All Scrubbed Out

Lace & Rue Spa Collection | Fab Find

October 17, 2017

Last year, a new local brand called Lace & Rue launched an array of all-natural body products. This collection of lip and body scrubs, balms, hair sprays, and massage oils is carefully hand-made by Krista Pages who, since she named her brand after her two rescue cats, made sure that everything she put out was cruelty-free. They are eco-friendly, and…read more

Cebu, Food

Wining and Dining at The Weekend

August 31, 2017

Weekend (Kitchen and Taproom) is probably one of Cebu's most popular new restaurants. It seems that Jan Rodriguez, the man behind Irie and Ila Puti, hasn't slowed down in coming up with new ideas. With his partners Jay Alba, Jon Yu, and Edward Mellana, he has once again made an exciting addition to our growing culinary scene. I got a chance…read more

Food

Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Recipe

August 7, 2017

Quite a few people asked me for my recipe when I posted a picture of one of my favorite chicken dishes to make on Facebook and Instagram, so here it is. This is a recipe that is on my regular dinner rotation schedule simply because my boys love it, it's healthy, and really easy to make. I didn't come up…read more

Health & Beauty

Wet n Wild 1-Step Wonder Gel | Review

August 5, 2017

I usually suck at painting my nails. They always end up looking like they were painted by a 5-year old. You would think that getting them done professionally would do the trick... but I never could seem to keep them looking perfect for more than a couple of hours. So, I just stopped coloring my fingernails altogether except for the…read more

Food

Veggie Victory | Recipes with Chicken Breast Fillets

July 10, 2017

I've had several people tell me that they don't like cooking with chicken breasts because they aren't flavorful. Technically, that is true. But while it doesn't have its own innate flavor compared to the drumsticks or wings, it IS healthier, and I find that it has a lot of versatility. You can do so many different things with it. I…read more

Food

Veggie Victory — Recipes for Picky Eaters

July 9, 2017

My mom is a picky eater. And I was a picky eater. I use the term "was" because I like to think that I've expanded my horizons significantly over the years when it comes to food. Still, it came as no surprise to me when my son turned out to be a picky eater as well. As many of you…read more

Culture, Travel

Sagada Adventure| Short but Sweet

May 13, 2017

I first heard of Sagada, Mountain Province years ago when my younger sister went with some friends. At the time, there wasn't a whole lot of buzz about the place, unlike today. She always said we should go there even just once in our lives. We put it off for a long time. Last week, we finally decided to make…read more

Health & Beauty

It Started With NAKED|Makeup Collection Faves (Eyes)

April 3, 2017

"Vida? Is that you?" My cousins were laughing at the fact that I was gushing over makeup. You see, I was a huge tomboy growing up. Sometimes, when we would go clubbing, they would have some fun giving me a makeover. If I had my way, I would hit up Bai Disco (Is my age showing?) completely bare-faced. Until I…read more

Health & Beauty, Life

Cloth Pads| The Return of the Pasador

March 10, 2017

Years ago, women had to wear wads of cloth, locally known as "Pasadors" inserted into their underwear to absorb period blood. They were only too happy when disposable pads finally came out. Since then, disposable pads have undergone several makeovers in order to make women's periods more tolerable. I personally was a Modess girl for a long time. Even when…read more

Health & Beauty

Menstrual Cups| FAQs Answered

February 12, 2017

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THAT THING?!" That was the reaction I got from my cousin when I told her about the cup. I expected it because that was also my exact same reaction when I first saw a picture of it. I recently started selling menstrual cups online, and I have gotten a TON of questions about them. This…read more