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Random Giveaway Winnings

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

     Hello dearies! Do you love joining giveaways? If the answer is YES, well me too! If you're a long time reader of this blog I'm sure you know that I always win from giveaways that I join. I can say that I'm a giveaway/contest addict. I've been joining mini and huge giveaways for the past three years and luckily I always grab either the grand or consolation prizes. I mentioned that I love joining giveaways but there came a time that I just lost my interest in joining any kind of contests and giveaways on blogs that I follow, Facebook and Twitter. If my memory serves me right it's been six month that I rarely or never joined any of them. But two months ago I simply missed logging my entries on the rafflecopter, sharing contest banners and re-tweeting hashtags thus I became active again in this addictive world of online contests, promos and giveaways.

     So to inspire my readers that reading blog posts is not only informative but lots of fun too because of prizes, here's the photos of products that I got as prizes from the giveaways and contests that I joined recently. I'll post the links where I joined and if you have time you can read my past winnings too. Click CONTINUE READING to see these wonderful prizes :)
Essence Stays No Matter What Eyeliner Essence All About Curl plus Volume Mascara 
     If you do not believe in the word luck, well I really, really do! I won this Essence Stays No Matter What Eyeliner and Essence All About Curl plus Volume Mascara in the Facebook fan page of Essence Philippines when my sister tagged my name and I just shared the giveaway poster. I'm the last sharer so I can say I'm lucky when the electronic raffle picked up my name :)

Collective Giveaway Winnings II

Thursday, June 20, 2013

     Exactly a month ago I posted the first part of my collective winnings and I'm very thankful for the prizes and my first magazine feature courtesy of BDJ Box and Pantene Philippines. I told   you in this post HERE that there's another batch of prizes from the giveaways that I've joined. So here it is, the second part of my giveaway winnings from January to May. I will randomly post the photos of the prizes here because I forgot the date when I won the said giveaways, old age I guess? Haha! I'm very happy to share this second part of the giveaway winnings I accumulated for the past few months because one of the giveaways that I've joined made my entry be featured in Smart Parenting magazine. My story for Wilkins Moms Know Best is one of the the runners-up and will be featured on the September issue. The story that I shared there is not beauty or skin care related. It's all about being a mother. I'll post the link of my story here and hope that it will serve an inspiration to all moms and parents out there. Another reason why this post is very delayed because some of the prizes had to be claimed personally like the Godiva Skin Care Set which I claimed during the Bloggers United 5 event while the cash prize and Wilkins GCs at the Ogilvy office. As a full-time mom, I have to schedule the claiming of prizes during hubby's rest day when he can look after my son. I will just make this post quick, thank you for reading dears!


WILKINS MOMS KNOW BEST
Wilkins Moms Know Best Share Your Story Promo
runner-up prize: P5,000 cash, P5,000 Wilkins Gift Certificate, publication in Smart Parenting magazine.

Collective Giveaway Winnings 1

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

     Hello loves! I just want to share some of the prizes that I got from the giveaways that I've joined from January to April. The prizes from two different giveaways that I joined 3 months ago arrived a week after I won the giveaway. I'm still waiting for some giveaway prizes to arrive and will just make another post for that. For the meantime, let me show you random stuff that I won from the giveaways I joined last February, March and April. The dates when I won the giveaway will not be in order, I hope you'll understand :)
     
SUPERMOM TRAVEL ROLLING BAG + GIVEAWAY
SUPERMOM Vacuum Storage Bag- Travel Rolling Bag
ANGELO FALCONI BRUSH CLEANER GIVEAWAY
Angelo Falconi Brush Cleaner
Angelo Falconi Brush Cleaner- Regular Strength
Pantene Philippines' Color and Perm Shampoo Promo from the BDJ BOX Beauty Social!
Dear Kitty Kittie Kath for Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo Magazine Feature
My Pantene Color and Perm Hair Care Gift Set
     And the gift receiving continues! I still love joining giveaways but not as often as before. So dearies, hope this serves an inspiration and motivation to all of you. Just join giveaways, play fair and have fun!!! 

Good Times!~



Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!!!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

     To all the loving, caring, understanding, supportive and patient mothers in the whole world, let me greet you a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! I know this day will be very special if you'll celebrate it with the whole family. 

     I know my mom doesn't visit my blog, she haven't got a chance to visit this site even once but I understand that. If ever she's reading right now, I want to tell her that I'm very thankful for everything she did to us. She sacrificed most of her time just to give all the best that she can for us (me and my sibs) to have a better life. My thank you is not enough to show that I'm grateful for all the things you've done. May God always bless you with good health, long life, more patience and unconditional love for the whole family.

     I also want to say "Thank you" to my second mom, my mother-in-law for loving me as her own daughter. I hope you'll stay strong physically, mentally and emotionally and may God always guide you wherever you are and keep you safe in whatever you do. 

     Happy Mother's day to all my mommy relatives and mommy friends, mommies and mommies-to-be, you know who you are!

     I also want to say "Thank you" to my Virginia Olsen Minerals family for sending this fab gift. I'm not expecting this that's why when I received this yesterday, I'm a bit emotional not because finally I can try this product but the thought that someone not related to you (by blood) will remember you on this special day. Actually this is my first time to receive something from someone on not related to me on Mother's Day. 



     Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart! Have a happy and meaningful Mother's day to all!!!

Good Times!~


Early Christmas Gifts

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

     I had a blast last December with overflowing prizes from the giveaways that I joined. I felt that  Santa heard my wishes and seen that I've been very good last year. Haha! I know this is also a delayed post from my giveaway winnings. I wasn't able to claim/pick up the prizes on time and the only free time I had was when le hubby had his rest day during Christmas. He accompanied me to pick up the prizes and I'm so giddy like a kid that day because I'm sooo excited to get hold of my prizes :D

    I still have tons of prizes from other giveaways that I joined and will muse that on my next post.  I want to thank Sarah Tirona, Sabs Hernandez, Manila Shopper and Marqui Santos for having these awesome giveaways. 
     
Fashion Eggplant Birthday Giveaway
Monotheme Gift Set- 100ml White Musk perfume and toilet soap
Sabs Hernandez 100 Followers Giveaway
Handspa manicure with Paraffin treatment
Manila Shopper Studio Boheme Honey Badger Bags Review + Giveaway
11" Floral with Metallic Beige Strap HB Doctor Satchel

Good Times!~



Happy New Year!!!

Monday, December 31, 2012





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     Before the year ends in just a couple of hours, I want to say THANK YOU 2012 for making my life full of surprises! I experienced ups and downs and these experiences made me realize that there's a lot of things to enjoy even if you have problems. now I believe in the saying HABANG BUHAY MAY PAG-ASA (As long as you are alive there is hope). I lose hope and I doubted but there's more important things that I have to thank for. Even though we experienced "loss" in many ways, our family is still lucky and blessed. Thank you so much to my family, relatives, friends and friends from the blogosphere for all the warm wishes, kind words and support!!!

     So this coming new year, good vibes and more inspiration, good health and prosperity to all :D

Cheers to the Good Times!~










Random Winnings

Sunday, December 30, 2012

     Hi dearies! My apologies for not posting lately. I'm still alive and kicking :D Been very busy with family and some personal stuff. I want to catch up on my backlogs and make a new review after new year but not sure if I can make it :( Hope you can still find time to read my posts even though haven't posted a decent one. Oh by the way, January is my birth month so there will be another giveaway coming next month. 

     I just want to share my overdue giveaway winnings since the contests that I joined happened a few months ago. If you follow me on twitter I'm sure you've read my rant about the giveaway prize that took almost 6 months before it reached our doorsteps. Whew! Will not make blabber about it, just scroll down and click the photos or the links if you wanna follow blogs I'm following so that you can also join their giveaways :))) 

     I won a NAVA see through bag and a Bench perfume from Alyssa Lapid's June Birthday giveaway but I don't know what happened to the Bench perfume because I received 2 Status Magazine instead. 

Alyssa Lapid's June Birthday Giveaway

Thank you for the note Alyssa :)
     Remember my post about the makeup workshop that I attended? After the workshop, Kanebo was very generous and had a raffle of their products including a solid soap, skincare set and a gorgeous eyeshadow palette. I was not expecting to win since this product was raffled last. 

Kikay Trekkie's Half-off the price for Radiant Beauty Makeup Workshop by Kanebo and Suzzane Tan
Shade is 03 Mauve pink
Very classy packaging!!!
Hello gorgeous :) But for unfortunately, I already sold this palette when we needed extra money for my father's dialysis. I hope this is not a big issue since this was my prize- I can do whatever I want and this did NOT came from the products sent by the company to review and or from press kits.
     And lastly this very elegant nail file came from Czech Republic!!! I won this from Chic and Sassy Homemakers Mont Bleu Giveaway! This is something new for me because it's not an ordinary nail file. It is made from glass and has the unique design- SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS.

Chic and Sassy Homemaker's MONT BLEU Giveaway

L- Travel size glass nail file
R- Nail File with Swarovski Crystals
     The nail file is very gorgeous that I'm just planning to display it. I don't want to use this coz I'm afraid that I will misplace the stones unconsciously while filing my nails. Haha! The mini nail file is very cuteee! Small enough to place inside my pocket or inside my makeup pouch.

     That's all for now. Thank you so much to these lovely bloggers for having awesome giveaways. 

Good Times!~

     


Merry Christmas!!! + Festive Question Tag

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

     Belated Merry Christmas to all!!! I hope all your Christmas wishes came true :) Let's all be thankful for all the blessings that we received this year and most specially for giving us our love ones. 

Festive Question Tag from Katey of Behind the Bumblebee Glasses- thanks a lot for the tag :D

What’s your favourite Christmas colour?
Red! It's my favorite color

Do you like to stay in your PJs’ or dress up for Christmas?
I consider Christmas as the most festive celebration of the year so I always dress up and wear something different.

If you could only buy one person a present this year who would it be?
My husband!

Do you open your presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
Christmas morning, gifts from our relatives usually arrive on the Christmas day itself.

Have you ever built a ginger bread house?
Never :(


What do you like to do on your Christmas break?
I don't have a Christmas break since I always stay at home, but Christmas break for me means shopping gifts and wrapping them.

Any Christmas wishes?
I wish that my grandmother will stay strong and be happy for the remaining days of her life and for a successful kidney transplant operation of my father this 2013. 

Favourite Christmas smell?
The smell of freshly baked bibingka.

Favourite Christmas meal or treat?
Ham, all kinds of Christmas ham!

What are you doing for the holidays this year?
Just spend Christmas with my family and relatives. 

Candy cane or Gingerbread men?
Candy Cane! :)

What's your favourite Christmas song?
Jingle Bells because my son loves it too!

Have you ever made a snowman?
We don't have snow in the Philippines.

What is your favourite winter fragrance?
Nothing in particular.

What is at the top of your list this Christmas?
A new phone or laptop for me and tablet for my son.

What is most important to you about the holidays?
My family! It's always been them :)

I tag you!

Aya
Jen
Eyah
Janet
Gellie
Kai
Hazel
Gie
Genn
Sumi
Dawn and Liz
Celline
Ina
Angel

Good Times!~

Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

     I'm really shy to blog about this once in a lifetime event that I experienced last Thursday, November 29. Since this I think will really happen once, documenting my photos is the best way to keep it. I'll just share a short story of what happened during the Ayala Malls' attempt to break a fashion world record. But before I proceed, I want to thank my sister Krystel for gathering all the votes during the online voting period. She made this photo AVA approved!
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
     Walking the runway was not easy for me. The dry run and all preparations was very tiring and I just have to deal with it. I only had 3 hours of sleep prior to the event and I felt very tired during the rehearsal and show proper. I was under the brand Plains and Prints. I love the dress that I wore during the fashion show. It's very comfy to wear, chic and elegant and just add an accessory or two then it screams fashion! Wasn't able to take photos before the show started because I forgot my camera which was in my bag that I left at Plains and Prints boutique. All photos here were taken after. So pardon my awkward poses and the haggard look :P
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe

Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
Stage 3 white wrist tags for PLAINS and PRINTS
taken inside the Plains and Prints store at Glorietta
     I will not blabber too much here. I'm sure ya'll have seen photos from other models, bloggers and friends who walked the runway. I also want to dedicate this post to my sisters who patiently waited for me even though there were some misunderstanding among the 3 of us during the event. Hehehe! Thank you Kc and Krystal, I love you both! ^_^
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
My sisters: Krystal and Kc
     Many thanks to Ms. Sai Sayson-Montes for doing my gorg makeup. She did all the makeup of her fashion blogger friends who also took part in the runway and with her skills, that's really superb. Too bad, we don't have photos of before and after because she's really a busy prettifying us and I don't want to disturb her so that she can concentrate on her work. 

     I also saw fashion bloggers who also walked the runway and had photo op with them too :D Thank you so much! Twas great seeing these fashion icons. I really love their styles, truly an inspiration!
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
With Sarah of Ms. Eggplant Chronicles
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
With Angel of Wonder Woman Rises
Guinness Book of World Records Experience #TheNewGloriettaVibe
With Dani Barretto of Style is Eternal
    Thank you so much AVA, Glorietta, Plains and Prints, Sai and to all my friends who supported me. I also met new friends and fashion bloggers- thank you so much for the kwentos and chikahan and keeping me company~will not mention names because I have this alzheimer's disease thingy (makakalimutin) when it comes to names. If you're reading this please drop a comment~you know who you are!

Good Times!~






     

Preserving Mankind with Kojiesan Men

Saturday, September 22, 2012

     What's your type of guy? I've been asked this question many times before and I always replied with the same answers- responsible, loyal, trustworthy, and kind. I always answer this question with a description of his personality rather than what is manly. According to wiki.com Manly is an adjective used to describe the physical and psychological characteristics of individuals traditionally associated with men such as courage and strength. I can't remember if there was a time that I answered the question above with something related to his physical attributes like tall, dark, and handsome. 

     I guess that the concept of manliness has changed over time. I knew some girls who choose a guy with what is physically satisfying to them. I'm not against them and I think manliness should be an equal balance of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects. He must be physically fit by engaging in a healthy lifestyle, mentally capable and mature enough to handle all types of stress, socially inclined so that he can share his views thus learning from them, and doesn't neglect his personal growth through religious/spiritual way of life. 

Preserving Mankind with Kojiesan Men

Tagged: I Got Bitten by the Blog Bug

Sunday, September 09, 2012

     Yay! I got bitten by the Blog Bug. This is my second tagged post, the first one was from Chay of My Kichay Kit awarding me the Liebster Blog Award and now from Andy of Color My World. The tag was originally created by Nicole of Axons and DendritesReady? Then here it is...

When and Why did you start blogging?

     I started blogging a year ago but I'm already a lurker in this blogosphere from way way back. I love reading product reviews and random posts at that time and I don't have any plans to write my own blog. When I've tried and tested some organic products especially soaps and skincare stuff, I decided to share my experience. I'm a believer in honest reviews that's why when I publish a review, I make sure that I've tried it for a week or a month. I was also persuaded by my hubby to make blogging a hobby so that I can relax and channel out a lighter side of being a stay-at-home mom that sometimes can be very stressful. I was hesitant that time thus my first blog post is titled To blog or not to blog :D

What do you love to blog about and why do you like it?

      I love to blog about skincare especially organic ones, budget-friendly makeup, hair care, random thoughts on food, fashion, and lifestyle. I like sharing my thoughts on products that I've tried and tested through product reviews.

How did you get your blog name?

     Nice question! I know a lot of my readers are very curious about my blog name. Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's name came from three things: Dear- since my blog is like the diary of my personal stuff it's like writing a letter or writing my own diary-like "dear...", Kitty Kittie- came from Barney's song. During the time that I'm ready to make my own blog post, my son was fond of Barney and Friends series. He's always singing "dear kitty kitty cat, dear kitty kitty". I had a hard time thinking of a blog name that night so I decided to just adapt the lyrics of the song and made some changes to the spelling. Kath- this should be the "cat" on the song and I just changed it to "Kath" my nickname.

What do you think is your best post yet?

     I think all my reviews and hauls on Organic Skin Care ^_^

What is your inspiration for blogging at present?
     
     The bloggers that I follow, my hubby and my son. I'm a soft-spoken and shy type girl with low self-esteem before I started blogging but now I'm turning into someone who can speak out and share her thoughts through blogosphere and in public.

Message for your readers:

     Thank you very much for visiting my site and reading my blog! I really appreciate everyone who dropped by and commented on my reviews and some random stuff. I didn't expect to have followers especially bloggers that I follow! You're all my inspiration and I hope you also learn from my simple product reviews.

Now, it's my turn to tag lovely bloggers too!
  • Angela of Angelamhiere's Little Heaven 
  • Aya of Codename AYA
  • Chay of My Kichay Kit
  • Dawn and Liz of Peachy Pink Sisters
  • Gie of Third World Fashion
  • Hazel of Dress Me Up, Buttercup
  • Janet of Journey on Beauty and Nonsense Stuff
  • Jen of Shopgirl Jen
  • Kai of Brew of the Day
  • Sumi of The Purple Doll
  • Rhain of Rhaindropz

Please Say A Little Prayer For Me

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

     Hi guys! I'm sorry for being MIA again. I know that I promised to update this blog everyday and make two or three posts but again something unexpected happened to my family. I hope you can understand because a lot of things came to us. My father was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease so he's undergoing dialysis now. It's really depressing and stressful for my family but we need to accept it. Since I'm the eldest, I almost do everything from his check-ups, dialysis sessions and other important things needed for his medication. It's lifetime- 

     I hope you can include my father's health in your prayers. It's not easy for all of us. We're still emotional about this stage but I know we'll be able to handle it. I guess we just need to keep our faith and everything will be alright.

     So I'll just leave you here, I will still update this blog soon. My giveaways will be up next week so I hope you can join. Ask your friends to join too :D

     You can still join Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway #1- Makeup Loot here: http://kittykittiekath.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-kitty-kittie-kaths-1st-year.html
   
     Please say a little prayer for me and for my father and I know God will hear our prayers!

Good Times!~


     

Sugar-Overload

Thursday, August 02, 2012

     I hope you don't get tired of reading my winning stories. I'm really thankful that most of the giveaways that I joined gave me a chance to express myself by answering the questions required. Through this, I was able to share my opinion about a certain product whether it's beauty related, fashion inspired or simple joys from food. So yes, this post is about the prizes that I claimed this week. 

     This is the reason why we headed to Trinoma not only for our grocery shopping but to claim the Shiseido Sun Care Set that I won from answering a survey last April. I don't have any idea about this gift set that I won from Shiseido. When the SA handed me the gift set I was surprised to see that it's something from the White Lucent line. I've heard that this line is specially formulated to lighten and brighten skin complexion and dark spots. Wow! something that I really need for my pimple marks and freckles. The set includes a 75ml of WHITE LUCENT Brightening Balancing Softener Enriched W and 40 pcs. special Shiseido Cotton Pads. 
Shiseido White Lucent Toner

     I also won a box of 9 pcs. Kashi Maki from Food Reviews Manila and Pink Wasabi :D This has been the talk of the town and finally I've got to taste this Japanese inspired pastries. This mouth-watering dessert is consist of 8 delectable flavors that will surely make you crave for more.

Pink Wasabi Kashi Maki
Nutella Sesame, White Matcha, Coconut Dream
Midnight Mint, Oolong Berry, Lemony P.,
Choco Loco, Marula
     I enjoyed eating this heavenly pastries and Oolong Berry is my favorite. To complete my dessert fix for the day, I paired it with Oolong Milk Tea from Teaberi. Sugar-overload indeed! 

     Have you tried Pink Wasabi Kashi Maki? Thanks for sharing! Happy Thursday everyone :D

Good Times!~






     
     

Random

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

     Can't think of any title for this post. Bummer! Hahaha XD I'm lazy to do a review. I guess it's because of the rain and cold weather. I want to sleep! If I can sleep all day without thinking of anything I'll do it. But I have to do my mommy duties first and just wait for Kenzo's nap time so I  can sleep too. I'll just share random things with you. Hope it's okay and don't worry, I'll be back with a review on Camaru Naturals' promising skin care products.

     During my college years, I'm fond of collecting body mists and perfumes. I'm obsessed with Victoria's Secrets Body Mist back then that I accumulated 10 bottles of that. My fave scents are Sweet Temptation, Passionate Kisses and Love Spell. I displayed all the empty bottles in my room but when I got married, I left them there and my sisters who occupied my room threw all bottles away. Boo! I never had a chance to take a picture of my collection before. So now even if it's only two bottles, I took a picture of them. It's not the VS cologne but two of my recent perfumes. 
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio for MEN
Ralph Lauren Eau De Toilette
This is my 2nd bottle of Ralph EDT and the Acqua Di Gio is my first. I got addicted with this scent. I know this is for MEN. Hehehe!
     As for the scent, I will try to describe this with the help of the hubby. I'm not good at describing scents. Poor me! I'm not good at description and directions, Ugh :( Hehehe!
Another thing that I wanted to show you is my new nail polish set. This came from the Everyday Essentials Loot that I won from TBJ 3rd Grand Anniversary Giveaway! My sister who is addicted to nail polishes got excited when she heard that I won. I'm thinking if I'll make her as my guest blogger to do some NOTD and other random nail stuffs. I envy her because she can do her nails at home. I usually go to nail salon and spa to get my nails done. And take note, I just  ask the attendant to buff my toe nails and put some sheer color. I always fret to polish my finger nails because I'm not used to it. It's also a waste for me since I'm a hands-on mommy, nail polish will only chip after washing the feeding bottles and doing some laundry. So better stay this way, colorless finger nails ^_^

CHINA GLAZE Nail Polish
Let it Snow Holiday Collection 2011 (Ponsettia, Tinsel Town and Velvet Bow)
Icicle and a nail file
     I'm excited to try bold colors on my toe nails. I promise to make a NOTD post with the help of my sister. I just want to ask you if you want her to do a NOTD post too. I think her finger nails looks better than mine so I'll leave it to her. Thanks for reading and stay safe guys!


Good Times!~






To All the Great Fathers Out There...

Sunday, June 17, 2012

     Being Great for me doesn't mean you need be powerful, rich and strong. You're Great because you can do simple things that makes our life worth living for. Thank you for being there through thick and thin. I know there were times you feel like giving up but you won't. I may not be able to show you how much I appreciate everything you do, deep inside my heart I'm always thankful to have someone like you!

    To all the Greatest Fathers out there, this day is meant for you. So sit back, relax and enjoy. Let's celebrate this day full of fun and laughter... Cheers to the man of our home :D

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!!! 

To my father- Papalitz, my grand father, my grand father-in-laws, my uncles, my uncle-in-laws, my brother, brother-in-law, cousin-in-laws, friends and My one and only husband who made everything in my life possible :D

Good Times!~





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