Found out something that's more convenient and delicious for me and my family



Do you ever wish that there should have been more food options, actually not just food but delicious and tasty food that we can readily serve or is easy to prepare for our family? Well, I do. You see, as a mom, head of the family and the kitchen supervisor at home, I am in a continuous quest for those factors. You might probably feel the same way or somehow can relate to what I am saying, right?! 

You see, in this day and age, everything's an instant and we, as dwellers and occupants in this ever-changing world, should cope up with its fast-paced cycle of life. Yes, there are those easy-to-prepare foods that are in foil packs where we could put in warm water to re-heat it or microwave it, there are also instant noodles, instant drinks or beverages... most of the things we eat and drink are now easily available. 

But what's keeping me in search for a more convenient and delicious meal for my family? From the wide array of easy-to-prepare meals, I still want my family to experience something that would let them taste a restaurant-like flavor that's right for my budget and that is also convenient based on my demands and lifestyle. 

While doing my regular grocery, I chanced by this new product from Purefoods that says. Heat and Eat. Being an adventurous and open-minded, most especially when it comes to home improvement and for my family, I grabbed some of those hoping that it would help me since I'd like to engage myself in multi-tasking. Look what I've got! 


A gify for myself! Hahaha See, how shallow I could get?! 



Purefoods Heat and Eat Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali on my fridge!!! 

By the the term itself, "Heat and Eat," I admit it caught me right away! Thinking that this could probably be "The One" that I've been looking for. Bonus points is that Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali are two of the Filipino dishes that my family craves for. I know that your family loves it too, right?! Crispy Pata is a very time-consuming not that easy-to-prepare dish, same thing with Lechon Kawali. We all have to broil it to make it tender in preparation for the next and final step which is the deep-frying. After allowing it to be tender, just apply salt all over the meat to taste and then fry it in a pan filled with cooking oil, (I suggest!) for a crispier taste and experience. 



Purefoods Heat and Eat Crispy Pata is affordably priced at Php325.00 for 900g. This is good for 5-6 persons.


Purefoods Heat and Eat Lechon Kawali is affordably priced at Php230.00 for 425g good for 3-4 persons. 


See, it's really a time-consuming and oil-consuming meal my dear amazing readers. Yes, they're my family's faves but before I plan on preparing those, I should allot more time and effort on this. It was really a good thing that I was able to find out about Purefoods latest home-cooked meal. Since it's indicated there that it is fully-cooked, we don't need to mix anything on it, it has its own Filipino taste already, we just have to heat it and eat! 

Last Noche Buena, I decided to include Purefoods Heat and Eat Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali on our Christmas dinner table. 

Pulled out from our freezer, as you can see it's still frozen and out of the foil pack 

You may pull it out of your freezer at an earlier time so it would only take you to re-heat it for 10-20 mins. only.


Now it's ready for re-heating 

What I did was, I re-heat it using the turbo. You can also do it the conventional way, which is in a pan-fry (deep-fry it), for a crispier and more tasty experience of Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali. 


All set 


Re-heating is on-going. 

While waiting for the Purefoods Heat and Eat to finish, I was still able to do other kitchen stuff and chores. I still kept myself busy with preparing other things like cooking pasta and frying Christmas ham for dinner and more time with my family. For a multi-tasker like myself, this is such a great find, this is very convenient for me and at the same time my family can enjoy and experience these tasty Filipino faves! 


Finally, the Purefoods Heat and Eat Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali can now be served! This is best-served with another Filipino fave, the vinegar and soy sauce with lots of onions, garlic and red chilli. Put some sugar and pepper to taste. This makes Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali a perfect combination to beat! Rice anyone??? :)) 




By just merely looking at it, can you feel its crispness? It's called the #PurefoodsSarapLutong 

I can say that, I had fully made my new discovery and had achieved something from it remarkably! Aside from our classic faves from Purefoods which are their hotdogs and corned beef, we now have a new line of Pinoy delicious meals that's so affordable and delicious. The thing that every Filipino family would love and crave for. 

Some of you are now craving for Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali, I know that hihi well, if you wish to grab and buy this new line of easy to prepare and delish Purefoods products, you can find it in Monterey meatshops and leading supermarkets at the "native section." 

Since I still have few more Crispy Pata and Lechon Kawali left on my fridge, I am planning on still having them for our Media Noche or New Year's eve dinner table! And actually we're having it 'til forever hahaha when my family craves for it, there's already Purefoods Heat and Eat that's so easy-to-prepare and easy on my budget which I can rely on, and has that 
"sarap lutong," anytime...all the time!!! 




















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NOVUHAIR turns favor with Holiday bash promo



So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle. 

The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile. 

Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.

Because you are what you eat, the fate of your crowning glory is in the plate. Your diet must have the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to become shiny and strong. So don’t overindulge, especially this time of the year when gastronomic feasts are spread almost everywhere you go. Be careful on what you take in, thinking that it’s also what you feed your ‘do.

Even stress can wear off the beauty and health of the tress. And that’s exactly what you should avoid this Yuletide season. Never put pressure on yourself just to please everyone. Just take it easy, let your hair down and party all night long. 

In this time of gratitude, NOVUHAIR makes everyday “a good hair day” for its valued patrons like you with its Christmas and Year-End Promo. Get an extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo 200 ml. worth P1,040 for FREE if you buy a NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack at participating WATSONS stores nationwide (DOH-FDA CCRR Permit No.: 967 s. 2017).

Packed with 19 natural ingredients—mostly standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients—NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion does not only help prevent the hair fall malady, but also aids in stimulating hair growth. NOVUHAIR helps prevent hair loss, improve overall appearance, promote nourishment and rejuvenation. It is clinically-tested and proven safe and effective.

Opt for the best with this Christmas and Year-End promo. Whether it’s a luxury gift for your loved ones, or a self-indulgent treat for you, NOVUHAIR has the perfect gift to inspire and keep you party-ready this Holiday season, while providing you with the ultimate styling result.

For inquiries, please call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. You may also visit www.novuhair.com or Novuhair’s Facebook page – Novuhair Official.  


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F1 Hotel Manila Welcomes 2018 with a Splash



The year is about to close and yet Bonifacio Global City’s F1 Hotel Manila doesn’t run out of surprises. 

Make your way to 2018 by celebrating with F1 Hotel Manila’s New Year Splash Countdown. Drizzle and party all night with unlimited booze and be hyped with feel-good music from the featured DJ’s. Celebrate the upcoming year with a tropical-vibe within the city in the Canary Lounge, perfect place for the pool party. Standing tickets are at Php1,888 net, while VIP tables are also available. Doors are open at 10pm to 1am, in partnership with Stella Artois.



Be part of the new year countdown and stay in a Fort Suite for Php9,500 net. This package is inclusive of tickets to New Year Splash for two (2), and use of Play Zone and Kiddie room amenities for kids to enjoy. Have a blast in your first 2018 staycation as this promo comes with buffet breakfast for two (2) and a privilege of late check-out until 4pm (subject to availability). New Year Countdown Room Package is valid on December 31, 2017.

End the year just right and book your tickets now. For inquiries, call 908-7888.
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That creamy, cheesy taste on your fave Christmas recipes with a twist!




Ahhhh can you feel it? Can you hear or smell the spirit of Christmas? It is actually right at the tip of our noses, right?! But let me ask you about what are the other things that excite you most during Holiday season aside from giving and receiving Christmas presents? Hmmmm... I guess, I know exactly what you are thinking and your answer is, and I bet it is the same and as good as mine :)) 

When people talk about food, it is an endless topic right?! And when we talk about our favorite time of the year, which is Christmas, the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, then there's New Year celebration, we couldn't help but to prepare something really good if not, the best for our family and loved ones. And the tastiest and easiest way to their hearts, rather stomachs :)) is to cook or make their fave Christmas recipes. 

And I know you would all agree with me and nod your head when I say that, it has been a tradition for everyone, most especially us, Filipinos, to have a Cheese Ball on every Noche Buena dining table, (Christmas Eve). Well, in our family, we've all grown up to this type of tradition and am pretty sure you can relate to this too, right?! And to tell you honestly, it has never been my fave 'til I came across Danes Cheese Ball. Kidding aside, it really tastes way better than the other commercialized brands and it's so creamy without experiencing an after taste, take note of that! 

 I'd like to share with you my amazing  dear readers, what I did with the very versatile Danes Cheese Ball. 

My HoliDanes Cheese Board 

You see sometimes, I'd really like to prepare and do out-of-the -ordinary kind of thing you know what I mean :) Included in my HoliDanes Cheese Board are biscuits, Christmas ham, almonds, raisins, the paté and of course, the star of the program, Danes Cheeseball which cut and sliced into different sizes and shapes to make it more appealing and appetizing! Hope you could also try this at home. 



My HoliDanes cheese and fruit kebabs 

This one, I just thought of this because, I'd like to think of some other way that I could make use of the Danes cheese ball or when we have some left overs even after Christmas or you can also prepare it on New Year's eve dinner with family or any other time of the year. I was able to include diced ham,  some fruits like grapes, melon, fuji and red apples. Since this is also a very versatile concoction, it all depends on what fruits or any other edible stuff that you'd like to use. Hope I was able to contribute something to feed your creative juices. 


So, you think you've had enough? Nuh uh there's more! This time, you'll get to use Danes Cheese Ball to your fave Christmas recipes with a twist! Here you go: 



1. Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a Filipino party essential and Christmas is no exception! Something about this just screams, Lets celebrate! This Christmas, why not make your sweet spaghetti even better with cheese mixed into the sauce. Then sprinkle a lot of cheese on top. This will surely be a hit with the kids!

2. Caldereta
Every mom has a specialty dish, and you can expect it served on the grandest
occasion of the year. Caldereta is one of the most popular mommy specialties. Its a
common heirloom recipe passed on from generation to generation. Adding cheese to the sauce makes it even more savory.

Caldereta


3. Kakanin
When the Simbang Gabi starts, churches will be surrounded with stalls that sell colorful delicacies like bibingka and puto bumbong. As an appetizer or dessert, we cant get enough of kakanin, especially with cheese sprinkled on top of them! Besides, nearly everything is better with cheese, right?

4. Fruit Salad
Whats Noche Buena without Lola or Titas fruit salad? Most of us probably even helped making this as a kid, right? Bonding over Noche Buena preparations is a special part of our family memories. Its a really cheesy moment we share with our families.

Fruit Salad


These are just some of the dishes you can make with Danes Cheese Ball, you can mix it into your own recipes or make new dishes with it. Its great eaten on its own and its great with your signature dishes as well.


   
Danes Cheese Ball is available in all leading groceries and supermarkets. #HappyHoliDanes, indeed!

So what are you waiting for? Give your traditional Christmas dishes an awesome flavor boost with Danes Cheese Ball and create new family favorites.

Check out their awesome video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr5TxZQ2nxs

For more Danes Cheese Ball recipes, visit facebook.com/danescheese.


HAPPY HOLIDANES!!! 







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Join GMA's #KapusoInstaWin for a chance to win Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung J7 Plus!


December 23, 2017


They say that giving back and sharing must happen anywhere and anytime of the year. It does not require much hence it is uncomplicated. The wonderful benefit of giving back, that joyful feeling of sharing, knowing that you can make someone happy. is very fulfilling. 

That is why before the year ends, our favorite Kapuso Network is hosting an online Christmas promo entitled "Kapuso InstaWin," that runs from December 20, 2017 until January 3, 2018. This is to show how grateful GMA Kapuso Network is, they are giving back to the community that has showered them with "buong pusong paGMAmahalan," throughout the year! 

I guess this will be the perfect time for everyone to feel the spirit of Christmas through giving and spreading love with Paskong Kapuso. 

If you wish to join the #KapusoInstaWin Christmas Promo, here are the mechanics: 

 Three easy steps to join the promo:
a.       Follow GMA Network on Instagram.
b.       Screenshot the Kapuso InstaWin photo of the day on instastories.
Ex. 




c.       Submit the screenshot at www.GMANetwork.com/KapusoInstaWin

·         Unlimited number of entries can be submitted daily per participant.
·         Prizes are:
a.       One (1) Samsung Galaxy S8 for the grand prize.
b.       Seven (7) Samsung J7 plus for the consolation prizes.
·         Full mechanics are available on the official promo site:www.GMANetwork.com/KapusoInstaWin




Watch this #KapusoInstaWin promo video


        

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What are you waiting for mga Kapuso?!! It's so easy to join! You can win Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung J7 Plus at an instant!!! 


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 



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Diana Stalder Brings The Premium Whitening Fusion In The Philippines



Diana Stalder Face, Body, Skincare Center brings the premium whitening fusion, a combination of two powerful brands for fast and effective whitening.
Casmara Nacar Treatment is an imported brand from Spain. It is a skin lightening and illuminating treatment which is suitable for all skin types, especially for skin with localized and/or diffuse blemishes.
Blanc White is a full range of whitening and anti-aging system. It is a six-step, high quality beauty regimen packed with a powerful combination of premium products that work together to deliver an anti-aging and whitening benefit for a youthful-looking and radiant skin. Actively supports generation of new cells, helps stimulates collagen synthesis, enhances skin elasticity and firmness, and promotes healthier and fairer-looking skin.
Clients could avail the Premium Whitening Fusion on discounted price for only Php35,988 with a savings of Php8,000 which they could consume within a year. Promo period is on December 15, 2017 to February 15, 2018.



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LJ Reyes celebrates her birthday via Yoga session

Happy birthday LJ!!! 

LJ Reyes is Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes in real life, her birthdate fell exactly on Christmas Day, December 25, 1987. I've been seeing LJ in several showbiz and mommy events.  She was also there in one of my good celebrity mom friends Bettinna Carlos during the launch of her own website. I can see how she's been doing as a real and supportive friend to her. We've also been in a Zumba event way back 2015, and I was so surprised that she still remembers it. She's such a down-to-earth person.

We were invited by GMA Artist Center to have an advanced celebration with our birthday girl, LJ, via a Yoga session at Snap Fitness Studio just right in front of GMA Tower along Timog along with other mom bloggers.  As you can see, she is such a fit and sexy celebrity mom. If you do not know her, you wouldn't even notice that she already has a son named Ethan Akio whom she fondly calls Aki. 

The birthday girl LJ Reyes before our Yoga session 

During our interview with her, before Yoga sesh, she was so shy talking about her age, she became conscious about it but to me, she still is the LJ Reyes that I first saw when she joined StarStruck Season 2 in 2004 and became the First Princess during the finals. She still has that giggly and cheerful character. 



Being a single mom, like myself, I admire LJ's resiliency, and she now has engaged herself in having an online business. She's now keeping herself busy with her new Smart Mommy App called "MApp." What inspired her to launch an app such as this, was she shares she has a big family who loves to go out and eat. The "MApp" features places and venues that are family-friendly, mommy and kid-friendly. It also has different categories to choose from and she said it is still a work in progress. It was launched last September 2017 and is downloadable under google store and soon on i0S.  

The good news is her app is growing with restaurant partners of over 50,000 including their nramches in Metro Manila only. They plan to make it nationwide and make the app have a more visual interface. 

More power to you baby girl LJ! She also plans to spend her actual birthday and Christmas Season in the United States and have white Christmas with family. 


LJ Reyes with T.O.P. member and host of the program, Joshua Jacobe 



With LJ Reyes and co-mom bloggers 


With fellow mom bloggers, Joshua Jacobe of T.O.P. and Miss Ira Go of GMA Artist Center 



Our Yoga session is about to start guys, sorry guys no camera allowed, don't have anything to post regarding it :)) 


With the birthday girl LJ Reyes after our Yoga session. She still looks fresh right?! 
Happy happy birthday and Merry Christmas to you and your big family!!! 

For our full interview with LJ during her birthday celeb, please click the here





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Jen1ne Distributor Inc. | Providing Musical Instruments at an Affordable Price


What do you think that Barbie Almalbis, Manuel Legarda and Raymund Marasigan have in common? Oh well, these popular local artists have been working with and believing in the quality of the musical instruments that Jen1ne Distributor Incorporated offers. 

If I am to play a musical instrument, I would like to purchase a drum set, which is, in my wildest dreams, during my childhood, one of my ultimate dream musical instruments. I can play the piano or the organ, yes, but I do not have a formal training of sorts. It was just my ouido working on me. :) If only I have the time and means, I'd still opt to pursue my childhood fantasy and that is to play the drums. Good thing that Jen1ne Distributors Inc., can now provide us with these musical instruments of high qualtiy and affordable price. So who knows right?! Dreaming is believing and no reason to lose hope. :) 

So what is Jen1ne Distributors Inc. exactly? Jen1ne Distributor Incorporated (est. 2009) is one of the leading musical instrument distributors in the Philippines, and is responsible for establishing D&D Custom Guitars among others which, in only a few years’ time, has rose to become one the leading guitar brands in the Philippines. (http://billboard.ph/dd-custom-guitars-make-signature-axeslocal-guitar-heroes/)

Jen1ne Distributor Inc’s goal is to provide Filipinos with quality instruments while still resting in an affordable price range and they are able to produce engaging products and effective marketing activations. Recently, Jen1ne Distributor Incorporated, aside from catering to its dealers nationwide, has also opened its first pilot branch in Glorietta and has been followed up with a flagship store in SM Mall of Asia.

They have latest pruducts like: 

BARBIE DBA UKULELE PRINTED VIOLET -BAG for Php3300




BARBIE DBA DRUM SET PRINTED CHECKERED' for Php8980 



BARBIE HRT ELECTRIC GUITAR PINK -BAG for Php6900




BARBIE DBA ACOUSTIC GUITAR -BAG' for Php5500


Student discounts: 10%off just present your kids school I.D
Barbie Musical Instrument available at D&D Guitars in SM Mall of Asia
















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Reasons why Vivo V7+ all screen phone make the best Christmas gift

With the holiday season just around the corner, people have been hunting for a good Christmas buy for presents. Phone presents have been a huge hit since the advent of advanced telecommunications and phone brands have been competing for the spotlight in a Christmas shopper’s list.

Vivo’s premium smartphone the V7+ does not disappoint despite an affordable price tag attached to it. This latest pride in Vivo packs in all the top of the line features which is at par with the smartphone industry’s best of the best.


Perfect shots anytime, anywhere with the 24MP front-facing camera

Known as a selfie-centric phone, the V7+ perfects all shots for clearer selfies with its 24MP front-facing camera and a 16MP rear-facing camera—one of the industry’s firsts. With the V7+ 24MP front-facing camera photos come out clear-cut, crisp, and natural-looking. Likewise, the 16MP rear camera, with its 64MP UHD that can produce detailed quality photos, blurred shots are a thing of the past. Night shots using the camera’s professional mode make photos come out are perfectly clear.

Moreover, the V7+ offers a face beauty feature for Vivo calls, so anyone is always ready to take a video call anytime, any day. When in a dimly-lit environment, Selfie Softlight goes to work offering soft but flattering illumination.




24 MP front camera for holiday get-togethers come out great with the all-screen display, framing the photo perfectly





Vivo V7+ does an awesome job with selfies. With the Bokeh mode, selfie photos come out with a tinge of creativity. Backgrounds are blurred to emphasize the main subject of the photo




Augmented visual experience with the all-screen display
Smartphone fans are raving about the V7+’s 5.99” all-screen display with its 84.4% screen to body ratio, providing a more exciting and enhanced game and visual experience. You can maximize the whole screen even more with the option to remove navigation buttons completely simply with the slide of a finger and enjoy a 12.5% viewing area.








V7+ brings smart in smartphone with its leading-edge Face ID feature
A smart phone indeed, the V7+ would “wake up” within 0.1 second with the Face ID feature with the user merely picking up the phone and raising it in portrait mode to unlock and it is ready to go. Ultra secure, the Face ID feature employs 106 facial points to avoid other facial recognition.

Enjoy an action-packed game experience
The V7+ rocks the latest OS. Heavy game players can benefit from the V7+ as it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon Octacore processor, making playing of heavy games enjoyable and smooth-running. The V7+ 4GB ROM allows user to multi-task, open multipole applications without the worry of lagging and with the special Game Mode feature, disturbing the current game play with app notifications is never a problem. The Game Mode of the phone also allows for uninterrupted game play while taking a phone call at the same time. The all-screen display of the V7+ makes the visual experience while playing games truly optimal.






Vivo’s V7+ rocks all the outstanding features. However, in terms of quality anchored to affordability, the Vivo V7+ definitely wins. A price that is easy on the pocket and specs that hit the ceiling in terms of quality and performance, the Vivo V7+ is a surefire hit amongst gift-givers and gift-receivers.

About Vivo
A young global smartphone brand focusing on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops dynamic and stylish products for passionate young people. Vivo makes stylish smartphones with cutting-edge technology accessible to young people and professionals around the world. We now have close to two hundred million users to date and is one of the preferred brands of young people around the world.

According to Counterpoint’s latest research, Vivo was the fifth largest smartphone brand globally in 3Q 2017, capturing a market share of 7.1%. Out of the top 5, Vivo observed the highest year-over-year growth of 32% in global shipments.



For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.





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