Binge eating over the holidays is a widely accepted practice. And since my in-laws from Laguna province were also here in Manila during the time, we had a mini celebration at eat-all-you-can restaurant in Trinoma, Yakimix. The holiday buffet rate was PhP 660 per person, without the drinks all you can option. We were given […]
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Reversible Baby Shoes and Newborn SocksI kept all of Zaiel’s wardrobe from 3 years ago so I only had to shop for a few items before our baby Neo arrives. Aside from the necessities, we bought him a new pair of reversible baby booties and 3 pairs of newborn socks. Baby feet tend to grow really fast so we only […]
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We Love the Couple App for iPhone and AndroidCouple mobile app for Android and iPhone is our favorite messaging app for couples. We’ve downloaded the app for the purpose of sending messages to each other for free but it’s actually more than just a messaging app. It includes other fun, interactive features for couples like us to enjoy. This app […]
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Recipe: Easy Beef Salpicao by Erwan HeussaffHubby and I recently tried a new recipe. I’m a follower of Erwan Heussaff‘s food blog and I remembered his blog post about his Beef Salpicao recipe so we checked it out. Cooking instructions are pretty easy so we gave it a shot. It was our first home-cooked Beef Salpicao ever and we had happy […]
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Cheap Purchases from TCAT Philippines Groupon WebsiteMy Rating: [rating=3] My first online purchase experience from TCAT Philippines groupon website last December 2012 was fast and hassle-free. I was skeptical at first but I placed my orders anyway. I ordered a few fashion & styling items and to my relief, I received them after a few days (within a week). They responded […]
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Chuck’s Grub Fish & Chips: The Full MontyWe visited the Chuck’s Grub Fish & Chips chippy shop at the Sky Garden in SM City North EDSA a few months ago. Ray had been looking forward to try their fish fillets and so we did when we had our regular family weekend bonding. My husband is a seafood lover; He devours almost anything […]
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Rhea Alcohol: Scented with MoisturizerDo you always bring a bottle of rubbing alcohol or a hand sanitizer with you? Personally, I can’t leave home without it. Bacteria and viruses are everywhere and they can easily be carried and transferred from one person to another. I can’t afford to get sick and I can’t allow my […]
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Maybelline Baby Lips: No More Chapped Lips!My Rating: [rating=5] I happened to pass by Watsons some time ago and purchased the first lip balm I set my eyes on. I guess it was a fortunate stroke of serendipity because I found the best lip balm for me – Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm. I’ve had, for a very long time, dry […]
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Beer Gift Basket for my Husband from The Bottle Shop, Global Beer Exchange PHA surefire way to get to your man’s heart (and belly!) is to give him a beer gift basket or a beer bouquet. My love gift to my husband doesn’t resemble a bouquet or even include a basket because I knew then that he would prefer a simple wrapping (actually, it was just me being […]
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Preparing for Childbirth: My Hospital Bag ChecklistAll my bags are packed, I’m ready to go! Yes, I’ve already prepared my hospital bag just in case I give birth earlier than my due date, April 1. Preparing for childbirth isn’t totally new to me and it’s so much easier this time around, being one of those been-there, done-that mommies. First time moms […]
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My First Batch of Samples from Sample Room PHSo this was my first batch of samples from Sample Room PH (too late of a post but I’m going to catch up anyway until my 5th batch!). So my first orders were Kiehl’s Acai Damage Correcting Moisturizer and Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua for Women. I had to maximize my sample points but […]
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Philips Unveils New Dock for the iPhone 5Philips Room to Room Docking Speaker DS3205 is the newest addition to Philips speaker roster. It’s the perfect speaker dock for iPhone 5 and the latest iPods with their new connection ports. Apple lovers can now enjoy loud and clear music anytime at home. Philips Room to Room Docking Speaker […]
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Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion and Herbal ShampooNovuhair is known for helping men and women with their hair loss dilemma, in fact it is one of the safest and most effective treatment for hair loss and other scalp disorders in the market today. It is the result of years of research and testing of various herbal ingredients, essential oils, and co-factor nutrients […]
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Nursing Moms Joined The Bull Runner Dream Marathon 2013A dream run for moms took place at The Bull Runner Dream Marathon 2013 wherein nursing mothers not only ran— they expressed milk too! Joining a 42 kilometers marathon is no easy feat, even for seasoned athletes. So it is exceptional to see moms join the event. They did not only finished the […]
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Tous Les Jours Cutie Bear Cake for my Little WarriorMy Rating: [rating=5] Zaiel, my little warrior (I started calling him that way after his battle with Kawasaki Disease last year), officially turned 3 years old last December 2012. We surprised him with a Cutie Bear Cake from Tous Les Jours Korean bakeshop. The Cutie Bear Chocolate Cake […]
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Are you Underweight? Try Appeton Weight Gain MilkHave you tried Appeton milk to gain weight? Here’s my review. I’m one of those people who acquired a double dose of the “skinny gene.” Yes, according to Science Daily and Mail Online UK, it really exists. I’m grateful that I don’t have to worry about my daily calorie intake and can eat whatever I […]
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Dark Circles Lightener Cream by Celeteque DermoScienceI received my Celeteque Dermoscience Brightening Eye Tuck plus dark Circles Lightener from Sample Room PH a few months ago and it has been really helpful to my tired, raccoon eyes. Read the rest of my product review below. Its active ingredient Eyeseryl Tetrapeptide Complex improves skin elasticity and fights fluid […]
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Secret SexyMail by PartyGal Lingerie + Giveaway (Closed)Valentine’s Day may be over but it doesn’t mean you have to stop showing your man grand romantic gestures. Send him a love letter with a naughty twist – the Secret SexyMail by PartyGal Lingerie. If you haven’t tried surprising him with some sexy gifts and naughty love letters before, start by discreetly sending him […]
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IDBuddy App for iOS and Android – Your 24/7 ID ManagerYou can now store your Identification Cards or IDs with the new IDBuddy App, your 24/7 ID Manager. It is Applabs Digital Studios‘ first identification card management tool which serves as your instant ID holder and back-up. You can save and manage all your IDs and bring them anywhere and anytime. […]
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The Signs of Advanced Momhood from Chicken Soup for the Mother’s SoulI’m currently rereading Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, a collection of 101 stories to rekindle the spirits of mothers around the world. It is indeed very inspiring as a whole and it’s one of the books closest to my heart. Originally, my Uncle Brando sent it as a gift to my grandmother then she […]
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Join the Babypalooza Bazaar 2013Babypalooza Bazaar February 16 & 17, 2013 10 AM to 7 PM Walter Hogan Conference Center, ISO, Ateneo de Manila University, QC campus. www.babypalooza.com.ph Fully-airconditioned venue. Free parking and entrance. The Babypalooza Bazaar will be on February 16 & 17, 2013 (Saturday and Sunday), from 10 AM to 7PM […]
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Loving the HBC Body Recipe Spa Exfoliating ScrubThis non-drying body scrub from HBC Exclusives is one of my “sulit” purchases. It’s actually my first try from the Body Recipe brand and I really liked everything about it. I could have come up with my own homemade body scrub using brown sugar and honey but it’s also a good idea to stock up on […]
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