Travelling with a Toddler: 6 Things You Need

     Travelling with a toddler is never easy for anyone. Your child doesn’t care if you’re in the middle of a crowded plane when deciding whether to throw a temper tantrum.

     Things can and will go wrong. The trip will be stressful, but if you pack the right things you’ll be able to meet those difficulties. Let’s take a look at the six main things you need when travelling with a toddler.

Travelling with a Toddler: 6 Things You Need

Product Review: Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color

     If there's one thing that I can call forever in my life (aside from my husband), that would be my hair coloring love affair! I've been coloring my hair for years now. The schedule depends on if the roots are starting to show or the color has been washed out. I can say that regular hair coloring is the reason why I always achieve the hair color that I want without bleaching since most of the shades I apply are light blonde, blonde, ash, ash blonde, and light brown. 

     If you notice, most of the colors are on the lighter side of the hair color wheel. There are times that I want to try a bold and bright color like purple, red, or blue BUT it requires bleaching which is a NO-NO for my thin and limp hair. But guess what- I discovered a product that will somehow make my hair purple today, green next week, and for an entire month. Enter Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color. Read more after the jump!

Product Review: Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color
Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color in Mystery Purple

My Hong Kong Lifestyle Haul

     Hong Kong is known as one of the countries where you can shop til you drop. It's a shoppers heaven and the infamous Mongkok and Temple Street are your best bet if you're looking for bargains and cheap finds. We went to Hong Kong last June 4 and stayed there for 4 days. It's my third visit and I don't shop that much as compared to my first and second visit some 10 years ago.

     We went to Hong Kong for my son's pre-birthday celebration and to visit Ocean Park Adventure courtesy of Klook Philippines. Booking our Ocean Park Adventure Tickets and 4G WiFi via Klook PH is one of the best decisions that I've made for this trip and I will muse more of that on my next post. But for now, I want to share my small haul which primarily consists of gifts for the birthday celebrants in the family and some goodies for the parentals, sisters, and pamangkins.

My Hong Kong Lifestyle Haul

GSK Pioneers World BPH Day- Advocates Men's Prostate Health Awareness

     GlaxoSmithKline Philippines (GSK), a global leading healthcare company, is pioneering World BPH Day on June 25 through the “FUN to be WISE on BPH” advocacy in order raise awareness about the disease and help improve the quality of life of Filipino men.

     According to the Harvard Medical School, most men eventually develop some type of prostate problem, including BPH3. Patients affected by BPH often have to deal with sleep disruption and sexual dysfunction. Their daily activities and outdoor trips are also limited and can be a source of embarrassment. If untreated, BPH can also lead to Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) and may require surgery2.

GSK Pioneers World BPH Day- Advocates Men's Prostate Health Awareness
Commitment and exercise

Feature: Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

     I'm not a picky eater that's why when there's a new restaurant offering unique dishes, trust me I will exert extra effort to visit the place and try what's on the menu. I presume you've already heard that some restaurants offer a fusion of dishes from east and west. This time, a fine dining restaurant offers a fusion of Eastern and southeastern European food that will entice a foodie's taste buds. Enter Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

     Last June 1, I had the privilege to attend the Akrotiri VIP Bloggers' Night and got to try almost all the food offerings on their menu. I have a few favorites and I will tell you more about them below. But first, know more about Akrotiri and why they landed here to bring the best of modern Eurasian cuisine below :)

Feature: Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

Father’s Day Kwentong Jollibee- High Five

     All throughout their lives, children look up to their fathers not only for guidance and strength but also for inspiration and encouragement. This Father’s Day, Jollibee celebrates the important role dads play in “High Five,” the latest short-film installment in the award-winning Kwentong Jollibee series.

     Directed by Chris Martinez, “High Five” tells the story of an aspiring basketball star that credits his achievements to his dad who has always believed in his capabilities and continuously motivated him.

Father’s Day Kwentong Jollibee

Feature: Why Cebuana Lhuillier?

     Back in my younger years, I always see my mom keeps on buying different kinds of jewelry from a family friend. She is one of the trusted jewelers in our area and seeing her every month in our house showing an assortment of earrings, rings, and bracelets to my mom stirred my curiosity. I know gold is a fashion accessory and little did I know that it's an investment, an important thing that my mother is taking care of after all these years because it will be a useful heirloom in the future.

     Can I say that I'm lucky that my mom has thought of that? She keeps on telling me that I will need those in the future, in case there's an emergency. Past forward today, now I know what she's talking about. Know more why an heirloom is important and why the saying "Pag nagigipit sa patalim kumakapit" is now "Pag nagigipit sa Cebuana Lhuillier dapat lumalapit" below :)

Feature: Why Cebuana Lhuillier?

Jack ‘n Jill Plushies at Toys “R” Us

     This bed weather calls for a hearty meal, a movie marathon, and someone to hug and cuddle. But wait, there's one little cutie to cuddle and that's the plushie toy from Jack 'n Jill and Toys "R" Us.

    You can now score one or all of the Jack ‘n Jill cuddly collectibles, created exclusively by Toys“R”Us Philippines.

Jack ‘n Jill Plushies at Toys “R” Us 

Top 4 Tips for Sending Wedding Thank You Notes

     The time immediately following your wedding often leaves you with a happy buzz of gratitude for all of your loved ones. And, oftentimes so, especially relief that the months of busy planning are finally over. But even though your loved ones know that you appreciated all their help and support, in the afterglow of the wedding, you can't forget to take the time to actually thank them with a note. 

     And while expressing your gratitude and reflecting on the time can certainly be fun, it can also be difficult to write a lot of notes and somehow still each one unique and personalized. Luckily, if you stay on top of things, the thank-you note writing process can be a breeze. Read on to discover the top 5 tips for writing thank you notes.

Top 4 Tips for Sending Wedding Thank You Notes

4 Ways to Make Hand Washing Simple and Fun

     How many times you've seen the words hand wash, hand washing, germs, bacteria on my blog and social media posts? A LOT!!! I will never get tired of telling you that hand washing is very important, a practice that all are required to do and observe properly. It is also called hand hygiene that's why it must be a habit that you do, not once or twice, but as many times as possible!

     Germs are everywhere, inevitable, and already a part of our lives but we can prevent them from harming our family and inflict serious illnesses especially with young children who love to touch things here and there. Hand washing is simple and easy BUT do you know the proper way of doing it? Sharing tips on how to make handwashing fun for kids so that it will become a habit :)

4 Ways to Make Hand Washing Simple and Fun
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Watsons Philippines Father's Day Tribute

     Father's Day is just around the corner and its a tradition to celebrate this day with the fambam. He was the first man in your life. He carried you as a baby when mom was too tired and sleep-deprived to do so. He changed your diapers and stayed up at night even when he was tired from work. When you started school, he woke up an hour early to take you on his way to work. He’d also bring you to mall outings with friends and even parties. He made you look good, feel great during challenging times, such as when someone bullied you at school.

     Dad may not be at home most of the time but when he is, he makes sure he spends quality time with you. Now that you’re all grown up and caught up with the realities of life, time spent with your father isn’t as much as it was when you were a child and in school.

Watsons Philippines Father's Day Tribute

The Impact Car Seat Safety Can Have on an Accident

     Here’s a startling fact: Many parents are either not following or are unaware of the guidelines for car seat safety, putting their children at risk in the event of a vehicle accident.

     That’s according to research published in the August 2017 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and based on data from the 2007-2009 National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The Impact Car Seat Safety Can Have on an Accident

10 Ways to Jumpstart a Healthier, Happier Digestive System

     The world’s leading1 digestive health products— Essentiale Forte P and Dulcolax— join hands in a campaign to make our digestive systems happier and healthier. Together, the two brands take action on World Digestive Health Day on May 29th, reminding people about the importance of keeping their digestive system happy and healthy.

     Having a healthy digestion is important for both adults and children. For adults, it is important to live a healthy lifestyle and follow this advice in order for you to have a healthy and happy tummy. So how do you keep your gut healthy and happy? Let us count the ways after the jump!

10 Ways to Jumpstart a Healthier, Happier Digestive System

Robinsons Supermarket Fit Kids 2018

     It's time for back to school. Yes, summer vacation is over and as a preparation for the school year 2018, my favorite wellness advocate- Robinsons Supermarket is kicking it off with an advocacy not only to be fit and healthy but to share the gifts for a better education.

     Weeks ago, we attended the launch of Robinsons Supermarket Fit Kids 2018 that was held at Robinsons Place Novaliches. The trade hall was transformed into a mini gym with booths that served as the venue for different activities. Highlights of the event below :)

Robinsons Supermarket Fit Kids 2018