Sometime last month, I was invited to a pampering session at Make Me Blush Nail Spa and Beauty Lounge in Quezon City. It was for the launch of Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Pads. I had a foot spa and a pedicure along with several other bloggers. Informal and relaxed gatherings like this one are a pleasure…
Swift Premium Corned Beef Night at Pio’s Kitchen, QC
I don’t attend too many events these days because I can’t stand the traffic going to and fro. It takes at least 1 hour of travel time to get anywhere, unless the venue is really near… like Pio’s Kitchen in Quezon City. It’s maybe 3km away from home? Anyhow, it’s one of the reasons I…
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Review
A little over a month ago, Laneige Philippines launched several new products. I could hear the cash register bells ringing in my head, lol. Most notable of the new releases are two (2) specific products designed to work while you sleep — Laneige Water Sleeping Mask (₱1,400) and Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (₱950). I do…
Biologique Recherche… my P7.5k facial!
What is Biologique Recherche? Before we get to that, let me just say that people who know me know that I hate spas. I don’t know. I’ve never really enjoyed massages and I don’t like having my face touched (i.e. facials). I’ve only been to a dermatologist maybe 3-4x max in 40 years. Imagine my…
5th Taste Modern Japanese Cuisine in San Juan
*This establishment is now closed. My kids and I often drop by Tamayaki to get merienda. They like the cheesy takoyakis and the drinks. But did you know that there’s a Japanese restaurant called 5th Taste Modern Japanese Cuisine on the second floor? Yes, a full-blown Japanese restaurant which serves just about everything from sushi…