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Cathedral Window by the Bandana Baker

By | Yummy! | No Comments

Thank you Victoria Carlos for the Yummy Cathedral Window.  Victoria is the Bandana Baker who also makes yummy Pavlova

Previous entry: Pavlova by the Bandana Baker April 4, 2013

 I served it for family lunch and they were so happy.  My sister said she is so happy someone is still making it

I love it because it is so creamy 🙂 and colourful and happy 🙂Cathedral Window by the Bandana Baker (1)

This is the sizeCathedral Window by the Bandana Baker (2)

Here is a slice which does not really do justice to how it tastes but I showed this just to show the colourful jello 🙂  YUM YUM 🙂  So refreshing.  Call, text, viber 0916-780-6521Cathedral Window by the Bandana Baker (3)[email_link]

TaclobBand by Healing Servants Foundation and Operation Compassion

By | Giving Back | No Comments

For more than a year I have been waiting for a project that I could join in ( in behalf of me and my cousins ) to help the Yolanda victims.  I wanted to participate in a project where we could be involved and not just donate the money.  Then just a week ago, my good friend and batch mate, Yvonne Dayrit Romualdez, told us about her upcoming project.  So glad we found what we were looking for!!!

During the Pope’s visit, Yvonne was so lucky to have been able to attend the mass in Tacloban with the Pope!!!!!  Good thing she loves us and prayed for us while she was there!!!  And it was because of her most touching experience that she and her family decided to help and build homes in Tacloban! Here is her story and though she has reached already her goal of selling 45 tables, she is still accepting donations from people who would still like to help build homes in TaclobanOperation Compassion (2)

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Sophie La Giraffe at Beauty Bar

By | SSI Group Inc | No Comments

 Another new brand at Beauty Bar.  Sophie La Girafe Baby also from France.  Sophie La Girafe used to be a teether for babies but now they have a full line of skincare.

A NEW INTERNATIONAL ECOCERT-CERTIFIED NATURAL AND ORGANIC SKINCARE RANGE FOR BABIES LAUCHED IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES SPRING /SUMMER 2014.

After 53 years of being the synonym to safety and reliability, the French classic Sophie la girafe has it ?s own skincare range for babies. And what a range it is!

Ecocert-certified Natural and Organic skincare. With exclusive, valuable ingredients, mild yet sophisticated scent and lovely feeling on the skin. Developed by a mother and professional of skincare who knows what is good for our children. The crown jewel of baby skincare is finally here!

SOPHIE LA GIRAFE BABY RANGE INCLUDES 6 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS AND A TRAVEL-SIZE GIFT / TRIAL SET

Sophie la girafe Baby Face Cream 50 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Protection Cream 50 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Body Lotion 150 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Bubble Bath 150 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Oil 200 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Hair & Body Wash 200 ml
Sophie la girafe Baby Starter Kit, 4×20 ml products and a greeting card

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DELICATE NEWBORN BABY SKIN
Children today are exposed to a wide range of different substances and products, the long-term effects of which are not yet fully known. A baby ?s delicate skin is easily irritated. Nappies, clothes, and even the various harmful chemicals contained in a large number of child care products can cause skin redness, burning and rashes. A baby ?s skin is five times thinner than an adult ?s skin, therefore our children are more vulnerable to potential problems caused by the questionable ingredients contained in a number of conventional skincare products.

SOPHIE LA GIRAFE BABY RANGE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
GMO(Genetically modified organisms), nano-particles, synthetic perfumes or dyes, animal components, lanolin, phthalates, parabens, chlorin, so- dium lauryl sulphate (SLS), sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), MIT, triclosan, propylene glycol, benzobarbital, phenoxiethenol or petrochemicals.

SOPHIE LA GIRAFE BABY IS DEVELOPED FOR BABIES AND FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

  •  The Ecocert label guarantees the natural purity of our products,as well as the ecological and ethical nature of the manufacturing process
  •  Minimum 99,4% of our ingredients are of natural origin
  •  Dermatologically tested, suitable for babies with sensitive skin
  •  No allergens or scent allergens used – a mild and sophisticated scent from natural substances
  •  No strong essential oils used
  •  100% vegan – we do not use even so called cruelty-free ingredients such as lanolin and beeswax
  •  Gluten-free, nut-free


Sophie La Giraffe  Baby Face Cream, Body Lotion & Hair & Body Wash HIGH RES
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KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou

By | Yummy! | One Comment

 If you are in Mega Fashion Hall, pass by KA by CiCou ( See Sou ) right in front of Zara.  Their famous Kouign Amann ( Queen Ahman ) by Chef Cyrille of Brasserie Cicou.  All they sell is the Kouign Amann but with different toppings and flavours  KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou (1)

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  Their famous Kouign Amann ( Queen Ahman ) by Chef Cyrille of Brasserie Cicou. KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou (3)

All they sell is the Kouign Amann but with different toppings and flavours  KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou (22)

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We tried the coffee – YUM!!KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou (20)

Also the Sundried tomato and basil which is one of their bestseller.  Yum too 🙂  I am sure all is yum! 🙂KA ( Kouign Amann ) by Cicou (21)

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Costa Pacifica ‘ Joins World Travel Market in London ‘

By | Proud to be Pinoy!, Travel | No Comments

Costa Pacifica recently took part in the World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry. Held last November 3 to 6, 2014 in London, the World Travel Market (WTM) 2014 was an amazing success with almost 52,000 delegates from around the globe attending the 4-day event.

Representatives of Costa Pacifica and Baler were in full force to entertain visitors of the Baler booth. In attendance at the World Travel Market 2014 were Senator Sonny Angara, CNN’s Richard Quest, Philippine Ambassador to the UK Enrique A. Manalo, Philippine Consul General to the UK Senen Mangalile, Gloria Angara, Ana Angara, and Cynthia Garcia Eidell among others.

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Now on its 35th year, WTM is a vibrant must attend business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to the United Kingdom and International travel professionals. Senior travel industry professionals, government ministers and international press, embark on ExCeL – London every November to network, negotiate and discover the latest industry opinion and trends at WTM.

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Costa Pacifica World Travel Market PR Photo 3Costa Pacifica is located at Buton Street, Sabang, Baler, Aurora.  Sabang Beach is a few minutes away from the Baler town proper and about 230KM northeast of Manila. For details and inquiries, log on to  inquiry@costapacificabaler.com

CNY 2015

By | Celebrations | One Comment

 Fat! Fat !fat !! A shower of BAAlessings comes your way this Sunday February 15 to celebrate CNY – Year of the Sheep at Pirate & Sea Princess Temple at 7:30 PM Chinese lauriat, fortune reading by Marites, Chinese healing by White Flower, charms and all the lucky stuff with the Lion Dancers ! All five elements present this year!  Come in any one of the 5-element colors with a touch of sheep fur ! Fire (red), Wood (green), Metal (white), Water (blue/black), Earth (cream)  Baaa baaa baaa with a bag of garage sale clothes (our charity) to purge for new fortune to fill your life !!!  Kung Hei Fat Choy ! CNY 2015 (34)Super enjoyed Chinese New Year with Dennis and Tessa this year ! 🙂  If not for them we would not have celebrated at all!  Thank you for always sharing your happiness, your love, your abundance and your luck with us and all your loved ones.  Always good vibes! 🙂

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As soon as you enter – there is already pakulo 🙂  Write your name and birthday and wishcny tessa wish

Then put it in any envelope in any tree around the house – I put mine in the Year of the Dog since I am a Dog 🙂 This is the Sheep tree though

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You could buy lucky Charm Bracelets by Liza Bustamante who was seated in the den upon enteringCNY 2015 (16)

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Upon registration, they will tell you what element you are based on the year you were bornCNY 2015 (27)

Then it will correspond to a prize in the tent by the garden!  CNY 2015 (20)

Metal – pick an amp envelope and if it has a coin inside you win a Chinese New year cupcakeCNY 2015 (21)

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Wood – you get a lucky bamboo plant and Water you get a box of Hope in a Bottle bottled waterCNY 2015 (23)

Earth – you get these beautiful orchids CNY 2015 (24)

Love these charms hanging in the living roomCNY 2015 (10)

 Happy guests 🙂CNY 2015 (25)

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 Taho 🙂CNY 2015 (40)

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The den with the lucky wishing balloons

You get the color corresponding to your element.  CNY 2015 (15)

I had to capture this balloon with all the hearts 🙂CNY 2015 (41)

Hi Dennis!!  I see Joy and Love on his balloon CNY 2015 (42)

  Everyone was so busy writing so many things on their balloons and you will see the usual- Peace, Love, Happiness, Joy, Money, Prosperity, Money and Money and Money  haha!!  CNY 2015 (43)

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 Joey and I were metal for the year 1970 ( now you know our age haha).   The most busy one was my friend Joey. She was so serious writing so many things on her balloon I could not even talk to her! I needed to borrow her pentel pen! haha ! That balloon of hers was full after awhile! Happy to be with Paolo, handsome brother of Tessa 🙂
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  Good thing I could not think of so many because there is not much really. GOOD HEALTH and LOVE.  I only wrote two things! Of course LOVE  – ALL WE NEED IS LOVE. And I added one important thing which I always forget to pray for – HEALTH. Dad de Jesus always wishes this for all of us. We should always wish for good health. I have been having stomach pains every night for the past year and I am wishing it will go away. I can’t sleep well when the pain is there.  We need to really take care of our health and we should not forget to pray and wish for this. So I wish this for all of you and for me!CNY 2015 (47)

We all went outside and they told us to chant and then we let go of the balloons

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Cute 🙂 Mini heart cake with our namesCNY 2015 (31)

If you had your photos taken you would have gotten this giveaway – how nice!CNY 2015 (54)

Fortune cookies!!! YAY! I love them!  Eating them!CNY 2015 (55)

And finding out my fortune 🙂CNY 2015 (1)[email_link]

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