Review of Absolutely Sweet Cookies from Las Pinas

I'm a cookie monster. There, I've admitted it. One of the things that make me super happy is seeing a bunch of cookies and Absolutely Sweet Cookies from Las Pinas did just that for me. 

I had the chance to try three variants from their shop and all of them were a delight to my taste buds. When I say delight, it did not survive more than 2 days and we're talking about 3 dozen cookies here. 

My favorite was the Salted Milk Chocolate.  I loved the combination of the salt and the chocolate. It was sweet with a touch of saltiness that blended really well. 

My two kids loved the Triple Chocolate Chip since it had a combination of all the different kinds of chocolate which is favored by most kids. I liked that this was sweet but not too sweet. It was just right. 

This can be gifted to cookie lovers who prefer a level of sweetness that wasn't over the top. 

The Dark Chocolate Chunks were favored by my husband. I woke up to half of the dozen gone. If that doesn't tell you that he liked it, I don't know what will. For me, I loved the bite sized parts. It gave the cookies a luxury feel. When I bit into it, I felt like I was eating a Php100+ piece of cookie. 

Absolutely Sweet cookies is available in Las Pinas. You can order through their Facebook page and my recommendation is to pair with fresh milk and eat it in your pajamas for that ultimate, comfort food feels. 

Food Styling: Kathy Balmores

Photos by: Mark Balmores

Enjoy Nestle's Summer Pantry Essentials this Shopee 4.4 Sale with up to 20% OFF

One of the staples in our home are coffee, creamer, milk, and things to help us be healthier. This means that on a monthly basis, we replenish these which is why I was so happy to find out that Nestle will be having a sale during the Shopee 4.4 sale and will be giving out discounts of up to 20%! 

This summer, we need to constantly stay hydrated and on top of water, I wanna make sure that my family drinks enough to stay energized, healthy, and ready to slay the day. Sharing with you some of the items I will be buying multiples of because we use it like crazy in our household. 

NESCAFE Gold Intense Instant Coffee:  I love the stronger taste and richer aroma of NESCAFÉ GOLD INTENSE coz it's expertly crafted with a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans roasted to golden perfection to create a coffee experience like no other. I also love that it comes with a free glass. Haha. 

BEAR BRAND Fortified Powdered Milk: My husband loves this so I make sure that I prepare this for him before he goes off to work. Since he has a really early shift, at the very least, I want to make sure he has warm milk in his tummy before he starts his day. 

This is also the only powdered milk that has 100% Vitamin C, Iron and Zinc as well as 100% Vit D, Protein and Calcium. 

MILO Powdered Choco Malt Milk Drink: Powdered chocolate malt milk drink made with the natural goodness of MILK, MALT, and COCOA Contains ACTIV-GO® - a special blend of PROTOMALT®, VITAMINS, and MINERALS that gives my kid the nutritious energy he needs for a busy day. MILO is high in Vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and is a source of Iron for energy release. It's also great served iced in the morning and hot at night. 

NESTEA Cleanse Lemon Cucumber Powdered Green Tea: Refresh with a delicious blend of all-natural green tea, lemon, and cucumber extracts with NEW NESTEA CLEANSE!  It's high in fiber which aids in digestion and has no added table sugar.  Hoping to start my wellness journey with NESTEA CLEANSE! 

Grab your Nestle Summer Pantry Essentials up to 20% off on 4.4 ShopeePay Sale!  

Gratitude # 23

Last week passed by in a whirl but it was still full of gratitude for me. 

Grateful for family 

I am grateful for small moments with my family. B gave Khali a bath and M and I worked together to create his food photography portfolio. 

Grateful for the Opportunities

I am so thankful that I remain blessed and that I can be a blessing to others as well. Husband and I are working in tandem to create food photos for small businesses. The gratitude that they show simply warms my heart. 

I am also thankful to the brands who have sent stuff and those that have formed a paid collaboration with me and my platform in the past week. 

Lenovo Yoga and Windows 11

TicTac Share the Gentle Vibes

I AM Worldwide

Silka Body Lotion

DITO Telecommunity

GCash

Sante Barley

Hope Matters 

ASUS ROG

Grateful for Experiences

I also got to write at a cafe last week, something that I have not been able to do for some time now. It felt familiar and strange at the same time. The two year pandemic has definitely made a big impact on how things are done and what used to be a mundane, ordinary thing is now something that's become a treat.

I had time to sort out the attic and actually rearrange a couple of things. I thought that I needed a change in space because I wasn't able to accomplish things that I wanted and I read that sometimes, a change in how things are arranged can change the way things work. 

I also finally understood how the whole chair cover works. I realized that the reason the previous ones did not fit is that I threw out the styrofoam boards.  DON'T DO THAT! Haha. 

It looks so nice no? If you'd like to also buy your own sofa cover, you can get it here. 

Grateful for friends, old and new.

I also had some friends who came over and visited so these were good times and I got the chance to meet a member of my Diamond Painting PH Facebook Group. 

I also was approached for a paid collab with a brand that I've been using and I'll soon be reviewing lipsticks again so I'm really excited about this. 

I'd also like to brag a bit about my husband. He finally got on Tiktok and he actually went viral. His 6th video has over 600k views. I am blown away.  

I knew that his content would be really good but I didn't think he would go viral that early. Do follow him for more PhotoJourn Tips. 

Lastly, I'd like to ask for a simple prayer. I'm still in the middle of finding a corporate job so it would be really appreciated if you could say a prayer that I find one that will enable me to continue helping the people that I am helping and to provide for my family. 

Thank you and to my readers, please know that I am grateful for you. 

Gratitude # 22

It's been two weeks and I still don't have a job. Yet, I have so many things to be grateful for. 

We are all safe and sound. We all have good health and we're still able to eat more than 3x a day. These are more than enough reasons to be grateful. 

B passed all of his exams for the week. He was whining about it but at the end of the day, he studied and he passed every single one. To be honest, I never doubted he would. He also went out and met friends which I know he was very happy about. 

I forced myself to not worry too much and trust that he can handle himself since he's already 16. 

M and I also had a date night last 14th because it was our monthsarry. We've been together for 4 years and 3 months now. 

We also took Khali to the mall for the first time and we had dinner at a Japanese place named Tenya. 

Khali was so behaved the entire time we were at the mall. He wore his masks, held on to our hands, and did not go off running everywhere. He also ate a lot of the soba noodles from Tenya and the tempura. 

Yesterday, Ninang Jen visited and took off a lot of the stuff that I needed to let go of. She ended up taking home about 6 huge eco bags of clothes and other things. Afterward, we had samgyupsal at Wagyuniku and we even got Kirk to join us. 

I love that I am able to spend time with family and also have time for my art, diamond painting. This one is called Harana and it's a licensed art from a Pinoy artist. 

Lastly, I had so many packages from PRs and brands that I am just so grateful for all of them. Yes, until now, I still feel giddy when I receive PR packages. 

I look forward to opening them, posting about it, and just being really thankful that these brands continue to trust me and believe in my blog. 

I'm super happy about NIDO since Khali will be switching to NIDO very soon and they sent me 3 big boxes of it. The Mom in me is over the moon. 

Greenwich Seafood Offerings

M2 Malunggay is more on my Instagram but what I loved about this is that the ready to drink bottles were so good and the Shing-a-ling was just amazing. I wanted to hoard like a mad person. 

Shopee also sent out one of their boxes and as you all know, every time a Shopee haul is sent, it just means HAPPINESS! 

We also got to enjoy the newest flavor from Pizza Hut, the CHEESY PIMIENTO! 

 

Kamuning Bakery also sent a lot of bread and we had fun sharing these with friends and neighbors.

My sponsored outfits from SHEIN also arrived and I am just so happy. Most of them were actually quite loose because I apparently lost weight but every single one was just so gorgeous! 

Metro Store had a sale and I was so happy to find out that they also had the ref storage that everyone has been going gaga over. It is gorgeous. 

I shared some of the tea and capsule with my Ninang Jen because I believe that she needed it more than I did but kept the Turmeric Plus for M and me. Our gout needs it. 

We also received some thank you's from Foster Care because we supported their event back in January. It feels nice to be remembered no?

Our friends from Fuentes Manila also remembered us and sent a lot of coffee and a personalized mug. Sadly it said Kap and not Kat but I'm okay. M is using it in the press office. 

M was also given this in an event he covered. B already took the power bank but I got the keep the earpods. 

The ones that really made me smile though are these two packages since they are both for Khali. 

This one is from Unilove and we do use everything that's shown in this photo.

This one is from Kleenfant and I discovered them almost 1.5 years ago and I have loved their wipes. I didn't know that they also have laundry detergent for babies now so I'm excited to try these out. 

To sweeten the end of the week, M received 2000 SM GC from an event and I won 2000 SM GC in a contest. We now have budget for our groceries in April. 

What's not to be grateful for?

UniLove Baby Wipes Summer Edition is Available on Shopee

Ever since Khali had a bout with gastroenteritis, I have become more obsessed with keeping him clean and fresh at all times. This is why when I learned that UniLove Baby Wipes is available on Shopee, I made sure that I got my hands on it.  

I use the UniLove wipes on almost everything because from keeping skin fresh and clean to eliminate germs and bacteria, Uni-Care's Uni-love Summer Special ensures my son's well-being, all the time! This is really important to me because I was so traumatized when he got sick due to a bug in his stomach which he most likely got from eating something dirty. 

I also like that it's suitable for hands, face, and body, and for the nappy area, UniLove Baby Wipes Summer Edition (Boy) is natural, mild, provides effective cleansing for your baby's delicate skin, and also helps prevents rashes.

These days, it's really important that we surround ourselves with things that can keep our babies safe. Download the Shopee app if you haven't and make sure to take advantage of the discounts that will be given this March 24 on Shopee's Brand Spotlight!  

Go Natural joins Shopee's #TatakPinoy Virtual Trade Fair and Offers up to 20% Discount

Go natural and go local! 

This is probably the best description that I can think of when it comes to Go Natural's supplements and teas that are readily available for order via their Shopee official store. 

Now that I am no longer as young as I used to be, I need supplements that can help keep me healthy and vitamins that can help me take care of my achy bones. 

Turmericap Plus 507mg Capsules Blister Pack of 90

As we age, the cartilage in our joints also wears away, and inflammation of our joints becomes more common. This can be very painful and when we have to move around, it can be a nightmare to deal with. It's a good thing that we have supplements that can help ease this. 

Turmericap Plus is an FDA-approved natural food supplement that helps curb inflammation in our joints.

It is naturally formulated with the goodness of these ingredients:

- Turmeric helps ease inflammation as well as is rich in antioxidants

- Ginger that helps treat nausea

- Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties

- Capsaicin helps relieve pain and normalize blood sugar

- Black Pepper helps aid in the absorption of Turmeric into the body

Guyamaax Herbal Food Supplement 500mg Capsules Blister Pack of 30

Guyamaax is an herbal supplement containing the combination of Natures’ finest anti-oxidants which can prevent free radicals that causes premature aging, decreased mental function, and deprived immune system. Guyabano contains substances that can improve intestinal health, Vitamin C boosts the immune system, Turmeric and Mangosteen contains powerful antioxidants to improve mental health and maintain healthy skin.

DeLite Herbal Tea in All Variants (Bundle of 3)

DeLite Herbal Tea is a delicious way to enjoy traditional, healthy, and 100% Filipino tea. It comes in three flavors: Ampalaya, Salabat, and Turmeric. All three have no artificial flavorings and fat.

Infused with Calamansi (Philippine Tropical Lime), this healthy and delightful drink is void of any bitterness, only enjoyable tanginess due to the strong Calamansi presence.

I take these at night before I go to sleep to help me calm my head and to give the supplements ample time to work their magic on me. 

I believe that with all these as part of our daily regimen, we'd be able to fight off diseases and old age symptoms easier. Make sure to download the Shopee App if you still don't have it and order your own set for a healthier you.