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Why Grilled Chicken is Healthy?

Christmas season warmed my heart but gave me extra pounds and bulges. To cut down, I'm on the sixth day of no-rice meal. Instead of friend chicken, I go for El Pollo's grilled/roasted chicken. El...

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Ahglow

If starting the year right means following a good new year’s resolution, then a resolution to have great hair with the best rebonding product like Ahglow is one of the best ways to welcome 2014.Studies...

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Wonderful Wednesdays - Milo

It's been almost a month since I last covered an event. I chose to say no to any events for that long to help my husband supervise the workers to fast track the completion of our house in UK. Juancho:...

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Discovering Intuitive Talents

Your Psychic Self book is a gift from my kids this Christmas. Well, I actually forced them to buy it for me (wink!).  Julia, Rafael and Juan joined forces (and funds) to be able to afford it at...

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Nail It! Lash Extension

Every time I go for makeover make-up artists notice how long my lashes are but it's not that curled. To enhance the length and thickness of my eyelashes I tried Nail It! at Valero, Makati City.The...

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Mind Museum

Before bringing our kids, along with their friends at Mind Museum, John and I knew we were just there to accompany Julia, Rafael, Juan, Akky and Pearl and wait til they get bored and ask to go home....

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Pediatric Flatfoot

Flat foot more commonly known as fallen arches is a condition found in both children and adults.  I learned at Dr. Kong event that having flat feet is hereditary but can also be caused by baby fat and...

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Tea Fairy Cafe

The boys, El and Juancho, must have a monthly haircut to adhere to their school requirement. Right after each haircut, it's wonderful to bring them at Tea Fairy Cafe where they get to play tic tac toe...

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Exercise for Slim and Sexy Arms

Aside from the waist area, many women are very conscious when it comes to showing their arms.  I, for one, avoided wearing sleeveless tops for the longest time.Here's an easy exercise for slim and sexy...

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Wonderful Wednesdays: The Power of I'm Sorry and Thank You

Juancho was sick the whole day of Saturday. He was throwing up every hour.  He must have eaten something his stomach didn't approve of. We also suspect that he was hit by a bug (more of a Philippine...

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Benefits of Eating Chico

I seldom cook and when I do I involve my children as our bonding time. Yesterday, as I was cooking sinigang, I asked Rafael to peel and cut the vegetables...Rafael: Mom, will I still peel the potatoMe:...

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Of Jars and Flexibility

At around 9pm last January 1 we made an impromptu visit to Nora. We wanted to surprise and make her happy. Nora started serving food and drinks, then she placed jars on the table. We didnt know what it...

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Book and Food Drive for Jose Fabella Center

Numbers of families were driven out of their hometowns by Typhoon Yolanda. Some survivors  chose to be relocated in Metro Manila to find refuge.  Jose Fabella Center (JFC) in Mandaluyong is among the...

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Classified Job

I've been battling this feeling of whether to go back to work or not since November 2013. For three consecutive weeks, I bought newspapers to check the classified ads section. There are many jobs that...

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Conquer Midlife Crisis

About 3 yrs ago, I talked to a friend who just turned 40. He was feeling kind of  depressed as he said, "I don't know why I feel sad. It's just that, I want to do a lot of things and stuff but my age...

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The Fun In Playing Boggle

Boggle is a fun game that makes you think and gets your energy going.  Playing Boggle is our favorite family time. My kids and I love Boggle. My husband love Boggle too but we do not include him when...

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Life Without A Ref

We thought we could move in in our house in UK by the third week of November 2013 (well, that was the promise given by the contractor!!!) so we immediately sold our refrigerator at a giveaway prize. We...

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Chef Stephanie Zubiri's Secret to Staying Slim and Fit

This post has long been in my draft.  I just remembered because I'm starting getting inspiration to be more fit.I met Chef Stephanie Zubiri at McCormick event. I asked how she manages to stay fit. She...

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Fashionable Friday: Empire Salon

Being fashionable does not only mean wearing fashionable clothes.  The hair is as much important as the dress, as the old adage say, "the hair is the crowning glory".At Empire Salon (located inside...

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Happiness In The Eyes of The Children

We originally planned to have our house blessing last December 8, 2013 to coincide with the twins 11th birthday.  Unfortunately, there's still a lot to be fixed in our UK house. Our budget is depleted...

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