It was my first time to bring B his lunch and he actually asked me to spoonfeed him. He said that since I won't be home when he gets home, he wanted for me to feed him. My boy is the sweetest.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
204/365 photoblog: B and his lunch Buddy
It was my first time to bring B his lunch and he actually asked me to spoonfeed him. He said that since I won't be home when he gets home, he wanted for me to feed him. My boy is the sweetest.
Yummy Eats 2014
A few weeks ago saw Yummy Eats 2014 happening at Metro Tent in Metrowalk. Luckily, I was invited by Good Housekeeping and so B and I went off to have a taste of the 70 food stalls that participated for this year.
What I liked about this year is that the place was definitely bigger and could accommodate more crowd. The fact that it was also covered and air-conditioned was a definite plus. What I did not like was that it still wasn't conducted in an orderly fashion and there were a lot of repeaters, meaning concessionaires that were already selling in the Mercato markets and some of them even in malls.
I feel that Yummy Eats should showcase the unknown, the ones that haven't been tested by the crowd, and ones that are yet to be discovered. I feel that a limitation on certain things would have also helped highlight the food stalls being showcased since people went there to discover Yummy Eats and not just cupcake overload which I felt is what happened.
Of course, these are but minor minus points and Yummy Eats still delivered on their promise which is to provide us with mouth watering, fat inducing gastonomic delights. Some of the ones that stood out for me are:
The Cheese Pimiento of MiraDips was just so good. I think with this dip, I could eat a box of FITA and that's a lot even for me.
I saw him before in Eastwood when FM and I visited the Chocolate Fair back in 2012 and it was such a pleasant surprise to see him again at Yummy Eats. Choco ATBP is one of those tsokolate places that I really love. He makes them himself and I just love his passion for what he does.
Mallows. Smores. Need I say more?
Happy Bean needs to find a stall in the mall and show people that this is what good taho is all about. If I didn't suffer from gout, I would have taken a pint of this.
This thin chocolate covered crispy cookie from Think Wink Cookies rocked. It was like a thin version of happiness and I felt absolutely no guilt in consuming it. Truth be told I finished 3 pieces of this and B had one. Hahaha.
As for this one, this is actually pesto from Local Loco Deli and if there is one thing I know about pesto is that my son loves this. He really, really loves this.
Arnie went with us and as predicted, B voted for Local Loco Deli as his #1 Yummy Eats.
Thank you Good Housekeeping for inviting us to cover the Yummy Eats 2014. Looking forward to Yummy Eats 2015. :)
What I liked about this year is that the place was definitely bigger and could accommodate more crowd. The fact that it was also covered and air-conditioned was a definite plus. What I did not like was that it still wasn't conducted in an orderly fashion and there were a lot of repeaters, meaning concessionaires that were already selling in the Mercato markets and some of them even in malls.
I feel that Yummy Eats should showcase the unknown, the ones that haven't been tested by the crowd, and ones that are yet to be discovered. I feel that a limitation on certain things would have also helped highlight the food stalls being showcased since people went there to discover Yummy Eats and not just cupcake overload which I felt is what happened.
Of course, these are but minor minus points and Yummy Eats still delivered on their promise which is to provide us with mouth watering, fat inducing gastonomic delights. Some of the ones that stood out for me are:
The Cheese Pimiento of MiraDips was just so good. I think with this dip, I could eat a box of FITA and that's a lot even for me.
I saw him before in Eastwood when FM and I visited the Chocolate Fair back in 2012 and it was such a pleasant surprise to see him again at Yummy Eats. Choco ATBP is one of those tsokolate places that I really love. He makes them himself and I just love his passion for what he does.
Mallows. Smores. Need I say more?
Happy Bean needs to find a stall in the mall and show people that this is what good taho is all about. If I didn't suffer from gout, I would have taken a pint of this.
This thin chocolate covered crispy cookie from Think Wink Cookies rocked. It was like a thin version of happiness and I felt absolutely no guilt in consuming it. Truth be told I finished 3 pieces of this and B had one. Hahaha.
As for this one, this is actually pesto from Local Loco Deli and if there is one thing I know about pesto is that my son loves this. He really, really loves this.
Arnie went with us and as predicted, B voted for Local Loco Deli as his #1 Yummy Eats.
Thank you Good Housekeeping for inviting us to cover the Yummy Eats 2014. Looking forward to Yummy Eats 2015. :)
Philippines Starbucks Card: Swipe with Pride
The unveiling of the first Philippine Starbucks Card happened last night. True to form, it had the photo of the Philippine's national animal which is the Philippine Eagle and it showcased the color of the Philippine flag.
It has been almost a year since the first card was launched and what better way to commemorate a year of Starbucks card in the Philippines than having one of our own designed. Designed by culture, inspired by every single patron that comes into the store, the Starbucks Pilipinas Card was created to thank its customers for letting in the brand become a part of the everyday moments of our lives. What's best about this is that it also comes paired with a tumbler which you can only get if you purchase the card first.
Of course, there are many surprises in store for those who will avail of this new card. From July 29, 2014 to July 31, 2014, customers who activate a Philippine Starbucks Card with at least Php1500 gets an additional Php300 load. Isn't that awesome?
Even more, from July 9 to August 31, 2014, every purchase of the Philippine Starbucks Tumbler using the Philippine Starbucks Card will get you one FREE TALL beverage. Whoa!
And last but not the least, mark your calendars because on August 7, 2014, every purchase of a drink using ANY Starbucks card will get you a FREE UPSIZE.
Definitely, every Filipino patron of Starbucks can now swipe with pride whenever they use their Starbucks Philippine card.
It has been almost a year since the first card was launched and what better way to commemorate a year of Starbucks card in the Philippines than having one of our own designed. Designed by culture, inspired by every single patron that comes into the store, the Starbucks Pilipinas Card was created to thank its customers for letting in the brand become a part of the everyday moments of our lives. What's best about this is that it also comes paired with a tumbler which you can only get if you purchase the card first.
Of course, there are many surprises in store for those who will avail of this new card. From July 29, 2014 to July 31, 2014, customers who activate a Philippine Starbucks Card with at least Php1500 gets an additional Php300 load. Isn't that awesome?
Even more, from July 9 to August 31, 2014, every purchase of the Philippine Starbucks Tumbler using the Philippine Starbucks Card will get you one FREE TALL beverage. Whoa!
And last but not the least, mark your calendars because on August 7, 2014, every purchase of a drink using ANY Starbucks card will get you a FREE UPSIZE.
Definitely, every Filipino patron of Starbucks can now swipe with pride whenever they use their Starbucks Philippine card.
Fringe Salon: Foot Spa and ManiPedi
I have been so busy lately that I almost forgot to use the GC that was given to me when I did a review of Fringe Salon. Thankfully, the owner was nice enough to extend it to me for one more day and I was able to avail of their service.
Since I loved the foot spa service, I decided to do it again but this time, minus the cadillac chair. I also tried their manicure and pedicure service this time around.
One thing that impresses me about Fringe Salon is the smell of their bathroom. Seriously. You will appreciate the fact that it really smells good and fresh. There is almost nothing more upsetting than a dirty bathroom and with my 2nd visit with Fringe, I must say that they are able to maintain the quality of their cleanliness till now.
Second is that the staff really is well trained and very professional. I was able to read my EBook in peace while getting my nails done. The fact that there is even a small table placed beside my chair for my EBook and complimentary coffee and cookie was another thing that made me smile. Seriously, having a few hours of rest and being able to just read without someone yakking your ear off is a gift and Fringe Salon gives you that.
I also liked that the girl knows the value of time so she multi tasks. While she was prepping my feet for Stage 1 of the foot spa, she also started tending to my nails. Now, the foot spa at Fringe Salon costs Php600 for the basic one but I tell you, this is the most complete foot spa that I have ever had. In fact, they have 3 stages for it.
Stage 1 is when they soak your feet in water with soap to start the softening process. Afterwards, they put on a foot scrub which gets massaged on your foot for about 10 minutes. It then gets washed off leaving your foot feeling smooth and pampered. Stage 3 consists of a foot mask which they leave on for about at least 15 minutes. It then gets washed off and this is the only time they actually start the scrubbing of your soles process. By this time, your soles are so soft that its almost effortless to get rid of the dry skin and calluses that is underneath your feet.
For their pedicure and manicure, I like that the attendant was very careful to not wound you. I have been to salons that don't seem to care if they nip you a little bit so long as they get the dry skin or ingroin out. OUCH. At Fringe, I felt that my safety and comfort was the first priority and I really enjoyed that.
I also liked that though they make suggestions about the nail polish to use, they weren't pushy and were very respectful of my choices. It made me daring enough to choose this chocolate colored polish which is a rarity for me since I enjoy sticking to my safety colors which are touch of tan, nude, italian nude, touch of beige and french tips. :)
Fringe Salon is open from 10am to 7pm, Mondays to Saturdays. It is located at G/F Commercenter Building, Commerce Ave. cor. Filinvest Ave., Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa. For inquiries and reservations, contact +632 8080881,
+63920 2193391 or +63927 7897559.
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Since I loved the foot spa service, I decided to do it again but this time, minus the cadillac chair. I also tried their manicure and pedicure service this time around.
One thing that impresses me about Fringe Salon is the smell of their bathroom. Seriously. You will appreciate the fact that it really smells good and fresh. There is almost nothing more upsetting than a dirty bathroom and with my 2nd visit with Fringe, I must say that they are able to maintain the quality of their cleanliness till now.
Second is that the staff really is well trained and very professional. I was able to read my EBook in peace while getting my nails done. The fact that there is even a small table placed beside my chair for my EBook and complimentary coffee and cookie was another thing that made me smile. Seriously, having a few hours of rest and being able to just read without someone yakking your ear off is a gift and Fringe Salon gives you that.
I also liked that the girl knows the value of time so she multi tasks. While she was prepping my feet for Stage 1 of the foot spa, she also started tending to my nails. Now, the foot spa at Fringe Salon costs Php600 for the basic one but I tell you, this is the most complete foot spa that I have ever had. In fact, they have 3 stages for it.
Stage 1 is when they soak your feet in water with soap to start the softening process. Afterwards, they put on a foot scrub which gets massaged on your foot for about 10 minutes. It then gets washed off leaving your foot feeling smooth and pampered. Stage 3 consists of a foot mask which they leave on for about at least 15 minutes. It then gets washed off and this is the only time they actually start the scrubbing of your soles process. By this time, your soles are so soft that its almost effortless to get rid of the dry skin and calluses that is underneath your feet.
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| foot mask |
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| TADA! Soft and smooth! |
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| love that my fitflops have their own tray! |
For their pedicure and manicure, I like that the attendant was very careful to not wound you. I have been to salons that don't seem to care if they nip you a little bit so long as they get the dry skin or ingroin out. OUCH. At Fringe, I felt that my safety and comfort was the first priority and I really enjoyed that.
I also liked that though they make suggestions about the nail polish to use, they weren't pushy and were very respectful of my choices. It made me daring enough to choose this chocolate colored polish which is a rarity for me since I enjoy sticking to my safety colors which are touch of tan, nude, italian nude, touch of beige and french tips. :)
Fringe Salon is open from 10am to 7pm, Mondays to Saturdays. It is located at G/F Commercenter Building, Commerce Ave. cor. Filinvest Ave., Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa. For inquiries and reservations, contact +632 8080881,
+63920 2193391 or +63927 7897559.
Like Fringe Salon on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/fringesalonph),
Twitter and Instagram (@FringeSalonPH) for updates and information.Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/lifeiskulayful
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* I was invited to review the place. I did not pay for the services rendered. However, the free service did not in any way sway my opinion and everything you read here is MY PERSONAL OPINION.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
203/365 photoblog: Starbucks
I was part of the small media group invited to have a taste of the new lunch buddies as well as the new card that will soon be released by Starbucks. :)
Monday, July 21, 2014
202/365 photoblog: High School Friend
I haven't seen her in a while so it was really nice to have been able to spend time with her again even after a few minutes. Best part about it is that it was totally unplanned. To surprises and long lasting friendship ...
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
199/365 photoblog: Toblerone
I have 8 of these but now just have 6. Hopefully I made my friends day when I gave her one and made the street kids day who was busy picking up trash when I gave the other one to him and his Mom. Thanks @toblerone_ph for enabling me to share happiness.
Nail Cocktales
Nail Cocktales has several branches but the main one is located in Tomas Morato and for this day, we were headed there. When I first heard of the name, my initial thought was, "how can you drink and get your nails done all at the same time?"
Well, I got my answer when I gave this place a try and boy I am glad that I did.The interiors were so cool to the eyes and it instantly gave off a chillax vibe. I liked that.
I love the color combination of the place and I found it very soothing to the eyes and to the soul. Fhis spa, I decided to get the foot reflexology and the Organic mani pedi.
The reflexology was just too good. You see, I walk a lot and I wear heels so its not the most comfortable feeling when I take off my shoes at night. It's painful and it leaves this throbbing ache in my foot. It hurts when I walk and it hurts when I put it up at night.
This is mainly why I chose the reflexology. My foot needed it and I'm so happy that I chose it because it was so so good. I could feel my muscles untwining with every knead that the girl was doing. It was simply heaven in her hands.
The manicure I got was also very surprising. It was definitely a first for me to try an organic hue and one that changes depending on the weather. You see, when its inside the house, my nail polish is hot pink but outside, it becomes dark red. Crazy right?
TA-DA!
Thank you so much Nail Cocktales for this great experience. I was really relaxed after and trust me when I say that my nails still amaze me days after I had it done. Haha.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
Coffee Con
It was the night that Glenda was supposed to hit the country but since I didn't really see much of Glenda, I decided to go ahead and get myself to Eastwood to participate int he Coffee Convention that was being held at the Eastwood Mall Atrium.
There were over 10 kiosks of different coffee brands and I was in coffee heaven. I tried some of them but of course the one that stood out was the Civet Coffee. It is after all, the most expensive coffee in the world and it was being given for free. Yey me.
The Almond Rocca Muffins from Cravings were so good. It was gooey and a bit messy but in a really good way. I loved that it had the bits and pieces of Almond Rocca but it was still tasted like a muffin.
The Civet Coffee was very smooth and it didn't leave any after taste. Thankfully I didn't think much of the fact that it came from cat poop or else I'd be like, "eeewww .. we're drinking cat poop?!?!" Instead, I was thinking more of "heck I'm drinking the world's most expensive coffee like a boss." Haha.
Afterwards, we were given these to create our own Coffee Art. It was so cool and so soothing. It took us almost 30 minutes to finish but boy was it fun. It took up time but it was simply relaxing.
Thank you Megaworld for this opportunity. For those interested mallgoers can discover delicious brews from all over the world and join a series of exciting and informative coffee workshops at Eastwood’s Coffee Con, to be held from July 14 – 20 at the Eastwood Mall Atrium.
There were over 10 kiosks of different coffee brands and I was in coffee heaven. I tried some of them but of course the one that stood out was the Civet Coffee. It is after all, the most expensive coffee in the world and it was being given for free. Yey me.
The Almond Rocca Muffins from Cravings were so good. It was gooey and a bit messy but in a really good way. I loved that it had the bits and pieces of Almond Rocca but it was still tasted like a muffin.
The Civet Coffee was very smooth and it didn't leave any after taste. Thankfully I didn't think much of the fact that it came from cat poop or else I'd be like, "eeewww .. we're drinking cat poop?!?!" Instead, I was thinking more of "heck I'm drinking the world's most expensive coffee like a boss." Haha.
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| the civet coffee |
Afterwards, we were given these to create our own Coffee Art. It was so cool and so soothing. It took us almost 30 minutes to finish but boy was it fun. It took up time but it was simply relaxing.
Thank you Megaworld for this opportunity. For those interested mallgoers can discover delicious brews from all over the world and join a series of exciting and informative coffee workshops at Eastwood’s Coffee Con, to be held from July 14 – 20 at the Eastwood Mall Atrium.
For
inquiries on the Coffee Con at Eastwood City, call the Megaworld Lifestyle
Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit
www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.
Devarana Spa
One foot in and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. The ambiance just set everything for rest, relaxation, and being spoiled rotten.
I opted to try the Halo Halo Manila Package of Devarana Spa as well as the Signature Massage. The Halo Halo Package Scrub is made of ingredients found in the halo halo and the oil is made of vanilla extract which smells so good.
This is the room where my massage will be done. I haven't even laid down and I was already feeling relaxed and in heaven. I mean, come on, its so BIG and opulent. I could feel the word pampering being written in stone.
I love the attention to details. They had a shower cap to not muss up your hair and an eye mask to help induce you even more to sleep. Sigh. Sheer happiness.
The massage table is simply awesome. It was designed in a way that wherever they placed your arm, it would induce relaxation. It's actually the first time I tried something like this. It's AWESOME.
And with a view like this, how can one not feel happy?
The massage was so good. The way the masseuse used her hand and used the right pressure was simply oh so good. It was definitely relaxing and save for Andy being so funny, I would have definitely fallen asleep.
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I opted to try the Halo Halo Manila Package of Devarana Spa as well as the Signature Massage. The Halo Halo Package Scrub is made of ingredients found in the halo halo and the oil is made of vanilla extract which smells so good.
This is the room where my massage will be done. I haven't even laid down and I was already feeling relaxed and in heaven. I mean, come on, its so BIG and opulent. I could feel the word pampering being written in stone.
I love the attention to details. They had a shower cap to not muss up your hair and an eye mask to help induce you even more to sleep. Sigh. Sheer happiness.
The massage table is simply awesome. It was designed in a way that wherever they placed your arm, it would induce relaxation. It's actually the first time I tried something like this. It's AWESOME.
And with a view like this, how can one not feel happy?
The massage was so good. The way the masseuse used her hand and used the right pressure was simply oh so good. It was definitely relaxing and save for Andy being so funny, I would have definitely fallen asleep.
Catch us on Poptalk on July 19 at 8pm on GMA News TV.
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| Natalia Moon, myself, and Andy Smith |
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