ARTSY FARTSY AVA: July 2012

July 31, 2012

July 29, 2012

July 26, 2012

July 22, 2012

I know it's raining cats and dogs outside now and some of you may have your weekend plans cancelled due to it, so I want to make your Saturday a little more fun by doing an awesome giveaway courtesy of PARA'KITO and LIFEFACTORY!:)

Just a little brief introduction about both brands...

LIFEFACTORY

Lifefactory is a range of adult and baby glass bottles, and not to mention the latest craze in Hollywood, often seen in the fashionable hands of Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon, Kirsten Dunst, Jodie Foster, Jordana Brewster, Nina Dobrev, and Frank Azaria to name a few.

PARA'KITO

Para'Kito, on the other hand, is an all natural 24/7 anti-mosquito device from France, which comes in colorful bands and clips. It's touted as the most fashionable and effective way of keeping oneself mosquito free these days as Manila's top local celebrities have been spotted wearing the device such as Ruffa Gutierrez, Tim Yap, Mirriam Quiambao, Charina Sarte, Cristalle Belo, Jason Sabio, Lorin and Venice Bektas.

Being a Mom and blogger, these products really appeal to me. The LifeFactory bottles are sleek, BPA-free reusable bottles and cute to tote along, while the Para'Kito band does not only protect you from harmful mosquitos, but is also fashionable, so it isn't noticeable when you wear it out. :)

How to win these??:) Prizes and Mechanics below!

Para'Kito
Major - 1 color band or clip
Minor - 1 set of Para'Kito promotional items (foldable hat, cup holder, foldable fan, phone case, leather notebook)

Lifefactory
Major - 1 Adult 16oz bottle
Minor - 1 Adult 9oz botlle

PARA'KITO

Must be a follower of ARTSY FARTSY AVA via Google Friend Connect
LIKE ARTSY FARTSY AVA BLOG on Facebook
LIKE ParaKito Philippines on Facebook
FOLLOW @ParaKito_PH via Twitter
Tweet: " I want to be fashionably protected 24/7 from mosquitos this season with @parakito_PH via AFA " (no need to tag me on twitter)
Post on your FB wall: 24/7 mosquito protection gets fashionable only with Para'Kito and tag @ParaKitoPhilippines and @Artsy Fartsy Ava Blog :)
Leave your FB and TWITTER NAME below along with your EMAIL and TWEET and FB post LINKS. :)

LIFEFACTORY

Must be a follower of ARTSY FARTSY AVA via Google Friend Connect
LIKE ARTSY FARTSY AVA BLOG on Facebook
LIKE LifefactoryPhilippines on Facebook
FOLLOW @Lifefactory_PH via Twitter
Tweet: " I want to tote a @lifefactory_PH soon! It's the latest Hollywood craze now in the Manila via AFA " (no need to tag me on twitter)
Post on your FB wall: Thank god @LifefactoryPhilippines is now in Manila! and tag @LifefactoryPhilippines and @Artsy Fartsy Ava Blog :)
Leave your FB and TWITTER NAME below along with your EMAIL and TWEET and FB post LINKS. :)

*Giveaway winners will be the ones to pick up their prizes at the office of LDL Marketing*

Good luck, everyone and hope you can still enjoy this day!:)

GIVEAWAY will officially end on AUGUST 10, 2012! (extended!)

x A.F.A.

July 21, 2012

July 20, 2012

July 18, 2012

I think every girl dreams of the perfect proposal. The one that other people swoon over when they see it, something that would make them cry their eyes out and of course, be proposed to by someone they love so so much. I am guilty to be one of those girls, that I even have, "Achieve sweet wedding proposal" on my bucket list. :) I'm a sap for engagement video that I cry every time I see one. *sniff sniff*

Our first year anniversary :)

I never thought the day would officially come for me. Gersh and I have been together for officially 5 years and 1 month. In those years, we planned our lives together and how we'll be spending the rest of it. Of course, naturally we talk about marriage but not all relationships are perfect. We had a huge bump in our relationship come our 2nd year. It went to a point wherein, we didn't even know if we could fix our problem or if things will ever be the same again. I felt our spark died. But like they say, if you really want things to work out, it will. It takes two to tango, after all. With that I also realized that it takes more than just spark to keep whatever you both have alive. You need to work on it every single day and know that you're willing to be there through any hail or storm. You have to give and take. Do different things from time to time so you won't feel like the relationship is getting dull. Once we conquered that, we were happy again. :)

Finally, the proposal. :) A few people have been asking me how Gersh proposed to me. First off, we didn't catch it on video nor was it done at a restaurant. Gersh and I always have midnight snacks, so this was unexpected. I cooked for our snack like most of the time last July 14 and halfway through it (in our pajamas, mind you!), he told me to close my eyes and he asked me if I would be his wife. I won't go into further details how or what else he said( i'd like to keep it to myself haha!), but one thing's for sure, I didn't expect a ring nor did I expect to cry. I guess if you really love someone it doesn't matter when, where or how they do it. It doesn't always have to be done it a grand way. I've been waiting for this moment ever since I was a little girl and Gersh has been carrying the ring with him for over 2 years. Now, we're officially engaged and I am such a happy girl. Up to now it feels surreal. Every morning when I wake up, I still gaze at my ring and the feeling that it has on my finger.

Thank you again to our friends who have been thoughtfully and continuously leaving sweet messages, comments, tweets and texts with regards to our engagement. You've all witnessed how far we've come and it means a lot to us that you have been a part of that. :) Love you, guys!!^_^

I am engaged to the man I love the most and soon to be, Mrs. Ava Te-Zabat. Sounds really good to me! Oh and we also have another good news along the way. Will blog about that soon. ;)

x A.F.A.

July 16, 2012

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