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Magnum Manila

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We were very excited when Magnum Manila opened earlier this year at SM Aura. Julia, Juan and Rafael waited for the time when they can get to make their own Magnum Ice Cream on stick.  We, especially Rafael, were excited to try the savory dishes of Chef Him Uy de Baron because Che Him is Rafael's favorite Chef.


We headed this Sunday and our excitement melted when long line welcomed us.  Magnum staff politely asked us if we're willing to wait but for a take out only. We were not able to dine in and enjoy our first ever visit to Magnum Manila.


We almost backed out, nevertheless we continued to wait for our turn at Make Your Own Magnum Dessert Bar.  P100 per order.


Steps of Make Your Own Magnum

Step two: Choose three from a delicious range of classic, special, and experimental toppings. 
Step two: Choose from Magnum Vanilla or Magnum Infinity Chocolate-Caramel
Step three: Pick your coating  (Magnum Classic (Yellow - Milk Chocolate), Magnum White (Brown Color - White Chocolate), or Magnum Infinity Dark (Dark Brown Color - Chocolate)

Step four: Drizzle it with milk or chocolate

Step five: Set and serve with the M Chocolate Coin.







In their wall, "A day without pleasure is a day lost". 
We say, a day of traffic on a Sunday, with just a stick of ice cream is not pleaurable at al!

If you want to enjoy Magnum Manila, visit on a weekday, between, 10am to 3pm.


First Day of September

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It's the first day of September.  It only means the start of Christmas season in the Philippines as Christmas songs are played on radios. September also means the start of many get together, reunion office celebration. With those events comes food! Lalaki naman ang mga tiyan. 

To all my friends out there, here's an ab exercise I have been doing for a long time. I've tried hundreds of ab exercise but this is the only one I stick to, though pinaka madali, It brings result if done properly and frequently.

All you need: Yoga mat, 1 lb dumb bell and a lot of determination.


Always start with a warm up:


If pressed with time, do the quick workout



The best ab workout is the full workout. 
Do this at leat 3 times a week and you'll be happy with the result



Marmalade Kitchen

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I'm a brunch person. In the morning I just take a cup of coffee and brunch followed at around 10:30 am.  Having said that, it's wonderful to be invited at Marmalade Kitchen where food is served beautifully and tastefully!   


Marmalade Kitchen made me feel at home.  I like the wide seats, the wide uncluttered floor and their big, clean and fresh smelling restroom!




It's always nice to arrive in the venue earlier.  I was able to chit chat with the owner-chef, Chef Aileen Anastacio. When asked why Marmalade? Chef Aileen said to represent the color marmalade. The restaurant has touches of orange color all around. I particularly like their lamp!


Nice color combination for Chef Aileen and I
She built  built Marmalade Kitchen because she loves cooking and teaching at the same time.  It offers the many things that she loves, largely inspired by her experiences working in a professional restaurant in the US, to her  many travels abroad.  Marmalade Kitchen is a home for delectable eats and treats and good learning. The dishes is a roundup of food that brings her utmost comfort and pleasure void of unnecessary garnishes and condiments, healthy food!

This book was published internationally, written by the triple A Chef - Chef Aileen A. Anastacio


Had mocha as I wait for the others to arrive. This mocha will surely be a hit to my husband.


Pumpkin is my least favorite vegetable and that means a pumpkin soup is not in my list, but Marmalade Kitchen's Pumpkin Soup changed my perception of having that heavy-full-kind-of-feeling. Ang sarap, naubos ko e!

Cauliflower Fritters in sweet, spicy, sticky sauce, P210.00, is great for kids who can't stand the sight of a vegetable. This one tastes like shrimp inside.

Chef Aileen - owner and Chef of Marmalade Kitchen as she showed as one of their best sellers, skinless longanisa served with egg, tomato and atchara, P295.00.  I brought home 3/4 of my leftover, and it was a hit to my children!

Mouth watering cream of mushroom egg benedict, P300.00 for single / P470.00 for sharing,
my ultimate favorite!
Pulled Pork Sandwich with onions string, cabbage slaw, bbq sauce, and mayo garlic on toasted bun
, P360.00



The black  pasta is intriguingly delicious.  Chef Aileen  made this one of a kind pasta from scratch, using the best flour, along with eggs, water and squid ink.  

No one can resist this Banana pancake. 
For finale, MK's brewed coffee

Marmalade Kitchen host lifestyle classes, with Chef Aileen demonstrating her culinary background within her kitchen studio, together with fellow chefs.  Every week, they will be sharing their knowledge and experience to friends and guests who would like to learn a thing or two about cooking and baking, as well as enjoy the food they'll be making and enjoy each other's company.  For September Schedule of classes, please call the number below.

Private room for cooking classes 
Clean and frsg smelling kitchen
They also sell other stuff  that makes the whole house clean and smells great

 


MK's Kitchen - Where everything delicious begins.  
2-5 Forum Bldg., 7th Ave. cor. Federacion Dr.,  Bonifacio Global City \
Contact nos: 622.9196  and  0917.837.0959
 

Colgate Optic White’s Dream Wedding Contest Launch

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Colgate launched Colgate Optic White’s Dream Wedding Contest, held at The Conservatory of Manila Peninsula, Makati City.



The launch was attended my select media, bloggers and well-known celebrities. The night wouldn't be complete without  Colgate Optic White’s endorser - Solenn Heussaff.


Solenn understands that memories are sustained through one’s photos and wedding video, some of the most precious reminders of a bride’s most thrilling day. “With Colgate Optic White, there is one wedding woe that you need not worry about: the perfect wedding smile,” says Solenn.

For wedding coverage, there are two names that stand out among the crowd – Jason Magbanua and Pat Dy. With more than 10 years in the wedding industry, Jason Magbanua has been called many things, including a genius and a magician. But as far as Jason is concerned, he’s simply a visual storyteller with an eye for capturing perfect wedding moments. Pat Dy, on the other hand, started his editorial career by shooting for top fashion magazines in the country. His fashion approach for capturing real couples got the attention of the wedding industry and has since changed the industry landscape.

“If there’s something that completes a bride’s look, it’s definitely her perfect white smile,” says Magbanua.  “It’s the one day in your life where literally all eyes will be on you, and it’s a day you’ll want to relive over and over,” says Dy. “I’ve taken hundreds and thousands of photographs, and it’s really the perfect white smile that makes all the difference,” he adds.

“There are certain key moments in a wedding: the unveiling of the bride, the opening of the door, the walk down the aisle, and the first kiss of the bride and the groom,” says Magbanua. “You have one chance to get it right. There’s beauty in the moment, and there’s beauty in the bride. The smile says it all,” says Magbanua.

When planning a wedding, most brides-to-be have Jason and Pat on their wish list; the two are, after all, the best of the best, and are among the most celebrated names in the world of weddings. Their portfolio of clients read like the who's who of Manila's social scene. Case in point: Maggie Wilson and Victor Consunji's racy and headline-making pre-nup shoot by Jason Magbanua; Pat Dy’s romantic Parisian shots of Stephanie Kienle and Chris Gonzalez; and Cat Arambulo and Carlo Antonio’s intimate weekend nuptials in Bellaroca captured on video and photo by the duo.


Everyone has a dream wedding in mind, but with that comes wedding worries and mishaps. Now, future brides can join the ranks of Manila's most beautiful by being part of Colgate Optic White's Dream Wedding contest. By uploading a short video of their absolute worst wedding worries on the Colgate Philippines’ Facebook page, one lucky bride will have the chance for her wedding to be captured through the eyes of Pat Dy and Jason Magbanua. 

Colgate Optic White's Dream Wedding runs from September 4 to October 27, 2014 and is open to all wedded-to-be Filipinos in January until June 2015. The 10 most creative submissions will be chosen and voted on by the public.


Cute Baby Food Container at Baby Company

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Having many inaanaks (Godchildren) requires me to visit Baby Company from time to time.  This is what I found yesterday, Baby Food Container Set for only P159.75


I bought  half a dozen for gifts and 1 set goes for home use. Ang cute e, plus it's much cheaper compared to other popular brands. It's BPA free, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.


It's easy to use for it is stackable
 It's a cute container for kids' baon who request for small portion.
Julia's cheese sticks
Rafael's saba
Juan's strawberry filled pandesal 

My scone
  

DIY - Framed Art in 5 Easy Steps

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Bloggers are given token of  appreciation each time we cover events. Normally, companies give the items being promoted like toothpaste, cologne, handwash, milk, etcera. For big items like celphones, televisions or washing machines, they are raffled off. 

At 3dMe Photo Novelties event last October 2011 we were give a personalized 3D photo. 


At Freeway Juan Luna collection last October 2013, 
I got a mouse pad with a photo of Juan Luna's art.


Both items were kept in a box and were not used at all. Yesterday, as I was cleaning the house I found them and transformed into an art piece. Here's a DIY - Framed Art in 5 Easy Steps:

What you need: tape and flyer


Step 1: Lift the lock
Step 2: Remove the photo
Step 3: Wipe the glass

Step 4: Place the mouse pad and tape on four sides to secure the photo

Step 5: Lock the frame back


Juan Luna y Novicio (October 23, 1857 – December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists. Regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish, Italian and French academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.
(Source: Wikipedia)

Electrolux Delightful-E Simple To Share

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As we quickly approach the season of giving, Electrolux challenges you to give a bit more of yourself to those in need. Share a special piece of clothing that is close to your heart. 

Here's what we're sharing...

These are special clothes and toys of my children - Rafael, Julia and Juan, we've kept to remember all the joys when they were babies. We are willing to donate these hoping that the babies who will use them will feel all the love and warmth that comes with it... #DelightfulE #SimpleToShare @electroluxph

Join the Simple to Share Instagram/Twitter Contest for a chance to win one of the four (4) twin tub washing machines and Breeze gift packs. Follow these three easy steps to join:

Mechanics:
1. Take a photo of a special piece of clothing that you are willing to donate.
2. Tell why it’s special to you and why you wish to donate it.
3. Use the hashtags #DelightfulE and #SimpleToShare  and tag @ElectroluxPH 

The Simple to Share Contest will run from August 1 to September 30, 2014.


Raisin Bread

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If there's one place in Baguio I like going back to, it is Baguio Country Club. Not only because it's a great hotel with great service, more because I like their raisin bread. 


How I miss eating BCC's Raisin Bread for we haven't been to Baguio for over a year now. To fix the craving, I've tried raisin bread from different bake shops and so far Cinnabon's Raisin Bread comes the closest to BCC Raisin Bread.

It's best paired with hot coffee! But watch out for the sugar, I gained 2 kilos from eating , ang sarap e! 


McKester's Super Creamy Peanut Butter

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One of our favorite midnight snack is peanut butter sandwich paired with a glass of non-fat milk. 


I'm sure you're familiar with many imported brands in the market. You might want to try McKester's Super Creamy Peanut Butter. It's around P130+.


I like that it's not too sweet, not too salty and NOT OILY but it's definitely super creamy!

Benefits of Basil

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Basil is my most favorite herb because of its scent. I place it at the corner of my kitchen so whenever I wash dishes it takes away my tiredness, clears my mind and actually helps me breath better. 


I bought this basil at Cartimar for P50 (pot not included, they charged me P300! My husband likes the pot so I forced myself to pay them, hmmm...)

Aside from that, having this herb in my kitchen allows me to make a better presentation of foods I serve to my family.

Sauteed shrimp in garlic and olive oil

Pork steak
Benefits of Basil

1. Famous for adding flavor to food
2.  Its unique fragrance and flavorful leaves have anti-oxidant, belonging to the mint family 
3. This potherb has some serious mind-body benefits like busting stress clearing the skin. Oh yes, clearing the skin! So for those who wants to be flawless, try this herb.
4. Basil herb contains exceptionally high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin A, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zea-xanthin. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
5. Help to protect from age-related macular disease (AMRD), especially in the elderly.
6. Protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
7.  Plays a vital role in the bone strengthening function.

Forever Strong Wellness

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I just came home from Forever Strong Wellness, located at Unit 101, Richbelt Terraces, #19 Annapolis St., Greenhills. Although the place is quite small and that Forever Strong Wellness is just over a year in the Philippines, it already helped many people - women and men, young and old alike, achieve their goal to be healthy and sexy at the same time.

I met wonderful people and those who can attest that Forever Strong Wellness program is awesome. I'll be writing more about this in the next few days to share good news.  For now, I'm leaving you photos of tonight's event.














21st Anniversary - The Secret to a Happy Marriage

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John and I are celebrating today our 21st Anniversary. 14 years for wedding, plus 7 years as sweethearts. Same date, Sept 11.

Weeks prior to this date, I planned everything well on my mind. I was going to cook at least 3 kinds of viand that John likes. I was going to bake 21 chocolate cupcakes and we will blow the candles together.

Unfortunately, yesterday I had my monthly period (menstruation, in short). Unluckily, I'm one of those women who suffers dysmenorrhea (a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities). Nothing seems to go well. Pain is all I felt. I was not able to cook. Not even my children's pack lunch. I just gave Julia, Rafael and Juan money to buy at their respective school canteen.

To make me feel better, I posted a throwback back collage, photos of John and me when we were kids. It gathered many likes from FB friends, family, relatives and friends, and former office mates. We were greeted by many and that made me feel so happy.

As of this writing, I found out that that collage was not in my FB wall. I deleted that collage from my instagram account and changed it to a clearer collage. I didn't know that if you delete a picture from instagram it will also be deleted from FB. Is that so? I'm not sure for I am not techie.  All I know now is that life's like that. Sometimes you want it a certain way but unfortunate incidences happen. I'd like to cry but then again, it'll only make me feel worst.

I just want to look at the bright side of this matter. It's just a photo collage deleted from my FB wall, what matters most is that the man who married me 14 years ago, the man I courted for 7 years (seriously!) is still in love with me and that he is contented staying home because, as he always says, "I have everything I want and need, you and the three ugly bears".  


"The secret to a happy marriage 
is if you can be at peace with someone within four walls, 
if you are content because the one you love is near to you, 
either upstairs or downstairs, or in the same room, 
and you feel that warmth that you don't find very often,
then that is what love is all about."
- Bruce Forsyth

Junkture: Where Scrap Meets Art

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Join iACADEMY and acclaimed Filipino artist, Richard Tuason, for a FREE  SEMINAR on one-of-a-kind sculptures made entirely from scrap materials.

Entitled Junkture, the workshop will be held on Saturday at iACADEMY’s Plaza Auditorium, 324 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Bel Air, Makati City., 1209 Makati, from 9am to 4pm, where Tuason’s design language and artistic vision can be shared with aspiring artists.


Richard Tuason is a Filipino painter, sculptor and musician whose most recent work includes Keys, a solo exhibit featuring an assemblage of piano keys into multi-form variations of art objects; with group exhibitions such as Manggagawa, hosted at Baguio Museum and Force Field, held at Gallery Orange in Bacolod City. His work will next be featured in an upcoming exhibition for the Annual Sculpture Review with Gallery Nine at the Art Center in Megamall.

iACADEMY is a school that offers courses that cater to the needs of the industry by combining theoretical and practical learning techniques designed to equip them with the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers. For questions and inquiries, please call (02) 8897777 or visit their official website at www.iacademy.edu.phiACADEMY Share your creativity and help us build awesome, one-of-a-kind sculptures made entirely from scrap materials! This event is open to everyone, so be sure to invite your friends this Saturday at the auditorium for the 9AM Orientation.

Protect Your Liver with Silymarin

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Silymarin, which is derived from the milk thistle plant renowned for its protective effects on the liver way back during the time of the ancient Greeks, is a powerful antioxidant that gets rid of cell-damaging free radicals.

Liver cells are the only cells that can metabolize alcohol which is why it is the organ that gets overworked with excessive alcohol consumption. The liver normally takes fatty acids as its fuel and sends off the excess to other tissues of the body as triglycerides. But with the presence of alcohol, the liver is forced to metabolize the alcohol first causing fatty acids and other toxins to accumulate, which would eventually lead to the formation of cirrhosis. Silymarin can help reduce fatty infiltrations from toxins and alcohol and it also aids in the regeneration of damaged liver cells.

One such silymarin food supplement available in the Philippine market is the Hepamin OD distributed by Trianon International. Containing 300 mg silimaryn per capsule, it is conveniently taken just once daily for optimal liver protection, unlike most supplements which have to be taken two to three times daily.

Hepamin OD, P24.50/capsule; P735.00/box

Studies have shown that silymarin is effective in improving the survival of patients with severe fatty liver disease and/or liver cirrhosis. One study subjected 170 patients to a thrice a day 140 mg silymarin regimen for 41 months. The study showed that those who received silymarin supplementation had a 58 percent 4-year survival rate while the placebo group only had 39 percent. This improvement in survival rates is even more apparent among those who had alcoholic cirrhosis. Silymarin moreover did not present any form of side effect. This particular study attests to the benefit and safety of the supplement for long-term treatments especially for alcoholic patients.

For more info, visit www.trianon.com.ph
(Press Release)

Forever Strong Wellness 6 Steps for 6 Weeks Total Health Transformation

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As promised last Wednesday, here's a thorough post of what Forever Strong Wellness is all about. Forever Strong Wellness was founded by Ms. Lanie Owen.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness and Master of Science in Health Education. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach. She practiced in the U.S. for over a decade before moving to the Philippines over a year Ms. Owen follows the 3 pillars namely, education, natural remedies, and holistic approach, for a person to achieve a total health transformation.

Ms. Lanie Owen, Founder/Owner of Forever Strong Wellness


Ms. Karla Martinez was the first person I noticed upon entering the door of Forever Strong Wellness. How can I not notice her when I grew up singing her song "Changes", which was popular in the 80s. Ms. Martinez was giving her testimony for she was a happy and satisfied client of Forever Strong Wellness.

with Judy Maret, Sol Razo and Ms. Carla Martinez 
While giving her testimony there was this beautiful woman beside Ms. Martinez. I knew she's the image model of Forever Strong Wellness. Until I got to talk to her during dinner. She is Ms. Ging Carsi-Cruz, 46 years old, and Ms. Martinez' sister. Ms. Ging was introduced to Ms. Lanie by Ms. Carla.
The woman in the flyer is actually Ms. Ging - before and after.
In her own words, "I needed to get myself into some sort of a weight loss program since I have been overweight for the past 14 years. This was ever since I gave birth to my first son. My weight just kept accumulating through the years despite my efforts of  dieting, fasting and exercising. After 6 weeks, I lost 18 pounds. I exceeded the goal far beyond my expectations. In fact, in six months, I got to a dress size and weight that I never deemed achievable! I dropped 8 dress sizes down and lost close to 50 lbs.

Ms. Ging proudly showed me her photos from her celphone. She's the one in pink before 
Forever Strong Wellness 6 Steps for 6 Weeks


Another beautiful lady arrived during dinner. Ms. Liza also testified how effective Forever Strong Wellness 6 Steps for 6 Weeks is. Ms. Liza and Ms. Ging are co-parents from their children's school. Ms. Liza was amazed at Ms. Ging's transformation. She soon enrolled at Another beautiful lady arrived during dinner. She also testified how effective Forever Strong Wellness 6 Steps for 6 Weeks. "The complete 6-Week Health Overhaul program including magnesium therapy, infrared sauna, exercise, eating guidelines and nutritional counseling helped me to achieve my current weight and healthy status."

A lot of people equate losing weight with being healthy. While it is true that shedding excess pounds is good for everyone, it isn’t the only marker of good health. Weight loss is just one of the results of an effective holistic program. At Forever Strong Wellness Center, the goal is holistic health. Weight loss is not the end all, it is just the beginning. This is what the 6-Week Health Overhaul Program is about. The 6-Week Health Overhaul Program is based on 3 pillars: education, natural remedies and holistic approach. These 3 pillars provide the backbone to sustainable weight loss, strong physique, and a healthy lifestyle. The program consists of 6 strategies that synergistically work together to bring about health transformation. Intensive, holistic, and personalized, this program is perfect for anyone who wants to be healthy, whether you’re someone who has an illness like hypertension or diabetes, or you’re simply feeling like age is catching up with you.

Forever Strong Wellness 6 steps for 6 weeks Total Health Transformation:

Step 1: Health assessment, where testing and evaluation are done to determine your body composition, resting metabolic rate, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, postural deviations, and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Certainly, these steps entail a lot of data collection. However, this step is crucial to develop baseline information as it is used to guide the design of your whole program.


Step 2: Metabolic typing, which provides information on your nutritional needs and as a result addresses issues like food cravings, hunger, low energy, weight gain, and metabolic disorders.

Step 3: Nutritional counselling, where food types and eating habits are learned to help you not just lose weight and sustain ideal weight, but also prevent the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Step 4: Personal Training designed especially for you. You’ll be provided a personal trainer and with the right kind of exercise, you will develop a strong physique; increase your metabolism; strengthen your immune system; and enhance your body’s ability to fight

 
Step 5: Detoxification. This step involves an infrared sauna to not just relax your muscles but more importantly to also flush away toxins and cleanse the body.


Step 6: Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (TMT). TMT is meant to provide an effective means to infuse magnesium into body effectively. Incidentally, the lack or deficiency in magnesium has been proven to lead to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.


After the 6-Week Health Overhaul Program, expect to see changes in your body and health. You will gain energy, strengthen your immune system, get rid of body aches and pains, and lose weight, of course. The 6-Week Health Overhaul Program may bring about all these benefits, but you don’t have to stop after 6 weeks. Some people go for a back-to-back to help them address a serious health concern.

Apart from the 6-Week Health Overhaul Program, Forever Strong Wellness Center also offers essential oil therapies. These therapies are targeted to provide relief from back aches and pain, including joints and muscle discomfort.  




The Raindrop Therapy is a MUST TRY!  It is a 90 minute technique, focused on the spine and uses 9 different essential oils. The goal is to relax the spinal nerves and to provide antioxidant protection against the possible presence of microbes that lay dormant in the spine.

During the event I tried Raindrop Therapy for just 30 minutes, to know if it's not just one of those massages done in most spas. Oh no, it's not. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS! It relax not just my body but my mind as well. 

Dropping of 9 essential oils

Feathering and massage
Hot towel compress
The Vita Flex Technique, on the other hand, is a therapeutic technique adapted from Oriental acupuncture, acupressure, and reflexology made more effective with the use of essential oils. It is a foot and hand massage but it rejuvenates the whole body. 

And then there is the Ortho Ease Massage, which targets deep tissues in localized areas of the body to relieve pain and discomfort. It soothes muscle aches, sprains, and minor swelling. For middle-age adults, the programs at Forever Strong Wellness Center will provide the foundation of health so you can maintain your new weight, avoid premature aging, strengthen your immune system, get rid of body aches and pains, and gain energy. 

Visit Forever Strong Wellness at Unit 101 Richbelt Terraces, #19 Annapolis Street, Greenhills or check foreverstrong.biz, or call 7051798.






Breakfast Magazine

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My son Rafael is fascinated with food - cooking and eating wise. His favorite chef since he was 4, Chef Him Uy de Baron.  He was so happy to have a copy of Breakfast Magazine, with his favorite chef on the cover.


About Breakfast Magazine:

Breakfast Magazine is your ultimate food and lifestyle magazine. The first and only magazine that does not only celebrate food but more importantly provides a holistic experience for its readers by celebrating the people behind the continuously growing food industry. Thus, Breakfast provides not only the easiest and most affordable recipes but also satisfies your mind with stories from inspiring personalities. Moreover, every reader’s experience will be taken to a whole different level because Breakfast will not only serve you with appetizing treats and interesting articles but more importantly, it provides your every need because YOU are IMPORTANT.

Visit their website: http://www.breakfastmag.com/

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastMag

Ray of Sunshine

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Today, Juancho's two wishes came true.  He had his first communion, which he's been waiting for for 3 years now. 


Grade 3 - Humility
A snack was served for the communicants after the communion
Ms. Lara - Juan's adviser

When we came out, he gave his apple to the boy outside the church

John is an alumni of the same school. One proud and happy Dad!
We were supposed to have lunch at Tony Roma's in Makati but we were way hungry to travel that far so we parked at the sight of the nearest restaurant.


When Juancho was 4, he told us he wanted to work as a waiter. While waiting for the food, we had fun pretending that he is our food server.




From a communicant to a waiter,  Juan is a ray of sunshine. 

He's such a happy boy. He makes us all laugh. 
Sulit ang seven years na pag breastfeed ko sa kanya!

If I Stay

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Chloë Grace Moretz is the lead character of the movie If I Stay. She became my favorite from starting in Michael Bay's remake of The Amityville Horror. Then in Martin Scorsese's 11 time-Oscar nominated film Hugo, At Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows," alongside Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer.  The movie Kick Ass, where she played Hitgirl, is my most favorite. I even joined cosplay as Hitgirl.

My daughter and I watched If I Stay at Greenbelt 3. It is an American romantic drama film directed by R. J. Cutler, based on the novel of the same name by Gayle Forman. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Mia, a quiet, kind and musically gifted girl, with Jamie Blackley as Adam.  

The story revolves around Mia, who's  plans are derailed and her life changes when a car accident leaves her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she's caught between life and death for one day and has to make an important decision whether to stay (live) or go (die).

If you cry easily like me, better bring enough facial tissue. I cried on the part where the grandfather says his goodbye to Mia. I hate goodbyes in all forms. Julia who's not a cry baby like me, admitted she cried too.

Although some say this movie is not that outstanding, I like that they show a love between husband and wife, parents and children. friend to friend. Even a forty-ish woman gets to learn from the many beautiful lines in the movie...

"Sometimes you make decisions in life, and sometimes these decisions make you."
“I realize now that dying is easy. Living is hard.”
That's how we manage to survive the loss. Because love, it never dies, it never goes away, it never fades, so long as you hang on to it.”
“Don't be scared...Women can handle the worst kind of pain. You'll find out one day.” 
“People believe what they want to believe.”
“You just work through it. You just hang in there.” 
“But the you who you are tonight is the same you I was in love with yesterday, the same you I’ll be in love with tomorrow.”
“You can have your wishes, your plans, but at the end of the day, it's out of your control”


Express Individuality and Freedom at Funky Fish

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My sister, err...daughter is turning 12 by December 8. She used to not care about how she looks. Lately, she's into girly stuff like girls' fashion magazines. Funky Fish is one of those she saw in the magazine and wanted to check out. So for our mom-daughter date last night we headed at Glorietta in Makati City.


The sales staff at Funky Fish were super helpful in creating the different looks for Julia. 

Pop: the sweet popular girl, who gets invited to all the parties!

Diva: glamorous, shiny, her presence will always be felt…

 Punky: a bit of a rebel, likes lots of black and metal and really, truly rocks


Chic: a hipster, knows how to combine the old and the new and discover the next trend

Boho: spiritual and bohemian, comfortable and close to nature



Funky Fish is a cool place not just for girls to meet but also for moms like me who loves funky accessories. While Julia was busy choosing the look she wants to achieve, I was busy trying the shades, hats and bags.






Funky Fish branches:

​Glorietta 4, Makati - Ground Level
Fairview Terraces, Fairview, Quezon City - Level 1
Robinsons Place, Manila - Pedro Gil Wing
SM City, Marikina - Second Level

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About Funky Fish:

Funky Fish was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain: A young couple selling sticker tattoos to smiling tourists of all ages. Their business grew as their original product ideas reached the famous resort areas of Spain and Portugal. The first Funky Fish shop, offering a full range of fashion accessories and gadgets opened in Malaga, Spain in 2003. Today, Funky Fish shops are in 27 countries across 4 continents, offering fashion and fun to teenagers and young women around the world, and everyone is still smiling!

Over the years Funky Fish have come to understand how women begin to choose their style and look from a very young age. They like to experiment with different styles, sometimes going with the trend, and often against the trend.  Funky Fish is not about fashion, It is about how you want to see yourself. Now is the time to celebrate youth.

Baguio Country Club's Raisin Bread

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I've grown tired visiting the tourist spots of Baguio. But going to Baguio still excites me because I get to eat my favorite raisin bread from Baguio Country Club. Haven't been there for over a year though that's why I try different raisin bread available in Manila.

Julia and I went at Glorietta to watch If I Stay yesterday. Upon alighting from the cab, my sleepy eyes caught the green sign that says "Baguio Country Club Raisin Bread, Centennial Bread, Banana Bread!


I totally forgot the movie schedule, went inside and asked the nice young lady, "is that the real thing, Baguio Country Club's Raisin Bread? Are you sure?". 




Now, craving for raisin bread is just an hour away at Heaven and Eggs in Glorietta. 
It's delivered fresh everyday from Baguio Country Club with love!





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