Garmin launches Lifestyle Range for Smartwatches

Ever wanted a smartwatch that can track your mood swings, food cravings, and still keep you healthy by monitoring your heart, sleep, and how many steps you've taken? Ever wanted one but you stop yourself from buying because you still want the look and feel of a classic watch? 

Fret no more because Garmin recently launched their active lifestyle range with latest smartwatch additions – Venu, vívomove 3 and vívoactive 4. 

The Venu features a 1.2” screen and is available in black with gold hardware, light sand with rose gold hardware, granite blue with silver hardware, and black with slate hardware. It features an impressive battery life of up to five days in smartwatch mode, and up to six hours in GPS + music mode.

 
The vívoactive 4 (45mm) has a battery life of up to eight days in smartwatch mode and up to six hours in GPS + music mode.

Working out at home with the Venu and vívoactive 4 is so much more fun over 40 on-device animated workouts for strength training, cardio, yoga, and Pilates. These easy-to-follow workouts demonstrate proper form and technique right on the user’s wrist. 

The Venu and vívoactive 4’s robust suite of workout options includes preloaded workouts on the watch, preset workouts available to download from Garmin ConnectTM, and “create your own” customizable workouts. 

Whether training for a 5K or something longer, the smartwatches are compatible with Garmin Coach, free training plans adapted to a runner’s goals and performance, complete with a virtual personal trainer for added motivation.  

Available in 44mm, the vívomove 3 is the perfect accessory with a stainless-steel bezel, a selection of colorful silicone bands, and a hidden touchscreen display. The vívomove series has a battery life of up to five days in smartwatch mode and will keep ticking for an additional week in watch mode.

Designed with style in mind, Garmin’s new hybrid smartwatch lineup – vívomove 3 – has the appearance of a traditional timepiece, with real ticking hands and elegant dial details. With a flick of the wrist, the hands dynamically move out of the way to reveal a hidden smart screen with health and fitness tracking data, and smart notifications for text messages, social media updates, calendar reminders and more.

With GPS, ElevateTM wrist-based heart rate2, and over 20 built-in indoor and outdoor sports apps including Pilates, yoga, running, pool swimming, golf and more, Venu, vívomove 3 and vívoactive 4 are packed with features to keep up with a varied and active lifestyle. Need to take a breather or boost mindfulness? The Venu and vívoactive 4 offer new structured breathwork activities designed to promote focus and relaxation.
 
The latest smartwatches boasts the broadest range of 24/7 health monitoring features available in the market, including advanced sleep with Pulse Ox1, new respiration tracking, abnormal heartrate alerts, menstrual cycle tracking, stress tracking with relax reminders, new hydration tracking, new breathwork activities and more. Innovative Body BatteryTM energy monitoring lets users check energy levels at any given moment, which can help with scheduling workouts, rest times and sleep. 

Using a combination of data gathered from stress, heart rate variability (HRV), sleep and activity, a higher Body Battery indicates the time is optimal to be active whereas a lower number suggests rest is in order.
 
When it’s time to wind down, advanced sleep monitoring estimates light, deep and REM stages of sleep. New respiration tracking measures the number of breaths per minute, and Pulse Ox gauges blood oxygen saturation levels. Together, this data can illustrate the sleep quality. Upon awakening, users can review their sleep stats in Garmin Connect to see whether they are getting the quality sleep they need to feel rested and recharged the next day.    

Truly this new line of smartwatches is more than just a sports watch or a smartwatch. They are the perfect companion in your day to day needs and can keep you on track all the time. 


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Jollibee Buko Pie

Yes, you read that one right!

The Philippines’ #1 fast-food brand Jollibee officially launched their latest delectable dessert offering, the Jollibee Buko Pie!

Now you can satisfy your coconut cravings anytime, anywhere. Your new favorite dessert pie is complete with chunky buko filling and a delicious sweet custard enveloped in that crispy pie crust you love. It’s real Buko Pie delight in every bite!

“We wanted to introduce a brand new but totally familiar local flavor to Jollibee’s selection of well-loved desserts and snacks,” shares Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “There’s no better treat to offer at Jollibee than the delightfully tasty Buko Pie, and we’re glad to make it easily accessible to anyone who craves it.”

No need to go far and get a taste of the delicious buko pie! Treat yourself to a Jollibee Buko Pie now for only PHP30 (solo) and PHP89 (3 Pies-to-Go) available for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery at all Jollibee stores nationwide.

For more updates and info, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

UPDATE: I was able to try the Jollibee Buko Pie and I would say it's 3.5 out of 5. I like that it had actual buko bits and it tasted okay. It's not the best buko pie but it's enough to satisfy a craving.

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Lazada Warehouse Tour featuring The Milk Guarantee Promise

As a Mom, there are several things that I look for when I buy things. I want it to be fast, easy, convenient, and most of all secure. 

When it comes to the milk I give my son, I always make sure that the expiry date has not passed and that there is at least a year before it will go bad. 

I used to feel iffy about ordering milk products online or any food items for that matter. What if it's expired? What if it's been opened? What if they send the wrong brand? What if it's authentic?

However, after going on a tour of the Lazada Warehouse in Cabuyao, my worries have been quelched. 

The Lazada Warehouse Tour that I participate in focused on The Milk Guarantee Promise. This means that for every order, it needs to meet 3 standards. 

1. at least 6 months to expiry 
2. next day delivery (if within Metro Manila) 
3. Authentic

Today, Lazada launched the LazMall Milk Guarantee program, providing moms with the convenience and full confidence to purchase milk formula online. The program is a partnership with renowned milk companies namely Nestle, Wyeth, Reckitt Benckiser Abbott, and Nutricia, to assure consumers that only high-quality, authentic and fresh milk are available on Lazada’s LazMall platform. 

Authenticity 

Only infant milk formula, growing up milk and maternal milk from official brands and official distributors in the Philippines are sold on Lazada’s LazMall platform. All milk products are 100 percent authentic and are sourced directly from the milk brands.

Freshness
The program guarantees that all milk formula products for outbound are at least 6 (six) months from their expiry dates.

Quality

Lazada warehouse employees are professionally trained to handle and fulfil orders in accordance with the quality and best practices upheld by the Milk Industry. These milk products are securely stored in Lazada’s warehouse to ensure that product quality is maintained at its best.

Worry and Hassle-Free Online Shopping Experience 
With Lazada’s logistics capabilities, all milk products ordered under the Milk Guarantee Program will be delivered straight to the customer’s doorstep within the next day.

Customers are provided with multiple payment options and are updated through SMS and email regarding the status of their orders. 

Seal of Milk Guarantee

All milk products covered by the LazMall Milk Guarantee Program will have the green seal of authenticity and freshness as seen below. Now, mothers will never have to worry when purchasing their trusted milk products online. 

To learn more about the program, and to shop your favourite milk products under the Milk Guarantee Program, visit http://bit.ly/LazMallMilkGuarantee.

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AVON's Pink Light Night Run and Walk for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is still one of the top causes of death among Filipinas. The disease is still prevalent and sadly, there's still a lot of Filipinas who don't get themselves checked.

Avon Philippines believes that no woman should be left in the dark about breast cancer any longer. As the leading corporate supporter of the cause, the company is teaming up with COLOR MANILA for the PINK LIGHT NIGHT RUN and WALK FOR BREAST CANCER 2019 to raise awareness on the disease and to encourage more women to do a breast self-exam for early detection.

This is the first ever night run and walk event with participants going through a fun course while getting caked in bright pink powder along the way.

Join the Avon Pink Light Night Run and Walk for Breast Cancer by running in ether the 3k, 5k, or 10k distances. Participants can also choose from different race kit packages that all come with a special Pink Light head lamp to guide runners through the night.

Register for the run here, here, or here.  

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Of Guns and Women

When people mention the word gun or firearms, the images that comes to mind is normally something sinister or associated with violence and crime. However, guns or firearms can actually be a friend, a lifestyle, and even a means to live a more peaceful life.

If you want to know how owning firearms can help you become a better person, read on.

In the Philippines, there is a myth that owning a gun can be as simple as knowing the right person. However, after a sit down with Aric Topacio, current president of the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc or AFAD, we learned that owning a legitimate handgun in the Philippines is actually very hard.

You need to go through a rigorous process that only the most determined and patient can pass. Written psychological exams that require you to answer over 400 questions, interviews, and a physical test, are just some of the things you need to pass if you wish to own a gun as a civilian.  This is something that AFAD upholds and believes in.

AFAD is a non-profit organization that promotes responsible gun ownership among civilians. AFAD was founded in 1989 with the aim of representing the interests of the defense and security industry. AFAD also consolidates firearms dealers into an integral forum, and formulates and impose self-regulating policies for the industry. 

AFAD would like to encourage women to include guns in their lifestyle. This is not just for self-defense but as a way of life because owning a gun entails you to be more disciplined, rational, patient, and you learn to control your emotions and temper.

Owning a gun is not as simple as buying it and taking it home. When you pass the psychological tests, you will be briefed about the laws surrounding guns. You will be informed and it will be reiterated what happens the moment you pull out a gun. The law and all the accompanying sanctions will be drilled into your head until you know what the different punishments are for using firearms unnecessarily.

This means that as a responsible gun owner, you can’t just brandish your gun anytime you want or anytime you feel like it. The only time you are supposed to bring your gun out is when you have the intention of using it to protect yourself or the people that you love.

When you become a responsible gun owner, you learn to choose your battles and you never think of the gun as a weapon to use against someone else unless absolutely needed. You learn to take a deep breath, count one to ten, and most important, you learn to walk away when you can because you know the consequences if not.

AFAD is all about empowerment. Aric Topacio believes that every person should have the option to own firearms and be able to protect him or herself as well as the people they care about. He also believes that if people are educated about responsible gun ownership, crimes involving guns and firearms would actually go down.

If you are interested in learning more about AFAD and responsible gun ownership, you can go ahead and participate in the upcoming 27th one stop AFAD-Defense & Sporting Arms Show on November 14 - 18 to be held at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

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Uniqlo 2019 Fall Winter Collection

If you think that a fall-winter collection is irrelevant to the Philippines, think again. With travel becoming so acessible to the Filipino people, knowing what outfits you need to pack could save you a lot of cash, time, and frustration when you go to dream destinations that are colder than the Philippines.

This is where the Uniqlo Fall-Winter Collection comes into play. Uniqlo has come up with stylish yet affordable wear to bring when you visit Korea, New Zealand, Japan, or Hong Kong in February where the temperature can drop to 4 degrees.

UNIQLO’s Coat collection offers a wide variety of outerwear that is a perfect combination of style and function. It includes a range of knitted, wool, chester, trench, cotton, and fleece, in different length and colors.

Women’s Double Face Hooded Coat (P3,990)
Features elegant fabric on both the inside and the outside in two distinctive colors
Made with wool blend material with an elegant glossy sheen

Women’s HEATTECH Jersey Scoop Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt (P590)
Made with warming HEATTECH material
Features bio-warming, moisture-wicking, and insulating properties
Has stretch material for a fitted feel that won't add bulk

Women’s Melange Wool Hooded Knitted Coat (P1,990)
Made with 100% wool material
A great outer layer for chilly weather that pairs well with an inner, down layer on colder days
Has pockets that are lined with the same material as the exterior for added warmth

UNIQLO’s Ultra Light Down collection offers a variety of outerwear. Its lightness, warmth, and trendy voluminous silhouettes make it a functional yet chic essential for the season. The collection includes a range of jackets, compacts, and the newest silhouettes cocoon and puffer.

Men’s Ultra Light Down Jacket (P3,490)
Has pocketable design in a compact size for easy carrying
With a durable water-repellent coating that keeps out light rain and snow
Updated this season with a finely adjusted waist for a trim silhouette
Available for men and women

Men’s Ultra Light Down Puffer Jacket (P4,490)
Has water-repellent coating that keeps out light rain
Has pocketable design in a compact size for easy carrying
With elastic cuffs for a better fit
Available for men and women

Women’s Ultra Light Down Cocoon Jacket (P3,990)
Has durable water-repellent coating
Has pocketable design that can be stored in the carrying pouch
Made in longer length for better coverage

And here is my personal favorite amongst all simply because it doesn't take up a lot of space but it really warms the the body and the legs. It's also very simple and can blend in almost anywhere.

Men’s Fleece Long Sleeve Full Zip Jacket (P1,290)
Updated to a finer-textured fleece
Has an added a zipper pull to make it easier to open and close when wearing gloves
Available in a range of seasonal and fashionable colors and designs
Available for men and women

Women’s HEATTECH Extra Warm Leggings (P990)
Made warmer than the regular HEATTECH
Has excellent moisture retention for supple comfort against the skin
Features superb stretch that allows excellent movement worn as an inner layer

Women’s Fluffy Yarn Fleece Full-Zip Jacket (P1,290)
Made in fluffy fleece material with a long pile for comfort and warmth
Has a widened sleeves and hem tape for a more relaxed feel
Available in soft colors in a gradient tone to match the fuzzy texture
Available for men and women

The 2019 Uniqlo Fall Winter Collection is now avaialble at all Uniqlo stores just in time for the festivities coming up! 

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39th Birthday Wish List

It's that time of the year again. In the past, I normally had a pretty long list of things that I want to receive for my birthday but for this year, and at this stage of my life, I only have a few things that I actually want.

1. Home scents. Candles, scented wax, home mists, essential oils, and scented sprays.They relax me and they make the home feel and smell better.

2. Journals, scrapbooks, photo albums. Anything where I can store my photos and memories.

3. Anything for the baby.

4. Anything Care Bear, Sailormoon, or Harry Potter.

5. House plants with stand. Yes, I'm getting into plants but I only like having it. My Mom takes care of them so they don't die.

And that's it!

I'm at peace with myself and where I am with life. I don't really yearn for much anymore unlike before. It took a long time but I'm finally comfortable in my own skin.

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