I'm back ... Tougher and Wiser!

After so many months of being quiet, I thought that reviving my blog would be a good therapy. There were so many things that happened in my life lately.. there are so many plans that I need to do for me & my Cheska.. but I realized, I love writing.. I love sharing my experiences and musing.

Hopefully, God will give me a laptop soon so I can do everything at home while my baby is asleep or busy doing something else...(friends please pray with me...hehehe)

After the dark episode in my life.. I need an outlet..I need to connect with the world again.. I need to see my friends...spend quality time with my baby and live life to the fullest..

Love you all my dear friends.. Thank you for always being there for me...

Hopefully I can post pictures & stories on my recent adventures.... God bless! =) xoxo

The Fashionista Commuter - Penshoppe Giveaway

If you are a follower of The Fashionista Commuter you will probably read her post "Bulutong Diaries Day 6".. and if you will read the rest of the post, you will find The Fashionista Commuter - Penshoppe Giveaway. =)

Prizes are:

Penshoppe's: Denim Notebook, Tote Bag, 10% Discount Card, Aquagel, and His and Her Perfume!

Goodluck everyone! Winners will be drawn on the 28th .. =)

Bachuchay Review: Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil

I love reading reviews on beauty products because before I purchase a product I want to get some feedback first about the other consumers' experience. Recently, I’ve read that Unilab introduced the Celeteque Advance Anti-Aging Trio (Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer, Anti-Aging Power Serum Concentrated Break Off Capsules

and Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle

Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil) on a Celeteque Blogger's Event.

I was curious because I’ve been a Celeteque user and I am satisfied with the results when I included Celeteque Toner and Facial Moisturizer on my beauty regimen every night. So I bought the Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil to try for myself.

This product, Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil, has a Dual Vitamin Regenerating Complex that promotes healthy tissue regeneration, increasing elasticity and moisture content that helps firm and strengthen skin thus reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.

Based on the direction on the box, there are three (3) ways on how you can use the product and I tried them all to test which best suits me:

First : (As Hydrating facial cleanser) Apply Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil over dry face in a gentle circular motion and wash with water to ensure that oil is thoroughly rinsed off.

(Before)

(After)

After washing my face, I was delighted on how moisturized my skin was. As you can see on the picture, it instantly gives me that velvet glow. In addition, it doesn't have a strong scent that makes it ideal for those with sensitive skin. The feeling was very light, unlike with the other oil based product that I've tried which makes my face feel so greasy.

Second : (As make up remover) Put a few drops on cotton ball to remove make up and deep-seated dirt.

Important Tip: Follow the direction...Put a few drops. In this case, I have poured a generous amount of oil on the cotton.. so the next day that I applied it, I realized that with a few drops it can easily remove all the dirt and makeup on my face. It’s a great makeup remover and practical too because the 50ml bottle will definitely last if you use it properly.

Third : (As leave-on moisturizer) As written on the box, “Noticeable improvement and reduction of fine lines are more visibly seen when used as a leave-on”

(I learned my lesson now.. PUT A FEW DROPS ONLY..=) then I applied it on my face on a circular motion and leave-on overnight)

(I love the result when I woke up the next morning after I use Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil as leave-on)

Celeteque Advance Anti wrinkle Ultra-Hydrating Cleanser Light Cleansing Oil promises that you will see visible results in 6 weeks.. I'm almost on my second week now and I can feel that my skin feels silky smooth and totally moisturized. Since I have oily skin, I prefer to use it as a cleanser (wherein I wash my face with water after the application to thoroughly rinse off the oil) and use it as a leave-on at least once a week.

My verdict : I will continue using it and for better results I will use the Anti-Aging Trio to prevent/reduce the fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation on my face.

• Celeteque Advanced Anti-Aging Trio are available at Watsons.
• Anti-Wrinkle Facial Moisturizer (45 mL) - Php 620
• • Anti-Wrinkle Hydrating Cleansing Oil — Php 199 (50 mL) and Php 369 (100 mL)
• • Anti-Aging Power Serum Capsules — Php 699

• For updates on the exciting offers and features of Celeteque Advance Anti-Aging Trio, please like Celeteque Advanced Anti-Aging Trio and Unilab on Facebook.

I learned about this item from Living Life to the Fullest , The Fashionista Commuter, I am Krissy, The Beauty-Addict, Ms. Eggplant's Chronicles, The Beauty Addict, My Gorgeous Pink Cheeks. Please check out these blogs and see their wonderful features and reviews.

Enamel Girl 1st Blog Anniversary Giveaway

First of all..Congratulations to Enamel Girl on her 1st Blog Anniversary.. and to celebrate such occassion she is hosting her 1st Blog Anniversary Giveaway!..

To know more.. check out Enamel Girl's site

This give-a-way is open to US and International Readers. Ends Friday, June 10th at 6pm US Central Time.. Goodluck girls =)

The First "The Average Jane" Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

"The Average Jane" is celebrating her first Blog Anniversary.. and to spice it up, she is giving away WWW (What Women Want) brown clutch bag and the SakuraBella Bath and Body Travel Pack!

Contest runs starting now May 7, 2011 to June 6, 2011! To know more.. check out The First "The Average Jane" Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

Mommy ME Time

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love." ~Mildred B. Vermont

I love that quote…No need to say that being a mom is a really tough job. It’s an all around job that makes you a doctor, janitress, teacher, cook, plumber and all the jobs you can think of when inside the house. Also, once you become a mom, expect that having an 8-10 hour sleep is already a luxury.

All of these, however, are all worth it when you see the smile from your little angel and when you have that kiss and hug from your precious one…ohhh! Priceless..

Having said that we also have to realize that being a mom should not hinder you on taking care of yourself. As a matter of fact, I believe that when you become a mom.. that’s the time that you should take care of yourself more and avoid being a “losyang”.. Admit it! For us mom, it’s a compliment when you hear your friends say “oh wow! You’re a hot mom”.. well, you don’t have to wear skimpy clothes to receive comments like that but what’s important is you reflect how beautiful you are beautiful inside and out.

Here are some of the things I do to take care of my NEEDS and WANTS:
* I allot time to reflect and have a quiet moment. Through that I am able to assess how am I doing as a mom and as an individual

* Have time with my girl friends..some quality time of silliness and fun boosts my sense of humor and gives me more reason to laugh and reminds me not to take life too seriously

* Eat well and exercise - I love running..it's the cheapest form of exercise..no machines nor annual membership needed.. you also get to breath fresh air..I join various Fun Runs and I never miss Run United since it started.. (that's my favorite run because they are very generous in giving freebies..=) )

* don't forget to take your vitamins.. with all that tasks a mother has to do..you will definitely need some energy booster.. In my case, I drink Athena every night and I always take Myra 400-E, Enervon and Calcium in the morning..

* Pamper yourself- I love having a massage after a stressful day and I also have my own beauty routine..always...(don't forget!) put a moisturizer.. I love Myra-E's liquid foundation and their lotions..the secret is always moiturize

* Travel and try new things .. Just live life to the fullest

I love being a mom.. and I love my individuality as well.. so to all the moms out there.. I salute you and I encourage you to embrace life and love yourself too.. you deserve that pampering too

For useful insights of being a mom, check out Mec as Mom.. you will love her articles..For quality products, check out Unilab Facebook Page.... Love you all the moms out there.. Mwah!