Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV

     There are times that I worry whenever I see my son drinks water from that blue gallon beside our refrigerator. It's a no brainer that most families nowadays buy their drinking water from water-refilling stations. We were informed that the water they are selling passed through different purifying stages but is that enough for us to feel safe? Are we really drinking clean water?

     If my memory serves me right, we have a water purifier installed in our kitchen some 20 years ago. I was in elementary back then but I'm not sure if our purifier really does the job in making sure that we are drinking clean water. My younger siblings got sick and most of the time they're waterborne disease. Fast forward today, I'm glad that there's Unilever Pureit- world's largest selling water purifier certified by more than 20 international laboratories across the globe. Pureit Philippines sent a Pureit Marvella UV Water Purifier for my family to try and after weeks of using it, I can say that I'm super satisfied. Check out product specifications and my thoughts below.

Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV

OMEGA Housewares- Modern Everyday Solutions

     I presume some of you have heard the brand OMEGA. When I received an invite weeks ago, I was clueless about OMEGA but when I read the middle part of the e-vite, I've found out that it is one of the value-for-money household products in the Philippines. So after reading the email, I went straight to our kitchen and look for OMEGA products. To my surprise, I saw our vacuum flask and the brand is OMEGA!

     With 50 years in the industry, Much Prosperity Trading International Inc., or MPTII is on it’s way to becoming the best with products at par with global standards, more professional systems and empowered people. Unveiling of their new logo and highlights of the event below.

OMEGA Housewares- Modern Everyday Solutions

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes

     I hate mosquitoes and the unsightly bites they give. I'm prone to mosquito bites and it always turn dark after a few days. Well, this is my dilemma physically with insect bites but what's more dangerous and frustrating is the deadly virus these mosquitoes inflict and bring inside the victims body. Here in the tropics, the rainy season is also the season for Dengue, a potentially deadly, yet all too common mosquito borne disease. Last year there were over 200,000 cases of Dengue fever reported in the Philippines , and almost 600 were fatalities.

     What is alarming is that this was way up from the 121,000 reported instances in 2014. More alarming still is that just this year, the DOH has reported 70,000 Dengue cases from January to July, the supposed lean Dengue months, this is 19% more than the same period last year. It is now more imperative than ever that measures be taken to curb Dengue, and the best way to do that is to control the numbers of Dengue Mosquitoes. So how do you deal with those pesky mosquitoes? Read more tips and what this promising product called Hanns Insect Trap can do below :)

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes

     In the Philippines, nobody is safe form Dengue, it cuts across all socio-economic barriers. Anyone can be infected, and anyone can die from it. In fact Dengue statistics in the Philippines are based only on people who seek treatment at hospitals or clinics. Because the initial symptoms of Dengue are the same as more benign illnesses such as the flu, many Dengue cases go unreported, especially since instances of the flu also rise at the onset of the rainy season. Dengue is all too often detected too late, which is part of the reason why it is so potentially deadly. 

     The problem with products that kill or repel mosquitoes is that there is always a catch. There are sufficient studies to show that most chemical based products can be quite harmful if used too long. Spray products do kill mosquitoes, but there is a reason even their manufacturers advise people not to enter a freshly sprayed room for some time. Fume based products such as katol (mosquito coils) and vape mats emit toxins and are singled out by the website babycenter.in as particularly harmful to infants but also to adults. 

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes
Hanss Insect Trap in different three sizes

     Electric bug zappers are quite noisy and can be quite disruptive at night; and finally lotions are effective, but not affordable or convenient enough to apply daily. This is why the Hanns Insect Trap is the best alternative for anyone but especially for mothers who want to keep mosquitoes away from their kids, but who don’t like the adverse effects of other mosquito control methods.

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes

Hanns Insect Trap

• Like a bug zapper, the Hanns Insect Trap uses a UV light to attract insects, so like the bug zapper, it is fume and toxin free. 
• However, while bug zappers can be quite noisy and even startling every time a bug is zapped, the Hanns Insect Trap deals with mosquitoes quietly by sucking them into a cage out of which they can’t escape, and that they ultimately die in. 
• They are also extremely simple to deploy, you just plug them in and turn them on. 
• With prolonged use, Hanns Insect Traps can get even mosquito infested areas under control. 

Hanns Insect Traps for Dengue Mosquitoes

Hanns Insect Traps are available in Handyman, SnR, True Value, and other leading retailers. 

 For more information, visit: Hannsph

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home

     This insane heat is making everyone sweat! Summer is in full swing and we can't deny the fact that the scorching heat and almost boiling temperature makes uneasy for us to move. Our erratic weather also means the rise of communicable diseases that's why we need to look for ways to beat the summer heat. Though everyone looks forward to a sunny summer every year, the hot weather in this year’s summer seems to be too much everyone. 

     With still a few months to go until the climate returns to a mild condition, the risk of getting a heatstroke is higher than ever. When exposed to hot climate, the body’s temperature also rises and gets dehydrated in the process. Discover tips on how to beat the heat and prevent summer health hazards below.

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home

     When the body cannot function properly anymore, one experiences nausea, rapid breathing, palpitations, headache, and the skin appears flushed but dry at the same time. Heatstroke can strike at a 40 °C temperature or more, and if not managed properly, heatstroke can be fatal or may lead to damage to the brain, lungs, kidney and heart.

1. To prevent heatstroke, keeping the body hydrated is a must! 

     Aside from water, fresh juice can keep you refreshed this dry season. Aside from being a great source of refreshment, fresh juice is your way to a healthier you. The fresher the juice, the more beneficial it is to your body. And the best way to get the freshest juice is to make your own at home. There is no need to buy juice loaded with sugar; definitely not good for the body.

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home

     At home, you can choose which fruit or vegetable you prefer. Fruits like watermelon, cucumber, pear, apples, oranges and pineapple are best in keeping the body hydrated. You can even add herbs, like basil and mint, for a cooling effect. Lemon, calamansi and kamias are loaded with Vitamin C that can help maintain the body’s heat effective coping mechanism.

2. For an even healthier drink, add leafy greens! 

     These contain nutrients that aid in the proper functioning of the body’s temperature control system; or add celery, beets or carrots which naturally contain sodium that can help ward off heat exhaustion.

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
photo taken from Breville's Facebook Page

     To be able to extract all the juice from fruits and vegetables without eradicating its nutritional content, you need the best tool out there that can do the job for you. Breville, a premier brand of kitchen tool from Australia, has a line of juicers that can cater to your needs.

Breville Juice Fountains

• The Breville Juice Fountains are powerful juicers that can extract more juice and nutrients from any produce compared to other juicers. 
• The Breville Juice Fountains come with 25% larger feed tubes, ensuring that fruits and vegetable of larger size can also fit in. 
• No need to chop your fruits in small bits as large fruits can fit in the chute. You can also juice to your heart’s content as these juicer have a jug capacity that range from 1L to 1.2L.
• The Breville Juice Fountains are equipped with full variable speed technology that allows you to control the speed. Soft fruits yield more juice at lower speed, while hard fruits produce more juice at high speed.
• All Breville juicers are built with extractors that eject the dry pulp and contain it in an external basket during the juicing process. 
• Breville juicers are efficient, fast, reliable, easy to use and easy to clean.

Beat the Heat and Prevent Summer Health Hazards at Home
Breville Juice Fountain

     Now, you can make your own juice at the comforts of your home and enjoy all its benefits. With your homemade juice, you do not need to worry about getting dehydrated when you are out and about. So what are you waiting for? Beat the summer heat, take care of your health and upgrade your lifestyle by having your kitchen Breville-lized this summer!

For more information on Breville Juicers and other products, 

visit www.breville.com.ph

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016

     Start of summer will be more exciting this year because SM Home will be having its Kitchen and Dining Sale on March 31 - May 15 , 2016 and this is not an ordinary sale because the discounted items on the list are useful kitchen and dining wares brought to us by trusted brands.

     If you're building your kitchen and dining essentials especially if you're the oc type of individual, SM Home offers those branded kitchen equipment and dining ware pieces from 30%-50% off the price tag! Now, achieving #kitchengoals and #diningtablegoals will come true if you go and check out the sale items at SM Home this coming March 31- May 15, 2016. To give you a glimpse of the items from SM Home's wide variety of products plus the kitchen and dining wares that I'd pick at the store, scroll down please :) 

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016

     I'm very excited to share with you some of the items on sale. Since SM Home offers a wide array of kitchen items and dining wares from affordable to high-end ones, I will just show what my eye and heart desires. Well, I'm eyeing and been wanting to have these pieces in our kitchen and dining table because of the design and their function. 

     For the kitchen, I really wish to have small appliances that I'll be using every day especially for preparing healthy meals for my family. Here are my picks:

1. Thomson Juicer- perfect for making fresh juices that I can serve during meal times instead of mixing powdered drinks.

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Thomson Juicer

2. Imarflex 3 in 1 Snack Maker- this snack maker will help me prepare small meals for Kenzo like waffles and sandwiches

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Imarflex 3 in 1 Snack Maker

3. Hanabishi Fryer- frying finger foods and other snack items will be easy and convenient because this fryer has strainer too.

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Hanabishi Fryer

     For the dining wares, I want a minimalist design but I would be happy if there are feminine accents to it. I'm so getting plates with floral designs because it's so dainty and girly. This goes same for utensils, a simple design will do. My picks below:

1. Floral designed plates, bowls, cups and saucers- like what I've said above, I have a thing for dainty designs so this brand and style is a keeper!

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016Floral designed plates, bowls, cups and saucers

2. Oneida Serif Cutlery 20PC Set- the design of the spoon, fork, and knife is simple and one-of-a-kind which I also find elegant and perfect for minimalist themed dining table.

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016Oneida Serif Cutlery 20PC Set

3. Serve Wares with Metal Handles- I like the design and of course the handle as it will be more easier to transfer the serve ware from one place to another because of the built in handle.

SM Home Kitchen and Dining Sale 2016
Serve Wares with Metal Handles

     If you're planning to upgrade your kitchen and table wares, you should not miss this sale from SM Home. List down the items you wish to buy now because items on sale are of limited stocks and availability of items depends on the branch. This sale will run for six weeks so I'm inviting everyone to check out other items at SM Home's website below :) After checking out the items, kindly share your picks on the comment section below! 

For more information about SM Home, 

visit their website: www.smhome.com.ph

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Good Times!~