Win PhP 10,000 in Appebon Kid Mom's Grocery Blowout

Mga mommies, how's your Sunday? Here's another great news---> For the month of May, you can have a chance to win a PhP 10,000 worth of grocery shopping spree from Mom's Grocery Blowout Promo courtesy of Appebon Kid! What a treat!!!

 Appebon Kid Mom's Grocery Blowout

I just finished submitting my entry, I hope you can submit an entry by following these very simple steps after the break ; )

Trollbeads Leather Bracelet in Beige + Silver Trace Bead in Cerise (Blue)

The entire content of this entry has been transferred to my new blog, please read here.

I started my obsession with Trollbeads at the beginning of the year, I thought my <3 for it will waver but apparently, it did not. I continue to buy beads if I have extra money or charge it to my credit card if I don't have enough ; p
 

 Bracelet Leather Beige 43cm (L5146-45) PhP 1695

Little did I know that the company who brought Trollbeads here in the Philippines was closely monitoring the progress of my latest addiction. And as a way of thanking me for appreciating their brand, I received a gift - a bracelet leather in beige with a Silver Trace in Cerise/Blue (61361) bead.

Learn the step by step instruction on how I craftily designed my leather bracelet into several knot, please read here. 

To know how to spot an authentic Trollbeads, read my entry here. Updated my collection, you can view it here. Read my latest collection here. 

The entire content of this entry has been transferred to my new blog, please read here. 

Recipe: Pancit Canton ala MrsMartinez

I know I promised that it will be April's Beauty Must-Have on this entry but then again I changed my mind. A girl is allowed to change her mind once in awhile, right?!

Anyway, this is my blog so... ; p Today, I want to share with you my own version of Pancit Canton. 

 Pancit Canton ala MrsMartinez

Last Sunday, I went to SM Hypermarket and bought some ingredients for pancit canton. Since I hired a helper who is very eager in the kitchen, I was not able to cook much for my family. I really miss cooking so I made it a point to cook for lunch ; )

For pancit canton recipe, read after the break...

L'Oreal Keratin Steam Care Service Exclusive at Bench FIX Salons

January 29, 2013

Bench Fix Lab
Level 2, Glorietta 4

After five years of research and development and eight patents, L'Oreal Professionnel and Rowenta have collaborated to create a revolutionary tool - Steampod. These two world class brands combined their expertise to bring to you the first ever hair smoothing iron that delivers continuous stream of high-pressure steam.

 The Steam Revolution - L'Oreal Steampod

After waiting for three days, I am now ready to blog about my L'Oreal Professionnel Keratin Steam Care treatment experience. Why wait for three days? Because this anti-frizz smoothing treatment can last up to 3 days! Are you ready for the result?

Read after the break....

Japan Visa Requirement for Philippine Passport Holders

In my previous post, I already shared the good news that my Japan Visa was already approved ; p For those of you who are interested in applying for one, here is a step-by-step procedure on how to acquire a Japan Visa in just 3 days...

Japan Visa for Philippine passport holder

I got a Single Entry Japan Visa which is valid for a 15 days stay within 3 months from November 23 (date of issue) to February 23, 2013.

I look so serious in the photo because I read here that the facial expression in photo must be general expression and not exaggerated one.

To know more about the documents needed in applying for a Japan Visa, read more...

Jewelmer Pearl Care Kit

Late last year, I got a text from Jewelmer that I have a pearl care kit waiting for me in their Eastwood branch. At first, I thought it was dubious. But then I was assured that I don't have to buy anything and that it's just a simple token to their customers. So, I went and got my kit! No hassle at all.

I was only able to use it this week to clean all my pearls ; ) It was so easy to use.

 pearl cleaning kit

Pearl Care Kit includes:

• 12 pearl sachets
• a luxury microfiber pearl polishing cloth

MakeUp for Asian Eyes

I am not a make up guru nor a make up artist but I know how to put make up on my own. I learned putting on make up from my numerous salon trip. I paid quite a few times for a professional make up artist to prettify my face during graduation, senior prom, debut to becoming a part of the wedding entourage but I see to it that I learn a couple of tips here and there. It's like a free make up tutorial haha

open eye make up

Having a monolid eyes sucks if you don't know how to enhance your God given feature. I learned how to love my almond eyes! You, too, can do your make up on your own. All it takes is practice, practice and more practice!

Tony and Jackey Salon: Setting Perm

The entire content of this entry has been transferred in my new blog, xoxo MrsMartinez visit the link here.  

My visit: December 24, 2010

I accompanied DH for a haircut at Bang's Tony and Jackey. The franchise is now owned and managed by another Korean named Bang. After his haircut, DH asked me if I miss my curls. To give you a background, it has been almost three years since my last perm. He knew I wanted to have my curls back. But without any promo, a Digital/Setting Perm would cost around PhP 8000 including cut and treatment. 

Package B Aqua setting perm PhP 3000

While DH was paying at the reception table he saw a flier, written on it was a promotion for setting perm. Thank goodness!

But we already have a scheduled lunch date at Kikufuji in Little Tokyo. I was advised by a Filipino assistant that I should come back not later than 3pm to avoid being rushed as the salon will close at 7pm. Having my hair permed thrice already, I know that the procedure will take some time so I set an appointment at 2pm.

To read the full entry, visit Bang's Tony & Jackey: Setting Perm Experience

Tips on US Visa application with a Philippine passport

This is a repost from 2008 haha I don't know if it is still the same but I hope this can help!

I went to the US Embassy with an armload of brown envelope placed inside a plastic envelope. Inside the brown envelope are important documents that might increase my chance of having the much coveted US Visa. Although I am just renewing my visa, having an old/expired visa does not guarantee that the US consul will grant you a new one.

Cook your own: Shrimp Thermidor

shrimp thermidor

Cook your own: Chinese Adobo

my version of chinese adobo

Lemongrass Tea (Tanglad)

 plant in the garden

Steps in applying for International Driver's License

Automobile Association Philippines

683 Aurora Blvd.,

Quezon City 

7230808

Step by step application of international driver's license:

1. Fill up a yellow form which you can get from the customer service area upon entry. 

2. Photocopy your driver's license preferably still valid for a year. 

3. Submit your application form with 2pcs. 2x2 white background picture and driver's license.

4. A number will be given. Wait for your number to be flashed on the screen above window 2.

5. Listen for your name to be called, you have to sign the international license in window 1.

6. Once your number is flashed on the screen, go to window 2 and pay PHP1, 200.

7. Check your international license info and get receipt. 

Steps in renewing your driver's license

Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Park Ave. beside Abeson

Robinson's Galleria

Ortigas Ave., Quezon City

Step by step guide for RENEWING your driver's license:

1. Get a form from window 1. Fill it up and proceed next door.

2. Drug test/ Medical where you will pay PhP 400 for a certificate. 

3. Submit the certificate together with your expired driver's license in window 1.

4. Wait for your name to be called for picture taking and signature.

5.  Pay the fee of PhP 280 for NON PRO license, a few peso higher for PRO and get your brand new license.

US Visa tidbits!

I went to the US Embassy with an armload of brown envelope placed inside a plastic envelope. Inside the brown envelope are important documents that might increase my chance of having the much coveted US Visa. Although I am just renewing my visa, having an old/expired visa does not guarantee that the US consul will grant you a new one.

So, weeks before up to the day before the interview date , I have accumulated most of the documents that would prove that I am a returning visitor and will not overstay in their country. In the Pavilion area, a lady beside me even showed all documents placed neatly in a folder that she was willing to show to the consul as she was previously denied.

US Visa... Approved!

August 21, 2008

US Embassy
8 am appointed time
7 am- 10:30am

The very first time I had my US interview was year 2004. To tell you honestly, I have no recollection whatsoever with what have transpired that day. This significant mental block as my DH will tell you is called my selective memory gap phase lol~

So now, I am writing it down. Next time I will have an interview, I will be able to "remember".

Yesterday, while I was double checking and flipping through my application form, I noticed that I haven't filled out the date as to when I signed the form. So, I quickly wrote down the date but to my dismay, I saw that the pattern should have been dd-mmm-yyyy. Ohmygas, I wrote down mm-dd-yy. I called up my travel agent and ask for another copy of the form and forward it through email to me. Good thing he saved it. I called DH and told him to print it for me. Problem solved!

That night, DH insisted that I set my alarm at 5:30 am. *darn* "too early"- or so I thought. So while watching a movie I was tinkering with DH's hand-me-down cell phone. I put it under calendar and set a meeting at 5:30 am. All is well, we slept early and then 5:30 am comes and no alarm. Good thing, DH woke me up to tell me that it's close to 6 am. What happened with the alarm? Turned out, I set it as meeting and not turned on the alarm lol~ I rushed to the bathroom and got out of the house by 6:30 am... a world record. DH drove me to U.N. Ave. for my scheduled 8 am interview.