Aug 31, 2016

Free Pet Fashion Workshop Event on Sept 17 at Century City Mall

Doodles Paw Couture
It's a Pawsome Time in the City with the free event at the Century City Mall, located at the high rise building area at Kalayaan Ave, just a few steps from from Makati Ave. 

Who loves to go malling with their pets? Well, the great news is that Century City Mall has opened certain areas to be pet-friendly, and yes, it is more than just taking our canine and feline friends for a walk inside the selected pets zones of this world-class mall, there is a special, fun-filled event that will help make our furry friends be part of the Pawsome fashion world!

All About Pets in the City Event 

Sept. 17, 2016, Saturday, 1 pm
Century City Mall 

in partnership with

Doodles Paw Couture


It's going to be so nice to get a free workshop for our pets, right? And, the activities are so chill, a delightful way to leisurely spend a Saturday afternoon, as there will be a pet fashion talk, grooming tips, beauty tips, pet care information, being a pawparent bonding talk, and an on the floor catwalk workshop for our feline friends! 

Doodles Paw Couture 


If you want to go malling with your pet, aside from the usually stroller walk, there is an al fresco area at Century City Mall. It is responsibly pet-friendly, ensuring that there are special areas that are open to animal lovers, and provides events like this one to make time with our pets more wonderful.

Create more memories with our family and pets
by
attending the free 
All About Pets in the City Event 

For more details:
Like the Century City Mall Facebook page 

Like the Doodles Paw Couture Facebook page







Aug 26, 2016

For Altenative and Conventional Healing: Holistic Integrative Care Center





For treatments and cures that work, the approach should encompass all factors that affect us, not just the body, but the mind and soul also. For example, if one has diabetes, the constant warning bell about taking in too much sugar might be always on the mind, and the burden becomes heavier, and instead of enjoying life, it is pinned down to focusing on the illness. Taking medication surely isn't enough for a diabetic as a treatment, as for optimal health and improved quality of life, there has to be the proper diet, lifestyle, and even alternative medicine, such as taking bitter melon supplements to lower blood sugar levels.


The Holistic Integrative Care Center is the place to go to for healing that cares as it offers a multi-dimensional approach. It treats the root cause of the health concern. From the time a person takes an assessment, which is recommended to be done with medical records, if there are any, to the healing process, of which the patient is presented the treatments, to include alternative medicine choices.

The head of the licensed physicians in this clinic is Dr. Imelda Edodollon, MT, MD, NMD. She graduated from International Medical School of Integrative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2013. Pi Villaraza who is in the Healer's Portal, conducts integrative healing practice in alignment with energy transformation, neurology, psychological breakthrough and sustainable vision-setting.

Taken while I was having a body scan,which is part of the assessment process

With the fusion of conventional medicine and alternative treatment, using a whole approach, wellness comes about, quality of life improves, and cures are possible, with a sync of natural and conventional medicine.
We have heard a lot of stories about people who have cancer and use alternative medicine, but usually, it is from what is recommended by others who have used it. What is there was the database of alternative treatments that work?

There is, and that is at the Holistic Integrative Care Center. The approach includes all-natural supplements, and you can be sure that you and your loved ones are being treated by a licensed physician.

Please click this link to find out more about what health concerns are treated at Holistic Integrative Care Center
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Please click this link to read the testimonials about those who got well when they got treatment from Holistic Integrative Care Center.

To learn more, visit the Holistic Integrative Care Center website

Aug 22, 2016

Lifestyle Event: Chef Next Door with Jonas Ng Season 2 Launch

Lifestyle party, party! Awesomely fun event, with overflowing drinks and gourmet food! This event was held at Le Jardin, BGC, which is owned by the Chef Next Door, Jonas Ng.
Jonas Ng is a cheerful fellow, made more attractive because of his confident, bubbly personality. He had provided us with a good look of what we can expect from his cooking show. To watch his show means learning new techniques while having fun. He also spoke about how his mother inspired him to cook, and it was an encouraging speech.

Lifestyle does know how to throw a seamless party! With the smart, good-looking host, Migz Withaz Anzures, the event was so chill, relaxed, and it was indeed a successful launch.

The food that was served by Le Jardin was great and the Rillette de Porc, was fantastic, and I could hardly stop eating these.



There was a bevy of sponsors that added that special touch to the event, as these offered me great opportunity to try their new and exciting products.
Karen's Kitchen


As much as I wanted to indulge, as I am on a strict drink limit, but could not help but try the premium craft beer by Baguio Craft Brewery. Foam rich, with a depth of brewed goodness, a sip was fulfilling, and a better brew for those who want to have an exploration of flavors, that is unique and Filipino made. See the clarity of the brew, and it does taste good even when it is no longer cold, with that better bitter kick.

The event was had music, dancing, video presentations, and a raffle, and I won a knife from SaladMaster. That knife will surely last a lifetime!
Chef Next Door Season 2 airs regularly on Lifestyle Sky cable Channel 52 at these time slots:

Wednesday at 9:30 am 
Thursdays at 1:00 am
Saturdays at 6:00 pm
Sundays at 10:00 am
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Tuesdays at 12 mn 

This is the lifestyle you want:
Like the Lifestyle TV Ph Facebook page







Boy Kanin: More Rice for the Right Price


Image credits: Boy Kanin Facebook Page
Giving more value per peso, Boy Kanin meals offer the favorite Filipino dishes topped on a lot of rice - and the rice is totally a lot! This food stall has the traditional food, beverage, and a unique wrap, and is truly one food stall that caters to our needs.

Filipinos do love to eat rice and typically order extra rice when they eat out. When one buys from Boy Kanin, this need not be done, as their rice meals has nearly two cups of rice, which maybe plain rice or their yellow rice which is quite flavorful. The large serving of rice does make the difference, and the proportion to the viand is just right.

Meals that Satisfy at Budget Prices

Most food stall have servings that are enough to stop the hunger or have items that are considered as snacks. Boy Kanin has meals, and their Filipino style burrito, which can be considered as a heavy snack.
Pinoy Burrito 

Bread wraps are quite popular nowadays. The Boy Kanin burrito has a soft bread wrap that holds flavorful rice, cheese, and meat. The meat is cut into small pieces. Unlike the Mexican burrito, this contains no beans. It tastes different also from that Mexican dish as it does not contain those kinds of spices. It is a comfort food as the cheese makes the rice stick together and adds a creaminess to the dish. It is so big, that I shared it with my daughter, and it is very filling. Unique, good, it hits the spot.

Here is the Pinoy Burrito unwrapped:


The Boy Kanin beverage is Salabat, which is ginger tea. This is served cold. There is no strong taste of ginger and it is refreshingly good. It is a surprisingly unlike any other ginger tea, and one won't even notice that they are drinking that popular Filipino beverage, I know this for a fact because after I drank a cup, I didn't even know it was made from ginger. I love this Salabat, and how I wish I could drink this every day, and maybe soon, if Boy Kanin can bottle this healthy Filipino drink.
If you want to eat more and get the full value of your money, then look for a Boy Kanin food stall.

Franchise opportunity is available. 
For more info, please visit the Boy Kanin Facebook page.




Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines: First Year Anniversary Celebration

Can you become the first Filipino Master Chef? It is a skill that can be learned. Yet, to be one of the best chefs in the world, you'll need to get the right training, one that integrates precision and technique with passion, to create perfection in making baked products, cakes, chocolates, and other food items.
Learn from the master chefs at the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts how to make these wonderful food creations.
Celebrating their first anniversary was a gourmet occasion, with tables filled with finest selection of bread, chocolates, and cakes, all freshly made, and a display of sugar art and chocolate art. It was a wine and dine night, with hard drinks flowing liberally, and the most delightful finger food was served, made by the Parisian master chef.



The master chefs who teach at this school come from all over the world - and this is the only school that provides the opportunity to study locally and become a master chef.

The Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines is located at Metro House Building, 345 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., 4/F Makati, MM.  It is an international pastry school offering certificate and diploma course. For more information, visit the Academy of Pastry & Bakery Arts Philippines website.  

Aug 8, 2016

Food and Drink Daily Decisions

Absorbtion is worth considering when it comes to health. What we eat and drink does go out after the digestion process, so what is left behind?

First, think about digestion. If this process does not have high performance levels, we must aid it by consuming what can aid it. For example, if the health concern is constipation, then fiber rich food such as oatmeal and eating certain fruits such as papaya can surely help. 

Next, think about absorption. When eating, chewing well breaks down the food for it to be easier to digest. Whatever goes in, goes through the process, and the blood stream absorbs what is there. Sounds simple, right? Let us investigate...

Food and drink is always a blessing, especially when offered.

Our choices are limited when we are out of the house. Daily decision making can be broken down. What is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? What do you snack on? What beverages are consumed? It is not always possible to have that balanced meal, and delicious temptations are everywhere. Start off by simplifying the choices, saying no and knowing the limits of the intake.

- Fat. Pork has fat in the meat part, so it is not enough to remove the fat. Marbled beef has fat that cannot be taken out, and ground beef has at least 20 percent fat. Steak has visible fat that can be removed. Chicken has fat, and the healthies choice is the breast part. Fish can have fatty parts but this is healthy.

- Sugar. We all need sweetness daily, even if diabetic as blood sugar levels cannot be too low. There are fruits that we can consume and the occasional dessert is a treat, as totally depriving oneself may cause cravings. Dark chocolate is healthier, and fresh fruit is best.

- Calcium. Upon reading the new FDA guidelines that eggs
can be consumed daily, this changes the allowable intake. Drinking enough milk is good, though too much of butter is bad. Cheese overload? Healthy but anything is excess is not good.

With so many food and beverages to choose from, decisions can be done with each meal and snack, and what we drink such as the water intake, caffeine based drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Our bodies vary and for some, a little may be too much.

To focus on absorbption, what we ordinarily eat and drink might not be enough to bring the nutrients our body needs. Supplements are good, yet there are natural choices that are better. Our bodies liquid absorption rate is fast, bringing in refreshment, a full feeling, and the simplification of the digestive process. Shakes are great, for weight loss and weight gain, like those which are complete meal replacements such as Herbalife, which does contain a bevy of wonderful ingredients. Fresh fruit shakes may be made with a reduction or even omission of the sugar syrup. Vegetables can be made into a beverage. There are a lot of healthy beverages for sale, like pineapple juice, grape juice, and tomato juice. Just read the label.

When we were babies, we had a liquid diet. When we are old, it is a good idea to up our liquid intake, so the body can become healthier, and the absorption rate is fast, making us gain energy and making it easy for the digestive system.

Check out my ebook > ReFresh: The Liquid Diet Guide which is available for download at all online bookstores. 

Aug 2, 2016

Anxiety and How it Hurts

Dealing with anxiety means you can enjoy life and be productive. Anxiety, which means that there is a fear that is unfounded, that might be based on experience, makes a new situation one that is treated with more than caution, but the fear is the basis of how it is dealt with. Anxiety repeats in the mind, and after it does constantly repeat, it will cause overwhelming emotions. When the emotions take over, a panic attack may occur. The signs of a panic attack include change in breathing pattern, extreme adgitation, and basically, flying off the handle for no valid reason, just to differ this from temper and anger.

Anxiety hurts someone for no valid reason. For example, when entering a new relationship, what happened before with someone else is held against the new person. It can be in the back of the mind but it still affects the relationship. Anxiety hurts more than anythingbecause the fear takes over, making what can be done left undone, and destroying relationships when the panic attack happens.

Constant panic attacks bring about a disorder. This disorder may be treated with chill pills but it does not cure it. To get rid of panic attacks one has to deal with it.

Life has daily stressors. The inability to deal with such matters like a pending bill, even if there is money to pay it, without making it into a blown up issue; the seeking to disrupt the routine calm of an ordinary day with imaginary scenarios for attention; the pensive and disgruntled attitude of burden when there should be none; and the inability to let go of the past mistakes and forgive means that the anxious thoughts keep repeating in the mind.

Anxiety hurts, destroying relationships due to not being able to deal with a routine life without creating issues. There are days that all goes well, like when celebrating an occassion or durincg an out of town trip, but there are those ordinary days that should have no trouble, and a person with the disorder will seek to create an issue to make another person hassled. People with anxiety disorders, who have constant panic attacks, and who are no longer capable of being content with routine, will lash out in their imaginary hurt, not let go of the past, and are unwilling to move forward. In general, they are unproductive and have limited amount of friends, as the anxious mind seeks other anxious minds to talk endlessly about scenarios and their unforgiveness of other people.

A life riddled with issues is what a person will be subjected to when someone has an anxiety disorder. To deal with them with pity means that the emotional outburst will affect their peace, and the relationship will be unstable as their is that feeling of constntly walking on eggshells. Some do get well but for many, anxiety becomes a way of life, as the disruption makes them have that high, the attention, and then they get to control others by their wave of emotional outburst, based on their fear. A person with an anxiety disorder is dependent, as they cannot deal with the stressors of daily life, are  not trying to earn, becomes outright selfish when it comes to money and apparently does not care for anyone but themselves. New friendships are difficult to eatablish as they are treated with disdain, and one with a disorder has trust issues, as the past is always there, placing the fear.

Another example might be a person coming home late and the one with the disorder will start to create all sorts of scenarios in their head, such as that the other person might be lying, or maybe has gotten into an accident, and then pepper the one who was late with texts for them to go home, as there are trust issues and their anxious minds will not rest.

The causes of anxiety attacks are many. There are some who can get cured but there are those who do need to change their environment as their refusal to deal with the routine life that they have can be disruptive and hurt others. Living with a person who has an anxiety disorder makes practically each day one that has issues, be it with the silent treatment which is manipulative, the guilt trip, or the constant nit picking. Sometimes, the anxiety does make the person no longer functional and their is no normal day, so it might be best to let them be where they have their comfort zone, like with their friends, and cut off relationships because of the emotional, verbal, and maybe even physical abuse that one can suffer from when the disorder is so integrated, that person is no longer in control of their emotions.

The mind is a powerful thing but people who have overwhelming emotions do seek to destroy relationships, be it their own or others, because their living with the repeated thoughts make them unhappy. Pushing them to be independent in many ways may force them to fly, yet still consider that sometimes, it might not be an anxiety disorder that one might be dealing with, as there might be the fact that a person does not love, care and respect them, that is why daily life can be made miserable unless they get their way.

Anxiety hurts someone when it is the basis of the way they are dealt with. Focusing, and seeing the facts, to be right to a person, one may ask themselves if the pain that comes from the fear, was indeed inflicted by that person and if the trust issues do have basis.

A person that has a disorder may be that way for life and as all disorders, can get worse as they get older, especially if it is already integrated into their daily routine.

Jul 28, 2016

Tuloy sa Don Bosco: Charity Event of Herbalife

Keep children safe.

At Tuloy sa Don Bosco, during the Herbalife foundation donation, we were not allowed to take close up pictures of the children.

Some are victims of abuse, like the unspeakable kind, along with some that have other social services cases. A way to have a new life, short of giving them a new identity like a new name, this place provides more than protection, with food, clothing, shelter, and education. Children should be protected, indeed, giving them more than their basic needs for them to grow up independent and strong to face the challenges of the world.

The hurt of these kids was visible on some faces at the start of the program. If you know that a child was being abused, what would you do?

Circumstances bring about poor street children, and they do need help that is provided by the right places like Tuloy sa Don Bosco located at the entrance of San Jose Village, Alabang, just in front of the terminal area of ATC.

Children Need Help

Many big companies donate to charity because it is tax deductible. This is what made the dontation of Herbalife different. Since Tuloy sa Don Bosco cannot provide that kind of receipt right now, as they are short of social workers which is pegged at one for 20 children, and nuns and teachers and other professionals are not allowed to be placed in the role of a social worker, making it difficult for them to fulfill the red tape requirements of the government agency, whatever is given to them is truly a donation to charity.

Learn more about the Herbalife chanrity event, click this link http://checkpointcindy.blogspot.com/2016/07/herbalife-family-foundation-launches.html?m=1

Lemongrass House Dog Spa Spritzer


My daughter Allison and Biggie
No more smelly dogs! Get rid of doggie odor easily! Your canine friend can have a light scent that even perfumes the air. If your pooch is stinky, even just a little bit, or you want them to smell nice after they bathe, well, then, here is the solution for you!

Lemongrass House has a pet range that is made from only the finest natural ingredients. Include in their pet range is the Dog Spa Spritzer. This pet product is made with green tea extract, aloe vera infusion, and vitamin E and is package in a spray container.

When I sprayed it on one of my dogs, who goes around the yard the whole day and goes back into the house smelling like sunshine has made the unpleasant dog smell stick to her fur, the herbal infusion made an instant impact. Upon first spray, my dog turned around to sniff her body. Then I sprayed it again, and my Mom, who was watching TV, turned around and said, "That smells so good. What is that? You have a new perfume?" When I told her it was a dog spritzer, she said that it was good as the entire room smells good, too.

So I sprayed my other dog, also. The scent lingered in the air for over half an hour. The scent was strong on my pets for at a couple of hours. Their coat had a light, smooth feel in the areas that it was sprayed on. They seemed to be more relaxed after it was sprayed but that might have been because they got more pats and hugs from us, with compliments on how great they smell, yet I firmly believe that the aromatherapy properties of this product brought about this kind of positive result as I too enjoyed a relaxing feeling.
Image credits: Lemongrass House
I spray my pets with Lemongrass House Dog Spa Spritzer often. I don't have to spray my pets daily, though before a visitor drops by, I do give them a spray or two. I have used this product on their dog bed as it does work as a deodorizer and on one of the couches that my pets frequently lie down on.

Our canine friend deserve natural products, especially for their grooming. It is safer for them and an eco-friendly choice. There are distinct benefits of using what is natural for your pets, and what I noted that more than just making them smell good, we love the way the scent makes the area smell good also.

Lemongrass House Dog Spa Spritzer provides a dog odor solution, it works as a deodorizer for areas that they sleep on, as a room freshener, and has aromatherapy benefits.

Lemongrass House is located at the ground floor of the Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati.







Lemongrass House: Award Winning Spa and Body Products

Lemongrass House Dusit Thani, Makati*Image credits: Facebook page

The wonderful scents captured me, immobilized, as I stood in front of the Lemongrass House doors which is located at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. I just stood there to breathe the air, filled with delightfully light scents and felt the relaxing and rejuvenating benefits of aromatherapy in just a minute.

The scents were mixed but not overwhelming like other similar stores. It was light and made me feel so good, that when I was asked to come inside, I was eager to learn more, well, admittedly, it was more like wanting to step into a room with filled with air that is so good to breathe.

There were hundreds of items in this natural products store, and these are freshly-made with all-natural ingredients.
North America Lemongrass House was featured on Discovery Channel.
Image Credits: Lemongrass House Facebook page

Aromatherapy and Natural Products

The art of aromatherapy has been around for centuries and using spa and body products made from natural things like lemongrass, aloe vera, jojoba, and more, does bring about results that more than just make one more beautiful but works as an aid in relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing.

Most of us are aware that aromatherapy products do have wondrous benefits. Choosing what is natural, making that decision daily in all the things that we use can greatly aid in reducing our carbon imprint. The advantages to using natural products are more than results, it is our way to make a difference in the world we live in, protecting our planet for our children's future.

Our bodies are natural. What touches it? What do you allow on it? Making the healthy choices when it comes to our food and beverage intake and making the natural choices to be in harmony with what we use at home, in our office, and in our facilities, is a way to bring about the wellness that we need, with ease.

You might not be aware of the fact the essential oil of lemongrass does have targeted benefits as has anti-microbial, fungicidal, bactericidal, antiseptic, analgesic, astringent, and anti-depressant properties, and that is what held me captive.



About Lemongrass House

There are over 1,200 natural products in this store. These include those that are for use on the body, for the home, and for your pets.These products are distributed to 28 countries, with 48 retail stores in 12 countries.

Lemongrass House products contain no sulphate, are paraben free, and are not tested on animals.

Learn more about their products by visiting their Facebook page and following them on Instagram








Jul 26, 2016

Verona Optical For Dream Eyes

Allison Wearing Verona Optical Colored Contact Lens
Allison Not Wearing The Special Colored Contact Lens
Changing the way the eyes look can be done nearly instantly. If you want to change color, if you want bigger looking eyes, your dream of having that blue, brown, and so many other colors can be done fast, while your eyes become alluringly larger looking.

To change the color of the eyes is as easy as wearing colored contact lens and yet - at Verona Optical the kind of lens make the pupils look larger.

My daughter, Allison, has slightly chinky eyes. She is quite fashionable and wanted new contact lenses to wear with that color change factor. What she is wearing in the first picture is Smokey Gray.

Click this to see the contact lens colors available at Verona Optical Pasong Tamo branch.

Here's another set of pictures to compare the way her eyes look.



Same Picture as First Wearing Contacts
Wearing Verona Optical Trendy Eyeglasses
Note that if one is wearing glasses, the eyes do look bigger. Take a moment to compare the two pictures, and you'll see the difference. And you can experience what she has for that instant fashion stylish change, for probably the most alluring part of your body - which are your eyes.

How to get these special colored contact lens?

Visit Verona Optical Pasong Tamo, Makati
 Request for a free eye check.
You'll be guided to the contact lens area.
Choose your colors.
Wait for a couple of minutes, and the contact lenses are ready!

What my daughter got was an in-depth consultation about her eyes and why her grade was so high. The shape of her eyeball is like a rugby ball, instead of being round like a ball. The consultation revealed that she could have corrective eyes surgery which is costly. Allison does like the fashion change option that these new contact lenses provides her.

Some people do not have to wear eyeglasses - and they can buy special colored contact lenses without grade.

Many of us place on makeup, putting on the mascara and contouring our eyelid to have that big eyes look. It can be done easily without much fuss, and it is so easy to change the color of your eyes to violet, hazel, blue, grey, or green when you go to Verona Optical, located at 2310 Pasong Tamo, Makati.

Verona Optical is the No. 1 optical in the Philippines.

Read my other reviews about Verona Optical.

Stylish Eyeglasses
A Clearer Vision of Excellence 


Find out more by visiting the Verona Optical Facebook page.

















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