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Let's Eat Veggies!

2010-07-30T22:46:00.001+08:00

This menu is a fusion of Turkish and Indian cuisine. The flat bread recipe was shared by a friend from Chennai, India who won my Vanity Kit Giveaway. The carrot recipe was shared to me by a friend from Izmir, Turkey which she calls "Pasulya" in Turkish or simply Carrots and Green Beans in Tomato Sauce.pasulya + paratha = a very healthy mealI served these to my hubby and brother-in-law the other

Just Another Day at the Playground

2010-07-29T15:10:00.007+08:00

My daughter goes to the podium playground twice a day. She meets her playmates for some morning chat around 8 o'clock, then for an afternoon fun around 5 o'clock.watermelon top and skirt, Dora rubber slippers, Disney cellphone, and santan flowers all in pink..Her uncle who arrived from Istanbul last month gave her cash as a gift. I used the said money to buy her new clothes, including the one

Teaching a Preschooler

2010-07-28T22:55:00.000+08:00

My daughter is already considered a preschooler. I started buying study materials for her like flash cards, alphabet poster, number books, pens, crayons, and so on. she likes writing.. Thanks to Sis Bambie for her idea of a "freedom wall". It works perfectly for my daughter. I posted a couple of construction paper on the wall and let her draw or write on them. To avoid crayon and markers

Off again..

2010-07-23T22:02:00.002+08:00

So sorry girls. I don't have internet again. Just mobile blogging now. Hope you don't miss my Victoria Secret giveaway. If you already joined, please invite your friends to enter too. It's up until the 13th next month. Check pinkmagaline.com for more details. Happy weekend everyone. Kisses.

I won COSMO'S SEX AND THE CITY 2 Promo!

2010-07-16T22:47:00.000+08:00

Last week, Cosmo.ph announced the winners of the Sex And The City 2 Promo and I was one of them! They gave three trivia questions about the movie, then chose ten lucky members of their site who answered them right.I picked up my prize from SUMMIT MEDIA this afternoon. After like 10 minutes of waiting at the office lobby, I was able to take home this super cool Sex And The City 2 shirt and purse

Pink MagaLine's Victoria's Secret Giveaway

2010-07-16T10:48:00.005+08:00

Enter for a chance to win this Victoria's Secret from the Pink Collection. Just like my previous giveaways, joining is pretty easy. Just follow Pink MagaLine, drop a comment by answering one of the questions and you're in. Deadline to enter is August 13, 2010. The winner will be chosen through random.org and announced the same day.This giveaway is open internationally.Click HERE for more details.

Helping My Child Overcome Her Fear of Doctors

2010-07-15T23:44:00.001+08:00

My daughter doesn't feel comfortable around her pediatrician esp. if it's already injection time. She usually cries while struggling to to hold me tight everytime the doctor starts the examination. I know such reaction from children is common. They mostly suffer from fear of doctors. They are afraid of needles or things unknown to them. Aşkim, her pink syringe and the Hello Kitty nurse kit.

Kool Fever

2010-07-08T16:33:00.012+08:00

Have you seen the new packaging of Kool Fever yet? It used to be blue. Now, it's already PINK! I wonder why they changed the color. They also added cute characters on the gel sheets. Hmmm, does this mean more girls are getting sick of fever than boys? Haha. Whatever. I just like the new Kool Fever.I love this product of PHILUSA. Aside from paracetamol, I also use Kool Fever Cooling Gel Sheets in

Pink MagaLine's Vanity Kit Giveaway

2010-06-26T00:14:00.004+08:00

IT'S ON! Come and visit Pink MagaLine now. Enter to win this fab powder bag together with two Pond's products. Joining is pretty easy. Click the title of this post to know how.

Charlotte's First Giveaway

2010-06-25T16:12:00.003+08:00

I think, this month is a giveaway month 'cos almost everybody is hosting a giveaway. Well, if you have a little dolly just like me and my friend Maritess, then you should not miss joining her contest. She is giving out a dozen of hair clips, headbands, ribbons, and tiaras for a one lucky princess. Wait there's more.. a set of stationary with a pencil case, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and ruler.

Lookies Brookies

2010-06-16T11:16:00.001+08:00

So what do you call these cookies acting like brownies? What else but... BROOKIES! Just spread the dough in greased baking pans, bake until cooked, let cool, and cut into squares just like brownies.Opppss.. I forgot to wipe the lens.Instead of baking my brookies with the regular chocolate chips alone, I divided the dough into two and flavored them using tiny strawberry chips and choco chips that

Hello Ladies!

2010-06-16T10:12:00.001+08:00

♥♥I'm missed blogging, but we don't have internet for over a week now. Globe is still trying to retrieve the system. Haayyy.. thank God for free wi-fis!Anyway, I wanna say thank you to all who joined my giveaway. I hope more ladies will enter 'cos after this one, I have a vanity kit and Victoria Secret t-shirt in queue. Oppsss, I'm not supposed to tell you this early. Basta promise.. still more

Kitty Hearts

2010-06-05T22:49:00.007+08:00

After the sunny April and May, here comes the rainy month of June. And while it's drizzling everywhere, some couples tie the knot, students queue for enrollment, and parents buy school supplies. As a student, I loved studying and except for Mathematics, learning was all fun for me. I first attended school at the age of 5. I spent 1 year in kindergarten, 6 years in grade school, 4 years in high

Toxically Beautiful

2010-06-03T10:46:00.001+08:00

Have you heard how poisonous this garden plant can be? This is locally known as adelfa, but its common name is nerium oleander.the blossoms start to fold in the afternoonNerium oleander or simply oleander is an evergreen bush which originated from the Mediterranean and some parts of Asia. It can be trained as a tree and said to grow up to 20 feet. It has glossy dark green leaves with a shape of a

Giveaway Update

2010-06-01T23:39:00.001+08:00

Hello ladies! How are you all doing? This is just a quick update on my upcoming giveaway. I hereby announce that my new blog Pink MagaLine will co-host the giving out of freebies.click the photo to visit my magalineThat means, the first giveaway will be posted here. The next will be at my new blog, and then back here again and so on. Just be sure to follow both blogs in case you're not a follower

It's a baby boy for Juday and Ryan

2010-05-31T09:58:00.004+08:00

After four months, the celebrity couple finally learned about the gender of their baby. The reports say, “Muntik nang tumalon ni Juday sa tuwa after the ultrasound, kaya lang bawal kasi nga she’s into her fourth month of pregnancy.”Judy Ann Santos is expecting to give birth sometime in October or November this year. The couple tied the knot through a private ceremony in an old church in San Juan,

A Healthy Mango Smoothie

2010-05-27T06:39:00.001+08:00

It is steaming hot outdoors. The best activity that fits the season is swimming. However, too much sun exposure is not advisable because of its harmful effects on skin. So what else do you need to beat the scorching heat, but a glass of very cold smoothie?Guess whose glass is the pink one? :)This summer treat is best for each member of the family. No sugar added. Only natural sweeteners plus some

Turning 30

2010-05-24T00:05:00.002+08:00

Edited: May 26, 2010I will be celebrating my 30th birthday next month. Because of that, I'm planning to have a series of giveaways from the month of June until the year ends. I will be posting random topics together with a gift (or gifts) for you ladies.Followers and readers of this blog may all have the chance to be a winner. Joining will be very easy. I will require only a single comment to

How to Spot a Fake Bvlgari Jewelry

2010-05-22T00:08:00.003+08:00

It is easy to spot an imitation bag, but how about jewelry? Look at this fake Bvlgari TONDO "Sun" pendant. The story behind these photos is a little frustrating so, I won't share it anymore. What's important is that I proved its inauthenticity before anyone could purchase it.This is the authentic TONDO "Sun" big pendant. 1.70" (4.30cm) diameter. Made from 18 karat yellow gold and steel. Available

Cupcake Liners

2010-05-20T00:09:00.002+08:00

Cupcake liners are used for easy removal of cooked cupcakes or muffins from baking pans. Before, they were available in white thin sheets of paper only. These days, cupcake liners come in different forms, colors, and sizes.Don't you think baking is exciting? :)I found these very cute cupcake liners from Bakers Depot last Mother's Day. They have lots of liners to choose from, so I was able to go

Banana Mold

2010-05-18T23:20:00.005+08:00

Early this year, I posted the pink version of this gelatin dessert. Today, let me introduce you to its green relative. Enjoy!You will need:24 grams red gelatin powder750 ml evaporated milk300 ml condensed milk1 tsp vanilla extract200 ml heavy cream2 cups of ripe banana slices1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup waterHere's how:In a saucepan, caramelize sugar with water. Add the banana slices and stir until it

Toddler Shoes

2010-05-16T03:45:00.002+08:00

Shoes for kids can be pretty cheap here in the Philippines. During the sale season, tags even drop up to 75% off. I'm not talking about locally made shoes alone, but quality imported shoes too!She is wearing all of these..I shop for toddler shoes every now and then. My daughter is growing pretty quick, so like other wise moms, I also don't invest on expensive shoes. Never that I bought a pair of

My Celebration of the Mother's Day

2010-05-14T22:17:00.004+08:00

I had my first happy Mother's Day celebration over the weekend. Hubby and I ate the yummiest "shawarma" from SSC, bought grocery from our favorite mart, enjoyed shopping for baking products from Bakers Depot, and finished the holiday with chocolate marjolane from Red Ribbon.And oh, I should not forget. Aside from new wedges, jeans, and Ensemble shirt (the one I'm wearing in the photo), hubby also

A Visit to the Manila Ocean Park

2010-05-13T00:29:00.002+08:00

Located at the back of the Quirino Grandstand, about 45-minute drive from our place in Mandaluyong, is the Manila Ocean Park. Known to be the Philippines’ first state-of-the-art Oceanarium, this park are visited by both local and foreign tourists. Two weeks ago, my family visited the place for the first time.We came around 11 in the morning, so before getting our tickets, we first took a quick

Stella Wedges

2010-05-10T00:15:00.004+08:00

Wedges never go out of style. They are famous during summer or spring. Hollywood celebrities like the Fil-am actress Vanessa Hudgens love wearing wedges. They add height to those who wear them minus the pain. Like slippers, wedges are usually comfortable to wear.SM Megamall had a 3-Day Sale last weekend and hubby took us there for shopping. Look at these lovely 4 inches Parisian wedges that I