CONTEST: Chase Beautiful Things-: Flavored Kissmarks

A smack-tastic contest from the awesome Kumiko Mae featuring Nivea Philippines lip care products!

Do check out the link for more details. This contest is open internationally and up until December 15, 2011.

-Chase Beautiful Things-: CONTEST (Open Internationally): Flavored Kissmarks...: Like this post if you love lip balms! Remember when I blogged about Flavored Kisses I mentioned my next lip treat would be about a giveawa...

A hot and heavy September treat from Style Attempt!

Style Attempt just came out with a Saucy September Giveaway! There will be 3 winners for this fabulous contest! Join now and to get more details!

FIRST PRIZE:

A top from Nothing Less Awesome

A lootbag from SM-GTW

One bottle of Lorys Hair Cream (1kg)

A copy of MAVEN Magazine

Accessories from Mia Casa

SECOND and THIRD PRIZE

A copy of MAVEN Magazine

Accessory from Mia Casa

In order to qualify for this contest, you need to follow ALL of the 4 Steps!

1. Follow Style Attempt in Facebook AND Google Friend Connect (1 point each)
2. Follow her giveaway sponsors SM GTW, MAVEN MAGAZINE, and LORYS (1 point each)
3. Tweet (1 pt) / Blog (1 pt) / Share (2pts) this giveaway. Don’t forget to tag @styleattempt (for FB posts) or @ayeenregalado (for Tweets)
4. Comment on this post in this format:

• NAME: (Insert Name Here)
  EADD: (Insert E-add Here)
• SAUCY SEPTEMBER: (Insert the steps you’ve accomplished)

***

Notes:

1. This contest giveaway ends on Sept 30, at 11:59 am.
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Winners must contact Style Attempt within 48 hours after the announcement.
4. No need to tag giveaway sponsors

PinoyRecipe.net’s Gadget Giveaways!

PinoyRecipe.net’s Gadget Giveaways

PinoyRecipe.net will be giving away GADGETS to its lucky readers on October 31, 2011! This promo is sponsored by the Philippines Tech and Gadget Reviews – AspireSearchMarketing.com!

The coveted Gadgets are:

• 1st Prize: (1 unit) Apple Ipod Shuffle
• 2nd Prize: Sun Cellular Broadband Internet USB Modem with Free 45 hours or US$30 Gift Card via Amazon
• 3rd Prize: (1 unit) Logitech Wireless Mouse M215 or US$20 Gift Card via Amazon
• Consolation Prize: 3 pieces PinoyRecipe T-Shirts to 3 PinoyRecipe.net’s readers.

(This contest is a world-wide contest; other country residents will receive their Apple Ipod Shuffle via Amazon.com and the other Gadgets will be replaced with an Amazon Gift Card).

Contest Mechanics: (Please follow the Contest Mechanics and Contest Rules carefully to avoid disqualification of entries)

Required Steps to join the contest:

• 1] Subscribe to the new  PinoyRecipe Newsletter Don’t forget to validate your email subscription. ( we abandon our Feedburner email newsletter, we are now using MailChimp mailserver. If you are not receiving newsletters from “MailChimp mailserver” then you need to subscribe here). If you’re already an email subscriber please proceed to step #2
• 2] Become a fan of PinoyRecipe.net on Facebook. If you’re already an FB fan, please proceed to step #3
• 3] Become a fan of Philippines Tech and Gadget and Reviews on Facebook. If you’re already an FB fan, please proceed to step #4
• 4 ] Fill up the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM here. (Step 1 & 4 = 8 entry points)

Bonus Points:

• 1] In your Facebook status message tag Pinoy Recipe. ( 3 entry points ) Here’s the tag information:

Like @Pinoy Recipe and Win these Gadgets, Apple iPod Shuffle, Sun Cellular Broadband USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse

• 2] Blog about the contest – (8 entry points). You can copy this SAMPLE BLOG POST (click here to view). Please make sure that the sponsors link and the link back to this post is working or your entry will be disqualified.
• 3] Follow PinoyRecipe.net on Twitter (2 entry points)
• 4] Tweet this giveaway on your own Twitter Account(3 entry points)

Copy and post this to your Twitter account:

Join PinoyRecipe’s Gadget Giveaways and Win an Apple iPod Shuffle, SunCellular USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse  http://bit.ly/pJxVWA

CONTEST RULES:

• 1. Contestants are required to do everything under Required Steps.
• 2. Only one (1 ) Twitter accounts is allowed. ( You can twit this contest only once on your account)
• 3. Multiple Blog post is also allowed on different blog sites (if you have many blog sites you can post this contest on your blogs, one post for each blog, your blog site must be 3 months old newly created blog site will be ignored )
• 4. If you are not a Blogger but you have a Facebook account this is your chance to get more raffle entry points. You can daily update your FB Status and earn 3 entry points for each update. Just type in this message (or copy paste) in your FB status:

Like @Pinoy Recipe and Win these Gadgets, Apple iPod Shuffle, Sun Cellular Broadband USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse

Tip: You can have a Total of 24 Entry Points if you will do all the Mechanics and Bonus Points at the start, but you can still add more entry points if you will daily update your Facebook Status by tagging this contest.

The PinoyRecipe.net’s Gadget Giveaways starts September 5 and ends on October 31, 2011. All entries should be in by midnight (Philippine Time). Each point is equivalent to one raffle entry that will be put into the list of entries (more points = more entries). The winner will be chosen using Random.org’s List Randomizer and will be announced the following day, November 1st.

What are you waiting for? Join now!

Review: groOrganic's Garden Planner (30-day free trial)

Want a better and healthier tomorrow? groOrganic! groOrganic commits itself to improving the lives of families one squarefoot of gardening at a time! Passionate about the organic lifestyle, they dedicate themselves to living, breathing, and eating organically! 

Organic products are available in grocery stores, but more often than not, the cost of transporting these goods takes its toll on the nutrition value of the produce, its flavor, and the price of goods sold. We can all learn to properly growing and maintaining our own fresh organic garden patch by supporting the goOrganic movement, and ensuring that the produce we have are safe, readily-available, fresh, and nutritious!
Of course, for a lot of us, going organic will take several steps; we can start by purchasing organic produce, to subscribing to and supporting the groOrganic International Educational and Self-sufficiency movement!
groOrganic offers easy and up-to-date methods on maintaining an organic garden. The groOrganic's Garden Planner:

• Provides an easy and personalized lay-out for your vegetable garden
• Adapts to your needs and gardening lifestyle (e.g., row planting, raised  beds, square foot gardening)
• Contains a database of over 5000 weather stations
• Offers a ready-to-print personalized planting chart
• Sends email reminders for maintenance purposes

Enjoy the convenience of having your own groOrganic garden and a support system that will help you live a healthier and happier organic lifestyle!

How to CONTACT groOrganic:
The groOrganic Corporate office is located at at PO Box 8113, Anaheim, CA 92812. They may be contacted toll-free through 888-9-gro-Organic or 888-947-6674, or email them at info@groOrganic.com. You may also visit groOrganic's local outlets in New York, Florida, and California.

You may also consider ADDING groOrganic to your social networks: Facebook | Twitter | Flickr | YouTube | groBLOG

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas eBook

 

From Ashley Cotter-Cairns at http://www.python-printable-games.com/fun-printable-games-ezine.html, the “Say Aloha to Great Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas” eBook is a simple 22 page document that contains the basics for creating a Luau-themed party.

The eBook copyrighted in 2011 by Python Printable Games contains a few printable invitations, decoration tips, cake, costume and food ideas as well as a couple of party games and luau drink recipes.

This simple and full color document is easy to understand and short enough to read through. Read the entire thing in less than 2 minutes (with distractions :D).

It also has click-able links to websites that can help you in your Luau party, sister-page links, and trouble-free and fun ideas to make a Luau party a hit.

“Say Aloha to Great Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas” eBook tells it like it is – a party idea ebook. Although helpful, visually appealing, and user friendly – be a friend to the environment and don’t print it out unless it’s extremely necessary. Please know that this eBook is given free to anyone who signs up for the Python Printable Games Newsletter.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

eBook Review: Survival of the Smartest

Got to browse through Aaron Turpen’s eBook, “Survival of the Smartest: The First 72 Hours” - and I have to say, I’m sure glad that I read it!

At 49 pages, for an eBook whose author I barely knew, I was kind of hesitant to read it – I kept putting it off because I really didn’t have the time. Well today, I made time and I’m happy that I did, because Aaron had put on paper the common sense rules for emergencies in that nifty 49-page document!

It contained helpful tips on what to do during emergencies and how to be prepared for natural disasters, e.g., floods, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes. It also contained preparedness tips such as creating a 72-hour bug out bag and a disaster supply kit.

To my surprise, the eBook was quite “readable” – it didn’t feel like a chore to read, the material itself was light and I didn’t feel depressed after reading it. In fact, I felt quite “empowered” – because it contained things that normal and ordinary people can do given such situations occurred.

People easily lose their heads during emergencies – normally sane people would do insane things, some clearly stupid, some quite heroic – all the same, insane. But “Survival of the Smartest” offers the reader something else – practicality.

We always talk about being prepared, so here it is. Be prepared by reading the book. The link for the book’s sales page is available at http://truth2america.com/read-this-e-book/read-this-e-book/.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Printable Luau Party Games Pack!

The Luau Party Games Pack from www.python-printable-games.com definitely packs a hawaiian punch! (pun intended)

A great way to turn up the heat at any hawaiian-themed party! It  includes invitations, paper dolls, mad libs, trivia, ice-breakers, coloring games for the kiddies, and so-so-so much more! This party pack gives you great ideas... and adds-on to your existing party plans worry-free and without even breaking a sweat.

The Printable Luau Party Games Pack from python-printable-games really is a big help for any budding event planner - is gives great tips, visuals, and is easy to read.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Baby Bond Couture: Be an Undercover Mother

Not to alarm any of my close friends - dearies, I am not infanticipating - but just because I'm not expecting right now doesn't mean I shouldn't look forward to becoming a fashion forward mommy.

I found the Barcelona charcoal gray bond couture nursing cover at babybondnursing.com and fell in love with the color, the style, and its over all look. I love how the nursing covers really does just cover mom and not the baby. I believe that breastfeeding is strictly between mother and child - and although there is nothing wrong with doing it in public - I feel that a bit of privacy is needed for such an intimate interaction.

BabyBand Couture Barcelona Gray

BabyBond Couture covers are made of 100% machine washable cotton so you can be sure that it'll be just as gentle on your baby as it is on you. The material adjusts to your body (a plus!) and can act as a nursing top and a belly band. It's as fashion friendly as it is user friendly - the instructions on how to use it are in the beautifully crafted box it comes in, the inner tags, and also available online. In a rush to put it away? No worries! Either fold it or roll it up into a self-storing pouch. Easy as pie!

BabyBond also has the BabyBond Original and BabyBond Flex lines - so you choose the style that suits you. I received my BabyBond product more than a month after I requested it - but this is a post office concern and not BabyBond's fault. Their website says that available items are shipped within two (2) business days, and the nice thing about BabyBond is the personal care that they take to make sure that you are informed of your product/order.


The corporate address of BabyBond is at 253 Beach 129th Street, Belle Harbor, New York 11694 USA. They may be contacted at 973 222 6609 (phone) or 718 474 0213 (fax), and their customer service email address is customerservice@babybondnursing.com. I would, however, suggest you drop by their website first to check out the designs and find out more about this wonderful company. Also, if you aren't from the US, you might like to know that they are immediately available in boutiques (online) in these countries: Australia, Canada, Dubai, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

TshirtPrinting.net: Monkey Tee

Just received my Monkey Tee – in gray – from Martin of TshirtPrinting.net this week, and I have to say, I love it!

I saw the offer to test the product online a month ago, signed up for it, and picked the item up from the city post office. Note: I had a few problems with the post office but this is strictly their issue and not TshirtPrinting.net’s fault.

I seldom get shirts online because of my sensitive skin concerns – is the material too hot, is it too flimsy, will I get a rash?! But when I got my tee from TshirtPrinting.net, it was a pleasant surprise to find the fabric to be smooth and cool on the skin. Quality shirts indeed! I had initially requested for an extra large size – but since Martin informed me that their sizes are quite large and I might want to go down a size - I did, so I got a large one.

Close-Up: Monkey T-shirt Design ^_^ Gazing into the depths of your soul

The Monkey shirt design itself was very nice – with the psychedelic monkey head print complimenting the gray shirt material. The design was very clear, the colors were vibrant, and the print itself seemed durable even as I furiously scrubbed it.

TshirtPrinting.net offers screen printing in a variety of colors, designs and materials – they do Mens, Ladies and Kids t-shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Vests, Workwear and other Customized clothing!

Aside from the personalized designs, I greatly appreciate the personalized service that they provide – worlds apart and they made the effort to reach me to find out size concerns that I might have. This clearly shows that they are serious about doing good business.

For more details, you may get in touch with TshirtPrinting.net at 0800 046 7633. Their office is at Unit 26, Enterprise Ind Est, Woodburn Rd, Sheffield, S9 3JL (in the UK).

Updates to follow! - :)

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Drowning Equilibriums: Big Summer Giveaway: Official Contest Page

The excellent Aisa Paxie offers a BIG SUMMER GIVEAWAY at her blog - Drowning Equilibriums! Fabulous prizes will be given away to not one, not two, but 5 (4 local and 1 international!) lucky followers!

All you have to do is check out the Drowning Equilibriums: Big Summer Giveaway: Official Contest Page and follow the mechanics, specifically:

(1) Follow via Google Connect or Bloglovin'
(2) Answer: Which of the prizes would you like to win? Make sure to include your name, location and email address in the comments form.
(3) For additional entries: follow/add all the sponsors listed and repost the contest deets on her twitter account (@paxieness), facebook (@drowningequilibriums) or in your own personal blog.


Follow instructions and maybe, just maybe, you can be the lucky follower who'll bring home a prize-set ;)

Hot Summer Giveaway from LEVYousa.com!

Get ready for some Summer lovin'!  

Levy, of LEVYousa.com fame has an on-going Summer Contest Give Away! Here's your chance to win 2 Vouchers (valued at PhP2,000 each) for Underarm Laser Hair Removal at Le Californian Beau!

In order to qualify:

1. Follow LEVYousa through Google Friend Connect
2. Like LEVYousa in Facebook
3. And do any of the following:

• Post this statement on your FB wall "Have a chance to win 2 vouchers for Underarm Laser Hair Removal worth P4,000 at @LEVYousa" (make sure that you've properly tagged @LEVYousa).
• Blog about this contest and linking back to Levy's blog.

Good luck to all followers! Rock and Roll!

Little Miss Dress Up Blog Summer Giveaway 2011!

Little Miss Dress Up is at it again with a fabulous sizzling Summer Giveaway! By following Little Miss Dress Up on twitter, facebook, and follower her blog via Google Friend Connect and BLOGLOVIN' - TWO followers will get TWO items from the ARANAZ Summer 2011 Collection!

Visit the link for more details :)

 

Get ready for a hot, hot, hot Summer!

Twinners Reviews & Giveaways CANON Powershot A495 Giveaway!

Twinners Reviews & Giveaways has a special treat in store for its followers! In celebration of achieving its 1000th follower on Google and Twitter (soon!!!), Twinners will be giving away a CANON Powershot A495 Digital Camera!

Note that this special giveaway will only take effect once Twinners has reached 1000 followers in both Google AND Twitter. There are things to do to qualify for the giveaway, so visit the site in order to get the details.

This is one totally exciting giveaway!

Promo: Big Outlet Sale by Malibu Enterprises from Trip or Treats!

It's BIG... it's HUGE... it's MASSIVE! The Biggest Outlet Sale of the Year!
Trip or Treats has posted a blog entry in the link here.

Visit Trip or Treats to find out how you can get to join the BIG Outlet Sale by Malibu Enterprise for free!

This is going to be one EPIC ride!!!

Space

The space between us is real.
A bag in between,
a purse,
a pillow,
thick, suffocating, air…
As if skin touching was such an offense.
As if minds meeting were so taboo.
Always preoccupied with something else,
That being with me, loving me, becomes an after thought.
The space between us is real.
And it seems, I, am not.

2011 (c) Vida Antoniette M. Cuaresma

Lying

Awake
I lie to you
Pretending
My world is
Perfect

Asleep
I lie with you
Dreaming
My world was
Better





2011 (c) Vida Antoniette M. Cuaresma

Chasing After Loose Threads

Loose threads
Loose threads
Chasing after you

Empty hands
Grasping, failing

Wide eyes
Tearing

Losing loose threads
Losing (Lost) you





2011 (c) Vida Antoniette M. Cuaresma

Image and Likeness

Verse:
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" (Book of Genesis)

Reflection:
Earlier today I posted that as my FB status followed by "whose likeness then is in the thieves who ransack houses? in rapists? in murderers? in generals and their family who steal from the people who lay their lives for our country? in abusive employers and administrators? in corrupt politicians and officials?"

I couldn't get the verse out of my head. I just couldn't. So I reflected further on it and reflected on my post as well. Trying to wrap my brain around it, I asked myself, "do others see God in you?".

That question floored me. I realized that I kept trying to find God in others... but wasn't sure if others could find God in me. I keep trying to find the good in people, but am I showing the goodness of God through my own actions and words?

Yes, we live in a world where child-like innocence will be shattered, and trust will be abused. But instead of trying to find good people, why not be a good person? In wanting the world to become a better place, why not try to be a better person? It begins with one. It begins with changing myself. Today I start the change I want to see.

One La Salle Prayer:
Let me be the change I want to see, to do with strength and wisdom all that needs to be done... and become the hope that I can be.

Set me free from my fears and hesitations; grant me courage and humility; fill me with Spirit to face the challenge, and start the change I long to see.

Even if I am not the light, I can be the spark! In faith, service and communion,
let us start the change we want to see, the change that begins in me.

Live, Jesus, in our hearts forever!

Tears in the Rain

I cried

salty

shapeless

ugly

tears in the rain



[Yes, I cried in vain, hoping against hope, to one day see you again]



The moment you find them,

[my salty, shapeless, ugly tears]



only then shall I stop missing you

[only then shall I stop loving you...]




Vida Antoniette M. Cuaresma (c) 2011

- Vida