Date: Feb 27, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Motif : Green
Theme: Frugalicious/Pagtitipid
Decors were the least of my priorities. I was happy with the ambiance at Guilly’s but felt I needed simple centerpieces to add a party feel to our event.
Of all the balloon suppliers I inquired with, only Jojo of Mr Balloonatix had rates that matched my eensy winsy budget. Come baptism day, I was surprised that he used metallic balloons. Our mommy and lola guests were happy to take home the centerpieces.
I highly recommend Mr Balloonatix to busy budget-concious mommies who like suppliers who quickly reply to email and SMS.
For the gifts for the godparents, I wanted something that 1) is color green, 2) would not be just another dust-collector 3) is within my budget and 4) would remind them of being responsible for a precious life. These uber cute cactus plants perfectly meet all four criteria.
Since I was working on a Frugalicous theme, I initially wanted to DIY the giveaways. I had my eyes set on making towel lollipops. however, after computing the total cost and factoring in the effort needed, I decided to give up the DIY idea.
Come reception, the cactus plants were a hit! I just wish I ordered more of the bigger cactus plants for the great grandmothers.
April, my supplier, is very accommodating, courteous and replies fast. Although I never got to talk or meet her in person, I can sense the passion she has for her plants based on the SMS exchanges that we had.
P.S.
I always reply when I receive requests for copies of the poems. Please check your SPAM folder if you haven’t heard from me. Look for the MaquiFranky sender
eek! cute the cactus plants as giveaways!!!
Love the cactus/green plants for the godparents. Could I inquire what’s on the card? I can’t read it and would love to see what’s on it.
Thank you!
Raquel
Hi Raquel! Thanks for dropping by. There are two sets of poems , one for godfathers and one for the ninangs. I foud several poems online and mashed into one. Here is the one for the ninangs:
NINANG
Godmothers have no wands or wings,
So they work with wisdom, love and things
A Godmother is a gift sent from heaven above
Bringing kisses and hugs and never ending love
I want you know how lucky I feel to have a Godmother like you
Someone who always loves me no matter what I do
Much love, Aki
My Baptism Day. 2.27.10 Magallanes Church / Guilly’s G5
may i ask contact numbers of april your supplier for cactus…thank you…
Hi Ronelie! Thanks for visiting my blog.
Unfortunately, I dont have her number anymore. MY sim kase was formatted.
I found her from Sulit.com.ph. Just type in Cactus.
hi! your ideas for your son’s baptism was really great..i love them!would it be okay if i copy the poems for the godparents and your guest sheet? my daugther’s christening is on the 25th and i’m sooo stressed slashed nervous thinking bout all the stuff to make it fun and memrable for my guests…and for my baby (when time comes that she’ll know about it..)luckily i found your blog..
hoping you’d consider my request..thanksomuch!
Hi Aize!
Thank you for visiting my blog!
Tell me about stress! PAF Aerospace Museum cancelled our reservation one month before my son’s 1st bday party!
sure sure, go ahead. I think I still have softcopies of the poems and guest sheets. Let me know na lang if you want me to email ‘em to you.
hello! … am currently preparing for our 1st baby’s baptism this coming December. I never thought it would be this stressful! Glad to have come across your blog — saw a lot of ideas, thanks! I’ve some questions, if you don’t mind…how was the venue for your reception…like you, am also trying to work within a certain budget (which is not a lot)… how would you rate the venue, service and their food? did you have a small program pa ba o no need na. Lastly, would like to ask for your permission if I can also copy the poems you made for the Ninongs/Ninangs, as well as the Guest Sheet Idea… =)
Thanks!
Hi Au! thanks for visiting! I sent my answers to your questions via PM.
Happy party planning!
Yes! Yes! received your reply thru PM, thanks!
It’s getting a bit stressful na pala kapag palapit na ung event and you still feel it’s not coming together ung plans mo..hehe. To think baptism pa lang ‘to.. in a few months ung 1st birthday naman ang isipin ko…hehe.
Will keep you posted on how everything goes.
Thanks, again.
Hi Mommie!
Magkano yung cactus at san mo binili?
Hehehehe..
I ordered it online via Sulit. Sorry I dont have the supplier’s contact number anymore but if you search Cactus in Sulit, I am sure lalabas. My contact person was april.
I forgot the rates too. so sorry. If i am not mistaken 20 bucks for the baby cactus, and 50 for the bigger. Am not sure ha. pls check na lang with April.
Sis,
nagorder na din ako kay ms. april.. nag-pay ako last thursday.. 30 regular cacti for ninongs.. =p
thanks for the idea ah! =p
hi, okay lang to ask how much you spent for the balloons and what’s included?
noreen, i am so sorry for the late reply.
I only ordered centerpieces. Eacg cost 100 pesos.
Hi. What is written on the cactus as well as the frame? I love your idea of giving away plants. -a
Curious mommy
Im sorry wasnt able to see the previous messages
really really nice idea 
Hi Mench, sendd me a PM if you want the other poems
hi sis, can i also get a copy of your poems and guest sheets hehe! they’re really nice! you can email me at joe_u1u@yahoo.com
hi sis! thanks for dropping by. i will send them to you within the week.
Sent, sis! pls check your spam folder.
hi! can i ask a copy of your poem and your message on your give aways.. my email ad is oslet_md@yahoo.com. thank you
Thanks for visiting, Roselle!
I will forward them to you by the end of the week.
gud day! I really interested your give aways. How can I order this?
Hello! I ordered the cactus plants from a vendor from sulit. Sorry I dont hve her contact numbers anymore but her name is April. I think she is still listed in Sulit
Hello!
can i ask a copy of your poem and your message on your give aways and frames.. my email ad is maricelsacayan@yahoo.com. thank you
Hi! Among all the ideas posted, your idea is really cool.. My baby girl will bebaptised early next month and I have no idea what to do since I’m in a tight budget. I like your idea of cactus! Can I also ask for a copy of your poems for the godparents and guest sheet?
Will really appreciate it. I hope you still can read this.
God bless your family! Thanks..
My email is frechiebelle28@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Hi Frechie!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
I sent the poems and guestsheets via email just now. So sorry for the delay. Please do check your Spam folder if the message is not in your inbox.
Happy party planning!
hi sis, can i also get a copy of your poems and guest sheets hehe! they’re really nice! you can email me at jellyace_c@yahoo.com…
sure! i will send em today
hi there, can i also have copy of the poems for ninangs and ninongs…love your idea! my baby’s baptismal is this coming dec 11. my email is maryterraternal@gmail.com. thanks!
sent already, Mary!
please check your spam mails.
happy planning!
hi, can i also get a copy of your poems and guest sheets
they’re really nice! please email me at canrubio@yahoo.com
sure! Will send it now. please check your SPAM folder if you dont see me email in your inbox
hi maqui, just checked my email (inbox and SPAM folder) and was not able to receive your email…
maqui, just got your email, thank you for sharing
You are welcome!
sis, wala me na receive…=(
Hi Mary, alam mo, niresend ko pero nagbounce pa rin. Do you have an alternate email add?
Hello, your idea of cactus is great? can i have a copy of the poems for the ninongs also?
Hi mommy maqui, i love the idea about the guest sheets, can you email me a copy along with the poems for ninongs and ninangs, would really appreaciate it. thanks a bunch …..
Sent yesterday! Happy Planning!
thanks so much.
Hi, I admire how you made everything =) very creative. Good job Mommy…by the way I’d like to ask permission if I can also copy your message to Ninang and Ninong ? thank you so much
Sent already.
hi sis! i found your blog thru n@w! i love reading your blog..and i love how you prepared for your son’s baptism. Sis, pa copy din ako ng poem mo for the godparents. here’s my ad: ying_naig@yahoo.com. Thanks
thanks for reading my blog, sis!
please check your email
Hi! I’m so glad I found your blog, gave me some ideas…..I’m going crazy right now!
Anyway……,can you please email me the poems for the godparents and your guest sheet? I would gladly appreciate it. My email add. mrsbay6@yahoo.com God bless! And thank you for sharing your talent.
Sorry for the delay. Sent the poems and guestsheets via email just now
Thank you so much for your time , I’m really glad I found your blog! Your ideas will help me BIG TIME!!!! I’m very greatful! Keep it up!!Again, I do really appreciate your kindness sharing your ideas…..God Bless!
me too, copy of ur poems and the guest sheet. kindly email me pls,pls, CANEDOIRISH@ROCKETMAIL.COM. really loved way your idea…. tnx sis!
Sent already
Hello! Everything looked just great! Such a awesome job you did! Can I please have a copy of your poems too? Thank you in advance!
Hi Rebecca. I sent you an email yesterday.
hi! loove your ideas! sooo loove the poems for the godparents! can i ask for the copies of them? and the guest sheet? and also the contact numbers of mr.ballonatix? thankyou somuch! my daughter’s baptism will be on the 25th! thankyou for sharing your great ideas! here’s my email add mitzimagno@yahoo.com thanks again!
and also where did you get colored candles? thanks!
i think i used the plain white ones. I just covered them with gift wrapping paper.
Will send now, Mitzi.
hi can I also ask for the copy of the poems for godparents,,also the guest sheet??? your blog is very helpful… joan_003479@yahoo.com
Sure! Will email them to you in a bit
hello maqui! I’m planning my little girl’s baptism. Is it possible that I get also a copy of the poem and guest sheets? Will appreciate it very much. TY.
I love your ideas on your son’s baptism! Can i ask a copy of your poem and your message on your give aways and frames.. my email ad is nylivur.millan@gmail.com. Thank you.
sorry for the delay! sent!
Hi! Im so glad i found your blog. Your ideas for your son’s baptism were so cool. Is it okay if i would do the same for my son’s baptism next month? Can i ask a copy of the poems and guest sheet? I would really appreciate it. My email is alma_gollayan@yahoo.com. TY.
sent!
Hi! Thanks sa blog mo.. Malaking tulong for me lalo na im preparing for my daughters baptism. Can i ask if pede ako makakuha ng copy ng poem mo? thanks.
Here’s my email add. sheila_pot@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Hi shiela, sorry for approving your comment just now. I sent the poems to you via email weeks ago. let me know if you received them
Hi Maqui,
Can I ask for the poem and the message on the giveaways?
Thanks Maqui! Cyber kisses to AKi.
Deanne
Deanne, i sent the poems via email last month. i hope you were able to receive them
hello! i just found your blog, and thanks for your wonderful idea, u r gifted with much to share! Can i copy it? I would like to ask also for the content of your poems and guest sheet.. This is my eadd emgie72@yahoo.com. I would appreciate much if you will send me asap, please… Thanks in advance and happy new year!
hi emgie. i sent them via email last month. i hope you got it.
Can I ask for the poems, message on the giveaways and guest sheet also. Thank you very much. God bless Maqui.
Hi there! Sent! Please check your spam folder if the email is not in your inbox. apologies for the delay!
Hi!
love your ideas! 
ok lang po pa email dn nung poems,the guest sheet format? mekzarcoirez@yahoo.com.. Thanks. 
Hi there! Sent! Please check your spam folder if the email is not in your inbox. apologies for the delay!
I love your ideas! Please send me a copy of the poems. Love it! Thanks. chottie12@yahoo.com
Sent last March 31st. Let me know if you received it
hi,
i was glad to come across your blog, binyag na kasi ng baby ko by may. could i have a copy of the poem and the guest sheet. thank you. you can sent it in sheen05@live.com thank u.
Sent last March 31st. Let me know if you received it
Hi ma’am! I just came across your blog as i was looking for a souvenir/giveaway for my son’s baptism on May 18. Yay! Super lapit na at kapapanganak ko lng last april 2 maam.
Thank you for posting this blog. Very informative po. I would like to request for a copy of the poems ma’am. Kindly send it to to my email ad. Thank you very much po. More power!