Colors of Us is a children's coloring book (available as a digital download) showcasing the beautiful artwork interpretations of various illustrators in a collaborative effort to inspire unity in diversity. 

We all are now learning just how imperative it is to have conversations with our children about race, teaching them to embrace diversity and to live harmoniously in a multi-cultural world.

It is not only our desire that this collaborative project brings awareness to the beauty of our diverse world, but that it also supports organizations that are aligned with this cause. With that said, we have chosen three organizations to which 100% of the profits will be distributed, as outlined below. 

• Embrace Race (embracerace.org): An organization that provides resources for parents to teach their children about race.  We at Lil' Balikbayan believe that equipping and empowering the next generation to make positive contributions to society is our responsibility as parents and our legacy,

• The Loveland Foundation 

  (thelovelandfoundation.org): Provides financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy.  We at Lil' Balikbayan support the mental health and self-care of women, especially, who are usually the heart of the home and family, recognizing that the family unit is the foundation of society.

• Project Katutubong Pilipino: 

  (https://www.katutuboproject.org): A long-term documentary project showcasing the beauty and depth of Philippine indigenous cultures and highlighting the many environmental and social issues these groups are currently facing.  We at Lil' Balikbayan want to recognize the tremendous diversity that lies within our homeland of the Philippines.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Your purchase of "Colors of Us" comes with the digital download coloring book featuring a compilation of beautifully illustrated artwork from various talented artists. All of the artwork inspires the theme of unity in diversity.

To go along with the theme of multiculturalism and beauty depicted in a variety of skin tones, you have the option of pairing the coloring book with the Crayola Multicultural line of crayons, colored pencils, and markers consisting of shades that represent assorted skin tones. (8-count box each set).  In addition to these coloring tools, a collector's mini button pin is included - a fun display of hands in various skin tones overlapping a planet Earth backdrop.  

"COLORS OF US" PRODUCT OPTIONS

• $10 -Digital Only: Lifetime access to the digital download of the "Colors of Us" Coloring Book. You will receive updates of additions to the coloring book as we accept ongoing submissions from artists who would like to contribute. 

• $25 -Complete Set: Digital download of the "Colors of Us" Coloring Book (as described above) + Crayola Multicultural line of crayons, colored pencils, and markers (8-count box each set) + "Colors of Us" collector's mini button pin (1.75")  (Deadline to order is July 10).

Delivery of the Product:

The digital "Colors of Us" coloring book will be available for download worldwide the week of July 20th. For those who order the Complete Set - the digital coloring book paired with the Crayola coloring set and mini button pin - the tangible products will be shipped that same week (shipping within the US only). 

Contributing Artists:

We are proud to feature the following illustrators who have contributed thus far:

• Ethel Martinez @gunita_designs
• Oliver Akuin @oakuin
• Justine Gilbuena @justine.gilbuena
• Jamie Ortiz @jamieortiz
• Jake Gavino @jakeisco0l
• Jomike Tejido @jomiketejido
• Linh Dalangin @linhdalangin
• Karen Alleluia @karenalleluia
• Aileen Sansano @ais_photosanddesigns
• Angel Trazo @angeltrazo
• Bailey Phommavong @larblai
• Gel Relova @fisheecalamari
• And more!

Because of the digital nature of the product, you will have lifetime access to any updates of additional coloring pages submitted by more artists along the way!

A special thank you to all of these artists who were so generous with their time and talent to come alongside our vision to inspire unity in diversity.  And "maraming salamat" - thank you so much - to those of you who choose to support this cause!  

The Birthday Box - A Pancit + Pabitin Party. Customary of children’s birthday celebrations in the Philippines are these two elements: PANCIT - the ultimate Filipino party food consisting of stir-fried noodles that symbolize long life, and the PABITIN - a fun party activity in which kids grab for candy and treats much like the Mexican piñata. This box gives families the opportunity to explore these Philippine customs through crafting, coloring, and cooking. Contents include Francesca: Isa, Dalawa, Sorpresa, a birthday party-themed audio/e-book by @philipandanapublishing, a unique paper craft by @mardoodlerstudio, and an artisanal langka/jackfruit-flavored birthday cake by @justforkeyks, ready to be decorated with the enclosed frosting and fruity pebbles toppings! That sure sounds like a party to me! 

And no fun birthday party is complete without a party favor. Enter the Collector’s Mini Button Pin depicting a cutsie pancit and pabitin to commemorate the family’s exploration of this box. In fact, a commemorative button pin will be included in each Lil’ Balikbayan cultural exploration box that is released as a sort of badge of completion. We know your kids will be eager to collect them all!

So whether it be a Quarantine Birthday, Belated Birthday, Half Birthday, or Unbirthday, this box will give your family a reason to celebrate with a Pancit + Pabitin Party! 

BOX CONTENTS:

-Pancit Craft 

-Mini Pabitin Craft 

-Pabitin Coloring Craft designed by Marie Maresco of @mardoodlerstudio

-Artisanal Twinkie-inspired cake in jackfruit “langka” flavor and cake decorating kit by Chef Jae of @justforkeyks, plus a birthday candle  (The cake may be enjoyed upon arrival or if you would like to save it for a later date, it may be refrigerated for 7-10 days or frozen for up to a month) 

- Francesca: Isa, Dalawa, Sorpresa A Fabulous Celebration” Bilingual Tagalog English Audio/E-book by Cel Tria of @philipandanapublishing (*Compatible with Apple devices only).

-Pancit Sauce Mix + Recipe

-Collector’s Mini Button Pin (1.25”)

-Cultural Discovery Booklet including lyrics for “Maligayang Bati”, the Happy Birthday song in Tagalog

-(Optional) Personal Message to the recipient may be included if desired (You may type the message in the "Add A Note to Your Order" field when viewing your Cart.

-Packed & shipped in a mini balikbayan box

BOX DETAILS:

-$38/box with Free Shipping (Nationwide -U.S.)

-“Kapatid Kit” sibling add-on: $12 additional per sibling, up to 2 siblings. Includes an extra set of the following contents: pancit craft, mini pabitin craft, pabitin coloring craft, birthday cake (with decorating kit and candle) and collector’s mini button pin.

-Order deadline: Saturday, 7/4/2020

-Boxes ship the week following the order deadline from Los Angeles and usually arrives in 1-3 business days (but can vary with some instances of unexpected delays due to COVID)

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN PLACING ORDER:

- The "Francesca: Isa, Dalawa, Sorpresa" e-Book will be sent via e-mail the week orders ship. To be sure it gets sent to the recipient, please enter the recipient's e-mail address associated with their Apple device account in the "Add A Note to Your Order" field when viewing your Cart.

- Giving it as a gift? We can include a personalized, handwritten note. Simply enter the message you would like in the "Add A Note to Your Order" field when viewing your Cart.

*Product Update: The Philippines, Delivered is currently sold out but we will bring it back in stock in the future. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @lilbalikbayan and/or sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. Thank you for your support!

The Philippines, Delivered

June 12 marks the day the Philippines declared independence from Spain in 1898. In celebration of this day, we are paying tribute to the homeland with a multi-sensory experience: “The Philippines, Delivered.”

The second in our cultural exploration box series, “The Philippines, Delivered” will take you to the Philippines through the five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing while

exploring some of the official, as well as unofficial, national symbols of the Philippines.  Explore the taste of Mango, the national fruit, and the scent of Sampaguita, the national flower. Have fun with several vibrant stickers of popular Filipino-inspired symbols such as the Jeepney, the national vehicle, and Adobo, the national dish. Learn about the Bahay Kubo (nipa hut) as the national house through a craft and song. With the variety of multisensory experiences, families will have the opportunity to journey together through the Philippines in an enjoyable and engaging way.

And not only is June the month of Philippine Independence, but it is also Philippine Environment Month - a time to acknowledge and give effort towards the protection, enhancement, and development of the country's environment. To honor this, the box also includes an upcycled craft, transforming the mini balikbayan box that it’s shipped in into the Philippines’ National House - the Bahay Kubo.  Complementing the Bahay Kubo is the “Barong Boy” sticker by @superduperworks, representing the Philippines National Costume. This adorable sticker along with four other premium Filipino-inspired stickers by Super Duper Works are a super duper fun addition to the box!

As with all of the boxes in our series, “The Philippines, Delivered” includes a Collector’s Mini Button Pin commemorating each cultural exploration. When they see this pin of a smiley Philippine sun, the kiddos won’t be able to help but smile back!

Box Contents:

-Bahay Kubo Upcycled Craft

-Dried Mangoes Snack

-Sampaguita Perfume Balm Sample

-Mini Philippine Flag

-5 Premium Stickers by @superduperworks

-Collector’s Mini Button Pin

-Cultural Discovery Booklet

Box Details:

-$33/Box

-Free U.S. shipping nationwide

-Sent in a mini Balikbayan box

-Order at lilbalikbayan.com

-Place your order by Sun, 6/21

-Ships Tues, 6/23 from Los Angeles (Usually arrives 1-3 business days, but times can vary or have unexpected delays due to COVID-19)

-Can be purchased for yourself and your family and also given as a gift

It is our hope that “The Philippines, Delivered” shares a piece of Philippine culture with you, delivered straight to your door.