I remember my history classes in Highschool and College, which what we were tasked to do is to memorize dates, the chronological order of presidents of the Philippines...We were given the 'general' information on Philippine History, and how we came to be this democratic republican country.



Growing up with the given information from school textbooks, and the rampant corruption and loss of faith in our government, I kinda had a distorted view of our country. I never realized it until I got married, and my husband who is a history buff encouraged me to do my own research. And that is how I knew of many other information about the Philippine History, and how I realized that everything the schools teach is really just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak.



I'm pretty lucky that I got to relive the other side of Philippine History, when I took a trip to San Pedro the other day. Me and a few friends went to this museum housed in a lush garden that really sparked patriotism in my heart, and gave me hope for the future...

Our kids are a bundle of JOY. Literally and Figuratively speaking. I mean, come on? Where do you think they get the energy to jump from one sofa set to another, whenever they think you're not looking? ;) Anyways, I found this great place where our kids can burn off their energy while having lots of fun 'safely'. And by that I mean we don't have to worry about heads bumping into the ground like the 10 little monkeys. ;)



Bubi Trampolines was established in the Philippines in 2011. It began to operate under SMAI (Sia & Mak Amsement Inc.) in December of 2013. SMAI has more than 12 years of experience in the quality production and distribution of trampolines all over Europe.

Nah, it's not really the Christian Grey type of getting Whipped, but I did go to Whipped Sugar Waxing Salon and Body Scrub in Alabang Town Center a few days ago. I've been meaning to clean up my eyebrow area and under the pits that week, and thought that why not try out a sweet, fun and quick way of getting smooth?

Hi! Early on into the year, I was kinda asking the Guy Above a couple of things. Like "What is up?" and "Will I ever grow to be an adult? because I really don't want to but I trust your timing and decision for my life." Fast forward to 6 months later, I would like to list down a few things that have happened to ease my soul and that I am grateful for.

• Finally Enrolled and Graduated in a Makeup School

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• Opportunites gathered through blogging and writing


• My husband's unwavering support


• My kid's Lambing and Cuteness


• Health for my WHOLE Family

A mother’s love knows no boundaries and this is evident in every single thing she does for her child. When it comes to my baby’s health, personally, I won’t settle for anything less than the best.



Now, when babies turn six months old, most moms, (me especially hehehe) are faced with the challenge of introducing solid food to their little ones. This is necessary to support the additional nutritional requirements of older infants as they grow, such as iron which helps keep babies active and full of vitality.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640"] this is Jenae during that stage. She loves to eat mangoes and bananas and doesn't really like lugaw.. :3 Up to this day. hahahaha![/caption]

 

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640"] This is Rafael during his 6 months. He absolutely loved cerelac, his favorite flavor back then was Wheat and Banana :)[/caption]

With all the solid food products for babies available in the market, it comes as no surprise that mothers become extra discerning in choosing a natural choice to complement their baby’s nutrition. What goes inside a baby’s body can affect his life, so understanding the baby food’s contents and knowing how it is made is an absolute must.



For 150 years, the makers of CERELAC products are committed to helping mothers shape the best lives for their babies, going as far as proactively informing them on the newest processes in manufacturing baby foods.

Okay, so not really life essentials per-se, but Charlie's is one of the places to go to in Aguirre in Makati for your burger cravings. And, since my second love is Burgers (first is family of course!), I knew I had to check it out!



Charlie's is your casual and quirky hang out with the barkada restaurant, because of their walls and ambiance. For a burger lover like me, I can really imagine myself having a first, second and a lot of more dates here with a Special Someone hahaha!


Going on to the food... ;)

Skin care has and always will be your best friend. Because if you have awesome skin, you can literally forgo makeup.. Also, having great skin will give you a better canvas for those days you want to enhance your look or glam it up a lot. Now, you can have both, as Celeteque has come up with makeup that is injected with skincare benefits for your skin's awesome pleasure. :) And I was invited to their 10th year celebration to know more about what they really offer :3


Now, what does it really mean when a beauty brand claims to make you beautiful? Does their beauty promise latch on transformation? Does it commit to worlds beyond your reach? For skin-favorite Céleteque Dermo, the answer is quite clear. With products co-created with dermatologists and curated by beauty experts, Celeteque Dermo grounds its philosophy on the dermatological proposition that beautiful skin, and in turn overall beauty, starts with healthy skin.

I have been to Talisay only twice upon writing this article. Once was in my childhood, and all I remember is the fine sands there, peace and quiet, the breath-taking sunrise, a cup of comforting Batangas Bulalo and Tawilis, and the Bahay Kubo of my grandma's relatives that we used to stay at. The beach and the smell of saltwater in the morning is what made me appreciate that one weekend, and I asked my parents to take me back there again someday..

Fast forward to a decade and some more later, and I was finally back. I wasn't with my family this time, but with some newfound friends over the blogging community.




We saw some large and small resorts within our 30 minute drive from Star Toll Talisay, but our destination was Club Balai Isabel... A couple of my friends (Hi Jinkee and Millie!!!) and their families have been here and are always coming back, and not just for the summers. Why? Mostly because of the breathtaking view of Tall Volcano, awesome beach and pool facilities, and of course, Batangas Bulalo(Beef bone marrow stew)...