Made It Through Mum

Nailaholics has a special place in my heart. My mommy and I spent a lot of bonding time together at Nailaholics during good times and not-so good times. The place will always be special to me, and I will support their advocacies.  On its 4th year of celebrating National Pampering Day, the day of pampering is turned into an ecologically saving act tied up with self-care.  This October 17, 2019, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, all Nailaholics branches nationwide will be generously giving FREE SERVICES to its customers who would make a Php50 donation to its cause. Participants may avail of a FREE Manicure, Foot spa, or Foot massage with every donation, where all the proceeds will go to its partner beneficiary, Save Philippine Seas Organization.  . As the world’s second largest archipelago, the Philippines has over 7,100 islands. Unsurprisingly, we Filipinos depend on the sea for livelihood, tourism, economy, and basically most of our lives. Thus, it is only esse...

I am someone you may call stingy. I count down to the cent when I compare prices. Shampoo A is more expensive by P2.25 than Shampoo B? Then B it is.  When it comes to my banking activities, it’s the same. Given the choice between a long queue on my bank’s ATM and no queue at another bank’s cash machine, I always opt to fall in line to avoid the withdrawal charges.  I’ve brought this habit to my online transactions. Over the past year, I’ve found myself relying more and more on online shopping: it saves time and spares me the trouble of traffic. From clothing to personal hygiene items, I buy what I need—and what I occasionally want—from social sellers and online shops. Thing is, the merchants I deal with use different bank accounts, while I only use one for online shopping so for a while it was a problem; I was incurring bank charges! I have long been a BPI user, and fund transfer to other banks costs P50 each. That could cover the shipping fee! The frugal/pr...

We recently heard the news on why pigs died in the areas of Rizal & Quezon City - African Swine Fever. Even if they say it's safe to eat pork, I still won't have it on the menu. We stick to fish, chicken and veggies. I discovered something that can replace pork which is also red meat, but it contains higher amounts of iron than other poultry - duck meat. Duck is a lean meat – comparable in fat and calories to a skinless chicken or turkey breast. It's also an excellent source of selenium and zinc, both of which encourage good cellular metabolism. Last Sept 10, Donny’s Choice fresh seafood, the Philippines largest seafood company and BR Group Thailand, the world’s largest purveyor of ducks collaborated in this years’ grandest product launch, DUCK DAY MANILA 2019 at Conrad Hotel & Resort. This amazing partnership together with delegates from Victoria, Laguna (Itik Festival) also proposes  September 10 to be known as NATIONAL DUCK DAY in the Philipp...

Hair can tell so much about a person. More than being an instant confidence booster, it is a crown that mirrors someone’s personality, mood, and even health. Factors such as air pollution and hair styling tools can damage hair that even regular shampoo alone cannot undo. To help you untangle the woes when it comes to your hair, Lamoiyan Corporation, maker of  Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo, lists down easy peasy hair care habits for a healthy crowning glory. Brush your hair every day Brushing your hair every day helps increase blood circulation in the scalp, strengthen the roots to reduce hair loss, and allow natural oils to go down the length of the hair. It is best to start from the ends before brushing from the roots to effectively remove the tangles. However, avoid overbrushing as it might break hair strands, especially when using plastic brushes. Style your hair with care While it is exciting to try different hairstyles using heat styling t...

In this present world, the busyness of life tends to leave your thoughts cluttered. The goals that you so yearn to achieve are pushed back as your thoughts begin to be filled with life’s daily buzz. The things you consider important in your life can easily be drowned by the growing noise of this world. You can effortlessly be lost when you are preoccupied of so many things and this is why it is so important to re-align your priorities and set your goals in life. Keep calm and get a paper and pen and start creating your bucket list. Having a reminder of your ultimate goals can drive yourself to focus despite the countless distractions in this world. It will give you a sense of direction in life and it will make you realize that you are living for a purpose. There is nothing more fulfilling than knowing you are doing the things you most love and wanted while creating everlasting memories you can cherish. Join in a life-changing event on October 19-20 at the SM...

What's your fave room in your home? I love the bathroom! This is where I get my me time (minutes alone without the kids), this is where I can cry, where I can go online in peace, this is where I can think about a lot of things. That's why I make sure the bathroom is super clean. Thing is, there are times that even when it's squeaky clean, you can still catch that unwanted smell. Mia Maison Odour Away Bathrooms can, unsurprisingly, get pretty smelly pretty quickly. It's not only the toilet that's to blame, but the stagnant water around the sink and condensation from the shower can make musty smells common. So, how do I combat the pesky smell? Mia Maison has got us covered with their new nano-enhanced home fragrances designed to specifically eliminate annoying odors : Odour Away Mia Maison Odour Away doesn't just mask foul odors, it completely eliminates it giving you fresher air-feel all day long.  It is proven to combat the most annoying of ...

CBN Asia, the producer of The 700 Club Asia and Superbook, is celebratlng its 25th Anniversary through a worship concert -All for the ONE --on October 1, 6:00 PM,at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Joining the concert on a night of celebrating God's faithfulness are some of the country’s top-performing artists such as Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, RJ dela Fuente, Moira Dela Torre, Dulce, Jason Marvin, Jaye, Manoeuvres Ignite, Acel Van Ommen, Papuri Artists, Timmy Pavino, Aicelle Santos. Erik Santos, Gerald Santos, Superbook hosts, Plagshop Kids, Upper Room Worship, Gary Valenciano, and Janina Vela . Gordon Robertson, CEO of The Christian Broadcasting Network CEO and founder of CBN Asia, and Peter Kairuz, President and CEO of CBN Asia, will also deliver powerful messages to relive the organization's 25 years of proclaiming Christ and transforming lives. “ All for the ONE is going to be a night of worship with incredibly gifted artists. We're expectant ...

Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)’s co-located comics and pop culture event: Pop Hub: Comics Splash X Fandom Fest is back for a sophomore run this September. The episode continues as Primetrade Asia, Inc., MIBF and Best of Anime organizer is set to gather once again the comics and pop culture community on September 14 to 15 from 10:00AM to 8:00PM at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This year, comic fans and Fandoms will definitely geek out as your MIBF ticket also entitles yo u to a free POP HUB entrance! Following the success of last year’s POP HUB: Vol. 1 which featured distinguished guest artists and exciting activities such as workshops, cosplay competitions, training sessions,  photo ops and fandom activities, Volume 2 is back yet again to showcase local and foreign comics, fandom groups and wide-ranging arts and entertainment. Coming back again this year are the country’s notable comics personalities: Pol Medina , c reator of popular comic st...

Wouldn’t it be fun to experience Singapore’s unique lifestyle, culture and mouthwatering street food? Luckily, you can experience everything that Singapore has to offer right here in Manila! Mark your calendars as The Podium in Ortigas offers an exciting line-up of activities for Pinoys to have a taste of Singapore with Singaporium, a lifestyle and food pop-up, until September 15. The Singaporiumpop-up is set to bring 17 leading fashion, art and food brands from Singapore. It is organised by Enterprise Singapore, the government agency helping Singapore companies to grow and globalize. Singapore’s Ming Fa will be serving the country’s specialties, such aslaksa and minced pork noodles. Other favorite Singaporean specialties, like Stuff’d’s fresh kebabs, burritos, salads and bowls and Collin’s restaurant’s award-winning Western cuisine will be featured at pocket-friendly prices. It is never too early to start Christmas shopping and what better gifts than unique, imported...