I totally feel that summer is nearing it's end for this year- doesn't mean that I do want it to end. That's why I feel that an all-out party to cap off this year’s summer vibe would be the best way to say bye to the fun summer sun... And one of the leading skin care company gives you just as you wish.

Beauty Elements Venture Inc. (BEVi), maker of top skin care brand Kojie.san, brings you "The Hangover”—the hottest and wildest summer ender party to hit Manila this year. "Just when they think summer is already over, Kojie.san sun block brings you “The Hangover” party that will satisfy that lingering thirst to end your summer,” Kojie.san Brand Manager Rachelreilyne Soriano said.



The summer ender celebration, which is set to hit Valkyrie on May 30 at 7pm, is the last leg of Kojie.san’s summer campaign, “You’re Covered for a Wild, All-out Fun Summer 69.”

Hosted by Mc Aoh, partygoers are sure to enjoy a night of good food, fun games, and good music brought by of the country's finest local DJs—Ron Canlas, Mars Miranda and Ace Ramos.

Heya! I've been absent for the past few days as I was prepping my kid's costume for her summer school's culminating activity. It was in the Hawaiian Summer theme and Jenae was supposed to dance on stage to the tune of "Tiny Bubbles", but she had a case of stage fright and didn't come up on stage... Ah well, she's still a kid and she'll soon have the self confidence to face an audience...



For this post I'll be showing you guys how easy it is to create your own Hawaiian costume, for your kid or for yourself. :3

For this you'll need:

• Straw(the one that's used to tie up things, and not to drink with)


• scissors


• garter(optional)


• a 2-piece swimsuit(for the top of said costume)


• crepe paper


• thread and needle

I am so happy that I and my mom were given an invitation from Downy to come and appreciate a day off at The Peninsula, Manila, last week. It's unfortunate that she's currently in Batangas to beat the heat with my family, thus it was only me that went and celebrated with Downy and the unveiling of their newest scent: Timeless.

That this certain scent was inspired upon the sincerity and simplicity of unwavering, genuine love is one reason why I see it tailored to the most timeless persona in our life- our mom.



The Conservatory of The Peninsula Manila was wafting in the subtle scent of said new fabric conditioner, with citrus flavors bringing us back to our memories of a playful childhood, alongside floral scents reminiscent of femininity and is mixed and brought to balance with traces of musk and sandalwood that evoke stability and calmness that perfectly embody what I believe every woman who enters motherhood becomes into- a woman who is both stable and calm, quite feminine with her presence and is playful as a child at heart.

When we entered said Conservatory, after of course immersing our self with that subtle scent of Downy Timeless, me and mommy bloggers(and their moms or kids) were treated to a photobooth session, a real yummy lunch and the voice and charisma of Mr. Guji Lorenzana.

Summertime is here and people are sure to celebrate through beach trips, swimming parties, extreme sports, and many more. But did you know that just like this variety in summer activities, we all have different skin types, and that they can also change with the weather? This is why you need to take extra care to make sure you’ll maintain a radiant, healthy, and glowing skin all year round!

Oily skin tends to have large pores, and blemishes such as pimples or blackheads. Oiliness can be caused by puberty, other hormonal imbalances, or stress. It becomes worse during summertime due to exposure to heat and humidity. To take care of oily skin, avoid over-washing you face. Cleansing twice a day is advisable. Use a gentle cleanser to prevent irritating your skin as abrasive scrubs can open the pores and further expose them to more pollutants in the environment.

Normal skin has a good balance of moisture, small pores, and an even tone. This is the goal of most skin care regimens, and most people have this skin type. But in order to maintain it in good condition, you need to minimize its exposure to the sun and follow a proper skin care regimen.

Combination skin can have dry or normal areas along with oily parts such as the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin). This skin type can produce overly dilated pores, blackheads, and a shiny surface. Resolve these issues by using a gentle cleanser, applying a toner to repair skin, protecting it from sun damage, exfoliating to remove built-up skin cells, spot-treating, and using products loaded with antioxidants which help keep your skin clear and healthy.



The key to having clear and healthy skin is to have a reliable skincare system. White Result White & Clear, the newest skincare treatment for normal to oily skin types, fights acne and excess oil production, corrects skin blemishes, inhibits melanin production, and keeps your skin fair and young looking! The White & Clear System includes the Facial Foam, Facial Toner, Moisturizer with Sunscreen, and Spot Corrector.

Kill me then cause this one's been sitting in my drafts folder for oh so long, but I finally am up to the writing challenge! :) My last foodie meet up(April 16th) courtesy of Zomato was one of the best nights of my life, as I finally got to understand better and experience for myself on how to appreciate a nice glass of the world's greatest drink- Wine.



Planet Grapes' motto is "Wine without the drama".. which I interpret as a place to enjoy wine without judgement- so if say, you don't know what to look for in a wine, you don't need to pressure yourself for that perfect bottle.

As with the motto, the place exudes a very casual and yet cozy ambiance, perfect for those dates or to just chill out with a couple friends... The point of the place as well is that you don't have to shell out lots and buy a whole bottle for just a taste of wine , as they have state of the art Italian machines that allow us guests to sample a sip, half glass or full glass of wine from the best wine regions of the world.

The wine tasting event that me and my #zoman friends did was pretty fun. I think I'd take it as a Wine 101/Wine Pairing Class, where in I got to understand more of the complexities of said drink, in a real casual and fun environment. :3

First point that Ms. Carla, our wine educator, was keen to let us experience is that wine can make anything taste even better. You just have to find it... So for our first Wine Taste test, we paired a

Kunde Family Sauvignon Blanc 2012



with... Squidballs.



The impression: WHAAAA?!

The taste: WHOA! Cool!