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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Vivo ready to wow the world with an all-new screen design

August 25, 2018 0 Comments

Global smartphone brand Vivo has been known for its high-technology innovations that have wowed the world several times over. But it has also been a pioneer of various consumer-centric smartphone designs.  

Starting August 20, the fastest growing smartphone brand has teased tech-savvy followers with a series of mysterious videos posted on its social media pages. The latest was a video of the moon with its shape emphasized by a curved line, a hint of the look of the next flagship smartphone.  


“The galaxies coalesced. Prepare for something greater. #GoBeyond,” Vivo wrote in its latest post.

For its latest smartphone releases, Vivo has pushed the boundaries of the screens based on various studies and insights into what its consumers want. 

In 2017, Vivo released the V7+, which has a 5.99-inch AllScreen Display that offers a wider visual experience without compromising a comfortable grip. This gives those on the go a chance to enjoy a bigger screen for gaming, reading, or watching videos. 

Vivo followed up the V7+ with the release of the V9 in 2018. It was their first flagship smartphone for the year with the notch. The V9 features the new 19:9 FullView™ Display that has a massive 90% screen-to-body ratio that gives users a wider look into the digital world. The Vivo V9 may be as compact as the 5.5-inch phone, but it was able to attain a 6.3-inch screen. 

Halfway through the year, Vivo released the Vivo X21, its first X-series smartphone in the Philippines. It still has an iconic 19:9 FullView™ Display. But it has a bigger screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% to provide a more impactful visual experience for gamers and video hoarders.

But Vivo was able to get closer to its target when the Vivo NEX was released in some markets in June. The NEX introduces the Ultra FullView™ Display experience with a whopping 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. Vivo was able to achieve this by pioneering the 8-megapixel Elevating Front Camera that hides in the body when not in use. It also introduces the Screen SoundCasting Technology that replaces the traditional earpiece speaker entirely and cutting the bezel size.  

With these releases, Vivo has proven that the window to the digital world has no limits. What barriers will the brand break next? # 

About Vivo
A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

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

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Beauty Products For You Giveaway! Ends 9/15

August 16, 2018 0 Comments


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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Homemade Birthday Cake: No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

August 09, 2018 0 Comments


If you ask me what's one of my many favorite desserts, definitely I will tell you first it is cheesecake. Whatever flavor of cheesecake, I will eat it. The first time I did my own recipe was when I turned 29 this year. Last March was my birth month and I decided to make my own cake. Not baked because we didn't have an oven, it was a no-bake cheesecake. I just searched online and watched youtube videos for ingredients and how to do the no-bake cheesecake. Just be mindful of the ingredients to be used, there are expensive and affordable which they still have the same taste. So if you want to lessen the expenses, go for much cheaper but still have the same result after all. 

I didn't have a mixer on the first time, so it wasn't thickened the creams. But I have the cake mold that we bought at Lazada when they have a sale. In my second time, I didn't have a mold but I have the mixer that my husband brought from Dubai. I used the Pyrex bowl for my cake turned into ice cream oreo cheesecake when it was frozen.

Actually, my husband requested the cake. He's been excited to use the mixer he bought for me. I want to learn more about baking and mixer is one of the many kitchen tools that I need the most. He bought the mixer in an online shopping site based in UAE - awok.com. It only cost 1AED! WOW, right? 

For my first time, here are the ingredients I used:
☑️Oreo Biscuits 
☑️Buttercup
☑️Magnolia Cream Cheese
☑️Alaska Condensada 
☑️Anchor Whipping Cream
☑️Sugar
☑️Mr. Gulaman Jelly Powder (white, no flavor)
☑️Vanilla
☑️sprinkles 
☑️Milky Marie Biscuits




For the second time, here are the Ingredients I used:

☑️Emborg Cream Cheese
☑️Buttercup 
☑️Nestle Cream (Thickens)
☑️Alaska Cremdensada (thick cream)
☑️ Don frank Gulaman powder (white)
☑️vanilla
☑️sugar
☑️Oreo biscuits
☑️Grahams



Here's my own version of No Bake Oreo Cheesecake:


1. Melt the butter in a pan or in a microwave oven. Mix it with crushed biscuits like Marie or Graham then add some sugar. Pressed into cake pan or any bowl like Pyrex. I used the bottom of a glass to press the crumbs. Set aside and chill in the refrigerator.

2. Beat cream cheese. It's up to you if you want more 2-3 packs of cream cheese. Add some sugar and vanilla. Set aside.

3. Nestle cream is much cheaper than Anchor whipping cream, just beat it to make it thick. But you can buy one thick cream, already available in the supermarket. 

4. Mix the thick cream and cream cheese. Beat together then add some oreo. Optional.

5. Boil the jelly and add to the mixture. Use water or milk to boil. Mix well.

6. Ready to put the mixture to the chilled crumbs then top some oreo for decoration. My kids asked for sprinkles to decor my first ever cheesecake. It turned out so sweet. So I suggest reducing the amount of sugar or condensed milk if you will add sprinkles.
Chill 7-8 hours.

Enjoy your dessert.

It was my birthday, so I feel so good making my cake. I have to feel good about everything. I may not be born with a silver spoon but God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. Do what makes you happy. 









Monday, July 30, 2018

List of Household Chores A Mom Always Does At Home

July 30, 2018 0 Comments

Being a mom has made me so tired and so happy at the same time. Day by day, when I started to become a wife, I need to learn a lot - household chores most especially.
Aside from the fact that you have to serve your husband, be a good wife and be good to those people you are living with like your in-laws if not yet living on your own.



As I have said, learning to do household chores is important to keep the house running and be a good place to live with your family. If you decided to stay at home and be a full-time mom, your husband is working and your kids are not yet able to help you, it's all in your hands to do the chores. Chores that can be done daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly. 




Here are the top on the list that a mom always does at home for the daily and weekly basis:




1. Cooking or Preparing Meals - This is an everyday task a mom should do. If you can't cook, how will you feed your family? The tendency is you'll order at the fast food or restaurant which will cost a lot. So as a mom and a wife, you should learn to cook and give what's best for the family, a healthy and clean food.




2. Doing Laundry - Washing of clothes and other things like sheets to be washed can be done weekly. You have to do this mom to let your family wear clean and fragrant clothes. To keep your family tidy at all times. But sometimes, you need to do this daily if you have a baby or kid who makes stains such as poop or chocolate that needs to be washed as soon as possible.




3. Washing The Dishes - It is also a daily task after the meal. If you eat three times a day or more, that's when you do the washing or later when the kids are already sleeping. 




4. Cleaning the bathroom - For family's hygiene and comfort, cleaning the bathroom every day is a must. Giving it a proper cleaning requires you a lot of determination and courage. That's for your family's health, to keep them away from illnesses that one can get at the bathroom. It is also your place to be when you need to escape from all the stress.:)




5. Sewing Clothes - This isn't about making clothes but to sew those hole or lose shreds in your clothes. By using your own hands, you need to use thread and needle to repair the clothes. This is occasionally done. But did you know you can now buy a mini sewing machine and there are types of sewing machine you can choose to make your life easier? Can also be used to create something you want like a costume for your kids or project design that needs sewing.




Here's a tip, my husband bought me one mini sewing machine online while he's in Dubai. He got it for only 1 AED. The online site was awok.com where you can also spot their promo of 1AED. Every day, the site change the item, so you can get other items too. Just pay for the shipping and sometimes free shipping, too!   

Mini sweing machine




Anyway, there are so many things to do at home like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, taking out the trash, watering the plants, weeding the garden, feeding your pets, washing the car if you have one, cleaning the refrigerator or air conditioner and so much more. If you have kids, their scattered toys everywhere is also another mommy duty.

The most important thing is that do your best as a mom and wife, even if you can't do it on time and most of the time, just be yourself. No one is perfect. Feel better about yourself and your home when you avoid thinking about what you have not done. You'll soon get all things done. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

My BeautyMNL Haul And A Short Review

July 25, 2018 0 Comments
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With so many online shopping sites launching nowadays, finding the one that will guarantee you the best and safest products is a task you will be faced.  
I was given a chance to review an online shopping site and their products. They gave me credits to be able to purchase health, wellness and beauty products that they offer. A big thanks to BeautyMNL for all the products I purchased. The No.1 beauty site in the Philippines with 800+ brands and 15,000+ products for you to browse and shop. You'll see the best beauty brands in the world. If you are a health conscious, you'll discover organic products that will help you feel and be looking good - healthy food, weight loss supplements, vitamins, and other exciting wellness items. They also offer skincare, hair care, tools, and K-beauty products which I am sure that women at present would love to try the products that their KPop Idols have been using. Because of Korean Drama fever, Korean products are in demand, too. So I picked one Korean to try and see for myself.
I was so excited because receiving a package makes my day.  
Here are the products I purchased from BeautyMNL:

Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation (30ml)
MAYBELLINE 
I have read and watched videos with good reviews about this foundation and since then I really want to have this for myself. This is for normal, combination and oily skin. It's true, it has lightweight, easy-to-blend formula; leaves a natural seamless finish; mattifies your face while minimizing the look of pores; features micro-powders that control shine and blur fine lines and minor imperfections; dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested and non-comedogenic which means don't clog pores. Clogged pores said to lead to pimples. That's what we all want for a product, will keep you away from side effects. I just used my hands for my first try. Still evenly spread to my face. Sorry for my video. My kids were stubborn. Lol! I love it! Maybelline fit me plus lipstick, I'm all set and ready to go.



Lavender Oolong Tea (50g)
MANILA SUPERFOODS
Being a mom with two super active kids, I have been so stress since they started to be stubborn and learned about fighting. Not all kids have the same attitude towards each other. As a mom, I want them to always behave and be kind not only to each other but to all the people they encounter. I am the only one taking care of them because my husband is working abroad, so it is really stressful. I need a tea like loose leaf Lavender with oolong tea which relieves anxiety and stress; eases headaches, boosts metabolism, contains antioxidants, plus anti-bacterial and anti-aging properties; has immune system-boosting properties. I can't sleep early because of feeling worried about a lot of things, it doesn't ease off and is ongoing without any particular reason or cause. I will try this tea and hope it helps.


Chia Seeds (350g)
THE GREEN TUMMY

I need a "superfood" that will improve my digestive health and will boost my metabolism. I found out that Chia seeds have a high source of fiber, have the ability to keep you full and low in calories which an amount of energy that a particular food provides. I want to clean my colon so that I won't get sick. If you have a dirty colon, this will lead to a lot of illnesses. Chia seeds also stabilize blood sugar levels, has anti-inflammatory properties, jam-packed with protein, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber; gluten-free, vegan, and eco-friendly. So let us take 10 to 20 grams of chia seeds per day. 

As for my first try, I added one spoon of chia seeds to my avocado salad. The next day, I ate the salad and felt like eating tiny tapioca pearls. There's no other taste but I'm glad I added some on the salad. Very exciting when you happened to bite the small seed, it was like sesame with a bit crunchiness inside and a jelly outside. 
Avocado Salad with chia seeds


Double White Whitening Soap (90g)

SEOUL WHITE KOREA
The fact that Seoul white Korea soap has whitening property excites me a lot because I do need one for my body. I want to whiten my skin a little more. See if my scars will lighten, too. Lol! I have tried a lot of whitening soap, I hope to see a good result in this one. 
Seoul white Korea soap in creamy lather provides a non-drying but thorough clean; infused with white strawberry to naturally lift away dirt, debris, and dead skin cells for double the whitening effect sans the sting; delivers an SPF-like effect to protect your complexion; lightens without any irritation with powerful skin brightener arbutin bearberry; minimizes the look of dark spots and acne marks while leaving skin touchably soft; helps you optimize the benefits of your tone-up cream; suitable for everyday use.


Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion Deep Restore (200ml)

VASELINE
It really is uncomfortable to have a scaling, cracking and itching skin. Glad that I found this lotion at BeautyMNL. I now have a help to get relief from dry skin. Vaseline intensive care deep restore has Ultra-moisturizing, fast-absorbing formula; contains pure oat extracts; penetrates skin from the surface all the way to the deepest layers with Stratys-3 Multi-layer Moisture; non-greasy, non-sticky, and clinically-proven. Yes, it's true. When I use this lotion, it smells light like summery and so freshly. It easily absorbed by my skin. Perfect for daily use. 

Final thoughts:
BeautyMNL provides a lot of products which you can't imagine exists. There are so many brands that offer great products that are recommendable. There are stories to read to help you decide which products to buy and try. You have a lot of choice from skincare, makeup, haircare, local finds, K-beauty, nail and scents to storage and accessories. You can also find discounted services like waxing, facials and more. They offer free shipping, too. Keep an eye on freebies when you buy something from them and promos like buy one get one or get a prize when you buy on a certain date, while supplies last. It so generous of them that when you became a certified buyer and make a review, you'll earn rewards or credits. These credits can be used to purchase anything on the site. You can pay using Paypal, visa credit/debit cards, online transfer or over the counter and cash on delivery.  The products were very well packaged with bubble wrap plus two more plastic with BeautyMNL name.
BeautyMNL is definitely an online guide to all things beauty and wellness, will give you the latest and greatest local finds to international trends.

**This is a sponsored post in collaboration with BeautyMNL. All opinions are 100% mine.** 

Where to Find Top Qualified Tutors

July 25, 2018 0 Comments

The success of tutoring depends a lot on the tutor. Of course, the kid himself is important. However, a good tutor can explain things in a way your children would understand so they can improve their grade next time. Not only that, a good tutor will also help your children not to hate study, and instead make it more interesting when they’re bored. This will encourage your children to have good studying habit, which may last well into their lifetime.
However, take a note that not all tutor do this. Only the qualified and passionate ones. The question is, where can you get a tutor of such character to teach your children this long-term life skill of learning? 

Finding a tutor is easy. You can just take your smartphone and search for tutoring service available in your area. With the increase in demand for a tutor, the number of supply increases as well. Sometimes you can even stumble to a pamphlet glue to the wall of a building, offering tutoring service, along with contact number.
But, where can you find the qualified ones? Don’t worry, below are six places where you can find a highly qualified tutor for your children. 

Take a walk on the university campus
If you’re lucky enough to live near a good campus, then take advantage of this opportunity. College students are usually qualified enough to teach younger children, especially if they come from the Faculty of Education. Not to mention, they are usually eager to tutor to get additional income. That’s why many of them could post pamphlet advertising their service around campus.
As for the benefit of having a college student as a tutor, their rate is usually cheaper than professional tutor or teacher. You may get worried if they’re really qualified or not, so you need to be careful in choosing the university as well. Pick only students from the good quality university.  

Check local newspaper
If there’s no university conveniently available for you, don’t worry. There is one thing that you can get easily: a local newspaper. Here, you can find locals offering their service for many things, including those that offer a tutoring service. Don’t think to check only the printed version. If your local newspaper has an online website, visit it as well. 

Screen your friends and families
Sometimes, the answer to our problem is closer than we think. In this case, the best tutor you need could come from your family, relative, or friends. Try to remember if there is someone who works as a teacher or tutor, or has a similar qualification. A strong candidate usually will pop up immediately. However, if you can’t think any, try to make a list and highlight those who qualified.
The benefit of hiring someone close to you is that you already understand the character of this person, therefore you can be more assured that you won’t hire a wrong person. Just remember to be strict on the qualification. Don’t hire if they aren’t qualified, just because you’re close to them.

Ask your friends and families
If you can’t think of anyone within your family and friend circles, don’t throw away that list yet. Use it to remember if any of them have children who get tutored as well. Ask them how they got that tutor, how is that tutor doing so far, and whether they recommend them. Don’t forget to ask whether they have available time for another child.
The advantage for hiring tutor this way is that you don’t have to worry about quality, ability, and experience. Someone you trust has vouched for this tutor anyway. However, remember that you should still see the connection between that tutor and your children to make the tutoring effective.

Go to a tutoring center
If the tutoring center is available, you can visit them and ask. Some tutoring centers also offer private tutoring service. Good tutoring center probably will even schedule you a consultation session so you can discuss what your child really needs to improve and which tutor will help him the most. 
The best thing about getting the private tutor from tutoring center is that you can find a pool of them, and they are already screened and hand-picked by the center, so you don’t have to doubt about their quality and credential.

Online
The best way to find a tutor is, of course, online. There are countless individuals offering their tutoring service there – from college students with minimal experience to someone with 20-years experience. You can find them in tutor-finder website. These tutors usually post their profile and resume there, so you don’t have to doubt whether they are a real person or not.

You will get a very large selection of tutors. But, don’t worry, because you can filter the tutor you need based on the subject or lesson, your child’s current grade, and location so you can save time screening and be selecting them.
Of course, the disadvantage of finding the tutor online is that you can’t meet them face-to-face. Some parents are picky about certain things, like how a candidate acts around children. The candidates can’t meet your children yet. But, don’t worry. Make sure to pick candidates that agree for you to book a single session. After this session, you can decide yourself if you want to continue hiring this person or not.

The conclusion is, finding a tutor is not hard. Finding the qualified one is. Even if you manage to find one, there’s no guarantee that if they click with your child or not. Because of this, personally, I’ll recommend you to find a tutor online. You can save time finding and screening the tutor you need, and later the only thing left to do is checking if this person is actually good with your child or not.
Have you ever hire a tutor for your child before? If so, where and how did you met him and why did you decide to hire him? Did you make a good decision? Share everything about finding highly qualified tutor here.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Make Sure To Have a Gorgeous Hair At All Times With Real Beauty Hair

July 10, 2018 0 Comments

Every woman dream of having a naturally beautiful hair. Not all were blessed to have a natural beauty, but at least your hair can be a great way to improve one's personality. It is your crowning glory which tells people a lot about you. The crown that we never take off. 

What we should do is to always make sure that our hair is polished and gorgeous at all times. If you can't go to the salon to keep your hair alive and splendid, there are ways to always look beautiful. You can try human hair, Brazilian hair, curly hair, bundles with closure, deep wave in Real Beauty Hair as a substitute to keep you in fashion trend.
Here are some of the new products in real beauty hair:
Real Beauty Hair is going on its 12th year in hair Business. They offer reliable quality human hair extensions, wigs and a lot of different types of hair such as Human Hair Weaves, Virgin Hair, Brazilian hair, Peruvian hair, Malaysian hair, Indian hair, Chinese hair, Clip in hair extension, Tape hair extension etc. They have 100% product quality protection and 100% on-time shipment protection, 100% payment protection for your covered amount.  

They also opened a store at Aliexpress where you can get deals and discounts. But don't forget that https://www.realbeautyhair.com/ site is always updated to all fashion look you wanna try in the future. How easy to make a new look with real beauty hair. Awesome!  

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