Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Tablet

     I've tried a handful of collagen supplements in the past and I have favorites that really delivers in making my skin moist, supple, and glowing. I'm happy that collagen supplements are now available in different forms- powder and juice drink, tablet, gummy, and candy to name a few. But I have this love-hate relationship with collagen because it adds a visible weight to my round face shape.

     For women who have slim facial features, you're lucky because most of the collagen supplements are designed to plump the skin making your face look less haggard. It gives an extra lift to sagging cheeks. There's one brand that I love because I saw the effects as early as 1 week, but I hate because like with other brands, it gives me a double chin and bigger face in photos- Shiseido The Collagen Tablet. Full review after the jump!

Product Review: Shiseido The Collagen Tablet

Product Review: Danarra Aromatherapy Oil

     Stress is already a part of us. It is inevitable but we can manage it in different ways. Let's take for example the Filipino workers with 9-6 pm jobs. Their day begins with an average of two-hour commute to the office and another two-hour commute to get home. Can you see the picture? Days begin with stress and ends with stress!

     I'm a stay at home mom and I'm experiencing stress too! From daily routine house chores to parenting and daughter duties, I experience stress every day. To keep me sane, I look for ways on how to cope and manage it. Some people enjoy a nice dessert, go for a workout, watch a movie, or spend time with friends and family. These are effective but not accessible immediately, right? There's one thing that young professionals including me have in our bags or pockets- a soothing balm that comes in many forms. The trending now- aromatherapy oil!

Product Review: Danarra Aromatherapy Oil

Why Women Choose to Freeze their Eggs by: Chris Barry

     Being a woman in the modern world means assuming many roles. Most of us want as much as we can get out of life, satisfying careers that challenge us, successful marriages, happy families, and continued good health. 

     Many career-oriented women choose to review all of their options when it comes to starting a family. Part of this exploration process means understanding that a woman's ability to bear children decreases with time. For a small but growing subset of the population, this knowledge has led them to take proactive steps to help keep their options open for as long as they deem necessary.

Why Women Choose to Freeze their Eggs by: Chris Barry

Product Review: Precious Herbal Pillow Regular

     Are you in pain? I am- headache, back pain, and stomach cramps to name a few. I'm sure that all of you have experienced an unpleasant or discomfort feeling in one or many parts of your body. We feel pain because it is a sensory stimulus sent to our brain if there is something wrong with our body. There are different types of pain and it can be acute or chronic and some of the pain we resulted from overwork, fatigue, doing house chores, change in weather condition, exercise and injuries. 

     When you're in pain, it can be mild, moderate, or severe and the first thing most of us do is ask for a pain reliever like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Long-term use of pain relievers (NSAIDs) is not advisable and it can cause liver damage when taken with alcohol according to some of the doctors that I've talked to. We don't want to experience the side effects of pain relievers that's why looking for a safe alternative is the best way to relieve pain. There's an all natural pain-away product that's readily available in the market and it's in a form of pillow called Precious Herbal Pillow. Know more about the product below and why I highly recommend it for mild and moderate discomfort.

Product Review: Precious Herbal Pillow Regular

Me Time with Watsons

     What's your definition of busy? For me, it's the so little time so much to do kind of day. I always say ‘I’m busy!’ even if there's a free time in between. Looks like the word 'busy' is everyone's favorite. 

     We glorify being busy because we are pressured to achieve a lot, all at once: to climb the corporate ladder, take care of our family’s needs, raise children, and manage the household all while curating our lives into a perfect feed on social media. Did you know that when you are too “busy” ‘24/7, seven days a week, 30 days in a month and so on, you end up giving everything and that precious gift for yourself- time!

Me Time with Watsons

15 Minutes of Bonding #15MinuteCalpolChallenge

     Time is essential for a stay-at-home/part-time mommy blogger like me. It’s always a ‘so little time so much’ to do kind of day every day. That’s why if I have a spare time, I always make sure to bond with Kenzo even if it’s only 15 minutes.

     During the rainy season, it is extra challenging for moms to think of activities to do with their kids because doing anything outdoors is almost always out of the picture. With the limited time combined with the uncooperative weather, this significantly reduces their choices in making memorable experiences. Quality time with the kids is important and paracetamol brand Calpol shares some rainy days bonding activities that will brighten the gloomy mood.

15 Minutes of Bonding #15MinuteCalpolChallenge

GSK Joins the Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis

     In the Philippines, GSK has donated over 255 million albendazole tablets over the last 17 years. This small white tablet is part of the fight to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and burdens identified rural communities in the country.

     By the end of the year, GSK projects this donation to reach 261 million albendazole tablets in support of its goal to help eliminate LF in the Philippines by 2020. Globally, GSK has donated 8 billion tablets of albendazole to help eliminate this disabling disease. This tablet is used in combination with other medicines to help prevent transmission of LF.

GSK Joins the Fight Against Lymphatic Filariasis
GSK with DOH

Product Review: Biogenic Alcohol

     If you're following me on my Instagram account (@dearkittykittiekath), prolly you've watched some of my Instagram stories and saw how OC or clean freak this momma when it comes to everything. From our bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, living room, and bedroom, I always make sure that I have all the essentials for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing every corner of our house. 

    My husband would tease me (in Mo's voice from WALL-E) 'foreign contaminant' every time he sees me wiping the floor from time to time or spraying my favorite rubbing alcohol at my son's things or appliances. Alcohol is life and one of the most affordable and readily available antiseptic solutions one could ever have. There are many brands in the market but only one name became a mainstay in my stash- Biogenic. Know more about this brand and why I buy refills over and over again below!

Product Review: Biogenic Alcohol

4 Areas Of Your Health You Can Concentrate On For a Better Look

     With winter approaching it is not too late to look with best in the last few months of 2018. The most important thing that you can do is identify parts of your health that you can improve. Most parts of your health have a direct impact on the way you look unless it is something like cardiac health or mental health. Improving these areas of health will take a proactive approach as many people have neglected certain parts of their health for months or years. The following are areas of your health that when improved will also help you look your best.

4 Areas Of Your Health You Can Concentrate On For a Better Look

Robinsons Supermarket Freshtival 2018

     This July, shoppers are in for everyday healthy treats as Robinsons Supermarket celebrates the month-long Freshtival, offering exciting discounts, freebies, special offers, and rewards on fresh items in all outlets nationwide.

Robinsons Supermarket’s Freshtival 2018
A cooking demonstration showed the audience how to make kid-friendly dishes with a healthy twist.

Capital Care Pharmacy Opens at Landers Superstore

     My favorite membership shopping destination, Landers Superstore just got bigger and better as they launched the first ever center for health and wellness- Capital Care Pharmacy last week in three branches: ArcoVia City, Alabang West, and Cebu. 

     This is great news for all the members who want to do their weekly shopping and other errands like buying of medicine and healthcare products in just one place. Powered by Med Express Drugstore, this cozy pharmacy offers a wide selection of branded and generic medicines, vitamins, and other medical supplies for every patient’s needs. Highlights of the launch after the jump.

Capital Care Pharmacy Opens at Landers Superstore

Feature: Erceflora Probi Bears 2-in-1 Probiotic Supplement

     A tummy ache is one of the problems that my son had experienced while growing up. He has a sensitive stomach and it's a pain to see him vomit after eating or drinking that gives the tummy big trouble. Kids tend to have a higher risk of getting digestive health-related diseases such as diarrhea and constipation from harmful bacteria.

   I've experienced a lot of tummy aches in the past too that's why I know the feeling- uncomfortable and mood changing. It's like I just want to sleep all day if possible and no food and drink at all. Sigh.  As a parent, this scenario causes emotional stress and I really don't want to see my son experiencing any kind of discomfort. Like experts say, prevention is better than cure so an everyday supplement to lessen or manage stomach pain is recommended. Read more below about probiotics and Erceflora ProbiBears 2-in-1 Probiotic Supplement below.

Feature: Erceflora ProbiBears 2-in-1 Probiotic Supplement

From A Mom to Mom- Safeguard's 'Pabaon Sa Buhay'

     I'm sure that all of you saw the heartwarming and inspiring video of Norman King- the first Aeta who graduated from the University of the Philippines. It's an achievement that all parents can be very proud of. I also graduated from UP and yes, my parents are so proud of me until now. 

     The Safeguard "Pabaon Sa Buhay" short film is a real-life story of how a mother’s ‘pabaon’ of life lessons & values protected her son’s indigenous identity in the outside world. The lessons of Warlita King enabled her son Norman to be the first ever Aeta to graduate from the Philippines’ premier state university. I'm sure that all moms have 'pabaon sa buhay' to their children and as a mom, I want to pass on the provisions in life that my mama taught me to my son.

From A Mom to Mom- Safeguard's "Pabaon Sa Buhay"

Watsons World of Wellness

     As part of its efforts to help improve the lives of Filipinos through health and wellness, Watsons recently staged a health symposium event titled “Watsons World of Wellness” graced by the country's top medical practitioners as resource speakers at The Meralco Theater. 

     The symposium is part of Watsons’ continuous support in providing its members under the Watsons Advantage Program (WAP) with affordable medication, vitamins and supplements for their health needs, as well as imparting knowledge on the importance of health management.

Watsons World of Wellness

GSK Pioneers World BPH Day- Advocates Men's Prostate Health Awareness

     GlaxoSmithKline Philippines (GSK), a global leading healthcare company, is pioneering World BPH Day on June 25 through the “FUN to be WISE on BPH” advocacy in order raise awareness about the disease and help improve the quality of life of Filipino men.

     According to the Harvard Medical School, most men eventually develop some type of prostate problem, including BPH3. Patients affected by BPH often have to deal with sleep disruption and sexual dysfunction. Their daily activities and outdoor trips are also limited and can be a source of embarrassment. If untreated, BPH can also lead to Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) and may require surgery2.

GSK Pioneers World BPH Day- Advocates Men's Prostate Health Awareness
Commitment and exercise

4 Ways to Make Hand Washing Simple and Fun

     How many times you've seen the words hand wash, hand washing, germs, bacteria on my blog and social media posts? A LOT!!! I will never get tired of telling you that hand washing is very important, a practice that all are required to do and observe properly. It is also called hand hygiene that's why it must be a habit that you do, not once or twice, but as many times as possible!

     Germs are everywhere, inevitable, and already a part of our lives but we can prevent them from harming our family and inflict serious illnesses especially with young children who love to touch things here and there. Hand washing is simple and easy BUT do you know the proper way of doing it? Sharing tips on how to make handwashing fun for kids so that it will become a habit :)

4 Ways to Make Hand Washing Simple and Fun
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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

FERN-C kidz: Top 3 Things Not to Skimp on Parenting

     As the years pass by, the word 'parenting' sinks in. Now I know the meaning of what my mama told me when I was a child. She would always tell me "pag naging nanay ka na, maiintindihan mo din bakit ganito, bakit ganyan" (when you become a mother too, you'll understand why this, why that). Now that I'm a mother, I've come to realize why these three things are very important for my son's overall wellness.

     As a mother, I will always do my best to protect my son from everything that may harm or put him at risk. However, no matter how prepared I am, there are just some things I cannot see when it comes to my son. That's why as early as now, there are three things that I do not want to scrimp on when it comes to parenting. Read more about what are the things that I will not skimp on for my son.

FERN-C kidz: Top 3 Things Not To Skimp On Parenting
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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 :)