SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2017

     The month of July marks the celebration of International Lipstick Month and lipstick addicts together with beauty junkies will once again unite to celebrate the confidence that a single swipe of lipstick can give.

     This year also marks the 3rd run of The Store Beauty Section in celebrating International Lipstick Day on July 29. More details of this exciting beauty fest that beauty addicts should not miss!!!

SM Beauty Lipstick Fest 2017

RCBC Savings Bank Save Up & Fly Promo

     Where is your ultimate dream destination? I guess, its Europe! Some of my friends have been there before and the feeling is always surreal. If visiting Europe and their neighboring countries is on your travel bucket list, I have great news. RSB is making your #travelgoals come true :)

     Just recently, RCBC Savings Bank launched their Save Up & Fly Promo. The grand prize at stake is an all-expense paid trip for two to Europe for 7D6N in a 4 star hotel covering Spain, France and Italy where the lucky winner will also be awarded with a P50,000 pocket money. Are you excited? Can I hear a resounding YES?! More details below :)

RCBC Savings Bank Save Up & Fly Promo

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

    Have you experienced doing late night research, homework, and project before? It's stressful especially if you're cramming because tomorrow is the deadline. I've experienced this situation many times when I was in college. We only have a desktop computer but we don't have a printer. 

     Picture this- project done but printing none. It's a sad experience when the computer shop nearby is already closed so you have no choice but to wake up early and wait for them to open that's why if you have a desktop or a laptop at home, a printer is a must! Speaking of the printer, let me share with you what Canon Philippines has to offer plus the highlights of Canon Pix Mommy Weekend Event.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

     During the Canon Pix Mommy Weekend Event, invited guests were treated to an afternoon of good food, educational talks, arts & crafts, and a new printer. Yes, they gave each and every one of us a brand spanking new Canon PIXMA E470 printer. This printer will be what moms of schooling age kids need: to print, scan, and copy projects, homework and other shool related stuff. 

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

     Canon Philippines gave us their Canon PIXMA E470 printer. This printer is lightweight and easy to use. As a mom,  I prefer a printer that will let me print smart at home using a reliable and ink efficient printer.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

     This model is has a built-in WiFi technology that can print, scan, and copy documents. It's perfect for moms like me who help out my son put together numerous drafts of artworks, sketches since Kenzo loves to draw and projects at school.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

     Canon PIXMA E470 can print up to 400 black and white documents and 180 colored pages. It has built-in WiFi features that can help print from anywhere when paired with Google Cloud Print service. This model is affordable for the price of P4,395

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch
Inside the box

     To make the launch more exciting, Canon Philippines prepared a workshop for all the guests. There were speakers who taught us on how to maximize the use of Canon Printers and Canon Cameras. They have tried and tested this brand that's why their tips will be useful to us, new proud owners of Canon printer.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

     Lifestyle and mommy blogger Ava Zabat of Artsy Fartsy Ava shared to us how helpful Canon PIXMA E470 to her family. She uses the printer for printing handouts, worksheets, documents, photos, calling cards, sticker name, and labels. As an art enthusiast, she is amazed by the print quality of Canon PIXMA E470.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch
Ava Zabat

     Another blogger, Shari Macainag- the beauty, lifestyle and mommy blogger behind The Misty Mom also shared her tips and tricks capturing kids photos. I can relate to her that it's hard to please a kid, make him or her pose in front of the camera especially if they're not in the mood. Shari showed us visuals on how to capture a perfect picture using her Canon Mirrorless camera.

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch
Shari Macainag

     Last but not the least, we did a fun activity that let us create different designs in a mosaic and watercolor print pattern. The mini workshop was led by  Alessandra Lanot of Life After Breakfast blog. Our designs were printed in a canvass using Canon PIXMA E470 printer. 

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch
Alessandra Lanot

     There will be Canon #PixMom series of events in malls this whole month of July. Visit the booths and participate in activities prepared for the whole family. Guests are assured that every Canon purchase they make counts. 

Canon Pix Mommy Weekend + Canon PIXMA E Series Printers Launch

    You may download the Canon Red App available in Apple Store and Google Play, exciting freebies, and rewards from over 150 partner merchants await the customers when they earn points. Registered users can enjoy discounts, prioritized service, and product loans, free workshops, camera cleaning, extended warranty up to two years, special after sales services, plus up to Php10,000 worth of credits with every purchase of participating Canon products.

For more information on Canon Philippines,

visit www.canon.com.ph and www.shopcanon.ph

Good Times!~

Maison Eric Kayser Summer Pastry Collection

     It's June already, summer vacation is over but for some summer will never end. It's not only the sea, sand, and the sun that make summer memories but there are other things that will take you back to the laid back season. Speaking of summer, Maison Eric Kayser PH invited me to an afternoon party last June 03, 2017 at the Refinery Rockwell for the launch of their summer pastry collection.

     It was an afternoon tea party where guests were treated to mouth-watering pastries and other bakers' confectionaries. Maison Eric Kayser is a French contemporary bakery. They are known to produce French traditional bread, pastries, and biscuits to name a few. Let me share with you some Eric Kayser Summer Pastry Collection offerings below :)

Maison Eric Kayser PH Summer Pastry Collection

SM World of Beauty

     I was in high school, I often hear my mom talking to my titas who live abroad about makeup brands that are not available locally. Two of my aunts work at Macy's that's why if there's a new shade of lipstick from my mom's favorite brand, she will just tell it to them but it will take a year before the balikbayan boxes will arrive at our doorsteps.

     To cut a long story short, it's hard to buy makeup from brands that are exclusively available abroad but now, hoarding buying is a breeze because all the coveted brands from different parts of the world are exclusively available at SM World of Beauty! Let me share with you some of my fave brands from around the world below :)

SM World of Beauty

CalCheese for Yummy and Healthy Snacking

     Last May 13, 2017  Mayora Philippines recently launched CalCheese, a new cheese wafer biscuit for the wais mom in time for Mother's Day. The event was held at the City of Dreams and was hosted by actress and proud mother of two, Dimples Romana, who expressed her enthusiasm over the snack. 

     There are so many snacks in the market today but with CalCheese, Filipino moms won’t have to choose between treats that their kids will like and snacks that are nutritious. Highlights of the launch after the jump :)

CalCheese for Yummy and Healthy Snacking
Dimples Romana – Ahmee and her daughter Callie enjoying CalCheese

Robinsons Supermarket "Learn Wellness" Promo Launch

     And just like that it's May already. One more month to go and it's back to school again. Are you ready welcome the school year with a bang!? I presume that some of you are still enjoying the vacation and loving the summer heat at the beach while some are also excited to prep their things for this school year.

     In time for the back-to-school season, families, especially students, can continue their journey towards healthy living as they discover nutritious and rewarding food choices in the second promo event of  Robinsons Supermarket “Route to Wellness” campaign dubbed as "Learn Wellness." Sharing with you highlights of the event and promo mechanics below :)

Robinsons Supermarket "Learn Wellness" Promo Launch
Bianca Valerio hosted the event

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 2017

     Calling all shopaholics! Ready you wallets and join your favorite bloggers and influencers on this 2-day event happening later May 6 to 7, 2017 in Whitespace, Pasong Tamo. Row 101 Summer Pop Up is another installment of the successful Row 101 Pop Up Bazaar happened last year. 

     Summer will be complete as Row 101 brings over 40 brands from lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food entrepreneurs, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy. The booths was personally curated by the Row 101 team, thus you will surely have a great time in this one-of-a-kind shopping experience because you are ensured unique finds, quality products, and interesting items to add to your list of wants (and needs!). More details on this year's Row 101 Pop Up Bazaar after the jump!

Row 101 Summer Pop Up Bazaar 2017

Cream Silk Triple Expert Rescue #SummerHairExpert

     Are you a self-confessed sun worshipper? If yes, then you love summer. Sea, sand, and sun makes summer fun but little do we know, however, that along with that much-needed dose of sun, sand, and sea comes the damaging effects of prolonged sun and heat exposure to our crowning glory.

     I presume that you've experienced that feeling where your hair is super dry after swimming and sun exposure of hair can turn into sun-damaged hair in an instant, especially if unprotected. Dry and brittle strands, dryness, and frizziness are the common signs of damage hair and this is common in summer not only to those who love the beach. This is what Cream Silk Triple Expert Rescue aims to address with #SummerHairExpert. It is important to protect your hair from sun-damage that's why I'm sharing with you notes from the summer hair experts below :)

Cream Silk Triple Expert Rescue #SummerHairExpert
My Beach Essential Kit and Cream Silk Triple Expert Rescue Dry Rescue variant

Billy Crawford Loves Burger King 4 Cheese Whooper

     Meat and cheese lovers unite! Burger King, the king of flame-grilled burger proudly announced last April 25, 2017 the launch of 4 Cheese Whooper and the newest member of the Burger King Squad- Billy Crawford at Burger King Greenhills.

     The new King, multi-talented Billy Crawford made a special performance in a beefy and cheesy afternoon filled with delicious flame-grilled whooper, and fun games. Highlights of the event below :)

Billy Crawford Loves Burger King 4 Cheese Whooper
Billy Crawford and Sam YG

Zero Halliburton Now in the Philippines

     After my recent travel to Singapore, I cringe thinking about my deformed luggage. I was like, "what the eff happened to my brand spanking new luggage as I saw a concave corner of it in the conveyor." It's a no brainer that a luggage will be thrown here, there, and everywhere upon check-in so a sturdy luggage is really important especially if you travel a lot.

     A luggage is an investment and when I say investment, you really have to pay the price for the quality. Just recently, I was invited to the launch of Zero Halliburton, the only luggage to travel to the moon and back. Yes, this is not a joke. Sharing a short story of this global luggage brand and my picks below :) 

Zero Halliburton Now in the Philippines

SM Stationery Art Fest 2017

     Remember my post last year on SM Stationery ArtFest? This year, they made the event more exciting and invited a new roster of talented individuals to showcase their skills and share them to to all arts and crafts enthusiasts.

     I was once again invited to this year's launching leg of  SM Stationery ArtFest last April 19, 2017 at SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall. The conference was the official opening of the event to public and as one of the invited bloggers, I got the first dibs on what this 5-day event has to offer to aspiring and budding artists and to all individuals who love paper, pen, and art materials. Sharing with you below highlights of the launching and feature of SM Stationery products like Sharpie, Faber Castell, Elmer's, Simbalion, Pilot, M&G and Ifex.

SM Stationery ArtFest 2017

Robinsons Department Store Go Lokal! Store

     When was the last time you brought something Filipino? Products that will fall under the category "proudly made in the Philippines?" I'm guilty of not patronizing Philippine-made products and the last time I bought one was years ago not for myself but for my cousins who live abroad. 

     Robinsons Department Store, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened last week the first Go Lokal! store in Robinsons Place Manila. You will find local products ranging from bags, accessories, t-shirts, shoes, accessories, decors and displays, and many novelty items that are proudly Pinoy. More details on Robinsons Department Store Go Lokal after the jump :)

Robinsons Department Store Go Lokal! Store

OPPO F3 and F3 Plus Launch #Groufie

     Who here owns an OPPO phone? OPPO F1, OPPO A39, or OPPO F1s? I presume that you're a selfie addict and can't get enough of beautiful selfies captured using your OPPO smart phones. I presume that you've already heard the news- OPPO Philippines recently launched another model of selfie phone- OPPO F3!

     This model of OPPO is dubbed as the "groufie" phone. Selfies will never be the same now with the whole gang in the picture! Mobile technology brand OPPO just launched its flagship dual selfie camera phone, the F3 Plus—the first-ever smartphone with a wide-angle dual front camera to easily accommodate ‘groufies’ in a single shot. The new phone will be out in Philippine stores as well as in India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia beginning April 1. More details after the jump!

OPPO F3 and F3 Plus Launch #Groufie

The Maya Kitchen's Bake Magic Together

     Who here loves baking? I have a confession to make, my family runs a bakery and that's our bread and butter. My father is from Batangas and his relatives are also in the bakeshop industry. Isn't it ironic that I don't know how to bake? Well, I really do think because we run a bakery for almost 30 years and I wasn't able to knead a dough even once.

     I have five siblings, three girls and two boys. I'm the only daughter who doesn't know how to bake nor cook. Poor me but learning never stops right? That's why when The Maya Kitchen invited me to attend a baking class I excitedly said yes. After all, I'll be attending the class with my youngest sister Krystel who loves baking and my son Kenzo joined us too. I have to start em young, right? No need to ask because it runs in his blood. Highlights of our baking session and photos of our finished products after the jump!

The Maya Kitchen's Bake Magic Together
Kath, Kenzo, and my sister Krystel

Robinsons Supermarket "Explore Wellness" Promo Launch

     Hello dearies! It's March already, how's your journey to a healthy lifestyle so far? I presume some of you included a fitter and healthier body in your new year's resolution last January. Congratulations for making this far, three months have passed and your progress big or small matters a lot.

     For those who want to make healthy living their goal this year but have not started yet or needed a boost are in for an adventure as Robinsons Supermarket takes you on an exciting journey, with health and wellness as the ultimate destination. It's the start of Robinsons "Route to Wellness" campaign and the first of five promo events is "Explore Wellness". Sharing with you highlights of the launch and what's in store for you this month of March and April from Robinsons Supermarket below.

Robinsons Supermarket "Explore Wellness" Promo Launch 

Shakey’s Summer Surprise: Scallop Primo Pizza

     Summer is here and to officially welcome the season, Shakey's Philippines launched their newest pizza flavor that I'm sure will be a hit to seafood lovers and to those who crave for any flavor as long as it's pizza!

     Get a refreshing surprise this summer as Shakey’s introduces an all new pizza featuring a main ingredient that has never before been tasted in any Philippine pizza. Ever. Discover the mouth-watering flavor of the Shakey’s Scallop Primo! More information and highlights of the launch below :)

Shakey’s Summer Surprise: Scallop Primo Pizza

Funville Family Adventure at SmartKids Asia Philippines

     Hello mommies! We were invited to one of the largest kids' fair last January 29, 2017 at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia. It was our first time attending a kids fair and we totally had a blast. SmartKids Asia Philippines, Asia’s LARGEST Educational Kids’ Fair is a family event where parents and children can discover and experience educational stimulation while having fun! 

     Our invite came from SYSU International Inc., the distributor of Jif Peanut Butter, Tree Top Juices, and Regilait Milks here in the Philippines. Their "Funville Family Adventure" booth offered fun-filled activities that was enjoyed by both kids and parents. See highlights of the fair below :)

Funville Family Adventure at SmartKids Asia Philippines 

OPPO x Philippines Next Top Model

     Last February 18, mobile technology brand OPPO announced in a gala held at City of Dreams Manila, that they will be a major sponsor of the Philippines’ Next Top Model (PNTM): High Street, the latest incarnation of the model search’s Philippine franchise. Who here watches the series and who's your favorite models in the industry?

     OPPO was the official partner of America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) Cycle 22, which aired in 2015. Contestants were given selfie challenges involving the camera features of the OPPO R7 and R7 Plus: Beautify, Double Exposure, and Panorama. What to expect from this collaboration? See more details after the jump!

OPPO x Philippines Next Top Model 

Globe Studio's Disney Princess: I Dare to Dream

     I dream of becoming a doctor when I was a child. I also dream of becoming a professional race car driver when I was in high school. We all have dreams not one but many, am I right? We dream of things that we want to achieve five, ten, or when it's the right time. Speaking of dreams, Globe Studios and Disney launched Disney Princess: I Dare To Dream Web Series last February 15, 2016 at The Sugar Factory BGC, Taguig.

     Globe Telecom, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, is redefining the landscape of local entertainment by launching the Disney Princess: I Dare To Dream, a first-of-its-kind digital reality-series produced by Globe Studios in collaboration with Disney and Maker Studios. Highlights of the launched plus know more of the girls below :)

Globe Studio's Disney Princess: I Dare to Dream