Chix & Tell

Red dot, Aunt Flo, Code red, Girl flu... Whatever you call your monthly visitor, the pain and inconveniences that come with it are just the same, tho at varying levels and depending on one's threshold for pain. And whoever mentioned that having a period is such a pain, we’re with you. While there’s no single cause of PMS and it’s a combination of many different factors from a low level of the hormone serotonin, thyroid dysfunction, poor or imbalanced nutrition, stress, environmental pollution, and lack of sleep, it’s a condition that reveals an imbalance in the body.   Pre-Menstrual Syndrome or (PMS) occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, a naturally occurring period immediately after an egg is released from the ovary and lasts from day 14 through day 28 of a normal menstrual cycle. While this is the duration where terrible mood swings, irritability, bloating, and other hosts of unpleasant physical manifestations happens, th...

Staying at the posh Nobu Hotel in the City of Dreams is one of the best perks you enjoy as a delegate of Blogapalooza - the biggest annual gathering of v/bloggers, content creators and influencers in the country today. I  must say that aside from the power-packed sessions and exciting collaborations at the Grand Ballroom, THIS is one of my motivations for signing up to Bloga! Who wouldn't want to indulge in Nobu's well -appointed, Japanese inspired hotel rooms , honey?  Our 36 sqm. room comes complete with two ultra-comfortable queen-sized beds, 47 inch LED TV, a fully stocked mini bar (which i dare not touch! 👅) a safe, iron and ironing board (yes, tumatanggap po ako ng palansahin! lels) Natura Bisse bath amenities, hair blower, hot and cold shower , soft bath towels , sosyal robes and more! This year, Joyce and I are sharing the room with three equally  gorgeous bloggers from Bacolod -Mia, Dhadha and Glady -who were so nice to save the win...

26 October 2018.  Thank God it's Friday for the Soxbloggers and I were over the top excited for our trip to the big City to take part in what prolly is the biggest gathering of v/bloggers, content creators and influencers in the country today : #ConnectedByBlogapalooza!  Bags packed , gadgets in, we tow in a row ready to check in for our Gensan -Manila flight courtesy of the event's official carrier : Philippine Air Lines, only to be told that we were on the wait list and that "... chances are high that you can't get on board  because of circumstances beyond our control.. ." I can barely hear the attendant while he was mouthing those words. My bubble thoughts were saying " call the blogamomma! " It appeared that there was a change of aircraft (to a smaller one) for this particular flight and the airline giant can only do so much to accommodate all the paying passengers (read: sponsored flight po kami! ☺) Thankfully, Ace Gapuz - the supergir...

A promise is given when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do and  Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual a.k.a Piolo Pascual-  the actor, film producer, singer , model and celebrity heartthrob whom we all know- knows just that.  Piolo is not only known for his impeccable talent and oozing charm. He is also known to be one of the most admired names in the industry knowing how well he keeps his relationship with his son, his family and friends. He believes that relationships are built on promises. The promise to love, to care, to secure, to protect as well as to provide. Be that as it may be, when financial troubles arise, bringing such promises to life becomes a challenge. HOW YOU MANAGE YOUR FINANCES MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Piolo shares, “Like any other person, I want to give my family the best life possible. I am a man of my word, that’s why I work hard and seize every opportunity that comes my way, but more than just earning money, it’s ho...

Jolly Heart Mate Brand Ambassador Donita Rose with the Philippine Heart Center Team Being good to your heart requires not just exercise but a good diet. This Nutrition Month, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil and the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) partnered, once again, to spread the gospel of delicious, heart-healthy food. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil Brand Ambassador Chef Donita Rose and Chef DJ Santos showed over a hundred guests in a recent Philippine Health Center seminar how to make Ube Champorado with fried danggit and Rib Eye Tapa dishes more heart-friendly using Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil. Jolly Heart Mate brand ambassador Donita Rose w/ resident chef DJ Santos “I believe we can enjoy good food while being healthy, specifically heart-healthy.” Chef Donita told the staff and patients of PHC. “We just need to be mindful of the ingredients we use to make the food that we love.” An ideal kitchen staple that...

We can describe moms in many ways—hard working, hectic, hurried. But how about healthy? Living and loving a balanced life these days is close to impossible, especially for mothers who wear many hats on a daily basis. That is why Jeunese Anion Sanitary Napkins- the first anion sanitary pad available in the retail market today -  sought the help of celebrity beauty queen turned tri-athlete Carlene Aguilar-Ocampo , for her tried and tested tips on how a hands-on mom like her, remains rock-solid while juggling with family, work, and other commitments. 1.         Make it a family affair. “ My three boys and I love spending time together in action. Not only we eat out, watch movies together, or go to the mall, we enjoy being on the move as well. Activities like wall climbing, swimming, and fun runs are just some of the things we love to do as a family!” said Carlene. “This way, we can take their eyes off their gadgets and look forward to ...

The country’s  leading provider of sleep solutions , Uratex , is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has just rolled out  #Project50  , a year-long Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program bannering the theme " Celebration Through Giving ".  To commemorate the brand's milestone, the foam and mattress giant is coming up with different activities and will be reaching out to provide a total of 2,500 mattresses to hospitals and nursing homes across the country extending the gift of comfort to the Filipinos, especially those who need it most such as hospital patients. Recently,  Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial  Regional Hospital (CLMMRH ) received 50 mattresses from Uratex.    Representatives of the foam solutions provider had the chance to visit CLMMRH   in Bacolod City  where Project  50 proved to be very timely and helpful because the hospital appeared to  cater to more than twice as much patient than thei...