Valentine’s Day and the Long-Distance Relationship

     There’s no beating around the bush—long-distance relationships can be very tough. One of the hardest parts of loving someone from afar is not being able to spend the holidays together, and this is most obvious on the holiday dedicated to love—Valentine’s Day. No matter if you began dating a few months ago or if you’ve been in this relationship for the long haul, there’s no reason you can’t give this holiday (and your sweetheart) the attention they deserve. Whether you’re 200 miles apart or 2,000, these ideas will ensure that you and your Valentine still enjoy this occasion to the fullest.

Valentine’s Day and the Long-Distance Relationship

Dinner over Facetime

     To put it simply, technology is amazing. While you might not be able to head to restaurant hand in hand, you can still enjoy a great meal together. Order out (and make sure you get the same types of food to make this date feel as authentic as possible), buy some sweet treats, then set up your computer at the table. Once you’re ready to eat, Facetime each other and devour your meals while enjoying each other’s company. It’s the next best thing to actually being there, and you can even make it more romantic by lighting a few candles and re-plating on—gasp—real plates, instead of just eating from the takeout container.

Surprise Gifts

     Thanks to the influx of online ordering systems that now saturate our lives, getting a gift to your honey is easier than ever before, and you can pretty much find anything you need. If your sweetheart is addicted to video games, you can send an awesome subscription box from Arcade Block. This gamer-approved box comes with collectible items, t-shirts, and specialty surprises that you won’t find anywhere else. Maybe you want to go more old school with your gift. Sending a bouquet is sure to bring a smile to their face, and the vibrant petals will brighten up their entire week. You can easily order online for Valentine’s Day delivery and select whether you want to surprise them at home or at the office for a more public display that will have them happily blushing. Is your sweetheart a sucker for chocolate? Get them an order of fresh out of the oven cookies from The Cravory and have it dropped at their desk for a midday snack that will have all of their office mates salivating in their chairs. 

Take it Old School

     You can really tug at their heartstrings this Valentine’s Day by going old-fashioned and penning a beautiful love letter that they will read over and over again. Pull out that thesaurus, and write out your most sincere of sentiments. It’s not really the words that count, but the feelings behind them. You’ll be amazed at how easily the words flow once you get started, and your honey is sure to be blown away by your efforts to express how much they mean to you. Avoid sending your letter electronically; there’s nothing like the excitement of receiving an honest to goodness envelope in the mailbox and reading the handwriting of your favorite person in the whole world.

Make Some Plans

     So you can’t spend this holiday together, but you can get excited about plans for the future. Maybe spend an evening on the phone or over Skype planning a trip for later in the year. You can scour Skyscanner.net for the best deals out of your cities, buy some plane tickets, and feel the bubbling excitement of when you next get to see them. Anticipation is half the fun, after all! 

Watch a Movie Together

     If the two of you are film buffs, you’ve no doubt tried to watch movies together before. It can be a tough task to sync up your start and stop times, and if you’ve ever felt the frustration of being just a few seconds off of each other’s progress in the film, you’re not alone. Instead of relying on the “Okay, press play now!” you can use Gaze. This awesome website will automatically sync your screen with your partner’s, and one control will help you stop and start the film on both of your computers. Never again will you laugh at a joke that hasn’t happened on their end yet—that’s a Valentine’s Day gift any long-distance couple can get behind. 

     It’s definitely tough to be away from the person you love most on Valentine’s Day, but you two can make the best of your situation by incorporating these fun and loving tips to make sure the holiday is as enjoyable as possible.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     Hi dearies! It's time to reach those fitness goals and 'balik alindog' program this 2016 the safe and healthy way with Kilo Off! This weight loss brand from France will get your slimming plans back on track. I know some of you are having a hard time losing those extra pounds you've gained last holiday season and prolly you are tired of doing the old formula or routine that you've done in the past to lose weight.

     Well, here's a new product that will help you lose weight- Kilo Off. I presume you are already intrigued what this product do to your body aside from shedding those extra pounds. But before I proceed, I want to encourage all of you to try this product in conjunction with healthy diet and exercise because losing weight and maintaining it is a lifestyle that you have to do for the rest of your life. More about Kilo Off products and highlights of the grand launch below :)

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     I was invited to the grand launch of Kilo Off last January 21 at Earth Kitchen in BGC. It's an inspiring event because we were taught on how to achieve The "New Year, New You" mantra that 's been a struggle for some especially if weight loss is the number one priority to the 'achievement unlock' list every year.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

     If you always struggle or fail in your fitness goals, why don't you reformulate the plan? There are so many ways to lose weight and all we have to do is to make it fun and easy so that we don't get boring with the routine that we do everyday. During the event, Kilo Off team also invited individuals to share with us the basics of weight loss. Here are their recommendations:

• Perform high-intensity interval workouts that require less time instead of staying long hours in the gym dong repetitive workouts that tends to get boring and straining to your muscles.
• You can also detour from rote gym routines by taking fun fitness classes you'll have a blast doing, such as indoor cycling to music, or hip hop boxing. 
• Your diet doesn't have to be tasteless, too as you can opt for a diet service that provides calorie-counted, yet tasty meals.
• And lastly, regular exercise and a healthier diet also needs some help from other factors like taking dietary supplements that will boosts your way in reaching your fitness journey. Kilo Off is a line of all- natural weight loss drinks made in France that aids weight watchers to achieving their goal weight and staying trim the natural, fast, effective, and safe way. 

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!

Kilo Off promises the following:

• Safe weight loss
• Burning of fats
• Loss of excess water and toxins
• A flatter stomach
• Curbed food cravings
• Support in healthy weight maintenance
• This tasty option to slimming comes in three forms you can choose from:

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
L-R: Kilo Off Liquid Drinks (SRP 895/bottle), Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box), Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10)

1. Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10) provides a global action as it helps burn fat, reduce cravings, increase metabolism, and gives you a flat stomach. 

• Best taken as a treat before breakfast or exercise, the Kilo Off powder drink is a flavored powder juice meant to supplement your diet and workout, and provide a 4-in-1 action (Burn fat, curb cravings, increase metabolism, keep a flat stomach). 
• Dissolve one pack in a glass of water, and drink after 10 seconds. 
• This is perfect for mobile individuals with a bottle of water ready at all times—make sure you have enough to fit one glass, dissolve Kilo Off into your bottle, and drink away! 
• What’s more is it comes with a booklet with expert information about nutrition and weight loss, the recommended schedules and amounts of dosages, and even a healthy meal plan and a quiz that will help you find out what kind of eater you are so you can adjust your habits and plan your daily grub ahead.
• Powder Drink Active Ingredients: 12 Active Ingredients (Green Tea and Coffee extracts to burn fat; Cherry Stalk and Orange Peel extracts to drain excess water and toxins; Pineapple and Papaya extracts to keep a flat stomach; Citrus and Apple Pectins to reduce cravings).

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!Kilo Off Powder Drink (SRP 995/Box of 10)
provides a global action as it helps burn fat, reduce cravings, increase metabolism, and gives you a flat stomach.

2. Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box) - for fat burning

• Meant to slim you down and provide a 24- hour fat- burning effect. 
• Down 1-2 capsules before meals, and take four capsules maximum for a day when weight loss is an urgent need. 
• Compared to the powder drink, this capsule is more focused on burning fat. 
• Opt for this capsule form if you need to lose weight quicker.
• Capsule active Ingredients: Pepper, Fennel, and Green Tea extracts to burn fat; Coriander to improve digestion.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!Kilo Off 24 Capsule (SRP 850/box)
for fat burning

3. Kilo Off Liquid Drink (SRP 895/bottle) ORANGE BOTTLE- aids in digestion and give you a flat while the PURPLE BOTTLE helps drain burn fat

• A bottle cap-full is perfect to drink as is or mixed with water. 
• A set of two drinks, one of each is to be taken before breakfast and either lunch of dinner. 
• Each drink performs a specific set of tasks: the purple liquid, to burn fat and drain water, while the orange liquid contains fiber that aids in digestion. 
• Drink this for a more concentrated amount of active ingredients.
• Liquid Drink Active Ingredients: Orange Bottle- Rhubarb, Acacia, and Tamarind facilitate digestion and help relieve a swollen stomach; Purple Bottle- Gurana, Green Coffee, and Grape Marc help burn fat.

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
 Kilo Off Liquid Drink (SRP 895/bottle)
ORANGE BOTTLE- aids in digestion and give you a flat while the PURPLE BOTTLE helps drain burn fat

     As what I have said in my intro above, it is still advisable to use Kilo Off together with healthy diet so you're ensured to achieve your fitness goals and get that healthy body that you'd be proud to flaunt all year round! Thank you so much Kilo Off for having me. I learned a lot about fitness, nutrition and of course what can Kilo Off do to have a new body this new year :)

New Year, New You with Kilo Off!
Ms. Gizelle Sanchez with Kilo Off marketing team

    Kilo Off is manufactured by Laboratories Vitarmonyl in France, is BFAD- approved, and possesses natural ingredients unseen in similar weight loss supplements to ensure a healthier route to weight loss. Kilo Off is exclusively available in selected Watsons branches nationwide. 

For more information about Kilo OFF

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96% of women lost weight up to 15lbs. maximum loss over a 20 day period based on Efficacy Study no. 2204 conducted in France over 20 days of usage; Kilo Off is Watsons Hong Kong’s back to back slimming product of the year.

Coca-Cola "Taste the Feeling" Campaign Launch

     Last January 21, Coca-Cola unveiled a powerful, global communications campaign for their most iconic product – celebrating moments made more special with the simple pleasure of drinking Coca-Cola. It's an honor to be invited by a global leader in the beverage industry and gave me an opportunity to see the newest campaign together with their newest ambassadors.  

     The global campaign, which was rolled out first in Paris last January 19 featuring the newest tagline “Taste the Feeling™,” fully embodies the uplifting refreshment of drinking Coke – whether it be your Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, or Coke Light. More details about “Taste the Feeling™" campaign below and what's in store for all of us from Coca-Cola this 2016 :)

Coca-Cola "Taste the Feeling" Campaign Launch

      

     Aside from the unveiling of the newest ad campaign of Coca-Cola, they've also unveiled the newest ambassadors that night, headlined by the country’s hottest love teams such as Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, and Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. Completing the 10 ambassadors are Enchong Dee, Janella Salvador, Bailey May and Ylona Garcia.

Coca-Cola "Taste the Feeling" Campaign Launch
Coca-Cola brand ambassadors: Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, James Reid, Enchong Dee, Janella Salvador, Liza Soberano, and Enrique Gil

Coca-Cola's “Taste the Feeling™" campaign    

• Brings to life everyday moments through great universal storytelling and rich visual imagery – placing the product at the heart of its communications. 
• It is all about capturing both the functional and emotional traits of Coca-Cola – the uplifting refreshment of drinking our product and how having a Coke makes any moment more memorable and more special.
• Coca-Cola gathered global creative minds from different agencies, commissioned distinguished fashion and commercial photographers, partnered with three independent artists, and collaborated with a renowned songwriter and producer to illustrate both in visual and through music intimate glimpses into everyday stories, feelings and experiences that people share while enjoying an ice-cold Coca-Cola. 

Coca-Cola "Taste the Feeling" Campaign Launch

Coca-Cola's “Taste the Feeling™" campaign activities

• Coca-Cola will also go around some of the biggest colleges, universities, and tambayans in the country to turn more ordinary moments extra special. 
• Activation of Coca-Cola Emoticons – a cool and fun way of tasting and sharing the feeling of drinking Coca-Cola with buddies and friends. 
• Exciting activities are also lined-up for the rest of the year that will uplift ordinary days and bring refreshing moments throughout the country. 
• They will also be giving out millions of free Coca-Cola so we can make millions of moments special. 

Coca-Cola "Taste the Feeling" Campaign Launch

     

     Apologies for posting a lot of Coca-Cola bottle photos and the set-up during the event. I so love the simple and dainty set-up that is very welcoming to all the guest. The campaign also marks the consolidation of all Coca-Cola trademark products like Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Diet Coca-Cola, and Coca-Cola Zero under a ‘One Brand’ campaign approach. 

     “Taste the Feeling™” replaces “Open Happiness™” which has been used by Coca-Cola for the past seven years. Since 1886, there have been 45 taglines before “Taste the Feeling™”. If you haven't seen the campaign, watch it above :) I'll bet that the Coca-Cola anthem will swirl over and over your head as I already have a LSS for three days straight. 

For more information about the new campaign of Coca-Cola,

visit www.TastetheFeeling.Coca-Cola.com 

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Product Review: Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara

     Hello dearies! Sharing with you a quick and short review of my new favorite mascara from Majolica Majorca. This brand is close to my heart because it's under the Shiseido Company- one of my favorite cosmetic brands from Japan. Majolica Majorca is a cult fave because of its princessy packaging and cost-effective products. I've heard a lot of positive reviews on Majolica Majorca Lash King mascara years ago but I wasn't able to try it immediately because of the price tag.

     So when the opportunity came, I bought several products from Majolica Majorca last November to try. I also bought a refill of my all-time favorite face powder- Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover Powder Founder that I truly love to bits! Anyhoo, here's my review of Majolica Majorca Lash King mascara. Scroll down for more information about the product.

Product Review: Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara

Clever Fitness Tips from Dr. Ian Banzon and Jeunesse Anion

     When I was young, my parents have big dreams for me. They wanted me to become a doctor but there are a lot of things to consider that time. Even though I did not become what they've dreamed of, I'm proud to say that they did their best in making sure that I'll have a bright future. 

     Every year, I have this mantra of looking back at the past not to regret and blame the things that happened but to analyze what needs to be polished this new year. When it comes to our resolution to be better year after year, we know that the struggle is real from eating healthier, moving more, to excelling at work or school all at the same time.

Clever Fitness Tips from Dr. Ian Banzon and Jeunesse Anion

     At a very young age of 12, Dr. Ian has always been a passionate student athlete while keeping her academics above average. Apart from these, she’s also a full-fledged Master’s Degree holder of Business Administration while subsequently competing for the Philippine water polo team at the Southeast Asian games. And just recently, she has also completed her medical degree from Ateneo de Manila University at 27 years old.

Clever Fitness Tips from Dr. Ian Banzon and Jeunesse Anion
Doctor and Tri-athlete Ian Banzon

     A go-getter and constantly driven by her passion for sports and fitness, Dr. Ian proves that one doesn’t have to rest on her laurels which are road blocks to exploring and learning new things. A firm believer and doer of healthy habits, Dr. Ian also remains unstoppable even during her time of the month. 

     As a dedicated multi-sport, endurance and CrossFit athlete, Dr. Ian keeps it going no matter what, as long as she uses a reliable sanitary napkin like Jeunesse Anion. “With my active and busy lifestyle, I need a high-quality pad to keep me protected and comfortable. And with Jeunesse Anion, its five variants are well suited for different types of flow. For an athlete like me, I rely a lot on the ultra day pad which unbelievably stays in place despite the activities that I do. The anion strip is also a unique feature that keeps me fresh since it prevents bacteria build up,” says Dr. Ian.

Clever Fitness Tips from Dr. Ian Banzon and Jeunesse Anion
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     For those who are asking whether or not exercising is advisable while on a period, Dr. Ian in fact, emphasizes that it isn’t an excuse to slack. “Schedule some low-key yoga or a light- cardio work out, like walking or a breezy bike ride. Although you might feel particularly out of sorts, push yourself forward because exercise gives you a natural endorphin high that can elevate the mood and actually make you feel better in no time. Another bonus is getting relief from bloat since sweating can help you get rid of extra fluids”, adds Dr. Ian.

    In theory, we’d love to have a personal trainer. But in practice, Dr. Ian’s advice is: “You don’t need to have a specific background in sports or training to get started on your active lifestyle. You just need to show up, work out, and be consistent with it!” she concludes.

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