Here's a common occurrence for me, which I'm pretty sure has happened to most moms/ working ladies who have to rush early out in the morning: So you wash your face, do your makeup, make sure that lipstick you're rocking is on point, and all of a sudden when you walk out the door you remember that you forgot to brush. Your teeth.



Yeah, it's happened to me most of the time, and my usual trick for this is to have some mints in my bag, or chewing gum, but the freshness that these give last for only a couple of minutes.

For real.

So yeah, it's 'dyahe' (embarrassing) especially when I have to talk to my daughter's teacher or the other parents in school, or even when I've commuted the whole day and have to finish my day with a work meeting. Mints can only take me so far, and sometimes I tend to second guess myself if I'll give my opinion on something just because of this issue.

So a couple of weeks ago, my husband showed me this funny skit about a guy having to propose to this girl... But then, well... you have to watch this one till the end! ;)

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You can check out more of this at the Swish Facebook Page.

A week ago, I got to re-ignite my passion for our country through the event that was held in Yuchengco Museum. Alongside Samsung and the said museum, they launched Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50, an Instagram contest, which aims to inspire Filipinos to embrace their nationalistic pride and express it on social media.



Last year, Samsung launched the Culture Explorer application in the Philippines to celebrate the Filipino culture and heritage through exhibiting various plazas in Manila. Culture Explorer is an innovative mobile application that uses augmented reality technology to help people, especially the youth, learn about Manila’s plazas and other historical landmarks.



This year, to strengthen patriotism among Filipinos, Samsung and Yuchengco Museum are hosting Culture Connect: Castrillo @ 50, which would commemorate the works of nationalist Filipino sculptor, Eduardo Castrillo.

Our Very own Langhap Sarap number one fast food brand, Jollibee, recently announced the latest innovation to their best-tasting Burger Steak! It's JaDine's newest favorite, the Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak. Giving a bit of kick and twist to the classic Burger Steak, this new flavor boasts of a special barbecue sauce and sweet corn kernels generously poured on top of Burger Steak patty, made with100% pure beef and a serving of steamed white rice. Every bite creates a delightful combination of sweetness, spice, and interesting texture that Pinoys will surely fall in love with.

James and Nadine previously starred in the fast-food chain’s “Taste Forever Love” ad campaign, where they shared the kilig of savoring their forever favorite Jollibee Burger Steak with the whole nation. With the Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak, the two young stars are thrilled to discover something new in a product they have always loved.

What up Everyone??? I have BIG BIG News to share with you all today...  Althea Korea, our favorite online shop for Authentic Korean Makeup and skincare needs is celebrating their very first birthday TODAY! AS IN NGAYON! July 20!

Yeah, sorry for the caps lock, but I did it because I'm so hyped and I don't know how else to show my enthusiasm to you guys... Anyways, first and foremost I want to show you what I got from my shopping in said online shop, and I encourage you to watch my haul video to follow :) below the jump...

Hi everyone! As a mom, or someone who is in charge of the kitchen, one of our chores would be washing up dishes and pots and pans. Of course we would need to find a dishwashing liquid that's wallet-friendly and also gentle to our hands.

I was given the Bubbleman Dishwashing Liquid for review, and I had a love-hate relationship with it, to be honest. I'll put in my disclaimer here that I just want to be honest with everyone. Plus, I did have a happy ending with this :)

So let's point out the good points first, shall we? :)

• It's Non-flammable and Non-toxic


• It has this citrusy smell, which is very dominant in the Kalamansi and Lemon variant. The anti-bacterial vairant has more of a frutos smell though...


•  Contents are free of sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is used to balance the pH of formulation, which I saw is part of the ingredients list in the leading brand. Take note that this causes irritability for your hands and extreme dryness in some cases. Sodium hydroxide is used usually for cheaper chemicals.


• It has no Sodium tripolyphosphate. The stuff is banned in many countries because of its harmful effects to our environment.


• 97+% of the chemicals used are readily BIODEGRADABLE.


• Easy to rinse

 

I tried to wash dishes, and the toughest oils from the pots and pans did get washed off easily. Heck, I tried it out on my cosmetic sponge and it got the stains of liquid foundation off after just one wash... I used the antibacterial version by the way.

Get ready for a barge of lipstick posts in the upcoming days! I went to Fashion 21's  21 pesos sale (the first wave) last summer, and after trying out and testing the lipsticks I bought there, I'm finally ready to give you a proper review on them. I'm starting with the Fashion21 Aqualicious Lipstick in 2 colors: Hawaiian Berry and Feather Star.

Today, being hairless in certain areas are considered to be two things: Beautiful and Hygenic. Especially on the parts of say, the legs, underarms, upper lip, and for some people (myself included ;) ) even getting a Brazilian wax/shave just for that extra smooth sily feeling. :)

While some of us grew up familiar with a razor, technology and the new era ushers in a better way in removing unsightly hair in our body.

Some might view it as plain vanity, but removing unsightly hair in our body simply shows that we care for our overall looks and we value people's first impressions about us. Also, feeling good about yourself can lead to a more productive life as it boost your confidence resulting to a more productive you.

Read on to establish pros and cons in ways to removing hair in your body.

THE FACTS:

The one thing that I love the most in the world aside from my family and food is the word 'SALE'. I love it even more if it's to announce a BIG discount for makeup and basically anything that a mom would need. Hence for this post I'm giving you guys the word on the street and where to get your SALE fix this July. ;)

L'Oreal True Match Sale (July 1-31 2016)



L'Oreal is having up to 25% off on their True Match Line. This is happening for the whole month of July, and if I'm not mistaken, you can catch this sale on all L'Oreal Counters in Watsons and leading department stores nationwide. :)

When I was younger and still studying, what made me and probably most students excited are the new stuff to add to their gear. Now, our kids are so keen in keeping up with the Joneses and having the latest gadget gives them the drive to look forward to the school year 2016-2017

They anticipate to parade on the catwalks of their beloved school sporting the latest trend to match their new uniforms, shoes, bags, notebooks, etc.

Most of all its parent’s funding season, the pinnacle of all. Allowance so to speak, where kids learn their first haggling in the world of finance.

Every parents dream is to fully provide for their treasured children/students. The necessities required by the academe is more often overwhelming. Thus Cd-R King perceives the need to provide for parents, students, and the school itself a channel where quality yet affordable supplies can be acquired.

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Here in the Philippines, it's an inevitable and sad truth that there are families with one or more members who are suspected to be suffering from mental illness. Unfortunately, most are hesitant to go to a psychiatrist for consultation because once the people around them find out about it, there’s a tendency to be looked at differently — to be considered not normal.

This, according to Edmundo Isidro, president of Open Minds Foundation, is a crucial factor why mental health continues to be a growing problem in the country. “Stigma against mental illness can only be addressed by promoting education and awareness about it among individuals, families and communities,” Isidro said.

Last Father's day, Pichi and I were invited to be a part of the launching of Bellevue Kids Club. Unfortunately, he's got work on a sunday (yeah, he does.. T_T ), so instead of the whole family, it was only Jenae and me who went. Anyways, part of Bellevue's aims is to deliver the BEST experience to their guests, and they are definitely including our little ones with their latest club.

The launch being timely for Independence day and Father's day, the theme is pretty close to a probinsyanong fiesta, with the Banderitas, shows and ice cream cart down the buffet center.

When Jenae saw Ashley, they hit it off instantly and decided that they wanted to color some pages. Faber Castell booth took care of that for them.