Mom, do you fight with your child when doing homework?

Don’t ruin the little time that you have with your child by fighting over schoolwork. It stresses you (wrinkles!), it traumatizes your child’s fragile emotions and it makes them resent school. Needless to say it affects your relationship with your child too.

Leave it to us, at The Study Shop Tutorial Center and Day Care. We make homework fun and easy. We will help your child with their homework, reviews, projects and other academic exercises.

Quality time with your child is priceless, enjoy it! We’ll help you!

And because it’s Halloween, we are having a Kid-O-Ween Costume Contest!

Here’s how to join:

1. Like The Study Shop and Cebu Directories on Facebook
• https://facebook.com/thestudyshop
• https://facebook.com/cebudirectories
2. Post a photo of your child wearing his/her halloween costume on The Study Shop Facebook Fan Page
3. Share it to your family and friends to ‘Like’ it!

Top three(3) photos with the most “Like” wins.

Winners will be announced on The Study Shop FB page and Cebu Directories Blog on November 12, 2011.

Top 3 winners will get to win 2 hours FREE DAY CARE SERVICE for 3 Days at The Study Shop.

Contest will start this November 1, 2011 and ends on November 11, 2011 at 11:59pm

Alright this is it! Without further adieu the winners of “WIN a DOZEN from Phoebe’s CupCakery Contest” (drumrolls)…

The Dozen goes to Edna! And for the 2 lucky winners for Half-Dozen goes to Janine and Mommy Jen.

Phoebe the owner of Phoebe’s CupCakery surprised us on our chat conversation last night  and you’ll be surprised too! Because another two lucky winners will receive a Half-Dozen of CupCakes and they are (drumrolls again) MyMaria and Ianne.

Again congratulations to Edna, Janine, Mommy Jen, MyMaria and Ianne! Thank you for joining and you really deserve to win a CupCake from Phoebe. Don’t forget to say ‘Thank you Phoebe.‘

To those who participated on this contest; Thank you for joining and you’re entries are good too which made it difficult to choose really. We wish to see you again on our upcoming contest! So stay tuned and well keep updated!

Winners

• Edna – DOZEN of CupCakes
• Janine
• Mommy Jen
• MyMaria
• Ianne

For all CupCake lovers out there! And for those who are curious how yummy, tasteful and lovely cupcakes could be! We’ve got something for you! Cebu Directories brings to you Phoebe’s CupCakery a home-based cupcakery in Cebu.

It was during one of the trade shows we joined and our friend Carlo from ZeroThreeTwo told us about the new “CupCakery” in the city.  We got curious and lucky for us Phoebe’s CupCakery was just the same with our row, so we hurriedly went to Phoebe’s booth and bought the best seller! It was so damn good! that you would want to sit on a couch on a corner with your eyes close. That’s how good Phoebe’s cupcakes are! We can’t tell you more! You have to try it and guess what you have it for FREE! read further to learn how!

Here’s the mechanics

1. “Like” these FB Pages
   facebook.com/cupcakesbyphoebe
   facebook.com/cebudirectories
   
2. Follow us on Twitter
   twitter.com/phoebscupcakery
   twitter.com/cebudirectories
3. Tell us Why you deserve to win a cupcake from Phoebe’s CupCakery? on the comment section below.
   If you have a twitter account include it also we will follow you back!
4. Winner will be announced on this Blog this October 20, 2011 and that would be Thursday

The BEST comment will get a DOZEN from Phoebe! And two lucky winners will get HALF DOZEN too!

All in all there would be three winners!! So what are you waiting for?? Scroll down a little and tell us why you deserve to win!

Update:
Winner must be in CEBU.

Update:
The contest has ended and we have announced the  winners already! 

Have a memorable summer kick-off and be a part of history.  Join the very first “Kadaugan Street Party” to be held in Lapu-Lapu City on April 30, 2011!

This brainchild of the Lapu-Lapu City Government, through the initiative of the Commission on Tourism and International Relations, the Kadaugan Street Party will be true to its name, a street party, from sun-down ’til the wee hours!  It will feature a street parade wherein contingents in their Samba-inspired costumes from all over the city and all over the province of Cebu (the award-winning Lumad Basakanon contingent of the Sinulog Festival is rumored to be participating!) will be performing and competing for the following prizes:

Major Awards:
First Prize – P50,000
Second Prize – P30,000
Third Prize – P20,000

Minor Prizes:
Reyna Bulakna (Individual) – P5,000
Best in RAMPA (Group) – P5,000
Best in Headdress (Group) – P5,000
Best in Costume (Group) – P5,000
Most Colorful (Group) – P5,000
Most Lively (Group) – P5,000

As a requirement, each of the contingents must have a minimum of sixteen performers specifically with at least EIGHT female performers, inclusive of one female lead dancer who will represent Bulakna, the wife of Lapu-Lapu.

Half of the ML Quezon National Highway from the old bridge all the way to the new bridge (spanning 1.5 kilometers) will be closed to traffic (from 7pm of April 29 – 3am of May 1) to maximize the space for the performers, booths, spectators, revelers and basically everyone! See the traffic rerouting scheme and the attached location map.

Tip:

- This will be the first time an event of this magnitude will be staged in Lapu-Lapu City so to prevent any hassles, think “Sinulog Mentality”: commute to the venue if possible, wear comfortable clothes, don’t be too flashy, don’t bring anything unnecessary, be vigilant and be ready to walk long distances.
- If you plan on getting to the venue with your own vehicle, there are about 800 parking slots allotted at the center island along the Street Party route (diagonal parking) and within the Gaisano Island Mall Mactan parking area
- If you have any flights scheduled on the evening of April 29 up to the early hours of May 1, it would be better to leave for the airport earlier than usual, considering the anticipated heavy traffic that will be brought about by the traffic rerouting
- Bottles will be prohibited all throughout the venue. Stores will only be allowed to sell canned beverages and alcoholic drinks served on plastic cups and pitchers.

Aside from the street-dancing, there will be a lot of things going on along the 1.5 kilometer stretch. Six stages will be spread throughout the venue featuring DYLS 97.1′s Disco, Faces Bar Concert, Dopee Rap Battle, Letshare TV Disco, DYRT 99.5′s Disco and Loft House DJs, among others. The Food Festival that will be held at the Mactan Liberty Shrine will also be culminating at the Kadaugan Street Party at the center island of the road leading to the Lapu-Lapu City Hall. About 30 participating hotels, resorts and Lapu-Lapu food outlets will make available good food at very affordable prices (from P5 to P99!)

At the intersection between ML Quezon National Highway and the City Hall road will stand the main stage which will be the venue of the main concert featuring PowerSpoonz, PG18, New Zion, Line Divides, Sound Merge and DJs from Germany.

There will also be a venue for boxing enthusiasts as a boxing show will be held as well. A tricycle contest is also among the activities for the Kadaugan Street Party. Meanwhile, motorcycle and bike groups will also have their own place in the party. Furthermore, a car show and car audio exhibition will be held right in front of the Lapu-Lapu City Hall. Doesn’t this excite you? BEST OF ALL, ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

But even before the main Kadaugan Street Party event on April 30, the fun will already start on the evening of April 29 as disco mobiles will be turning their speakers on full volume with a mini car show, free concert, and acoustic and tribal beats on the sides. Plus, there will also be a Rampada teaser. Fitness enthusiasts who haven’t had enough of the Great Lapu-Lapu Run (April 17) can also join the 3K, 6K, 9K Fun Run dubbed as Run for Japan within the Kadaugan Street Party route with no registration fee. Participants will just be encouraged to give a donation to be sent to Japan.

The organizers themselves are very excited about this new activity and are very optimistic that they will be able to attract more tourists through this event. After all, with all this merry-making, who wouldn’t be enticed to join and hop in? For that reason, the Lapu-Lapu City Government is already planning to make the Kadaugan Street Party an Annual Event to be held on the Saturday immediately after the Kadaugan Reenactment (April 27) and like any other festival, it is just expected to get bigger and better each year.

Be the best and join the BIGGEST REGGAE Competition to hit Cebu.

Cash Prizes, Gift Certificates and other special prizes are up for grabs for the lucky winners.

Submit a sample CD with 1 cover song (studio recorded) together with the group name and contact details to Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Sales and Marketing department or email your song (MP3 format) to j.zamora@waterfronthotels.net

Only selected applicants will be notified. Qualified applicants should not have any record deals.

Deadline of submission of entries is on or before October 2 (Saturday)

For more info please call 340-4888 LOCAL 7807

Update!!

Submission of entries has been extended until June 15, 2010.

MECHANICS:

1. Open to all earth-loving and photography-loving individuals (amateurs and professionals)
2. Photos must portray the Green Initiative of any Retail Business ( stores , shops, boutiques, dept stores, food and non-food alike, etc).
3. Green Initiatives maybe green products, the use of eco bags, various green campaigns, green practices etc..
4. There should be no BRAND visible in all the entries submitted.
5. All entries must be in 8” x 10” (8R), colored or B & W prints, not mounted and placed inside an envelope together with the film or raw and jpeg files in a CD
6. All entries must NOT have borders or watermarks.
7. Name of contestant must be written on the envelope.
8. Photos may be taken using either digital or conventional cameras; minimal digital enhancement is allowed
9. Photos must be taken from March 25-May 25, 2010. Date of formal awarding to be announced.
10. Winning entries will be on display during the 4th Regional Retail Conference at Cebu Parklane Hotel on June 29, 2010.
11. Each entry must be accompanied by an information sheet provided below.
12. Participants can send as many entries as possible.
13. The entry should not have been entered in any other competition and not have been published in any print media and internet websites.
14. PRA reserves the right to use the submitted pictures in our future EBC campaigns for all winning entries.
15. Registration is FREE

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

Composition 50%
Capturing the Essence of Green Retailing in Photo 30%
Overall Impact 20%
Total 100%

Winners will receive an official call from PRA-CEBU and shall be given specific instructions on how to claim the prize.

Deadline of submission: May 25, 2010

PRIZES

First Prize : P10,000 CASH

Second Prize : P 7,000 CASH

Third Prize : P 5,000 CASH

Fourth Prize : P 3,000 CASH

Fifth Prize : P 1,000 CASH

Send Entries To: PRA CEBU CHAPTER

c/o Ng Khai Office Bldg., Hernan Cortes Street , Banilad, Mandaue City
c/o Charry Samadan or any NGenius IT Hub branch
Contact: (32)346-2926

For questions, please contact Charry Samadan/Rio Calle or email pra_cebu@yahoo.com

Great Lapu-Lapu Run to use timing chips for 21K, 10K races; winners to be sent to Hong Kong

Organizers of the Great Lapu-Lapu Run will be using timing chips for the 21K and 10K races that will be held in Lapu-Lapu City on April 18. The run will also have 5K and 3K races but only 21K and 10K participants will use the timing chips.

The race is organized by the Lapu-Lapu City Government and the Lapu Lapu City Tourism Cultural and Historical Commission.

Read more  -> CebuRunning.com

Are you ready to flip-flop your way to a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Brazil?

The answer better be yes as world-famous fashion brand Havaianas kicks off its new Happy Soles campaign for anyone 18 years old and above. This campaign celebrates the fact that Havaianas has been both a witness and a reminder of Filipinos’ happiest moments. A constant companion on everything from beach trips to food trips, Havaianas has trekked up mountains, walked down wedding aisles and danced under the pale moonlight. For many happy soles, Havaianas is a daily reminder of moments spent with friends and filled with laughter – moments that define who we are.

And in an effort to be present in even more unique life experiences, Havaianas kicks off the Happy Soles campaign with a creative competition titled “Happy Soles Will Travel to Brazil.” Answer the question “If anything was possible, what would you do to make the world happy for a day?” as creatively as possible and you could get the chance to win an all-expense-paid vacation for four to the land of sunshine, Brazil.

The winner, along with three friends, will fly to Brazil on an unforgettable, all-expense-paid retreat, complete with travel must-haves from Havaianas, Sony, David and Goliath, and Aloha Board Sports. The group of friends will get to experience the cool climate of cosmopolitan Sao Paulo and the endless summer of Rio de Janeiro in quirky clothes from David and Goliath, and stylish resort wear from Aloha Board Sports. Not only will they stay in chic, boutique hotels and dine at world-class restaurants, the four friends will also visit Oscar Freire Street, home to Brazil’s fanciest boutiques, where they will enjoy a shopping spree at the Havaianas Concept Store.  A visit to Daslu, a super luxurious shopping mecca is also on the agenda.  In Corcovado Mountain, they will get to see the Brazilian icon, Christ the Redeemer, and record the priceless memory with their Sony CyberShot cameras. They will also experience everything from the football madness at Morumbi and Maracana to the breath-taking tropical landscape of Jardim Botanico, a UNESCO site, and the laid-back beach culture of different world-renowned beaches like Copacabana. The winner will also be able to share these memories with ease, with a new Sony HandyCam camcorder and Sony Vaio laptop, and even a new Sony Walkman mp3 player to bring home the sound of Samba.

Answers can be recorded via the Havaianas roving video booth that will travel to key malls nationwide or uploaded on the campaign website: www.havaianasphilippines.com/happysoles. The top ten happiest and most creative entries will be shortlisted by a board of judges that includes a representative from the Brazilian Embassy, magazine editor Pauline Suaco-Juan, travel blogger Anton Diaz, Capoeira guru Professor Fantasma, and the Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines. The public will then decide who of the ten will be awarded the grand prize through online voting at the campaign website. The remaining nine finalists will also walk away with prizes from Havaianas and new Sony CyberShot cameras.

“Havaianas has always had the privilege of being with Filipinos during their happiest moments – at the beach, in malls, at home, practically everywhere.  We wanted to create the happiest possible experience through this unique, luxury vacation to Brazil,” says Anne Gonzalez, Managing Director of Havaianas Philippines.

Visit www.havaianasphilippines.com/happysoles for complete contest details or visit the roving video booth in Cebu City from March 8 to 14 at the Ayala Center Cebu, Cagayan de Oro from March 22 to 28, Davao from April 5 to 11, Bacolod from April 19 to 25 and Metro Manila once more from April 30 to May 2.

A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc. is the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas. In Cebu, Havaianas is available in All Flip Flops, Rustan’s, What a Girl Wants, July, Republik, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Maribago Blue Water Resort and Abaca Boutique Resort.