Mommy, do you dream of a relaxing day out that will let you forget about your worries and chores? Even just for a short time. Many of us will say YES but the problem is many of us don’t have the time, determination, and budget to prioritize ourselves.
According to mom and psychologist Michelle Santos, majority of moms feel guilty whenever they catch themselves in enjoyment. Bakit nga ba? I think it is because motherhood taught us to love selflessly and to always put our family first, especially when we have unresolved problems – tulad nalang ng financial problems.
Sun Life Philippines teaches moms how investing ease worries about children’s future
While financial products such as educational plan and mutual funds have been in the market for a long time, only a few mothers use this tool in helping them achieve their goals. One of the most important goals us moms have is of course, our children’s education.
The problem is, not many of us know about how financial planning can help solve our biggest worries and fears. Yung tipong makakatulog ka ng mahimbing without wondering if your child can go to high school or college. This is on top of the many demands and “ought to be’s” for modern moms.
This is why Sun Life Philippines is launching Mom’s Day Out, a financial literacy initiative that previews the relaxation and peace of mind that investment products can bring. All mothers with children age 7 and below can experience Sun Life’s Mom’s Day Out by liking the Sun Life Philippines Facebook Page and registering through the email address below. A registration fee of P500 is required to reserve a slot BUT will be refunded during the event day.
I joined the first batch and here’s my experience. Remember, the P500 registration is just to confirm your interest but is returned during the actual event. Technically, this is a free activity you don’t want to miss.
Top 3 Mom’s Day Out Experience with Sun Life Philippines
1. Luxury lunch experience at Bloom by IM Hotel
It is my first time at IM Hotel, it is known for being a new Japanese hotel that boasts of its own “onsen” or Japanese spa. The first order of the day was to enjoy lunch at Bloom Restaurant with fellow mothers who registered. I’m sure I’m not the only mom who relished a dining experience where we don’t have to cook or clean up after!
I love my family but I always appreciate getting a time out to be with myself and socialize with other people. This is especially true if you work from home and sometimes feel isolated, with very little socialization from other people apart from your kids and spouse.
The lunch buffet spread featured Filipino, American, and Japanese dishes. It was such a treat, may pa-kape pa! Bloom also offers dessert in their buffet menu that participants enjoyed with the relaxing and luxurious ambiance of this restaurant.
2. Relaxing authentic Japanese Onsen Experience
The second item in the Mom’s Day Out itinerary is a full body massage. During this treat, you can also enjoy the sauna and the Jacuzzi before enjoying the massage of your choice. Take this opportunity to reflect on your achievements, not just as a mom but as the person that you are today. You deserve this!
The facilities of the Onsen are all 5-star, from the shower rooms to your own private massage room. It’s amazing how a change of setting and ambiance can help us moms instantly unwind. Sabi nga sa Frozen, “it’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small”.
The massage therapist told me I had very stiff shoulders and that lamig and stress has collected in them. She asked when my last massage was and I honestly cannot remember. Thanks to Mom’s Day Out, my internal knots were fixed and I felt balanced thereafter.
3. Mom’s Day Out Talk on Family and Money Management
Last but not the least, the Mom’s Day Out includes an insightful talk from two speakers. At the time of my experience, it was mom psychologist Michelle Santos and Mylene Seguismundo of Sun Life Philippines. Michelle talked about finding balance in motherhood. Her talk highlighted the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of our children better.
Mylene talked about the challenges and worries that moms face about their children’s education and how insurance products like the Sun Life My Future Fund can significantly help. This product is actually featured in this Sun Shorts Film called She Said, She Said. Watch the struggles of a single mom in raising her daughter and how Sun Life My Future Fund became her partner in putting her child through college.
I wrote about She Said, She Said here which is a truly relatable short film. I am not a single mom but I’m sure we all had times when we felt alone and we were doing it all by ourselves. Moms nowadays are proactive and taking charge of my child’s future is one that I am proud of.
Sun Life My Future Fund Explained
How can Sun Life MyFuture Fund help fund your child’s education? MyFuture Fund is a variable life insurance option that will encourage you to save and invest regularly to reach your desired financial goal i.e. your child’s college education.
It allows you to participate and invest in high yielding instruments like stocks (equity), bonds, and more that offer higher potential earnings for your money. I’m sure you’ve heard about the stock market and for many, it sounds complicated and risky. For me, it really is especially if you don’t know what you are doing! This is why financial companies like Sun Life Philippines makes it easier by offering products like MyFuture Fund that times your investment for you to maximize earnings, preserve and minimize risk, and help ensure that your fund (and earnings) are ready when you need them – when your child starts college for example.
How much does Sun Life MyFuture Fund cost?
The fund can have a time frame of 5, 10, 15, and up to 25 years. For education, the target date is at 15-20 years. Based on the TV commercial below, you can invest as little as P2,900 monthly or 34,000 for 10 years. On the 20th year i.e. 2035 if you invested last year, your fund’s value has the potential to grow to 1 million pesos.
If you think about it, investing P2,900 a month is not that hard. Find areas in your budget that you can trim or how about ways to supplement your income? MyFuture Fund is a convenient way to invest and grow your money securely. It will help us moms relax and breathe, saving and investing is something us moms can definitely do to enjoy peace of mind about our children’s future.
It’s your turn to enjoy a Mom’s Day Out!
Register now for the next Mom’s Day Out happening on July 1 and 15. My experience allowed me to understand that moms like us can make our money work for us, so we won’t need to work as hard. Our worries about our children’s future will always be there but, with sound financial planning and proactive investing – everyday can feel like a relaxing day out!
P.S. I also received a goodie bag at the end of the session. It included products from TWG, Messy Bessy, Celeteque, True Tea Iced Tea, Working Mom Magazine, and a plush doll of Sun Life’s mascot called Sunny!
I hope you also register and enjoy the same experience. It’s time for your Mom’s Day Out!
Mommy Lace is a blogger from the Philippines. She started this blog to share information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, childcare, family, and health.
