The Threat of the “Diet Shift” The “Diet Shift” phase occurs to children ages 4-7, when they prefer to eat unhealthy food. Other moms would easily give in, thinking that eating something unhealthy is better than not eating at all. In my case, I find creative ways in preparing food to motivate […]
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How to Wear the Little White DressGive your LBD a break this summer and make a season debut in your ‘little white dress‘. Both colors are versatile but some women get confused as to what shoes they can pair their white dress with. CASUAL Pair a white casual dress with loafers, gladiators, colored wedges, strappy sandals, […]
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Book Review: The Hunger Games TrilogyMy Rating: [rating=5] My husband was the one who invited me to watch The Hunger Games film last year. After watching and admiring its storyline, I’ve decided to read the entire trilogy. I started reading an eBook copy last year when we were at the hospital for a week because my […]
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Our First Yakimix Restaurant Buffet ExperienceBinge 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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Guilt-Free Recipes from Philips Kitchen AppliancesThere are still plenty of meals you can whip up at home even though your meal choices would be trimmed down for a week of fasting and abstinence. Here are some guilt-free recipes to try out using Philips kitchen appliances. Buy your Philips products here: https://shp.ee/dng34cb Prepare a simple […]
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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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Graduation Gifts: Top 5 Picks Philips Music GadgetsGraduations are momentous events which mark both bittersweet endings and beautiful beginnings. To make the milestone more special, give your loved ones and friends top notch presents to show that you appreciate their efforts finishing a long, hard fought journey in education. Here are the top 5 Philips music gadgets from which you […]
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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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Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta RecipeMy husband loves Yellow Cab’s Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta so I searched for a similar recipe online. This version is from Food.com. We crave every now and then for spicy Asian-style pasta so we’ve included it in our weekly/monthly meal routine. This is so easy to make and will only take about 15-30 minutes […]
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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 […]
Relationships
Our Quest to a ‘Healthy’ and Happy MarriageI believe that marriage is a constant work in progress so we nurture ours with attention, love, and respect. My husband and I have been married for 3 years and we couldn’t have made it this far without commitment and everyday hard work. One life aspect that we’re continually focusing on […]
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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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