Rina's Rainbow

As most of you might know already, I don't really cook. But I was fortunate to get invited to Afternoon Bites. A lovely afternoon cooking session with the SoMoms because I got to witness the wonder that is Braun and Severin. Two amazing kitchen appliances brands that not only makes cooking easier, but more fun!

I couldn't believe the number of things one can easily make with these appliances!

Braun

As we settled in our seats and waited for the actual program to start, I couldn't help but gulp down this Lemon and Basil refresher. It really hits the spot on this hot hot summer. It was an uncommon drink, for me at least. So I was really intrigued on how to make it. And with Braun's Citrus Juicer and Jug blender, it's as easy as 1,2,3! (Read on for the recipe)

I remember a few months ago, I tried juicing a lemon using a manual juicer. I thought it was fun and easy. Boy I was wrong!

This cool #BraunPh juicer!!! #AfternoonBites #severinph @colombophils #juicer
A video posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Apr 28, 2015 at 11:53pm PDT

With Braun Multiquick 3 Citrus Juicer, all you need to do is push the fruit down and it will do the work for you.

Then they used the Braun Multiquick 3 Jug Blender to blend everything together. And it did a flawless job doing it.

Up next, appetizers! You can do amazing gourmet cooking with this TributeCollection Food Processor. That afternoon, Chef Redg Baron (host of UNTV's Cooke Eat Right) showed us how to make a basil puree using this food processor. The thing we all noticed was how silent this machine is. Usually processors make a lot of noise but this one was more of just humming.

With just the right ingredients, some skewers, Chef was able to make a classy Caprese Skewer.

He also used the food processor to make the pomodoro sauces for this Pomodoro-Diavola

And for this Napolitana Panini. (Recipes towards the end)

Both the Pomodoro - Diavola and the Napolitana Panini were made using the Severin Multi-Sandwich Toaster with Grill Plates

The food processor was also used in this very interesting and delicious Sweet and Sour Tamarind Fish on a Cup! One of my favorites! (Read on for the recipe)

We witnessed how much you can do with this Braun Omelette Multiquick 3 Hand Blender. Quick sauces and dips in a flash and without breaking a sweat! Like the food processor, we couldn't help but notice how quietly it works. No scary loud noises coming out of it. Just a soft humming.

We were able to try this delicious restaurant-quality Creamy Spinach Dip, prepared with the use of the hand blender.

The Raclette Party Grill is responsible for these very tasty Chicken Satay

This is the Raclette Party Grill by Severin. It's got 4 non-stick coated mini pan plus a non-stick coated grill pan which makes grilling and melting cheeses fun and easy!

Here's what it looks like in party-mode! ;-)

Desserts

Desserts are more delicious when made together with the family. And it's appliances like Severin that make cooking desserts even more fun and easy!

My favorite is the Severin Crepe Maker. I love crepes but don't get to have them unless I'm at a buffet. It comes with the wooden crepe spreader thing.

Crepe making!:) #AfternoonBites #severinph @colombophils
A video posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Apr 29, 2015 at 12:37am PDT

It's so easy to make one too! See Chef Redg make one flawlessly!

With Severin's Crepe Maker, we can have a crepe party whenever we want! (Thank you Severin for my crepe maker! I was so happy that I got it! And I can't wait to have a crepe party with my family soon!)

By the way, you can make more than just a simple crepe with the Crepe Maker. You can also make this beautiful Fab Layered Crepe Cake! (Read on for the recipe)

Love waffles? Making waffles are easy and fun with Severin's Waffle / Cone maker. It's better than the other waffle makers in the market that I know of because with this one you have to option to make your waffle into a waffle cone! Just like how Chef Redg showed us in the photo above.

After dessert, or during dessert, what's nice is to have a hot cup of coffee made by the Braun Coffee Maker.

The coffee maker is part of The Sommelier design collection from Braun. Aside from the coffee maker, this set includes the bread toaster and water kettle. Its got smart functions that will make mornings easier as you prepare your family some heart-warming breakfast!

Braun and Severin are both clearly into making homemakers' lives easier. These German appliances really make a difference in people's lives by knowing what people exactly need in the kitchen. Their innovations are based on the needs of home makers to make things not just quicker but more convenient. But at the same time makes delicious quality food. And speaking of quality, these appliances are so tough that they will last for years. That's German quality. Unlike the cheaper ones on the market that breaks after you use them for just a few times. I actually had a blender that I used once. And the next time I used it, it didn't work anymore. Tsk tsk...As always, quality trumps price!

Braun and Severin are both exclusively distributed by CMP Domestic Business, along with these other fabulous brands that they carry which are Nestle Dolce Gusto, Beurer, and Minox.

To learn more about the products, it's specs, and prices, just head on to colombophils.com.ph. And in the rare case that your Braun or Severin needs servicing, you can take them to the service center at the address below:

CMP Incorporated

Mezzanine 1, South Center Tower

2206 Venture Street, Madrigal Business Park

Alabang Muntinlupa City

Phone: (02) 809-3441

Thank you so much CMP Domestic and Michelle Ressa Aventajado for having Rina's Rainbow!

If you're interested in the food featured in this post and more, zoom in for the recipes here!;-)

Lemon and Basil Refresher

Caprese Skewers

Chicken Satay

Fab Layered Crepe Cake

Sweet and Sour Tamarind Fish on a Cup

Chilli Con Carne

Pomodoro - Diavola and Napolitana Panini Duet

Yesterday I went out with Rain to get the last and final thing on the list for her school requirements. 3 pieces of 1x1 picture (Yes, she's going to a small school next month! Time flies by so fast!)

One of the things I like in my village is how it almost has everything, including 2 photo studios.

Here we go!

It took the poor photographer quite a number of shots because she would not do it properly. (By the way, if you notice, she decided to also wear her little cooking apron to the shoot so I had to ask her to pull down the top part.)

She would either look somewhere else...

.... or not smile at all

...or her friend Albert the Monkey would get in the way of the shot.

Finally we got the shot! But only because I showed her a photo to make her smile.

Guess who's photo it was...

Robin from Teen Titans Go. (Kinilig! Go figure...)

I don't think I ever said this but one of my favorite desserts ever is a chewy cookie. I'm not a fan of tough ones. I like em soft and chewy! Which is why I like Audrey Uy's creations at Cookies Unlimited. Chewy and soft and not overly sweet. Just the way I like it! And imagine my delight when I got to taste er Cookie Cups!

They're soft cookies molded into mini cupcakes. And even though they're cookies, as soon as you bite into them, they're very soft! They have Chocolate Ganache (one of my favorites, coz nothing beats chewy cookies and fudge combined!), Salted Caramel Chocolate, and M&M Chocolate...

...and they also have Hazelnut Chocolate, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, and Cream cheese (also one of our favorites! The contrast flavors between the cookie and the cream cheese really work!) These delicious cup treats go really well with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Price is are P35 per piece / P420 for a dozen.

And of course, let me show you their Soft and Chewy Cookies! Even just from the photo you can already tell how soft and chewy they are. And fudgy too! Just the way I like it! They have 5 delicious flavors for the Soft and Chewy cookies which are Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Macadamia, Double Chocolate Chip, and Dark & White Chocolate Chip

Soft and chewy cookies are also at P35 per piece or P350 per pack

Cookies Unlimited is available at the Cookies Unlimited kiosk, 3rd floor of the SM Mega Fashion Hall. You may also order through text or Viber 0917-8315050. Follow them on Instagram (@cookiesunlimitedph) and like them on Facebook (Cookies Unlimited Ph)

For those who know me well, you would know that I have a thing for smart phones. When I walk around a mall, SM Malls for example, it gives me joy to look around in Cyberzone. Cell phone shops are sort of my happy place (besides Disneyland). It's weird, I know. And I don't always change my phone. I stick to one until for about 2 years when it usually runs slow already. Disclaimer! I'm not so knowledgeable when it comes to super technical terms but I do appreciate the basic features like surfing, messaging, and of course, the camera.

And so, when I got an invite for the launching of LG fans' highly anticipated LG G4 in The Theatre of Solaire Resorts, I knew I just had to go and experience it! Because as it turns out, the LG G4's camera is the best phone camera there is to date. And yes, sad to say, it trumps the iPhone 6 Plus' camera and in lots of other ways.

Say hello to LG's newest member, the LG G4. The very first distinct thing you will notice is the back casing. And in case you were wondering, yes it IS genuine leather.

What makes it more amazing is that it is hand-crafted. This gives the G4 a more luxurious and a more comfortable feel...

...especially since the back is in a slim arc shape. This makes it easier to hold the phone.

Next, let's turn it over to see the face. Its got a 5.5-inch screen with Quad HD IPS Quantum Display. It's really crisp and vibrant and the colors really pop out.

The reason for this is that the IPS Quantum Display is 20% greater in color reproduction, 25% more brightness, and 50% more contrast compared to the LG G3.

But what makes this even more special is that even with the screen's super powers, it supposedly will not eat up more battery life.

Which brings us to the next item... Battery. I don't really mind irremovable batteries but those who mind will be very happy to know that the G4's battery is removable and packs a high-capacity 3,000mAh. The iPhone 6 Plus' battery is 2915 mAh battery.

And last but not the least... the thing I'm most impressed about the G4. The camera. It is no doubt the best quality camera I've seen. The rear camera is 16 megapixels.

But it's not just because of the big pixels that make the LG G4 produce clear photos. It's a combination of three things. First of all is the aperture. For those not familiar with this term, think of aperture as the very gate/opening where light passes. It controls the amount of light that passes into the camera. The more light enters, the brighter the photo will be. And in terms of aperture settings, the smaller the f number, the larger the aperture, hence more light enters.

The aperture of the LG G4 is f1.8. Which means it is able to capture more light hence capturing more details in a photograph compared to other smartphones. (For comparison, the iPhone 6 Plus' aperture is f2.2)

Second is the Image Sensor. According to my google research, Image Sensor is basically made up of of millions of light-sensitive spots which are used to record information about the image that the camera is pointing at. This means that a bigger sensor has more capacity in getting more information than a smaller sensor and therefore will produce better detailed images. And oh, look! The LG G4's image sensor is 1/2.6 which is 40% larger compared to other smart phones (including iPhone 6).

And last but not the least is the optical image stabilization which means its ability to take crisper photos or videos even with shake-y hands. If the iPhone 6 Plus can move in a cross motion like the shock absorber of a car's wheels to take better videos or clearer photos, the LG G4 can not just move up/down/left/right, but can also move diagonally both sides as well. This means an even better stabilization.

Another thing is the G4's Color Spectrum Sensor which LG is the first ever to use in a smartphone. This Color Spectrum Sensor supposedly can read colors in exactly the same way as the human eye can.

And all of this explains why the G4's camera took a brighter and more crisp and detailed photo compared to my current phone when I tested it during the event. (Disclaimer: This shot is not made with a collage app. It's not a collage! It's my phone plainly taking a photo of the G4 taking a photo of the nice model! Look how bright! Even under soft indoor hotel lighting!)

Oh, and by the way, the front camera is 8 megapixels. Don't worry about your pimples or skin blemishes showing because like most androids now, it also has a beautification mode (among other things) which makes your skin soft and smooth looking!

Oh, and you don't have to worry about using up all your space with your stunning photos because the LG G4 (which comes with a 32 GB internal memory), is expandable with an SD memory card with the size of up to 2TB!

But LG didn't stop there. Aside from the expandable memory, LG has a cool surprise for G4 owners! They teamed up with Google Drive so that G4 owners will automatically get FREE 100GB of Google Drive storage! That's got to be more than enough storage for users who need to save big RAW photo files!

As for the user interface system, LG G4 now introduces the LG GX 4.0 which they say has a more simpler and more intuitive design. It has features that help make life easier with phone features that help you better organize your day and more!

The LG G4 also makes it possible and easy to share Google Docs like sheets and slides. Watch the video below for a quick run-through of what the LG GX 4.0 can do.

iPhone, you know I love you. I still do! And I don't mean to criticize you. But let's call a spade, a spade. The LG G4 wins in a lot of ways, most especially the camera. And this is also why the price of the G4 is on the steep side, starting at P31,990. (Throw in another thousand pesos if you want the leather variant.)

The LG G4 Metallic Finish variant comes in Shiny Gold, Black Titan & Ceramic White (P31,990)

..while the LG G4 Genuine Leather Variant is available in Brown, Black, Red (P32,990)

More tech specs you might want to know...

Display: Type IPS Quantum Display

Size: 5.5 inches

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (Quad HD), 538 ppi

Platform: OS Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)

Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor with X10 LTE

CPU: 1.8GHz 64-bit Hexa-Core

GPU: Adreno 418

Memory Card: slotSupports up to 2TB microSD card2

Internal: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

For more information on the availability and list of stores, head on to http://lgg4thegreat.ph/ and follow LG Electronics on Instagram and like them on Facebook!

Ever since I saw the viral video about this wonder napkin, I was really intrigued. I spoke about it with an all-girls family chat group that we had and turns out that my cousin-in-law has tried it and liked it! To tell you honestly, I have been waiting for Aunt Flow to come just so I can try and see if this is really as awesome as I watched in the net. And it was!

So if you haven't heard of this napkin with Negative Ion Core™, let me share the information and the videos with you because it is mind-blowing!

Angel's Secret™ is referred to as the next generation sanitary napkin mainly because of the Negative Ion Core™. This anion strip is the negatively charged ion. It emits up to 5,800 anions per cubic meter. And when it does, it helps...

Eliminate odor
Eliminate bacteria
Anti-inflammatory
Harmonizes pH level
Promotes healthy metabolism
Enhances blood circulation
Regulates menstruational cycle
Restores hormonal balance
Relieves abdominal cramps

You know how sometimes on our strongest days you kind of smell it? Well it's odor no more with Angel's Secret because of the ion core that helps reduce, if not, completely removes the smell. I really experienced this when I tried it. Plus, it's amazing how absorbent it is. It's almost unbelievable. See the amateur demo video below to really see it! You can fast forward it to 5:30. Angel's Secret is the one on the left. See how quickly the blue water sinks under, and as soon as it's full, in just a few seconds you will see it turn from blue to super light blue when the surface dries. It's like magic!

No special effects here because I have tried it and I was really amazed how the napkin maintained very flat even when I had a strong flow. And you hardly feel wet because of the Super Absorbent Polymer with instant dryness surface layer which dries up in just 8 seconds.

Each pad actually has 7 levels, which is amazing considering how thin it is. These 7 layers ensures there's no leakage, it won't rip off when you move a lot, and at the same time making it breathable so it will feel more fresh down there.

7 layers:

1 - special cotton for outer dryness and comfort

2 - Anion stripe (eliminates bacteria, odor, and it is anti-inflammatory)

3 - special water channel made from special quality cotton that helps prevent leaks

4 - super absorbent polymer with super moisturizing particles which helps instantly dry the surface in just 8 seconds

5 - another layer of special water channel made from special quality cotton that helps prevent leaks

6 - breathable membrane of polyethylene (waterproof!) and effectively removes moisture.

7 - food grade adhesive made of stripped plastic.

I also appreciate that they put in a lot of thought in the packaging as well. It has a resealable tab to keep dirt and germs away from the pad once you open the pack.

Smart! No one ever thought to do this with napkins. After all come to think of it, napkins are really something that we need to keep clean because we put it our sensitive body part if you know what I mean.

The price? Of course expect it to be more expensive than the usual brands but the performance will justify the price, really. I'm not even selling these. I'm just really amazed so I wanted to share it! :-)

See the official Angel's Secret video:

Try it and let me know what you think! :-)

Since I made some home made finger paint for Rain, this is the first time again that I let her play with real paint and a paint brush. And she really enjoyed it! It was a Painted Table Mats set by ToyKraft from the Make My Day booth that sell fun art stuff during the Expo Mom 2015 at Glorietta.

ToyKraft is originally from Mumbai and is imported in the Philippines by Panvin International Corporation. They've got tons of art things for your little artist! And for adults too! This is actually not just for kids who like to paint. It can also be for adults! I would have made my own if Rain didn't finish up all the paint. This Painted Table Mats is actually just one of the many things they have.

This one is basically fabric painting for kids and adults.

Excited to open!

This set comes with 2 sponges (for shading), 4 fabric paints (basic colors so you can mix and make other colors), a brush, and 4 fabric place mats.

It also comes with a stencil.

The set also comes with a print out manual, to show you the different ways to paint like using vegetable cut outs as stamps, tracing, water shading, etc.

Plus tips on how to the best way to set the fabric paint and more.

I did one stencil to show Rain. But she wasn't interested in the stencil yet. She wanted to make her own.

And tadaaaa! Her masterpiece! We need more practice, baby! But beautiful work nonetheless! ;-) Now I just have to remove a few strands from the sides to make the tassles (as instructed in the manual). Thank you Make My Day booth at Expo Mom and Panvin International Corporation for Rain's ToyKraft!

I'm not going to lie. I let Rain play with her iPad when she wants. She loves browsing through YouTube toy videos and episodes of her favorite cartoons, all of course with my supervision. And yes, she does learn a lot from it with all the free educational apps that you can find on the App Store. There's tons of apps that are appropriate for Rain's age. And when she watches some telly, it's always always on Disney Junior. By watching Disney Junior, she picks up a lot of expressions and sentences, and she understands how to use them. So if you ask me, TV and gadgets are not at all bad. BUT.... I'm not defending my decision of letting Rain play with gadgets. I will go on and admit that Real Play is still the best for kids. Getting your hands dirty, feeling real textures of mother nature and more that tickles your child's senses. And this is what Johnson's Baby is campaigning for.

And so I was happy for me and Rain when we got invited by Johnson's Baby for a play date out with nature, gadget-free!

During the Play For Real event, children were first asked to remain inside the closed club house of Greenhills North. They were behaved on the floor, tapping on their tablets screens, without a care on what's going on around them. We actually arrived late so I didn't get to take a photo of the kids playing with their tablets, but I saw from the on-site picture slide show how all their heads were buried in their tablets. Too busy, and can't be bothered. (This is one of the reasons why I allow Rain to use her iPad when we're out. To keep her busy on the table in the restaurant. Guilty!).

But after a while, the doors were opened, and the wide garden beside the club house was revealed to the kids, filled with different sensory activities that they kids can play with! And all the kids started exploring like crazy!

If you ask me, sensory play is very important because of these basic but major things that we parents tend to take for granted:

Real textures, real smell, real sound, real sight
Live interaction with other kids / parents
Physical activity
... and more importantly, the emotion they feel when they play with other kids.

Sensory play allows our kids to feel the real softness of a sponge, for example. It allows them to observe how a sponge absorbs and holds water, and flows it out when you squeeze it.

With sensory play, kids can hear the real sounds of nature like the gusting of wind, birds chirping, trees swaying, water splashing, or the real sound of an instrument being played. In this area, Rain was able to not only feel the smooth round texture of each unpopped popcorn, but she also heard the rustling sound it makes when the toy animals were moved around the unpopped popcorn box.

Kids can also see the real vivid colors of the world when they go out and play. No HD television or retina-display can beat the real thing!

With sensory play, kids will know the squishy yet satisfying feeling when they paint using their feet!

Rain having a BLAST at the paint area of @johnsonsbaby 's #PlayForReal ! Nothing beats real play!:-)
A video posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on May 26, 2015 at 12:52am PDT

Rain really enjoyed this painting area. She spent most of her time here.

And most of all, the two things that they really cannot at all experience with gadgets are: First of all, smell. With real play, they will be able to smell the scent of a flower, the scent of the pages of a real book, or the delicious scent of freshly-baked pastries when they help their parents in baking. In this sensory activity, Johnson's added a sense of smell by using delicious smelling coffee grounds instead of soil in this plant box. In this sensory activity, little toddlers can also learn about hand-and-eye coordination when they scoop up "dirt" and put it another container.

Second thing that they cannot experience with gadgets is physical activity. When kids play a dash game, they're not really running. The only part of their bodies that move are their fingers when they control the tablet. But in real play, kids get to exercise their legs when they run like the wind, or their arms too when climb monkey bars.

They get to feel that thrill when they slide down!

They can also feel the cooling and refreshing effect of water when they take a dip on a hot day, as well as the slight tickling feeling as bubbles pop by their skin.

Kids can also feel the soft texture of Johnson's Baby Powder and the refreshing feeling they get when us moms powder them up after showering!

.... these and so much more!

From left to right: Host Eliza Santiago, Fiona Sandoval, Monica Javier, Kris de Guzman, and Trina Tanlapco

I know that a lot of us moms forget to really let our kids play for real outdoors because of our busy schedules and the 10,001 things going on in our minds everyday. And it's good to know that it's not just me who forgets. I felt a lot better after hearing the mommy speakers during the #PlayForReal event share their sentiments as well as to how some of them tend to forget how to really play with their kids, etc. I'm a stay-at-home mom and I do play with Rain. I'm lucky I can do that because I stay at home with her. But I can say that I still need to really play with her more. Not "play" with her with half a mind on the blog post that I need to write, for example. I need to play more tea parties with her, or play with her little toys WITH her. Not just let her play with her toys. There are a lot of real-play opportunities for parents and children. We just need to be more imaginative!

Like a simple bath-time can be converted into a real-play opportunity! Just splash around with your little one, make bubbles, and play with bath toys! Let their imagination run wild!

After the #PlayForReal event, I really cut down Rain's iPad and television time. Before, as soon as we come down to hang out in the living room, I would automatically turn on the TV so she can watch her Disney Junior. Now, she starts her day by concentrating on playing with her toys in the living room, and I don't turn on the TV at all until she tells me that she wants to watch. Same thing with her iPad. I don't give it to her if she doesn't ask for it. And she doesn't always ask for it so I'm happy with that :-) I also learned during the event that if you're an office-goer, you can show your kid's yaya how to really play with your child. This way, even if your not home, your kid will still develop his senses through sensory play!

So thank you so much Johnson's Baby for reminding us parents to play with our kids as much as we can. After all, real playing is what being a kid is all about! Let's not deprive them of that.

P.S. Excited to try out this #PlayForReal set and make bath crayons and much more for our sensory play! Will share the activities here also soon! :-)

Being the wife and designated photographer The Pickiest Eater is not 100% easy. It's fun, but of course, from all the food trips, it's hard to go on a diet. I know size shouldn't really matter, but as a personal preference, of course I want to try to go back in shape, or at least lose a couple of pounds more. Another challenge I face with food trips is that I'm almost always constipated (sorry for giving you too much information). Food trip + constipation = not good. So recently I tried taking this senna leaves tea. It works, but not really immediately. You have to drink it before going to bed so in the morning, that's when you'll find yourself rushing to the bathroom to do the deed.

But a friend of mine introduced me to another drink. A drink that helps burn fat, detoxifies almost immediately, but at the same time gives you energy that will last you throughout the day! It's My Slim Yerba Mate Drink.

This little bottle looks and tastes like a refreshing strawberry juice. Pour it over a glass with lots of ice and it's heaven especially in this hot humid summer! I couldn't believe that this drink was sugar free because it still tastes sweet (but not too sweet at the same time).

Let's highlight the three important ingredients of my Slim...

1.) Palatinose™ - the better energy.

Palatinose™ is the trade name for isomaltulose. It is a natural constituent of honey and sugar cane. And scientific terms aside, the thing you would like to know about this is that more fat is burned when Palatinose™ is used as a carbohydrate source compared with sugar. (source of research from Nutriscience.com.au)

2.) Finomate® (EFLA®920) - Finomate® is a brand name of a green mate leaf extract which has the following key characteristics:

Proven efficacy on weight loss and increase of vitality & energy
Multiple modes of action to improve weight control and vitality & energy
Finomate® is a very efficient and safe dietary ingredient for weight loss formulations and for modern wellness or sports nutrition. In addition, Green Mate is GRAS listed.

Research from Finomate.com

3.) Carnipure™ - Carnipure is L-Carnetine who's primary role is to move fatty acids into your the mitochondria within the cells of your body to be used as a source of energy. In other words, it allows the stored fatty acids and burns it while we do our daily physical activities.

The first time I drank a bottle of my Slim was one night after dinner. After only about an hour or so, I could already feel my stomach making tickling vibrations. And not long after, I went to the bathroom to make number 2. I felt like all the bad toxins flush out from mo body! And then after , I needed to go again! To summarize, I took three trips to the bathroom on my first night! This is also why they recommend drinking this drink when you're at the comfort of your own home, and only twice a week. I cannot imagine drinking this while I'm in a public place, with no assurance if there's a clean toilet around. That's how quick this drink detoxifies! It's perfect to drink after the days we go on food trips.

My Slim also comes in a dietary supplement pill. Aside from Finominate® and Carnipure™, this also has two other key elements:

GarCitrin™. It is Garcomoa Cambogio which helps reduce appetite, blocks an enzyme in your body which prevents carbohydrates to be stored as fat, and it also burns fat rapidly.
Green Tea Extract (EGCG). As some of you may know already, green tea supposedly helps in losing weight. It increases fat-burning, helps in fat loss, improves brain function, and improves physical performance.

Here's the nutritional facts of the my Slim Capsules

My Slim Capsules has become part of my daily routine. Take it twice a day, after meals. It's really a delicious way of boosting energy, burning fat, and detoxifying!

The Yerba Mate Drink ( Ready to Drink bottle) is priced at Php 89.00. It is available in all 7 eleven , Mercury Drugstores , Watsons, Robinsons supermarket, Southstar drugstores, Landmark Supermarket, Rose Pharmacy, LCC Bicol, Three Sixty Pharmacy, St. Joseph Drugstores, Budget Mart Boracay, 24 Seven Quickmart Boracay, Lopues East Center – Dept Store Bacolod, 360 Pharmacy – Cebu, NCCC HB1- Davao

While the MySlim – Slimming Capsule ( 30 capsules per bottle ) is priced at Php 540.00, and is available in Mercury Drugstores, SouthStar Drugstores, Watsons, Landmark Supermarket, and Rose Pharmacy, LCC Bicol, Topdrug Pharmacy by Ansons Supermarket, St. Joseph Drugstore, Lopues East Center Bacolod, 360 Pharmacy – Cebu. NCCC HB1- Davao
MySlim – Yerba Mate Drink ( Sachet ) – Php 276.00 / 1box ( 4 sachets) ( Available in all Southstar drugstores, Landmark Supermarket, Robinsons Supermarket, Three Sixty Pharmacy, LCC Bicol, Budget Mart Boracay, 24 Seven Quickmart Boracay, Lopues East Center Bacolod, 360 Pharmacy – Cebu, NCCC HB1- Davao)

You may also do direct orders/inquiries by calling (632) 9279227 , or you may text 0998-994-8888 (no calls will be entertained in this mobile number). Just look for Ms. Frances from 9am – 6pm (Free Shipping Nationwide for min purchase of 450 pesos). You can also order online www.vidanutriscience.com

Follow them on Facebook (My Slim) and Instagram (@MySlimDetox), and check out their official website at vidanutriscience.com

I still remember when I gave birth to Rain. As most of you may know, she's currently my only child. Sure I was nervous and all about being a first-time mom. Though I had plenty of help from family and relatives, it was still nerve-wrecking. But there's one thing that made me quite nervous that I never really thought of before. It was the fact that me and Richie would be her first playmate. Will she like my play ideas? Will she be entertained? Or will she be bored?

Fact is, we don't really have to think too hard about it. The important thing that you are there to play along with your child. Aside from the fact that babies learn things about the world through play, the important thing is the bonding between you and your child. The activity really doesn't matter. As long as you do it with your child.

Anyway, when I take Rain to go outside for a ride in her scooter, I have to make sure she's all set to have a long play time. Because usually we would go around a block, and of course it's hard to be outside in the streets when she suddenly needs to peepee. Same thing when we go to the mall. Or on a long road trip. It's times like that that she needs comfortable diaper that will keep her dry and at the same time will be convenient when it comes to changing. Just like Huggies® Dry Pants!

Huggies® Dry Pants is perfect for Rain who's active, playful, and may I say out-going? She's a busy busy active baby! Especially now that she's going to start school very soon!

The key is the comfortable all-around elastic waistband which makes it easy to put on. No need for a changing table because all you have to do is pull the diaper up like you would a normal underpants.

It's perfect for active toddlers like Rain who likes to run around, and recently loves to jump on the bed or jump from our sofa to her playing mattress on the floor. (Yep she's a dare angel!). No matter how much she moves, I'm confident it will stay on.

And as easy it is to put on, it's also very easy to remove once it's soiled. Just tear-away the side seams and dispose properly!

Huggies® Dry Pants is clinically proven to help prevent diaper rash. Thanks to its quick dry layer which quickly pulls liquid away from your baby's skin.

And thanks to the 100% breathable outer cover, you babies will feel comfortable and fresh when they wear it.

Huggies® Baby Gentle Care Wipes

Did you know that Huggies® also has baby wipes? I just found out when I got ours! Meet the Huggies® Baby Gentle Care Wipes! It's very gentle on a baby's skin because it's got Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. It's also of course dermatological tested and pH balanced and there's no fragrance, no soap, nor alcohol in this product. You can really say it was really created with a baby's sensitive skin in mind.

This Huggies Gentle Care Baby Wipe is so cute! 🐻🐻🐻 Huggie Bear! (Is that his name? Haha!) anyway, it's fragrance-free, soap-free, and alcohol-free! #bear #babywipes #PlaytimeWithHuggies
A photo posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Jun 11, 2015 at 1:40am PDT

The thickness of each wipe is thick enough to make it strong enough for any mess. Oh, and the bear design on the sheet is an adorably added surprise!

It is products like these that make us mommies breeze through mommy-hood! Thank you so much Huggies® for Rain's stash of Dry Pants and Baby Gentle Care wipes! She loves them, obviously. Thank you for making a top-quality diaper affordable for us moms too! A diaper that costs around P280+ for a pack of 30 diapers (if I'm not mistaken) is totally a great value for money! In fact, that's kind of the second most important thing ;-)

#HuggiesPantsUp

#PlaytimeWithHuggies

For more information and for other Huggies® products, visit their official website at huggies.com.ph. To get updates on their upcoming promotions, like them on Facebook: huggiesph

If you're like my husband, Mr. Pickiest Eater who loves watching TV series and movies, then you too will be excited like a fresh grad getting his pay check for the first time when you hear Globe's new partnership with HOOQ. An online tool that can give Globe Tattoo customers exclusive access to lots and lots of shows and movies like you wouldn't believe! And you can access it all right from your tablet or mobile phone! How awesome is that?!? It's like Spotify for videos!!!

HOOQ has a vast library of movies, shows, and television episodes that you can watch. From local shows (ABSCBN, GMA, Regal Entertainment, and Viva Communications.)

And for international, the library includes Sony Pictures and Warner Brothers Entertainment.

Tattoo customers can enjoy UNLIMITED online streaming, and you can also have the option to download it and watch it offline. This means I can pre-download shows while I have wifi at home, then watch the video while on the plane going to Palawan or something. You can download up to 5 videos total. You can also hook up your HOOQ up to 5 devices. Your smartphone, laptop, tablet, what have yous.

Okay, so how much? And what does this include?

Exclusive access to HOOQ = starting at Plan 1,299
Combined access to HOOQ with Spotify or NBA = starting at Plan 1,599
Access to all three (HOOQ, Spotify, and NBA) = starting at Plan 1,999
All plans include 1 Mbps minimum speed up to 15 Mbps
Free landline
Free unlimited calls to Globe and TM
Free Wi-Fi modem

For video fanatics who just can't get enough (and by fanatics I mean my husband), in case you exceed your data, there's the Tattoo home volume boost that you can avail of to make sure you have consistent streaming / download speeds. If you're not sure how much speed you actually need, Tattoo Home will be implementing their 3-month program, where wired customers can get an additional 50GB on top of their existing plan data allowance. So one you breach 50% of your existing plan data allowance, you'll get a text message alert. With this, you can really track your usage.

HOOQ for Globe Mobile Smartphones

If for now you're planning to just use HOOQ with your Globe / TM mobile phone, just go to https://www.hooq.tv/ph, sign up and make your account, and then for the mode of payment, you can pay through your Globe/TM mobile bill/prepaid load for only P199 good for 30 days. Option to use credit card will be coming soon!

Once you've created your account, you can then download the app in your mobile phone / tablet. The app is available in iTunes and Play Store.

I fiddled around with the app earlier and saw that they have FRIENDS!!!!! Okay that's more than enough reason already to sign up! My whole family loves loves loves watching Friends. For me it's the funniest sitcom until this very day!

I'm also really excited for my little Rainbow! She can very easily watch lots of movies or shows for kids during our travels when she's bored in the car. This can save me a lot of time downloading movies, and then transferring it to Rain's tablet! Thank you Globe and HOOQ for this promising partnership!

Like Globe Tattoo on Facebook for more details and to be updated with their latest promotions!

AWOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!

If you're like me who has a weird obsession (sort-of) on cellphone casings or any other cellphone accessories, then you're also gonna be thrilled that Digital Walker is having a Great 2-day Sale!!!! Up to 70% off!!!! That's insane!!! And I'm excited!!!

Digital Walker's Walker Madness Sale is happening at Rockwell Tent, showing off a lot of awesome tech accessories accessories! It is going to happen on July 4 to 5, 2015 so make sure to mark your calendars!!!

See you all there! :-) Spread the word!!!

The first thing that comes to mind when we hear L-Glutathione is "whiter skin". And it's pretty popular here in the Philippines because a lot of people prefer to have whiter skin. I have to admit I am one of those people) This is ironic because a lot of foreigners who have white skin spend a lot on tanning products. Truly, we always want what we don't have haha!

Now I'm not saying that it's better to have white skin. I don't want to influence people of that. But it IS my personal preference to get a bit lighter. And after googling up on the tons of benefits that L-Glutathione actually has, it blew my mind and so I decided to give it a shot!

Thanks to a friend for introducing SNOW Caps Dietary Supplement! It's got Premium 500mg of L-Glutathione which they also refer to as the miracle enzyme. In each SNOW Cap capsule, you can be sure you are getting just the right amount of L-Glutathione (reduced) that our body needs. It also has 100mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid, and 100mg Non-Acidic Vitamin C.

L- Glutathione has lots of good benefits, not just for outer appearances. In fact, the whitening part is just a side-effect of using Glutathione. The real benefits are astounding! (Research based on this website)

It helps our immune system. When Glutathione levels are low, our immunity follows. So when we take a glutathione supplement, we also increase our immune system.

Acts as a powerful Antioxidant. Once Glutathione is used up, the recycling process begins. Lots of reduced glutathione in the body means lower cellular toxicity levels and again, stronger immunity.

It doesn't only detoxify the body. It detoxifies the brain as well. Taking Glutathione protects the brain from severe damage caused by heavy metal deposits. This means it helps shoo away root causes of many cognitive disorders plus it also improves cognitive function and memory throughout the aging process (My memory sucks. So this is good news for me!)

Glutathione is a potent chelator. What's a chelator? According to google,

Chelators are small molecules that bind very tightly to metal ions. I'm not sure what that exactly means but main point is that it helps in cellular response, transport and excretion of heavy toxic metals.

Good for the liver! When Glutathione levels are high, the workload put on the liver is lessened, giving it more time to repair itself. In turn, this helps lessen inflammation of the liver (which is the cause of liver cirrhosis and impaired liver function )

It is Anti-inflamatory. Inflammation is the leading cause of almost all diseases known to date. So needless to say, it is deadly. But to save you from all the medical terms, glutathion can definitely help relieve symptoms and pain for chronic inflammatory problems such as asthma, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis (But please don't take my word for it. Always consult with your doctor!)

Then of course, come the beautification part!

Glutathione is anti-aging. Glutathione helps eliminate and prevent formation of free radicals which is one of the leading causes of aging. Free radicals and oxidative damage damages our cells, making us feel tired and old and unhealthy.

Glutathione improves skin quality! With regular use, you will find that your skin will start giving off a healthy glow, reduces wrinkles and dry spots as well. Glutathione has the ability to reduce melanin production that's why people use it to whiten their skin.

And did you know that as we age, our glutathione levels also drop. Plus of course add everyday life stress, and the Earth's pollution in the equation. And sadly, with the types of food we eat as well. Because of this, we really have to take care of ourselves, and taking Glutathione supplements daily is an easy way to do just that.

SNOW Cap is available at Mercury Drugstores, Watsons and SouthStar Drugstores and costs 1,495.00 per box (contains 30 capsules ). Only one capsule is required per day, so a box is good for one month more or less. And yes, in case you're a bit skeptical, it is FDA approved (FR# 64597) ;-)

Now, in case you want to take another step in getting a healthy skin glow, you might want to try Snow Skin Whitening Soap.

It's different from other whitening soaps I've tried. First of all, the bar is clear. No color. Usually the other whitening soaps I've tried are orange.

It's also amazing how super clear it is! As clear as glass!

Okay so what else is special about this whitening soap? First of all, it's got 7 pant extracts from the Swiss Alps. These 7 plant extracts include:

Mallow Extract - good for wrinkles and fine lines, and speeds up cell regeneration
Peppermint Extract - tones skin, minimizes pores, reduces swelling, restores elasticity
Primula Veris Extract- treats acne, pimples, and skin blemishes
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract - helps treat acne, rashes, cuts and wounds.
Veronica Officinalis Extract - sometimes used to stop foot perspiration, treats wounds, and heals itching
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract - anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Gives the skin a calming and soothing effect
Achillea Millefolium Extract - helps with dry and damaged skin, reduces flaking too.

It's also got ACE-B3 (an anti-oxidant complex) which basically is a good combination of Vitamin C to protect skin from photo-damage, Vitamin E for defense against free radicals, Aloe Vera Extract to protect and moisturize skin, and Niacinamide B3 (helps in skin clarifying and whitening)

Snow skin whitening soap :) Each time I use it, it gives my skin a super squeaky clean feeling. Literally. My skin literally felt squeaky in a good way because that way I know it's working :-) I'm happy with the effect on my skin :) Must be because of the 7 plant extracts it has! Anyway, on the blog soon! @snowwhitening @snowgluta #WhiteVanity
A photo posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Jul 5, 2015 at 11:32pm PDT

The first time I used it, I immediately felt the difference. The instructions said to leave it on your skin for 2-3 minutes (body and face). While waiting (and singing a song or 2 haha), I can already my skin squeak, especially when I start rinsing it. I like the feeling because I know it's doing its job. My skin just feels really clean!

And after a few days of using, I started to see and feel a certain glow when I look at the mirror. Goodbye oily face!

I'm happy I got to try this soap and I'm sure this won't be the last time I would be using it. It's a bit expensive compared to normal soaps (149php per bar) but I've always believed that you get what you pay for. I've had one too many instances that prove this mantra. And also, as always, it's always best to test if first to see if it works well with your own skin.

Mommies, keep in mind that this soap is not suitable for kids under 3 years of age. Not that you would. But at least I mentioned it for my peace of mind ;-)

Snow Skin Whitening Soap is available in Mercury Drug and South Star Drug at 149 Php per bar.

Snow products are one of the many awesome products exclusively distributed by Vida Nutriscience. Also check out MySlim detox!

Visit Vida Nutriscience' official website at vidanutriscience.com. Follow SNOW Cap on Facebook and on Instagram @nowwhitening

I don't know about you, but I've always found delight in visiting Daiso Japan! They have so many cute, stylish and practical stuff for the home that will make you say "Hey, I need this!". The best part? The affordable price! So when I heard about Daiso Japan's Home & Kitchen Festival with prices starting at P88, I knew I had to make another trip there STAT!

“Home & Kitchen Festival,” features super cool and stylish stuff for your home!

Doing some general cleaning? Daiso's got an 8-piece variety sponge!

Great not only for cleaning but for art too! Use these sponge as paint stamps to make different patterns on paper or on walls too! Have a messy but fun time with your kids!

They also have point cleaning brushes for those hard-to-reach spaces or hard-to-clean objects like the inside of a bottle, etc. Would love to get one and test it out soon!

Got plenty toys laying around? If you have a toddler, then you most probably do. A messy living room with scattered toys is a normal scene in our house. And this collapsible storage box is just what the doctor prescribed. Saves so much space when the box is not in use and folded up. At the same time it looks very stylish when in use, that it won't look like clutter mess.

They've got other designs nice designs for mommy too!

Daiso Japan also has these pretty hand towels....

...which can actually be used as 'Furoshiki' (a traditional wrapping cloth they use to wrap their gifts in or to pack some stuff in for transportation.)

Now these look really pretty! I never would have thought that these things would be for laundry! They're Daiso Japan's stain-removing washing balls.

I'm not sure exactly how this works. But I'm so intrigued to try it out! They also have some really affordable fabric deodorizer.

And if you need to add more clothes line in your home, they've got that too! And a nice one too because it has gaps to evenly put space in between the hangers, which has always been a problem for me.

Don't have a designated area for putting your newly arrived mail? Brighten up your wall with this colorful wall pocket! A pocket where you can easily slide in new mail, bills, and even your house or car keys!

And if you're looking for inexpensive scent sprays to make your home smell nicer, Daiso Japan has these home deodorizers in light musk and mimosa scents.

These and more on Daiso Japan's Home Festival! Moms, I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say I believe they just made our lives a bit better with these practical finds that have excellent value for money ;-)

　　Daiso Japan is one of the retail formats under Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., which holds the exclusive sub-license to sell authentic Daiso merchandise from Japan and operate the legitimate Daiso Japan store concept in the Philippines.

Get more updates on Daiso Japan Philippines!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaisoJapanPH?ref=hl or @DaisoJapanPH
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaisoJapanPH or @DaisoJapanPH and
Instagram: http://instagram.com/daisophilippines or @daisophilippines

Photos from Daiso Japan

Rain, Richie, and I felt like we walked inside the buffet of Willy Wonka last Sunday when we went to Spectrum's Sweet Sunday Brunch. It's Fairmot Hotel's special Sunday Buffet filled with delicious meals and special sweet endings! It's every Sunday which started last June 28 (12 noon until 3 p.m.) and will only be for a limited time. This special brunch is brought to you by three very special sweet makers! Switzerland's LINDT, United States' GHIRARDELLI, Spain's VALOR, and Germany's HARIBO!

Upon entering Spectrum, 2 cute life-sized Haribo bears will greet you! It's hard not to check out what's going on in Spectrum when you just happen to pass by with these two huge bears on display.

The tables centerpieces composed of scattered candies! I felt like I was in a children's party! An upscale one, that is.

And then there it was... the candy and dessert buffet! As much as I would have loved to try all of them, I could only slide so much down in my tummy. But everything was just really so pretty! It was indeed a candy wonderland!

See those hanging thingies? They're marshmallows made from scratch I think! So fluffy and not too sweet! I should have gotten more! Also, a tip: See that bowl of Haribo gummy bears? Rain was lucky to see a huge gummy bear at the bottom of the bowl!

Every gummy bear lover's dream! Giant gummy bears! look for it on the gummy bears bowl here at #SweetSundayBrunch at #Spectrum 🍭🍭🍭 #Ghirardelliph #lindtph #valorph #hariboph
A photo posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Jul 18, 2015 at 10:34pm PDT

So I dug it up for her :-)

And here are more photos of the delicious and creative sweets at Spectrum by Spectrum's dessert chefs led by Chef Nikki Misa !

Of course, a dessert area wouldn't be complete without OREOS! They have a Wicked Oreos station where they deep-fry Oreos for you!

But of course before indulging on the desserts, feast on Spectrum's delicious selection of food! I always start with sushi!

Cold cuts and cheese? Yes, please!

I also thought their greens section was really beautiful and full of color!

And of course they've got lots of meat! Like this roast beef which I had thinly sliced and bathe in gravy! I got my inspiration from Dandre. Mommy Practicality's genius son who was sitting right in front of me. Then order a cup of white steaming rice. Oooh la la! For more on the meat, check out my husband's post on The Pickiest Eater ;-)

This is the kiddie meal area. A very cheesy macaroni and cheese with sliders and colored breaded hotdogs.

At the very end of the buffet is a cool rolling-pin-it-yourself table where kids can knead or stretch or roll pin their own dough, select toppings, and have the baking chefs there bake it for you and brought to your table.

Tadaaaa! Here's Rain's creation! Chocolate pizza ala-Rain!

I helped Rain with the toppings otherwise she would have just sprinkled anything there. I added chocolate chip, cookie dough, and Rain added the pink stuff. Not even sure what it was.

Rain designed her own cupcake last Sunday at @fairmontmakatihotel's #SweetSundayBrunch at #Spectrum ! #lindtph #valorph #hariboph #Ghirardelliph
A video posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Jul 21, 2015 at 1:35am PDT

And while the adults stay a while longer for chika time, the kids can go up to the 2nd floor where where they can design their own cupcakes! There was also a movie playing so the kids can just hang out there and watch and design cupcakes while waiting for their parents to finish talking.

This is Rain's first creation. I think it's cute! Rain really had fun and so did we! I had to pry her away from the cupcake making room. It's really a fun experience for the family! Come hungry!

Spectrum's Sweet Sunday Brunch is Php 2,777 per head. But children from 6-12 years old get 50% off!

Learn more about this Sweet Sunday brunch on Fairmont's website here. And learn more about Spectrum here.

Don't get left behind! Follow them on their social media for more updates!

Facebook: /FairmontMakati
Twitter: @FairmontMakati
Instagram: @fairmontmakatihotel

I remember back in the day when I would have extreme cramps each time 'Aunt Flow' would visit me. I would use one of those huge rubber heat bags that takes quite a while to prepare. You need to heat some water first and then pour it slowly inside the rubber heat bag. It works well for a while but then I start encountering some problems. Like a leak, and not to mention that it's so huge to maneuver around parts of your body that ache. And because of the shape, it doesn't really quite settle comfortably against my body.

Well, gone are the days where we need to worry about those things. Kimochi Aroma Pillows makes relieving body pains easier! (and far much fashionable too!). These pretty Kimochi Aroma pillows have combined Aromatherapy + Thermotherapy to remedy body pains!

Kimochi Aroma Pillows have a unique mixture of different grains and seeds inside that very easily absorbs and gives off heat or coldness. All you need to do is pop it in the microwave for a few seconds (depending on the size of the pillow). This small one in the picture took only 15-20 seconds for it to get hot. You also have to be careful that it's not too hot so you won't accidentally burn your skin.

With other heat pads, once the heat subsides, you need to start boiling water again which will take a while. With Kimochi pillows, just pop it back in the microwave. It's that easy!

To use it as a cold compress, just put your Kimochi pillow in a plastic (maybe in a ziploc), and put it in the freezer and wait for it to cool. That's it! I guess for cold compress, you have to designate one Kimochi pillow as your cold compress and always put it in the freezer. So when the time comes that you need a cold compress, it will be readily available.

Another thing that really sets Kimochi Aroma pillows apart from other heat pads is the relaxing aroma it emits. Whenever I use it, it actually smells like I'm in a spa! So imagine how much more relaxed you will feel as you relieve pain whilst smelling the therapeutic aroma of a Kimochi pillow! Aaaaah heaven!

I love how it comes in different sizes that fit different needs. (Not to mention the plenty fabric designs! Check them out here!) I use the smallest one for my hand, the long one for my arms, etc.

And because of the beads inside, each pillow perfectly embraces whatever contour of your body that needs some heating (or cooling). It was so convenient using it as a heated arm pad while I work.

The smallest one is the hand warmer (P70). Size is 8cm x 11cm. Ideal to use for puffy or sore eyes, sinus relief, headache relief, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand / finger pains, and can be used as a comfy wrist pad when you use your computer mouse!

The next size is the wrist type (P120). Size is 7cm x 9cm. It's got the same ideal use as the hand warmer but since this is longer, you can also use this pain on your wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) or on the when you have pains in your forearm.

Next is the square type (P230). Size is 16cm x 19cm. The dimensions of this pillow is perfect for menstrual cramps / stomach ache, lower back pain, shoulders, joint, knee, and can also be used to give extra comfort for children during bed time.

And last but not least, the 3 cut wrap around (P430). Its size is 15cm x 39 cm which is big enough to relieve large areas from stiff shoulders and neck, to swollen legs, and muscular sprain. Still, it;s also still great for menstrual and stomach pain, and lower back pain.

With the price of Kimochi Aroma Pillows, I think they're perfect to give as a gift, or even as giveaways! I, for one, would be thrilled to receive one as a gift. (You may order online here!)

Because I'm feeling a bit of carpal-tunnel-y pain on my hand (probably from fiddling with my phone ahaha 😅), I'm getting quick comfort from my Kimochi aroma pillow! Just 15-20 seconds in the microwave and it was already super hot! I love it!😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 @kimochiaromapillows
A photo posted by Rina Zamora 🌈 (@rinasrainbow) on Jul 21, 2015 at 9:34am PDT

As a mom of an active toddler, I frequently develop body pains here and there. Mostly minor but still can't be ignored. And having these Kimochi Aroma Pillows at home makes it easier for me to quickly remedy those pains. I think I'm going to be addicted to this. True to its word, Kimochi (which means good mood in Japanese), is an excellent way to chase all the bad pains away!

Learn more about Kimochi Aroma's other products on their official website: http://kimochiaroma.com/

And follow them on their social media accounts on...

Facebook: Kimochi Aroma Pillows

Instagram: @KimochiAromaPillows

Twitter: @kimochiaroma

Every year on the month of October (Rain's birth month), I'm always thankful for the fact that I have a nice mother-in-law that enjoys preparing themed parties for Rain's birthday. It's like having my own party planner (hehehe thanks Mom you rock!!!)

But the thing is, not everyone is like my mom-in-law. Not everyone has the time to prepare and plan parties. And quite frankly, I'm one of those people. If it weren't for mom, Rain's parties would be less fun. I'm a lazy planner.

So this is when event specialists come in very handy! Save yourself all the stress and just go to a reputable event specialist to do all the work for you! An amazing event specialist like Sweetheart Balloons!

Sweetheart Balloons has the complete package! With them, you'll be worry-free in planning your dream party. Just worry about your guest list! I saw beautiful photos of their works. And man, their set up, especially the balloon decor, blew me away! I mean look at them! (And on a side note, I can't believe how lavish kids parties are now!):

Check this out! The ceiling is practically covered in balloons! It's very intricate work and it really transformed the place into a different world!

This is my favorite! Look how they made the silver diamond balloons into big snowflakes for this Frozen party theme?! Pretty awesome!

So like I mentioned earlier, Sweetheart Balloons Event Specialist is more than just balloons. They also have hosting services, the greatest magicians, acrobats shows, magic shows, food stalls and more! And what's convenient is that they have packages that will suit every budget and every need. Hold your breath!:

PROMO PACKAGE

2 sets Balloon pillar w/ Mother balloon topper
10 sets Table centerpiece w/ 12" printed balloon topper
1 pc 4x4 Tarpaulin w/ personalized theme & baby picture
50 pcs Balloonderitas

PACKAGE 1

2 sets Balloon pillar w/ mylar 1
0 sets Table centerpiece w/ mylar
1 pc 4x4 Tarpaulin w/ personalized theme & baby picture
100 pcs Balloonderitas

PACKAGE 2

2 sets Balloon pillar w/ mylar
10 sets Table centerpiece w/ mylar
1 pc 4x6 Tarpaulin w/ personalized theme & baby picture
4 rows Link balloon ceiling or 100 pcs Balloonderitas
1 pc Entrance arch balloon
10sets clusters

PACKAGE 3

1 set Balloon arch w/ small pillar, planters front w/ mylar
1 pc 4x6 Tarpaulin w/ personalized theme & baby picture
10 pcs Table centerpiece w/ mylar
4 rows Link balloon for the ceiling
2 sets Balloon pillar w/ mylar (Entrance)
1 pc Balloon burst w/ candies, confetti & 15 pcs sml balloon inside
10 sets clusters

PACKAGE 4

1 set Balloon arch
1 pc 4x6 Tarpaulin w/ personalized theme & baby picture
10 sets Table centerpiece w/ mylar
2 sets Balloon pillar w/ mylar (Entrance)
1 pc Balloon burst w/ candies, confetti & 15 pcs small balloon inside
25 sets Cluster w/ floating balloons (For the ceiling design)
Styro Backdrop for rent (Any character)

PACKAGE 5 (Deluxe package)

Theme Full styro backdrop
1 set balloon pillar
4 sets planters & link front Link balloon ceiling (4 rows)
50 sets Clusters (20 w/ mylar & 20 w/ printed rubber) with 80pcs balloonderitas
10 sets Table centerpiece with mylar
Entrance styro with balloon pillar

PACKAGE 6 (Sulit package)

Theme Full styro backdrop with balloon pillar & planters balloon Link balloon ceiling
20 sets Ceiling clusters & balloonderitas
10 sets Table centerpiece
Styro entrance with 1pair Balloon pillar

PREMIUM PACKAGE (For Big venue)

Theme Full styro backdrop (10ft height x25ft width)
1 pair balloon pillar
4 sets planters & link front Cake arch Swags & link balloon with 5" ceiling
60 sets Balloon cluster (30 w/ mylar balloon & 30 w/ printed rubber) with 120pcs Balloonderitas
15 sets Table centerpiece with 18" mylar topper
Entrance styro with balloon arch

And here are the PARTY THEMES that they’ve got:

Frozen
Hello Kitty (Sanrio)
Mickey Mouse & Friends
Disney’s Cars
Toy Story
Circus Carnival
Barbie Paris
Alice in Wonderland
Candyland
F1 Racing
Nascar
Barbie Diamond Castle
Lego Land
Ninja Go
Star Wars
Hollywood
Strawberry Shortcake
Hanna Montana (Rock & roll)
Pororo
Seasame Street
Justice League
Jungle Safari
Under the Sea (Nemo, Ariel & Dolphin)
Jake in the Neverland
Hot Wheels
Precious Moments
Avengers
Disney’s Up
Barnyard
Basketball
Sofia the First
Disney Princess
Winnie the Pooh
Barney
Tinkerbell (Fairies)
Dora
M&M
Garden theme (Flowers & butterflies)
Care Bear
Dinosaur
Cowboy
Baby Einstien
Disney’s Aladdin (Aladdin & Jasmine)
Noah's Arc
Mario Brothers
Sponge Bob Luau
Fashion
Bratz Rock & roll
Kung Fu Panda
Ben 10
Peter Pan
Magic theme
Olympic
Winx fashion
Power Rangers
Surfing
Angry Bird
Pokemon
Charlie Chocolate factory

But wait! There’s more services offered to make your party jam-packed with fun activities!

Face painting
Glitter tattoo
Combination of Glitter tattoo & Face painting.
Nail art
Kiddie Salon

And to make sure the amazing moments are captured, they also have:

Photo & Video (Raw materials only)

with 1CD Hi-resolution Unlimited shot & 2pcs DVD edited Video

Photo (RAW only) with 1CD Hi-resolution Unlimited shot

Photo (RAW only) with 1CD Hi-resolution Unlimited shot (With 100pcs 4R)

For photo and video packages that include pretty albums and more:

Photo & Video (A)
1 pc Photo album (Hard bound)
70 pcs picture 1 pc CD raw picture (Hi-resolution)
2 pcs DVD video
1 pc 11x14 Blow up picture w/ frame

Photo & Video (B)
1 pc 8x10 Magazine type album (PVC type)
120pcs picture w/ layout (Water & scratch proof)
1 pc CD raw picture (Hi-resolution)
2 pcs DVD video
1 pc 11x14 Blow up picture w/ frame

Photo & Video (C)
2pc 8x10 Magazine type album (Coffee table type)
Water & scratch proof 1 pc CD raw picture (Hi-resolution)
3 pcs DVD video
1 pc 11x14 Blow up picture w/ frame

To really complete your themed party, how about bringing your child’s favorite character to life? Yes. They’ve got mascots too! And experienced hosts to lead the flow of your party!

Cosplay CLOWN w/ sound system
PARTYHOST W/ MAGIC (With sound system)
Partyhost + Illussion magic (With sound system)
Jive Mini concert (Without sound system)
Atienza Brothers Juggler
Yoyo Master
Neutron Acrobats
Dynamic acrobats
Exodus Acrobats
Zion Show Apollo - Hosting only with sound system
Shahein - Hosting only with sound system
Chayno - Hosting with magic show & sound system
Vanny - Hosting with magic show & sound system with Illusion
Wizzo - Hosting with magic show & sound system with Illusion
Lou Hilario
Cris Castro
with Illusion & Quick Mask change
with Illusion, Quick Mask change & Costume change
Jeffrey Tam - Close up magic
Aldino - Hosting with illusion & sound system
Bird & Reptile show
Dog & Monkey show
Tectonic Balloon show
Marionettes - 15 to 20 mins

Sweetheart Balloons can also supply you with food carts! (And everything sounds delicious! I’m a sucker for food carts!)

Special Mixballs (Squidball, Fishball & Kikiam) 150 servings
Mini Corn dog Special (100 servings)
3pcs/ serving French fries (120 servings) cheese, sour cream & barbecue
FIC (120 servings) 6 ﬂavors
Nacho king (120 servings) w/ beef, cheese & mushroom
Krispy Krepe (100 Servings)
NY Fries & dip (100 servings) Potato corner (100 servings)
French fries (120 servings) with cheese, beef & mushroom
Twister fries (Tornado) BBQ, Cheese & sour cream
Sorbetes ( Dirty Ice Cream ) (150 servings)
Taho (200 servings)
Big Chill (100 servings)
Fiorgelato 6 ﬂavors (150 servings)
Popcorn cart. Cheese and Barbecue. (100 servings)
Cotton Candy cart (100 servings)
Starbucks 100 servings
Jimini Pizza 100 servings
Figaro Coffee 100 servings
Thumbs up (150 servings)
Regular Hotdog on Stick
Yohgurt Froz froyo (100 servings)
Mini Siopao (Asado)
Ersao Milk tea / Fruit shake
Chicken Nuggets
Pizza Pericos (100 servings)
Fruitas (150 servings)

Need souvenirs too? No problem!

BAGTAGS unlimited for 3hrs
Personalized Stamp on site 100pcs
Photo Booth unlimited (Class A) for 3hrs
Photo Book 80 pcs (New)
That's My Face Dolls (Onsite 48pcs 12cm 8design to choose from with box)
Flipbook 60pages per booklet 3hrs unlimited

If you want to put a photo of your little one on balloons, you can! They have personalized photo balloons too!

Need a birthday cake? Don't fret!:

And my personal favorite! Breath-taking!!!

Sweetheart Balloons are located at Binondo, but they do cater to all locations in Manila, even out of town.

So as you can see, they practically have everything, even the kitchen sink! Upon seeing all these services that they offer, you can really tell that you'll be in good worry-free hands! Now you can start plan your upcoming party with ease. Be it a children's party or a debut or even a wedding, they can do it! And all you need to contact for everything on your check list is just one supplier: Sweetheart Balloons!

Sweetheart Balloons Event Specialist

Address: 823 Salazar St., Binondo, Manila

Contact numbers:
(02) 5249882
(02) 2419917
(02) 2159970
0917-8934393
09209266448
09228934393

www.sweetheartballoons.com.ph
sweetheartballoons@gmail.com
Facebook: Sweetheart Balloons
Instagram: @jevsbrothers

Okay so guys, this is it! You can vote for your favorite restaurant to help them win THE CHOICE Awards!

THE CHOICE

Every month, every week, and almost every day it seems, there's a new restaurant opening in Metro Manila. There are a lot of great new dining choices, side by side with the perennials, the classics that we grew up with. As food bloggers, writers, and members of the F&B industry, we're always very curious about the crowd favorites.

The popular vote, if you will. So,Our Awesome Planet and the Blogger Collective known as the KTG (Kain Tulog Gang) have partnered to conduct the first ever People's Choice for their Favorite Food, Restaurants, Bars, and more~ or simply, "The Choice".

You can participate and answer the survey here:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/TheChoice2015

About The Awards
We conducted an intense first round of voting among ourselves, and our resulting Top Tens have made us very pleased: we feel it's a very diverse and fair representation of all our Metro Manila favorites. The categories are very broad, as they should be in a democratic vote.

However, we'd like to emphasize that this is NOT a "Best of..." list. Our good friends and respected colleagues from The MBKRS are doing an excellent job of recognizing the restaurants and restaurateurs in their prestigious bi-annual awards.

The MBKRS are rightly regarded as the Oscars of our ever growing foodie community. So we'd like "The Choice" to be the Golden Globes~ a bit more irreverent, surely less formal, and yes, it ought to be greatly biased. After all, YOU will be voting for your favorites, this is YOUR CHOICE!!!

The Survey Parameters

1. For the Favorite New Restaurant category, our coverage period includes restaurants that opened between May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015.

2. For the Favorite Out-of-Town Destination, the restaurants must be reached by land in 5 hours; thanks to the TPLex, that includes Baguio!

3. There are 45 questions in this survey and answering this survey should take around 5-10 minutes. It is best to give a definitive answer on each question and feel free to skip if you can't decide.

4. All answers are treated confidential and final once you click on the submit button. One survey response for one person only.

5. Please give us your name and email address for our random validation of the survey responses.

The KTG:
"The KTG is a group of friends who all just happen to be some of the top food bloggers in the Philippines; every one of their individual blogs ranks among the highest ranking and most influential online publications dedicated to food, entertainment, and travel.

The KTG is composed of some of the more senior food bloggers in the country, including Richie Zamora of "The Pickiest Eater in the World', and Richard Co of 'Tales from the Tummy'. Representing the younger generation are "The Hefty Foodie", "The Food Scout", and "Nines vs. Food". And from the world of showbiz, Mr. Chuckie Dreyfus, a foodie who's also a respected tech blogger.

The KTG's objectives are not limited to discovering the best restaurants, however. While it's affectionately called the "Kain Tulog Gang", it's officially participated in relief efforts in Tacloban and Iloilo after Yolanda; and in Metro Manila, this "Kapatiran sa Tulong at Ginhawa" is on a constant mission to contribute in providing joy and comfort to the less fortunate."

The KTG Blogs:

http://www.thepickiesteater.net/
http://www.rinasrainbow.net/
http://www.frannywanny.com/
http://www.thefoodalphabet.com/
http://www.chuckiedreyfus.ph/
http://www.thetummytraveler.ph/
http://www.sugargospice.com/
http://www.talesfromthetummy.com/
http://ericjazfoodies.blogspot.com/
http://www.themommist.com/
http://dude4food.blogspot.com/
http://www.janedchua.com/
http://www.yedylicious.com/
http://heftyfoodie.com/
http://www.thefoodscout.net/
http://www.thepurpledoll.net/
http://www.lynne-enroute.com/
http://www.foodreviewsmanila.com/
http://blogalag.com/
http://bertoinbrogues.com/
http://www.foodinthebag.com/
http://thehungrykat.com/
http://rochkirstin.com/
http://www.ninesvsfood.com/
http://www.pepesamson.com/
http://babeforfood.blogspot.com/
http://www.anotsopopularkid.com/
http://www.googlygooeys.com/

and our fantastic foodie friends from:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/
http://www.clickthecity.com/
http://www.juice.ph/
and the Philippine Star's "Let's Eat" magazine, now nationwide every last Sunday of the month.

BLOSOMEX

Our Awesome Planet, the Philippines #1 Food and Travel Blog and Kain Tulog Gang (KTG), a collective of the top food and lifestyle bloggers in Manila, in partnership with World Food Expo (WOFEX), the Ultimate Food Show Experience in cooperation with Vikings, NIU, and Four Seasons restaurants present the first BLOSOMEX (Blogging and Social Media Expo) on August 8, 2015 Saturday at the SMX Mall of Asia.

Blogging and Social Media Expo (BLOSOMEX), co-located event of the country's biggest and most effective food show, WORLD FOOD EXPO (WOFEX), focuses on exploding the commercial activity in the blogging and social media scene in the Philippines in 2015 and beyond. Blosomex aims to be the catalyst in preparing both the businesses and the bloggers/ social media practitioners to take commercial advantage of the digital opportunities.

Early Bird Registration - P1,497
Regular Walk-In Price - P2,000
To register and purchase tickets for the BLOSOMEX Summit,
please email Blosomex@gmail.com.

PROGRAMME:

8:00am - 9:30am: Registration

9:45am - 10:00am: Introduction

10:00am - 10:30am: ANTON DIAZ, Founder, OurAwesomePlanet.com
Keynote: "State of Food and Travel Blogging in the Philippines"

10:30am - 11:15am: VIP Guest Speaker : Mark Wiens, Founder, Migrationology.com
Keynote: "Food is the Reason YOU Should Travel : Viral Video Blogging in the YOUTUBE Era"

11:15am - 12:00nn: Panel Discussion with Department of Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez

The Global Filipino Fiesta: "The Value of Social Media and Blogging in Promoting Philippine Tourism Worldwide"

*** LUNCHBREAK : 12nn to 1:00pm ***

1:00pm to 2:00pm: VIBER and INSTAGRAM Presentations:"The Future is on The Move; Social Media's Dominant New Directions are on Instant Mobile Apps"

2:00pm to 2:30pm: Spanky Enriquez, Marketing and Social Media Consultant "Restaurant Industry Engagement in the age of Digital Influencers"

2:30pm to 3:00pm: Richie Zamora, My husband, and Founder of www.thepickiesteater.net "Romancing Generation NeXt : Reaching out to the Millennials"

3:00pm to 4:30pm: THE CHOICE: THE OAP/KTG RESTAURANT FAVORITES AWARDS

4:30PM to 5:00pm: Closing Program

5:00PM to 8:00pm: AFTERPARTY COCKTAILS: Sponsored by Zomato

ALI Captial, Corp. (wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc.) and Entenso Equities, Inc. (wholly-owned subsidiary of Puregold Priceclub, Inc.) came together to create a joint venture, in which they called AyaGold, and opened a relaxing mid-market grocery shopping experience on the ground floor of the new wing of the U.P Town Center. Welcome Merkado Supermarket!

It officially opened this morning, July 31, 2015 at the U.P. Town Center. And I was more than happy to be invited to witness the grand opening! Mr. Ayala was sitting in the row right in front of me. I had to fight the urge to take a selfie with him haha!

The opening was quick, simple, and filled with high energy especially when the staff started dancing!

Upon entering, you will already be greeted with a good vibe. That feeling like you're walking down a grand staircase and all the staff looks up at you and greets you with a smile. And from the top of the staircase, you can get a good view of this whole 3,900 sq of a supermarket. The colors are bright and earthy at the same time. With their main color theme being lime green, and earthy brown. It gives off a fresh environmental vibe.

The size of 3,900 sq I would say is just right. It's not too big that it becomes hard to look for stuff (or go back for stuff you forgot to get). At the same time, it's also not too small. In fact, the aisles are quite wide.

And in case you need help finding a specific item, your friendly Merkado staff are always on stand-by to assist you!

I like how they have these huge section signs which makes it all the more easier to navigate yourself around depending on what you need.

The greens and fruits section I would say is the most attractive. It all just screams FRESH and HEALTHY!

This is the only supermarket I've seen with lots of mushrooms including ENOKI!!!! Just P37 per pack :-) I'm so happy! But I still have to Google on ways to cook it haha!

Colorful fruits everywhere!

They have potted herbs too!

And for their meat section, I love how it's covered in clear glass. It looks so clean and sanitized. This way, the meat can be protected from human sneezes and what not. Everything looks so fresh!

Meat section

Poultry section

Fish section

And they've got a nice looking salad bar.

cheese and wine section Merkado Supermarket

And don't forget the cheese and wine section! There's a whole other aisle of alcoholic drinks there don't worry! :-)

I love the mix of local and imported merchandises that they carry. A lot of the things I saw are stuff that I don't often see in the supermarkets near us. So going around Merkado Supermarket is really a delight for home cooks, and snack enthusiasts (me. Hehehe).

Almost all jaws dropped when we saw their beautiful selection of ice cream! (I should have bought that Twix ice cream). Ben and Jerry's, Twix, M&Ms,...

To Carmen's Best and Cold Stone!

They've got quite a selection too for beverages. Most of the imported ones on this picture I'm not even familiar with.

Here are just some of the imported candies and chocolates there. And this Mug Shot looks really interesting! Clever name too!

Merkado Supermarket also has lots of other stuff . Hello Kitty and Lock and Lock lovers will be thrilled with this rack.

They've got school supplies.

They've got baby stuff. (Avent for crying out loud!). But they also have Pigeon for a more affordable option :-)

And when you realize you might not have time to cook dinner, there's also a Chooks to Go counter beside the bakery section. Their opening promo is Buy One Get One! Awesome deal!

Finally ready to pay? Merkado Supermarket has 23 cashier counters that ALL accept CASH and CARD TRANSACTIONS! Now that's convenient!

And of course they also have their own value card called the Green Card. Where you can get rebate on the points you get. They were giving it out for free the first 100 registrations earlier today. Thanks Merkado! :-)

For its opening, Merkado Supermarket patrons will be in for some cool treats. Starting with their opening weekend promos where in there will be BUY 1, TAKE 1 deals on selected grocery items. And then for a purchase of P1,000, buyers will be treated to a FREE ITEM! (enter voice over: See posters and print ads for details!)

Surely, Merkado Supermarket will be one of my favorite supermarkets to shop in. I hope they open a branch in Pasig though. Hint hint! ;-)

Merkado Supermarket
U.P. Town Center
Katipunan Ave., Quezon City

To get updates on their latest promotions, follow them on their social media:

Facebook: /MerkadoSupermarket
Instagram: @MerkadoPh ##merkadosupermarket #merkadosupermarket
Twitter: @MerkadoSupermarket

I'm not a fashion blogger. But I know what I want when I see it. And this month of August 2015, there's a lot of really good stuff in Robinsons Malls from your favoriteshops offering a HUGE SALE up to 70% OFF! Yep! You heard right! Some malls do end-of-the-month sales and what not, but not Robinsons. They are actually holding a sale for one whole month!

Let me show you some of my favorite finds!

Old Navy

Sale signs on practically every rack!

I love Old Navy because their prices are reasonable (more so this August!), and it's practically a whole mini department store. They have sections for babies...

And little girls, and boys, and men.

In the girls section, there are adorable tees for only P250! That's cheap!

Oh and they also have maternity clothes which I think are very stylish but at the same time looks very comfortable.

I like this comfy dress too! But I'm worried that they striped print will make me look bigger that I already am hah!

Love the ensemble on the right!

And I especially love these sandals!

I like simple tops so I got this nice white tee. It's actually for pregnant women. Although I may look like I'm pregnant, I'm not. But it fit me anyway. And I really like it! :-) I'm waiting for it to get back to my cabinet from the laundry so I can wear it again :-p

Girbaud

Another very well-known store that gives amazing discounts for the Robinsons Red Hot Sale is GIRBAUD! Look!

Practically all items are on sale! If you see the white tag, it's on sale!

Big sale on Girbaud Socks

Big sale on Girbaud shoes

And of course, their famous stylish wallets!

They've got tons of it! :-) I'm anyone will find something to their liking!

Bags are on sale too!

Lacoste Footwear

Lacoste Footwear has a sale party going on too!

Lots of different comfy shoes, and yes, practically every rack are on sale.

10% off on these cook kicks!

I like this one the best! (obviously).

These sandals are calling out to me! Sexy! I like the white one. It's at 25% off (for crying out loud).

Nothing But H2O

And for Nothing But H2O, this is the time to splurge on bikinis and summer stuff! Because they too have a lot of items on sale!

And huge % too!

Up to 60% on these pretty bikinis!

And up to a whopping 40% on footwear?!?!?! Yes it's true!

Good discounts too with these other summer essentials

And accessories are on sale too!

Love this!

Love this too!

Warehouse

Warehouse is one of those clothing stores that always seem to have ensemble that I like on their window display.

Like these two! Simple, classy, girly!

I also really really love this cover! (Sadly it's not on sale)

Wish I could fit into this Paisley Cami Dress!

Image source

And this yellow breezy sexy back dress kind of reminds me of Kate Hudson's beautiful yellow dress in How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. Nice right? Sorry also not on sale :(

Basically there are just two dress racks that are on sale at Warehouse. Nothing that really called out to me, unfortunately. But the third rack that's on sale is my favorite! BAGS! They have pretty ones too! Most of which are my type! These are just some of the ones I really like!:

From P2,595 to now P1,799

From P2,995 to now P2,096 (comes in black and tan)

From P2,995 to P1,499!

Topshop

In the meantime in TopShop, students are the lucky ones...

...because they get 15% OFF on the total of their items for the whole duration of the Red Hot Sale. Students just need to bring a valid school ID.

Love this.

I would partner it with this...

And use this gladiator sandals. Okay maybe not because this would probably cover up until my knees or whatever but I sure think this item is cool!

These are really good deals for all these amazing brands! And you can take advantage of this Red Hot Sale happening mall-wide from August 1-31 in the following Robinsons Malls:

Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Place Manila
Robinsons Metro East
Forum Robinsons
Robinsons Place Antipolo
Robinsons Place Las Piñas
Robinsons Place Malolos
Robinsons Starmills
Robinsons Angeles
Robinsons Place Pangasinan
Robinsons Place Santiago
Robinsons Ilocos
Robinsons Place Imus
Robinsons Place Dasmariñas
Robinsons Place Lipa
Robinsons Town Mall Los Baños
Robinsons Place Palawan
Robinsons Fuente
Robinsons Place Bacolod
Robinsons Place Dumaguete
Robinsons Place Iloilo
Robinsons Place Roxas
Robinsons Place Tacloban
Robinsons Place Gensan
Robinsons Place Butuan

That's a lot of malls! And 70% on great selections is a lot of discount! Check out the list of participating shops:

BLIMS Fine Furniture
New Generation Dental Premier
The Cutting Edge
Alberto
Geox
Pd & Co.
Ducks Unlimited
Bambu
Dr. Kong
EMO Jewelry
Karat World
Toys R Us
Automatic Center
Velvet Rose Lingerie
Primadonna
Unica Hija
Bayo
Original Penguin
Topshop
Topman
Dorothy Perkins
Warehouse
G2000
Gavino's
Nothing But H2O
Coliezione C2
Sarabia Optical
Happy Lemon
Lacoste Footware
Girbaud
Taylortyler Hair Spa and Salon
Old Navy
Time Depot
Payless Shoesource
Plains and Prints
Karimadon
Bench
Sony Xperia
House of Obagi
Michaela

And if you ever need help locating the stores, you will see the Robinsons Malls App QR code pasted in almost every corner of the mall. Scan the QR code with your mobile and navigate away! Talk about convenience!

And as if the huge sale is not good enough, Robinsons Malls are also holding a 100 Tablet Giveaway Nationwide Promo wherein shoppers can get a chance to win 1 of 100 Devant tablets for single receipt purchase of P1,000 from any retail outlet of participating malls.

Robinsons Malls is also running a Red Hot Sale online contest at Boy Kuripot’s website: www.boy-kuripot.com with the hashtag #RobinsonsRedHotSale2015.

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!!! ;-)

Get more updates! Follow Robinsons Malls on their social media accounts:
Facebook: /RobinsonsMalls
Twitter: @RobinsonsMalls
Instagram: @RobinsonsMallsofficial
#RobinsonsMalls #RedHotSale2015

One of the places that I really made sure I visited during my day in Robinsons Galleria was to drop by Toys R Us. I love love love getting toys for Rain! (This partly the reason why the house has so many stuff. Toys in the living room, toys in the guest room/office, toys in Rain's room, and toys in the Master's bedroom. (We need more space soon!). Anyway, I really enjoy even just walking around Toys R Us and looking at the latest girly toys now. Just like how I was excited to look at nice baby learning toys when she was still a baby!

So imagine how my excitement tripled upon seeing cool toys with excellent quality go on a HUGE SALE! Again it's thanks to Robinson's Mall Red Hot Sale 2015! Check out these awesome fun and learning toys!

Megabloks Play N' Go Table with bonus blocks! It's a building table where your kids can build little towns, or whatever they can imagine. It comes with 4 fun scenes, stickers, a person figurine, and a little car so you can build small villages or something with 20 huge and colorful blocks that come with it! What's also cool is that this table is a fold-and-go. You can easily fold the legs up, hold it by the handle, and go! This awesome building table was originally P2,999.75, and this month will be down to P2,499.75. That's P500 OFF!

Every new mom or mom-to-be will be excited for sure when they find out that this Fisher Price Newborn-to-Toddler Portable Rocker is on sale! This Rocker can be converted from a stationary seat, and into a rocking one. In fact, it's actually got 3 reclining positions! And amazingly enough, it also has a battery-operated calming vibration that helps soothe infants. This can be used for babies as early as newborns up to toddlers (18 kg or 40 lbs). It's a great chair for them to play in with its toy bar, or for eating time, or simply just chill time. The seat cloth part is washable by the way! ;-) I'm actually bummed I didn't get Rain one when she was a baby. I think she would have really enjoyed this! Anyway, the most exciting part is that it's P1,000 OFF!!! From 5,499.75 to now P4,499.75!

This Kick N' Play Piano Gym (there's a typo on their sign in the photo. I just noticed that now haha!) is a whopping P1,500 OFF!!! And this is such a cool play gym for kids! I wish I got this for Rain before! It's just so adorable! The feet area of they gym has this standing keyboard with huge keys. So that when babies play and kick their feet, they make music! Just watch this adorable baby I saw on YouTube having the time of his life!!! Makes me want to have another baby now! Hehehe:

I'm seriously going to add this to my gift registration for my next baby! ;-)

This Fisher Price Lion Walker is amazingly super low!!! From P3,199.75, to now P1,999.75! That's P1,200 in savings! It's got tons of activities for your little one that also helps them strengthen their muscles, practice their balance and coordination when they try to sit up or stand up to play with the different activities on the walker, and when they try to walk and push the lion around!

Lots more classic basic learning toys from Fisher Price are on sale for the Red Hot Sale 2015, and these Chicco high-tech toys! The Chicco Laptop is P1,999 OFF! And the Chicco Dot Kid Pad is P999 OFF!

I was contemplating on whether to get this for Rain or not because it was a lot cheaper now! P1,299.75 OFF! The VTech Kidwatch is a cool fun digital watch with an LCD backlight that helps tell kids the time. You can switch it from digital to analog time. Your kids will also hear the time announced, or if they want, they can also record their own voices to tell the time. Plus, it has 2 built-in games, one of which is like a virtual pet if I'm not mistaken.

More items on sale!:

Ang lots of VTech toys are on sale too for this month's Robinsons Malls Red Hot Sale 2015 happening for the whole month of August! Enjoy huge sales up to 70% OFF!!!

Check out the list of participating stores and Robinsons Malls towards the end of my first blog post HERE. It also includes details on how you can win 1 of 100 Devant tablets for single receipt purchase of P1,000 from any retail outlet of participating malls.

HAPPY SHOPPING MOMMIES!

Get more updates! Follow Robinsons Malls on their social media accounts:
Facebook: /RobinsonsMalls
Twitter: @RobinsonsMalls
Instagram: @RobinsonsMallsOfficial
#RobinsonsMalls #RedHotSale2015

Afternoon Bites with Braun and Severin!

Braun

Desserts

If you're interested in the food featured in this post and more, zoom in for the recipes here!;-)

Rain's First School ID Picture (What Made Rain Smile)

Cookies Unlimited's Cookie Cups!

See The Great, Feel The Great with LG G4!

Okay This Sanitary Napkin is Awesome!: Angel's Secret Negative Ion Core ™

Painted Table Mats by ToyKraft

Johnson's Baby Reminds Us to Let Our Children Play For Real

The Immediate Powers of MySlim Yerba Mate Drink!

More Play Time with Huggies® Dry Pants and Baby Gentle Care Wipes!

Free Unlimited Movies, TV Shows and Series with HOOQ via Partnership with Globe Tattoo

Digital Walker's Walker Madness Sale 2015!!!

The Great Benefits of L-Glutathione: SNOWcap and Snow Sking Whitening Soap

Amazing Finds at Daiso Japan's Home & Kitchen Festival!

A Sweet Sunday Brunch at Fairmont Makati's Spectrum!

Why Kimochi Aroma Pillows Are A Must-Have in Every Home

Sweetheart Balloons Event Specialist: Your One-Stop Party Shop!

This is THE CHOICE: A People's Choice Restaurant Awards! And YOU Can NOMINATE and VOTE!

The First Ever Merkado Supermarket Opens in U.P. Town Center!

My Amazing Finds at Robinsons Red Hot Sale!