Baby on the Way? 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the New Arrival

     As a new parent, your life revolves around your tiny and totally adorable baby. But before you bring your little one home, you need to make sure the area is safe and ready for the new arrival. In addition to shopping for baby-safe toys, diapers and cute onesies, you can take the following steps to maximize your baby’s safety and comfort:

 Baby on the Way? 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the New Arrival
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1. Control the Climate

Babies are less able to regulate their body temperatures compared to adults. Overheating can be particularly dangerous. 

You should keep your house between 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius) and 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 Celsius) during the day, and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 Celsius) and 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 Celsius) at night. You can save time, improve your baby’s comfort and reduce your energy bills by using automated climate control. For extra savings, you can compare electricity companies to find the perfect plan for your needs and budget. Follow this link to learn more. 

2. Choose the Perfect Room

Your first big decision is to choose a room for your baby. Although you may want him or her as close to you as possible, having a separate room with a baby monitor can help either you or your partner sleep – whoever’s not on duty – when your baby wakes up at 3 a.m.

3. Find a Baby Monitor

Babies are so small that they appear frighteningly fragile. Although they are actually more resilient than they appear, new parents constantly worry about their young ones. 

Modern baby monitors come with Internet capabilities so you can access them on a smartphone or mobile device. You can keep tabs on your infant anywhere with a Web connection, or just show him or her off to friends and family.

4. Baby-Proof the Home

Make sure you baby-proof your home before the baby arrives. Don't wait until you are exhausted and frantically busy caring for a newborn to get your home ready. The six or seven months between the baby's birth and the crawling stage will pass very quickly. 

Start by securing any heavy objects, such as televisions, sound systems and computer equipment. Remove breakable objects, such as table lamps and vases, from surfaces that the baby can reach. Place furniture strategically in front of electrical outlets, and use cord covers or shorteners for electrical cords, and covers for outlets. 

5. Clean with Natural Products

Don't go overboard with industrial-strength chemicals to create a perfectly sterile environment. Harsh chemicals can be irritating for a newborn. Also, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, some studies show that a baby who is exposed to pet dander and a certain amount of ordinary household dirt is less likely to develop allergies or asthma. 

Don't use strong antimicrobial cleaning agents; instead, use non-toxic cleaning products to prepare your home without making it entirely sterile. Also, be sure to take off your shoes before you enter the house. 

Having a baby is a wonderful experience – no matter how exhausting the first few months can be. These five tips will help ensure that your newborn is safe and comfortable. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     FUN FACT: Before I became a beauty blogger, I'm a lurker on online forums. I burn the midnight oil not to study but to read all the exchange of comments on topics like skin care, makeup, health, fitness, diet, and exercise. I guess, this daily habit of mine some five years ago was one of the factors why I became a beauty blogger.

    I'm proud to say that I'm a girltaker! Who here loves visiting online forums and joining the discussion? I presume that if you're like me who likes researching first before buying beauty products, you've gone to one of the famous online forum sites that had helped and inspired hundreds of women online- Female Network! I was very privilege to be invited by Summit Media to Female Network Beauty Con last November 15 at Robinsons Magnolia. Highlights of the event below :)

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Female Network, the pioneer women’s website in the Philippines, recently held its first-ever Female Network Beauty Con, a full-day beauty conference at Robinsons Magnolia Atrium. FEMALE NETWORK is the real woman’s guide to upgrading her everyday life. We are the largest community of women pursuing their passions and living their best lives. Female Network empowers every Filipina by showing her that living a happy, beautiful life is achievable. We do this by giving her wise advice, easy-to-follow tips, and no-nonsense strategies to keep her busy, hectic life on-track.

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Since the event was all about empowering every Filipina, the organizers invited seasoned speakers to share their expert advice on beauty topic. Sharing with you the topics and the speakers below:

• Skin Care- Dr. Karen Gavino Dionisio of Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines
• Hair Care- Christian Toledo and Jayfren Gallego of Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon
• Beauty Blogging- Shari of themistymom.com
• How to Present your Best Self - Karen Agustin- Ostrea of Global Image Management
• Stand-out Eyes & Beautiful Brows- Celebrity Make-up Artists Geraldine Carlos of Revlon
• Contouring/Strobing/Baking and Achieving 5 minute face- Celebrity Make-up Artists Al De Leon
•  Looking Fresh All-day Long- Nikki Tiu of askmewhats.com
• Career Makeup- Bing Castro of theprojectawesome.blogspot.com
• Evening Makeup-  Say Tioco Artillero of saytiocoartillero.blogspot.com

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     For the talk, I attended talks two and three respectively. Even though I already know how to take good care of my hair, I'm still surprised when I discovered that conditioners should not be left for too long in our hair. I'm guilty of doing this especially when I feel that my hair needs conditioning after using a lot of styling products. 

Female Network Beauty Con HighlightsChristian Toledo and Jayfren Gallego- Hairstylists at Creations by Lourd Ramos

     After the hair care talk, I enjoyed listening to my co-beauty blogger Shari Macainag of themistymom.com :) I'm a follower of Shari and I'm happy that she was one of the speakers during the event. She shared her early years in beauty blogging and what are the basics if you wanna start your own beauty blog. If you think beauty blogging is easy, well it's not. I'm not discouraging you to start your own blog but you have to have that burning passion in order to maintain a beauty blog. From writing, to taking photos, to sharing your posts in social media networks, to interaction with your blog readers, answering emails and so on and so forth. It takes time, commitment, and yes heaps of patience and the magic word passion to enjoy beauty blogging and other niche of blogging as well.

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Beauty blogger Shari Macai

     In addition to the beauty talks and demos, another exciting part of the event was the freebies and free services that participants were able to avail from the event partners such as:

mini-makeovers from Maquillage Professionel: School of Make-Up Artistry

mani and pedi: Beauty and Butter: Nails, Face and Art 

temporary gold tattoos:  Lulu DK Tattoos

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

hair styling: Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

hair extensions: Tokyo Posh: Hair Extensions

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

lash extensions: Oh My Lash: The Eyelash Extensions Expert and Lash Wishes: Designer Lash Extensions

brow shaping: Browlab: Brows, Lashes, Waxing

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

half leg and upper lip waxing: Flirt Waxing Lounge

hand massages: Nail Files: The Hand and Foot Spa

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights

     Female Network Beauty Con was made possible by gold sponsor Revlon, they also have a booth where I got to try their Ultra HD Lip Lacquers and Lipsticks and made kiss cards spreading the Revlon Love that day. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Revlon Love is on

     Congratulations Female Network for a very successful event. Thank you so much for having me and I'm looking forward to another year of Female Network Beauty Con. I would like to thank Lash Wishes and Browlab for my lash extensions and for keeping my brows on fleek. 

Female Network Beauty Con Highlights
Lash extension by Lash Wishes, photo taken with Asus ZenFone 2 Laser Beautification Mode

For your daily dose of beauty, fashion, relationships, travel and leisure, health and wellness, work and money, and more visit FemaleNetwork.com

Join the largest online community of Filipinas at femalenetwork.com/girltalk 

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Good Times!~

     Summit Media is the largest magazine publishing company in the Philippines, with various titles under its belt to cater to individuals with different lifestyles, attitudes, and passions: Candy, Cosmopolitan, Disney Junior, Disney Princess, Entrepreneur, Esquire, FHM, Forbes Philippines, Good Housekeeping, K-Zone, Men’s Health, Preview, Real Living, Sparkling, Top Gear, Total Girl, Town & Country, YES!, and YUMMY. For 9 consecutive years, Summit Media has topped the nationwide TNS-Trends Newsstand Survey. In the last survey conducted in 2014, Summit Media titles led in all their respective categories, making Summit Media the leading consumer magazine publisher in the Philippines not just in terms of number of titles and advertising sales, but in circulation per category as well. By creating magazines and platforms that are relevant, affordable, and of world-class standards, Summit Media has changed the way Filipinos read.

Red Ribbon launches limited edition Rocky Road Cake

     Hello dearies! What if the classic and all-time favorite flavor of ice cream is now in a delicious treat that will surely tickle your taste buds. Are you ready to have a slice of rocky road cake? Yes, this all-time favorite flavor is now available in Red Ribbon. It's making a comeback but for a limited time only.

     When guests are expected at home, serving a heavenly chocolate cake appears to be a sure crowd pleaser. Red Ribbon—one of the country’s biggest bakeshops—is bringing back one of its best-selling round chocolate cake that’s sure to delight your family and friends. Red Ribbon’s Rocky Road Cake is now making a grand comeback, carrying with it more delicious toppings that will definitely add more texture and flavor to the family’s time.

Red Ribbon launches limited edition Rocky Road Cake

     The Rocky Road Cake is made of three layers of rich chocolate cake with choco-cream filling, topped with fluffy white cream rosettes, chocolate kisses, soft, white marshmallows and chocolate drizzles. 

     What makes the Rocky Road Cake even more special this year compared last year is the addition of Red Ribbon’s signature brownies. These chewy brownie bits are topped along with the cake’s other toppings, giving the cake a more moist and chewy texture. Additional sprinkles of cashews and marshmallows are sandwiched in between the cake’s layers, creating a perfect combination of sweetness, softness and crunchiness from the inside and out.

     “Social media has made catching up with friends and families very different from before,” said Zinnia Rivera, general manager of Red Ribbon. “But we, at Red Ribbon, believe that nothing can replace person-to-person interaction between families and friends. We want them to share sweet moments like they never did before.”

     The Rocky Road Cake is available in all its stores from October 1 to January 31, 2016 for only P585 for regular-sized round cake and P375 for junior-sized cakes. According to Rivera, the limited edition cake is a perfect sweet course for families who want to serve a delightful and hearty dessert.

   

     Rivera said, “Nothing can be better than good company and good food. With the Rocky Road Cake served on the table, there’s no better way to share special moments than a delightful treat that bursts with chocolatey goodness.”

     Red Ribbon is one of the fastest growing bakeshop chains in the country that serves great-tasting cakes, breads and pastries, bringing back memories of joy and togetherness, family and home. In every Filipino celebration, whether it’s an every day family gathering or a grand feast, Red Ribbon will continue to make each moment sweeter to people of all ages.

     She concluded, “Every moment spent with your loved ones is a moment worth celebrating. At Red Ribbon, we can give you, your family and your friends more reasons to celebrate everyday through sweet and delightful confections—and our Rocky Road Cake is the perfect decadent dessert that will make each moment even sweeter.”

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage

     If you're getting tired and frustrated with losing weight, don't give up. With the advancement of science and technology to aid us in achieving a healthy lifestyle, there are other options in the so-called journey of losing weight. I have good news for you from Blue Water Day Spa :) As we become more and more exposed to toxins – from the unhealthy food that we eat to the pollution we encounter on our daily commute across the metro, our body becomes heavy because of the buildup of waste, leading to a loss of energy and an uncomfortable disposition. 

     Detox and regain your energy through BlueWater Day Spa’s Therapeutic Colonic Massage, the newest and most effective detox management treatment used by celebrities like Christian Bautista, Miss Universe 2013 Third Runner-Up Ariella Arida, Ken Alfonso and Wynwyn Marquez.

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage

BlueWater Day Spa’s Therapeutic Colonic Massage

• Combining medical science with BlueWater Day Spa hospitality and relaxation, the Therapeutic Colonic Massage helps gently remove excess toxins from your body, starting with those that have accumulated in your digestive system. 
• The treatment concentrates on the core (abdominal area), loosening the hardened blockages in your system through massage. The body then naturally expels these wastes through normal body function. 
• Enjoy the full-hour treatment, made more relaxing with the use of chamomile oil, in the calming ambience of the BlueWater Day Spa suites. Though the massage on the abdomen itself takes approximately 20 mins, you will enjoy lasting results. 
• In as little as one session, find relief from common digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal pains and cramps. The gentle boost on your digestive tract realigns organs and also helps your body cope better with hard-to-digest food. Regular, weekly treatments offer long-term benefits that include improved sleep, more defined abdominal muscle tone, and restored energy. 
• As you detox, the treatment also primes the body to respond better to diet and exercise, helping you lose weight faster and safely. Say goodbye to stubborn love handles, as you welcome a shapelier and more defined figure. 

     Christian Bautista, popular singer/actor, an avid fan of the Therapeutic Colonic treatment, shares, “As a performer, my schedules are hectic and always changing, so I have to be in the best shape possible to meet all the demands of my work. The long nights and late meals do take a toll on my body. With the BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage, I feel better and have more energy. It’s a gentle detox that serves a dual purpose because it helps you lose weight, too!

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage
Christian Bautista

     

     Ariela Arida, Miss Universe Third Runner Up 2013, visits Bluewater Day Spa whenever she has the time. She pampers herself with a relaxing and beautifying Collagen Facial Treatment from Bluewater Day Spa to keep her skin looking youthful with that special glow. 

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage
Ariela Arida

     

     Actress Winwyn Marquez keeps herself physically fit with various exercise regimens. But when it comes to looking her best, she visits Bluewater Day Spa for her Photo Therapy Flash (IPL) Treatment. Using a highly advanced yet safe laser technology, this removes unwanted hair permanently.

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage
Winwyn Marquez

     

     Actor/Singer/Host Ken Alfonso indulges in Bluewater Day Spa's Revitafirm and Revitashape Treatments. Using the technology of heat through the RF machine, this treatment tones your face and body and melts away excess cellulites. It helps Ken achieve those perfect abs.

Detox for Faster Weight Loss with BlueWater Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage
Ken Alfonso

     

     Jumpstart your journey to a healthier, sexier, and more energetic you with Blue Water Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage. 

BlueWater Day Spa has branches in Ortigas-Greenhills (Tel No 7278420), Makati (Tel No 8173126), Capitol Hills (Tel No 4730455), Eastwood City (Tel No 9151247), Tomas Morato (Tel No 4865455) , Cotabato City (Tel No 09228399751) and Naga City (09177391822). For franchising information please call 6951820 or 6691634. www.bluewaterdayspa.ph

Get Glowing and Gorgeous this Holiday Season

     ‘Tis the season to be merry and healthy! From Christmas parties, family reunions, and series of night outs, there’s simply no room for stress, break outs, and bloating. 

     However, the dog days of El Niño plus your monthly visit can only heighten the symptoms of PMS, which certainly doesn’t spell like fun to us. So learn a trick or two from Philippine-US registered dietitian nutritionist Cheshire Que, RND, RN, RDN and with Fellow the of Philippine Dermatological Society and Medical Director of The Skin Specialist’s Dr. Jean Marquez to make sure you’re glowing and gorgeous this holiday season. 

Get Glowing and Gorgeous this Holiday Season 

     Fried, sweets, and rich foods, who can resist? While it’s no sin to indulge for the merry season of Christmas, the key is to eat mindfully and moderately. “Fuel up before you go to a party. Have cereal or oatmeal with fruits, which are loaded with fiber and antioxidants--it’s a simple way of keeping yourself from noshing too much carbs and fats. Take time to scan the spread and carefully choose what you’d like to have before piling them up on your plate, which should include veggies, protein, and healthy amount of fats such as salmon. Don’t miss a bowl of clear soup or glass of water before the meal begins, hydration is crucial for efficient metabolism and beating the bloat”, says dietitian-nutritionist Cheshire.

     While it’s a temptation to delay and neglect sleep during the holidays, know that it’s bad for your hormones, which affects the appetite and cravings by making the body want to eat more. And here’s a motivation to seriously aim for the 7-8 fully restorative hours of shut-eye according to Dr. Jean: toning, lightening of dark circles around the eye, and preventing breakouts. “It’s also the ultimate in skin anti-aging that costs zero”, adds Dr. Jean. 

Get Glowing and Gorgeous this Holiday Season 

     The worse part of having an all jacked up hormones during PMS (namely estrogen and progesterone) are a bad case of mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. That’s why Jeunesse Anion Sanitary napkin and liners are not only equipped with a special soft top sheet material with quick absorbing properties, superior liquid-retention made of dirt-free and sterilized virgin pulp, breathable bottom layer, non-toxic adhesive to keep material in tact, it’s special anion chip defines the difference which helps to prevent bacteria, reduce feminine discomfort, and helps eliminate unwanted odors. In addition, recent research at the University of California proves that negative ions stabilize serotonin levels of the brain heightening a person’s positive outlook and mood. Need we say more?

     As a conclusion, we can’t help but say it again: exercise and get moving! In fact, nutritionist-dietitian Cheshire only requires total of 1-½ hours of moderate intensity exercise weekly to increase the system’s capacity to burn calories and to prevent those unsightly Santa belly. And aside from Dr. Jean who swear by its glowing effect for the skin, exercise releases endorphins which produces feelings of euphoria, so you’re always on the go and ready to party for the entire holiday season!

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