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Lady Satin Pillowcases Review

Date: April 4, 2013

Author: earthlingorgeous

I always tell everyone that the best beauty remedy ever is to have a good uninterrupted sleep at night. Because sleep helps the body rest and recover. However, not everyone gets to enjoy the luxury of a good night sleep. Either because one does not practice a good before sleep routine or because you are using the wrong kind of material for you bedding.

When Lady Satin said they want to send me a sample of their pillowcases I did not hesitate but gave my shipping address right away. I’m a fan of satin pillow cases, satin sheets are a beauty luxury so fine! (hah did I just made you sing? )

Product Info:
Lady Satin and I believe in the same philosophy. Enough beauty sleep is the ultimate beauty tip. Satin pillowcases are luxuriously smooth. This means minimal friction minimal friction against your hair and skin resulting to less hair fall, less tangles, less split ends , less sleep lines an no dryness while you dream. Using satin pillowcases makes you wake up beautiful each morning!

Even if the package came badly battered by poor handling of the shipping company, the pillowcases itself was not affected because they were packed very nicely inside this box.

As soon as I got them I immediately used my Lady Satin Plain White Charmeuse in my ed! It goes well with the current theme running in my room. Dreamy night! Haha!

What I think of it?

It was more fun burying my face on my pillow while using these pillowcases. It felt really smooth. My head keeps falling off my pillow for a couple of times because it’s that smooth and silky. But in all I woke up feeling more rested than the usual.
I woke up inspecting my bed immediately particularly the pillow on my head. There was less hair on them and yes I had less lines on my face compared to using cotton pillowcases. You know when you buy your face deep in your pillow your face get crumpled and folded and you get to adopt to the shape pressed on your face when you wake? You won’t experience that with satin pillowcases.

Do I recommend it?
Of course. You can see the result on short term but the longer you use satin pillowcases you will see the difference. It is way much better than cotton pillowcases with high fabric count, believe me.

Lady Satin is very affordable, a 1 piece plain charmeuse is just Php450.00; 2pcs is Php800.00 and 10 pcs is Php3,500.00. They also have printed / patterned satin pillowcases with the same price. For care instructions you may check their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lady-Satin-Pillowcases/481443308553887?fref=ts

How about you, what is your best beauty tip/regimen ever? Have you tried Lady Satin before?

Stay gorgeous everyone!

First Period — Mommy Moments

Date: March 5, 2013

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living, Personal

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Oh My! I don’t know how long was the last time I posted Mommy Moments on this blog. But there’s one huge, major milestone involving my daughter and me as a mom. My daughter’s first period. Yes, she had hers tonight. I won’t go into elaborate details but she had her first menstrual period.

I’ve been fearing about how will she deal with this and how will she take it. I’ve been scared for years. I was scared because as you all know, she is different, she has autism. I don’t know how she will take it. But now, all my fears wiped out. She is taking it very lightly, like nothing happened. Just like an accidental pee on her undies! OK, that’s TMI! Hah!

My gosh I still can’t believe it, my baby

…is now a young lady!

I’m now moving on from diapers to sanitary napkins! Oh my! How time flies, but wait she’s just 11. I remember I had mine when I was 16!

Thanks for reading my personal life post. The comment box is open , you can share your stories too!

Stay gorgeous everyone!

Can I Trust You Yaya?

Date: February 26, 2013

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Advertorial, Home & Living

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As most of you know, my daughter has autism. She is functional but non-verbal. That said, she can do things for herself but she can’t tell anyone, including me, whatever is on her mind. She is not mute but she can’t verbalize or put into words her thoughts, feelings, or actions.

With that in consideration, I need a caregiver who is trustworthy and has an understanding of kids with special needs. Years back, I got a Yaya who was a former classmate of my older sister and finished a care giving course. When my sister recommended her I did not hesitate but get her. Her background was perfect. I even enrolled her at understanding Autism seminars so she could better understand and take care of my daughter well.

Even with the Yaya around, I still bring my daughter to school and fetch her. Until after almost a year that the Yaya was with us when I decided I can trust her to do that job without me anymore.

For the first time, the Yaya and my daughter went to school alone. Hours passed when I realized the time and that they are not home yet when they are supposed to. My moms instinct was ringing aloud. I started worrying so I decided to call her. Thank God, I know her cell phone number! I asked where they are if they got stuck in traffic or any spontaneous school activity happened I did not know about that made them late. Yaya answered, said she and my daughter was now at their house!

Shocked as I was, crazy thoughts ran into my head. What the heck is she thinking? Why did she bring my daughter to her house? Why did she think she can even do that? What are you doing with my daughter?

Even if I was worried like hell I did not let the Yaya hear the angst over the phone. Instead I nicely asked her to come home and have snacks since it is way past lunchtime. She replied: “Ma’am we already ate and Tasha is playing piano here. She’s OK. Would you like to come here instead so we can talk?”

TALK? What does she mean with talk? I got really scared. Afraid as I was I did not let her hear my anxiety I patiently told her: “Tasha is very picky with food and the people around her I would really like for the both of you to come home now, please.”

She answered back: “Ma’am there’s something I want to tell you that I can’t tell you at your house because your mother is very intrusive. Can you come here at my house instead So we can talk?”

Intrusive? “Edel, if you want to tell me something you can go to my room and we can talk. Nobody will hear it, “ I said in a calm voice. “Please come home now. OK? Take care.” She said OK.

It took them more than an hour to get back and I was very much relieved that my daughter is home. I immediately asked the Yaya to go in my room so we can talk, just like what she wanted. But instead of letting her say her piece I let out a very loud cry of relief and handed her last pay right away and told her not to come back.

I was very traumatized. I felt I can no longer trust her with my daughter ever again. It was the first time I entrusted her the responsibility to bring and fetch my daughter from school and she broke that trust. I know she is a very good Yaya and that I invested money for her seminars already. But she broke my trust when it comes to bringing her to school and taking her back home right after. A very basic duty a Yaya must fulfil and she did not do it.

My daughter is non-verbal. I understand she is good to my daughter. She is capable to teach my child things she learned from the seminar. However, I don’t know the people in their house and how they will treat her. It is very likely I find out untoward incidents that could happen when she is alone with them. My daughter can’t tell me that because she can’t talk. More than anything else, my daughter’s safety always comes first.

That incident made finding a Yaya I can trust even more daunting than ever. Since then, I don’t let anyone bring my daughter to school or fetch her from school anymore except me or with me. Just like with the drinking water we have at home, we only have Wilkins. My daughter’s pedia recommended it since I gave birth more than a decade ago. The doctor said it is the safest drinking water best suited for nursing babies and beyond.

How about you, do you have a story of you being too picky when it comes to your kid’s safety? Smart Parenting and Wilkins would like to hear your story! You may share your story below: (click image)

P.S. : Only moms aged 18 and above can submit their stories at Smart Parenting and will get the chance to win the following:
a. Writers of the 5 selected stories for publication in magazine will each receive Php 5,000 cash and Php 5,000 gift certificates for Wilkins products.
b. Grand winner (story will be turned into a short film) will receive Php 10,000 cash and P5,000 gift certificates for Wilkins productsStay gorgeous everyone!

Some talking points suggested by sponsors but story and opinions written are mine.

Asilo Tagaytay – Avida Land’s First Vacation Home Development

Date: February 26, 2013

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Advertorial, Home & Living

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I’ve been living in Metro Manila all my life, so whenever I get the chance to have a quick weekend getaway, Tagaytay will always be one of my favorite places. Aside from just only a few hours away from the Metro it is one of the coolest destination in the Philippines you can go to. Tagaytay City is considered as one of the top tourist destination in the country because it has a nice view of one of the World’s Most Active Volcano, Taal Volcano, and a nice view of Taal Lake. It will be a dream come true if I could actually have a property there, a rest house I can stay every weekend of my life and beyond my retirement age.

Just recenly, Avida Land invited us what a Monday feels like in Tagaytay. It was totally different from what it is like in Metro Manila, it was not crowded, or over-populated, there was no traffic jams, it was very peaceful and very country like! We had lunch at the popular Bag of Beans and had a pampering session at one of the most famous spa haven in the area, Nurture Spa Village .

But before that sweet Monday retreat, we had a stop-over at the location of the soon to rise Asilo Tagaytay – Avida Land’s first ever vacation home development in the country.

On this vacant lot (across the famous The Boutique and beside the Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Tagaytay) will rise Asilo Tagaytay, a mixed-use integrated residential development that will serve as a second home for those who want to enjoy scenic views of Taal Lake and Volcano and the cool, refreshing climate that Tagaytay is famous for. Asilo is derived from the Tagalog world “silong” which literally means to take shelter. This first vacation home development will have two-mid-rise residential towers and low-rise building . Compared to other condo units offered in urban areas, Asilo Tagaytay is more spacious and bigger than anywhere else. Most of the units have balconies so the residents can fully enjoy the view of Taal and Batangas mountain range and the refreshing climate in Taaytay. Asilo Tagaytay offers three condo unit types available:

Studio (22-30 sq.m.) – Php2.0M – Php2.5M
1 Bedroom (40 sq.m.) – Php4.2M – Php4.6M
2 Bedroom (60 sq.m.) – Php6.4M – Php7.5M

Here’s a sneak preview of the model units and floor plan: Studio

Studio Type Deliverable Unit and Model Unit - Asilo Tagaytay

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Corridor will have breezeways and will have ample space between buildings to allow better cross-ventilation. Roofs are pitched. The size and number of buildings is enough to let residents enjoy the full views and the climate. The architectural design, materials, finishing and landscape are designed to be more reflective and reminiscent of the old Tagaytay – a bit rustic but also contemporary.

For more information about Asilo Tagaytay - your upcoming vacation home please visit www.avidaland.com or call (+632) 848-5200 (within Metro Manila) or 1-800-10 848-5200 (outside Metro Manila). If I win the lottery soon I’d buy a 1 or 2 bedroom unit right away! The studio type is perfect for single ladies and bachelors though.

Stay gorgeous everyone!

5 Gift and Date Ideas from Philips

Date: February 6, 2013

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living

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Whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around, coupled ones feel the pressure of coming up with the perfect date and gift for their partner. This is because of the desire to please their loved ones and not wanting to miss out this day to make their love feel extra special. To save you from your gift and date night worries, Philips is came up with an excellent array of products and activities you can share with your loved one for a memorable Valentine’s Day.

Barista for a day

Be your loved one’s barista for a day and make your love a great tasting espresso with the Philips Saeco Intelia One Touch Cappuccino HD8753 . The Intelia One Touch Cappuccino is an easy to use automatic espresso machine designed to deliver the perfect espresso experience from bean to cup. Ladies can enjoy their favorite cappuccino using the Intelia’s integrated automatic milk function with easy refill. The gentlemen, on the other hand, won’t be left out when they get even a whiff of the Intelia’s espresso.

With adjustable coffee strength and temperature, as well as ceramic grinders for aroma preserving and a flavor-enhancing pre-brewing function, the Intelia is built to satisfy. It will serve you perfectly prepared coffee to go along with warm loving cuddles this Valentine’s Day.

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Graceful and Stylish Sofas from SofaSofa

Date: December 23, 2012

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living

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The large sofa selling company in the UK is a name to reckon with in the field of designing and manufacturing sofas with superior and unique designs. Blending in gracefully with any décor, these sofas are designed to look beautiful and feel comfortable. In addition, enhancing the style of the room where they are placed, sofas manufactured by SofaSofa have a distinctly unique look which make them stand out.

The designs of all the sofas manufactured offer a certain amount of flexibility to the customer. More over, the designs can be customized as per the specifications of the customer in terms of the size of the sofa, the cover type, and selecting the color of the leather that covers the sofa. This ensures that the customer is able to take home a perfect piece of furniture of his or her choice.

Also manufacturing chairs and footstools, this companyalso sells branded sofas from Divani, Kirkdale, Oakridge, Odeon, Thomas Lloyd and leather workshop. Delivery is made directly from their South Wales workshops irrespective of the place of residence on the UK mainland. This helps to minimize damages due to transportation and ensures that the customer gets the product in one piece with a perfect finish.

Offering extremely good quality sofas at unbelievable prices, this company makes it easy to own a sofa of choice and decorate the room around it. Using materials of good quality ensures that you get better returns on the money invested. The prices are affordable primarily because they sell directly to the customers who can place orders on the internet at their website. This helps them to bypass the retailers and also allows them to purchase the core materials in bulk at discounted prices.

All the sofas manufactured also come with premier care protection both for the fabric as well as the leather used. This ensures maximum protection for your sofa fabric against all types of spills and stains for a period of five years. In case of leather, premium care ensures that your sofa is insured for five years against all types of wear and tear like rips, scratches or burns. A free cleaning kit for leather is also supplied along with your furniture to keep it looking new for years on end.

Surpassing all expectations and creating designs which are unique and original, this company has revolutionized the concept of sofa-making. All sofas manufactured by SofaSofa are created and form a perfect blend of style and comfort, yet has affordable price tags. Therefore it is impossible not to love these sofas, because it makes a customer’s dream of owning a quality sofa come true.

Paige One enjoys writing for and about different companies and supporting their fantastic products.

Stay gorgeous everyone!

The New Obsession: Philips Black Box

Date: November 29, 2012

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living, Shopping

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Music and sound obsessed individuals who want an authentic listening experience would surely love to try out The New Obsession inside the Philips Black Box which was recently launched at the Yahoo! Techno Storm Expo at the Trinoma Activity Center. The Philip Black Box is a special sound cube designed for uninterrupted audio listening wherein one can truly test Philips’ range of Fidelio products and accurately evaluate it themselves.

I was there to try it out myself and I love how the Black Box was able to isolate itself from the outside noise . This is good because you can definitely appreciate the crisp and high quality sound as it was intended to be heard.

Inside the Black Box are the Philips Fidelio range of headphones and speaker systems. Among them are a couple of Soundbar all-in-one speaker that is designed to play high-definition movies and music wireless or otherwise, minus the number of buttons and the usual bulkiness of huge audio systems. Sleek and slim designs make it perfect for those living in small space which is usually common for condo living. There’s also Soundring and Docking System for Android and Fidelio Wireless Speaker with Airplay for Apple users.

One of my favorite among the Fidelio range was the ShoqBox which is a completely wireless compact system that is shock/drop proof. It enables you to play music using any bluetooth device. You can control the speaker via motion sensor and the built-in microphone enables you to take your calls hands-free as well! While those who are rough and tough with their headsets will love the Fideli L1 and Fidelio M1 .

You shouldn’t take my word for it, better visit The Black Box and experience The New Obsession yourselves as it is set make its way to various malls across Manila over the next few months.

Stay gorgeous everyone!

On Appreciating Embroidery Designs

Date: November 26, 2012

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Fashion, Home & Living

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When I was in Grade School, our Home Economics teacher would teach us a couple of house chores such sewing. Among the few sewing techniques our teacher taught us was different stitching techniques for different sewing needs like putting on a patch on a hole, making the folds of clothes look better with a running stitch and even making our own embroidery design. Doing embroidery was one of my favorite sewing techniques but is one of the most difficult to do. But after finishing a design or two it feels great! I used to make floral designs, because making the petals is the most easiest thing to make. Knowing how difficult it is to do embroidery, I appreciate the effort and time dedicated to those lovely hand woven and hand-embroidered designs such as these one made by Valentino for his Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Can you see how intricate the embroidery design on those lovely long dresses are. So please don’t question why Valentino is very expensive and yes very sought after. A Valentino wedding dress is one of my fantasy! Haha!

Anyway, I don’t know how many can actually do hand-embroidery these days after embroidery machines were invented. Especially those designers and labels who mass produce their designs. I bet a person could not make one of this dress in less than a month! What if a client orders thousands of each design to be delivered in 3 months!

SWF USA Embroidery Machines are made to fill the industrial and embroidery machine needs of new and established clothing business who focuses on embroidery designs. The machines are configured in a variety of styles to fit the needs of their customer. I’m really not a master of these kind of machines but reading through the website I was amazed to see that you can actually configure a design via computer and input it on the system of the machine. You can browse on the above websites catalog to see the types of machine available: single head, tubular, dual function, and other special machine. You can even contact them for quotations and other specifications you need.

These machines can create as many of the embroidery design clothes you need and are very costly. Consider buying one if you are in serious embroidery business and not just a start-up who is doing it out of hobby. I am amazed at how beautiful and diverse designs these machines can make but I still appreciate the hand-made embroidery designs because they are made with love and dedication.

How about you, did you learn how to do embroidery when you were in Grade school?

Stay gorgeous everyone!

How To Teach a Child the Value of Money & How to be Financialy Secured

Date: November 16, 2012

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living

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What is the most effective way can you teach your child the value of money and financial planning? Here’s a scenario:

As a mom, I am sure you experienced the need to visit the mall to do some errands. But because you don’t have anyone to watch over your kids you have no choice but take them with you. At the back of your mind you know your kids will be pesky about pulling you to buy things for them but is not on your priority or budget at the moment. So to be at peace with your worries about them bugging you to buy them stuff you will forewarned them that they are not allowed to point at anything they wan to buy. Although the kids agreed not to pester you, the moment you all step inside he mall, the kids starts to point and tug for things they want to buy. Eventually you give in their whims. They win you lose.

Here’s a trick I learned from Maricel Laxa during the Breadwinner Talk at Hyatt Hotel recently. This is the sleekest way I’ve ever heard so far in teaching kids financial planning the easy way.

Same scenario, mom going to the mall to do errands with her kids. But instead of forewarning them about not pestering mommy on buying things for them she will give each of them their personal budget that they can use for the entire time they are in the mall. She tells her kids that they cannot go beyond the money they are given and ask for more from mommy if they spent it all. By doing so, she is giving her children the free hand to choose what to do with their money, if they are going to spend it or save it.

This event was the first time I attended a talk by Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and I was impressed. Honestly, I was not expecting much. I thought this will be one of those boring super hard-sell events by an insurance company and that it will bore me to my wits. Surprisingly, it exceeded my expectations. She is a good motivational speaker because she is very engaging and understands her audience a lot.

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I am proud to say that my parents taught me the value of financial planning very well. I learned that money does not grow in trees and if you want to earn more, you have to work hard for it. If you want to buy something you really want and it is expensive, learn to save and budget your allowance.

Being a single mom of a child with autism is very challenging. My constant worry is about who will take care of my daughter’s need in case I pass away earlier than anyone else. Another worry is that if those I will leave behind are financially capable to be able to support my daughter’s needs.

Having heard about the Family Secure plan of Philam Life got me interested into investing into it. It is one of those plans that will adjust according to your situation or needs. At Php 44 a day, Family Secure is the most affordable life insurance I’ve heard that is also flexible. You also have the option to increase your coverage without additional payment or you can decrease your coverage to increase the allotment for your long-term savings that you can use for your retirement.

I ask you, where does your monthly income go? Bills? Food? Tuition Fee? How about funds for your retirement, do you have any? Saving? Where do you put them? Bank? Mutual Funds? Trust Funds? Stock bonds? Are these funds can be easily accessed by your immediate family in case something unexpected happened to you? Watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z23IFxUR3cI&feature=plcp . The video is about Philam Life’s Family Secure Plan and how it will benefit you and your family best.To know more about it you can (02) 528-2000. You may also like Philam Life’s Facebook Fanpage at www.facebook.com/PhilamLifeAIA and learn tips on how to plan for your and your family’s future. Dahil sabi nga ng Philam Life, “Anumang pangarap, makakamtan. Anumang pagsubok, malalampasan. Basta’t may plano, kaya mo ‘yan!”

While Filipino’s live by the payday it is good learn financial planning as early as now. As a mom I do know the importance of having back-up funds for the future and I do believe Family Secure can really be a good plan for you.

How about you what is your plan?

Stay gorgeous everyone!

This post is an advertorial for PhilAm Life

Conquer Milk Taste Fatigue With Nido Fortified Choco & Melon Milk Drink

Date: November 13, 2012

Author: earthlingorgeous

Categories: Home & Living

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I’m sure most parents with kids aged 3 and above notice how their kids milk consumption declined and it gets harder and harder for them to give just plain milk drink to their kids. This is the stage experts called as having milk taste fatigue – where kids get tired of the taste of milk start looking for variety and new flavors. This pose problems with parents as the kids help is on the line here.

Good thing, NIDO FORTIFIED unveiled two new flavored milk drink that will definitely conquer milk taste fatigue the Nido Forti-Choco and Nido Forti-Melon.

“We make it easier for parents to find products that can help support their children’s needs for growth and development. NIDO FORTI-CHOCO and NIDO FORTI-MELON give kids that excitement they are looking for in taste and variety, and assure parents that their children are getting the nutrition that milk can provide,” said NIDO FORTIFIED Brand Manager Ting Mercado.

The event was hosted by celebrity-mom Suzi Entrata-Abrera, who confessed being a milk lover. Guests were drawn to the interactive nature of the event, which included games, talks and a cooking demonstration by NESTLE PHILIPPINES Chef Tess Sutilo, adding up to an afternoon of fun and learning that allowed parents and their children to celebrate NIDO FORTIFIED’s milestone together.

At the event held at Party Pod moms were hands down to liking the new Nido Forti-Melon flavor while kids are surrendered to the taste of Nido Forti-Choco. My daughter finished 3 sample glass all the way down!

Then kids with their parents were taken to Nido Science Center for another round of fun learning experience!

Nido Forti-Choco and Nido Forti-Melon are the latest products by NIDO FORTIFIED, heeding to the need of parents to provide their children with essential nutrition. NIDO FORTIFIED has long been trusted by parents and has been a reliable product in households, and the release of two new flavors has been a welcome addition, allowing for more enjoyment, creativity and variety.
Now, parents and kids can make milk-drinking more enjoyable with NIDO FORTI-CHOCO and NIDO FORTI-MELON available in all leading supermarkets nationwide this November 2012.

So, hurry grab yours now. Honestly, I thought melon would be a weird flavor for a milk flavor drink but I was absolutely surprised to love the taste. I personally liked the Mmmmm-Melon flavor but Gusto-Choco taste yummy too! Kids loved it! I suggest you grab both and tell me which did you and your kid like best!

Stay gorgeous everyone!