 by Animal Planet

NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW YEAR It’s out with the old and in with the new with these Billboardcharting songs that are sure to entertain “Steal my Girl” by One Direction

Learn more about this lovable breed of dogs in this 5-minute video about these “nose-driven” pooches.

This new offering from the EnglishIrish quintet is reminiscent of the 70s/80s rock era. It’s a minor departure from their old style, signifying greater things to come for the group.

Best Birds for a Beginner by Pet Bird

“Jealous” by Nick Jonas

Got 2 minutes? Here are some tips on how to choose a pet bird for your family, from preparing to long term care for your pet bird.

A Cat’s Guide to Taking Care of Your Human

A funny take on having a cat as a pet, this story is told in the perspective of our favorite furry creatures, who tries to discuss our quirks as humans.

This Jonas brother is proving that he’s no longer the teeny bopper we all knew. This song is about the feeling of threat men experience when another man looks or interacts with their girl.

“Baby Don’t Lie” by Gwen Stefani

She ain’t no Hollaback girl! Gwen Stefani’s new single has a reggae flavor to it that you’ll surely love. Its catchy tune will find yourself singing along to the sweet chorus of this song.

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy

HEALTH AND FITNESS APPS To maximize the use of your gadgets, here’s our picks on the most efficient and functional apps for your tablet Runtastic & Runtastic Pro

For beginners in jogging and running, Runtastic (and it’s Pro counterpart) is a great live-tracking app that monitors your speed, distance, elevation change, calories, and more. The Pro version also offers song features that make for a great workout soundtrack

This pop single from Fall Out Boy is from the soundtrack of the animated film Big Hero 6. It’s a great song you just want to raise your fist to and believe that we all can be immortals.

“Dangerous” by David Guetta ft. Sam Martin

David Guetta is back featuring rising singer Sam Martin. The master DJ’s track combines solid dance music credibility with a flair for charts.

Health Mate

Weight loss enthusiasts can now get to know your body even better with this app that helps you keep track of weight, be more active, and efficiently manage your weight loss goals. It also tracks your movement, calories burned, and distance traveled throughout the day.

Lift

Pursuing your weight loss goals can sometimes be tough, that’s why Lift provides you with a personal life coach through the app. You can learn yoga and meditation through a video, engage in guided workouts, and most importantly, create a goal and positively work towards it. bcmedia.ph

“Welcome to New York” by taylor swift

Taylor Swift is on the charts again with her first all-pop album 1989. This song just makes you want to hop on the next jet to New York, anticipating the open arm welcome that the big apple will give you. { December-January 2015 } b c PHILIPPINES

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Because cupcakes are always a hit as gifts or as the ending to a perfect meal, go the extra mile by dressing yours up, Santa style.

Ingredients cupcakes pretzels m&m’s eggnog cookies Preparation 1. Prepare your cupcakes on a plate. 2. Design the reindeer face by placing the pretzels on top of the cupcake to form the antlers. Add eggnog cookies to serve as the muzzle and place M & M’s on top of it for the eyes and nose. 3. You can add chocolate frosting to your desire.

Egg-citing Snowmen Create your own cute snowman with some veggies as your tools of the trade.

Ingredients hard boiled eggs carrots chocolate chips

parsley toothpicks

Preparation 1. Peel the hard boiled eggs and use toothpicks to connect two eggs. The smaller egg should be on top in order to create a snowman figure 2. Cut the carrots into small and big circles. Put these on top of the egg as the snowman’s hat. For the nose, cut a small triangular carrot and pierce it at the center of the top egg.

3. For the eyes, gently press two chocolate chips into the top egg and two at the bottom egg for the buttons.

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pining over Imagine your own bite-sized Christmas trees, spread out for Noche Buena, ready to be devoured by eager little hands. This is a healthier alternative No cold, scaly snake to snacking on bodies here! Just sweets, so that delightfully delicious gutted makes it a happier hotdog snakes for your holiday in our consumption. books.

jelly in your belly This layered jelly recipe is a feast for both the eyes, and the tummy. Get ready to jiggle your desserts, and your jelly bellies!

Preparation 1. Slice the watermelon into slices 2-3cm thick.

2. Cut the green skin leaving a 2-3cm portion in the middle.

3. Cut out the detail of the tree branches for your watermelon

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stocking stuffers It’s the season of love and gift-giving! Best to share with your loved ones this delicious hotdog recipe.

Ingredients hotdogs cream cheese toothpicks

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Cut the hotdog into two equal parts.

2. With each half, slice the end part of the hotdog diagonally. Using a toothpick, connect the cut parts to form a j shape.

3. To make it more like a stocking, add cream cheese on the top part of the hotdog.

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Trish Panlilio was in the kitchen (no surprise there) speaking with her ‘sous chef’ and all-around assistant, Theresa, when I arrived at the shoot venue, which thankfully for our team was again at her photogenic home in Dasma. I’ve been there twice before, which works best as we now knew our way around. The first time was to shoot our feature on her thenrelatively new venture into custom catering, nawwTy’s Kitchen—wherein we photographed Trish, as she is fondly called by friends and family, with her son, Matteo, and their brood of 5 dogs (the 6th, an elder Lhasa Apso, did not get to join in on the fun). My second visit was with a small group of media for a ‘nawwTy’ lunch.

Third time’s the charm, since now we get a closer look at her domestic side together with her equally handsome sons with ex-husband, Phillip CuUnjieng.

“She is the most caring person I know. I can always count on her, and know that she will be there for me.”

–– matteo, on what he likes most about his mom

Our call time was at 12:30 PM, as Trish had to come from an early morning set-up for her other business, a fine stationery company, paPillo. The youngest child of two Kapampangans—renowned jeweler, Fe (see 6750 Ayala), and lawyer Peping Panlilio—sits in the makeup chair shortly after instructing her household staff on what to prepare for the day. She asks me if it’s OK not to take off the necklace with a heartshaped pendant that is a memento from her beloved parents. Here is a (literally) towering and headturning figure of society who won first runnerup in the 1987 Supermodel of the World Philippines Search, and is many a designer, photographer, and makeup artist’s muse, and is now also a chef in her own right—and yet still hankers back to a token from her past. Goes to show that whatever walk of life we’ve treaded, we’re all just putty when it comes to our own moms and dads.

In this issue of BC, we bring you a more candid and at peace Trish, in her best element at that—as mother to three well-mannered boys: Quintin, 23, Matteo, 20, and Luca, 15.

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Quintin: Navy blue knit sweater by 21 MEN, P1,025 . Jacket by DIESEL . Black jogger pants by 21 MEN, P1,175 . 6-in Prem grey nubuck boots by TIMBERLAND, P8,999 Luca: Long sleeved flannel shirt by FOREVER 21 MEN . Jacket by ARMANI EXCHANGE . EK Glastonbury Zip Check in black nubuck by TIMBERLAND, P7,499, Matteo : Long sleeved geometric print polo by CELIO, P2,195 . Polyester jacket by H&M Trish : Brown knit tank top by BURBERRY LONDON . Maroon coat by H&M . Beige/Pink woven shorts by FOREVER 21, P915

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“I am in a happy place, content, and at peace—with constant laughter permeating—which greatly contributes to my current state of being.”

–– trish, on how she stays fit

BC: Memories that stand out about your parents?

Trish: With my mom, it would have to

be late night conversations and watching the PBA. Dad and I had countless best times together, discussions, secrets, and non-stop laughter sharing anything and everything. He was my ultimate companion.

BC: What made you decide to move out of your ancestral home in Forbes?

T: We wanted to have a place of our own,

the boys and myself. We kept dad company after mom passed away, but we decided to move on after some years.

BC: Do you feel that growing up with a silver spoon has shielded you from some things in this world?

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T: My parents taught us the value of not taking things for granted. We were comfortable, but were made to learn the merits of hard work and were spoken to about certain realities of life.

BC: What life lessons are you teaching your sons as a result of that?

T: I want to pass onto the boys the value

of taking care of one another, regardless of situation, time, and circumstance. I am very fortunate to see that they have this—I want them to be each other’s family no matter what.

BC: How do you balance running 2 businesses and raising 3 boys?

T: The boys are grown, so it makes ev-

erything simpler. I work from home for now, Quintin works, and the two are in school, so my day and time is dedicated and focused on the business. They are basically equipped as it is, so it’s more

like them taking care of me—raising them will never end, but the foundation has already been set.

BC: Being a single parent has its ups and downs. Name some of these.

T: It doesn’t feel quite so “single.” Philip

is a great part of their lives, and is involved in a way I am truly thankful for.

I would like to see only the advantages, as our situation has turned out very well.

BC: How does one get the courage to get out of a long-term relationship, especially when there are children involved?

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“My parents taught us the value of not taking things for granted. We were comfortable, but were made to learn the merits of hardwork and were spoken to about certain realities of life.”

–– trish, on growing up with a silver spoon

Quintin: Athletic jacket in grey/black by 21 MEN, P1,275 . Gray, red, cream striped long-sleeved shirt by 21 MEN, P1,025 . Flat iron glazed ginger boots by TIMBERLAND, P8,499 Trish : Floor length black dress with white flecks and wide-mouth sleeves by FOREVER 21, P805 Matteo : Black wool jacket by RALPH LAUREN . Vintage indigo long-sleeved shirt by TIMBERLAND, P3,299 . Beanie in camel by 21 MEN, P95 . Burgundy pants with belt by 21 MEN, P1,175 Luca: Brown knit jacket by CLOTH LOGIC . Pants in mustard by 21 MEN, P915 . Brogues in bone by GIBI

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children deeply, and that matters to me most. Also, we both knew that having a good relationship with each other would be most beneficial to the boys, and because they are our prioirity, it was what we agreed to work on.

BC: You started PaPillo because of your love of the art of letter writing. What is a favorite letter that you’ve received?

T: My favorite letters are the ones the

boys write me—on special occasions and some on just regular days—from when they were little, and fortunately until today. I keep them as a collage in an area in my bedroom, so I see them everyday.

BC: Your custom catering business, nawwTy’s Kitchen, is described as “home-

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T: Fried chicken with sauteed crab fat

and garlic rice (sinangag).

BC: You are Kapampangan, with an obvious love affair with food. Who and what has inspired you to pursue custom catering as a career?

T: There was no particular person that in-

fluenced this path choice. It all just sort of unfolded, stemming from this innate love of food and the passion of cooking for my boys, as well as some dear friends.

It began as food orders to go, then it evolved into custom catering, as there was a clamor for it.

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peppered chicken, a spiced roast pork tenderloin, and a paella pinakbet topped with crisp lechon kawali.

BC: Yum! Seems like you are turning your hobbies into businesses. What’s next?

T: Next is a vacation! Two planned destinations with the

boys, and for some me time, “the beach” (said with a sparkle in her eye). I have a passion project for the first quarter of next year, something new, exciting, and something I have been working on and planning. Wait for it...

BC: You have a great body, especially after 3 children. What’s your secret?

T: (Blushes) I would like to think that I keep myself fit. A

lot of it I would have to attribute to good genes. I am in a happy place, content, and at peace—with constant laughter permeating—which greatly contributes to my current state of being.

BC: You are always included in, “Best Dressed” and “Most Beautiful” lists in the country. Is there any pressure that comes with that?

T: (Doubtful and reluctant to reply) When that happens,

I am always grateful for being recognized. It isn’t something I take too seriously though, and I never plan to be on them, nor make it a goal. I am not a very contrived person, so what you see is what you get. Nonetheless, it can be pretty flattering.

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town. It’s a time too hectic for us to travel. We take this time to be with one another, have quiet moments, and “me time.” It’s been a tradition that we spend our Christmases at home here in Manila.

BC: Any new year’s eve plans, or resolutions?

T: I am not one to make resolutions, as

“They are basically equipped as it is, so it’s more like them taking care of me—raising them will never end, but the foundation has already been set.”

–– Trish, on raising her sons and managing businesses

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BC: What are your plans for the holidays?

T: As always, our holidays are spent in

I find it cliche, and personally they have never quite worked for me. I prefer to make promises or goals for myself all year round--this seems to make more sense to me and has proven to be better motivation, in fact. We welcome the new year by simply spending it with family, and having the best wishes for the year to come.

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Quintin 23. Matteo 20. Luca 15.

BC: Let’s hear from the boys this time.

Best memory from your childhood?

Quintin: Not necessarily from child-

hood, but a good memory is skipping school to watch either the Oscars or Golden Globes with her. I’d have to get up earlier just to wake her up, so she could watch the red carpet arrivals as I anticipate the main show. It’s sort of become a tradition during every awards season since. I just hope my boss doesn’t read this.

Matteo: If I had to choose one that really stands out, it would have to be the first time we went to Disney World. I do not remember so much, but there are videos of us there and every time I watch it, I just remember how it was being there and that great feeling of being a child.

Luca: When as a family, we would all swim together in our old house because those times were all just so fun.

We would just be relaxing, having fun, and spending time with each other.

BC: Favorite meal together?

Quintin: The ones where

she, my 2 brothers, and I, are all plopped on the

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“Like being John Connor.”

–– quintin, on how it’s like living with his mom

couch watching a movie while eating pizza and mojos.

Matteo: We always choose pizza because there are so many ways to have it.

Luca: All of our meals are always really good, but I have to say my favorite ones are our steak dinners because that’s just amazing food and great company.

BC: Best advice from her?

Quintin: Watch over my brothers

and do what you love. And also, all in moderation.

Matteo: That I should always be a gentleman.

Luca: “Who cares what they think?”

BC: What do you like the most about your mom?

Quintin: Her new-found calling in her cooking

and catering business. She was always a passionate foodie and I’m happy to see what was once just a dream now finally be put into fruition.

Matteo: She is the most caring person I know. I can always count on her, and know that she will be there for me.

Luca: How loving she is and just so understanding. I feel like I can talk to her about almost everything, and she would be able to empathize.

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–– luca, on his mom’s best advice

BC: Funniest memory about your mom?

Quintin: Something that happened quite

recently—she discovered the Internet. Now, she shares accounts of staying up all night watching Ellen Degeneres clips, or laughing babies and dogs. Welcome to the club, Mama!

Matteo: There are just so many, but one that I won’t forget is when we went to a waterfall in Bohol and my mom was taking so many breaks walking back up the stairs from the falls. There is even a video, but I doubt it will ever see the light of day.

Luca: When my brothers, a bunch of friends, and I were all watching her play Bomberman on the N64. It was hilarious to watch because she was so into it. Everytime she would almost die, or something exciting would happen, she would scream so loud and be moving her whole body frantically as she tried to beat the level—but the funniest thing about it was when she told us she didn’t even notice the whole crowd behind her because she was too, “in the moment.”

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“Who cares what they think?”

BC: How is it like living with your mom?

Quintin: Like being John Connor.

Matteo: Living with my mom is really

great.

Everyday I can always look forward to dinner because she is always trying new dishes, and we are the ones who get to try it.

Luca: It’s the best, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s the perfect mix of everything.

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A S a r h P H OTO G R A P H S B Y

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WORDS & INTERVIEW BY

K A R I Z FA V I S

HAIR & MAKEUP BY

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Sarah SMILE Motherhood is what the stunning redhead, TV star is perfectly suited for.

A lot of you younger parents won’t know that the title alludes to one of my generation’s most popular music duo, Daryl Hall and John Oates’ second single. Wiki it, if it doesn’t ring a bell.

However, most of you glued to your Suits would know in a snap that our cover mom, Sarah Rafferty, plays “Donna Paulsen” in one of the more exciting TV shows on-air today.

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“We’re so different. I would be helpless in an office. I am not organized.”

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ecause her acting is always on-point, it was a bit confusing on my end to separate the character from the person. It was 10 AM in Canada where Sarah was filming at the time, and my 10 PM in Manila when we scheduled our Skype video interview. I had sent my entire staff home after they set-up and checked the cameras and recorders, since it was already getting late in our side of the world. I also wanted to be in the confines of my son’s nursery while we had our conversation, feeling the whole “two mothers just chatting away” vibe.

As luck would have it, we encountered technical difficulties. Her computer seemed to have no microphone or it was turned off in the settings, so we relegated to a phoner. I was a bit bummed because I kind of expected that figuring out these workplace kinks would be a cinch for Sarah—or at least, for Donna, the sexy, towering keeper of all Harvey Specter’s secrets, executive assistant-slash-BFF (whom I’m almost certain will be his FWB at some point). It’s easy to remember and be amused by her role’s brazen outspokenness, but it’s comforting that Sarah is much warmer and easygoing in our brief 35-minute, real life conversation. I don’t know if it’s too early for me to be counting Emmys for this fiery momma, but apart from her undeniable talent, I would come to learn that Rafferty has the proper tutelage for it.

Sarah is the youngest among four girls, and the only one blessed with that auburn coif among the sisters. Hard to imagine the siblings “shared one bathroom growing up,” as Sarah fondly recalls. However, her place in their sisterhood line up may have helped account for her present career.

“My parents think that the reason I’m an actress is that, being the fourth, you definitely have to find your voice at an early age. You’d want to be heard. I think they blame it on the fact that I’m a redhead.” Sarah confesses to doing each other’s hair and makeup as sisters, and recounts, “There was a lot of snaking my sisters’ cut-off shorts. Up to now we have this funny thing…My mom used to call it “hand me ups” when we give something gently worn, or when I hand something to my mom, like, ‘I think this would look fabulous on you.’ She says, ‘I love hand me ups.’”

Hailing from Riverside, Connecticut, Sarah thinks back to her upbringing. “I had an amazing childhood! It is a beautiful town and a lot of my family is still in the east coast—in the area, like Boston, Connecticut, New York state—so I go back frequently to visit, and I miss it when I’m away.”

Having done both sports and theater in school, Sarah was in plays as early as 6th grade. For high school she boarded, and then went off to a liberal arts college, her junior year spent abroad. “I went to Andover which is outside of Boston, and they have an amazing theater department and drama lab. I wanted to be ‘in’ with the cool drama people. I was an English and Theater major, and in my junior year I went

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to London, to the British-American Drama academy. I did a whole semester just in theater. In the summer, the program gave me a scholarship to go to Oxford to study for a month. The head of that summer program in Oxford was the dean of the Yale Drama School. I got to study with him and then I wanted, because of his encouragement, to audition for Yale. I had the encouragement of my drama teacher back in college, so I auditioned and I couldn’t believe it—I got in. Right after college, I went to grad school. I went through a very academic route to get into this.

My mom’s a teacher, so I think it was also a comfortable way to go for my parents. They were incredibly supportive.” Sarah’s mother, Mimi Rafferty, was the co-chair of the English department at the Convent of the Sacred Heart.

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cademically her acting background couldn’t be sounder, but she expresses that, “You definitely learn acting by doing.

When I was at Yale—it’s a 3-year program—I was probably in almost 30 plays. I think the strength of that drama education was, it was all hands-on learning by doing. And you can’t do it alone, you know? That’s what makes it hard when you don’t have a job. It’s important to get into class, or work with a coach or with your friends, and work on things because it’s definitely something you don’t want to be doing in front of a mirror.” I jest that I do the mirror thing all the time, so she asks me if I’m an actor, which I sadly refute.

After confessing that I am but a frustra-

ted thespian, I asked her to take me back to her audition for one of the toprated TV law dramedys of late. “I had a unique experience with Suits. I got the script because, Gabriel [Macht], who plays Harvey, gave it to me. He said, “Can you read this and would you consider playing this role, Donna? I think you would be amazing.” This clues me in that the Harvey-Donna tandem started long before the show and go far back. Sarah confirms, “Way back. We met back when we were in college.

We did a summer theater together, the Williamstown Theater Festival, when we were 20 something years old. The long and short of it is that I ended up doing a pilot and it didn’t get picked up. When it didn’t get picked up, I told Gabriel. We were just chatting.

He was like, ‘Great! Can you read the pilot that I’m doing?’ So he handed it to me. They wanted to cast the role of “Donna” in New York, so I actually put myself on tape and sent it in. I didn’t meet everybody ‘til I got on set, which was strange because they just looked at my tape. God, I don’t know how many times that tape was viewed, but it cut down the anxiety.” To that I exclaim, “Best audition ever!” to which Sarah agrees. “Best audition ever—it was the least stressful.”

Besides the show’s brilliant writing (I have yet to get started with season 3), one other reason that ladies are glued (besides the obvious eye candy) is the wardrobe. I asked Sarah about her favorite outfit, and obviously, she couldn’t choose one. Why should she? This year, she gets to don Gucci, Burberry, Valentino, Victoria Beckham, Giambattista Valli, Donna Karan, Lanvin (which she mentions sadly got cut from a scene) among others. She recalls fitting for the second season, as it brings her back to when her younger daughter was born. “In the start of season 2, I had Iris. She was 7 weeks old when we started, I was breastfeeding, and I had my postpartum body. I was

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so thrilled that our costume designer was able to find dresses that would work with my bust and all that kind of stuff.

My favorite dress from last year was a Dior dress that I wore in one scene when Hardman comes back for his interview. He was in the conference room and he says, ‘Oh, this is my old office.’ I was like,’ It took a while to feng shui the evil out of it,’ and then I slap him. Oh, [Donna] gets to slap him in a Dior dress.” And naturally, “Donna” can afford all that with the pay raise that she got (you know this). “Obviously, she’s well compensated forever. This year, there is this green lace Burberry dress that they had altered. In one episode, I have a Gucci gown to the floor that I wear on a date to the theater.” She laughs when I comment that I liked the idea of Donna going on dates. Oh, and if anyone’s interested in a bit of show trivia, Harvey wears a lot of Tom Ford garbs, while Mike Ross usually wears Burberry. Sarah shares that the guys wear so many suits and that they are running out of options, so a lot of what

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the lead boys get to wear is bespoke.

Suits nerds like myself are all over that bit of info.

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ince most of her time working is spent on-set and on location in Canada, where do the semblances between her and her character start? “We’re so different. I would be helpless in an office. I am not organized. Everybody in that office is hyperorganized, on top of it. I would read the box like three times and ask a lot of questions.” Best part about working on the show though is still about friendship, “Just working with Patrick, Rick, Megan, Gina, and Gabriel.” She soulfully adds, “They’re so much fun.

These people are my best friends, and they always will be.”

Apart from friendships forged, there are other perks to co-starring on a hit TV program, like getting invited to co-host talk shows like Fashion Police. I ask Sarah what that experience was like

compared to the daily grind on-set. “Oh my God, it was so fun! Who wouldn’t be excited to meet Joan Rivers? She is a legend, and I can’t say that I wasn’t nervous, but she put me at ease so fast.

She’s very familiar to us, you know? You sit down with her and you’re like, ‘Oh, I know you. You’re hilarious!’ It was just a matter of everyone saying, ‘Just relax, and go with it.’ And I did. I think one of her first questions was whether or not I was a real redhead. I was like, ‘Are you asking me if the carpet matches the drapes?’” At this point, I howl out with laughter, because I imagine Rivers in her trademark voice asking Sarah whether she’s a genuine ginger. Sarah reveals, “There were lot of very dirty jokes that were edited out. Much to my publicist’s relief, they went away. It’s so funny, but after I did Fashion Police which you shoot at 10 in the morning or whatever, I said, ‘That was so fun. I felt like I was sort of drunk.’ She’s [Rivers] so free.

I was like, ‘Wait, did I have a glass of wine?’” I tell her that she could’ve been high from all that Joan Rivers.

But the main purpose of this interview, apart from hoping for some spoilers revealed, is to learn about Rafferty on the home front. She is mother to a 7, Oona, and to a turning 3 year old named Iris, both girls—one also a redhead like herself. How do taping schedules fare with two little ones in tow? “We live in Toronto, and we live in LA. We move to Toronto when we’re shooting—we move as a unit. I have the most supportive, hands on, brilliant, tireless spouse. That’s how we handle it, it’s a team effort.”

On the topic of her husband, Sarah reveals it was almost an instantaneous connection. I tried to say his full name Aleksanteri Olli-Pekka Seppälä (pronounced Ah-lek-san-teeri), but my tongue and smarts begged me to just stick to what Sarah calls him, which is Santtu. Rafferty sort of gushes when speaking about Santtu, almost like a teenager with a schoolgirl crush. “I would say it was practically love at first sight. We met in 1994, in New York City. My cousin in Brooklyn—who is bcmedia.ph

like a sister to me—was dating Santtu’s roommate, and they were going on a date. So his roommate brought Santtu out, and my cousin brought me out.

Neither of them informed us that they were kind of fixing us up. She just casually goes, ‘Oh, I want you to meet my boyfriend’s roommate.’ We had a fun night in New York City and a few days went by. My cousin was visiting her boyfriend in his apartment and Santtu came home and says to her, ‘How’s your cousin doing?’ And my cousin goes, ‘She’s great. She talks about you all the time. Give her a call.’ That was definitely stretching the truth, because I hadn’t mentioned him. But she encouraged him to call

me, ask me out, and we had one date and that was it. We were done.”

Game over—and now 12 years into their union, I ask Sarah what keeps them going. “What is the trick? I just think we make a good team. We really support each other. We do our best to make time for each other. We don’t have a ton of time nor help in order to have big dates. We have really simple ones, like go to yoga together. We go hiking in a canyon in LA together, and that’ll be a date. We basically never spend an overnight without our kids, we haven’t checked into a hotel, or done any of that. We sprinkle an hour here or there when we can.”

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tell Sarah that when I told people that I was going to do an interview with her, my guy friends’ reactions would range from, “Donna’s cool. She’s so funny. I love her. Sarah Rafferty is so hot. She’s a MILF.’ I ask Sarah if she thought she’d get this reaction about her character. She laughs, “No, no but I am thrilled. One of my best guy friends was so funny when I had Oona. I was just out of the hospital and basically sitting on an ice pack, feeling gross, feeling the least attractive. He was so sweet; he knew exactly what to say. He came to me in bed and he was like, ‘I’m forever in love with you. You know what you are now? You’re a MILF.’ I

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was like, ‘That is so inappropriate…

And that’s the best thing you could have ever said to me right now.’ It’s so wrong, and so right. I don’t really see myself that way, but I’m very flattered.”

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n the topic of her MILF status, how does she stay in shape? “Oh gosh, that’s stretching it. I do hot yoga and I love Pilates.” Any beauty regimen?

Sarah starts with a “haha” then turns a bit pensive. “I don’t have like a, ‘wash your face, brush your teeth, moisturize.’ Nothing unique. I try to eat really clean. It’s one thing that personally makes me feel good. I’m a mess if I eat junk.”

When asked whether they split parenting duties, Sarah explains that, “It sort of works out that when I’m working in Toronto, it kind of happened when Iris was born too, because I came back to work and we had the baby so even if I wasn’t home in the morning, I would be breastfeeding Iris. My hands would be full, so Santtu would get breakfast ready for Oona and get her to school.

The split is kind of divided into a oneto-one ratio with the kids. Somebody’s with Iris, somebody’s with Oona. The people at Oona’s school in Toronto thought that Santtu was a stay-at-home dad. When we’re in LA, he works from an office, and is gone in the morning.

We’re kind of, he’s the at-home dad in Toronto, and I’m the at-home mom in L.A.” Santtu is reportedly a portfolio manager for a Beverly Hills hedge fund.

Their daughters’ unique and beautiful names come from Sarah and her husband’s Irish and Finnish roots.

“Oona is an Irish name that has always been on my radar. I have an Irish heritage and my husband is Finnish. He was born literally in the Arctic Circle, in Finland. I had plenty of time to be Googling names when I was pregnant with my first child. I found out that ‘Oona’ is also a very popular name in Finland. They have embraced the Irish name. They actually pronounce it as Oh-na. In Ireland, it’s Oo-na. And it’s

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just the perfect name. I just love the sound of it; it just was poetic to me. I had a really strong feeling Oona would be a girl. When I was pregnant with my second, I was sure I was having a boy— but out came a girl, and I wasn’t totally prepared with girl names. We were in the hospital and we had thought of it. I always loved the name, Iris. I think it’s kind of timeless. Her middle name is Friday. She’s named after my grandfather’s last name. He passed just before she was born. Oona’s middle name is my middle name, which is Grey.”

So which daughter takes after her?

Sarah laughs out. “That’s easy. Oona

Right now, we’re reading a book called, ‘Wonder.’ It’s a 300-page book. She’s into it, so we read together. And then, she loves to put on shows for us and do arts and crafts.”

I ask about any funny or embarrassing moments with the girls. “Oh gosh!

I can’t really think of anything right now. There are so many, and I always try to remember. We haven’t done this enough but when something funny happens, we try to write an e-mail to each other.” I tell her I do the same (but I write directly to my kids, not to my husband), and that “try” is my operative word. Sarah exclaims, “And then save it, right? There are so many moments that have just gone by. We’ve spent a lot of time in the front seat of our car with tears rolling down our faces, silently laughing. My daughter is in the back singing an entire Katy Perry song—in her own world, every word right, perfect tune, totally committed.

Or she’ll be like, ‘I’m on a Payphone trying to call you.’ And I’m like, ‘How did she know that Maroon 5 song?’”

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takes after me—with the red hair—and she lives her life dramatically.” Since they move as a unit, I wondered how they spend their time together—staying in, or out and about. “Oh, both! I like going on little adventures. I love getting outside. This weekend, we all went raspberry picking which was really fun.

Oona just learned how to ride her bike.

I like to take little trips to a lake or to the mountains but then, when we’re at home it’s just the usual things. Oona and I, we have our special time in the evenings. After Iris goes to bed, Oona gets to stay up a little bit later and we read together. Now that she’s older, she’s enjoying bigger books, so we read Hugo Cabret, which is a graphic novel.

arah sounded disappointed about our visual situation as well. “We should be on Skype right now. She’s even doing when you put your neck to the side… The head dip, the head bob. The cool moves. Like how does she know those moves? She doesn’t watch videos. It’s just so funny, but the second they catch you laughing, you’ve killed it. We do everything we can to keep a straight face.” Most of us are all too familiar with that situation.

Before wrapping up, I asked her if she wanted to add anything else that she’s learned about parenthood. “Oh gosh, I’m no expert. I think we’re all just trying to do our best. For me, the biggest challenge is just trying to be present to it all, because I feel what every parent feels—which is that every second of it is going too fast. I wish before I had children that I had become a zen master, because I wish I could just be present to every second of it. I’ll just do my best.” bc

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“For me, the biggest challenge is just trying to be present to it all, because I feel what every parent feels—which is that every second of it is going too fast.“

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IT’S 2015

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Zoey: Tulle dress by Biscotti by Kate Mack . Denim jacket by DKNY . Polkadot tights by Ruffle Bottoms . Ruby Lavender Sequined Mary Janes by Pediped

Kendra: Pink bunny cotton pullover H&M, P599 . Orange hippo dress with tulle Big & Small, P999.75 . White patent mary janes with tulle flowers by Pediped

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IT’S 2015 Cadence: Reversible brocade dress by Right Bank Babies .

Polyamide fur pullover by H&M .

Hi-cut glitter boots by H&M

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Yohan: Monkey beanie by Baby Starters . Long-sleeved printed onesie

by Oilily . Striped knit pullover by Knuckleheads . Red corduroy pants

by Childish Clothing . Brown suede boots by Florsheim Kids, P2,099.75

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IT’S 2015 Kendra: Cutie No. 1 polyester dress

by H&M, P699 . Pretty pink and perfect combi short-sleeved cardigan by Barbie, P899.75 . White leather X-strap shoes by Florsheim Kids, P1,699.75

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Heath: Red hooded zip-up jacket

by Diesel Kid . Tiger print longsleeved shirt, H&M . Black straight cut jeans by Spin, P899.75, . Brown suede shoes by FLORSHEIM KIDS

Yohan: Knit red jacket by Diesel Kid . Striped brown denim pant by Childish Clothing . Scarf print tee by F&X, P299.75 . Gray and blue mocs by Florsheim Kids

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Gyianna: Red checkered dress with bow by H&M, P699 . White cardigan with detachable tulle collar

by Kico Kids . Black suede mary janes by Florsheim Kids

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BC and Baby Company’s baby shower for LJ Ricafort and Jimmy Alapag An intimate afternoon well-spent with the Ricafort-Alapag family, as BC anticipates their baby girl P H O T O G R A P H S B Y C a r lo pa r a n ada a n d A hl e e D e l Rosa r io

It was an afternoon filled with fun, food and laughter as BC Magazine, along with Baby Company, Tiny Buds, Pro-Lacta, Tous les jours, twelve cupcakes, Krispy Kreme, Jamba juice and Max’s Corner

Bakery threw a baby shower for LJ Moreno-Alapag and Jimmy Alapag last October 9th. The couple are expecting their first daughter, Kionna Sky. The couple were joined with friends and family at The Farm Resto

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Pastries from Tous Les Jours

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it’s a girl Ara Mina and Mayor Patrick Meneses

Rob Reyes, Ali Peek, Harvey Carey, Christie Reyes and sons

Baby Company’s Giselle Campos, Faith C. Leonin and Wineth George

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Alodia Ricafort Baby Company’s Mom Card

Ricky Bautista, Bianca Geli, Mark Atienza, Marsha Abante, Herb Valencia, Claire de Castro and Ferlin Buenviaje

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Maxine and Sabina Favis Janet Groves Food from Tous Les Jours

BC’s Kariz Tanya Favis and Tom Favis with LJ and Jimmy Alapag

Ali Peek in a game of charades Eager participants of boys vs girls charades game

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“Being a mom was all I ever dreamed about. Now that it’s come true, it makes me feel like my life has come together. Nothing else matters.”

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