(Pep.Ph) Stay-at-home mom Aleli Villanueva proves that it’s possible to make your kids’ birthday celebrations memorable without spending a lot of money.
She tells PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in an interview via Facebook Messenger that she started making do-it-yourself (DIY) birthday parties for her kids in 2016, when her husband’s work took them to the province.
She explains, “Kadalasan sa mga barrio kami na-a-assign. Walang malls, restaurants, kahit fast food chains. Malayo na kami sa city kaya need umisip at gumawa ng something special para maging special ang araw ng kids.
“Gusto ko sila mabigyan ng beautiful memories at happy childhood kahit paano, nang hindi gumagastos ng malaki. So nag-DIY ako.”
Armed with creativity, love for crafts, and thrifting, Aleli starts preparing for each party months in advance.
The stay-at-home mom who is currently based in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya with her family explains, “Pinapanood ko paulit-ulit iyong movie. Example, Disney movies. Inaaral ko ang theme na gagawin (story, characters at color theme at font) ‘tapos iisip ng food na puwede, iyong nakikita sa animation.”
She is meticulous when it comes to the details as she says, “Paying attention sa details para talagang themed. Tumitingin din ako ideas sa internet ‘tapos nilalagyan ko ng sariling touches.”.. Read More
