During our trip in Japan, we met my husband's college friend who is now based in Tokyo. It happened that they were living near our hotel in Ginza. Since it's our first day in Tokyo and we haven't explored the surroundings yet, we decided to meet them at Hoshino Coffee which is just a few blocks away from Hotel Gracery in Ginza. It was almost dinner time when we arrived at Hoshino Tokyo, as expected the cafe was almost full at that moment. We ordered their famous Japanese pancakes and Hoshino coffee. The black coffee was served in a small cup with milk on the side. The pancakes were flat, b ..read more

Attending a beauty conference or expo can be both exciting and overwhelming. Exciting because there's so much product to try on, being offered at a good price with lots of freebies. I still can't get over the recent and the biggest beauty gathering so far, Beautycon Journey Into Beauty at SMX in Mall of Asia. It's a one-stop place for all your beauty and skin care needs. BeautyCon 2024 Journey into Beauty at SMX Beautycon 2024 was made possible by the top beauty retailers of the Philippines: Watsons, SM Beauty, and LOOK At Me. This four-day extravaganza exceeded all expectations, so ..read more

Summer is definitely here. Just the other day, the temperature reached 38C, the highest at the moment. I guess, we can expect it to reach higher as the days go by. With that, it's best to get your favorite sunscreen or try something today. At the recent 'Watsons Summer Beats' event, I found a wide range of skin care, especially sunscreen products. Great deals at Watsons Summer Beats Watsons' Summer Beats reminds us that summertime is here, bringing lots of fun and excitement for summer getaways. So where are you heading first? Summer-ready road trip Last week, I jus ..read more

To live a healthy lifestyle is easier said than done. The past year was quite challenging for our family in terms of health and so I promised myself to Go Get Better this 2024 trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Wellness CONFEX 2024 at SMX  Last weekend we participated at the Health and Wellness CONFEX 2024 held at the SMX Mall of Asia. It's a 3-day wellness fair in Manila promoting health, wellness and tourism in the country. It features various organic products, a free check-up and other health services provided by the Department of Health. There were various ta ..read more

It's the time of the year again when we make plans and commit ourselves to live a healthy lifestyle. HYDRA SM Aura After client meeting in BGC yesterday, I attended the grand launch of the newly opened Hydra Skin Clinic. Located at the 3rd floor of SM Aura Premier, Hydra offers a wide range of skincare, beauty and wellness services for your face and body. HYDRA Skin Clinic in BGC Hydra is a one-stop sanctuary for holistic spa and aesthetic treatments. It is owned and being managed by a family of doctors, with trained medical to render the service. As the famil ..read more

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, many including myself are looking for a place in Manila to celebrate the long-weekend holiday break. I'm glad to have visited the newly opened Novotel Suites Manila At Acqua which offers a wonderful view of Pasig river. Novotel Suites Manila At Acqua Accor, a world-leading hospitality group boasting more than 1,000 properties located across Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, has partnered with Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPGI) to unveil the new hotel in the Philippines with the opening of Novotel Suites Manila at Acqua, invi ..read more

Roulette is a game that is a lot of fun to play. However, it is also possible for it to be a difficult game. A few crucial dos and don'ts are associated with Roulette, among the most-played games worldwide. Continue reading to learn more about this game that moves at an extremely fast rate. How does Roulette work? A brief history of the game Roulette, like many of your beloved casino games, has its roots in France and was introduced to the United States by French and British soldiers. Players take turns spinning the wheel to predict the number on which the ball will fall. The numbers are ..read more

If you're looking for healthy lunches in Eastwood, look no further, Stuff'd is the place to go. This newly opened store serves delicious and healthy meals and snacks from kebab, burrito, quesadilla and grain bowls, both for dine-in and take out. Stuff'd Philippine branch Singapore's well-loved Mexican-Turkish food, Stuff’d have arrived in the Philippines opening its flagship store in Eastwood City in Quezon City. Boasting an indoor seating capacity of 40, and soon opening Stuff'd One Ayala Makati, inviting Filipino food enthusiasts on an exquisite culinary journey. Crafted wit ..read more

Smart home technology has become part of our day-to-day affairs. You will be surprised that there are home appliances like washing machines and refrigerators that are now WIFI enabled. Personally, I like smart lighting that reacts instantly with every movement detected. Other devices that helps us live a healthier lifestyle such as a smart watch that tells us to stand up when we've been sitting for longer hours. But how do we really apply these high-tech appliances and smart home living to our lives?  PLDT Home Vision PH Digicon 2023 As PLDT ushers in the transformation of the ..read more

Christmas is just around the corner. Like me, I'm sure you are also thinking for the best gift ever for your family. Perhaps a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland or visiting one of the top beaches in the Philippines like Coron or El Nido. How about a new home for the holiday season? BellaVita Home: Big Move, Big Time! Promo via Bank Finance Dahil sa talaga namang sakto sa bulsa, mas pinagaan ni BellaVita ang pagbabayad para sa pagbili ng sariling bahay sa pamamagitan ng naglalakihang discounts gamit ang flexible payment terms para sa Big Time savings sa iyong next Big Move! Bank Financing Thru ..read more