Freeway Launches NACS featuring Botong Francisco

For two months, I was on hiatus from attending events. But I just couldn't say no to our friends from Freeway - and so I went to the launch of the Freeway National Artist Collection featuring Botong Francisco which happened two weeks ago. (This was actually my first event after more than two months!)The Freeway National Artist Collection launch is always like an educational trip for me. I get the chance to know more about our National Artists, their...

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Unboxing the BDJ Box: There's More to Planner for Bellas

When I received the invitation for the launch of BDJ Box, I immediately went to the site and checked what it is all about. I thought that my favorite planner - Belle De Jour has a namesake brand in the US which is launching a new and exciting community. I thought I was routed to a US site because it mentions a big beauty brand, plus the project itself is totally something new.Subscription?! I only subscribe to magazines, newsletters and blogs.. do...

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One Cap of Coke to Treat the Whole Barangay This Christmas!

It was timely that when the Coca Cola Christmas Promo TVC was launched last Sunday, I was at home - and our neighbors were gathered outside, celebrating a big birthday. As expected, the streets were closed.This is a typical scenario in the streets of Manila. I have witnessed how people celebrate birthdays, baptism, weddings, fiesta, New Year and of course, Christmas! From the terrace where my mom and I usually watch the scenes and people, we have...

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The Body Shop Born Lippy Sticks

I am not certain if this Body Shop product has already landed in Manila. I know the Dragon Fruit Lip Butter has been introduced. But I want to share these really cute Body Shop Born Lippy Sticks which I bought as gifts for my girl friends.They are the same Body Shop Born Lippy gloss in pots, or maybe not? I found them in the Body Shop Store in Lundy's Lane Outlet Shop in Niagara Falls.Click Read More for the review.. Read more...

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Italian Buffet at Frankie Tomatto's

A few blocks away from our hotel, I found a leaning tower of Pisa in the quiet road of Woodbine, Ontario. I see it everyday on my way to the office. My heart jumped when I saw the name - Frankie Tomatto's, and I know it equates to Italian. I got even more excited when my colleague told me it offers Italian buffet!So for our last Monday in Toronto, we went Italian for dinner. It was freezing cold outside. The few meters walk seemed like hundreds of...

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High Five for 5th Global Hand-Washing Day!

Taking a break from my Canada posts.. and let me ask you this question, what is the first thing you do when you get home? Kiss your mom? Turn on the TV? Tweet?I wash my hands. Pollution, and germs are everywhere - especially when you are a commuter. Even the most fancy things, like a diamond would have germs. So it pays to act and do the simplest thing to save your life - wash your hands.October 15th marks the 5th year of celebrating Global Handwashing...

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My Three-Week Stay in Holiday Inn Hotels & Suites

It's been two weeks since we landed back in Manila, but I am still feeling lazy and hesitant to get back to reality. Do you also feel that after a vacation? In our case, we didn't go on a holiday. We traveled more than 17 hours, crossed timezones and got all frozen in Toronto, Canada - and we worked, and worked harder. We were lucky that we came on a summer time and just when leaves are turning red and spell Fall.We found our home in Toronto in Holiday...

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10 Travel Tips for First-Time Travelers and Jet Sets

Before you grab your luggage and head to the airport, please take time to read these travel tips I learned from travel buddies, online sources and from my previous travels, experiences and mistakes. I was supposed to write this list last month, especially that we had new travelers on board.. BUT, crazy schedule didn't permit me.. I hope one or two of my tips would be helpful for first time travelers and jet sets too!1. Keep your Passport Handy and...

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10 Things I Learned from Shopping in Toronto

My room is overflowing with shopping bags and good finds! Now my worry is if my baggage allowance can accommodate the shopping bags, and whatever are inside the shopping bags! Before I start sharing my good finds, let me just share the 10 things I learned from shopping in Toronto. 1.  Sales Staff Just Love Their Jobs!It is amazing how everyone in the stores (be it in malls, specialty shops, or even cafes) just warmly greet you and try to connect...

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