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Be A Mommy Blogger: 5 Simple Steps

How to be a mommy blogger? Being a mommy blogger has a lot of perks. Free products from brands. Receiving products is one of the best perks of being a mommy blogger. I could not deny how happy I am every time I receive free Ariel, Safeguard of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Ang laking tipid sa gastos di ba? At the same nakakataba ng puso when you know you are appreciated by other people. Aside from product seeding, may mga blog events pa where a mommy blogger can attend and meet fellow mommies. And if you’re lucky enough or influential enough, may mga sponsored or paid posts that will come your way.

So how to be a mommy blogger? Before, I would usually say, ah being a mommy blogger is not that easy. It takes a lot of time to be one. But recently, I realized that I always answer the question thinking how to be where I am right now. I keep forgetting how I started, how I first open an email and a blog.. which, thinking about it right now, is quite really easy. Now I am reliving that moment and sharing with you some of the things I wished I have known back then. This guide will be easy but I tell you, very useful.

5 Simple Steps To Be A Mommy Blogger

Step #1 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Create A Blog Name

I’m sure you’re expecting me to say open a blog as step 1 no? That’s how I did it back then.. without even thinking what I would name my blog. Trust me on this one, you need to start with creating a name for your blog. I find, Mommy (your name) fitting for a mommy blog. A short phrase about your life is a nice blog name too.

Here are the names of top mommy blogs here in the Philippines (based on topblogs ph, not in particular order):

See the pattern? Just by one look at their blog’s name/ title, you’d known instantly that these are mommy bloggers. Use Godaddy and Google as your tool when looking for a name for your blog. I suggest GoDaddy because later on,you would want your own dotcom. It would be best to know if the name you’ve chosen is still available as dotcom. I have to be honest with you, though some people opts for dotnet, dotph and the likes, dotcom is still most favored.

Step #2 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Create An Email

Now that your blog has a name, it’s time to create an email for your blog. It’s for branding purposes. I really wish somebody guided me on this one. Though easy, changing emails takes a lot of time. Your email should be the same as your blog’s name and use gmail. It’s very useful in the long run.

YOUR EMAIL SHOULD BE THE SAME AS YOUR’S BLOG NAME.

I use mommypehpot@gmail.com. From the list above (top mommy bloggers Philippines), My Mom- Friday uses mymomfriday@gmail.com as her email.

Step #3 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Open A Blog

Now it’s time to open a blog! Using your new email, create a blog at Blogger.com

What is Blogger? (from Wiki)

Blogger is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. It was developed by Pyra Labs, which was bought by Google in 2003. Generally, the blogs are hosted by Google at a subdomain of blogspot.com. Blogs can also be hosted in the registered custom domain of the blogger (like www.example.com)

So you use your email, create a profile, better to create a profile at Google+. Create a NEW BLOG, give your blog a title and address, which should be the same as your email, do not forget that.

For your blog address, if you want to use a dotcom address, you can do so. Here’s a detailed blog post on how to>> How to use your own dot com in your blogspot blog.

Step #4 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Design Your Blog

I’m thinking of skipping this part but I realized, a good looking blog is what pushes me to write. There are hundreds or even thousands of free templates for blogger blogs. You just need to remember this 3 things when you use a free blogger template:

It should be responsive so that it looks OK on most screen size, mobile, tablet, laptop or big monitor)
It should have a customizable header so you can change it to something that fits your blog and title (and yeah, taste)
Avoid dark background with white or light text. It’s an eyesore. Go for something simple and yet elegant.

Here are some Free Responsive Blogger Template that I could use:

Check out Mommy Pehpot Facebook Page for the links where you can download free blogger template.

Step #5 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Write On Your Blog

Now that your set up is done, it’s time to start writing! So what should you write first? Where do you start? I find it a lot easier to start with outlining what will be the main topics of your blog. These 3 main topics will also serve as your 3 top categories and will be your guide when you write your ABOUT ME page.

Create your ABOUT ME page which should include short but interesting stuff about you, what you write about and how they can contact you.

Write some blog post and get ready to be called a “Mommy Blogger”

Next Post: How To Meet other Mommy Bloggers and How To Get An Invite To Mommy Blogger Events.

How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set?

A lot of people has been asking me how much is Laneige Skin Care Set. Or how much do you need to start the Korean Skin Care routine. When I started doing this routine, I tried The Face Shop skin care (it is cheaper) first before using Laneige. I want to see first if the 10 steps Korean Skin Care is really effective and if I can really do all the routines. After finishing a set from The Face Shop (I used the green tea), I decided to give Laneige a try.

I first bought Laneige Hydration Trial Kit for 2000 Pesos. It lasted for more than 2 months and after two sets, I started buying full sized bottle. If my memory serves me right, I first bought the refiner then the emulsion and so on and so on. I’m glad I did it that way because if I bought all the products at once, I’ll be broke LOL

When I computed How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set, the amount was close to 10,000 Php! Ay! I can’t imagine myself spending that much to skin care. Nakakaloka! If you will buy all the products in the trial set in full sizes, here’s how much you need to spend:

Laneige Multi Cleanser- P1320
Laneige Power Essential Skin Refiner- P1300
Laneige Balancing Emulsion- P1800
Laneige Water Bank Essence- P1950
Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream- P1750
Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_EX- P1400

TOTAL: P9520

Oha?!? Can you really spend that much on skin care in one buying? Siguro, pero masakit sa bulsa di ba?!? So if you’re planning to buy a complete set of Laneige Skin Care, start with the trial set and build your stash from there.

But if you really must buy all in one shopping, head on to Althea Ph. How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set in Althea Ph?

How much is Laneige Skin Care Set

If you buy from Althea Ph, the whole set is only P6950 pesos. That’s 2570 Pesos off or almost 30% OFF!

And if you signed up at ALTHEA PH and use my code: MommyPehpot, you’ll get additional discount of 200 Pesos!

Althea Ph offers authentic Korean products at a discounted price. Since the products comes from Korea, shipping/ delivery takes about a week. I tried ordering from them a few weeks ago and I got from my products right on time (after a week). I can assure you that the products from Althea are all authentic. Aside from Laneige skin care products, here’s what you can order from Althea Philippines:

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask.. one of the coolest mask you’ll ever had! Order it at Althea Ph and see your pores disappear 🙂

Or you could buy and try this complete skin care set from Etude House. It’s a lot cheaper than Laneige right? If you’re new to Korean skin care routine and wants to give it a try but is hesitant to spend that much, you can try this brand too. Easier to put this on your bag:

Create an account at Althea Ph
Click skin care (upper left navigation)
Click Etude House from filter by Brand (left side)
Add to bag then type MommyPehpot on coupon code area then check out!

Oh that’s only P2320 tapos minus pa ang discount from my code.. so that would be 2120 na lang at free shipping pa! That’s the good thing about Althea, shipping is free for orders over 1500 pesos!

As I have said, Althea Ph also offers Korean make up brands such as Banila Co, Etude House, Holika Holika, Skin Food, Tony Moly and more! Now buying your favorite Korean products is easier and not to mention cheaper!

That two are currently on my wish list among other things haha

Althea Ph accepts Paypal, Credit card (visa and mastercard), American Express and through Dragonpay online payment solutions.

For OTC Banking: Banco de Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC), Chinabank, EastWest Bank (EWB), Landbank, Maybank, Philippine National Bank (PNB), RobinsonsBank, Security Bank, Sterling Bank of Asia, United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), and Unionbank

For OTC non Bank: Bayad Center, LBC branches, SM Payment Counters, Robinsons Department Stores (RDS), Cebuana Lhuillier and M.Lhuillier branches nationwide.

Ang saya saya di ba? Dati kase Paypal lang ang payment options sa Althea PH. Now we have more payment options! Kaya shop na ng Laneige Skin Care Set or any Korean products. Don’t forget to Sign up for a new account and use my code MommyPehpot to get an additional discount!

5 Things About Baby Skin That You Need To Know

I am very excited to share with you the 5 Things About Baby Skin That You Need To Know. To be honest, I didn’t know most of it until a few days ago during the launch of Belo Baby. I know I still need to learn a lot about babies and kids pero akala ko when it comes to caring for a baby, alam ko na lahat. When it comes to baby skin care, kaunti lang pala alam ko.

#1 Baby Skin is not like the adult skin

Baby skin is not fully developed unlike the skin of the adult. Baby’s skin is 20-30% thinner than the skin of the adults. Do you know the thinnest part of your skin? It’s the skin under your eyes. Just imagine how thin a baby’s skin is.

Baby skin is different from adult skin not just on the structure but also how the skin functions.

#2 Baby Skin is not as effective temperature regulator

One of the difference between the adult of the skin and baby skin is the ability to regulate temperature. Baby skin is not as effective when it comes to regulating the temperature. And because of that, baby is more susceptible to over heating or becoming too cold.

#3 Baby Skin is more prone to dry skin

Baby skin is more prone to dry skin because of its structure. Baby skin has less Natural Moisturizing Factor molecules that keeps the cells hydrated making the skin less capable of retaining moisture.

To keep the baby skin well moisturized, use baby lotion as often as possible, specially after taking a bath.

#4 Baby skin does not need to be washed often

Bathing can actually remove the skin’s natural oil and baby’s skin does not produce that much natural oil. Bathing often can lead to baby skin dryness.

Since baby skin does not need to be washed often, make everything bathing activity counts with your baby.

#5 Baby skin absorbs easily

Baby skin has fewer lipids (fats). Lipids serves as the solid barrier of the skin. This is one of the reason why baby’s skin is very sensitive. Their skin does not have an effective defense against damage. Given that, the skin of baby easily absorbs any thing we put onto it. When using any product for the baby, always make sure that it is safe for your baby.

Belo Baby Launch

When it comes to baby products that is perfectly safe to use for babies, Belo recently launched their new product line, the Belo Baby.

Being one of the top and most respected mommy bloggers, the #KumareBloggers were invited to be the one of the firsts to experience and try the newest product from Belo, the Belo Baby product line.

In developing Belo Baby product line, Belo R&D team were tasked to find the best natural, safe and gentle ingredients to put on the products. Cristalle Belo Henares were very proud in telling us that Belo Baby is clinically proven gentle on the skin for everyday use. They took meticulous care in choosing not only which ingredients to put in but also which to leave out. Crafted with care for the most delicate skin, for the most meticulous moms

What ingredients are included in Belo Baby and why?

Cocoa Butter

protects the skin from the outside
deeply moisturize the skin
relieves common skin irritations like rashes

Shea Butter

heals, protects nourishes and moisturizes skin from damage and dryness
naturally heals common skin conditions of babies like eczema and diaper rash
natural, gentle and soft

Sweet Almond Oil

has the ability to lock moisture into the skin
good exfoliator to help remove dead skins cells and stimulate development of healthier skin
safe for all skin types

What ingredients are not included in Belo Baby and why?

Formaldehyde
Tetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Tallowate
Phthalates
Parabens
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Dmdm Hydantoin

These ingredients are known skin irritants and some are carcinogenic or cancer causing.

During the launch, Belo Baby ambassadors were also introduced, Nicole Hernandez De Los Angeles, Patty Laurel-Filart and Kelly Misa-Fernandez.

Belo Baby line includes hair and body wash, face and body lotion and a bar soap that is crafted with care for the most delicate skin, for the most meticulous moms

It also includes baby cologne that comes in 3 variants.

Belo Baby products is now available in all leading supermarkets, groceries and department stores. It will soon be available nationwide and even at your favorite convenience stores.

You can also buy Belo Baby online:

Suggested retail price for Belo Baby line are as follows:

Belo Baby Colognes- P79.75
Belo Baby Bar Soap- P79.75
Belo Baby Hair and Body Wash- P219.75
Belo Baby Body lotion- P224.75

It’s relatively cheap considering that is made from natural ingredients.

Learn more about Belo Baby thru their social media accounts:

Belo Baby Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/belobabylove
Belo Baby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belobabylove
Belo Baby Twitter: https://twitter.com/belobabylove
Hashtag: #BeloBaby

During the launch, mommy bloggers got to take home the complete line of Belo Baby (and Belo Essentials SunExpert products). I have been using it with Baby Marius for almost a week now. Product review (and a giveaway) soon!