Rosemont Gardens Tagaytay

Just helping my friend promote their business

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For those who are looking for a venue to hold a wedding, party or any social event in the Tagaytay area, we would like to offer Rosemont Gardens. It is conveniently located along the General Aguinaldo Highway, at Alfonso, Cavite, almost a stone’s throw away from Splendido and about ten minutes away from Caleruega.

At Rosemont Gardens, guests can enjoy the fresh Tagaytay air and stroll along the gardens that have a picturesque view of the Taal lake. The covered reception area can fit 100 to 150 guests and may spillover to the gardens, should you have more.

It also has a three-bedroom house where you or your guests can stay for overnight (or more!) accommodations.

For inquiries, you may call Karla Fider-Santos at 0917-8527528 (Globe), 0922-8680116 (Sun), (02)3480116 (mobile landline) or email at rosemontgardens@yahoo.com. You an also check out their website at http://www.rosemontgardens.net/ and view the gallery there as well as send inquiries for packages.

Directions: Take Aguinaldo Highway going towards Batangas. You will pass the rotunda and Mendez. We are about 1.1kms from the arc of Alfonso, Cavite, right across Ridgewood Heights, on the left side. If you pass Splendido, you already passed it. It is the house with the brown gate, yellowish beige wall.





Rosemont Gardens is utterly perfect for intimate gatherings!

Mind Toys' Age Guidelines

As a parent, we often buy toys sometimes because we had one, wanted one, or just want one. We also buy some toys for our kids thinking it's cool, cute, or that our child is sure to enjoy it. Some, on the other hand, buy the most expensive they can find, or the most educational they can see.

Few really care about the age guideline usually stamped on the box. I know I seldom did. It was just a minor consideration, if at all. But the longer I become a Mom, the more I also realie that such age guidelines do serve a purpose.

First, there is of course the safety issue. Toys with small parts will not be appropriate for kids three years and below as it may pose a choking hazard, as toddlers are still far too curious to follow reminders. Toys with sharp or hard edges are also not really appropriate for infants yet.

Then there is the kind of play the toy was made for. Stacking cups or blocks are okay for a vast age range but say, electronic toys are likely to just be banged and thrown by kids two years and below. Before they can really appreciate what each button is for, the toy is already banged up so much that it's broken. Then there are miniature toys that will be fragile for pre-schoolers who still don't have much self-control.

But the most important thing is this: toys are meant for play that's meant for the child to have fun and learn. So the toys you should buy should be age-appropriate for your child to actually manage it and be succesful playing with it. As much as visual,electronic toys entertain, they also limit a child's imagination if given too early. Toddlers and pre-schoolers need more of toys they can mix and match, and throw and taste and build from.

So, next time you're about to make an impulsive buy, mind the age guideline and really think: what do I want this toy to accomplish for my child?

Screened Porch Uses

As I was sweating profusely during the blackout, I told my husband that my ideal home would have a screened porch so that on nights like that one, or during stormy nights when it's really cold (I love the rain), we could camp there instead and still feel safe. A garden employing hydroponic systems will make it more inviting probably, but that will just be an added bonus.

A screened porch can indeed be an extra bedroom for any family. It's also a great living room extension for receiving guests and hanging out, as well as a perfect play area for kids as it gives the illusion of being outside. Filipinos especially love the sun, even if we should minimize our sun exposure, so lounging in a screened verandah can already provide us with that energy boost only the sun can give, without actually being outside. Plus, a screened porch will give you an activity area that can utilize natural light. That is savings on power for you.

Hypoallergenic Soaps

As I was drafting my allergy article, I just realized that there are so many hypoallergenic soaps that newborns or people with sensitive skin can use. And these soaps aren't necessarily that expensive or hard to find. Dove White, for example, can be found in grocery shelves as well as drug stores. Use of these soaps can also be one of the best acne treatments there is since they won't strip your skin of its natural oils. Because they are gentle too, you can use them more times in the day.

Check out your local drug store for trusted and handy brands. Check out message boards or referrals and organic, local products. There are so many to choose from. The gentler the scent, the gentler the soap is sure to be. And yes, ask moms what they use for their newborns. After all, even if our faces (and skin) do so much for us during the day, it still really needs utmost care like the one we give to wee babes.

Snorers, Lose Weight!

Do you snore really loudly? Are you overweight? Then here's another reason for you to suddenly want some quick weight loss: deviated airways.

My father in law has just undergone a quadruple bypass operation. He was only scheduled for a triple bypass but the doctors found that there are four main arteries that are blocked. But the operation almost got postponed because they couldn't fit certain tubes up his nose and through his throat due to fats and deviated airways. The usual tubes couldn't fit and his airways were irregularly shaped. His pulmonologist didn't suspect this even after hearing him snore.

So yes, snoring could even be a sign that surgeries may be more of a challenge in the future, aside from the usual rheumatic heart disease and oxygen deprivation to the brain that are associated with it. So lose weight, snorers. And if you're undergoing major surgeries, already discuss the possibility that your airways may have irregularities.

MMS 2010 Open Climb Schedule

Metropolitan Mountaineering Society has just released its open climb schedule for the rest of Year 2010.

Take some time away from the metal buildings of the city and breathe clean air, enjoy quiet and meet new friends in their open climbs.

The destinations include Mt. Gulugod Baboy, Mt. Pundaquit, Mt. Balingkilat, Mt. Cinco Picos, Mt. Kalisungan, Mt. Makiling, Mt. Ugu, Mt. PUlag and Mt. Apo (in December to boot!).

MMS is very strict about the Leave No Trace way of life but it has never hampered mountaineers from having fun.

Ineng's Barbecue

Ineng's Barbecue has been around for close to a decade now but I have only tried their barbecue last month, at the death anniversary of my husband's maternal grandpa.

I normally don't eat barbecue but I ate three sticks of Ineng's! I found it really delicious and the fatty parts at the end of each stick reminded me of sweet tocino. If one wouldn't dare eat those parts, I guess they can collect it (before everybody eats them) and chop them up with fried rice. Yummy!!!

Ineng's also offers affordable meals which almost makes me feel pity for those who live and work near their 11 branches. These pork sticks must require an ab workout after because you're not likely to just eat just two sticks. It's really seldom I find meat I can eat without needing rice to go with it.

So go contact them now for your food orders:
INENG’S SPECIAL BARBEQUE FOOD, INCORPORATED
Food Court Market! Market!
26th Street cor. C5, Bonifacio Global City,
Taguig, Metro Manila
Phone: +63(2)889-7342; +63(2)889-5410

Branches:
Ineng’s Barbeque, The Link Bldg.
1/Lvl., The Link, North Drive cor. Makati Ave.
Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 856-1917

The 1st Philippine Chocolate & Ice Cream Show

Yep, you are reading it right. And yes, you may need to read some noxycut review after the event. Still, the 1st Philippine Chocolate and Ice Cream Show is happening at the World Trade Center on July 14-16, 2010 coinciding with the Hotel-Hostel & Restaurant Expo Philippines.

Tickets are P100 each but if you pre-register for the event, you can get them at a 50% discount. Just go here for more details.

Discover the remarkable and surprising range of chocolate and ice cream products that the Philippines and the world have to offer!!!

Storytelling Saturday at Fully Booked

Details lifted from the Adarna blog

July 20 is National Children’s Book Day, and to commemorate this event, we will be at Fully Booked in The Block at SM North on July 17 for a whole day of storytelling! The authors and illustrators of the featured storybooks will also be there for meet-and-greet and book-signing.

10:30 AM to 12:00 NN
Featured Author: Rhandee Garlitos
Featured Illustrator: Ferdinand Guevara
Featured Stories:
May Higante sa Aming Bahay (story on OFW dads)
Chenelyn! Chenelyn! (story on treating household help)
Ang Itim na Kuting (debunking superstitions about black cats)

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Featured Author: Becky Bravo
Featured Illustrator: Jason Moss
Featured Stories:
Just Add Dirt
The Cat Painter
Filemon Mamon

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Featured Author: Nanoy Rafael
Featured Illustrator: Marcus Nada
Featured Stories:
The Grand Parade
Naku, Nakuu, Nakuuu! (a firstborn's fears about a new pregnancy)
Ang Madyik Silya ni Titoy

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Featured Author: Russell Molina
Featured Illustrator: Sergio Bumatay III
Featured Stories:
Ako si Kaliwa, Ako si Kanan
Tight Times (a story on being grateful for what you have during tight times)
Lola Puti (this has Math in it, plucking white hairs from Lola for money)

All the sessions are free and open to the public. For inquiries, please call Ergoe through 372-3548 local 122.

* all italics are mine as I've read the books

Every Other Day Diet

Instead of chugging diet pills, why not try first the EVERY OTHER DAY DIET? Basically, it's a kind of diet where you eat as usual on some days and go on diet (say, strict calorie count and less carbs) on others. For some peole, this works better than going on a diet day in and day out. Because you know you can eat whatever you want the following day anyway, sacrificing today isn't so hard, maybe even welcome. Of course, it doesn't mean you should go binge on the days you're not dieting, but at least you need not deprive yourself of your usual favorite dishes and desserts.

Many swear by this diet and they were able to show results in weight loss just the same. Plus, this allows for a more gradual shift to healthy eating, grooming you to actually like and look foreward to the salads and fish and fruits.

Combine this with portion control and healthier alternatives during non-diet days and am sure, calorie control will be easier.

Girls Nyt Out at Resorts World

Party with Giselle Sanchez and drool over Will Devaughn and Troy Montero at Resorts World Manila tonight. It will be raining men and entertainment at Bar 360 starting 9:00 PM.

Consummable charge costs P700... get your girlfriends to come with you and unwind, relax, have fun and be thrilled!!! This can even be your unofficial shower party!

Face Paint Sticks

Want to try face painting with your kids with less of the mess actual paints bring? Then try face paint sticks. You can even have your child use your face as canvass if you're wary of the product causing rashes on your little child's skin.

Mimg src="http://mecsexy.smugmug.com/Journalism/Pics-for-Blog-Posts/facepaintsticks/915996558_HZvXj-S.jpg">

This is a good alternative to the usual arts and crafts... and for mothers with daughters, maybe even a chance to practice putting on makeup. But hey, get the father involved and make it a family thing, this product is easy to wipe off and then wash off anyway.

This one we bought at Clipper. There's one at Robinson's Place Manila.

Sizzling Saucers - Affordable Pampanga Eatery

Sizzling Saucers is a newly-opened eatery near the Ospital ng Angeles (ONA), specializing on sizzling dishes like sisig, meat (tapayaki, liempo, tocino) and fish (bangus).

They also offer giant sizzling meals like baby back ribs with unlimited rice.

Must-try also is their lugaw/goto and tokwa't baboy. They generally cater to the nurses, doctors and clients of the hospital and also accept food orders. Do trythem out if you're looking for an affordable place to eat in Pampanga.

Xtremely Xpresso Cafe

Xtremely Xpresso Cafe is another great place to go to for pizza lovers who can't be satisfied with Filipino-sized pizzas. I am talking massive slices of thin-crust pizza goodness here. Prices start at P700.

Poracay Resort - Pampanga

Poracay Resort is a hidden paradise located in Porac, Pampanga. You will pass a quarrying site first before getting to the resort, which might make you wonder if you can buy wholesale diamonds there or whether you're actually in the right place but do not be discouraged by the trucks and lahar-like landscape. Poracay is a nice place once you get there.





















Day Swimming rates are P100 for adults (P80 for kids) and Night/Overnight swimming rates are P130/person (P100 for kids). The cheapest nipa hut cottage costs P500 and these are the ones located around the lagoon, a little walk away from the pools. Any party of three or more has to get a cottage or some other kind of accommodation so day trippers are encouraged to maximize their visit by also holding a picnic there.

The place only charges corkage fees for electronic appliances so you can bring in all the food you want. Should you get a villa though, there is a refrigerator and gas stove in each one.

The place is like Paradise Ranch, a perfect place for weddings (if you won't mind the other poolgoers perhaps) and prenuptial shoot venue.

It has at least five pools, two of which are two feet (the rest are three, four and 5.5 feet) high. So yes, it's also a perfect wading pool for toddlers and kids. Two pools offer slides while the rest offer a waterfall-like feature.

The resort itself is still a work in progress and the area is so big that it's potential is really huge. So when you're heading North and want to try a new resort, keep Poracay Resort in mind.

I don't have great pictures because I was only using our waterproof cam and it was 4 PM and threatening rain when we got there so there wasn't enough sunlight to work with.

Fortune Teahouse - Pampanga

Fortune Teahouse is a popular authentic Chinese restaurant in Pampanga, whose original branch is located in Balibago. They have a second branch now at SM Clark (at the ground floor, with its own entrance). Their dishes are very affordable, the waitstaff are very accommodating, and surprisingly enough, the food is served quite fast.

All that I have tasted from their restaurant is tres delish. I guess I can say their prices are like that of Mr. Choi's but they offer more dishes than Mr. Choi or Hap Chang.


the interior of Fortune Teahouse at SM Clark


dumpling prices


affordable packages for a group of people


savings for takeout dumplings


asado chicken I think (I wasn't the one who ordered)


pork asado


samosa dumplings


I think this was a beef dish


loved their pancit!


yummy galore sweet and sour pork


hot and sour soup


yang chow fried rice, with generous shrimp bits


initial takeout of samosa, shrimp and rice dumplings and bird's nest soup

The shrimp and crab dumpling (topmost, last picture) is highly recommended. Their chili sauce also smells and tastes so yummy, you'd want to eat it as is! Their beef wonton noodle soup is also really tasty, with the wonton filled with shrimp and mushroom and the broth a little spicy (but a child won't be bothered, as my niece wasn't).

So, next time you head North, do try grabbing a meal at Fortune Tea House. It's dining at its best at a price you can afford!

Tagger Freebies at Scraps and Tubes

Zaza of Scraps and Tubes has great freebies, some of which are even for Commercial Use. Most of the freebies are in just tagger size and girly use but they are easily downloaded as she hosts the files herself. Yep, no need for 4shared or Mediafire waiting hassles anymore.

The papers and elements will be great for layouts that aren't so big (say 4R sized). Make sure to leave some love (and if you're feeling generous, a donation) after downloading her awesome digiscrapping freebies!!!

Expo Mom in Alabang

Yes, Expo Mom is going South in response to the pleas of Southern moms to bring the expo closer to them. The event is happening on July 3, 2010 at the Alabang Town Center. Shop and browse to your heart's delight, mommies, between 10:00am - 8:00pm that day.

Stock up on maternity and nursing wear, baby layette and furniture as well as toys and even educational stuff for your sweethearts. Also stock up on pampering products for the hardworking mom in you as well as take advantage of discounts or freebies for things that make life easier for moms, whether it be parenting mags or sling carriers or baby food. It's also usually a great time to find organic products for your baby, from diapers to baby wash and insect repellants.

Cotton Candy Figures

I was not able to get a contact number but should you be a parent looking to get a cotton candy food vendor for your children's party, do consider getting someone who can make fun shapes with the cotton candy. It's such a real enthusiasm booster among kids and adults for the party!


my son eating his teddy bear-shapped cotton candy


hearts galore for little girls


this was supposedly a long-necked dinosaur but
the girl started eating it in places already, hehe


still headless bear

The catch though is lines will be long but nothing that's so unmanageable. I swear, kids aren't likely to forget such treats. So throw a better party and get a cotton candy artist! hehe.

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Edited October 06, 2010:
This particular vendor is based in Manila and can be contacted at 0933-2546299

Edited October 11, 2010:
Been told the number above can't be reached. Really can't do anything anymore about it since this is the only number my friend has. Maybe you can ask your party supplier or cotton candy vendor instead if they can provide this.

Superferry Todo Todo Sale Promo Is Back

Don't waste your year without travelling to someplace new, or revisiting old friends and relatives. Take advantage of Superferry's Todo Todo Sale Promo. Selling dates (buying period) are from June 14 to 21, 2010 while Sailing dates (travel period) is from June 28 to August 31, 2010. Grab this chance to travel to Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu & Dumaguete for as cheap as P588 (one way) and to the Mindanao provinces of Butuan, Cagayan, Cotabato, Davao, Gensan, Iligan, Ozamis, Surigao & Zamboanga for as cheap as P888.

Travel via sea can be quite comfortable nowadays, and you'd have ample space and time to finish your slide show presentation for work, catch up with sleep (or gossip) and just relax before you arrive at your destination.

This promo is available online only, however, so book and buy through www.SuperFerry.com.ph (first come first serve).

El Madero Farm & Resort

Leave it to my cousin to feel hotter than preggy me... he insisted we go swimming last Saturday and we ended up at El Madero Farm & Resort located at Bagong Pook in Lipa City (Batangas).

El Madero was one of the nearer resorts to our parents' homes so we opted to go there, thinking that if we forgot something vital, we could easily go back home for it. We also opted not to get a room anymore as we didn't really have any funds. We were just hot and the bigger kids just went swimming for some three hours. That is from 10 PM to 1 AM. Haha.

We also didn't get to take lots of good pictures of the place since we arrived there at night and we only really enjoyed the big kiddie pool, with water only two feet high. It's a big, big pool for kids to play in and it suited us as we had two year olds with us. Weirdly enough, the water wasn't cold despite the cold night air. Even my son got to swim till past 12 AM.

One other good thing about El Madero Farm & Resort is that it's near a lot of places where you can buy food and drinks, and there is no corkage for food you're bringing in the resort.



For other pictures and rates, better check out El Madero's website at el-madero.net. They also offer villas with private pools and the place is so huge, it's great for events and parties and weddings.

ooVoo for Better Video Calls

I was ecstatic before when I discovered the version 10 of Yahoo Messenger. And then there's Skype, which has been offering free video calls for a long time already. Still, my sister just had to find a better one.

Although YM offers bigger windows, ooVoo offers less lag, better sound quality and recording options. And for a fee, you can video conference 6 ways. Just download the software from ooVoo.com and give it a try. It's really, really a faster connection which makes for better video chatting with loved ones.

Hair Loss and Caps

Most people don't know this but wearing caps all the time, especially in places or during times of extreme heat may result in hair loss, or expedite their genetic predisposition to baldness.

Basically, the hair follicles get fried by the intense heat so you lose hair. And so, to prevent hair loss, wear breezy hats like sombreros instead or just use umbrellas. Bandannas will also allow your head to breathe better than caps.

If helmets are necessary in your place of work (like my Dad as a seaman before working on engines), make sure you remove the helmet as soon as possible to let your head breathe.

Gold Coins as Arrhae

We used Unity Coins tinted in gold as wedding arrhae. Some, however, opt to just get newly-minted One Peso coins. Some have these plated in gold as gold coins look richer in photographs. Plus, since it's supposed to symbolize wealth and prosperity, having coins plated in gold seems a logical practice.

Some get coins in different denominations. Some use coins of different currencies, to have that added hope for the wealth of the world at your fingertips. Some buy old coins instead.

So if you're getting wed anytime soon, start figuring out which kind of coins you want to use and have them plated now, that gold is cheaper in the country.

Skin Elasticity And Weight Loss

For those invested in losing weight, it's not enough that you're well-versed with apidexin reviews and working with a dietician and trainor. You also have to be concerned about your skin elasticity.

Four things that are sure to help you have non-saggy skin after losing all that weight you intend to lose include:
1) Exercise
2) Water
3) Cocoa Butter
4) Sunscreen

Water and Cocoa Butter will moisturize your skin from the inside and from the outside. Sunscreen, on the other hand, will protect you from the sun's rays and ensure that your skin will keep the elastin in it. And exercise will make sure that you have a toned body which your skin will adhere to.

Just losing weight won't make you beautiful if you also don't exercise and tone, because there'd be just all those excess skin all over the place. And losing a drastic amount of weight doesn't help skin elasticity either. You have to give your body time to adjust to the weight loss, which should be gradual but steady.

EQ DRY Baby’s 1st Chair and Desk REDEMPTION PROMO

PROMO PERIOD: May 7 – July 31, 2010

PROMO MECHANICS:
You can join by simply collecting EQ Dry Baby Diaper with Magic Tape wrappers with intact points. Points are indicated on the side of the packaging. The points system based on packaging is as follows:


EQ DRY BABY DIAPER LABEL POINTS

Mini Pack (S4, M4, L4, XL4, XXL3)
1/4 point

Travel Pack (NB22, S20, M18, L16, XL14, XXL12)
1 point

Econo Pack (S40, M36, L32, XL28, XXL24)
2 points

Jumbo Pack (S60, M54, L48, XL42, XXL36)
3 points

Mega Pack (M84, L72, XL60)
4 points


*EQ Dry with Clored Cloth-like Cover (old packaging) will still be accepted


Collect the corresponding number of points to get one (1) collectible item:

Chair Tiger
26 points
Table Tiger
42 points

Chair Bee
26 points
Table Bee
42 points

Chair Lady Bug
26 points
Table Lady Bug
42 points

Chair Frog
26 points
Table Frog
42 points


* Only entire wrappers with intact points of EQ Dry Baby Diaper with Magic Tape/ Colored Cloth-like Cover will be accepted.

* Entries containing cut-out points will NOT be honored.

* Entries with soiled wrappers (wrappers contaminated with feces or mud, discolored or faded wrappers) or unused wrappers will NOT be honored.


Submit the required EQ Dry Baby Diaper with Magic Tape wrappers together with the following information completely written on a piece of paper: sender’s name, detailed address (Please include landmarks for hard to find location), telephone and/or mobile phone numbers, e-mail address, baby’s name and birthday, signature of parent/guardian plus the desired premium item/s enclosed in an envelope (Kindly rank your top three preferred chair and table designs). In case your desired premium item is not available the succeeding preferred design will be the one shipped to you.


Entries may be mailed or hand carried to JS Unitrade Office from Mondays to Fridays 8:00AM to 5:00PM :


a) “EQ DRY Baby’s 1st Chair and Desk”-Manila office
JS Unitrade Merchandise, Inc.
31st Floor, Raffles Corporate Center
Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center,
Pasig City 1605

b) ”EQ DRY Baby’s 1st Chair and Desk”- Cebu office
JS Unitrade Merchandise, Inc.
Lot 1-6, Block 11, ML Quezon Avenue Mandaue North Central
(Castilex compound), Cabancalan, Mandaue City
Cebu 6014

c) “EQ DRY Baby’s 1st Chair and Desk”

P.O. Box 14280 Pasig City



You may also send your entries through JRS Express branches to enjoy a special mailing fee discount.

Your chosen premium item/s will be delivered FREE of charge by JRS Express to the address submitted by the sender. In the event that the sender is not present during the time of delivery, a member of the sender’s household will be asked to sign a proof of delivery and receive the premium item/s in behalf of the sender.

Hand delivered entries must be received on or before July 31, 2010 (5PM). Redemption period is 60 days after end of promo period. Entries sent via mail maybe received within sixty (60) days after the promo period provided it is dated and received by the post office on or before August 6, 2010.


You may join the promo as many times as you want.

Tables and Chairs are not convertible to cash.

Source

Executive Assistant / Production Manager Wanted

Halt Googling "jobs philadelphia" for a while because this next job opening may just be the one you're looking for.

Ayee Doming from QTV11 is producing a new show and hastily requires the services of an exceptional Executive Assistant/Production Manager who can help coordinate with partners. If interested and have the following qualities: Excellent communication skills, driven, humble, great resource management skills and a big heart.

Pay is per-episode/weekly.... All interested applicants can directly contact her at 0916-3141703.

Be Vigilant and Generous With Sunscreen

In this searing heat, I enjoin all others to be generous and vigilant in applying their sunscreen, even if they're not going swimming. If you don't want to be scouring the net for prototype 37-c reviews anytime soon, make sure you put sunscreen on everytime you go out. Don't forget your face especially.

And women, it wouldn't hurt to put generous amounts on your decolletage too, especially if you are going swimming and your lovely cleavage is going to be exposed to the sun's heat. Sun exposure can dry your skin there up and may just result in more sagging. We don't want that.

Don't forget your face, neck, arms and chest area. Everyday, protect these areas from the sun's rays and delay the signs of aging. Plus, avoid skin cancer.

Unilab Facebook Photo Contest

The contest has just started. Check out Unilab's Facebook page

1. This promo will run for 1 week.

2. Take a picture of yourself holding any Unilab product and pose as creatively
as you can. (Unilab Products)

3. Upload the picture and tag the Unilab website, plus one friend whom you would
like to share the prize with. (To tag, simply type "@"and wait for Unilab and
your friend's name to turn blue)

4.The winning shot will be decided by the following criteria:
a) Most number of Likes – 50%
b)Creativity of pose – 50%

5.The winner will receive a package of Unilab premium items plus a free dinner
buffet for two.


Now, I don't know if Unilab has already produced a fat burner but they have popular over-the-counter medicines you can work with, like Biogesic. I also believe they have something to boost height. Just be imaginative with your pictures so it won't be hard to ask friends later to "like" it on Facebook.

Good luck!

Rendezvous Beach Resort - Marinduque

The Rendezvous Beach Resort is located in Brgy. Poctoy, in the town of Torrijos, just adjacent to the government-run Poctoy White Beach Resort. It offers actual rooms you can rent for overnight stays. The resort may also very well provide lighting at night if you want to hang out over drinks and videoke with friends, or continue swimming in the pristine waters of Torrijos.

Contact CP 0919-5150560 for inquiries and reservations.





Guests from Bellaroca may join the resort's guests during the day as part of their half-day mainland Marinduque tour.

Plants That Heal

I would like to direct you all to an article of mine on Plants That Heal. These are common vegetables and herbs that we can access easily, regularly eat, or get in capsule form should we be averse to their taste. And they are all healthy. And some are actually delicious.

Who knew that onions can be the best colon cleanser there is while also being great for coughs and colds? And who doesn't like popular dishes like nilaga, tinola, sinigang and ginisa?

So do go over what I wrote and embrace these food as part of your daily diet. Get well even before you start getting sick.

Candidates Required for Singapore

Looking to hire the following:

* Optometrist and receptionist (who will serve as clinic assistant) must be slim and pretty and her height must be above 5’2. The ideal candidate must be able to speak well and below the age of 30.

* network administrator, ideal candidate should be below 35 years old, slim and pleasant looking female. She must also possess the following criteria:

§ Min. 3 years experience in network infrastructure
§ Good knowledge of application/database servers, mail servers, firewalls, DNS
§ Good knowledge on Windows Server 2003, LAN and WAN environment, Linux Administration, and Oracle Database
§ Ensure availability and reliability of IT systems

* we also need 100 sales ladies with some experience (to work at high end malls)

* we need 40 call center agents (insurance)

* 20 male drivers.

* all applicants must be a 4 year college graduate

* all under 35 years old

* willing to work overseas minimum 2 years

* no cash out!!

Interested applicants should send their resumes to golfer at fwmc dot com dot ph. Interviews will start first week of June. Please mention you found out about this through Mec Arevalo to ensure you will be entertained. Make sure you also ask questions and raise concerns during the interview so you will not be surprised or unprepared should you get hired.

Good luck!

Poctoy White Beach Resort - Marinduque

Poctoy White Beach Resort is a government-run resort in the island of Marinduque. It is in Torrijos, 31 kilometers from the town of Buenavista. That's about 1.5 hours away from Buenavista then.

You will pass the road that turns towards Malbog Sulfur Springs and Marinduque Hotsprings Resort on the way to Torrijos. You will also have a great view of Mt. Malindig. The road going to Poctoy White Beach Resort is at least properly paved so the journey is a breeze. Ther road will only become a dirt road when you're already going towards the beach resort proper.











The sand there is part white sand and part crushed corals. The place is clean and the huts can be rented for P150. Torrijos waters is clean but there's sea grass in its waters, which may bother other swimmers.

Don't be surprised to see Bellaroca guests swimming here with you as there's really no beach at Elephant island.

Katang - Marinduque Crab

Last year, I enjoyed kagang, a tough-shelled crab in Marinduque that is usually cooked in coconut milk, with its fat mixed with coconut meat.





Still, the tough shell was really a hassle, considering I am usually patient with crabs.

Enter the katang, another crab local in Marinduque. The great thing about it though is that it's almost soft-shelled. Its shell is so easy to crack when cooked, it's like eating crablets. Katang crabs don't grow big as well, but they grow fat and meaty in the clean Marinduque waters. They are caught in summer, with April as peak season for catching them. Usually, children will just be selling the fresly-caught ones on the street. A kilo and a half cost us P80. Tres cheap for the really meaty goodness this particular kind of crab offers. Plus, they are sold alive and they are really, really, really clean.






BIL cooked ours in sweet chili style

So when in Marinduque, ask the locals to tell you if katang is being sold. Kagang, you can buy from the marketplace when available, but katang is not that easily had. And it's really crab greatness without the worry if it's clean or fresh (it doesn't even smell malansa).

Health Insurance for the Mid-Year Bonus

I know that fewer and fewer companies are actually able to offer mid-year incentives to their employees. But those that still can are sure to be much appreciated by their employees. And those employees that can still enjoy tem are probably using them for trips or tuition fees.

Considering the heat however, and all the diseases that are hitting people at a younger age, people should also consider pouring over health insurance quotes and investing in something as esstential.

They can ask people from their yahoogroups or their circle of friends for inputs and recommendations. And then they can make informed decisions which plan is really suited to their needs.

Health insurance is a good and necessary investment. One really doesn't want to be caught sick and unprepared without one.

Keep Portions Snack Sized

Studies have shown that people may not need to use stuff like Phentermine 37.5 and other weight loss products if only they were trained to eat single-serve portions, or snack sizes. They said that people who have been given single serve chips or whatever else are more likely to get the same amount from a big bag than those who have been dipping their fingers in big bags from the start.

This is particularly important for parents to know. Sometimes, because of the savings, we always opt for the family-sized portions but also end up buying more of these. Our kids then don't learn to only eat their portion size, they learn free rein on food.

Case in point: my parents would often give us say, a piece of candy each. Or we would divide a whole pizza for the whole family. We'd have a limited smount of food that is ours. My husband's family was different. They would buy three or more family sized pizzas so that everyone can eat to bursting. MIL would buy packs and packs of candies or bread or fruit or sodas. No one need learn to really share or exercise portion control because there's just real plenty for everyone. What happens though is that some food end up being half eaten because a person was actually already full but there was just all these food around beckoning him to eat. And hubs' family is generally overweight.

Parents need to teach their kids to learn when to stop eating and wait for that feeling of fullness, instead of waiting for that feeling of fullness while continuing to eat. It is not only important for kids to learn the value of temperance, it is also important to their long-term health.

Of course, there are things we should buy in bulk because we use them often, like milk. But especially for junk food, best to keep things snack sized.

Expo Moms at Rockwell: A Belated Mother's Day Treat

From diaper bags to breast-feeding clothes--today's moms need and want a lot of stuff to help them in their daily lives.

For the third straight year, Expo Mom, a lifestyle event, will gather under one roof the latest, best and most interesting stuff for moms including newly launched and hard-to-find products.

To be held on May 23 at the Rockwell Tent, this year's Expo Mom Year 3 will have as theme "The Mompreneur Market" and will highlight the expo's advocacy to promote mommy-owned "mompreneur" businesses. Organizers of this event also recently launched their mompreneur network called Mompreneur Manila.

Moms can take part in activities at the stage area and bring their kids to special activities.

And since motherhood is about giving, moms will be given a chance to share their blessings by dropping off used baby clothes and shoes, baby equipment, maternity clothes, and any other items at the MomShare crib by the entrance. These items will be donated to other moms in need.

Expo Mom Year 3 is organized by Mommy Mundo and presented by Mommy Matters and the Philippine Association for Childbirth Education with support from GlaxoSmithkline, Johnson's Baby, Stemcord cordblood banking, Cycles Mild Laundy Detergent, Cradles, RCBC Savings Bank, and the Lifestyle Network.

For inquiries, call 7148572 or e-mail inquiry@expomom.com

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Personally, I didn't like a previous Expo Mom event because they didn't let in other brands, like Blissfulbabes, because they're a direct competitor of Mommy Matters in nursing wear. Of course I'd rather mommies have more options when they go to something like an Expo Mom. Sort of like a Wedding Expo where everything is just really there.

Still, I am sure that families will enjoy the activities and the freebies. I am also sure that there will be a lot of important topics helpful to parents and there is usually a breastfeeding/changing area so mothers need not worry about that. And am sure they'd have a field day going through all the racks of clothing there, for moms and babies. Moms can even go exchange birthing stories with other moms, from the time they first felt the contyractions and whether a pulse oximeter was used on them or not.

Chances are, products are also sold in discounted rates... or with freebies. So make sure to mark your calendars and go. Let this be a belated Happy Mother's Day for the Mommy of the family.

The Best Weight Loss Product

Before people start turning to manufactured supplements for the best weight loss product there is, they really should consider drinking more water first. Yes, water. It's the cheapest, healthiest weight loss product out there.

I am not suggesting for people to ingest water and only that but doubling or tripling your water intake, especially in this summer heat, will boost your chances of losing weight naturally. Water helps your body function. Water helps you cool. Water helps you rid your body of toxins. Water helps keep your skin elastic and healthy.

The great thing about water is that it's also in a lot of fruits and vegetables that are healthy for us. Eat more apples and oranges and watermelon and mangoes. Eat more melons and cucumber and jicama. And drink young coconut milk or fresh buko juice. These are all refreshing, cooling and rich in the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep you going.

Let water fuel your body to weight loss. It is the best weight loss product there is.

The Little House Books

If you must invest on a book series, one of the best I can recommend is the Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Not only is it a great book about the way of life of early Americans but it also teaches a lot of values on things that matter, like hard work, respect for nature, parenting, faith in God and hard work.

Read about men in breeches gentling horses, surviving hard winters, keeping house, raising animals and crops. Learn how to prepare some homegrown dishes like sour dough biscuits, headcheese and fried apples and onions. Wonder about how people survived taking baths once a week (usually, every Saturday night in time for Sunday worship the day after) and keeping warm without coal and firewood.

Collect quotes, especially from Laura's Pa.

"It's an ill wind that doesn't blow some good."

"Never bet your money on another man's game."

"Best be on the safe side, it saves trouble in the end."

At the very least, your child should appreciate how much easier things are for them right now.

Breakouts During Pregnancy

Horrified over breakouts on your face and reading pronexin reviews? Aghast at warts developing all over your chest? Is your skin dry, or oilier than usual? Are you having rashes and itchiness?

Wait, are you also pregnant?

If yes, then that is the culprit. Pregnancy hormones are resulting in all these dermatological maladies. And for the most part, you really should just grin and bear it while maybe applying something to soothe the itching and sensitivity. See, some derm products aren't safe for use during pregnancy and lactation. What's more, your skin might not react in the way it should, and breakouts just might end up being aggravated.

Make sure you don't self-medicate and consult your doctor for really troublesome acne. If you're lucky, you will only have problems during the first trimester (but then have to deal with stretch marks on your 3rd) and everything will resolve on its own within six months of giving birth, after your hormone levels have really normalized.

Do eat a healthy diet and try to get all the sleep and rest you can get. No use aggravating something you really cannot control.