Pinoy-style Snack to the Max with The Max's Classic Chicken Burger

     One of the reasons why my father still loves eating chicken even though his doctor told him to limit his protein intake is because there's Max's Restaurant. It's our default eating and meeting place when we are craving Filipino dishes. You will never go wrong with Max's because they serve authentic Filipino cuisine the way your mother, grand mother, or tita prepare home-cook meals.

     This 2015, Max’s Restaurant celebrates 70 stellar years of consistent service and offering Sarap to the Bones Pinoy Fried Chicken from their kitchens to families and friends around the world! From their humble roots where they opened their home and served their family’s original recipes and refreshments to American troops all those years ago, then and now, Max’s Restaurant has always made and served their food with love. I have a good news to all who loves eating burger, Max's is offering a new twist to one of our favorite snacks but it's for a limited time only so scroll down and visit the nearest Max's Restaurant now!

Pinoy-style Snack to the Max with The Max's Classic Chicken Burger
Max's Restaurant Forbers Town Center branch in BGC

     With our busy lifestyle nowadays, there are times that we don't have a luxury of time to dine at Max's Restaurant and this paved way to creating an additional snack item in their menu that will fit with the busy bees. Introducing The Max’s Classic Chicken Burger.

     I'm sure you'll be craving once you see these yummy photos of The Max's Classic Chicken Burger. Imagine:

Pinoy-style Snack to the Max with The Max's Classic Chicken Burger

• two mouthwatering Max’s golden brown chicken burger patties
• layered with fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tasty cheddar cheese, and flavorful mayo-garlic dressing, 
• all between a lightly toasted, burger bun with oats. 

Pinoy-style Snack to the Max with The Max's Classic Chicken Burger
The Max's Classic Chicken Burger Meal Set

     It is a premium Pinoy-style craving with a perfect balance of sweet and savory to suit the Filipino taste, and served with a side of seasoned breaded Kamote Chips. I super love this combination. I can say that a visit to Max's restaurant is truly rewarding after ordering this limited full set meal, which includes this delicious chicken burger, Kamote Chips, and a choice of Pepsi products or iced tea for only P165. 

Pinoy-style Snack to the Max with The Max's Classic Chicken Burger

     Hurry and order it for dine in, take out, or delivery, since this promo will only be available until October 31, 2015. Head on to the nearest Max's Restaurant and order this snack that will make your tummy happy to the max! It's always #ChickenLove with Max's :) Thanks for having me!

For the most exciting updates about Max’s Restaurant, visit their website

 www.maxschicken.com

 Like them on Facebook: maxsrestaurant 

Follow them on Twitter: @maxsrestaurant

Follow them on Instagram: @maxsrestaurant

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About Max’s Restaurant 

Max’s, one of the country’s leading casual dining restaurant traces its roots to a family’s generosity and passion for good food. Max’s, “the house that fried chicken built,” continues to innovate and expand worldwide with plans to open branches outside the United States. Today, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the values passed on from its early beginnings in 1945 to the present –day generation of food aficionados.

Product Review: LUX Fine Fragrance Magical Spell Soap and Body Wash

    Do you consider bath time as your 'me time' and it excites you to try your favorite soap? Some women consider bath time not only as pamper time at home but also a time of relaxation and luxury. Yes, luxury because this is the time where we apply the skin care products that we consider effective and precious. I'm a fan of whitening and anti-aging soaps but when a mysterious brand of soap that looks so promising is whispering in my ears to try it, I usually give in.

     If you're a long time follower of this blog, I presume you already know that I have a very sensitive nose. The fragrance of the soap either make or break into my list of highly recommended products. Too much scent always give me a nauseous feeling while using the product BUT something magical happened 2 nights ago.

Product Review: LUX Fine Fragrance Magical Spell Soap and Body Wash

   
     I received a pretty purple pouch containing a bar of soap and a bottle of body wash. I was intrigued because the scent lingered in my room where I've placed the purple pouch. So to feed my curious nose, I tried the soap immediately that night and oh, something fragrant that's pleasantly magical lingered inside the bathroom too. So without further ado, let me introduce to you LUX Magical Spell. More details about the product below :)

Product Review: LUX Magical Spell
LUX Fine Fragrance Magical Spell  body wash and soap

The new LUX Perfumed Bath Collection 

     offers a selection of four different perfumed body washes and three perfumed bar soaps. The brand’s signature body wash and bar soap Magical Spell captures the addictive notes of the precious and exotic Black Orchid, together with opulent dark florals. Exquisitely crafted with fragrance pearls, LUX Magical Spell infuses skin with up to 8 hours of lasting perfume. 

      Masterfully designed and crafted by perfume experts from New York, Paris, and London, the new LUX Perfumed Bath Collection is now in the Philippines to enable Filipinas to feel fabulously feminine, as they leave a lasting and unforgettable impression wherever they go.

Product Review: LUX Magical Spell
LUX Fine Fragrance Magical Spell body wash and soap

   
     Master perfumer Nicole Mancini helped design this irresistible fragrance with the unabashedly feminine woman in mind. Featuring an intense and alluring blend of dark woods, golden amber and vanilla bean that come to life in every bath, Magical Spell unlocks a woman’s bold side, leaving her feeling more beautiful and confident than ever. 

     By the way, I'm sure that you will have mixed reaction why I made the review this quick. Well, this soap is not a whitening nor an anti-aging soap so no need to see effects in two or three weeks time. This is a fine fragrance soap- a luxurious soap that's intended to leave skin smooth and fragrant. After using it for two days, I can say that the soap's scent is so nice that I don't want to wash the lather on my skin.

Product Review: LUX Magical Spell
LUX Fine Fragance Magical Spell soap 

size: soap- 110 g / body wash- 100 ml

body wash is also available in 250 ml

Product Review: LUX Magical Spell
LUX Fine Fragance Magical Spell body wash

price: soap- 39 php (Around $0.80+)

body wash- 55 php (Around $1.18+)

 250 ml 120-125 php (Around $2.69+)

place bought: Free

LUX is available in leading supermarkets, drugstores and department stores nationwide.

instructions for use: body wash- pour a drop of this fragranced body wash on a bath puff. Massage all over your body and indulge in the luxurious lather
soap- use all over the body like regular soaps do.

ingredients: body wash- Water, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Palmitic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Perfume, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Metylcellulose, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Cl 17200, Cl 42090

soap- Sodium Palmitate, Water, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Talc, Perfume, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-45M, Silica, Tetra Sodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sericin, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil, Menta Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Cl 12490, Cl 74160

Product Review: LUX Magical Spell
LUX Fine Fragrance Magical Spell soap- look at the embossed floral touch :)

What I like:

• The soap and body wash comes in a luxurious packaging.
• There's an embossed floral design on the sides of the bar soap making the soap feel and look feminine and luxurious.
• The price- very affordable.
• It's a 2-in-1 product, you get a bar of soap and perfume in one bar or body wash.
• The scent- it's divine!
• Both produce a good lather.
• My skin felt soft and smooth to touch after using the product.
• The scent lingers on my skin for more than 6 hours.
• No allergic reaction, irritation, or whatsoever.
• It's easy to rinse.
• The NEW LUX Perfumed Bath Collection is available in four captivating scents. Choose your favorite from Magical Spell, White Impress, Soft Touch and Love Forever.
• There's a manufacturing and expiry date printed on the packaging.
• Easily accessible.
• No need to travel abroad just to get a hold of this fine fragrance bars and body washes.

What I don't like:

• None so far!

Will I repurchase? Yes! I'm itching to try the remaining 3 variants :)

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5. If you want a soap that smells like you're wearing perfume, then you should try this. It's affordable and gives a luxurious bath. What made me highly recommend this is the scent as it lingers more than 6 hours on my skin even if I sweat. No need to spray your perfume, you'll be addicted sniffing your skin! 

     When I was in the dialysis center a while ago, my father asked me why I'm sniffing my arms over and over again. I said that I used LUX Magical Spell and it's a skin perfume. He got curious and will let him try just to make him believe that it's the LUX Fine Fragrance soap that gave my skin a luscious smell. 

To know more about the LUX's entire collection, visit their website:

www.HouseofLux.com.ph/BatheWithPerfume

Like them on Facebook: LUXPhilippines

Follow them on Instagram: @LuxPH

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Promil Pre-School and ABS-CBN Launch I-Shine Online Talent Camp

     Hi moms and dad! Have you heard the latest news from Promil Pre-School? Raise your hands if you do coz they're back and ready to search for lil kids who will shine brightly showcasing their talents and skills online. Promil Pre-School I-Shine Kapamilya host Dimples Romana is back together with the mentor for Visual Arts Xian Lim and new mentor for Performing Arts Karylle to search for kids who have the potential to shine with their talents through Promil Pre-School I-Shine’s latest online talent camp beginning October 5.

     For its fourth season, Promil Pre-School and ABS-CBN are bringing the talent search closer to more parents and their children by launching the first online talent camp (www.ishine.abs-cbn.com) to encourage and help mothers to nurture and develop their children’s gifts through comprehensive workshops.

Promil Pre-School and ABS-CBN Launched I-Shine Online Talent Camp

   
     This year, the talent camp expands as workshops will now include lessons in both Performing Arts (singing, dancing, acting, music), and Visual Arts (painting, drawing, crafting). 

     “A mom’s role is always important. My mom is my shining light and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her, that’s why launching Promil Pre-School I-Shine as an online talent camp is a great idea because this will be more accessible to more moms and they can be more involved in nurturing the talents of their kids,” Visual Arts mentor Xian Lim shared.

     To join the online talent camp, moms need to register and choose where to enroll their kids, whether performing arts or visual arts in the website (www.ishine.abs-cbn.com).

     Once enrolled in the online course, moms and kids will have the chance to watch and learn from video lessons each week taught by celebrity mentors Karylle, John Prats, and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo for Performing Arts and Xian Lim, Agot Isidro, and Christina Dy for Visual Arts.

     Promil Pre-School I-Shine talent camp will have weekly video challenges for students in line with the workshop, which will serve as their audition videos. 

     Students who will emerge as the Promil Pre-School I-Shine online talent camp champions (one winner per category) will be chosen by the mentors and will win a cash prize, a roster of TV guest appearances, and a contract with ABS-CBN’s Chicken Pork Adobo, among others.

     The Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp aims to help exceptionally talented preschoolers develop their full potential. It is the product of Promil Pre-School’s advocacy in developing Filipino children’s talents with the help of their parents, proper care, and proper nutrition.

     This online talent camp is on-going already and I'm sure that everyone is excited to enroll their children. I'm encouraging parents to try this new kind of online contest because there will be task every week and this will help your child hone their talents and skills plus there will lots of fun and learning waiting. Good luck to all joining!

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Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     Hello dearies! I’m sure you’ve seen my review post on Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi. It’s an amazing product that has short and long-term use benefits. I’ve summed up my experience on my first post, now I want to give you more details about this baby.

     If you’re a busy individual, you should have this product handy. Don’t worry about time and hassles of going to nail salons because if you have this, enjoy the great results at the comfort of your own home. Beautiful feet made easy because you’ll have a beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use. The specially-designed Micralumina roller head is effective yet gentle on removal of hard skin. To know more about the product just scroll down dearies!

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Product Benefits:

• Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use
• Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
• Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle
• Advantages of using Scholl Velvet Smooth vs. going to the spa and using a manual foot file:
• Monetary savings (at least 80% from foot spa sessions)
• Convenience (removes hard skin in minutes and ready to use on dry (not wet) skin 
• Hygiene (washable and replaceable roller head)
• Accessible (readily available at selected Watsons Store)

How to use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device

Step 2: Switch and roll on

Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth

Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Here are the things that I love about the product:

• Easy to grip and soft- touch. 
• Replaceable head that can be washed/rinsed.
• The curved roller head is specially designed to roll alone as it uses batteries.
• Say goodbye to cuts since it has no blade and sharp objects.
• It’s easy and ready to use. More convenient than manual filing.
• The result is instant! See it after 1 use.
• Makes feet feel softand smooth after use.
• Makes feet feel smoother (than before use).
• Buffs away hard skin in minutes.
• Long lasting micro-abrasive particles for continuous filing results
• Removes hard skin easily without the effort of scrubbing.

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

How to Clean:

     The Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Foot File is not waterproof. Detach and wash the roller head to clean the surface.

Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

1. Turn the unit off.

2. Remove the roller from the unit by pressing the eject button on the side of the unit and gently pulling the roller away from the unit.

3. Rinse the roller head under the tap.

4. Clean the body of the unit with a clean damp cloth.

5. Dry both the roller head and main unit with a clean dry cloth.

6. Replace the roller and the protective cover.

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Like them on Facebook: Scholl Philippines

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Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon

     When it comes to salon hair care and services, I only trust a few stylists to touch my crowning glory. Since I have a colored-treated hair, it's given that my locks are prone to dryness and frizz. We're already in the last quarter of the year and this means that we will be entering the busy months of October, November, and December. This are the crazy months we're we are rushing things- buying gifts, planning reunions and parties, and going on a vacation.

     Having all these in our schedule, we must not forget ourselves and have a perfect 'me time' before holiday officially starts. I was invited to one of the newest beauty oasis in the metro three weeks ago where I had my most needed 'me time' with other beauty and fashion bloggers. Prior to this event, Martha of thebeautyjunkee blog gave a brief of CEDAR Salon and the pampering options that I can try on the day itself. I've chosen color, cut, and hair treatment that I really, really, really liked and enjoyed. Are you excited to know more about CEDAR Salon and see the new hair color that I'm sporting now? Scroll down please!

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon

     
     CEDAR Salon is the newest oasis in the city where one can reinvigorate and recharge the senses. Upon entering the salon, I felt relaxed because of the soothing spa ambiance. No funky-chemicalish salon scent, so those with sensitive nose can relax and breathe during your entire stay at the salon. But if you're having a hair color treatment, expect to smell a little bit of ammonia.

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
CEDAR Salon reception area

   
     The place is roomy and has perfect lighting with big mirrors. I can say there's a zen in the room where all the services are made. I like the minimal design and the furniture in this salon. Relaxing, indeed!

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
CEDAR Salon service area

   
     During the event, I was introduced to my stylist Jake. He is very kind and approachable. Yay to him because he did a great job in coloring my hair. I had a heart-to-heart talk with him in terms on cut, color, and style. He discussed with me the trends in hair cut that suits my hair type. I have long, thin and limp hair that I've kept uncut for almost 2 years. He said that I needed to cut the ends of my hair and give it a u-shaped look. I'll summarize below the important things he said to me and why I've achieved the hair color that I wanted :)

Hair color details:

Brand used: Schwarzkopf 

Shade: Combination of  8.11 and 7.56

Treatment: Bonacure Hair Therapy

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
Clockwise L-R: My old hair color and long limpy hair, after shampooing, Jake is checking my hair (status, condition, and if the color will look even, and prepping for haircut.

• Before going to the salon, decide what hair color you like and let the stylist study it first.
• Rule of the thumb- if you have bleached hair or you have light hair color from the very start, expect that you will achieve the true color that you want or almost the same and close shade.
• If  you're really dying to have that hair color you have to undergo hair bleaching BUT always consider the condition of your hair.
• The quality of hair dye that will be used in coloring your hair depends on the brand. It's not a must but as much as possible, stick to only one brand of hair color so that next time that you're going to have another coloring sesh, you will achieve the hair color you want without the fuss.
• If you will not undergo hair bleaching, the only thing that will work in achieving the closest shade of your dream hair color is by mixing dyes. Ask  you stylist to give you a copy of the color chart. From the chart, let him explain which is which. What colors he/she is going to mix so that you will have an idea what the color will look like after application and waiting time.
• Always choose color + treatment service on the day of your visit to the salon. Remember that after the coloring process, hair is in the delicate state where all the nutrients have been stripped of because of the hair dye BUT fret NOT- hair treatment is here to rescue!
• Relax and enjoy while waiting for your new hair color. You can ask the stylist anything you want about the process and the after care treatment.
• Use hair care products- shampoo, conditioner, serum for colored-treated hair. Since the hair color will eventually fade, make sure to use products that will make the fading beautiful.

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
Counter clockwise L-R: Haircut,  checking the hair color chart, and after applying the dye

   
     So here's the color of my hair after the event. Take note that this color will fade on the 4th or 5th day to the hair color that I really want- close ash brown hair color without bleaching. After the event, I can see that it's really the ash brown that I've dreamed of before. Jake also explained to me that the color of my hair will fade in either of the two shades in the chart because fading also depends on the hair care products I'm using.

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
Look ma, the hair color that Jake recommended in the chart looks like this. This is the 8.11 shade

     

     After almost a week, I took another photo to see how beautiful my hair color faded. I run out of shampoo for color-treated hair that's why I'm using organic one right now. I also use a conditioner for color-treated hair. The photo was taken around 5 p.m. in natural lighting. No filter or other effects used. I also love the hair treatment  used in my hair after the color sesh. It made my hair soft, smooth, and shiny!

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
After a week, this is my hair color in natural lighting around 5 p.m. The shade looks like the one that I've encircled on the left photo above.

   
     Thank you so much CEDAR Salon in an afternoon of divine pampering. I always get compliments from my relatives and friends because of my hair color. To all my readers, I highly recommend CEDAR Salon. Since the holiday rush is coming, visit them today and book an appointment. Posting here the menu services for your reference.

Feature: Divine pampering and ME TIME at CEDAR Salon
CEDAR Salon menu of services

For more information about CEDAR Salon:

Like them on Facebook: Cedar Salon

Follow them on Instagram: @cedarsalon

To book an appointment pls. call CEDAR Salon at (02) 726-7960

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