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Tempur Mattresses and Pillows

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Why not spend for a mattress that you will sleep in every single day of your life?  Am I sounding like a broken record?  Half of your life you are sleeping in a mattress. It should not be a matter of price but a matter of which one will suit your needs and help you get a good night sleep.  And it’s all worth it.  It will be one of the best investments you will make for yourself and for your health!  You tend to discover this later on in life when health becomes more of a priority but the earlier the better.  I am telling you, if James could bring our mattress when we travel, he would!  

Last month, I visited the Tempur showroom in Greenbelt 5 ( Also Available at Rustan’s department store ) and this is what I saw  

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Tempur was originally developed by NASA to help relieve pressure on the astronauts’ backs during take

off. Recognized for its significant contribution in transferring space technology into the private sector

to help improve the quality of life, Tempur is now the only mattress certified by NASA and the Space Foundation. 

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Aside from mattresses they have pillows to suit every need.  They have installment plans even for pillow 🙂 

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Two beautiful ladies- Malu and Leica 🙂  – hosted the afternoon  

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With Dr. Keith Aguilera, Director of the Sleep Disorder Center of St, Luke’s Medical Center.  He told us about the importance of having a good night’s sleep and how important a good mattress in helping you sleep better 

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Chosen to test-sleep the new mattress line of their choice were Ernie Lopez, businessman and triathlete, and Tessa Prieto-Valdes, lifestyle icon and marathoner, 2 of Manila’s busiest people! Tessa and Ernie were handpicked not only due to their influence in business, sports and society, but also as long time fans of Tempur Pillows and sleep masks. They both certainly appreciate the value of a good night’s sleep given their busy schedules for work, exercise, leisure, and family.

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Mr. Stephen Sy, owner of Focus Global Inc, distributor of Tempur in the Philippines.  What an interesting story of fate as to how they got chosen to represent the brand.  I love listening to the behind the scene stories and how it came about 🙂  We missed Loli Sy during the launch who is also very active in the business 

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 Ernie trying to get a pretty lady into a TEMPUR bed!  🙂

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The highlight of the event was a demonstration wherein a wine glass was placed on one side of a

Tempur mattress while a model jumped all over the bed. The glass stayed where it was – proving

that the Tempur material absorbs motion energy so that partners are less disturbed by each other’s movements and can therefore enjoy a better night’s sleep.img_2913.jpg

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At TEMPUR, we don’t simply bring you a bed to sleep on – we believe a bed should do more. We bring you the promise of Night-time Renewal for body and mindTM. Visit www.tempur.ph to order your free Night Time Renewal Kit.

Description

Did you know that during sleep, the body regenerates more quickly? This is why the lack of sleep can affect vital functions such as learning and memory.

A TEMPUR mattress will give you your best night’s sleep by conforming to the shape of your body and more. It finds the most comfortable position and support your body needs to get a good night’s rest.

Temperature sensitive TEMPUR material senses your body temperature. It becomes softer in warmer areas, where your body exerts more pressure while remaining firm in cooler areas.Full body supportIt provides amazing comfort and support by gently molding to the shape of your body—including your neck, back, shoulders and legs.Less tossing and turningYour body weight is perfectly absorbed and redistributed by the TEMPUR material to relieve pressure points.Better sleepTEMPUR material absorbs motion energy so that partners are less disturbed by each other’s movements.Feel the DifferenceSoft where you want it, firm where you need it. The Tempur experience has satisfied customers talking about their favorite TEMPUR mattress. A recent survey across 12 countries shows that owners are so happy about their TEMPUR experience that they’re talking about it. 

In fact, 85% of TEMPUR owners have recommended their mattress to someone else and on average recommend it to more than 7 people.

Just like anything else, each one has their own requirements so there are three kinds of mattresses to choose from to fit your needs

As we know, everyone has a preferred sleeping position. Withthis in mind, Tempur  has designed the following new mattresses: The Cloud mattress, provides superior support with a softer feel. The Sensation mattress has a sturdier feel with maximum support for your body to lessen unwanted restless sleep. The Original mattress perfectly soft and firm, contours to the shape and position of your body and supports your neck, back and shoulders. 

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Everyone else jumping into a Tempur bed! 

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Tempur showrooms are located at Level 5, Shangri-la Plaza Mall; Lower Ground, Greenbelt 5; Building 5

Bonifacio High Street

Click below to go to their Facebook page

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Click below to go to their website for more information

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A Shop in Bali

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My sister and I were able to sneak out of the resort  for awhile and do some shopping and we saw this cute store on the road.  I was able to sneak some photos from my iPhone 🙂

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Real Women Experienced the Difference with Dove Hair Care

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Born from the same legacy of quality in skincare, Dove Hair Care boasts a formulation that has been proven effective by more and more women convinced by the superior results that it delivers.

Since its launch early this year, Dove Hair has proved why it is loved and respected worldwide. A brand who keeps women’s desires close to heart, Dove Hair Care focuses more on developing their products to give women from different walks of life what they need to feel beautiful.

To continue its mission of providing superior care to women’s locks, Dove Hair got real ladies who excel in different fields as they bear witness to the brand’s latest breakthrough.

Breast cancer survivor and founder of Project Pink Lara Melissa de Leon Joseph shares, “My hair is important to me, so it is also important that I choose the right product.”  Women have always worried about dry hair, same goes for the woman behind the success of the Philippines’ Biggest Loser and Sexy Solutions by Belo Nadine Tengco, “When I first got the call, I thought to myself, Is my hair that bad?”, she says with a laugh, “But after trying it, I’ll definitely continue using it because I get quality without the price tag.”

Adding to the list of real women who have experienced Dove Hair are entrepreneur Kai Lim, founder of StartART project Nikki Luna, founder of Mercato Centrale group of markets Vanessa Ledesma, business development manager Amanda Lapus, health advocate Isabel Roces, image enhancement speaker Patty Betita, editor-at-large of Philippine Tatler Mia Borromeo, accessories designer Nicole Whisenhunt, tri-athlete Ani de Leon, stylist Bea Constantino, Radio DJ Delamar Arias, and Youtube sensation Ashley Rivera.

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Amanda Lapus: “My Dove experience came at an opportune moment when I felt I needed a change for something lighter. I felt free from anxiety knowing I was trying a brand that was safe, very natural and fuss-free.”

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Nadine Tengco: “I’m hypersensitive which is why I’m careful with what I use. I was surprised that it was very gentle on my hair.”  

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Vanessa Ledesma: “Everyday’s a bad hair day without the right product. So I said to myself, I’m gonna continuously buy Dove Hair cause it’s been working for me”. 

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Lara Melissa de Leon Joseph: “Since I do a lot of swimming and outdoor exercises, these damage my hair a lot. I now find confidence in using the right shampoo and conditioner– Dove Hair now does these. ”

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Nikki Luna: “Dove Hair’s shampoo and conditioner did not give me any unrealistic hair image expectations. It just felt good using it; I think that’s the best part.”

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Atty. Karen Jimeno: “I find the product less superficial in a sense. I like that the things that it claimed it can do are very practical.”

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Kai Lim: “My friends are always in the lookout for new products that have value for money and I think this product is exactly that.”

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Brand Manager for Dove Hair Carlo Isla says, “Dove believes that every woman deserves beautiful hair, that’s why we are more interested in what real women have to say about it.”

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Dove Hair Care aims to give every girl a perfect hair moment which is why they proudly feature #Flickability—an online application that lets women see for themselves that they too can have lust worthy hair usually reserved for only celebrities on TV. With the help of Dove Hair, ladies get the chance to feel beautiful and even share their flick-worthy locks to their family and friends.

Be one of the amazing women who truly feel confident and beautiful and come across a ground-breaking experience that only Dove Hair can offer.

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New Products from Mustard Seed

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Purifying Facial Mud Pack

Want to give your skin an instant lift?

Try our all-natural Purifying Facial Mud Pack made from bentonite clay and fullers earth clay.


Our natural facial mask removes oil

and other impurities from the skin.


It also aids in lightening blemishes and spots.

For best results, use at least once a week. 


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Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera provides natural relief for various skin inflammation, hair and scalp problems, heal burns, scrapes, wounds & bites, treat acne, and soothe sun burn.


It also moisturizes the skin and ideal for people with sensitive skin.


Aloe vera is great for children, adults, seniors, pregnant women and pets!


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Black Henna

100% Natural and Organically grown.

Henna seals in oils and tightens hair cuticle giving

your hair a rich, health shine.

No synthetic additives. No artificial coloring agents.

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Face and Body Mist

Take a refreshing break on a warm day

with our skin soothing face and body mist. 

Spray generously on your skin and face to feel the cooling effect.

Made with aloe vera extract that soothes and cools the skin.

Available in Lavender and Cucumber Melon


By the way, a word of caution using the henna can be a bit messy but your hair will feel light and look shiny 🙂

 Mustard Seed 

All-Natural Skin Care Products

http://www.mustardseedmanila.com

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A Family Affair at Balik Bukid Country Fair

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You are all invited to Sta. Elena’s first Country Fair. Please help us spread the word!

On May 27, experience an incomparable family day amidst the wonders of the countryside and embrace a holistic way of life with Sta. Elena’s first-ever Balik Bukid Country Fair.

SHOP from a wide array of unique, handcrafted and artful products from our select merchants

FEAST in our selections of homemade, organic, artisan, natural food varieties

PLAY and let loose in our fun farm activities and interactive outdoor recreation for the whole family

UNWIND and let loose in our fun farm activities and interactive outdoor recreation for the whole family

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A Family Affair at Balik Bukid Country Fair

 

Discover the simple joys of country living with the entire family.

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On May 27, Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate, a world-class golf course and residential community, will continue to live up to its core essence of creating a community for families who Live with Soul, with its 1st Balik Bukid Country Fair.

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This event allows modern Filipino families to experience the nurturing beauty of country living and discover the innate longing of bringing more soul into their lives. 

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With its array of holistic fun and interesting activities, a combination of recreation and entertainment will surely be felt by the family, strengthening family ties along the way. The 1st Balik Bukid Country Fair enables families to have fun in a back-to-basics way. 

 

Saddling up a horse, horseback riding, fishing, feeding the cows, carabao-cart riding,  climbing trees, and chasing chickens are only a few of the many activities set by the 1st Balik Bukid Country Fair at Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate. 

 

More so, for family members seeking more thrilling activities, off-road biking, interactive trekking, an outdoor obstacle course, rope courses, a big trampoline, a sprinkler playground, and other bukid games can also be experienced.

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The 1st Balik Bukid Country Fair will also feature local craftsmen and hip designers selling their earth-friendly creations for apparel, accessories and home decor.

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And to cap off the country-style festivity, guest artists are invited to serenade families with acoustic vibes and the country’s finest cooks are sent to delight in healthy and organic cuisines.

 

May 27, 2012 (Sunday) at Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate will undeniably be a one-of-a-kind family funventure day. 

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Kiddo-preneur

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Thank you to Dolores Cheng for inviting me to this wonderful event!!!!! Here is a photo of Dolores and Maiqui Oreta, the brainchild of this event.  Congratulations Maiqui and Kiddo-preneur for such a great endeavor!!!!  It’s good for kids to learn early on and know the value of earning their own money and about hard work.

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 I was not sure what it was when I read the text invite, but then I was curious to see what is was.  And wow!! I was overwhelmed!!!  What a nice idea!!! Kids set up booths to sell their products and were young entrepreneurs for the day!!! I LOVE IT!! I brought my nephew Mio and my son Javier along and Javier was wishing he had his own booth too.  I wanted to support each and every kid that day and told them I would be back since I was taking photos first but by the time i finished taking photos of all the booths, the two boys were nagging me to go already.   For the next one, I will make sure I do some shopping and support all the kids!!! And maybe next time Javier will join and have his own booth! 

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Love their slogan

EARN. SAVE. INVEST.DONATE

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Nicole and kiddos!!! and many other Moms and kids attending the bazaar

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Amazing what they do to have their booths.  Everything is planned and well thought out with the help of Mommy probably 🙂 

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Because your Mommy is a viewer of Heart2Heart, you get an extra photo 🙂  Cute pose! 🙂

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Young artists already selling his artworks.  And a Classmate of my Hijado, Mio

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Talking about Mio.. What a creative way to raise funds.  Good luck Mio!! 

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Here’s Dolores in her booth!

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Cute booth with Joanna Ongpin-Duarte’s daughter, Rocio!  It was a joint effort with her cousins 🙂

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Super sarap cookies!!

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Proud Aunt, Proud Mommy Joanna, and Proud Mommy Ana

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Ana’s kiddos selling things made from scrap materials from the house

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I loved this booth, this little girl looked so cute sitting there

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Go to their Facebook page to get more information.  I heard from my friend Joanna that there will be an upcoming one this coming December!!

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Gourmet at Gourmet Garage

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Aside from the dining, there is the gourmet shopping!!!! at Gourmet Garage

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Wow!!! Pasta from Italy!!!  You can find only at Gourmet Garage.  My favorite is the Tartufo and the Porcini

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Maltesers and Galaxy hot chocolate!!!!!! Horlicks drink and Cadbury chocolate spread!!! I BOUGHT ALL!!

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ICE CREAMS!!!!!

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My sister stressed to me that the best tomato sauce from Italy – CIRIO!!! I bought and made into pasta sauce! REALLY GOOD!!

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Olive Oil with Truffle!!!

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Truffle salt!!!

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Indian items!

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Gourmet accessories

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Of course i eyed the cheese ones!

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Oh my gosh!!!!!!! DAIM and TWIX FINO!!!!

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CRUNCHIE ROCKS???  WOW!!!

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Of course the BEST KETTLE CHIPS IN TOWN is here too 🙂 

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We all went shopping before leaving for Manila!!! 

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Gourmet Garage Now Open in Subic

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Now open at Subic!!!!!  Finally a gourmet place to go to aside of course from the very complete Royal Subic!!  I love going to Subic and enjoying the treats in Royal and now Gourmet Garage.gourmet-garage-in-subic-01.jpeg

  It is located beside Starbucks in the main intersection.  There is a Salon on top and a Ton Ton massage in the corner 

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This is Mom’s new baby!  So that is her there in the logo as the chef 🙂   

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You can dine and you can shop!   

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Cute place 

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With cute placemats which Mom bought from her travels abroad 

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Love the aprons which Mom bought all the way from Provence! 

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So cute!  Two of Mom’s bestfriends came over to have their traditional breakfast ALL THE WAY IN SUBIC!!  Of course to support also Mom.  What good friends they are! 

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Tita Reg is in charge of the dining – she made all the recipes and trained all the staff.  She prepared for us brunch – some items from the menu and some from the store 

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The store just opened a few weeks ago and is still on a dry run  

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Cecillia’s Fritata 

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Solo Mio 

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Julian’s Fritata 

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Mixta Regina and Mandarina 

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Cesare 

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And here at Gourmet Garage, you can order your favorite Starbucks drink and they will bring it to you while you have your meal ( after all it is just next door ) 

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Panini Carmencita ( named after Mom? )  

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And at Gourmet Garage- you can buy anything in the store and they will prepare it, cook it and serve it to you- so we did that! 

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Squeeze Bottles

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Another of Heart2heart’s favorite things.  I saw a chef using this in one of the caterings and I immediately bought them since I was organizing Javier’s ingredients in the kitchen.  It’s more organized and it is more tidy to use since you just squeeze and you don’t have to open bottles and containers 

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