8 Magical Moments That Could Happen to You in 2019

     Who doesn't want a good start? We all want to have a good and smooth start every year that's why making a new year's resolution always tops the list. We are not sure if we can make it happen but trying and doing our best will always give a chance for that thing to work. 

     No matter how good or bad 2018 had been, there’s no denying that we all want something magical to happen this 2019. We’ve got high hopes for the new year to be full of unbelievably amazing surprises in all aspects of our lives — love, family, career, and more. Here are 8 things that are on our bucket list!

8 Magical Moments That Could Happen to You in 2019

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

     I presume that to stay fit and healthy this year tops your New Year's resolution. It may sound cliche but that's what we always want to do after indulging in sinful foods during the holidays. This year, the no rice, more veggies, and water plus working out three to four times a week will be the new mantra. For those who are still struggling on weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, fret not because honestbee is here to deliver healthy products straight at your doorstep.

     No more excuses this time because honestbee launched its Organic, Fresh, and Healthy category with a selection of the best merchants offering nutritious, healthy, and organic products. Did you know that if you want to lose weight and maintain a toned body, it's always a 70% food and 30% exercise? That's why don't waste your time doing heavy exercise because eating healthily is always the key. Sharing what's in store in this category after the jump.

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

How to Wear the Title of “Cool Mom” Without Sacrificing Parenting Skills

     When you’re kids are small, it’s your responsibility to take care of them, being that they don’t have the physical or mental capabilities to do so themselves. Being a parent during that phase in their life, was easy. If you made macaroni and cheese for dinner, they loved you to the moon and back for that (cool mom for the win), but as they get older, it gets a little harder.

     Once they hit the age of five to seven years of age, you have to get a little more creative in your entertaining efforts. At that age, kids enjoy coloring and things of that nature but now they’re also discovering their independence. So with them entering this new realm of self-discovery, you have to be very strategic. 

How to Wear the Title of “Cool Mom” Without Sacrificing Parenting Skills

Feature: Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

     Althea ended the year 2018 with a bang! From makeup to skincare, they launched two new products that will surely entice your senses- Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser. The first is a collaboration between Titi Kamal and Althea. 

Titi Kamal is an Indonesian actress and singer with a knack for fashion and style. Best identified by her luxuriously long black hair, she's a beauty icon that's captured the hearts of fans all across Southeast Asia.

     K-beauty fans will surely rejoice with this collaboration because if I'm not mistaken, only a handful of Korean brands offer cologne and perfume in the market. I have a collection of Western perfume and cologne brands and none from Asian brands. Althea is a K-Beauty online shopping destination and known to have produced their own line of cost-effective skin care products that why when I saw the pore purifying serum, I said to myself that it will be another keeper. More information about these new products below.

Feature: Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser

SYKES Explores the World on its Grand Year-End Celebration

     Thousands of SYKESers gathered at the SMX Convention Center for SYKES' Year-End Celebration. Entertainment, sumptuous food, and almost P2-million-worth of raffle prizes punctuated business process outsourcing organization SYKES Asia, Inc's annual Year-End Celebration (YEC) held November 25 at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

     With the theme #SYKESTravelGram, the company placed the spotlight on its dedicated and aspiring talents who continuously dream to see the world. The event was hosted by Eri Neeman and 2017 Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters.

SYKES Explores the World on its Grand Year-End Celebration
Thousands of SYKESers gathered at the SMX Convention Center for SYKES' grand Year End Celebration

Promil Four i-Shine Talent Camp 7

     Each and every one of us is unique and may show different ways of development especially during the early years of life. I believe that every child has a potential that needs to be nurtured as early as possible once the parents see that gift. I can still remember how my parents tried their best in nurturing the potential that they saw when I was growing up. They enrolled me in various classes and workshops to hone my talent in music but because they were busy with our business, the situation was not able to push what they've started to work onto. 

     I have no regrets that this happened BUT it is important to nourish the gift once you see it. So dear parents, unlock your child's potential. Start now and nurture that gift! Don't worry, there are workshops that will help you in developing their potentials and one of them is through Promil Four's i-Shine Talent Camp 7. I AM SO EXCITED! Yes, that's all caps because I'm so excited to see my son in one of the camp's program. Scroll down to see more details :)

Promil 4 i-Shine Talent Camp 7
One of the excited moms for this camp :)

4 Simple Ways for Mom to Have More Time for Herself

     Moms the world over are overworked. We have the most time-consuming, thankless jobs with no income to show for it. We get paid in tiny arms wrapped around our necks and sweet puckers from the little lips of the ones we work for. And we may think the job is thankless but it really isn’t; we just don’t see a return on our investment until 20 years later. The time, however… The time remains the same. And there is little for us.

     Moms need a break once in a while. We are superwomen, juggling so many different things that we can’t even stop to be amazed at everything we are capable of. Yet, when enough becomes enough, that’s when we’ve had enough! We don’t just deserve a break, we need a break.

4 Simple Ways for Mom to Have More Time for Herself
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DIY Fасіаl Mask

     A pretty fасе іѕ аlwауѕ the bіggеѕt соnсеrn for people mostly lаdіеѕ and оf соurѕе thе celebrities. Whіlе уоu may think mаnу оf thеm wіll рurѕuе the еxреnѕіvе treatment, mаnу оf thеm actually use DIY fасіаl mаѕks аt hоmе. DIY fасіаl mаѕkѕ are not only іnеxреnѕіvе, but thе majority оf thеm also аrе natural. Most of thеm аrе made from thе food аnd bеvеrаgеѕ that уоu eat аnd drіnk every dау! 

     With thе huѕtlе аnd bustle оf еvеrуdау lіfе, fіndіng the time to tаkе саrе of thе ѕkіn can sometimes bе a сhаllеngе. However, tаkіng thе tіmе tо enjoy tіmе tо oneself іѕ іmроrtаnt for stress rеlіеf аnd реасе оf mіnd. Spa trеаtmеntѕ tend to get ԛuіtе costly. You can easily recreate spa results by using organic cosmetics or homemade beauty masks. Thrоughоut thе соurѕе оf thіѕ аrtісlе, instructions оn hоw tо сrеаtе natural skin саrе treatments аt hоmе using bаѕіс pantry іngrеdіеntѕ will be provided. 

DIY Fасіаl Mask

How to Choose Wedding Ceremony Songs

     The evolution of white weddings has been adding new quirks and antics. From ring bearers to flower girl dresses, the additions have been aplenty. Such additions sure do make for a grand fairy-tale wedding which has finished to perfection. However, the number of tasks on your to-do list keeps increasing. 

How to Choose Wedding Ceremony Songs

The 5 Risks of Working in Healthcare That No One Told You About

     It takes a special kind of person to work in the healthcare industry. You’ve got to have passion, determination, and an unbelievably high tolerance for stress. Even if you have all of these characteristics, it’s still an incredibly tough field.

     Before you decide that you want to pursue the life of a healthcare professional, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time to read the following five risks of working in the healthcare industry, and then decide if it’s the right decision for you.

The 5 Risks of Working in Healthcare That No One Told You About
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Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

     Here's a resounding YES for another soap review! If my memory serves me right, the last time I made a review was a year ago that's why I'm excited to share another brand that has been in the market for years now. I was intrigued because my Mama swears that it's effective on maintaining the tone and texture of her skin. She's 62 and doesn't look her age at all.

     Enter MESTIZA, a herbal soap that's been in the market for years now known to be more than just a whitening soap because it contains natural ingredients not only for whitening but for combating other skin concerns. MESTIZA is proudly Philippine made. Made from all-natural ingredients that promote healthy skin. The main ingredient is world-famous, and may probably even be considered 'superfood' - Virgin Coconut Oil and high-grade coconut oil. My thoughts after using Mestiza Prime Scarlet Rose variant below.

Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

Alternative Drug Rehab Treatment Methods: Are They Effective?

     For many decades, drug addiction patients underwent an intensive treatment program that incorporated drug detox and rehabilitation to help manage the addiction. However, over the last few decades, there has been a trend that has quickly gained traction in the healthcare industry. 

     This trend is the use of alternative treatment methods in drug rehab treatment. Unlike the conventional program, alternative techniques utilize different approaches to drug addiction and therapy.

Alternative Drug Rehab Treatment Methods: Are They Effective?
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Product Review: Project Vanity x Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel

     For us girls, the expressions 'kilay is life' and 'brows on fleek' have a big impact on our daily lives. Achieving both may mean the world to us. Kidding aside, our brows give life to our face and without them, our face will be like Mona Lisa. Can you imagine yourself without eyebrows? I know it's sad that's why we are in constant search for a brow product that will give life to our brows.

     I have thin and almost non-existent brows and only a good brow product will give life to them. It’s true that I'm one of the ‘kilay is life’ girls when it comes to makeup because my brows give life to my face. I’ve tried a lot of brow products in the past and this is my first time to try a gel type that promises lifeproof, last-all-day hold in shades that compliments my Southeast Asian skin and hair color. Enter Project Vanity x Ellana Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel- a rising star in the eyebrow makeup department that can pass as a dupe of a high-end brand. More information, photos, and swatches of the product below.

Product Review: Project Vanity x Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Life-Proof Eyebrow Gel