ARTSY FARTSY AVA: June 2016

Lucky Me! Bingo! What Filipino doesn't know these two very distinct food brands? They've been staples of Pinoys' homes for years. Now two beloved Filipino food brands appear front and center on quality cotton shirts by a global retail giant.
A collaboration between Monde Nissin Corporation and Japanese casual clothing label Uniqlo produced T-shirts carrying the distinctive designs of iconic Filipino brand, Lucky Me!, and the country's favorite cookie sandwich, Bingo. Now you can wear your favorites! :)

My favorite shirt from the Monde Nissin x Uniqlo collection!

June 30, 2016

There is a saying that goes, "A mother's job is never done". And it is so true. We constantly worry about our kids and how we can prevent them for getting sick or hurt. We always want to provide them the best and see them happy. :)
But there are times that we can't avoid our children getting discomfort or frustrated and this is really heartbreaking for mommas like us to see, like when our baby's skin starts to show dryness and irritation. Their comfort is our topmost concern, and once their delicate skin starts to act up and the itching spell begins, we can only cry with them at their discomfort, distress and out of sheer helpless.
With external aggressors present - pollution, dust, and irritants - we cannot help but worry. While we cannot solve these environmental problems, we can at least take control of our baby's comfort by helping break the cycle of dry skin or reoccurrence of dry and irritated skin.

June 29, 2016

Cooking has always been a part of our household and I can honestly say that everyone in our family knows how to cook. :) I, myself learned from my mother who is extremely fond of cooking and baking. I guess it helps that it runs in the family, because now that I have my own kids and husband, it isn't that difficult for me to learn more. :)
I have certain good recipes up my sleeves, but I haven't really tried grilling cos we don't have space at home for a big griller. We often just cook on the stove. But fortunately, I discovered the Oster Mini Raclette Grill last week and it has been amazing!

June 27, 2016

The mall truly close to my heart is Ayala Malls. They never fail to give me more than just a typical mall experience. They make me look forward to the different activities they have every year and one of them is Style Origin. :)
This year, Ayala Malls invites everyone to check out the latest and hottest trends from the brands they carry and along with this, they offer more MUSIC with performances from bands and singers, more ART with cool artworks displayed around the malls and More STYLE through a fashion show! With them, the festival season ain't over just yet! This will be happening in different Ayala Malls, so better watch out for it!
As for me, I sure didn't miss it cos I was there to support my dearest blog friends! I was able to catch the first leg at Fairview Terraces last week!

June 26, 2016

SM Woman has been around for as long as I can remember and it has always been one of my favorite brands to run to when it comes to awesome fashion finds. :) Now, SM Woman debuts new and improved look in a three-day fashion festival. I attended the second day with my fellow blogger friends! ^_^

Photo from Trice :)

June 23, 2016

When it comes to fashion, I'd like to think that my kids are as laid back and casual as I am. They love their basics and practically all of their clothes are comfortable yet still stylish. :) I remember when Athan reached his toddler years, my mom would go crazy buying him clothes and the brand she loved buying from was Uniqlo. :)
Until now, with both Athan and Asher, she still remains to love getting cool graphic and character tees at Uniqlo. So, you can say my kids' closet is filled with Uniqlo t-shirts and I wouldn't blame my Mom for constantly buying clothes there, because I personally love how comfy they are and the material is breathable and doesn't irritate your skin.
Last week, my son Asher and I were able to take a trip again to Uniqlo and we got to see the Kids Collection!

June 22, 2016

When life gets crazy, people tend to seek comfort in the familiar. Some play their favorite music to tune out daily stress. Others go to secret places where they know they can relax and disconnect while others do whatever it takes to enjoy their all-time favorite dishes undisturbed. And corned beef provides that familiar, go-to flavor that many Filipinos tend to crave for.
I personally always love eating it for breakfast, but something new came up and it makes me want to ask you, guys... What about Corned Beef on PIZZA?

June 20, 2016

Staycations are a thing nowadays, but I always do it with friends. It's quite rare that I get to do it with my family, which is why when Conrad Hotel invited us over to stay with them, I simply couldn't say no. :) Plus, I wanted to know what services they had to offer and what makes them different from other hotels that we've stayed at before. :)
BTW, Conrad Hotel officially opened its doors last June 15, 2016, so if you're wondering if you should book your stay with them or not, here are the reasons why you should. :)

June 19, 2016

Going on coffee trips is one of the many things that I love to do. If given the chance, I'd like to discover new cafés or quirky coffee shops every month! I just find it comforting and a great place to hangout with friends. :) Of course, it won't hurt if it's also Instagram-worthy food and interiors, right? ;)

A few weeks ago - June 3 to be exact, my best friends and I happened to be at BF Homes, Parañaque because I had something to do there and they were really supportive and came with me. :) So, after that little adventure, we decided to celebrate and Spoon Eat + Drink was the perfect spot!

June 18, 2016

Entering college was the first time I ever got hooked on coffee. I was more of a tea drinker in my high school days and was totally not into coffee. But I guess when you have a 4 month old baby and trying to balance 9 subjects that starts around 9AM-4PM on your first year in college, you'd totally need something to perk you up! So, needless to say, I became a coffee addict.
Even as a coffee addict, I never really left the 3-in-1 side of coffee. I just can't stand black. I always make sure there is at least a hint of syrup of sugar in my coffee + milk! I thought I might be weird cos I can't stand super strong coffee, like espressos or americano. But when I attended the Coffee Lab event a week ago, I learned from coffee connoisseur and the COO of Conlins Coffee Company, Mr. Eric Lim that it isn't what kind of coffee you're drinking that makes you an expert, but it's all about your personal preference. :)

June 17, 2016

Being 27 and my husband 30 years old has never stopped us from being kids at heart. We love toys very much and a trip to the mall is never complete without a visit to the toy store! :)
When it comes to toys, my husband is more of a Lego and Gundam collector, while I'm into Disney and Funko Pops. Though, occasionally I also love collecting the mascots of certain Lego Minifigure series. :) Our favorite ground to search for new and cool toys is Greenhills. That place has so many stores that cater to different kinds of collectors. We never get tired of the place. Even our kids love it there! ^_^
So, imagine when it was announced that ToyCon 2016 was going to happen this June 10-12, 2016! It's the same week as our 9th Anniversary and thought this would be the perfect way to celebrate it.

June 12, 2016

There is nothing more that I love than art. But I would say that I'm not much of a sculpture-loving kind of gal. When it comes to art, I love admiring paintings. But for some reason, National Artist Abdulmari Imao's work really inspired me. :)
Last May 18, 2016 Freeway, one of the most innovative of local brands, presented Abdulmari Imao as one of their latest addition to the National Artist Collector's Series.

June 08, 2016

As a teenager I never really cared about beauty products. It was already too much for me to have a lip balm on, but now that I'm in my late 20s - I'm a late bloomer, I'm starting to love beauty products. :) There are just so many to choose from nowadays and I want to share with you my current favorites!

June 06, 2016

When you hear 'Ice Cream' doesn't it simply ring happiness or something that would remind you of comfort. I don't think there is ever a person on this earth who hates ice cream. :) I remember how my Mom would fondly buy a pint every time there's an occasion or personally, how I also get my boys ice cream when we're outside having our family day. It's just a happy food!
But what about Ice Cream as a drink? Ice Cream Ice Blended Drinks? ^_^ How does that sound?

June 04, 2016

Anyone can attest in my family that I am not a morning person, but for some reason during Fun Runs, I really wake up and have the energy! I remember the first one the Hubby and I joined last year - The Shakey's Color Fun Run. It was at 6AM and we managed to finish the 5K race in just 53 minutes. Not bad for first timers and adults who have no exercise! Haha! >_<
This time around, we joined the Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run. It had different categories - The 200M Dash that was specifically for the kids only, 1K Run for dogs and their pet parents and the 3K Run for all ages. My boys and I joined the 3K Run. :) I was super excited for this, because it's our first ever Fun Run as a family and that's another thing to check off our Family Bucket List! Yey! ^_^ Thank you to Skechers for this fun day!

June 02, 2016

Our daily routines can be boring and make life a tad dull, but still we tend to stay in that same state cos we're used to it. But the world is so much bigger than what you see, so you shouldn't waste it on what you already know. Dare to break out of your comfort zone and add a little more fun to life! :)

June 01, 2016

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