Baby Surprises: Green Sproutlets & Bvlgari (Bulgari)

Lately, I have been receiving a lot of gift packages for my baby girl. One of my favorite was from a blogger friend, My Mom-Friday. She sent over some limited edition organic clothing apparel from Green Sproutlets. I already wrote about the brand last year, you can read my post here.

  Green Sproutlets Retro-Polka Collection (clockwise from left): Green Sproutlets Girls Pink Polka Tee & Ruffled Pants, Orange Onesies, Organic Reversible Hooded Blanket and Girls Organic Burpie and Girls Onesies 

I am tickled pink! I only want the best for my baby and Green Sproutlets clothing is ultra-soft to touch- perfect for my baby's sensitive skin. It is made of high quality Certified Organic Cotton (30%) and Viscose from Bamboo (70%) and other sustainable fabrics like soy or hemp.

With its polka-print and solid combination, going green has never been this fashionable!

Read more after the break...

Surprises on my Birthday!

This year, my birthday is extra special because I celebrated it for the first time with my daughter. Plus the fact that family, relatives, friends and readers from all over the world greeted me online via Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. I received a lot of SMS greetings too. I even got one from our ex-househelp who now works for my SIL ; p Some even attempted to call me on my phone but my cellphone is always on SILENT mode these days lol

People who are close to me know that celebrating my birthday is a big thing for me. Getting all the attention for one day has made me a very happy person so thank you all!

Dulcelin Mango Torte from my carebear friend, Leony

I just want to thank the following people who made my day extra special starting with my very good friend and elementary classmate, Leony. She never fails to deliver something special for my birthday. This year, she gave a very delicious Mango Torte from Dulcelin. I kept it frozen and only took it out for dessert after dinner last night ; p

Read the rest of the surprises after the break...

Fashion: Aldo Lemmert

Just a quick update! I am so sorry I have not been able to blog for the past two days ; p Just a quick recap of my busy sched---> Yesterday, I was in Laguna for Amherst plant tour. The tour lasted from morning till late afternoon. I arrived home at around 5:30 pm just in time for a quick change and touch-up then proceeded to Manila Peninsula for a beauty event. Gosh, it was a truly tiring day! I will blog about all that in the next couple of days ; p Bear with me hahaha

Anyway, my SIL is back from Canada! She got me this nice new pair of flat gladiator sandals from Aldo. It's called Lemmert.

 Aldo Lemmert white/light yellow

At first, I was apprehensive about the straps, that it would cause callous at the back of my feet but I was wrong. I wore it today and it was so comfortable. #happy

Read after the break for a more detailed look of my new pair of flat gladiator sandals...

Favorite: Sweet Stuff By Jill... Matcha Chocolate Lace Cookie!

After sharing "Gift Guide" in my previous posts, I want to share a couple of gifts that I received during the holiday in my succeeding posts. To begin with, I got a box of Sweet Stuff By Jill from our friend, JQS. 

Matcha Chocolate Lace Cookie

The Matcha Chocolate is sandwiched in between the cookie. Thin and crispy- licious is how I describe it!

Gift Guide: Gift Card Co.

Tired of thinking what to give this Christmas? You know your friend's favorite shop but do you really know what she wants? This is where Gift Card Co. comes in handy. 

Gift Card Co. is a newly launched store that sells various gift cards and gift certificates from different brands. You have over 30 brands to choose from. 

Gift Card Co... Mall On A Rack!

Some of the brands found in Gift Card Co. are Nike Stadium, Planet Sports, The Athlete's Foot, Red Mango, Bistro Food Group, Fitness First and The Spa.

For a complete store listing, read after the break...

Gift Guide: OBAGI Professional-C Serum 15%

Last minute shopping? No idea what to give your lola, tita, or even your mom? Don't fret, here is another gift suggestion for your loved one... OBAGI System Professional- C Serum. 

Obagi System Professional- C Serum 15% 30ml PhP 4, 850

The Obagi Professional- C Serum line of topical professional strength vitamin C serums has been formulated with stabilized L-ascorbic acid, the only form of vitamin C known to be recognized by the body.

My "ah-ma" (grandmother) passed away December of last year. I would have given her this bottle of vitamin C serum. I knew she would love it. She had beautiful skin even at 96. I miss her...

Gift Guide: Nivea Lip Care and Nivea Body Extra Whitening Cell Repair & Protect Body Milk

A few weeks ago, I got 6 different Nivea Lip Care in the mail! Great timing as these lip moisturizers are perfect stocking fillers or you can also give these if you have Kris Kringle (Secret Santa) activity in the office. 

 Nivea Natural Volume  SPF30+ 8.5ml PhP175

Among the 6 variants, I opened Nivea Natural Volume first because the carton said it provides natural volume and beautiful shine with collagen enhancer & light reflecting pigments plus it locks in moisture!

See the result after the break...

Gift Guide: National Geographic Little Kids bundled with Smart Parenting

My event: November 29, 2011

Smart Parenting Meet and Greet

Ballrooms 1 & 2

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

Great news for parents and parents-to-be! Smart Parenting has a special addition to every copy of its monthly issue- the National Geographic Little Kids. 

Smart Parenting is a magazine for first- time parents. It is a source of information for raising happy, healthy and successful kids. 

 National Geographic Little Kids bundled with every issue of Smart Parenting 

Started last November, buying Smart Parenting is cost effective because it now comes with a mini- magazine called National Geographic Little Kids. It is filled with fun facts, games, fun activities you can do with your kids. 

Gift Guide: Ipanema for Men

Following up on the gift idea post, I bought DH his first ever Ipanema flip- flops- Surf Temas Masc. I want him to experience the comfort of walking on soft cushioned rubber. It's about time he shifts to Ipanema... the brand I love to wear!

Ipanema Surf Temas Masc II PhP895

I own several pairs of Ipanema flip-flops. I love the brand because it's very comfortable even when worn the whole day. The shape stays the same unlike a local brand I bought which turned flat when worn for a long period... waaaaah! The  designs are regularly updated too.

Gift Guide: Give Joy with The Body Shop

I always give The Body Shop items during special occasions like birthdays and Christmas to family and friends who are really close to me. Why? Because I use it myself and I love it!

Below are some The Body Shop items I personally picked to help you with your Christmas shopping list...

shower gel/ bath lily set PhP195

It's about time to spoil your friends with bath & shower gel (60ml) and ultra fine bath lily in travel sized pack. Scents available are Strawberry, Shea, Mango, Pink Grapefruit, Satsuma, Moringa & Sweet Lemon.

Gift Guide: PJs Sleepwear For Kids & Adults

My event: November 23, 2011

PJs Sleepwear Boutique

Unit # 408 Level 4, Shangri- la Mall

Mandaluyong City

5719228

I was recently invited to the re- opening of PJs Sleepwear store in Shangri-la and its launching of Holiday Collection 2011. I already know the brand because I have been its client for more than three years already. PJs Sleepwear is my default gift to almost all my inaanak. 

thanks Michelle of MyMomFriday for this photo

Out of the need for high quality sleepwear, PJs Sleepwear was born.  The company started by joining bazaars in 2004 then finally, they put up their very first shop in Shangri- la Mall in 2007. 

If you have been reading my blog, you know that I support Filipino- made brands/ products and PJ is one of them.

Bebe bag

I got this Bebe hobo bag as a present from my SIL who just got back from Canada. I have not use it though. I'm still thinking of the right outfit to go with this funky looking bag ;p

From Boracay with love...

I got this orange pearly shell necklace a week ago from my DB who went to Boracay for the very first time! Ain't he sweet?!

Travel Souvenir: Korean nail clipper and bottle opener

bottle opener when opened

This was a gift from my friend CKL when she went to Korea last December 2009 ; )

Compare and Contrast: Plains & Prints and Bayo

dress from Plains & Prints

The above dress was given to me last Christmas by my friend, BAR.

I got it: Tang gift pack

Through random.org, I won in a contest sponsored by Tang. Thanks Animetric! Such a wonderful 2009 ending!

Cocktail ring

cocktail ring

Thanks JJ for such a wonderful gift. I wore it the other day at our family gathering and it surely got much raves from my cousins! Love it!

Fashionista: Barbie Toy cosmetic

She opened her gifts on Christmas morning ; ) I bought assorted Barbie toy cosmetic as gifts for the girls ages 3 and up. Geez, I can imagine the smile on their faces when they saw the make up kit as they open their gift lol

IMD and my gifts to her Barbie toy cosmetics PhP109.75

This is my fashionista niece, IMD, in her gray tutu ensemble. Look how she is showing off her made up face in front of the camera. How cute can she be!

First: BPI Christmas give- away!

After having been a client for quite sometime of BPI, it was just yesterday when I got to received a Christmas give- way from the bank lol

ball pen and check envelope

Thanks BPI!

From my inaanak

This is rather sweet and thoughtful of my inaanak. Thanks for the wonderful chicken pastel dear!