oil power

I have sensitive skin. The kind of skin which does not retain moisture like most skin. Having so made me love oils. Because oil is easily absorbed by my skin and leaves the moisture longer than most lotions.

I discovered EMU oil through a bazaar several years back, V&M Naturals has a line of EMU products. I used them on my rashes ( the ones I get when my skin is not moisturized or when I'm stressed), with several use, it left no mark and my rashes were gone.
It's kinda pricey though, but if you have sensitive skin, most products are pricey.

When I was pregnant ARGAN oil was introduced to the Philippine market. I remember having to search on this on google and was easily sold on "safe for pregnant women, best to prevent stretch marks"
I got mine in Alex Carbonel's Fix Salon in Greenbelt 5, another pricey one but its worth it.
Its non greasy, easily absorbed by the skin and unlike the EMU oil it smells great!
I use this on my face and my C-section scar, no dreams of  making this disappear, but at least this makes it smoother.

The most affordable yet effective oil that I've tried is the Sunflower oil from Human Heart Nature.
I gave this as a Christmas present two years ago and my friends loved it. For some it lightened their skin, its great as a make up remover and its recommended for under eye care.
I even use this for my daughter as a moisturizer at night for her legs and toes.

There's another oil I love to use, no picture on hand, so will try to write about it on my next post

Ciao!

SHOES

You could call me a SHOE kinda of girl than a BAG kinda girl.

I've learned from a couple of pairs already that money well spent on quality shoes is worth it than buying cheap ones every other month! hehehe

Last year I splurged on Anthology shoes, hoping it would last me a year or so given that I would use this everyday.

And it did not disappoint me. Soles were still intact and only if my other pair did not soak in the rain, I wouldn't be shoe shopping online today.

I'm still not sure which one to get, but here are the three pairs I would want to get

 

 

 

The first two black ones are for work, then the camou printed ones are for my love of shoes. haha

 

I know they're kinda pricey for flat shoes, but believe me if you're gonna use this work everyday, its worth every peso you'd spend!

 

 



VOGUE September Issue

One of my routines during college was to drop buy the Bingo store (a convenience store) and check out their back copies of fashion magazines. 

i loved magazines, the smell of them makes me really happy!

They had allure, in style and Vogue. My first copy of Vogue had Julia Roberta on the cover. 

My obsession and love affair with magazines was a long and expensive one. 

It was also consuming so much storage space as i would not let them go. 

It was only marriage (my greatest love) that made me stop and move on to a paperless life. But being a creature of lists, there's one thing i need do. 

In my bucketlist, i wrote many years back to have a current VOGUE September issue. 

A friend posted on IG and said he got his at a stall in Makati Med. He tried at National Bookstore but they had none. 

Would i be able to fulfill this? 

trying out the blogger app

technology. how could you resist having everything you need (exag) in a touch of a button. 

my smartphone allows me to capture memories, my kids' milestones, search on recipes, do banking, google my curiosity and screen cap whatever fancies me. 

simply put, its the best thing that happened to this generation. 

as i write this, im watching my daughter drink 2nd bottle of milk today. multi tasking?

even she likes to tinker with my phone. there was even one time she pointed at the tv screen and tried to zoom

it barney! (anak, hindi pa ganun ka hi-tech ang tv natin)

so far? im liking this app. 

just need to try if uploading a picture would be easy. 

lemmme try....

oh great!!!

hope this is a start of a good relationship! 

toodles!!!!

kitchen gadgets

I have been spending so much time in our humble kitchen lately and recipes I want to try come to my sleep.

Life would be easier and our food would taste so much better (I believe) if we have these gadgets!
A few years back, you'd find me writing my Shoe/ Make up List. But now I find my self googling and wanting kitchen tools.

Here's a few of them.

Cuisinart Food Processor


This is to make my husband's favorite Lumpiang Shanghai and soups for my baby girl

 

cast iron Skillet

This is to make fritatas, omelettes and STEAK!!

 

cast iron stove top grill

Since we don't have a space to grill, this would do.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

This is a classic and a personal favorite.

Having this in my childhood made me interested in baking. And its just now that I could say I perfected making one.

Thanks to my favorite food blogger 80breakfasts, I learned that resting the dough for 24 to 48 hours makes it the BEST CHOCOLATE COOKIE EVER!!!

Just follow this recipe and rest the dough in the fridge for 12 or if you can still wait, which I did, 24 hours. Bake them and your house will smell delish!

Enjoy!

Banana Nutella Cupcakes

 

Ever since I got my push gift, (kitchen aid mixer) I wanted to go on a baking spree

I have a to-bake list and one of those I wanted to make are Banana Nutella cupcakes!

I followed this recipe and before baking I topped each with a spoonful of Nutella and used a toothpick to swirl the batter.

My family enjoyed this and has been suggesting I add more Nutella!

But I'm thinking of adding more bananas since I only used 3 medium sized ones.

Enjoy!

a little personal

I do not want so much of my personal life written here.
But why blog if you cannot write about your feelings?

Today I have learned that I may be a risk taker, but I wear my heart on the sleeve.

I learned that love is love. period.

I am thankful for the family that we are, we have become and we will be.

I am blessed, everyday.

And today, I choose to be the momma my daughter deserves.

one down

planning a kiddie party is no joke
most specially if you're planning for the most important person in your life.

finalized the date, venue is booked and we're ready to roll.

one year

time flies indeed, my little girl already turned ONE.

The day started with a Skype date with her Papa.

Went to our favorite mall, ordered our latest discovery Classic Confectioners, Chocolate Oblivion

Had dinner at Mango Tree Bistro (their Phad Thai is delish!)

and went home to sing her the Birthday song, helped her blow the candle and had some cake!

happy birthday anak, Thank you for giving us the best year of our lives!

we love you always

plans and lovelife

When I started this blog I didn't have a plan.

I just wanted an outlet, a ME time and something that would somehow chronicle my life, our life.

I was writing down on my notebook things I wanted to share/write.
There was plenty and I'm surprised!

So let the this lovelife with blogging begin!

that was fast

Same time last year, I was anxiously waiting for our answered prayer...our blessing...our baby

and now, I'm planning her first birthday celebration!!!

that was fast!

and planning a kiddie party is no joke. kudos to all parents of all the kiddie parties I've attended in the past.

which reminds me, when Anikka was still in my womb, I was not keen on throwing a big party for her 1st birthday. I said, we'll celebrate as a family, but not a party - party.
Its for the reason that she wouldn't enjoy it yet and wont even remember it.

But when she was born, everything changed.

So I concluded that this would be a celebration of life, of God's blessing, a testimony of answered prayers, family, and how a little girl could make life so different yet so HAPPY.

I have a theme in mind, a supplier for her giveaways, her cake and a guest list.

The venue has yet to be found. haha

So for now, let me go back to my venue-hunting online :p

cheers!