Tiger Sugar Philippines Brown Sugar Milk Tea

     The milk tea craze here in our country is still on a high note. If you see long queues at the mall or in public places, prolly it's not the usual lane for public transportation but lanes for the oh-so-yummy and refreshing milk tea! Milktea shops sprouted like mushrooms over the years and they are literally everywhere.

     But did you know that there are only a handful of milk tea shops here in the country that sells the yummiest brown sugar milk tea? Yes and one of them is Tiger Sugar. They opened their first branch near Fully Booked in BGC a few days ago and I was one of the first few who got to taste their brown sugar boba milk. The verdict? Read more after the jump :)

Tiger Sugar Philippines

Girlstuff Holiday Collection 2018 Au Naturel

     I was looking at my nail care archive last week and to my surprise, the last post on nail polish was over a year ago. It's still from the same brand that I'm going to share today. If you're a follower on Instagram @dearkittykittiekath, prolly you've seen me sporting colored nails on my stories often. It's because Girlstuff Forever launched a collection that is close to my heart- Girlstuff Au Naturel Collection.

     It was launched in time for the holiday season with a theme of going back to basics. There are four neutral shades and a bold one that compliments any kind of outfit. I love neutral colors. I find them pretty and will never go out of style. So without further ado, check out the swatches of my favorite shades from Girlstuff Au Naturel Collection below.

Girlstuff Holiday Collection 2018 Au Naturel

Making reunions REAL again

     Filipinos are all about family. The mandatory family reunion happens not just once or twice a year, but every chance possible. From Birthdays to graduations all the way to the grand Christmas reunion, family gatherings are always filled with food, catching up, and loads of wholesome family fun. 

     Lately, we’ve seen many changes in traditional family dynamics — from a simple meal to dance numbers by the grandkids. Families are reaching out to friends and relatives abroad through technology. While technology can be used to connect people, it can also become a wall between family members. 

Making reunions REAL again

Cheese Platter Game On with Danes Cheese Ball

     What's one family Christmas tradition that you're excited every year? I bet it's preparing the food you will eat on Christmas Eve. Families all over the world gather to spend the holidays together because there’s nothing like the warmth of home. While no holiday celebration would be complete without family reunions, this is the best time to introduce new and fun traditions to make this holiday season even more memorable than last year’s.

     It’s a tradition that we serve spaghetti and salad on Noche Buena but this year, I’ve decided to make a little twist- instead of preparing pasta and salad, I told my mama to make a small cheese platter for the kids and adults to indulge during and after Noche Buena.

Cheese Platter Game On with Danes Cheese Ball 

Product Review: Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

     One of the infamous ingredients when it comes to having soft and smooth skin is milk. I presume that once in your life someone had told you that drinking, applying, or even bathing with milk will give you baby smooth skin. I've also read that milk is one of Cleopatra's secret to having beautiful skin.

     Gone are the days that you have to buy cartons or boxes of milk just to create a skin care mixture containing casein protein. Althea Korea recently introduced the cream milk peel mask that aims to help moisturize skin in just 60 seconds. Enter Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask- a gentle peeling mask containing milk for a refreshed complexion. A self-bubbling clay-like texture that is suitable for combination skin types, enlarge pores, rough, sensitive skin that needs gentle exfoliation and dry skin that needs moisture even after peeling. My thoughts after using this for more than three weeks below.

Product Review: Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask

honestbee x Shopwise

     Rush- one word that I hate to hear during the holidays. It is during this time of the year that our schedules turn into a whirlwind because of the gatherings, reunions, and preparations for Noche Buena and Media Noche. I also noticed that it's not only in preparing meals but also in buying gifts as well. All things related to Christmas may bring hassles in jampacked times.

     In these busy times, I thank the geniuses behind honestbee- Asia's fastest growing foodservice powered by community and technology that makes shopping for food and grocery items a breeze. They recently partnered with another leading hypermarket chain, Shopwise to give more choices to the growing population of online grocery shoppers.

honestbee x Shopwise

7 Easy Fashion Tips for Moms

      As a mom, you have so much on your plate already. You’re juggling your kids, your household, and maybe even your own career. How are you also supposed to find time to look your best? Fashion and motherhood don’t always go hand-in-hand. 

      Sometimes that last thing you care about is how put-together your outfit looks today. That’s totally fine, and we all have to approach every day differently. Feeling motivated every day to go that extra mile for fashion isn’t always easy. This guide will help make fashion more attainable, even if you only have a few extra minutes in the morning. Here are 7 easy fashion tips that are designed with moms in mind. 

7 Easy Fashion Tips for Moms
image from Pexel.com

Jergens Holiday Glow Kit

     The cold air that I felt this morning is my sign that Christmas is near. This cool breeze also reminds me that it's time to upgrade my skincare essentials with more moisturizing products to prevent dryness. I have combination skin but cold weather tends to suck out all the moisture in my skin making my legs and arms flaky and itchy.

      Looks like Santa heard my wish of sporting a glowing skin this season. Jergens sent me a holiday kit that will take care of the dryness and give my skin all the moisture that it needs. It will be a pampering kind of holiday because they also include a satin rob and jade roller, yay! Want to have a glowing skin this holiday season? Check out the tips I listed below :)

Jergens Holiday Glow Kit

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

     I had a conversation with my husband last week on what to prepare for the holidays. I told him that I wanted something special and not the usual 'handa' because I want to celebrate Christmas up a notch with premium food items on the dining table.

     When I say premium, these are the products or deli items that you will not see in a regular grocery or supermarket. The ingredients in making special dishes need imported or hard to find brands that are usually available in premium stores like The Marketplace by Rustan's. But when I think of the holiday rush, all I wanna do is stay at home and order my groceries from honestbee. Do you want to shop for premium grocery items in the comfort of your home? It's possible now that honestbee recently partnered with The Marketplace by Rustans. Check out the premium brands you can score after the jump :)

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

Hallmark for L.I.F.E. this Christmas

     Hallmark has been part of spreading the most precious messages of love and cheer in every celebration- may it be a birthday, an anniversary, or a wedding. I'm a fan of their well-loved cards that have connected and brought smiles throughout people all over the world and this year’s holiday season is no exception.

     Can't imagine that it has been 23 years, over two decades that Filstar Distributors Corporation (FDC), the country’s exclusive licensee of Hallmark USA together with the Leukemic Indigents Fund Endowment (L.I.F.E.) Foundation created a charitable project called “Hallmark for L.I.F.E.” to help alleviate the condition of indigent children with Leukemia. Sharing a brief story of this advocacy below :)

Hallmark for L.I.F.E. this Christmas
Wrapped my gifts in one of Hallmark's easy to use gift bags :)

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas

     Christmas is the season to look good, feel great that's why this Holiday, even Santa deserves to look good, feel great and to those who make everyone feels great this Christmas, you deserve to feel great too! It's so nice to know that everyone deserves to look good and feel great this holiday season :)

     Some of the best things about Christmas are the festive parties, reunions and get-togethers with our family, relatives, friends, and even those people we don’t often get to spend time with or see during the year. Whether it’s something big with all the festive decorations and gift-giving or something simple through a visit to the mall – parties, reunions, and get-togethers with our loved ones are something we look forward to every Christmas season because it’s a time for fun, love, appreciation, and sharing.

Watsons Look Good, Feel Great this Christmas

honestbee Christmas Offerings

     It's Christmas! I can't believe that three weeks from now we are going to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. December is the busiest month- parties here, gatherings there, and reunions everywhere. These celebrations mean eating- a lot! The perfect excuse to feast on your favorite holiday guilty pleasures we've been craving for all year long.

     Think of artisan cakes, gourmet ice creams, Lechon, truffle pasta, and all the viands best served during the holiday season, yum!!! But before these get inside your tummy, the holiday rush sinks in. Traffic and long qeues add to the stress on preparing these treats. Forget about the hassles as honestbee recently launched carefully curated food and gift items delivered to your doorstep. Sharing their Christmas food offering and Philippines Daily Inquirer's Best Desserts selection for that unforgettable Noche Buena feast :)

honestbee Christmas Offerings 

Defy Aging with Biotulin Organic Botox

     Going under the knife and needles are the thing of the past. The "in" thing now is inside a bottle. YES, it's the little secret of Madonna and Kim Kardashian that recently arrived in the Philippine shore. Enter, Biotulin- look young forever like Hollywood stars and royalties with the world’s supreme natural skin gel for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. 

     Dubbed as “Organic Botox,” Biotulin is a transparent, fragrance-free organic gel applied to the face and quickly absorbed by the skin, making facial features smooth, soft and supple in no time. It has the power to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines just like Botox but minus the needle injections, pain, and downtime. More about Biotulin below.

Defy Aging with Biotulin Organic Botox

Product Review: Soothies Foot Care Products

     One foot problem that I’ve encountered early this month was cracked heels. The culprit was constant walking here and there wearing rubber slippers at the hospital and staying in a very cold air-conditioned room.

     My feet became extremely dry and the cracks cause pain when walking barefoot. I’m glad that Soothies Foot Care products came to the rescue! These products are the newest pampering partner for all those foot care needs. These 5 piece foot care products will take care of those nasty foot problems at the comfort of your own home. More information about Soothies Foot Care Products below :)

Product Review: Soothies Foot Care Products

8 Holiday Trips You Can’t Afford to Overlook

     While some families like to be home for the holidays, others want to take to the road, sky, or water. So if you’re thinking about taking a trip for the holidays this year, here are eight ideas to get you started. You’re only limited on where you go by your own creativity and what your budget will allow.

8 Holiday Trips You Can’t Afford to Overlook