Why Calpol matters this Rainy Season + a Giveaway!

It seems the rainy season is far from over and we all know that when the weather goes bipolar, it is our kids that suffer the most. They become afflicted with colds, cough, and fever which is a nightmare for most parents.

For moms who balance their busy schedules between work and household chores, time is essential. Every minute counts because something as short as 15 minutes can become meaningful time well spent with their kids.

During the rainy season, it is extra challenging for moms to think of activities to do with their kids because doing anything outdoors is almost always out of the picture. With the limited time combined with the uncooperative weather, this significantly reduces their choices in making memorable experiences.

Understanding the struggle moms go through to spend quality time with their kids, leading paracetamol brand Calpol shares activities that will brighten the gloomy mood. Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity to keep things fun and interesting in a short period of time.

1. Be creative together. Allow your kids to express their ideas through art. Teach your kids resourcefulness by making use of old materials like piled-up newspapers or used gift wrappers. You might unlock the hidden artist in your child.

B does diamond painting and we sometimes race each other to see who has more progress between the two of us. I'm faster but his work is better as you can see below.

B's diamond painting

Mine

2. Cook heartwarming recipes. Research easy-to-do recipes online and create wonders in the kitchen together. Nothing beats warm meals during a storm. This will also teach kids proper nutrition as well as useful life skills.

Since I'm not a great cook yet, I have been teaching B the basics. I've seen a lot of millenials who can't even boil water so teaching him basic things like ramen and making sandwiches should count for something right? Haha.

3. Play games. Introduce your kids to classic pastimes away from their phone or tablet screens. Teach your kid how to play chess, or work on a picture puzzle together. Gather the family for a quick round of Snakes and Ladders, Scrabble, Monopoly, or other board games. Build a fort with pillows and blankets and expand their imaginations.

4. Be one with music. Learn the latest dance moves or sing along to popular tunes. Have fun in making your own choreography or composing a family hymn. Or play a dance game or two on the console.

B has given up on me with this one. I'm truly a Mom coz I don't know the latest dance move and songs. He often shakes his head and laughs at me. Haha.

5. Have storytelling time. Visit different worlds and meet new characters through the pages of a book. Take turns with your child mimicking voices and pretending to be heroes or villains off to save the world.

6. Do chores as a family. Turn a chore into a fun activity by injecting it with a challenge. See who can put all the toys or laundry in the basket the fastest, or who can fold the most number of clothes on a time limit.

While you’re having fun with your child, don’t forget to keep them protected. This season also leaves children vulnerable to cough, colds, and fever. And when kids get sick, your special moments are cut short.

To help moms recover the lost time and missed chance to spend time with their kids, Paracetamol (Calpol) offers fast and efficient fever relief. Its suspension formula starts to work on fever in 15 minutes* (at 15m/kg dosing) and is gentle on your child’s tummy.

Now I'd like to do a giveaway. There will be 3 winners of a Paracetamol (Calpol) giftpack which I will ship out to the winners. All you need to do is comment below how you make 15 minutes an unforgettable bonding experience with your kids. Please don't forget to put in your email address so I can email you if you won.

REVIEW: Evenswiss Rejuvenating Decollete Cream

 
Anti-aging is all the rage nowadays. Women and even men have become so obsessed with defying nature and their age that everyone is willing to spend a lot of money in exchange for a few more years of youthful glow. The Korean beauty industry knows this and has brought out a lot of skin care regimen that promises the fountain of youth but it is not only the Koreans that has mastered this craft. Evenswiss from Switzerland is about to give Korean a fair run for their money with their new rejuvenating decollete cream.

This unique product contains the patented Dermatopoietin® Peptide Complex in combination with Milk Thistle extract to firm and tone the skin of the demanding neck, décolleté and arm area. Together with herbal oils and Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice it helps restore firmness, elasticity and contour. Formulated for all skin types. Paraben free. The efficacy and safety of the Dermatopoietin® Peptide Complex have been dermatologically proven. USAGE Apply daily AM and/or PM by gently massaging onto clean skin of décolleté, neck and arm area. 



We tried this tub for about a month and here are our thoughts on it in terms of ease of use, effectivity, and cost.

Ease of Use

The Evenswiss Rejuvenating Decollete Cream takes a bit of time to absorb so make sure that you apply small amounts. What is good about this cream is that a little goes a long way. Dab your finger in the tub and that is more than enough to cover your face and neck. It smells nice as well so that's a plus in our book.

Effectivity

The Evenswiss Rejuvenating Decollete Cream works wonders on restoring the firmness, elasticity and contour of the face, neck decollete, and arm area. It does not work overnight so you need to make sure that you are religious in putting it on after every shower so that you can see it's effects on your skin after a month.

Cost

One tub costs 160 CHF or almost $160. In pesos, this would be around Php7000 so it could be a little steep but for those who are after the Holy Grail of anti-aging and can spend on facials in luxury clinics, this would be definitely worth it. A tub can last anywhere between 2 - 3 months so if you think about it in that sense, it is actually quite cheap especially when you start seeing the effects on your skin.

Starbucks Philippine's Siren Themed Anniverary Collection

It's the time for the siren to become the star in this collection. Though I love the Sakura collection of Starbucks and has made it a point to complete it as much as I can, the Siren collection is admittedly one of the most awaited and finally, it is here.

Since Starbucks opened its doors in 1971, the Siren has been the icon that invited and welcomed everyone inside it's stores across the world. Having gone through a couple of changes, the iconic image of the siren remains at the center of the Starbucks cup, a symbol that promises great coffee and even greater moments of connection.

Tomorrow, September 11, 2018, Starbucks launche the "Celestial Beauty of the Undersea," a Siren collection that is guaranteed to sweep you off of your feet . The artwork on each tumbler and mug has ethereal qualities with the siren swimming in a sea of stars.

They are also launching the Anniversary Blend and the Anniversary Card which is a limited edition and therefore, a must have for any card collector of Starbucks. The Siren artwork is meant to engage customers with it's playfil and alluring deep-sea elements as well as add layers of whimsy to the collection.

Think of Dyesebel but more bluish and whimsical. This is what came to mind when I saw the complete collection. Here are some photos grabbed from Starbucks Singapore where the collection was first released.

Our card though is prettier than the one released in SG in my opinion. Activation for this card is only PHp500. I love the siren's blue green tail with copper gold detailing on the card. The limit is still 2pcs per customer per day for the card.

This here is the complete set that will be released tomorrow.

To make things more exciting, there will also be two new drinks that will be available starting tomorrow for a limited time only.

Available starting September 11 for a limited time only, Starbucks is introducing new coffee-forward beverages: The Cascara Cold Foam Cold Brew and the Caramel Cinnamon Cookie Latte.

Using all the elements of coffee from the bean down to the husk, Starbucks introduces a refreshing take on the classic cold brew – the Cascara Cold Foam Cold Brew. Cascara, more commonly known as the husk of the coffee cherry, adds a unique boost to this revitalizing cold beverage with its complex and slightly sweet flavor.  A fusion of flavors and textures, the cold brew is topped with a smooth layer of cold foam made from low-fat milk and cascara syrup and has hints of brown sugar and maple derived from the combination of the cherry and black coffee.

A new addition to the Starbucks menu of espresso beverages is the Flat White. Carefully crafted with bold ristretto shots and a thin layer of velvety steamed whole milk, the drink is perfectly balanced with sweet notes and is finished with a simple latte art dot.

Those looking for a warm and comforting cup can also try the Caramel Cinnamon Cookie Latte. Available for a limited time only, this latte is topped with fluffy whipped cream, sweet caramel sauce, and cinnamon and crunchy cookie crumbles which add hints of caramel, cinnamon and warm spice to complement its espresso base.

Visit your nearest Starbucks store to witness how Starbucks is crafting the new amazing.

Secrets to ageing gracefully

Wrinkled skin, a hunched back and a slow stride—this is the sad picture that comes to mind when you think about growing old.  While ageing is inevitable, you can grow old gracefully even without having exceptional genes.  Most mere mortals can live through old age gracefully and healthily, by opting for these simple lifestyle changes.

1. Stay positive
Staying positive is one tip that most people take for granted. Negative vibes can cause stress and in turn can disrupt the body’s processes, opening risks to lifestyle-produced diseases. Staying positive is a way to train your body to manage the stress.  In fact, research shows that positive thinking can increase your life span.

2. Opt to be active
Staying active and engaging in physical activities trains your body for endurance. Staying fit doesn’t mean engaging in heavy, strenuous activities. In fact, training your body with simple and easy activities like regular walking or even dancing can already do so much for your health. Not only does exercising help your muscles and bones, but it also helps your metabolism, which slows down as you age.

3. Get enough sleep
No, sleep is not for the weak.  On the contrary, people who sleep right are probably stronger. Sleep is the body’s natural process to relax, shut down and gain more energy. A study shows that an unstable and disturbed sleeping pattern could lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes because sleeping also gives your body time to process glucose and balance your blood pressure.

4. Socialize
Before there was social media, there was socialization, a process of interacting without screens and gadgets. Social interaction contributes to your cognitive development. As you age, your mind weakens, but bonding with family and friends helps keep your memory strong.

5. Drink lots of water
Drinking water has a lot of benefits as it can help relieve fatigue, flush out toxins and lessen headaches – among many other benefits. However, the sensation of thirst decreases as you age, which is why older adults are at more risk of dehydration than other age groups. Everyday, you lose a huge amount of water in your body as you pee or sweat, which is why it is important for you to compensate this loss by drinking an average of 1.5L of water a day.

6. Opt for a balanced meal
Eating healthy mean so much more than getting your regular munches of fruits and vegetables. As you age, getting more high-quality protein in your diet prevents you from being at risk of health problems such as cancer and heart disease. Given that ageing results in muscle loss and resistance to build new muscles, protein requirements increase with age as it improves your muscle built and bone health^.

7. Support your body through supplements
Nutritional supplements specially formulated for older adults are essential to sustain the required nutrients your body needs. Ingredients such as whey protein, probiotics and prebiotics are essential among ageing people, as it enhances the body’s defenses and prevents the risk of attaining serious health problems. Given this, it is important to regularly take supplements that provide the right amount of these ingredients to compensate for the changes you experience as you age.

You can chooe between Novuskin or Eslite.

8. Start early
Taking a crack at doing the things above is only the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Simply put, the best secret to ageing gracefully is to start taking care of yourself as early as possible. Practicing a healthy lifestyle regardless of your age is the best thing you can do for yourself. With the right practice and health care knowledge, these habits will be embedded in your daily routine. . Soon you’ll see that age is just a number!

Grateful # 9: Wonderful Weekend

Lately, I've heard myself saying more and more often that I really appreciate the work life balance culture that my new company imposes on its workers. For the last 2 months of my life, when I say good night on our group chat on a Friday, that's the last that I hear from them until Monday morning.

Isn't that amazing? I think it is. Mind blown actually. I have found a company that actually lets me have a life. They actually just require me to work 8 hours a day and we're all set. Now because of this, I was able to have one of the most amazing weekends of my life, one spent very well with family and friends.

Saturday we held the birthday celebration of my nephew's 11th birthday and the theme was all about dinosaurs. I gotta say that I have to hand it to my sister for the DIY patterns and to my aunt for putting things together. I mean, look at this.

I loved the dinosaur footprints that was strewn leading to the cake and candy table.

missing my twin brothers

It was a pool party but there was also a function room where those who are not going to swim can stay but since it was a really good weather kind of day, we decided to stay outside and enjoy the authentic Korean barbecue which was part of the spread. Kamsanida chinngu!

We were able to spend time with family and family friends as well as meet new people. It was relaxing and there were a lot of really great food to be had. WAY TOO MUCH.

Today, I had a manipedi and foot spa to start the week right. I get a home service so it's really relaxing and does not cost me any hassle. I tried out the Orly Breathable and the Spritz Dry from Orly. I gotta say, I NEED MORE OF IT IN MY LIFE! You see, I'm one of those people who easily wreck her manicure and when I used this spritz dry, my manicure is still perfect 12 hours later. w00t w00t!

After lunch, two of my friends decided to come over and we ended up hanging out at Yellow Cab. I tried convincing them to try the new 5 Borough Flavors but we ended up with the classic as well as a box of Garlic Parmesan and Korean BBQ chicken.

Later on we had coffee and to cap this wonderful weekend, M treated me to a massage. BLISS!

I am so grateful for this wonderful weekend. I felt recharged and deeply reminded of what truly matters in life: love, family, and friends.

SIP Purified Water

You need to drink 8 bottles of water everyday. This is something that has been said time and time again from when we were kids to now that we are adults. Water is the best aid for your body and water cures a lot of ailments. A product of Pacific Synergy Food and Beverage Corp., Sip Purified Water is a refreshing way to stay hydrated, as it is pure water that is filtered by nature and bottled at the source itself.
  The 6-step filtration process each sip of water goes through begins with the  natural filtration of volcanic rocks near Mt. Makiling, where its plant is located.  Impurities are then removed by a layer of sand making it ready for activated carbon treatment that wipes out unpleasant water and taste. The water then goes through reverse osmosis where viruses and dirt are eliminated, while harmful microbes and germs are killed through UV treatment. The last step the water undergoes is the FDA approved ozonation that blasts away all other toxins. Also, to ensure the reduction of carbon footprint, each bottle of Sip is bottled at the source.

 

SIP Purified water can help strengthen bone structure, lead to "more radiant" skin, hair, and nails, prevent free radical damage, help blood flow, and regulate the body because it contains volcanic water. The Health benefits of volcanic mineral water come from the many minerals and electrolytes that are picked up by the water throughout the process. These minerals include Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Silica- many of which are found in the volcanic mineral water of all volcanic water brands.

These natural minerals are vital to the body, and drinking consistent amount of volcanic mineral water can help keep your health at an all time high by ensuring you’re getting these minerals- even when you believe you are just drinking water!

Sip Purified Water is available in all Vikings Group branches and Luzon branches of SM Supermarkets and 7-11. www.sippurifiedwater.com. Instagram: @sippurifiedwater. Facebook page: @sippurifiedwater.

Yellow Cab and the 5 Boroughs

One of the things America is known for is their love for pizza. You see it in the movies or TV shows and you read about it in their books. Pizza is life.

This is why it comes as no surprise to fans of Yellow Cab that they have come up with 5 new flavors that is meant to tickle your fancy. Called the 5 Bouroughs Pizza, New York's Finest brings forth 5 unique flavors that captures the essence of each New York borough: Bronx, Manhattan, Brookly, Queens, and Staten Island.

The Bronx Creamy Mushroom Pizza is the first white sauce based pizza of Yellow Cab. It's a creamy mixof mushroom, chicken, olive, and green bell peppers. If you are a fan of creamy carbonara or chicken ala king, you will definitely be a fan of this.

The Queens Oriental Chicken is aptly named because this pizza is meant for a queen. The unique flavor is only for those discerning enough to appreciate it. The combination of chicken, mushrooms, onion, and pineapple topped with spring onions and cilantro and sweet tangy Oriental sauce is to die for. Pineapple lovers will definitely unite. I know Koji and I did.

The Staten Island Basil and Ricotta Pizza has crushed tomato topped with 3 cheese and Basil. Definitely a cheese lover's dream. M and B would love this one.

For those who may be in a rush and needs a filling slice of pizza, the Manhattan Steak and Eggs is as filling as you can get. The mix of steak strips and eggs doused in steak sauce and topped with onions and green bell peppers comes as a complete package if you are on the go or on the road.

And last but definitely not the least, the Brooklyn Spicy Seafood is not for the faint of heart. Thespicy Jalapeno peppers, shrimps, crabsticks, onions, bell peppers, capers, and tomatoes give a slightly strong kick that will definitely awaken senses once you take a bite.

The 5 Boroughs Pizza is available starting today in all branches including the newest branch in Paseo de Magallanes. This starts at Php499 for the regular one and Php999 for the New Yorker size.

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on walking out and staying put ...

I've experienced almost everything in my previous relationships. I've been cheated on, used as a filler, smacked around, stalked, and I was almost killed. It was that bad. The one thing that they all had in common though was they all stayed.

I was the one who left. Yes, I was the one who left.

I lost so many people that I loved that when someone actually wants to stay, it surprises me and puts me on edge. I start to think, "when is the other shoe going to fall?"

When I was recovering from my heartbreak and all the other heartbreaks I've had (coz I don't know about you guys but everytime I get hurt, the other hurts come back and it's like I feel every single heartache that I've had from all the people who have left me or betrayed me,)  my sister told me that I was the perfect person for the song Too Good at Goodbye. I read the lyrics and though it saddened me because she was right, I couldn't say anything because she was right.

December of last year, I met M and he made me believe in love again. I resisted. I fought against it and against him vehemently. I didn't wanna get hurt. I was scared of getting hurt.

However, he won my family over, thus winning me over. I thought, maybe, maybe this time I won't get hurt. I forgot that when you love someone, you automatically give them the right to hurt you because they matter. Since they matter, everything that they do will matter and sometimes, they will do something that will hurt you.

Sometimes, they do something that will not just hurt you. It will crush you. It will break you. It will hurt you so bad that you feel a deep aching pain on your chest and no matter how much you want to cry, you can't anymore because all you tears have dried up and you just end up on the bathroom floor heaving dry sobs and wanting Mother Earth to swallow you whole.

Sometimes, they will keep doing that thing and they will keep hurting you.

When M first walked out on me and left me at the parking lot of a hotel, I stood there for 30 minutes because I couldn't believe that he would just leave me. You see, no matter how bad things got with my previous relationships, none of them have ever actually left me anywhere. When M did, I was baffled. Think of those poor dogs left on the side of the street by their owners and they get this confused look on their faces then they think "nope, they're gonna come back for me. They love me. They wouldn't leave me here by myself." and then slowly, painfully, the reality sinks in.  You have been left behind.

I have been left behind.

The second time he left me, I was still in denial. The whole time I was walking under heavy rains, I would imagine that he was just there and he would come up to me and say sorry. He couldn't have left me again. He knew how much it hurt the first time. He promised he wouldn't. He wouldn't break my heart that way right? He couldn't. Why would he? He said he loved me.

Again, the realization hit when I found myself standing in an extremely cold airconditioned bus, drenched from the rain, on my way home.

I have been left behind.

The third time it happened (yes, apparently I really am a glutton for punishment) a part of me was expecting it already. When it happened, it still hurt but not as much as it did before. After all, it has become a pattern. One that he seems to have no plans of changing regardless of the gut wrenching pain he is causing me ... the girl he promised to never hurt intentionally.

The last one ended in a break up. He broke up with me. He didn't just walk away this time. He told me to my face that he was breaking up with me, that he no longer wanted to be with me.

To say that I was devastated would be an understatement. My heart broke into a gazillion pieces and until now, two weeks later, I am still picking up the pieces.

We talked and sorted things out but I am still picking up the pieces. You see, when someone you love tells you to your face that they no longer want to be with you after making you believe in forever, it breaks you over and over again.

It doesn't stop just because you fixed things. It doesn't stop with a sorry. It doesn't stop because you had a romantic date or because they hugged you.

My heart broke into a gazillion tiny pieces. It will take time to put it all back together; if it ever will again. As much as I want to be fully okay again, it just doesn't work that way. I wish it did.

Earlier today, we had another fight and for the first time, he didn't flip. He didn't walk out. He didn't leave.

Surprisingly, he didn't leave, walked out, or flipped.

I didn't feel relieved though. The thought in my head was just "until when will this change be?" It scares me. He scares me.

I know now how capable is of hurting me. I know now how much he can hurt me. I know now how much he can break me.

So why do I stay?

Simple really. I love him. I love him enough that when he walks away, I stay put because one day, I hope that instead of walking away, he will choose to stay put ... with me.

Discovery Kids App

One of the hardest things to do nowadays is to limit screen time of your kids from their mobile devices. We worry about the fact that they are not learning anything or they are getting digitally addicted. We worry if we are doing parenting right.

I know I do. I know that a lot of my parent friends also feel the same way. It's a good thing that finally, we have Discover Kids App.

Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, Discovery Kids sets itself apart with a unique watch-play-learn experience and a specially curated slate of content within a safe, enriching world that kids will love and parents can trust. Discovery Kids combines the best of science, nature and the wonders of the real world with beloved characters and unforgettable entertainment. The app’s user interface and experience are designed and optimized for kids, with intuitive kid-first navigation that makes it easy for kids to use while having fun exploring and learning.

Discovery Kids launches with over a thousand activities which include shows, videos, a strong games portfolio, digital books and much more.

Content highlights include:

1. Shows that kids already know and love such as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Transformers Rescue Bots, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Insectibles, Oddbods, and Angry Birds Toons

2. Favourite children’s programme, TeamYey! from ABS-CBN

3. Games like Wild Kratts: Monkey Mayhem, Nature Cat: Park Builder, and Peg + Cat: Chicken Blast Off

4. Original games Terra Formers, Ultimate Animal Races, and Rocket Escape

5. Digital books such as Scaredy Squirrel and Goodnight Gorilla

6. Shows from Discovery’s content library such as Cupcake Wars: Kids, Meet the Penguins,

7. How Do They Do It: Kids Edition and Guess What They’re Making!

Kids will be able to toggle seamlessly between activities, with content refreshed regularly to engage young minds, inspire discovery, and ignite imaginations. With one account, subscribers get unlimited access to the platform across multiple devices and can download content for offline viewing. 

Take the fun on the go - watch, play, explore, and discover anytime, anywhere. The Discovery Kids app is available for download now and offers a free 30-day trial with a subscription rate of P129 per month after the trial period.

Novuhair and your crowning glory

Hair is our crowning glory so can you imagine the horrors if your hair thins out? Hair loss is a normal thing but when it happens to you and you're not that old yet, it will definitely freak you out. I know I did when it happened to me because I was too stressed.

This is where Novuhair comes in.

According to Web MD, the average adult head has about 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair and loses up to 100 of them a day, which is normal. As people age, their rate of hair growth slows, and they can experience losing more than hundreds of strands which is quite alarming. So what can you do to prevent it?

For beauty and wellness expert, Cory Quirino, embracing wellness is the first step to help improve the hair’s condition and make people look younger.
“If you choose to have a wellness lifestyle, then expect wonderful changes such as radiant skin, energy, and a general sense of well-being,” she emphasizes. “In time, you will realize that you have successfully delayed the aging process.”

The beauty and wellness expert says that choosing wellness as a lifestyle includes eating nutritious food, exercising, getting a good sleep, drinking generous amounts of water, managing stress, getting enough sunshine, and above all, staying positive.

On top of a daily healthy regimen, a supplement is necessary to maintain a healthy hair and scalp. Many people opt to use chemical-based products. But for her, the use of natural products is a must and the best solution for hair loss.

Natural ingredients such as virgin coconut oil (VCO) and aloe vera are loaded with beneficial properties, which boost the health of the scalp and hair. These and much more natural herbs and essential oils can be found in NOVUHAIR, a topical scalp lotion with 19 natural ingredients that work in synergy to help prevent hair loss, which the beauty and wellness expert approves of.

NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. You may also have the product delivered right at your doorstep through Lazada at https://bit.ly/2Jc92Vk

Print efficiently with Brother

If you have a child who is in school
If you scapbook
If you love printing photos
If you like keeping kids busy with worksheets
If you label a lot
If you take photos and frame it
If you have documents that need printing

Brother printer is the solution to your problems. I would know. I've had one for two years and it's bee heaven sent for all the school work and projects that my son gives me at 10pm to do. Yes, 10pm because kids are devilish that way.

Brother takes great pride in developing inkjet printers that deliver greater reliability, innovation and cost-effectiveness. This same unwavering commitment to its ‘Customer First’ approach can be found in Brother’s newest A3 Inkjet Printer Series for businesses and home-office users with high print volumes.

This new series features an Inkjet Printer HL-T4000DW and Multi-Function Centre, MFC-T4500DW. Performance and enhanced features for this new inkjet printer series include:

 Superior Cost Efficiency

Lower cost-per-page – Refill Tank System inkjet printers come with ultra-high-yield ink refill bottles that enable you to print up to 6,500 pages1 in black and 5,000 pages1 in color

Cut costs by 50% – Instantly reduce your paper waste and expenses by half with the automatic 2-sided printing feature

Enhanced durability – Features a robust printhead with stainless steel lamination and Piezoelectric ceramic technology for longer machine life and less frequent repairs and servicing.

Effortless User Experience

Convenient ink tank access – Enjoy quick, mess-free refills with the embedded, front-access tank, and easily monitor individual ink levels through the transparent ink tank cover

Comprehensive paper handling – Handle a variety of paper weights and sizes with a 250 sheets standard tray and 100 sheets multi-purpose tray

Multi-page scan, copy & fax capabilities2 – Perform multi-page scan and copy and fax jobs without having to insert the pages individually with the 50 sheets Automatic Document Feeder

User-friendly navigation – Easily navigate features and functions with the large 2.7” LCD touchscreen and full-sized keypad2

Enhanced Productivity

Fast print speeds – Enjoy print speeds3 of up to 22/20 ipm (mono/color), and boost your business productivity with Fast Mode speeds of up to 35/27 ppm (mono/color) [ipm: images per minute; ppm: pages per minute]

Quick first-page-out times – Spend less time waiting with fast first-page-out times4 of just 5.5 seconds for mono prints and 6 seconds for colour prints

Professional print quality – Print brilliant photos, crisp and clear text with an outstanding resolution of 1,200 x 4,800 dpi

Comprehensive print capabilities – Print detailed floor plans, blueprints, site images and other materials in-house on a wide variety of paper types and sizes up to A3

Extensive Connectivity

Multiple connectivity options – Easily share your device among the entire office workgroup using the built-in wireless and network connectivity

Effortless mobile printing – Print directly from your iPhone, iPad, Android™ or Windows® Mobile device through Brother’s iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, Mopria® and Google Cloud Print

Print JPEGs directly from USB storage – Print photos from your USB flash drive conveniently via the front-access port with USB Direct Print

Scan and print via Wi-Fi Direct – Directly print or scan from your mobile device without need for access to your network


Advanced Device Management

Restrict access to your printers –Assign authorized users or groups with access to specific functions such as color printing, setting page limits, scanning features and more with the Secure Function Lock

Integrate easily into your IT Security Infrastructure –Manage printer access and login authentication through a central management system with Active Directory and User Authentication

Conveniently monitor via fleet management software – BRAdmin Light is an enterprise-level device management solution that allows you to manage a fleet of network-connected machines from one centralized location

My first impressions

So I was able to print out photos using this and I can honestly say, I WANT ONE! I printed a lot of photos and they were instantly dry. No running of the ink which meant that your photos do not get ruined. Also, I observed that though the printer had been used for 5 hours straight, there was no paper jam and the ink quality remained the same though over 200 photos were printed on full A3 sized paper.

I'd definitely recommend this printer. I've tested it personally and I have one that has never given me a problem.