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

My Japan Lifestyle Haul

     Hi dearies! Hope everyone's having a great week so far. I miss writing this kind of blog post. When I was starting, I write a haul post weekly because I want to share what I bought from my weekend shopping. I'm always on the look for new and exciting things thus I'll buy them and feature here on the blog. Shopping for beauty products is my kind of retail therapy that I seldom do these days. What we shop weekly now are necessities because of adulting!

     Anyhoo, I'm a fan of Japanese culture. I love everything- Japan!!! From food, toys, fashion, and my fave- beauty, I always make sure to try the latest in these categories. When I was in Japan last March, I had a chance to shop for items that I rarely found here in the Philippines. Read more below to see my Japan haul, enjoy!

My Japan Lifestyle Haul
I was able to fit in my stuff and haul inside this medium luggage :)

Feature: Real California Milk + Milky Sopas Recipe

     When was the last time you enjoyed drinking a glass of milk? Last night, early this morning, or you can't totally remember at all? Even if you're not a milk drinker, I presume that you get your dose of dairy from other products like cheese, yoghurt, and everybody's favorite- ice cream. Yum!!!

     Did you know that dairy is an important part of a healthy diet? Yes, go and get your child's science book and turn to the page of food groups. You'll see that dairy products are on the third layer and an individual must consume at least 3 servings a day because dairy is your great source of protein plus essential nutrients. Dairy is loaded with nutrients and has a delicious taste that the whole family will surely love. Sharing below some of the nutritious benefits of dairy and my milky sopas recipe after the jump!

Feature: Real California Milk + Milky Sopas Recipe
Real California Milk Dairy Products- California cheeses, California Sunshine Homogenized Milk, and Coolhaus Ice Cream

Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll

     Ways on enjoying your chocolate roll: Dip a finger to get the first taste of the decadent icing, savor the cake until its last slice or, like Bianca Gonalzez, go for the sweet milk-chocolatey toppings first. If you do any of the above, you are a certified ChocoRollic! 

     For me, I dip my finger in the chocolate icing for more than once. I want to enjoy the decadent icing first before getting myself a slice. I'm a sweet tooth and Red Ribbon's Triple Chocolate Roll got me covered not once, not twice, but thrice the chocolate goodness!!!

Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll

The Perfect Out-Of-Town Baon this Holy Week

     My family and I love to go on out-of-town trips during Holy Week. This way, we also get to de-stress and bond with each other. The kids love going out of town so much. They are more relaxed when they are with nature. 

     That’s why when we go out-of-town, we seek adventures by biking, trekking, and swimming. But this can be so tiring, especially for my high-energy kids! After, we’re all usually so tired that we end up eating an unsatisfying meal.

The Perfect Out-Of-Town Baon this Holy Week

Robinsons Supermarket’s Summer Fair 2018

     Mommies, summer na! What are the plans you have for the family? Now is the time to organize your summer getaway, enroll the kids in fun activities, or simply enjoy doing the grocery shopping together. 

     Great news from Robinsons Supermarket! Enjoy shopping and receive gift certificates when you purchase products from participating brands of their newest campaign- Summer Fair. 

 Robinsons Supermarket’s Summer Fair

Scarlet Snow for Red Ribbon Rainbow Dedication Cake

     Have you seen the super cute and adorable daughter of doctors Hayden Kho and Vicky Belo on Instagram? Well, like her famous parents she is an Instagram superstar. A true child star in the making. This social media darling is also the newest Rainbow Chaser who is captivated by Red Ribbon’s surprisingly colorful & chocolatey birthday cake, the Rainbow Dedication Cake. 

     Red Ribbon recently introduced Scarlet Snow Belo-Kho as its newest brand ambassador - her first major endorsement outside of her family’s Belo brand. She is set to share some color and joy, just like Red Ribbon’s colorful birthday cake, in her newest commercial with her fellow Rainbow Dedication Cake-loving cartoon friends, Don and the Rainbow Chasers. More about the launch below :)

Scarlet Snow for Red Ribbon Rainbow Dedication Cake

Karylle and Yael Yuzon for belVita Breakfast Biscuits

     It's a no-brainer that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Don't S-K-I-P breakfast, please! Even if you're running out late, there are ways on how to fill your tummy in the morning. You can now enjoy delicious breakfast every morning even while on-the-go because the well-loved breakfast biscuit that has helped energize consumers all over the world is now in the Philippines.

     Enter, BelVita- the first-ever breakfast biscuit from Mondelez Philippines which aims to address consumers’ growing needs for convenient and delicious well-being snacks. I was invited to the launch of belVita and the event also revealed their ambassadors. Find out more below :)

Karylle and Yael Yuzon for belVita Breakfast Biscuits

Greenwich Celebrates World Pizza Day 2018

     Pizza lovers united last February 9, 2018 to celebrate World Pizza Day in Dolphin Park at Glorietta 4 Makati City. I was one of the bloggers who was invited to join this yearly celebration of food, fun, and friends.

     Pizza is one of the comfort foods that Filipinos love. Filipino pizza-lovers experienced the sight, smell, sound, and taste of Greenwich during the celebration. Sharing the highlights of this awesome event below.

Greenwich Celebrates World Pizza Day 2018

McDonald's Perfect Pair- ShaGab ala McDo Chicken and Fries

     Have you seen the latest commercial of McDonald's? Kilig, noh?! Titos and Titas of Manila surely had their kilig moments after seeing this latest advertisement because Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta shared another moment in Philippine television through this most-awaited on-screen comeback.

     Some things are good on their own but even better together—just like McDonald’s Best Tasting Chicken McDo and World Famous Fries, and two of the most iconic Filipino showbiz personalities, Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. More about the McDonald’s latest TVC after the jump!

McDonald's Perfect Pair- ShaGab ala McDo Chicken and Fries

Pizza Hut Valentine's Day Promo #SayItWithPizzaHut

     There's a unique way of saying "I Love You" this Valentine's Day, it's by saying it the yummiest way! Forget the flowers, the chocolates, and the stuffed toy because a box or two of something that will make the tummy happy is the best! Say whatever you want to say to your crush, bf/gf, husband/wife, your parents, friends through Pizza Hut's #SayItWithPizzaHut Valentine's Day Promo.

     All you have to do is buy a personal, regular, or large pan pizza that comes in the limited-edition Pizza Hut Valentine's Box that will serve as your giant greeting card. Exciting and unique, right?! See promo details after the jump :)

Pizza Hut Valentine's Day Promo #SayItWithPizzaHut

Pampanga's Best "Sweet Taste of Success" Home Negosyo Challenge Outcome

     In my opinion, business in any form has ups and downs. Whether it's simply a sari-sari store, a water purifying station, or an online business. It's been three months since I started selling Pampanga's Best products at home with the help of my family especially my youngest sister. 

     The aim of Pampanga's Best Sweet Taste of Success Challenge is to show mommies particularly stay-at-home moms that selling Pampanga's Best products at the comforts of home is a profitable business.

Pampanga's Best "Sweet Taste of Success" Home Negosyo Challenge Outcome

Amp Up Your Christmas Faves with Danes Cheese Ball

     Christmas is almost here! We are looking forward to the festive dishes that will be served during family gatherings, especially on Noche Buena. The more people and food, the merrier! The hu by is the one who will prepare the dishes this year, I told him to cook his specialties and give it a twist.

     Every family has their own recipes served on Noche Buena that they have mastered and improved over decades. After all Christmas is all about traditions, and it’s a wonderful thing to share traditions with the people closest to you. But it’s also the perfect time to start your own traditions. Where better to start than with the food you’re serving on Noche Buena! It might be time to revamp your Christmas cookbook with cheesy twists to those traditional dishes.

Amp Up Your Christmas Faves with Danes Cheese Ball

Feature: Big Guys! Pizza

     I have a big family that's why when we have celebrations or gatherings at home, preparing home cooked meals are not easy. Imagine cooking for more than 10 persons who also have big appetites. It's stressful and a mess and we learned a lot from that old way of preparing meals so instead of cooking, we resort to ready-made and cooked viands.

     We have default favorites like spaghetti, fried chicken, barbeque, and pizza. Speaking of pizza, we always order three or more boxes every occasion but there were times that we ran out of budget because we allocated all for the pizza not until we discovered something BIG! Meet, Big Guys! Pizza.

Big Guys! Pizza 

Feature: Reyal Litson Manok

     Chicken will always be one of our favorite food at home. We love chicken dishes and the default viand is 'Litson Manok'. We bring this viand weekly at my parent's house for our weekend bonding. Now that gatherings and parties are at peak, thinking of what to serve or to bring for potlucks can be stressful. What to bring, what to serve? Well, I think I've found the solution- Reyal Litson Manok.

      When this Reyal Litson Manok landed on our doorstep, I hurriedly checked how it looks because as I've said, we already had tasted the famous brands available. Upon opening the package, I saw bits of garlic on top of the golden brown roasted chicken with a decent amount of sauce at the bottom. First time to hear, saw and tasted the brand and we totally can't get over it. Why? Read more below!

Feature: Reyal Litson Manok

Feature: Porky Pit Lechon Belly

     'Tis the season to eat Lechon but not the usual or ordinary Lechon because there's a new player in town- Porky Pit. Noche Buena and Media Noche tables will not be complete without a roasted pork or the famous Lechon so this time let Porky Pit take your holidays to a different level. 

     I presume that you'll ask where to buy the best Lechon in Luzon specially the ones sold in Cebu because of the special taste. Cebuchon has been the talk of the town when it comes to Lechon and yes, the authentic is sold in Cebu but Porky Pit brought the same taste here in Metro Manila. Know more about Porky Pit and the Lechon variants they are offering after the jump.

Feature: Porky Pit Lechon Belly

Feature: Ju.D's Fruitcake

     You know that Christmas is just around the corner if you see well-loved desserts are on display on store shelves or in reunions and gatherings. Fiesta ham, queso de bola, 'bibingka and puto bumbong' are a few but the stars of this season.

     For the so-called "Titos and Titas of Manila", there's a holiday dessert that screams Christmas- fruitcake! Fruitcake is a cake that is made from dried fruits and nuts and spirits. It's a classic and well-loved cake by many and there's one name that you can trust when it comes to authentic fruitcakes. Meet Ju.D's Fruitcake after the jump!

Feature: Ju.D's Fruitcake

Red Ribbon Cake Creations: The Art of Delicious

     Mouth-watering cakes are in this holiday season. I'm a cake lover that's why seeing a new flavor of cake in a bakery or pastry shop is a bliss. I want to try the newest flavor/s in town and share it with my family especially if there's a special occasion at home.

     The best food creations are borne out of the passion to please the senses. It takes dedication to learn the right techniques, discover the right blend of ingredients, and achieve the ideal form and design. They say it’s the process of genius; Red Ribbon calls it “The Art of Delicious.”  Be ready to amaze your taste buds with Cappuccino Creme, Black Forest, and Peach Mango Symphony of Red Ribbon. More about the Cake Creation line below :)

Red Ribbon Cake Creations: The Art of Delicious

Product Review: MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware

     I presume that you already know that I don't cook. If you're following me on Instagram, there's a hashtag #kathinthekitchen but it's really the hubby who is cooking in the kitchen. My husband is the king of our kitchen and I'm proud of that but when it comes to buying kitchen essentials, I'm the queen :) I'm the one who decides what to buy especially with cookware.

     Months ago, we decided to renovate our kitchen to the theme that we really like. New kitchen means new kitchen essentials. First up, cookware. It's hard to decide what brand to buy because there's literally a lot but when it comes to trusted brands, there's only a handful and one of them is MEYER. Look like the heavens have heard what I needed and MEYER Cookware Philippines sent the MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware for us to try. Sharing my thoughts on this cookware set after the jump.

Product Review: MEYER Purple 2 Piece Set Cookware