Quotes and Letters

Sacred Baby Bath Soap

2018-01-31T17:48:00.002+08:00

As a first time Mom with zero knowledge on taking care of an infant, I did a lot of research. I researched on internet, read articles and asked other moms in the office about this and that. I know of course that you can only learn by experience butttt as they say 'iba na ang may alam'. 😉

One of the first thing that I researched was the bath soap I will be giving my infant. Baby's skin so delicate that I only wanted to give her the best soap I could find. Way back 2014, when my first niece was born, I could still remember that we had to send her to dermatologist because her skin got so dry due to her baby soap and I didn't want that to happen to my firstborn.

My first criteria for baby bath soap is of course NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS and ZERO FRAGRANCE. I also wanted a soap that clearly states that an INFANT could use it. (As I said above, I am a first time Mom and I got confused easily, Haha) When a bath soap states that a BABY could use it, what age of the baby? toddler? 6 months above? is baby and infant the same? SORRY! I told you, haha. I make things more complicated 😝

But thanks Internet, I finally found the soap my baby is using from her 1st day on outside world up to now and that is SACRED baby bath soap. What I like about this soap is it clearly, directly and specifically states that it is a NEWBORN cleanser made with love for the FIRST SIX MONTHS. Whew! Too good for a complicated Mom like me, Haha 👌

They also claim on their website that it is the world's first newborn cleanser made specially for the first six months.

What is Sacred?
Sacred is the world’s first newborn cleanser made specially for the first six months.

Why did we create Sacred?
The first six months are the most crucial phase for our little ones. Since their skin is still so new and just beginning to develop, bathing them requires extreme simplicity. However, washes and cleansers that are marketed for infants and toddlers still contain ingredients that are not simple enough for the first six months. This is why we created Sacred.

What makes Sacred so simple?
From all the products we’ve tested and studied, Sacred is the only cleanser that contains absolutely ZERO scents and fragrances, ZERO irritating acids, and of course, ZERO creepy chemicals such as methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, and ALL types of parabens. We promise.

Sacred simple ingredients are all plant-derived which are all natural. Thats a big check ✔.

When put in the skin, this is how the soap looks like. It is not sticky, slightly watery and not too bubbly. No smell at all. I consumed three bottles already and my baby is now only 5 months and 2 weeks.

For almost six months used of Sacred soap on my baby, I can say that no rashes or dryness or any skin problems happened on her skin. Here are my baby's pic as she used Sacred soap. No filter used on the pics below.

My baby's skin on her first month while using Sacred

Her skin on her fourth month still using Sacred soap

I bought Sacred soap at Mothercare for 399 Php at 250 ml. It is also available online at indigobabyshop.com.

Final Verdict of Team Dudz

Criteria	Score
Quality	5
Safety	5
Cost	3
Environment Friendly	5
Availability	2

Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil

2018-01-30T20:09:00.001+08:00

Pedias nowadays will not recommend to put anything on baby's skin like lotion, oil, baby powder and the likes. But during the past generations, mothers used to put oil on baby before taking bath. They will put oil on the feet, hands, chest, back and head. They believe that putting oil will prevent baby from getting colds.

As much as I want to follow pedia's instruction not to put oil, for sure grandparents will not allow it. 😅 So instead of debating with them, I just looked for a baby oil that will be safe for my baby. Annddd... I chose HUMAN NATURE BABY WONDER OIL which is 99.99% natural. Almost perfect! 👌 It promises to protect and soothes baby skin.

Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil at 100 ml

The product claims that Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil is made from premium grade sunflower oil and is free from mineral oil and other harmful chemicals. It has NO mineral oil, NO phathalates, NO parabens and other harmful chemicals. Why it is important that a product should not be made of mineral oil, phathalates and parabens? Let me define each chemical:

Parabens

According to Wikipedia, Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid). Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. The concerns about endocrine disruptors have led consumers and companies to search for paraben-free alternatives.

Mineral Oil

A mineral oil or paraffin oil is any of various colorless, odorless, light mixtures of higher alkanes from a mineral source, particularly a distillate of petroleum. Most often, mineral oil is a liquid by-product of refining crude oil to make gasoline and other petroleum products. This type of mineral oil is a transparent, colorless oil composed mainly of alkanes and cycloalkanes, related to petroleum jelly. It has a density of around 0.8 g/cm3. Mineral oil is a common ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. One of the common concerns regarding the use of mineral oil is its presence on several lists of comedogenic substances. The World Health Organization classifies untreated or mildly treated mineral oils as Group 1 carcinogens to humans; highly refined oils are classified as Group 3, meaning they are not suspected to be carcinogenic but available information is not sufficient to classify them as harmless. (Source: Wikipedia)

Phathalates

Phthalates or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity). Much of the current research on effects of phthalate exposure has been focused on children and men's health. However, women may be at higher risk for potential adverse health effects of phthalates due to increased cosmetic use. Diethyl phthalate and dibutyl phthalate are especially ubiquitous in cosmetics and personal care products in some countries. (Source: Wikipedia)

100% No harmful chemicals made by Sunflower Seed Oil

I used this oil when my baby is bathing or swimming. The smell is so good, fit for the babies. Actually, just smelling the oil, I already feel relaxed 😁 When put in the skin, no hot feeling at all. What I like the most with this product is the claim of 99.99% natural which is closest to perfection. 😱 Mommies like me only want the bestest thing for their babies and knowing that this product is 99.99% natural is an awesome find.

99.99% Natural which helps protect and soothes baby's ski

My baby is now almost 6 months and I am on my second bottle right now. I bought this thru my office mate who is a Human Nature Re-seller. Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil is 159.75 Php for 100 ml. You can buy one by visiting Human Nature Website or visiting their Stores or find a friend who is a re-seller. 😁

Final Verdict of Team Dudz

Criteria	Score
Quality	5
Safety	5
Cost	4
Environment Friendly	5
Availability	4

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #8: Love is patient and kind

2013-07-09T13:27:00.001+08:00

Featured letter today is from my office mate. Lucky me because she allowed me to share her Monthsary Letter for her boyfriend. They just celebrated their 3 months of being together. :)

This is the envelope of the letter. Printed in the envelope is the famous 1 Corinthian 13:4-7 verse.

Closer look of the envelope.

The letter is also printed with 1 Corinthian 13:4-7 verse.

Their picture in black and white.

Here's how the letter was folded.

This is the look when you opened the letter. Pictures and letter inside. She wrote her letter in a purple paper and paste each sentence one by one.

Hope you got an idea from this letter. :)

Birthday Letter in Creative Ways #4: Happy 27th Birthday!

2013-02-01T20:39:00.003+08:00

Another featured letter from my office mates. They love sharing their letters to me. ♥ I'm lucky to have such friends. (teary eye mode on. Hehe)

This letter is given to my office mate's boyfriend for his 27th birthday. My office mate is a bubbly person which is reflected to her letter. See her letter/card and be inspire!

Front view of the birthday letter/card. Such a cutie.

This is the view when you open it. A colorful letter.

Happy 27th Birthday using fiesta banner.

Closer view of the letter cut outs from magazine paper connected with a string.

Big Hug!

Smile and Pray!

Dream Big!

Pictures above were my favorite part on her letter.

Today let there be no plans, no schedule...

Just a day filled with happy moments and all the blessings of life. ♥

Birthday letter from Bhon. I have to blur some parts of the letter because its a 'personal' letter of the owner. Hope you understand.

The back part of the letter. As cute as the front part.

PS. I'm working on a valentine letter which I will feature on the valentine day itself. I'm excited to share it with you. :)

Anniversary Letter in Creative Ways #5: Happy Doodles

2013-01-28T13:34:00.001+08:00

Most of us loves to doodle. Every time I am bored, my hands can't help but to doodle. Hehe. But did you know that by doodling you can create a CUTE Anniversary Letter? Below is a perfect example.

Happy Together Cute Couples ♥

A simple letter folded in the middle.

This is the part where you can write your personal letter. Easy to do and yet a very personal letter. ♥

Birthday Letter in Creative Ways #3: Colorful Letter Cut-Outs

2013-01-28T13:13:00.000+08:00

This letter/card was from my office mate given to his boyfriend's birthday. This is a simple card from letter cut-outs with a twist.

HAPPY

BDAY

MON!

The letter was folded in three columns. On the middle is the personal letter itself.

When you open the right side, a hidden message can be seen.

I ♥ U.

The I ♥ U cut out is just adorable. :)

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #7: So Happy Together

2013-01-25T08:29:00.000+08:00

For today's post, I will feature the 7th Monthsary Letter my office mate had given to his boyfriend. Both of them are my office mates so I can easily describe the couple and can even share a little bit of their love story.

The front view of the letter with So Happy Together caption. The caption was my office mate own hand writing. Actually, this couple worked on same company where obviously they met. On that time they were both single. Since on that condition, someone introduce them to each other and of course, teased too. Haha. And that is the beginning of their beautiful love story.

Here is the closer view of 'So Happy Together' caption. The couple loves to travel together as can be seen on the picture.

This is the top view of the letter. The letter was folded on three columns.

The left part of the letter is the most front part of the letter. When you lifted it up, the second part can be seen which is the right part of the letter.

The right part is also filled with pictures and captions. The arrangement was so cute with over flowing hearts. The middle picture caption is When you found the right person, love doesn't grow old, it grows better. ♥

I think my office mate is describing her feelings to her bf. How she felt with their shared love.

You make my eyes twinkle.

Hearts! I love you so much mahal ko! is their endearment which actually means My Love.

And here is now the full view of her letter.

I love the heart with their picture at the top. The letter was written on August 8, 2010, and that was three years ago. I will love you till they take my heart away.

You make my thoughts swirl.

You make my toes curl.

You make my days sing! You are my everything. I love you!
I really admire the hand writing of my office mate. just beautiful.

And here is the back view of the letter. Their names on the back.

Richmond ♥ Marfe So Happy Together Love Story. :)

Anniversary Letter in Creative Ways #4: You and Me

2013-01-15T14:34:00.003+08:00

Today I will feature the Anniversary Letter my best friend had made for his boyfriend. I asked permission if I could feature her Anniversary Letter, since she is my best friend she has no choice but to say Yes! Haha. Since I'm not the one who made this card, please click this link How to Make a Flip Album or watch Youtube Cardstock Mini Album for step by step instructions. Enjoy scanning each pictures.

You and Me of four years being together ♥

Here is the top view of the letter. This is a flip album style letter.

Each part of the letter features special memories of them.

My best friend's boyfriend. ♥

Bowling!

You make me feel that I'm truly part of the family.

For sharing your life with me.

Love tie our hearts together.

A life journey together.

I love you this big!

I love you when you treasure the gifts that I gave you.

For the dates we have, even when you're already tired and sleepy.

You make me smile. You make me happy. I love that feeling of being secure when you wrap your arms around me. Hugs and Kisses. ♥

That's it! Thanks to my best friend for sharing her letter. She has blog too. Click this to see her blog. I'll be featuring my office mates letters soon. I'm excited to share it all to you. ♥

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #6: Happy 33rd Monthsary

2013-01-12T12:29:00.000+08:00

Below this post is the 33rd Monthsary Letter I have given to my boyfriend. For this post, I will feature his letter for me. But before that, let me remind you that among the two of us, he is the one better in art. Haha. I have to admit that I'm second best. Just review my posts where I feature his letters.

Happy 33rd Monthsary! This picture

Plus this picture

Equals this!

This is the front cover of his letter. This is made of illustration board. Covered by a 'scrapbook' paper design. The cupcake at the center was just bought on the store and pasted at the center.

The illustration board was bind through screws. My boyfriend also put blue string on the side for a cute effect. Haha.

Closer look how the illustration board was bonded

Another view so you can see the details clearly.

Here is the inside view of the letter. These pictures were taken at the Ecopark. When I posted these pictures on Facebook, friends thought that these are pre-nuptial pictures. Haha. I have to explained that we just fond of taking pics with balloon props.

On the right side part of the letter, below my pictures is his actual letter for me. He called me honeydudz, while on my letter I call him honeybunchkins. Haha. Cheesssssyyyyy! We just used that endearment on our letters. On daily life... NOOOOOOO! Haha.

My different posed with balloons!

This is his Monthsary Letter. I love you forever and God bless our relationship. ♥

On the right side were our pictures together. Sweet!

Pictures, pictures and pictures!

The back side of the letter. ♥

Hope you like his 33rd Monthsary Letter. :)

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #5: Love is Patient and Kind

2013-01-09T22:38:00.003+08:00

The first month of 2013 signifies our 33rd Monthsary. And since its already 2013, the Monthsary Letter I prepare has something to do with this numbers. Clueless?


Its 1 CORINTHIAN 13 verse for January 2013. Haha. Its also our 33rd Monthsary. Lots of 3's. I love it.

On the front cover, you will see my own handwriting of the verse. I bought different color pen for this card. I write directly on the paper, without breathing. Haha. Kidding. I trust myself so much that I know, I will not misspelled words or will have erasures, because if I did, I have to repeat all over again in a clean sheet of paper. Luckily, I did it one time. :)

Let me explain why I chose this verse. Aside that it is one of my most favorite verse, it also serves as my guide whenever my boyfriend and I have problems. Example I get jealous, I'll just remind myself that 'Love is not jealous or boastful...' and instantly I'm fine. Sometimes if I wait for my boyfriend for so long, I'll just think that 'Love is Patient and Kind'. Or when I get irritated, 'Love is not irritable...'. See? Everything about Love is already in this verse. Love bears, believes and endures all things. 1 Corinthian 13 is really a guide not just for lovers but for everyone of us. ♥

Lets now open the card and see what's inside. Excited?

This is how my card looks like when you open it.On the left is my doodles. If you have browse my blog in the past, you will see some of my posts where I also drew. Yay! I know I'm not good in drawing, but I really love doing it. Haha. On the right side is my personal letter for him. I call him honeybunchkins in letters. I call him dudz/dudes in front of the crowd. I call him honey/hon if I will ask for a favor. Haha. :p


Because I am proud of my doodles, I'll explain it. Haha. Those doodles actually are my boyfriend's favorites. He loves Nike shoes, guitar, car that should be in black. He loves to play basketball, play/watch movies on laptop. We love to eat too. His favorites are pizza, hotdogs, chicken, donuts, fries, eggs, cakes, ice cream and chili. Among those doodles, I think his most favorite is the girl in the center. Haha. The girl's name is TIN. And that's ME. Haha. Yehey. (I just assume that I am his favorite. Haha. But I think he has no choice but ME as his most favorite. Lol)

I love you not because of who you are but because of who I am when I am with you. ♥

I love how colorful the card turned to. From the front cover to the inside letter.

What can you say? Hope you like my Monthsary Letter.

House Quotes #1

2012-12-15T11:38:00.002+08:00

Christ is the head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal, the silent listener at every conversation.

Monthsary Quotes #7

2012-11-18T13:37:00.001+08:00

I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding. (Philippians 1:9)

P.S. This is my personal message to all people who reached my blog because of searching of love letters for their bf/gf. ~Tin

Monthsary Quotes #6

2012-11-18T13:29:00.003+08:00

It'll always be you. ♥

Love Quotes #11

2012-11-18T13:27:00.004+08:00

You can choose love today.

Life Quotes #9

2012-11-18T13:25:00.001+08:00

A year from now you will wish you had started today.

Inspirational Quotes #11

2012-11-18T13:21:00.002+08:00

God has a perfect timing. Never early and never late and it takes a little patience and a lot of faith.

Anniversary Letter in Creative Ways #3

2012-11-12T17:51:00.000+08:00

Since my relationship with my bf today is already 2yrs and 7 months, supposedly I should have 4 posts on Anniversary Letters. Two from him, and two from me. But on my first post, I entitled it Love Letter in Creative Ways #1 instead of an Anniversary Letter. For that, for now, you can only read three Anniversary Letters including this post. Why am I explaining? Because I don't want my readers to be confused why I only have 3 Anniversary Letters. :) Haha.

Today's post is actually the 1st Anniversary Letter I have given to my boyfriend. I only bought this card. But when I saw his letter for me, I said to myself, the next time I'll give him a letter, I'll make sure that I am the one who did and design it to show how special he is to me.


This is the card I bought from National Bookstore. I find it cute and with humor.

I also attach a love card because when I saw this line..

Love is wonderful... Love is you!

I perfectly thought of him. ♥


Its so cute!

Someday, we'll be one of those cute old couples. ♥

Love is a touch, tender with care, A meaningful look, secrets to share... Love is a mood, laughter or tears, Shared by two hearts that grow close through the years... Love is faith that dreams will come true-- Love is wonderful... Love is you!

When you open the card, here are the things you'll see. Let me explain one by one the content.

I insert two pictures. The frame I used can also be bought on National Bookstore Scrapbooks. I put picture so we can always remember how we look on our first year of being together.

This is the first photo. Taken after weekend jogging.

The second picture is taken at my bf's house.

See how funny is the message.

Actually, you'll be the cute one.

I'll Just be the lucky one. Haha.

On the side is my love letter. ♥

This is how the stationery looks when you open it.

Overall, I used 4 pages in my letter. That looooonnng! Haha. I talk a lot which is directly proportional with my letters. Haha.

Of course, the card I used was from Hallmark. Way back 2011, it is only 35.50Php.

Birthday Letter in Creative Ways #2

2012-11-11T23:05:00.000+08:00

On the 22nd birthday of my boyfriend, aside form giving gift, of course there is always a letter from me. I have lots of small cards in my box so what I did is I just revised the card.

Here is the front view of the letter/card. This is not the original look of the card. I told you, I revised the card.

I bought small birthday cards. These cards were only 5 pesos each. Its so cheap that I bought a lot. So whenever there is a birthday celebration, I'm always ready for my letter/card.

The middle picture with vegetable is what I used in the birthday letter/card I gave to my bf. I removed the vegetable sticker.

My bf loves to play guitar so I put the music design tape in the middle to cover the scratches when I removed the vegetable design.

I also put embossed sticker. I used my bf initials. Letter R and A.

Tanan! Here is now the new look of the vegetable card. Hehe. Who would have thought that previously it is a vegetable card. Haha.

Here is the inside view.

Today, March 7, 2012... I am beside the man I love celebrating his birthday!

Isn't it sweet? ♥

My letter for him. It is my personal letter so I need to blur it. Hope you don't mind.

That's all. My birthday card from a revised-5-peso card! Haha.

Put it in an envelope and its ready to touch another heart! ♥

Ooopps.. sorry for the folded side of the envelope. I gave it on March 7, but just posted it on November. Hehe. I just asked my bf to return all the letters to me so I can post it in my blog. Next time, I'll be more careful in keeping it.

Monthsary Letter in Creative Ways #4

2012-11-11T22:07:00.000+08:00

This is actually a long overdue post. In reference with this post, a letter given by my boyfriend on our 20th months, what you will see in this post is my exchange letter for him. As you scroll down, don't expect too much because I am not really an artist. Anyway, its always been 'its the thought that counts'. Hehe.

This is a card made from a bond paper, folded four times. For the drawing, a man is hugging a woman at the back. It is a simple drawing. Anyone can do it easily.

But I think, what made this card beautiful is the content. See my handwriting. :)

Once upon a time, something happened to me, it was the sweetest thing that ever could be. It was the day I met you. ♥

Here is the inside letter. I know all you can see is blurred letters, but what I want you to see is I only folded the card. That simple.

Another view of the letter. My bf laughed when he saw this drawing, because the girl's body is somewhat like me. Chubby! Haha.

You don't need to spend a lot to express your love to someone. This is simple but the content is really meaningful.

Disclaimer: Way back Dec 6, 2011, since I am not good in drawing I googled 'man hugging a woman drawing'. I have seen one and been a reference for this post. I try to Google it again to give credit for this post but can't find the blog anymore.

Monthsary Quotes #5

2012-11-09T13:41:00.000+08:00

Someone told me that there really is such thing as magic. I never believed in that till I saw your smile and felt your touch. Then I realized you’re the only magical thing on earth who could turn this world into paradise.

Inspirational Quotes #10

2012-11-08T14:36:00.000+08:00

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

My Love Story #1

2012-11-04T12:41:00.002+08:00

But no one
No guy that I met before

Could make me
Feel so right and secure

And have you noticed, I lose my focus
And the world around me disappears ♥

Song Lyrics from Miranda Cosgrove - Kissing You

Inspirational Quotes #9

2012-11-02T16:52:00.001+08:00

Welcome every morning with a smile. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.

Friendship Quotes #1

2012-11-02T16:38:00.001+08:00

Two is a company, three's a party!

Photo credits to: Savory Thoughts

The picture above is me with my best friends. I am flying with balloons. Hehe :p

Inspirational Quotes #8

2012-11-02T15:27:00.001+08:00

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.