Greetings Earthlings

Speaking of Mothering Earthlings, over the weekend, I met Rone Valles Guerrero of Mothering Earthlings, which reminded me! OMG! I promised her back in November that I'd write about her online clothing store that specializes in children's clothes (she has pieces for babies and mamas too!). It's a site that just has to be shared because it's filled with pieces that's perfect for when you want to buy unique gifts for the little ones in your life.

A mom of two boys, Rone started Mothering Earthlings to encourage self-expression. You can find quirky children's clothing and ever reliable cloth diapers and accessories brands like Agoo, BumbleBear, Fin + Me, Googoo & Gaga, Green Sproutlets, In The Crib, Proud Mama, Ines Moda Infantil, Spinkie, Next9, and Jelly Nelly in her shop. 

Every item in her shop has a lot of character. Cute, spunky and full of personality, like these:

Sunflower Power dress from googoo&gaga, Php750 

Butterfly pillow in Sea Camouflage from Spinkie, Php1,175

Erika dress from Ines Moda Infantil, Php650 

Kimono onesie from In The Crib, Php350

Future Azkals tee from Tot Couture, Php350

What sets Mothering Earthlings apart from most Filipino online shopping sites is that Mothering Earthlings has two online shops - one for the local market and one for the international market. After all, Rone and her family spent over a decade living in Spain, and is very much attuned to the fact that Filipinos based abroad have a hankering for all things Pinoy. 

The Philippine shop was launched mid February 2011. It has retail prices in pesos, payment options of Philippine Paypal, GCash or bank deposit.

The international shop was launched on August 2, 2011. The international shop has retail prices in US$ and accepts international Paypal payments and credit card options via Paypal. The international shop not only brings Filipino brands to the world but it is a place where Filipinos abroad can buy Filipino brands. A bonus too is that Filipinos based abroad can shop not only for themselves but also buy and send presents for their family and friends back home. 

Visit Mothering Earthlings via their:
Philippine Shop - www.motheringearthlings.com
International Shop - www.motheringearthlingsshop.shopify.com

For inquiries:  
Telephone - 217.6622
Mobile - 09178246432
Email - earthingsmama@gmail.com

For updates:
Like their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/motheringearthlings

For a glimpse into the Earthlings life:
Vist Rone's blog - motheringearthlings.blogspot.com

Jelly Nelly

Jelly shoes and sandals are a fun alternative to flip flops, and tad bit more stylish of course.

But not all jelly shoes and sandals are made the same. I remember wearing cheap jelly glitter sandals from Marks & Spencer, which I would step out in, back in college during rainy days. I had them as flats (my then five year old sister had the same pair, we bought our jellies in the children's section of M&S haha) and another pair was heeled. Remember these? 90s flashback!

I have the pricier but yummy smelling Melissa sandals which come in the brightest colors and now I have Jelly Nelly Dani sandals, which are so comfy that the plastic doesn't rub into the feet at all. Plus they come in hues like clear, gray and turquoise.

Plus, its made out of Eco Jelly - "the latest technology in material composition that follows the safest and strictest standards, making sure it does not cause harm to the environment."

It's really cute, and beach perfect. Especially if you're not the aqua socks wearing type and want something more feminine. It goes with everything too, shorts, tunic dresses, even jeans if you wear a pair in the city.

The thing with Eco Jelly though, and I don't know if other Jelly Nelly owners have the same experience, is that it kind of starts to smell funky when not exposed to air. When I got my Jelly Nelly sandals, I kept them inside the plastic packaging and stored them in my closet. A couple of weeks later, when I took them out to wear, it sort of smelled, and I know it's not my feet because it's a brand new pair no! Heehee. Other than that, I have no complaints! They're affordable (only Php845/pair) and cute, so what's not to like!

Plus, they have little girl sizes so your Mini Me can wear the same pair as yours (although little girl sizes come in prettier colors like light blue, lavender and pink)!

Jelly Nelly is available at select boutiques in Metro Manila, Bacolod, Cebu and online via Mothering Earthlings. For the complete list of physical stores, click HERE!

For updates and to learn more about the Jelly Nelly brand, visit their website (www.jellynelly.com) and like them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jellynellysandals).