LIFESTYLE
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Skincare Review: White Glow Bar Soap, Hand & Body Lotion, Facial Toner, and Facial Creams
When it comes to skincare, I am like an incomplete canvas, sometimes left unbothered by its intricacies, and almost always leaning towards the herbal, less-invasive bunch, a myriad mixes of anything I see, or my sister’s unconsumed products due to her sensitive-prone skin. A friend might panic after reading that because I am not getting any younger (I already have age spots on my face). Yes, I have my retinol, niacinamide, and glycolic acid, but I don’t use them daily, as it seems my skin has developed a tolerance to them. Additionally, my lack of sleep has dried out my skin, which caused concern in January of this year. It…
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Indulge in Sweet Bliss: Red Ribbon’s Irresistible Round Dedication Cakes
We’re still in the first quarter of 2024, and that means it’s time to sprinkle some magic into your celebrations Whether you’re throwing a big bash or just want to jazz up a cozy get-together, Red Ribbon’s got your back with their brand-spankin’ new Round Dedication Cakes. Now, what’s the scoop on these fab new cakes? These Round Dedication Cakes are sleek, classy, and downright irresistible. They’re the kind of cakes that make you do a happy dance just looking at them. Red Ribbon sent us two cakes in time for Valentine’s season, which made us three Marias (me, my mom, and my sister) happy and in love despite not…
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Reviewing Hui’s WHU IS ME: Complex EP
Hui (Lee Hoe Taek) of PENTAGON released his first solo EP last January 16. I’ve been a Universe (PENTAGON’s fandom name) for a while now, and Hui is one of my biases, so I’ve been looking forward to this album since it was announced last December. Besides Hui, I also favor Kino and Jinho, but overall, I love every member of PENTAGON. Hence, it quite vexed me that Kino suddenly released a single on January 8; I’m following him on Instagram, and I’m updated with his affairs, but I thought that he was only modeling (dumb me). Anyhow, stay tuned for my song review for Kino’s “Fashion Style.” But yeah,…
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The Little Box of Mindful Meditations Cards Review
For someone who has embraced the esoteric lifestyle for over 12 years, I am quite subtle. Since esotericism and spirituality are uncommon amongst my peers and perhaps in the society I’m surrounded by, I have refrained from speaking about it. Otherwise, I might be the subject of ridicule or at least a condescending smirk. Now, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to blog more about my spiritual journey. But as mentioned, I still have to contemplate doing so deliberately for the reasons above. Nevertheless, I took the first steps by blogging about getting into crystals and being more grateful. Spiritual Guide: Oracle Cards I have been buying Oracle cards…
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Davao Whisky Park Unveils with a Grand Opening Celebration!
Dig in the festivities at Davao Outdoor Whisky Park, the biggest whisky park in Asia, where exquisite whisky, delightful cuisine, recreational activities, and live music converge for a memorable experience for Davaoeños! Get ready to raise your glasses and dive into the whisky wonderland: Davao Whisky Park! Opening its doors on December 2, 2023, this outdoor whisky haven in the heart of Davao promises an epic blend of top-notch whiskies, mouthwatering eats, and live beats. Located in Davao Park District, Dakudao Loop, Agdao, this 2,500-square-meter liquor paradise is the go-to spot for all whisky enthusiasts and even those who wanna have fun with family and friends. The grand opening kicks…
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My Coach Bag Collection + New Gifts
The truth is, it’s pretty embarrassing for me to blog about my bags, but I didn’t give in to my hesitation because I also saw YouTube videos and blogs showcasing their Coach bag collection. Since I have blogged about my Coach wallet and pouch collection in the past, I decided to write about my Coach bag collection as well. I just have a few of them, but hopefully, I can add up to them soon if I don’t decide to get from other brands. Coach Sig Glitter Cherries Tote Handbag Like most of my Coach items, the Coach Sig Glitter Cherries Tote Handbag was also a gift from my mom’s…
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URC Appreciation Post: Some of My Fave Snacks from the Company
The Philippines has one of the best snacks in the world. I’m not only being biased because, according to my Korean students, Pinoy snacks are much better than theirs, and they always crave them, especially Chippy, Hello, Cloud 9, Mr. Chips, Tostillas, Presto, and Nova. I’ve been snacking on these delights since I was a kid, and they’ve been my family’s favorites, but I didn’t know until the 2010s that they all come from the same company: Universal Robina Corporation (URC). This blog post is a URC appreciation post. I’ve been devouring products from the brand, so it’s time to thank them by featuring some of them on my blog.…
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My Favorite Treats: Lola Abon’s Original Durian Candy
The “King of fruits,” Durian, is something that stirs up discussions, especially during Davao City festivities. Opinions vary when it comes to describing it. Many would say they love it, while many would despise it, even though they haven’t tried it, perhaps almost always because of its foul smell. Indeed, the fruit elicits a lot of strong reactions from natives and visitors alike. While many people hate durian and would not even try it, I find that they would always have a disclaimer. “I don’t eat durian, but I love durian candy, particularly Lola Abon’s.” Upon hearing that, I understood because, as a child, I wouldn’t ever eat durian, but…
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So am I an Indie Music Publicist Now?
I’ve been a blogger for many years now, and I have grown a lot since after joining my organization, the Davao Bloggers Society. A part of that growth and what truly amazed me was the fact that I woud deal with publicists. Fast forward to when I grew my main blog, The Pop Blog to having a domain authority score of 19, and being in the list of Feedspot’s Top Music Blogs in the Philippines and Asia, I forget how it is to be not getting emails from several publicists on a daily basis. I get a lot of emails every day. But to be honest, most of these are…
