Weekend Food @ Taguig

FOOD FOOD FOOD! I LOVE FOOD! :) Eating I think one is of my hobbies (lol). But I'm kinda sawa na with fast food chain foods. I'm looking for something different, something that would make me crave after not eating it for a week or two, something that I can tell my friends to try and end up enjoying it like I did. But I know we have different taste when it comes to food. If you are like me, looking for something different to try or just want to enjoy food tripping with family or friends. (Or if you want, get in touch with me and let's plan a Mercato Centrale food tripping day!) Drop by Mercato Centrale every weekend ,Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

You might want to visit this coming weekend (April 30 and May 1) for a weekend treat.

P.S.: Tell me you favorite Mercato Centrale foodie! XO

Holy Seats?

Are you one of those people who always have hand sanitizers? Who never fails to bring it anywhere? How about bringing a toilet seat sanitizer?


I went to Watsons to buy a hand sanitizer. While paying at the counter I saw this Holy Seat, a handy spray toilet seat sanitizer. Grabbed one and will give it a try. I didn't know I need the Holy Seat Disposable Toilet Seat Cover until I checked the site. :) (kaartehan much?)

Holy Seat
Toilet Seat Sanitizer Handy Spray

has a clinically tested antibacterial formulation that
kills 99.9999% of disease-causing germs such as
Staphylococcus Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and
E-coli - harmful bacteria that cause Diarrhea, Urinary
Tract Infection (UTI) and Gastroenteritis.
By simply spraying the toilet seat with Holy Seat,
you not only protect yourself from diseases but also
freshen the area with a unique Lemon Grass scent!
It's handy, convenient and very affordable with its
SRP of only Php39!

Here are the FAQs according to their site:

How does Holy Seat work? Holy Seat Toilet Seat Sanitizer is specially formulated to disinfect the toilet seat surface and deodorize the toilet with its fresh lemon grass scent. Meanwhile, Holy Seat Disposable Toilet Seat Cover offers an added layer of protection since this minimizes direct contact with the toilet seat surface.
How is Holy Seat different from alcohol? Unlike alcohol, Holy Seat is specifically targeted towards toilets - killing 99.9999% of disease-causing germs such as Staphylococcus Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and E-coli.
Do I need to use Holy Seat? Holy Seat is necessary for all, since almost everyone is exposed to public toilets - in schools, offices, malls, restaurants and the like. Given the amount of exposure to public toilets, you also have greater chances of getting harmful diseases. Holy Seat offers total toilet hygiene by giving you complete protection and the ultimate toilet experience with its fresh lemon grass scent.
How do I use Holy Seat? 
1) Spray the toilet seat with Holy Seat Toilet Seat Sanitizer.
2) Wipe the toilet seat with paper towels. No rinsing necessary.
3) Get a sheet of Holy Seat Disposable Toilet Seat Cover. Remove the middle part.
4) Place the sheet on top of the toilet seat and Pee in Peace!
5) Dispose of the seat cover properly.
What diseases can I get from the germs found in toilets? The most common diseases that can be acquired through toilets include Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Gastroenteritis. Harmful bacteria found in toilets can also cause Inflammation, Sepsis and various skin infections.
Can Holy Seat Toilet Seat Sanitizer really kill 99.9999% germs? Yes. Holy Seat has undergone extensive tests with SentroTek, a state-of-the-art laboratory, to assure the efficacy of Holy Seat. The results of the microbiocidal tests carried out showed that Holy Seat eliminates 99.9999% of disease-carrying germs commonly found in toilets.

Beyond The Surface at Ayala Malls

Catch America's Next Top Model's Nigel Barker and Miss J. Alexander talk about the beauty equation .

Log on to Ayala Malls on Facebook for more details.

reBLOG: Headache Remedies

Relaxation Techniques

Best for: Soothing stress before a headache starts.

How they work: Simple deep breathing and stretching (neck and shoulder rolls, in particular) relax tense muscles that trigger headaches, says Sheena Aurora, M.D., the director of the Swedish Headache Center, in Seattle. A pulse-point balm with aromatherapeutic ingredients, like peppermint, can help, too.

Keep in mind: Stretching also improves poor posture, another possible cause of headaches.

Cold or Heat Therapy

Best for: Medicine-free relief from minor tension headaches (which, unlike migraines, aren’t debilitating).

How it works: Experts aren’t sure precisely why each therapy is effective, but cold slows blood flow and reduces inflammation, and heat increases blood flow; both of these may ease pain. “Go with your personal preference,” says Jason Rosenberg, M.D., the director of the Johns Hopkins Headache Center at Bayview, in Baltimore. Apply a cold compress (a fabric-wrapped cold pack stays cooler longer) or a heating pad wherever you hurt; limit treatment to 15 minutes at a time.

Keep in mind: You can also alternate the two in five-minute increments. Start with cold, then switch to heat.

Caffeine

Best for: Mild tension headaches.

How it works: “One way that caffeine may help is by blocking brain receptors to adenosine, a neurotransmitter that can cause blood vessels to dilate and create pressure,” says Rosenberg. Consuming caffeine constricts those vessels, relieving pain. Sip a cup of coffee at the first sign of a headache.

Keep in mind: This method is effective only if you typically consume less than 150 milligrams of caffeine a day. (That’s about one cup of coffee.) If you usually drink more, your blood vessels won’t be as responsive.

Peppermint Tea

Best for: Those whose headaches are accompanied by an upset stomach.

How it works: “There’s evidence that peppermint may reduce spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, which can relieve headache symptoms,” says Audrey L. Halpern, M.D., the director of the Manhattan Center for Headache and Neurology. What’s more, “neurochemical changes in the brain brought on by headaches can also affect the part of the brain that stimulates nausea,” says Halpern. And peppermint has been shown to ease a queasy stomach.

Keep in mind: If you’re pregnant, talk to your doctor before using any herbal remedy or supplement, including peppermint. 

Over-the-Counter Medications

Best for: Headaches that do not respond to other remedies.

How they work: Acetaminophen products, like Tylenol, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), like Aspirin, decrease inflammation and inhibit chemicals in the brain that produce pain. Experiment to figure out which type works better for you, but use these OTCs only one day a week. Taking them more often than that can cause medication-overuse headaches, says Halpern. To minimize stomach discomfort, take with milk or food.

Keep in mind: For stronger relief, consider a brand that combines an NSAID with caffeine. According to the National Headache Foundation, caffeine may help the body absorb the medicine better. 

Acupuncture

Best for: Chronic tension headaches.

How it works: Tiny needles are inserted into specific points of the body; this can reduce muscle tension and encourages the release of painkilling endorphins, says Jill Blakeway, a licensed acupuncturist in new york city. Research suggests that, for some people, acupuncture may reduce tension-headache frequency by 50 percent or more.

Keep in mind: Studies show that you may need 10 treatments before you start experiencing relief.

SOURCE: Yahoo Shopping 

Mexican Pointy Boots

They've been a trend for almost a year now and this Mexican Pointy Boots is a major trend at dance clubs and rodeo floors. You can find longer ones , and also shorter ones, and with different colors. They use the boots with skinny jeans to highlight the boots. 

Ang BONGGA! So bet mong magsuot ng ganitong boots? :)

Beer with a TWIST!

I really don't like the taste of beer (except RedHorse haha). But look San Miguel Brewery have a new alcoholic beverage but with a TWIST! Introducing the San Miguel Alcoholic Malt Beverage which comes in two flavors. Apple and Lemon. It has Has 3% alc/vol. I haven't seen and tried this but will try to look for it.

Have you tried it? What can you say about?

Evolution of Smooth

Which lip balm is the best for you? Mary Kay, Maybelline, Avon, Careline are some of my lip balm. I want to try some other brands like Carmex, Blistex, Burt's Bees and eos. I saw ate Rica's fb that she is selling eos, so maybe this is the right time to other so I can give it a try. I bought two. I'm excited to use it but I still haven't opened it. hahaha! Will open it tonight and use before I sleep. :)

Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick using eos 

What is eos by the way? According to their website:

eos lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

• Long-lasting moisture
• Shea butter & vitamin E
• Smoothes on clear
• New smooth sphere precisely glides on to lips
• Twist-off top
• Gluten-free
• Paraben-free
• Petrolatum-free
• Phthalate-free

HONEYSUCKLE HONEYDEW

SUMMER FRUIT

Products Ingredients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax (Cire D'abeille)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract*, Linalool¹. ¹Component of Natural Flavor. *Organic. Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Patent Pending.

Angelica Panganiban is one of the local stars using eos. Also KC Conception

Not One But Two

When I woke up this morning I received a text message asking where is VFH if they are coming from ATC.They will deliver something from Samsung. I thought I bought something like a Samsung cellphone then I realized it's the Samsung Flash Bands from Jenni Epperson. Look! Jenni and Samsung gave not only one but two flash bands. Each have 2GB. I wish they have other colors like red. hahahaha!

Thanks to Ms. Jenni Epperson and to Samsung for this prizes..

If you want to learn something or be updated with some of the cute things or you might just win something like I did follow Jenni's blog http://welovejenni.blogspot.com/ or twitter http://twitter.com/jenniepperson

It's So Nice To Be Happy

45 Tips for a Happier, Simpler and More Productive Life
Written by Alex Blackwell 


1. Notice what’s right in your life
Some see the glass as being half-full while others see the glass as half-empty. This expression goes straight to the heart of the power of positive thinking and taking the time to notice what’s working – and then doing more of it!

2. Be grateful
How many times do you say the words “thank you,” in a day? How many times do you hear these same words? If you are doing the first thing, saying “thank you”, the latter will naturally happen.
  
3. Remember the kid you were
As adults, we sometimes forget how to play, how to relax, or just how to be a kid again. We succumb to expectations we think are imposed on us. This keeps us from feeling the joy and happiness of just cutting loose and playing.


4. Be kind
There is no question by merely watching acts of kindness creates a significant elevation in our moods and increases the desire for us to perform good deeds as well. Kindness is indeed contagious and when we make a commitment to be kind to ourselves and to others we can experience new heights of joy, happiness and enthusiasm for our lives.

4. Spend time with your friends
Although an abundant social and romantic life does not itself guarantee happiness, it does have a huge impact on our happiness. Learn to make the friendships a priority in your life.

6. Savor every moment
To be in the moment is to live in the moment. Too often we are thinking ahead or looking ahead to the next event or circumstance in our lives, not appreciating the “here and now.” When we savor every moment, we are savoring the happiness in our lives.

7. Rest
Take the time to unwind, decompress, or to put it simply, just “to chill.” Life comes at us hard and fast. Fatigue, stress and exhaustion may begin to settle in on us faster than we may think, or notice. The best remedy for this is rest.

8. Put on a happy face
Sometimes we have to fake it until we make it. I’m not suggesting we not be honest, real or authentic, but I’m suggesting, sometimes, we just need to put on a happy face and keep moving forward. Researchers claim that smiling and looking like we are happy will make us happier. Studies further show if we act like we are happy then we can experience greater joy and happiness in our lives.


9. Move!
The expression a “runner’s high” does not infer an addiction, but a feeling or a state of mind – a state of euphoria. There is no question exercise, or any physical exertion, elevates your mood and enhances a more positive attitude as well as fosters better personal self-esteem and confidence.


10. Pursue your goals
The absence of goals in our lives, or more specifically avoiding to pursue our goals, makes us feel like we are stuck and ineffective. The pursuit of goals in our personal lives, with our relationships, or at work, with our careers, is the difference between a mediocre life or a life full of passion and enthusiasm.

11. Finding your calling
Some find meaning in religion or spirituality while others find purpose in their work or relationships. Finding your calling may be much more than accomplishing one simple strategy for increasing your happiness, but having a sense of purpose – of feeling like you are here for a reason – can perhaps bring the greatest happiness of all.


12. Get into the flow
Flow is the form of joy, excitement and happiness that occurs when we are so absorbed in an activity we love that we can loose ourselves and time seems to stand still. What creates flow is unique to each one of us.

13. Play to your strengths
One way to achieve flow is by understanding and identifying our strengths and core values, and then begin to use these every day. Once we aware of our strengths and we begin to play to our strengths, we can better incorporate them in all aspects of our lives.

14. Don’t overdo it
Know when to say when. What gives you joy and happiness the first time may not work the second time. Too much of a good thing may begin not to feel as good if the “thing” becomes more of a routine, or an expectation. Set healthy and reasonable boundaries for yourself and don’t overdo it.

15. Forget regret
Leave your mistakes and regret in the past. They don’t define your value, then or now. When you stay in the past you become stuck and unable to move forward. We all have made mistakes with our job choices, friends and relationships. The consequences can hit us pretty hard. However, to begin learning how to put these experiences behind us – by letting them go, we can begin to live in the here and now.

16. Learn from failure
Learning from failure and having regret are two separate things. Regret is an emotion; a feeling of disappointment along with a modest amount of shame or guilt. But to look back at a circumstance and figure out what went wrong gives you some very important information.

17. Ask for help
You are not alone. It may feel that way sometimes, but there are many people who would extend their hand and lift you up if asked. All you have to do is ask. Often times we are afraid to ask because we don’t believe we are worthy to receive the help. Think about this: we are surrounded by millions and millions of people by design – for a purpose.


18. Believe you are worthy
Whatever your goal, your dream, or your desire, you are worthy of achieving it. The closer you get to it is when the enemy of your soul will begin putting doubt in your mind. Replace doubt with the truth – you are worthy to have your heart’s true desire.

19. Take 100% responsibility
Except in rare and unfortunate circumstances, you are responsible for the quality and condition of your life. Your career, your relationships and your happiness are all under your direct control. Avoid finger-pointing and embrace the control you have in your life.

20. Know what you want
Understanding what and where you want to go in life will provide you with a vision and an insatiable spirit for the journey. Here’s a simple way to figure out what you want: Take a sheet a paper and write down all of the things you want in life. The one that jumps off the page and causes you to cry is what you want most. Honor this one and nurture it. And if you allow, it will take you to where you go.

21. Trust
There are no accidents without value. When you get hit hard and land on your back, look for the reasons and for the value in this. Open your heart and trust this happened for a reason.

22. Keep the faith
At the end of the day when you are weary from all of the effort and energy you have expended and you are sore and tired from being hit hard so many times, but the dream is not realized, the one thing that tells you to keep going; to get up tomorrow and to keep moving forward, is your faith.


23. Get in touch with your life
Get in touch with the areas in your life you would like to change and have more success. Don’t try to boil the ocean in a short period of time. Rather, consider three “quick wins” in the next several months that will help you with creating new habits and will build the foundation to support longer term success.

24. Make a list
Write down the three things you want to do differently in the next few months, things you are not doing now, but would like to begin to do that will give you a greater sense of success, accomplishment and purpose in your life.

25. Perform new actions
Performing new actions will lead to creating new habits. Be aware of the habits you want to learn to change. Also be aware that the bad habits may interfere with your progress. Acknowledge these bad habits and don’t give them the power to keep you from moving forward.

26. Share
There seems to be a higher sense of accountability when things are shared. Tell your partner or best friend what you want accomplish and by when. Sharing also gives you a safer venue to discuss your fears and concerns.

27. Communicate in your marriage or relationship
Good marriages and relationships depend on expressing your thoughts and emotions to each other, of speaking and being heard. If not, everything else will live on shaky ground. In order to have a successful relationship you have to make yourself an expert in communicating with your partner.

28. Learn to resolve conflicts in your marriage or relationship
If your partner simply wants something different from you or does something differently from you, it doesn’t mean that your partner is wrong – it just means your spouse has different preferences, life experiences and point of view. Celebrate these differences. Chances are very good it is these very differences that made you fall in love with this person in the first place.

29. Maintain a commitment to your marriage or relationship
This can be especially difficult today with all of the distractions of our daily lives, but it’s important that you put your relationship first. If you’re committed to making it a success, and you know that your partner shares your commitment, there’s nothing the two of you can’t accomplish.

30. Get healthy
We spend hundreds and thousands of dollars a year on things that make us sick and lead to all sorts of other costs. So kick that smoking habit, go out drinking two nights a week instead of four, or ride your bike to work.


31. Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Homegrown
Local craftsmen, farmers, and retailers offer unique items at prices that don’t include shipping and handling charges, which have increased exponentially of late due to the sky-rocketing cost of fuel.

32. Smarter Saving and Spending: Buy Used
Used clothes can be passed off as vintage, so why the stigma on other previously owned items? Most used items are perfectly functional and many have developed an endearing and priceless layer of character.

33. Smarter Saving and Spending: Don’t Buy Extended Warranties
If you’re buying that new laptop or plasma television, use your major credit card and it will likely lengthen the warranty just as far as the plan that will cost you hundreds of extra dollars at.

34. Stop doing what’s not working in your life
Comfort can be your biggest obstacle to growth and happiness. Take an honest look at your own life. Are you doing things you know don’t work; but you keep doing them nonetheless because either you are too scared to try something new or you don’t know any other way?

35. Try on things you’ve never done before to see if they work
In order to find the success and happiness you are looking for in life, you must be willing to take risks. Perhaps the most challenging oxymoron in life is in order to build self-confidence, you must first take risks.

36. Exercise to help you discover your source of strength
Exercise is indeed a good venue to discover your source of strength and character. It builds confidence and instills a spirit that better connects your mind to your body. It helps you appreciate the value of goal setting and ultimately goal attainment. It creates better life balance. Simply put, exercise helps you feel better about yourself.


37. Listen to your body
There is a direct connection between our physical and mental health. When we are fatigued our thinking is not as sharp and our confidence wanes. But when we are rested and full of energy, our actions are more deliberate and our results are more significant. Listen to your body – it will tell you what you need.

38. Slow down and do nothing
Take about 15 minutes each day and grab a cup of coffee or tea and give yourself time to think about whatever it is you want to think about. You will be surprised at the inspiration that will come to you.

39. Complete one item of your “to do” list each day
Return the overdue telephone call, clean-up your email inbox, or get an oil change for you car. By accomplishing just one thing that has been gnawing at you, will give you a much-needed sense of relief and accomplishment.

40. Perform one act of random kindness daily
Hold the elevator door open for someone who is a few steps behind you or lift the bag and place it in the overhead bind on the airplane for someone who can’t manage this task. Kindness breeds more kindness. The concept of “paying it forward” is real and effective.

41. Review your goals
If you have not put your goals in writing, do this today. There is a direct and proven correlation between people who have written, stated goals and their level of accomplishment compared to people who do not.

42. Listen, really listen, when someone is speaking to you
Listen without judgments or criticism. Try to avoid any self-referencing and be fully present for whoever needs it.

43. Say “I Love You…”
Tell the people who you truly love and cherish this every day. Do so with heart-felt sincerity. Love them as if this were their, and your, last day on earth. Don’t wait; tell them today because there is no day but today.


44. Practice forgiveness
The purpose of giving forgiveness is not to let the other person off the work, but to free you of the baggage associated with the event. When you refuse to forgive, you remain stuck in that place. With forgiveness you can begin the process of moving forward with your life.

45. Give yourself grace and mercy
We all make mistakes – always have and always will. Perhaps no one is harder on you, than you. Give yourself grace for your sins and mistakes. These don’t define your value or purpose in life. Focus on what you can today, right now, to begin feeling more comfortable in your own skin. You are worthy to receive the good fortunes of life and you are more than enough.

Reblog if you Agree.. :)