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March 30, 2016

Here comes summer. Let’s beat the heat! Do you already have everything you need for your most awaited summer escapade? This is the perfect time for you to complete your vacation checklists.

I have been wondering where to shop for everything we have been planning this time of the year. My kids are even more ardent than me, so I also have to check out some places where I can get affordable stuff for them.  I happened to drop by S&R before going to Japan, and I’ve seen a lot of great marked down items to choose from. There are various activities that we can line up this season, and S&R Membership Shopping has something for your camping, swimming, biking, picnics, and the like.


Look stylish and feel cool, indoor and outdoor, with these comfortable tank tops for ladies, and camiseta tees for men.
If you’re planning to take your family or friends out to a beach or forest for some nature trip, you should bring with you a cool box for your food and drink storage.
Some of us would love to go for new adventures and extreme activities like surfing, and S&R offers discounted boards to gear you up.
Of course, you’ll need towels if you are out in the beach enjoying the water and the sun.

There are a bunch of memorable summer activities we can do with our kids like picnics in the park, biking, skateboarding or swimming. S&R also has some great deals for them.
If your schedule won’t let you squeeze in swimming just yet, you want your kids to get the most out of their free time from school by taking a dip whenever they want… even at home. So this is a must-have for a parent like you. There are a number of designs for your son or daughter. These inflatables come in different sizes with add-ons and tools to complete a home-based swimming experience.

I always love going to S&R for my shopping needs because it basically has everything and often it offers special discounts. So, what are you waiting for? See for yourself. Go to the nearest S&R to check these items out.

S&R members, go grab your must-have now and take advantage of these club-priced specials. Non-members, register now to get these great deals, too. All of us will definitely #LoveSnR this summer!


March 27, 2016

Recently, I went to a rave party hosted by Solique and GirlStuff where I got to try their nail polish. I've never felt so young. Their nail polish screams coolness and it was great. It also increases the shine on any manicure and gives long lasting protection on your polish. It even changes color when there is sunlight. Can this product be even cooler? 

I know that I am already a mom but that doesn't necessarily mean that I became dull and one dimensional. I am still into neon colors and all that other stuff. I believe that once a kikay, always a kikay. 

This summer is all about making a statement with your nails with the pretty neon colors from GirlStuff and Solique UV-Glow Gel Top Coat. 

GirlStuff RAVE Neon Nail Polish Collection 
Techno (neon pink), Lounge( neon green), Breakbeat (neon orange) and Chill (neon blue) 

Staying true to their promise of delivering high-quality nail color that are safe and non-toxic, this home-grown brand now finally offers vivid neon nail polish that’s still free of the 5 common toxic chemicals found in commercial nail polish (Toulene, Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor).


     UV-Glow Solique Gel Top Coat by GirlStuff is a revolutionary gel top coat polish that is formulated to give a different kind of twist to your regular gel nail polish. You'll be amazed once you apply this as a top coat because:
  • It glows in black light or UV Light
  • It increases the shine on any manicure
  • It gives long lasting protection on your polish, making it last longer
  • It dries quickly!
  • It also reacts to sunlight, changing colors outdoors! 


Calling all the youngsters and young at heart out there, I'm telling you, this nail polish is the bomb. I truly recommend putting this on especially on parties, concerts, and music festivals. You will surely stand out and have some fun. Don't miss out and get on with the trend. 
#EyeWearFly Shades definitely perfect for summer! 

Thank you so much Dr. Janina Gutierrez-Tan, GirlStuff Forever, and Nikki Tiu of AskMeWhats  for inviting us :-) 

WHERE TO BUY?

GIRLSTUFF KIOSKS: 
GIRLSTUFF MALL OF ASIA (2nd Floor near cinema) 
GIRLSTUFF SM NORTH MAIN BLDG. (Ground Floor, infront of Bayo)
GIRLSTUFF SM MEGAMALL (4th Floor Bridgeway, infront of Dads/Saisaki Buffet)
GIRLSTUFF SM SAN LAZARO (2nd Floor)
GIRLSTUFF AYALA MALL, CEBU (2nd Floor Paseo Ciudad)

GIRLSTUFF is also available at the following outlets: 
SM Department Store- Children's Accessories 
Rustans Department Store- Children's Accessories

For more information and updates 
Visit http://www.girlstufforever.com 
Like Girlstuff Forever on Facebook 
Follow @girlstufforever on Instagram  


March 21, 2016


Have you ever wondered how your kids face challenges or handle stress in their daily life at home, school or in the community? Yes. We, parents, are not the only ones struggling with problems and difficult scenarios. Even our kids, with the great influence of technology, especially social media, have to process information in their daily life that may or may not be helpful in their learning process and growth. What approach would be best to ensure our children are being honed and trained the right way?
Benedictine International School (BIS) can definitely help you if you’re looking for a great school here in the Philippines that offers enhanced mode of teaching to address this ongoing circumstances. BIS has incorporated a fresh approach to its established curriculum as an advocacy to help the students adapt to the fast-changing age of advanced technology. Benedictine’s administrators attended a seminar about this way of thinking supported by the Society for Organizational Learning – Philippines. Realizing it will significantly improve not just the students’ performance but their overall capacity to make choices in life, BIS sent teachers as the country’s representative to Portland, Oregon to attend Camp Snowball 2014, an annual gathering of global education stakeholders. As a result, this made BIS equipped with valuable training and insights to implement this slant called Systems Thinking.
What is Systems Thinking? What are its advantages? 
According to a lot of sources including Peter Senge - an American systems scientist, a senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States and the founder of Society for Organizational Learning - there’s a need for a more holistic method to learning where children are trained how to think rather than just merely taught what to think. That is Systems Thinking. 
It is a way of thinking our children need to be immersed in and exposed to in order to be more responsible, emphatic and successful. This was originally introduced and used in worldwide companies in progressive countries, and eventually adapted by reputable institutions to help kids early on because of its tangible and substantial benefits.
 “At BIS, we apply systems thinking to train students to become life-long learners and dreamers who are able to effectively and joyfully apply what they have learned in school in their own realities," said Mr. Eric Cruz, a BIS mentor.
BIS listed down 5 real-life advantages that a student of a Systems Thinking school gets.
1. Work smarter, not necessarily harder -  It allows children to perform more effectively in any given situation because they are trained to look at different change initiatives and identify leverage points. They are able to handle different tasks and deliver results without having to exert unnecessary effort.
2. Solution-oriented, no blaming – It teaches children that structure generates behavior, so they will get used to focusing on the solution rather than the problem itself. It also lets students contribute in helping solve real-life, community-based problems.
3. More confident – It permits children see the bigger picture so they can accept changes and deal with challenges. It helps them see the short-term, long-term and inadvertent consequences of an action and how it can affect different variables that come into play. It guides them in expressing, planning and implementing courses of action.
4. Increased empathy and understanding – It consents students to present their assumptions and, at the same time, to question their own mental models. This will train them to collaborate and focus on shared values by seeing other perspectives and accepting other opinions and beliefs.
5. Care for the Environment – It plants the idea of being a part of a bigger system, the environment, in the hearts and minds of the children. This way, they will always consider the environment and the future in their actions. 
With Systems Thinking, students are not reduced to mere passive receivers of information. They are trained to become critical consumers and producers of information and solutions in the 21st Century. BIS graduates are most likely to succeed because they are the most adapted to the systems that they will face as they grow up and become adults. This would   give   your   child   real   and concrete differential advantage from a more traditional way of doing things. 

Call Benedictine International School at +632.951.7454   or   951.7154  and learn more about how you can help your child be successful in all avenues of life. Benedictine International School is located at Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara, Quezon City. 

March 20, 2016


“Make it Happen” The new banner of Maybelline New York is about empowered women who will never stop reaching for the best in every aspect of their lives. I felt so lucky and honored to be part of the launch of this campaign because I always want to make sure that I am confident and determined to achieve my goals. Maybelline New York aims to equip modern women like me to succeed by enhancing the beauty we already possess. The brand is committed to supporting every mom, wife, career woman- basically, all of us- in pursuing infinite opportunities to improve and be the best of ourselves. Already excited to check out the products that will help us make this happen?

Some of the lucky guests was given the chance to interview the newest Maybelline Brand Ambassador, none other than the successful and gorgeous Georgina Wilson. She talked about how she confidently faced challenges and became more persevering in every step of her way to the top. She’s now effectively playing different roles in the international scene as a model, entrepreneur, and host. Indeed, a perfect representation of a Maybelline woman!
To highlight this campaign and inspire women even more, Whitespace Manila was converted to a mini New York City. I was instantly transported! There were 3 different sections to celebrate beauty, and there were Maybelline experts in each section to explain and teach us on how to effectively choose shades and apply them.
First-stop: The White Super Fresh Section
True to its words, we can stay super fresh and, at the same time, avoid breakouts with the help of White Super Fresh Powder Foundation and White Super Fresh Liquid Powder. How?
The White Super Fresh Powder Foundation allows you to not worry about retouching because it can last as long as 12 hours. Developed with Clean Touch Technology, we can still be confident even if this summer season seems to be very challenging because it guarantees your foundation not to be cakey and wet even with sweat and oil. 

There was even a demo to show how well White Super Fresh Powder Foundation can absorb water. Compared to other powder foundation, Maybelline was definitely commendable!

White Super Fresh Liquid Powder is also an amazing innovation of Maybelline. It was uniquely developed so that you can easily spread the liquid form and it dries into a flawless matte finish, thus, the name “Liquid Powder”. In addition to that, it also has an SPF 50++++ that will protect you from the sun’s harmful heat. So if you’re planning to go to a beach party, you can stay self-confidently fresh and secured. Definitely a must have!

Second Stop: The HyperCurl Volum’ Express Mascara and HyperMatte Dip Liquid Liner Section
Aside from keeping a fresh façade, we also want to be able to highlight our best features to level-up our poise and coolness. Most of us would probably answer “eyes” if I ask which part of your body you love the most. Then, you might want to use Maybelline’s water-proof HyperCurl Volum’ Express Mascara. You don’t have to put up with falsies anymore because HyperCurl will instantly give your lashes volume, making your eyes more expressive. You might want to add more drama by using the new 24-hour long-lasting ultra-black 

HyperMatte Liquid Liner. It is also perfectly designed to have a matte-finish in just a few seconds. You’ll achieve that perfect stroke without having to worry about smears and smudges.

Third Stop: The Creamy Mattes

I love lippies and I constantly try some new shades. However, it gets so difficult to find a perfect lipstick that will still give me moisture and matte-finish at the same time. Sounds contradicting but I’m so glad that Maybelline has Creamy Mattes! 
You can choose from 10 ultra-pigmented and mega-matte shades. I like Vibrant Violet the most! 
Color Sensational will definitely make you want to get all shades available because they’re simply great! Created with nourishing honey nectar ingredient, Creamy Mattes will give your lips exciting hues, long-lasting coverage and luscious care.
Again, the power to make things happen is within each of us. With the help of these Maybelline beauty products, you can discover what you are capable of, be confident to reach your goals and make your dreams come true. Because as millennial women, Maybelline believes we can do anything.

For more information and updates, 

Follow Maybelline Philippines on 

Facebook:   

http://www.facebook.com/maybellinephilippines/

Instagram:  @maybellineph


March 20, 2016


Are you guilty of having an inconsistent skin care regimen or having none at all? Habits such as not wearing sunblock and careless exposure to the sun coupled with mental stress are the culprits of looking tired and old when you know you’re perfectly young and well on the inside.

“Tired of looking tired” and “looking older than my age” are some of the many reasons people are compelled to go under the knife. However, not everyone is ready with the idea of surgery or even injections such as fillers and botox – not to mention, the cost of an actual face lift. 



Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations introduces Fotona 4D, a non-surgical facelift procedure that significantly reduce prominent nasolabial fold, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations, a boutique skin and laser clinic in the heart of Bonifacio Global City has acquired one of the latest technology in non-surgical face lift. The machine is called Fotona 4D and offers four dimensions of skin lifting. 

Fotona 4D is the first skin lifting procedure to integrate an intra-oral approach to achieve a plumping effect to the nasolabial folds from the inside, much like a filler. The second dimension targets specific deeper imperfections to complement the effect of the intra-oral treatment and restore youthful texture. This is followed by the third step that involves safe and painless bulk tissue heating from the outside in to achieve an overall synergistic skin tightening effect. The procedure is finished off with a light cold ablation that leaves Luminisce patients with a pearl finish to the skin, as well as significantly reduced imperfections.

Luminisce Fotona 4D patient and respected news anchor, Ces Drilon says “I must say that after an hour, my laugh lines were reduced. Amazing!” 

The treatment which is available by appointment, lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Each treatment has the similar & visible effects to fillers and botox, without having to endure any pain or injection. Patients can readily go about their normal activities right after the Fotona 4D procedure with zero down time. 

Luminisce Skin & Laser Clinic is located at 2/F Mercury Drug Building, across St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City, 32nd Street corner 4th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 

If you want to experience the new dimension in anti-aging technology, you can book your Fotona 4D treatment through www.luminisce.com or call 5118500/ 09778044601/09159794661.


March 20, 2016

Today's generation is making the big shift when it comes to living preference, with more and more opting to move to the urban core of cities. They now want to settle in neighborhoods where they can live, shop, work and play in utmost convenience, so they can live out their desired lifestyles. 
In this regard, Avida Land partners with Grid, a revolutionary magazine for travelers set to find the best experiences and sights at the Philippines has to offer from North to South. In each of these vibrant locations are communities where inspiration thrives, and an Avida home that suits the prevailing lifestyle of the community. In this way, one no longer has to go away in pursuit of enriching experiences because that destination is within the premises of your home. 

 The partnership kicks-off at the Avida Showroom in Glorietta 4 with "Welcome to the Neighborhood," a whole day event that celebrates the fresh urban lifestyle, fueled by third wave of creatives and entrepreneurs who are defining new soul into old ideas. 
Aside from the photo exhibit of the sights in Quezon City, Tagaytay and NUVALI by promising lensman Lawrence Del Mundo and live art from Dee Jae Paeste, groups and brands that offer innovative lifestyle choices were also present such as: 

 Gouache
Gouache creates waxed-canvas specialty bags for the active, artistic urbanites and the adventure lovers.
 Smarty Plants PH
To prettify the planet one tabletop at a time 
 Tenant Shop
Shares a unique new space promoting surf, fashion and beauty culture. Showcasing a space conceptualized by the hands and minds of co-founders John Esguerra and Anton Lopez who bring their significant laid back lifestyle, fashion and design experience to the city after years of design collaborations in the markets across the U.S, Europe and Asia. 
 milk collective PH
Avenue of young advertising creatives to explore passions; be it wood works, DIYs, fine arts or random hobbies. 
 Flow Surf Yoga Samba
 A boutique three-day experience that will spark your spirit and leave your body and mind relaxed and revitalized! Learn Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga with Monica Manzano, surf the waves at the best surf spots in the country, dance to the samba beats of Imperatriz Filipinense, nourish your body with delicious gourmet meals and raw food snacks.
I highly recommend this Beach Born All Natural Sea Salt Spray is perfect this summer to create natural looking body and bounce. 

I had a great time looking around. It was a showcase of the various offerings for those who seek the dynamic energy of the North, and also something for those who crave the relaxed vibe of the South, which is a projection of Avida's pursuit of a complementary community for every home. 
Welcome to the Neighborhood will also be held in Avida Showroom NUVALI, Sta. Rosa Laguna on March 20 and at the Avida Showroom in Vertis North, Quezon City on April 9. 
Avida makes sure that a secure, vibrant and inspired life is ahead for everyone, and that there is an Avida home for every lifestyle choice. With inspired living at the heart of all that it does, Avida, through Grid, will present its thoughtfully-designed properties in the North and South, in communities that are rich in opportunities and options to match different lifestyles. 
Visit www.avidaland.com to learn more about "Welcome to Neighborhood" and Avida's latest projects and events. Discover the little wonders that come with every Avida home, and step inside communities that celebrate inspired living and exciting urban lifestyles. 

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