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In this fast paced life we live in now, relaxation is no longer a luxury, it is now a need. Spa, what comes into your mind when you hear the word? For me, I imagine scents of essential oils, nature kind of music and delicate hands going through my legs down to my feet. Yes I am a foot spa and massage addict, so when we got an invitation from Foot Zone in Annapolis Greenhills, we decided to give it a try plus I've been complaining about my sore feet hence the much needed foot massage. Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted with a hotel like set up and was offered hot salabat tea while waiting for our rooms to be ready. When we were given the go signal we were lead to a room wherein two massage chairs were available per room and the feels of yet again a hotel room where there is TV, slippers and own airconditioning system. We were asked to change into the provided clothes so we could be comfortable. When the masaage therapist came in, we were asked if we want the lights dimmed and ...

Lee Kum Kee, the original creator of the very yummy Oyster Sauce invited the kids from Kaisahang Buhay Foundation for a fun day at the Greenhills Promenade Cinema featuring the movie Kung Fu Panda 3. Panda faced Siopaos with asado fillings made special with Lee Kum Kee seasonings were served as snacks for the kids, had a mini game with it too and winners were abel to take home cute Panda looking bags (wish I gad one too lol!)  Before the movie started Lee Kum Kee bosses revealed their main gift for the kids and the foundation. Lee Kum Kee donated Php 500,000 for the foundation as a gift and to help the children under their care. When the movie rolled, giggles were heard all over, and the kids were very fond of the story, and I am sure they enjoyed their day with this treat from Lee Kum Kee. Honestly I haven't tried using Lee Kum Kee in my cooking, but because they gave us Lee Kum Kee products, I was able to incorporate it in my home cooking and my whole family loved it. Thank you L...

Senator Gregorio Honasan a name when mentioned would instantly create a throwback photo in my mind, him dressed in his soldier suit. History classes made him famous, pertaining to him as the man from the coup, so  when I got an invite for a chitchat with him together with other fellow bloggers, I didn't think a bit and said yes, of course a once in a lifetime opportunity to get talk to one of our Senators and now running for a Vice President position in our government. Seeing Senator Honasan for the first time gave me that huge smile, he is indeed handsome as how my oldies would describe him, at first I thought there might be some guidelines on what kind of questions were allowed for the discussion. (filtering of questions are being done even in showbiz events lol!) But nah-ah, we were free to ask him anything we want, about his family, his views, politics etc. As a father, he is the calm one. He giddily tells us how his wife was more of a disciplinarian than him, that when he come...

The Kids On Bike Event Kick Off courtesy of Growee happened at the SM Mall Of Asia Bay Area. Children as young as 3 up to 11 years old were geared up for the event. I am a first time mom with a 9 month old baby, so I decided to tag along my niece and nephew in which the PR organizer agreed to. I believe this event is very helpful in the bonding of families especially now that gadgets has replaced the actual playtime of kids to play and socialize with others. When we arrived we saw other kids on their bikes and off they go on the  bike tracks, I was quite on panic thinking the event had already started, so we get in to the media registration got our race kit and was told that the resevation for the bikes was somewhere on the grounds. So we hurriedly went on and tried to look for the bikes, sadly there was no bikes available, we thought maybe other kids might be using them for their race and will be returned after, but the on going race was just for the 3 yr old category so we waited...

When it comes to education, it is nowadays essential to familiarize with the concept of systems thinking. Systems thinking involves concepts surrounding strategic thinking, critical thinking, solutions thinking, future and forward thinking, long-term thinking, and high level thinking. It is not analytic thinking, which is tactical, mechanistic, reductionist, and either/or thinking, one-best-method. This is when we engage in the concept of systems thinking when it comes to education. Systems Thinking focuses on relationships, multiple outcomes, holism and boundaries, the environment, the larger system, and feedback. Strategic Thinking is about clarity and simplicity, meaning and purpose, focus and direction, relationships and feedback, and desired outcomes. They are the same thought process. Despite being referred to differently, depending on the context, Systems Thinking and Strategic Thinking are fundamentally the same concept, only applied in different circumstances.  It is a heu...

Chowking presents their newest breakfast feast and my personal favorite, the Chowking Breakfast Chao Fan! Our favorite regular Chao Fan now comes with 4 pcs fried siomai and egg that will be so perfect for a packed breakfast for an energy filled day. Aside from this they also have the Chinese Style Longganisa with Egg and Fried Rice that is super yummy too (now craving lol!). What's great about the Breakfast Chao Fan is that it is very affordable for only Php99 and the serving is huge and can really fill up your tummy to start your day right. The Chowking Breakfast treats are availabe daily from 6am to 10am or if you are lucky could be up to 11am in some stores. So to have an amazing morning, drop by any Chowking stores for your breakfast fix and have a Wow Morning everyday.

Book and Borders opened its second branch now at Bldg 5, Tuscany, Mckinley Hill, BGC. I was also invited when their first branch opened in Tomas Morato, by the looks and the homey feel I knew from the start that Book and Borders will open more branches in the metro. Ant true enough, BGC is very lucky to have B and B in their area, a space for you when you want to dine and eat, sip on your favorite drink and read a lot of books available on their shelves or bring yours to finish. Their interiors and set up makes me wish I had a space at home just like theirs. So when you feel the need to just relax and  clear your mind, Book and Borders in Mckinley can be your sanctuary. Visit them soon ayt! Cheers! In a city packed with bars and clubs, Book & Borders offers bookworms and individuals with quieter passions their own relaxing respite. The latest themed café to open in Tomas, Morato, Quezon City and McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City, Book & Borders has become one of the metr...

I am not a crafts person period. A big salute for those who can actually pull off everything in one paper, stickers, washi tapes  letterings, threads etc. And still the look so cute and so neat and so artsy. I appreciate scrapbooking crafts and maybe I could envision how I wanted them to look like but doing them from scratch is a different story. And then Fujifilm came into my life, I attended their Instax and Crafts event, when we entered the area, it was crafts heaven, for someone like me who can't pull off anything artsy, I was in awe. And then I was introduced to the Instax Share App which is downloadable from Apple Store and Google Play Store. It is an easy app wherein you can choose photos directly coming from your gallert, do a bit of editing and voila ready to print via the Fuji Instax Printer. It was my first time to actually have my photos printed and saw my self giggling the entire time a photo pops out of the printer. The main program started and we were told that we we...