Hair Accessories : A DIY Back-to-School Project For My Little One

So, it's back to school again.  And my little one is now on its nursery school (last year I allowed her to attend school as a sit-in/observer student since she was not allowed to enroll on a regular class because of her age).   

I still have plenty of ribbons, fabrics, hair clips, metal headbands and accessories left since I used to sell hair clips and headbands online.   (Since I became preoccupied with all the activities : career, mom and wife duties, blogging, etc, etc.  not to mention my current hobby - gardening/flowers, I decided to take a rest on making hair accessories.)   But although I quit selling these online, I still make an effort to spare a day or two in making a pair or more for my little doll.   So now that she'll be going back to school, I decided to make one a pair for her.

The essentials.   Craft-making will never be good without them. 

Sample Room PH : How It Works

Hola pretties!

Yeah, yeah, I know! I was a bit late on getting to know Sample Room (am I the only one?).   As I previously mentioned on my First Ever Sample Room Haul, I stumbled upon this site while looking for ways to modify and beautify (Lol!) my blog site.

READ-WORTHY OF THE MONTH : Chicken Soup for the Soul (Moms Know Best)

This is again another revelation of one of my passions in life : BOOKS!    Aside from shopping beauty products and clothes, I am also an impulse-buyer of books.   Who doesn't love reading, anyway?   Aside from the fact that it is entertaining, reading reduces stress from work, it is mentally stimulating, adds up my knowledge, expands my memory, vocabulary and writing skills, improves my focus and attention and aids in developing stronger analytical skills.   So, there you know its benefits.   Now, enough of my ramblings.  Lol!

So, I decided that every month I will share to you the books I am currently indulging with.   

While looking for a Game of Thrones box set at National Bookstore, I saw this book and suddenly I fell in love with it (agad-agad?).  

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul books has always been my all-time favorite.   I was able to read several Chicken Soup books way back high school years.   I love that its stories are so practical and  very inspirational. 

SkinWhite Advanced Whitening Soap

Hello pretties!

Summer will never be complete without frequent visit to beaches and exposure to the heat of the sun.   We were able to have a 4-day vacation in Boracay and, as expected, a darker skin color is what I got.   I am morena and I think it will always stay that way.   What I wanted is to lighten my dark skin brought by exposure to the sun during our vacation and eventually even out my skin tone.   So, while looking for a whitening lotion or soap, I spotted this one and decided to try this (blame it to the TV commercials) with the hope that it will deliver its promise  : "Whiten skin in 7 days."

So, I bought the 125g  (it also has 90g) for only around PhP60 (I forgot the exact price). 

Little One's Must-Haves

Yeah, I have been featuring beauty products and reviews lately. So this time, I will be featuring my little ones' must-haves.   I know every mom wants what's best for our babies but, of course, there are still products that may be more affordable compared to other products yet hiyang to our little ones.

So, mommies, here's my little one's must-haves :

Product Name : Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Product Description : This gentle, soap-free cleanser was originally formulated for dermatologists, specifically for everyday cleansing of even the most sensitive skin.

Use/s : For the face

SAMPLE ROOM HAUL : Another First

I've been re-inventing my blog site and tried searching for what's good for my site that I stumbled upon Sample Room.   It's tagline "Try Before You Buy" caught my attention.  Isn't it so nice that you got to test the product/s you are planning to buy if it will be good on you or not by trying it out first - FOR FREE!

I know, I'm a bit late when it comes to Sample Room since it went live on December 2012.   I will write a separate post about Sample Room and how it works.

For now, I am very delighted to share to you my first (and definitely not the last) ever haul from Sample Room.  DRUM ROLLS PLEASE.... Teehee!

I signed up last June 11, 2014 and the packaged arrived on the 13th.  Exciting!

Maybe It's Maybelline : Baby Lips Color

I usually had chapped lips since I have this (bad) habit of frequently biting and/or licking my lips.   It is not so good to look at since it will become too dry and flaky.  That's why lip balms will always be a part of my beauty essentials. And to honestly tell you, I am a major fan of Maybelline Baby Lips since it's first introduced in the  market.

But my most fave of all is this Baby Lips Color in Cherry Kiss.   I love that it gives my lips a hint of red even without wearing a lipstick.   Okay, I know.  It's color is not as vibrant as those red lipsticks, but I still love wearing this lip balm.

Why I love this baby?  It moisturizes my lips without looking so oily.   Plus it stays for 6 long hours.

JUNE HAUL : My First Ever Beauty Haul

Hello pretties!

I just decided to also share my beauty hauls and also hauls for my little one.   For this month of June, my being an impulsive buyer again attacks me.   I know I spent a great amount for this month's haul but still I am hoping that these are good buys.

Weider Fat Burner with Chromium Picolinate and Green Tea

This post has been drafted 3 months ago but I just recently taken notice of this and decided to finish it.   

Okay, lately I have been obsessed on losing weight that I had to take extra effort (not to mention extra budget) to achieve my goals.   Aside from my usual jogging and physical activities, I was able to take the Bragg Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar (click the link to read my review on this) before deciding to buy another weight loss product.   

Of course, I had to be careful on purchasing a weight loss product which would not also risk my health.   After so many research, I decided to buy Weider Fat Burner with Chromium Picolinate and Green Tea.  

I bought this product through Lazada for PhP1,358.00.  They have in 300 tablets and 150 tablets available.   I bought the 300 tablets since it's on sale.

Maybelline Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB White Cream

Hello, pretties!

An all-in-one formulation that first became a sensation in South Korea and spread throughout its neighboring Asian countries.   BB cream, is short for blemish balm or beauty balm, was originally developed in Germany.   This cream was hailed as the secret of Korean actresses – where porcelain skin is one of their greatest assets.

After finishing my first tube of BB cream from a different product line, I spotted this Maybelline BB Cream and decided to give it a try.   I heard many favorable reviews on this BB cream and it is best to also try it.   I bought the 02 Natural color of the cream for only PhP250.  I have been using this BB cream for 2 months and it is the right time to give this product a review.

Inexpensive Accommodation at Boracay, Station 1 : La Bella Casa de Boracay

Okay, so this post is a bit late since we went to Boracay about 2 months ago.  Since our internet connection is so slooooow and my mind is a bit disorganized these past days, I have not written any new posts here.

We again decided to have a vacation in Boracay as a birthday gift for our little one.   I tried searching online for a new and affordable accommodation near Station 1.   The first one who replied to our inquiries is the La Bella Casa de Boracay.  I also found out that La Bella has a number of good reviews from their previous guests.   I made transactions with one of their staff through their Facebook account and I was so delighted that they gave immediate attention on my inquiries.  What gave me another happiness is that it has affordable rooms.   We availed of the standard room worth PhP1,800.00 per night for 4 days and 3 nights, isn't it so affordable?   We really did not chose an expensive room since we will be staying on the beach or exploring the island most of the time.

For our reservation, I was required to pay 50% of the total amount through online bank payment.   On that same day, I was given a voucher through my email to be presented on our arrival.

The famous Willy's Rock, minutes walk away from La Bella.