#Flashbackfriday: When My Kid Turned 1 (ft. Metrodeal and Photobook )

 

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Few weeks from now, my child will be turning 2 and I just can’t imagine how time really flies so fast! And I have to keep up with it that is why I love taking photos because they are the only hardcopy of memories.

There’s a lot of ways on how to keep photos like in your smartphones, online storage, flask drives and hard drives but I still want the traditional one, a photo album. I want to have something that I can just pull out from the cabinet and look at it anytime.

As I was browsing the internet, ads pop out randomly and I saw this online store. It has variety of deals like really cheap deals and you’ll be afraid to take a risk because when it’s cheap, it’s scam but my friends told me it’s real.  Why not give it a try? So I purchased the cheapest of them all. At least, if I’ll lose Php 20, it is not that painful. But at the end of all the doubts, it was all worth it and I was really happy with Metrodeal and Photobook.

It was a “dream came true” to make a photo album through Photobook Philippines because they’ve mastered keeping memories in a modern way. Plus, I got a steal deal for only 20 pesos instead of 1200 pesos. Yass! So let me share you how I got it for my #FlashbackFriday: When my kid turned one. I really miss this part of my kid’s life.

How to buy Metrodeal voucher?

  1. Go to Metrodeal website here.
  2. Type your desired brand. (e.g. photobook) then choose from the deals.
  3. If you want what I availed, just choose the boxed item shown in the image below.metrodeal voucher
  4. Click “Buy Now” then proceed with Option 1 that only costs Php 20 which would originally cost Php 1200. What a great deal, right?
  5. You can either easily sign up with your Facebook or just type your information. how-to-shop-in-metrodeal
  6. Afterwards, you’ll going this (image below) seeing your discount and modes of payment. Then click “Submit Order”. checking-out
  7. I chose paypal because it’s the easiest (at least for me). No need to type so much info, just click and done.done-payment

***There’s a note that you need to print the voucher and show it upon item delivery. But in my experience, I didn’t. The most important thing you need to do is read the Fine Print on your voucher.

Now, on the fun part. It’s time to design! But before you proceed, I strongly suggest to organize your photos fisrt. Make a folder for it and number it according to your desired order. So much OC-ness but this is going to help you save time and effort.

Personally, I finished the album for 2 days but I only worked at night because it is my only time. You can do it in a day provided that you followed my suggestion and you’re free the whole day. As far as I can remember, I spent like 6 or 8 hours in total.

How to redeem Metrodeal Photobook voucher?

  1. Register an account in Photobook here. Make sure you chose your country.
  2. Once logged in, go back to your voucher and activate your code within the validity period through the link provided under Fine Print.  Remember that vouchers have expiry dates. For example, I purchased mine  2015-11-25 then it will expire on  2016-05-11 so that is 6 months. (If ever you can’t use it on time at least extend the validity before it expires. You can find that on Your Account > My Vouchers)
  3. Upon clicking the link, you see this and type what is needed. Your voucher code is at the upper right side of your voucher receipt.activate-metrodeal-voucher
  4. Afterwards, there will be a prompt that your “voucher is now activated”.
  5. Right away, you can “Start A Book” which is what you availed. The voucher is ONLY valid on your chosen voucher and not on any other item. If you like to do that, another payment will take place.start-a-book-at-photobook
  6. For starters like me, choose Online Readybooks. This saves time and they are all well-designed. you can choose from varieties of their categories and again, make sure to match it from what you availed.
  7. Congruent to my tod’s birthday theme “Disney Cars”, I went to Baby and Kids then chose “Livin’ To High Gear”.photobook-designs
  8. Then proceed with Personalize >Sign In (Photobook’s Online Designer) then Start designing!
  9. You can do many awesome editings in their software. It is like Photoshop at its “easiest”. You can just follow the layout or modify, add icon from the theme, change background, and so much more. Just explore and experiment! It’s fun ^_^start-design
  10. Once done, click Order on the upper right side then just Confirm and enter your Project Name. You can still see your projects if you want to duplicate or make another one/design.
  11. Just follow the command shown on the images below. Shipping fee for PH is Php 250.shopping-cartshippingredeem-metrodeal-voucher
  12. To get your voucher code, go  to My Account > My Vouchers > Copy code > Paste on Redeem box. Once verified, your payment will turn into zero leaving only your shipping fee. You can pay either via Credit Card or Paypal.
  13. Since this is just a sample because I did not screenshoot my previous order, just proceed to Confirmation and just wait for the Ship Out and Tracking Number that will be sent to your email and you can also track it in their website. (My Account > Track My Order)
  14. In my case, It arrived to me after 7 days.

Before that, I was confused when the messenger called me that I got a package from Malaysia. Upon opening it, I was like…”really, this came all the way from Malaysia? Nice.” I don’t know, that’s the messenger told me. Maybe they have centralized production area.

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I was really happy to see the outcome. The book was really pretty and it has a magazine-feels. I got more than what I paid for. It’s all worth it. Thank you Photobook Philippines and Metrodeal! Will be purchasing another one.

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How about you, do you love keeping memories?

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Belo Baby Must Try

 

Belo Baby Review

When I first saw Belo Baby in their TV commercial, I said I want to try the brand but it took me months before purchasing them because, first, it went out of stock in Lazada and Zalora, second, still not available in supermarkets and pharmacies here in our place, and lastly, I still have stocks ~ you know mommies: practicality.

(Plus Baby Snow Scarlet is soooo-per adorable)

So when I saw they’re in the store shelves of Save Wise, I was like crazy in smiling, finally. Personally, when shopping essentials, I have an involuntary attitude of “smelling before buying”. Scent has a big factor for me when buying stuffs, not always but majority. Upon smelling the lotion which I was first curious of, because it’s my first time to see a lotion for the face (sorry, ignorance); unfortunately, I didn’t like the scent together with the Hair and Body Wash. Although, a lot of mommies says it smells nice, but please no hate, it’s a personal thing. In spite of that, I can say it would be very suitable for thrifty moms because of its double purpose.

Moving on, what caught my nose’s attention is their bar soap and colognes (most especially). What I bought is the bar soap and cologne named Cool Drizzle that both cost Php 79.75 each.

Belo Baby Bar soap

I wanted to try this because I saw a photo of a baby whose rashes were gone after using this. It’s like a powder-made-soap because it smells like baby powder. The only downside of this product is that, it made my son cried for the first time when he accidentally touched his eyes while he has the bubbles in his hands from the soap. I think, I wouldn’t recommend it to active toddlers because they tend to rub their hands in their eyes. Newborns whom you have the full control and preschoolers vice versa could use this.

 

COLOGNE!!

Belo Baby Cool Drizzle Cologne

 

I love their cologne, it really smells good. Veon is loving it too! (Actually, I’m also using it whenever I don’t feel to wear the strong scents of perfumes)

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This is my favorite product from their line. I just sent a review to their website to let them know my happiness.

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Whatever product you would want purchase from Belo Baby, no worries because they’re…

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How about you, what is your favorite product from them? Do you agree with my cologne rating?

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Tiny Buds Haul

 

Tiny Buds Haul

This are not my first time to shop online for my tod but I would say this is my first haul. When you’re already a mother, this is where you would spend majority of your money. YOUR CHILD’S NECESSITIES!

Tiny buds Product ReviewTiny Buds Baby

1. After bites Natural Soothing Gel (1 month and up)

It says: A non-mentholated, non-greasy soothing gel carefully formulated with natural ingredients. Specially formulated to instantly soothe itchiness and redness from insect bites. It is free from Paraben, Petroleum, & Artificial Colors. Suitable for use on kids and babies with soft, sensitive skin. Safe to apply on other minor skin irritations like cuts and bruises too. Trusted by Pediatricians.

Baby bottle wash

        Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

PROS CONS
√ Mild soothing effect × Awful scent
√ Cute packaging  × Loose consistency, easily slips off
√ Leaves skin smooth

 

I say: This is not my first time to use this product. I’ve already purchased one at SM because when I saw it, I thought it would be perfect for my son since he is loved to be bitten by unseen insects and he keeps on scratching body parts. The feeling that you already did everything, spray here…spray there… but he is still itching? I hate that. That is why I purchased this one. And I would say, I love it that is why I bought another two of these! But I hope they have bigger size.

2. Tiny Fangs Kiddie Tooth Gel Stage 2 (6 month and UP)


It says: A Flouride-free tooth gel that comes in fun, fruity flavors to help prepare little ones for adult toothpastes! It helps prevent tooth decays and promote healthy gums. Stage 1 Non-Foaming Formula (Strawberry Banana) is made with food-safe natural ingredients. Once child can independently spit out tooth gel, you may now let the child use Stage 2 Low Foaming Formula ( Tutti Frutti).

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

PROS CONS
√ Prepares for adult toothpaste × Minty
√ Inviting packaging × Can’t be use until learns how to spit
√ Cleanse teeth

I say: I thought my son could already use this one because he is now 1 year old but until your child does not know how to spit off the particles formed during brushing, you can’t still use it. When he tried this one, he said, “hang hang” which he means minty. And for him minty is spicy which made him refuse to brush his teeth. So what I did is to minimally dilute it in water to lessen the taste. But I’ll go back to stage 1 for now.

3. Natural Hand Sanitizer – Sweet Orange Starfish

It says: Made from Fruit Alcohol. They effectively remove bacteria while being non-drying on skin. Sweet and fruity scents are mild on baby’s delicate nose.

  • non-sticky pocket-sized formula
  • baby’s clean hands are safe to put into mouth after use
  • can be used to clean toys and surfaces before playtime or feeding time

    Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    PROS CONS
    √ Smells good  × Rigid pump and singled hole  (when accidentally bounces back to eyes which made my kid cry)
    √ Safely cleanses sticky /dirty hands and even child’s stuffs

I say: I purchased this because whenever we eat outside, we can’t always access the wash room and I want to make sure my tod’s hands are clean before eating but I can’t let him use a typical alcohol or sanitizer.  So with this food safe cleaner, I can just pull out from my pocket. Tiny buds also has other two options; theTutti Frutti Crab and Pear Jellyfish.


Sample kit Tiny BudsAnd the “Sample Kit” that costs 95 pesos.

4. Liquid Laundry Wash for Babies

It says: Made from natural cleaning agents that keep baby’s clothes free from harsh chemicals. Trusted by Pediatricians.

  • Safe for Cloth Diapers
  • Machine & Hand-Wash Safe
  • Color Safe Formula
  • Recommended for babies & family members with sensitive skin
  • Keeps mommy’s hands soft too!

Liquid Laundry

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I say: It has mild scent which I can recommend for newborns’ clothes.

5. Fabric Softener for Babies

It says: Lovingly made with plant-based softeners that leave baby’s clothes, sheets and laundry Soft and Fluffy to the touch.

Fabric Softener

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I say: Just like the Liquid Detergent, has scent that wouldn’t irritate your baby’s nose yet smells good. I used it in clothes that I washed with Liquid and Powder Detergent separately and let it dry in a close area without the sunlight…result? They did pretty amazing scent.

6. Baby Bottle and Utensil Wash 

It says: A natural cleaner that easily washes leftover milk and food from baby’s bottles, utensils & breastfeeding accessories without using harsh chemical cleansers. Our special food-safe formula is completely water-soluble and leaves no foul odors.

Baby bottle wash

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PROS CONS
√ Food safe × Pricey
√ Multipurpose cleaner

I say: This is the very first Tiny Buds product I used which I bought from Lazada when they had a deal of Buy 1 Take 1. Veon as still a newborn before. I even influenced the wife of my brother-in-law to use a separate wash like this rather than typical household dishwasher which she is unaware it exist even though they live in Canada where people are little bit O.C.

7. Laundry Powder for Babies (0 month and up)

It says: It is lovingly made with Natural Cleaning Agents that are biodegradable and leave no chemical residues. Safe to use on baby’s laundry without irritating delicate skin. It is also recommended to wash the clothes of kids and family members with sensitive skin too!

Laundry Powder

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I say: From outside the box, I can really tell it smells good. The scent I can say, “Aha! I know this. It’s Tiny buds.” It’s distinctive. I love the fresh fragrance; it maintains a baby’s natural scent and I prefer this scent than the Liquid Detergent.

8. Rice Baby Powder (0 month and up)

It says: A premium quality baby powder made from 100% real rice grains. This biodegradable and hypoallergenic baby powder is completely free from harmful talc and other chemicals. It repels water which allows sweat to evaporate naturally and it is also rich in protein and amino acids. This makes Tiny Buds Rice Baby Powder perfectly unique in keeping baby’s skin healthy, fresh, moisturized and dry from perspiration. Tiny Buds Rice Baby Powder is internationally awarded and trusted by Pediatricians.

Rice powder

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I say: I’m curious with this powder due to its “best seller” label. That is why I purchased the sample kit to try it first. The powder has very fine texture and I highly recommend for newborns since they have sensitive nose because it doesn’t have a strong scent yet keep your baby fresh.

9. Tiny Fangs Kiddie Tooth Gel Stage 1 (0 month and 5 months)

It says: Delicious flouride-free toothgel that kids will love! 100% Food Safe in case swallowed by baby. Made with xylitol to help protect teeth from cavities and bacteria. Trusted by pediatricians and dentists to build good oral habit

  • strawberry-banana flavor
  • for 0-6 months old
  • no mint, no bubbles

Tooth gel Stage 1

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PROS CONS
√ Food safe even when swallowed × Pricey
√ No mint, no bubbles
√ Tastes good

I say: One of my Tiny Buds favorites, it’s like a gel candy and my son loves this. I don’t have to worry if ever he’ll swallow it since it’s food safe and contains xylitol which can also be found in teething gels.

Shopping Experience with Tinybudsbaby.com

Tiny buds Baby

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Customer Service: Facebook private message

Courier: Xend x LBC

Delivery: 4 days (Provincial)

Why not perfect 5? Here is my shopping story.

order receipt

I made an order on July 05, 2016 which I automatically get an order receipt sent to my email afterwards. They have 2 options for mode of payment; it is either Paypal or Bank transfer (BDO and BPI). As you can see, I chose Bank Transfer which is another transaction. They’ll not ask for your bank details in their website rather they will provide their banks’ details for you to deposit on either over-the-counter or online banking which I did. They have conditions after your order confirmation.

Additional Instructions:
– Please use your Order ID as the payment reference
– After payment, please email a scanned copy or photo of your deposit slip to info@tinybudsbaby.com
– If the deposit slip was not emailed within 3 business days, your order will be automatically cancelled from our system

So I paid after 2 days (July 07, 2016-Thursday) then I am waiting for a confirmation which I should be receiving automatically right after, like the order receipt but I did not receive any email in my inbox coming from them which is a minus point. So I waited but I did update them on facebook through private messaging on same day. I’m glad that they are very responsive in FB but unfortunately, not in email. They said thank you and waits for my review. But that is not the response I am expecting, it’s the payment receipt and shipment details. After 2 days with no update, I decided to  follow up again which you must not normally be begging of with big name products because they must know the standards. So they replied, “We will process your order on Monday as we are unable to serve orders over the weekend (Smiley face)”. And I was like, I paid Thursday and that is weekday and tomorrow is another weekday. They don’t have any rule or shipping schedule to declare they ship or process orders on Mondays only so I assume they do it everyday. Another turn off.

I am really persistent in following up because I know the flow, I am an online seller but not like them whose name is in the A-list which they should be more than I am. I still did not receive any payment receipt neither shipping details, and they already shipped it on July 11 without any notice and replied to me on the next day? -_- They must do that on the day they shipped it.

Anyways, moving on. They said I’ll receive my items within or after 10 business days outside Metro Manila which is normal in XEND and LBC but came to me after 3 days which is pretty fast (plus points!). So I updated them immediately same day I received it. And upon checking my email on the next day, there! …the receipt is sent. You makin’ me laugh Tiny Buds, I already received my items and it’s just now that you’ll gonna send me this. C’mon. And still, no tracking number mentioned. How could buyers track their parcel? These are the fields they should improve. This is a constructive criticism. I really like Tiny Buds but please be “more” for your clients.

To mommies out there, I would suggest that if you are near establishments that sell Tiny Buds like SM, it is better to buy in physical store if you don’t like this experience. Their products are also sold in many well-known shopping malls. But if you’re like me who is a stay-at-home/provincial mom, just communicate and follow up. It is the best thing that you could do, at least you don’t have to go outside and face air pollution and sun burn. Haha. Just need to pay 150 though.

CONCLUSION: If you are a first timer or soon-to-be-mom, Tiny Buds is really a lovely brand you can add to your checklist. 

So what is your favorite Tiny Buds item? How’s your experience? Hope you enjoyed it with your kiddos!

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First time at SampleRoom.ph

 

Free products from Sample Room

I’m a regular youtube viewer and a subscriber to well-known youtubers like Janina Vela, Anne Clutz, Isha Borromeo (Purpleheiress) and Say Tioco to name a few. And having this “unboxing pink box craze” wants me to have it too!

Straight to the point? It’s the Palmolive Naturals and everyone is pointing out to Sample Room where you can get trending product sample and sometimes, the full size for free! Their motto “Try Before You Buy” is something to take advantage of.

What is sample room

Since I already have an account from sample room which I first encountered in facebook and google search, I quickly checked if the product is still available because girls are going gaga in getting the products first that is why they easily go out of stock.

Log in

But if you are a newbie, just hit the Log In / Register button on the upper right portion of their website and choose the NEW MEMBER.

Their form is quite different from other sign ups that only require names and password. It’s kinda thorough since they really value reviews and authenticity. Here, to prepare you.

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And upon successful registration, you’ll automatically get 100 points to use in shopping free samples; which by the way, every products has certain points. The points serve like a cash. Here’s what I availed with my points.

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As you can see, I ordered July 14, 2016. Unfortunately, you’ll pay the handling fee which tells you it’s not totally free.

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In my case since I’m outside MM, I paid 150 for the shipment.

What are the payment methods available?

a. Paypal

b. G-Cash

c. Smart Money

d. Over-the-counter local bank deposit (BDO and BPI only) (only applicable to Monday- Thursday except holidays)

And they have schedule for the delivery.

Shipping

I thought my order will be shipped out by Tuesday since I ordered at 2pm of Thursday, but when I checked my email, I got a tracking number from Xend on that very same day which made me happy and excited because I’ll be getting them earlier than expected. By the way, the tracking number will be directly sent by Xend, not from Sample Room and since I only shopped from them, I obviuosly knew it’s from SR.

For metro pips, it will take 3-4 days before you’ll recieve it; but for outsiders, it’s 4-7 days which I got mine for 7 days.

Palmolive Naturals Intensive Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

 

Mini Unboxing ^_^

Still can't get over with this "pink overload" box💓

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Dear Beauté Himawari by Kracie, Oil in Shampoo & Conditioner (volume & repair)

Dear Beaute Himawari Oil in Shampoo (Volume & Repair) Review

To get back your points, you have to review the products. And make sure you already used them for at least 5 days. Each product has different features which will be your basis in giving your feedback.

Palmolive Natural Intensive Moisture Review

Palmolive Naturals Intensive Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Himawari

Dear Beauté Himawari by Kracie, Oil in Shampoo & Conditioner Review

Upon successful submission, you’ll get 1 point + 1 point (approved review) + 70 points (original points of product availed).

Thanks

I think it would take at least 24 hours to be approved.

Approved review

If you want more products to avail, you can purchase their VIP membership that only costs Php 649 for 1000 points. You’ll get the best out of it because it has many benefits.

If you have further queries, just go in their FAQs.

Are you a Sample Roomate? What’s your favorite free product from them?

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Change The Way You See Beauty

 

HOW TO TAKE A PERFECT SELFIE

Who’s getting old? Not me! I mean yes, me! I just turned 24 and I feel like the “need” to take a selfie? Hehe Everyone wants to look pretty on their birthdays especially if you’re already a mother and people judge you as you age. Well, ladies all across the world, let’s take a perfect selfie. And here are 5 must-haves to have that!

  1. CAMERA. Use the back camera of your smartphone because it will give the real details. Front camera mostly give blur and fake features of your face so let’s go natural. Unless, it’s a selfie camera with enhanced function like Huawei P9.

  2. NATURAL LIGHT. Not flourescent, not flashlight but nature’s sunlight~ the perfect light…always. Go outside or in your window to get that illumination to strike in your face.

  3. MONOTONOUS BACKGROUND. Why? Because it will give all the spotlight to your face…and brighten ups too! Also, make sure there are no photobombers either people or thing like your rug or empty can. You know what I mean.

  4. PERFECT ANGLE. Find your “beauty side”. It could be the left side of your face or the whole, it doesn’t matter  as long as you feel gorgeous on that particular pose, then work it!

  5. RIGHT APP. When I say perfect, you must have all the tools. So installing an app would give you that “pak ganern” selfie and I really like this FotoRus which is an all-in-one photo editor. 

    I super love it because I don’t need to install separate apps just for editing my photos in different aspects! I can do every single thing that I want from filters to stickers. But ladies, DO NOT OVERDO!

    Just go to your Playstore and look for this icon FotoRus-for-Android-1

And you’ll see this in its home page.

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My favorites are the ones in the box. Collage, Sticker, Beauty and Paintlab. And I am sure, you’ll love them too!

Here’s how they work.

1 Collage

COLLAGE (INSTAMAG)

I use this all the time. I don’t need aa adobe photoshop expert’s skills. Just few clicks and tada! You can use filters in each photos and it got tons of pre-made templates for your mode.

STICKER

Either a photo or

Perfect selfie

a video, this is so pretty awesome. You don’t even need a snapchat for this.

Sinong matanda?! 😅 Thank you Da @teamvaleriojr sa lahat ng effort mo !!! I❤U.

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BEAUTY

This is basically every girls are looking for. It does a lot of touch ups and an instant make up for those who doesn’t know how to apply, forgot to, or has a crappy light (but still needs to look gorgeous).

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It can also enhances your make up especially your skin.

3a Beauty

PAINTLAB

This is one of its new features and it is amazeballs! Haha you got a painter at the tip of your hands. It’s magic.

4 PaintLab

But, let us not end here. Breaking the rules has always been a game to people who wants to stand out. Just like what I mentioned in my 1st must have, the Huawei P9.

When buying smartphone, I always look for these top 3 features:

1. Slim and sleek

Will easily slide into my pocket or bag

 2. EXCELLENT CAMERA

I super love taking photos

(and a super bonus of)

3. PINK

Loyal to it

And watching this catchy commercial starring Scarlett Johansson and Henry Cavill where they keep sending photos to each other especially noticing the 2 little squares at the back of the phone is really interesting.

Then at the end of it revealing the name and the colors, I was like…HUAWEI AGAIN??? I am a fan of the brand starting from its Huwaei P6 and now, they made another product to love. It has all the features on my checklist! And I believe every girls too.

Huawei P9

Huawei P9’s camera is co-engineered with Leica. It has dual lenses that produces high quality photos and allow users to take amazing monochrome, slo-mo, colored, light painting photos among others. With these, it will really “Change the Way You See Mobile Photography”.

Honestly, mine too. It changed my perspective on  having  beautiful selfie. Taking it on a low light or using front camera? That is definitely not a problem with Huawei P9.

Following all the 5 must-haves, here’s my instafamous perfect selfie! I just used the sticker to put drama and a filter from IG. Be real and natural, that is the essence of selfie!

PS. Follow me on IG. @pinkkittymom

Have fun and strike that perfect pose!

 

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Tech-Trending: Pokémon Go is already in the Philippines!

 
Pokemon Go Philippines
It’s been more than a week since Pokémon Go has been released in the Philippines. (Also, the hearth-breaking time my blog crashed so I need to rewrite and redesign every little thing, grr!) It became the global phenomenal app game up-to-date in just a span of months and Filipino pips are gettin’ into the craze.
So, as soon as I saw a friend’s post in facebook of her trying to catch a Bulbasaur, I rushed to my Playstore and checked. Finally, an “install” button is waiting for my click on that very moment of release date.
Well, why not give it a try? At least, when my chilren will ask me in the future about the game, I can say words of game wisdom. LoL!
But before we move on to my “How to Play Pokémon Go”, here are simple nice-to/must-know about Pokémon and the game.

5 facts about Pokémon

  1. Pokémon was created by Satoshi Tajiri which was inspired by his hobby of collecting insects during his childhood days. The main character well-known as Ash Ketchum is Tajiri himself.
  2. The transition of “Pokémon” started from Pocket Monsters: Red & Green to Pocket Monsters: Blue and finally shortened to Pokémon Red and Blue all in the same year of 1996.
  3. The japanese translation of Pocket monster is pokettomonsutā which sounds almost the same.
  4. The most controversial 38th epidose of Pokémon anime Season 1 named Dennō Senshi Porygon was banned due to a clip where there were red and blue flashing lights that caused photosensitive epilepsy to numerous Japanese viewers known as “Pokémon Shock”
  5. Pikachu as the pokémon mascot is 1 foot and 4 inches tall,  weighs 13 pounds, and having the popularity in Japan as the counterpart of USA’s Mickey Mouse.

5 facts about Pokémon Go

  1. The idea stemed from April Fool’s Joke of Google way back in 2014 called as the “Pokémon Challenge” using the Google Map to win a job as Pokémon Master.
  2. You only have to catch  250 pokémons to register in your pokédex in the game out of 721 revealed fictional creatures in Pokémon world. (More to come on November 2016)
  3. Only when you reach Level 5 you can to battle in a Pokemon gym and join a team among Team Valor (Red-Moltres) lead by Candela, Team Mystic (Blue-Articuno) lead by Blanche and Team  Instinct (Yellow-Zapdos) lead by Spark.
  4. It beat the revenue record of Clash of Clans and Candy Crash amounting to $200 million just in its first month.
  5. In target month of September, Pokemon Go Plus will be released. It is a bluetooth-abled device that vibrates when a pokémon is near, eliminates the danger of always looking at your phone.

    Pokémon in the Philippines

  • The first appearance of the anime series in PH television was in 1999 that is why if you’re a 90s kiddo like me, then you must be familiar with pokémon.
  • Ash who is a male character is actually dubbed by female Filipino-Swiss voice actress, singer and DJ Klariz Magboo also known as Kara Karinyosa at Yes FM 101.1.
  • Now, it is aired again for its new episode on the same network, GMA – Pokémon Black and White: Rival Destinies.Pokemon
  • Since PG is a GPS-required app game, everyone needs internet so Smart and Globe as top telecom companies will spoil the Filipino trainers with a month FREE DATA.

#GlobePokemonGo

Our Pokémon journey to be the best continues!

Starting August 20, enjoy FREE 1 month access to#GlobePokemonGo via #GlobeSwitch!glbe.co/Globe-Switch

‪#‎SmartPokemonGO‬

Smart Trainers, we are upping the game and we will extend FREE Pokémon GO for all Smart subscribers from August 14 – September 15, 2016. This is for all Prepaid, Postpaid, Bro and Infinity subscribers on iOS and Android.

No catch, no fine print, no registration needed. Just download the Pokémon GO app and catch ’em all! ‪#‎SmartPokemonGO‬

So here is how I played it. Watch here:

Pokémon Go Release Dates

(check if your country is included)

2016. 7. 6 USA, Australia and New Zealand

2016. 7. 13 Germany

2016. 7. 14 United Kingdom

2016. 7. 15 Italy, Spain, and Portugal

2016. 7. 16 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland

2016. 7. 17 Canada

2016. 7. 19 Puerto Rico

2016. 7. 22 Japan

2016. 7. 24 Hong Kong, France

2016. 8. 3 Latin America and Carribbean Islands

2016. 8. 5 Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines***, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau

 *** Filipino citizens said that the game became available on the next day.
Have you tried playing the game? How many Pokémons have you caught? I’ll be glad to know! Comment below.
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Jollibee Mini Managers Convention 2016

 
How to Join Jollibee Mini Managers Camp
Wave to all the moms out there whose kids loves Jollibee!
Before the month of May ends, I just want to share my experience during the Jollibee Mini Managers Convention last May 28, Saturday at SM City Tarlac.
3 days before the event, one of the crews in Jollibee Camiling Branch approached me while we  (with Veon~my tod^_^) were having our lunch and offered me to buy a ticket for the aforementioned event. It was effortless for her making sales talk to me because I just bought it right away for my kiddo.
Ticket
What I expected in the event was that it would be like a workshop with tables surrounded and the center stage or hosts are at the center but when we got there by 10:30am (event started at 9am) it was this…
A research about and before an event is one of the realizations I could remind myself because the night before it, I was really tired, slept and just took it for granted. It was really crowded. It was just me and my tod so the situation definitely challenged me. And c’mon Tala, it’s a convention.
I strongly advise that if you are going to a crowded event, best not to bring kids at least under 2 years old and if you really like to attend, bring someone with you to accompany you. Stay away from the crowd or find a place that you can still breathe and move. This is very important.
Anyway, going back to our arrival and after registering, we were given a meal composed of 2 for mom and child~1 piece chicken with rice and 1 piece burger patty with rice and 2 zesto tetra pack juices (maybe they ran out of soda) as a complimentary food of the ticket I bought for Php250. Not bad.
After getting the meal , we went down into the Activity Center just below the ground floor and we sitted at the middle of the whole people. It was almost lunch time and we were already hungry from our 45-minute travel from Camiling to Tarlac City excluding the waiting time in the terminal. Wooh!
Thanks to my long time friend since elementary; Joyce, for being with us even just during the back and forth travel time.
Follow her on snapchat @elifernt
Veon drank his juice and while eating his meal, he vomited! I was like… MOM IN A FLASH! I was just disappointed that of all the people there, even just the crews who are just standing beside us, did not dare to help. And what they did was offered me to buy the Mini Manager’s uniform for 400 pesos. I don’t know what to feel. Just really disappointed of their attitude.
But I’m proud that I’ve handled that “unexpected event” all by myself and still let my child experience the best of the event could offer.
Aside from that dance performance of the Jollitown characters composed of Jollibee, Popo, Yum, Twirlie and Hetty, there were also performances from Jollibee Kiddie Club members like singing and dancing. Followed by raffle draws with limited edition Jollibee novelty item as prizes.
All I did was just eating… and watching… like in cinema, haha! Yes. That is it. But Veon enjoyed the music while dancing…
 and seeing Jollibee…
 Jollibee
and friends.
Twirlie and Yum
Twirlie and Yum
Popo
Popo
Hetty
 Hetty
And would not forgot his ferocious act on getting the balloons!
After the event, we went to the Food Court to enjoy the other meal and the rest of the day. It was a good feeling that even though I don’t like the event, Veon was happy and that already…made me happy too. I still love Jollibee but not what “happened” on that day.
A picture with Jollibee again for remembrance.
With Jollibee
P.S.
The convention was like a culminating event for the 6-day Jolibee Mini Manager’s Camp. Unfortunately, the camp was just for 4-7 years old and exclusive for Jolly Kiddie Club. This was the thing I’m expecting that was already done.
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TeGreen 97 ~ The Best Green Tea in the Market (antioxidant, weight loss and skin care)

 
The Best GREEN TEAin the Market
Hi pretty kittens!
I’ve been into a little research this past few days about this product that I’ve used and will share my very own experience using it since my last post about weight loss on Garciania Cambogia.
This one is quite thorough because this product is said to be the “Magic Capsule” which could really help a lot of people with their health in many aspects.
More than your fingers could ever count, Green tea also known as Camellia Sinensis  has so many health benefits that could offer to man. It was discovered thousands of years ago from its country origin; China, which mainly spread through Asia and gradually, all over the world.
Personally, I am a GREEN TEA FANATIC but not ADDICT. LOL! This is due to preparation before drinking it. Although you can buy instant beverages in the market, of course, staying at home and requiring cups and cups of it everyday  would give you the choice of hot-water-green-tea-bag-drip-it-process.
Also, I love eating healthy foods even though they don’t taste good which you can say a lot of them shares same feature and tea is one of which. I mean, let us be honest, green tea is bitter but thankfully of years passed by, the taste improved and so with other healthy foods. And the best part, they are placed into CAPSULES for convenience.
Aside from my child, losing weight after giving birth is one of my priorities (ALSO desperation) right now. I know, its been a year since then but I’m still in the process. For others especially celebrities, this struggle is such a piece of cake (not the exercise part but the money and time) because they have their nannies with them to look after their child and go to gym, buy a program for their weight loss and so much more options they can afford. As to me, I’m a full-time-stay-at-home-mom and worst, my husband is away from us and I have NO NANNY.
So who wouldn’t want a convenient way to lose weight, right?
Garcinia helped me a lot but purchasing it abroad is hassle. That is why of all my internet researches, I found this NEW (to me) form of green tea. Everyone is used to its traditional form that I mentioned a while ago but this one is actually all over the place of  GREEN TEA TREND.

What is Tegreen 97?

Best green tea is Tegreen 97
QUANTITY: 30 and 120 capsules per bottle
PRICE: 30 caps = Php 2000
120 caps = Php 6000
Technically,
Tegreen 97 provides a highly concentrated, proprietary extract of green tea catechins to help protect your body at the cellular level.
Modern science has identified powerful antioxidants in green tea called polyphenols. One group of polyphenols called catechins is particularly potent and is highly effective at neutralizing free radicals at the cellular level. Catechins support healthy cell function while providing a providing antioxidant protection to critical cell structures such as DNA.
~www.nuskin.com
Basically, it is a green tea in a capsule.

What is  the “97” in Tegreen 97?

Tegreen 97® is one of the most potent antioxidant supplements on the market with a 97% polyphenol content, 65% catechins. Each Tegreen 97® capsule contains the catechin equivalent of approximately seven cups of green tea and is 99.5 percent caffeine free.
~www.nuskin.com
See that? It is the percentage of polyphenol and also the percentage of catechins is stated above.
catechin and polyphenols

 What is really the meaning of antioxidant and a lot of people are so into it?

any of various substances (as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol) that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides and that include many held to protect the living body from the deleterious effects of free radicals
~Merriam Webster
Antioxidants may possibly reduce the risks of cancer. Antioxidants clearly slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
~MedicineNet.com
Tegreen’s main purpose is for cell protection due to its antioxidant property but MY PURPOSE on trying this product is because of its another benefit that is widely loved by figure-conscious women.
Additionally, catechins have been demonstrated to cause a thermogenic effect that enhances the body s metabolic rate.
~www.nuskin.com
Pharmanex (the company behind the production of Tegreen 97) conducted a study to prove this and was presented in American Heart Association’s 6th Annual Conference on year 2005.

What is the purpose of the study?

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Tegreen 97® in enhancing insulin sensitivity and improving glucose-lipid metabolism. In addition, the research examined the effects of the proprietary green tea supplement in lowering body weight and weight of abdominal fat and inhibiting angiogenesis, which is the formation and differentiation of blood vessels, a key pathological process in the development of abnormal cells. Angiogenesis is hypothesized to play an important role in being overweight.
~www.nuskin.com

And what is the result?

An experimental study found that Pharmanex® Tegreen 97® may help blood sugar control and body fat burning properties.

The results of this study are very meaningful in building a greater body of knowledge related to two significant health issues today: weight gain and lack of blood sugar control.
~Dr. Joe Chang, President of Pharmanex.
We have shown with this and other studies that Tegreen 97 can have a significant beneficial effect in managing these two health conditions.
~Dr. Josh Zhu,  senior director of clinical R&D for Pharmanex; Chief Researcher
And numerous studies where Tegreen97 was used can be read here.
So, this is not JUST A GREEN TEA that I just wanted to take and I never expected it has these proofs.
And now, here is

MY 14-DAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGEMy 14-Day weight loss challenge

My DIET was VERY SIMPLE. As you can see in the photo, my main meal was FITNESSE cereal with the STAR of the show; Tegreen.
And the following…
  • I ate MAINLY 3 times a day with cereal using non-fat milk. But with SMALL FREQUENT MEALS whenever I feel hungry.
  • Snacks were fruits, instant foods like baked mac, pasta, etc.
  • NO RICE, NO FATTY FOOD, NO CHICKEN SKIN, NO SODA, NO CHOCOLATE POLICY.
  • Lemon water as my thirst quencher.
  • I still ate viands, but JUST VIANDS. Again, NO RICE.
weight loss program
But…
  • I did NOT EXERCISE. The exercise that I considered was playing with Veon (basketball, chasing, carrying a 17-kg tod). Yes, THAT IS IT. LOL!
Take note that my last weight from garcinia was 63 kgs. I lost 2 kgs in 2 months.

So, how many capsules did you take a day? 

With this usage on the back label,
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to four (4) capsules daily; preferably one (1) to two (2) each morning and evening with food. Maximum recommended serving of four (4) capsules daily (1,000 mg). Do not exceed 1,200 mg green tea in combination with other green tea containing supplements. Store in a cool dry place.
I only took 2 capsules a day as the least quantity to see if it will still have an effect even at its lowest.

Any result?

Yes! For a weight loss challenge with NO EXERCISE to still lose weight is an ACHIVEMENT.
I lost 2 kilos in just 2 weeks / 14 days compared to my last which is for 2 months. From 63 kilos to 61 kilos!
Also, I noticed a good difference in my metabolism. I pooped once to twice a day. That is regular and a sign of good metabolism which helps in losing weight.
As mentioned by Kimberly Synder, a nutritionist and a New York Times best-selling author, that “You should go at least once a day, though twice a day is ideal.”
If you want to lose weight more than I did, remember this…
80% diet and 20% exercise
I am happy with my results and I can say…

I highly recommend Tegreen 97 not just for women but also for men.

Last thing, least to my knowledge that Pharmanex Tegreen 97 can actually enhance the appearance of skin. Just on the year 2010, they again conducted a clinical study for 2 years gaining a conclusion of …
Tegreen 97®—the super antioxidant product from Pharmanex—can be a champion for your skin. Polyphenol antioxidants in Tegreen 97®, topically applied or taken as a supplement, can help defend your skin against free radical damage and ultraviolet rays. Additionally, it helps to promote healthy collagen and elastin integrity. Adding Tegreen 97® to your skin care regimen may lessen the effects of age-related skin damage.
~www.nuskin.com

IT ALSO HAS ANTI-AGING AND SPF FEATURES TOO. AMAAZING!

Also like Garcinia, Tegreen works at its BEST WEIGHT LOSS HELPER with Metabotrim.
 metabotrim
Product description says…
The most innovative fat fighter on the market-Metabotrim®!
Maintains normal blood sugar levels, promotes fat metabolism, supports a healthy metabolic rate, and promotes energy levels for workouts. Because it supports fat metabolism in several different ways, Metabotrim® will work for you.
~www.nuskin.com
Another product review you can read is by Kristie Manning.
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If you want a 5% off, just purchase here and click SHOP NOW to order ^_^
Just use the code ~ PKM5

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Blogging 101 ~ MUST HAVES before starting a blog

 
Blogging 101
This is the  EPISODE 1 of my START A BLOG SERIES. A lot of interested people that I know wants to dive into the world of blogging and asking me the same question…“How to start a blog?”
Well, for me, you should not start with HOW but asked first “WHY” and “WHAT”.
But before we move to that part, let me share you my own story.

When did you start blogging?

I started blogging January 2015.

And “Why”?

Here we go. This question is the very first thing that pushes a person to be a blogger.
I started blogging after I gave birth to Veon; that was October 2015 but not exactly right after it. The feeling of being a first time mother gave me the joy of sharing my own experiences to the whole world. It was mixed emotions.
I have to adjust from taking good care of myself, my child and my husband so it took just 2 months before I decided to let my words be out in the world wide web.

Where did you learn blogging?

It was when 2008 that I joined a pageant in our town and the final question to us TOP 5 was…
What is blogging?
I can’t remember my exact answer but that time, I was really aware of what is happening around our country by watching news regularly. Of course, that is also part of being prepared to become a beauty queen, awareness and vigilance.
In that year, there was a controversy about an Australian who shares a money issues with a Filipino in his blog which I just watched in ABS-CBN wherein they reported the news and also, explained basics things to the public the must-knows about a blog.
As far as my existence in watching television is concern HAHA, I think that was the first time blogging was introduced to media (I was highshool then). But did you know that there are already MORE THAN 112.8 million blogs worldwide in that year. haha This is also a trivia to me.
So my answer was…

Blogging is like a public diary.

It tells something about yourself,who you are, your opinion and anything that comes out in your mind.

and elaborate…blah and blah..
This is not the exact but the first sentence was and the main point is there. (btw. those words gave me the crown. Lucky me!) And that was the birth of blogging in my head but the idea of doing it came after 8 years.
So now, let us proceed with our main topic for today.

BASIC MUST-HAVES

BEFORE STARTING A BLOG

I’ll just divide it into 2 steps but on step 2, there is the important list you must accomplish.

Step 1. SELF-ASSESSMENT

Why do you want to be a blogger?

To publicize your everyday adventure, to make an advise for parents, to showcase your fashion style or own photographs, to set your own shop or offer services like take your facebook online shop to the next level?

Is sharing or helping others your passion?

Are you willing to allot time and exert effort  to write? 

Are you creative enough to write unique articles?

Every individual has their own answer but be sure you stand with your WHY. And put that in your mind because that will be your guide as you rock your way to blogosphere.

Are you sure you want to start a blog?

If yes, then brace yourself for the next step. So the next BIG question is…

What do you need to start a blog?

Step 2. COMPLETE THE LIST

This part is  more on materials and is technical. This list is for beginners. You are just starting so let us make things at its simplest way. You can do them simultaneously or in order but I strongly suggest follow my numbers.
BLOGGING 101
  1. NOTEBOOK AND PEN. These materials are most of the time neglected in many “How to start a blog” checklists but are really ESSENTIAL. At anytime of the day, an idea could pop out of your mind and not taking it down would make you just forget it, right? That is being ORGANIZE. Electronics needs to be switched on and so but with a note and a pen, you could just put EVERYTHING in a notebook and make sections of it to categorize your thoughts and for easy access. As soon as you hit your laptop, then you can save time in making your content since you already have a draft using paper and pen method. as an initial one.
  2. GADGET. This is obvious but I just want to emphasize that LAPTOP is still the best device you need for blogging and great if you have desktop, but the thing… is you cannot bring it anywhere. Smartphone, tablets are just for updating or making a quick draft if carrying a laptop is hassle. But to finish a post is for the laptop’s final job. Also, showing ownership of your blog, it is good to have a CAMERA to share your personal perspective of things especially with travel and fashion blogs.
  3. NICHE. This is  choosing a specific topic or field you want to talk about on your blog like Fashion, Sport, Travel, Motherhood,Technology, Shopping and so much more. Make sure that it is your own PASSION and not because you are pushed to do it. Find happiness in your blog.
  4. DOMAIN NAME. This is basically your “BLOGNAME”. This will define your personality and what your blog is all about. One line, 1-3 words is already a good one. Simple and accurate description of who you are and what you can offer to the world.
  5. OWN PHOTO. Your PORTRAIT that you will use in your about page for the world to see your very own face ^_^ or an HD landscape for your welcome page. Also, LOGO to personalized your brand or for your favicon, GRAPHICS for your products authenticity and other photos that you yourself captured and edited.
  6. EMAIL. Sign up for an email account to use in all softwares, websites  and as your contact. Email is very important because is always REQUIRED in many different sites and also your gateway to start blogging. I personally recommend to sign up for GOOGLE account since they got variety of applications to manage your stuffs other than gmail like playstore for androids, google plus as social link, youtube for vlogs, google docs for office works and many more.
  7. GRAVATAR. This is an alien word for SELF-IDENTITY PHOTO. This is what I am talking about in #5 because you’ll gonna need your own photo to insert here as your “globally recognized image”. When you comment in other’s blogs or any site that recognizes Gravatar, it automatically links to your site without even typing all you personal information.
  8. BLOGGING PLATFORM. What does it mean? A blogging platform is the software or service that you use to publish your content onto the internet in the form of a blog. Simply means it is where you lay your contents and manage your site. Examples are Tumblr, Blogger, and the widely used and recommended by all professionpinkkittymom themeal bloggers is WORDPRESS.
  9. BLOG THEME. Also called as “Blog design”. Like your own phone, you can customized the appearance of your blog. Choose from FREE to paid themes that will speak up for your style and personality. As you can see, I am using a FREE THEME from angiemakes.com named Mary Kate. Also, she has a lot of super lovely themes if you got an extra budget for your blog.
  10. HOSTING SITE. I personally call them the bh-ppc-banners-dynamic-120x240“Technical Guys” because they do the job for your technical needs in terms of maintaining a space for your site in the world wide web.  They manage your blog to be searched , read and known globally in the internet which an ordinary blogger can’t do by himself. As a beginner, GoDaddy is commonly used since it is a budget-friendly hosting site which I used for now but as their customer service is poor as rated by many. My blog goal is to transfer to BLUEHOST because it is “THE BEST” especially if you want your blog to be on the top together with the famous and well-known sites. Also, even you are just starting, go for it if you got enough or more penny. It will be worth every cents.
  11. VERY FIRST CONTENT. SHOUT OUT TO THE WORLD your VERY FIRST Article as soon as you finished the above list. It is time to write. Organize your thoughts, check your grammars, make sure it will give a good impression in your blog. Most important is make it VALUABLE, INFORMATIVE AND FUN TO READ AT to make your readers go back and wait for your next posts.
  12. EMAIL SUBSCRIBER. “Email Marketing” This is what you always see
    in websites you visit. you type your email and then they send you n\bunch of promotional messages. This also works in blogs to get loyal readers, update yo
    ur fans, direct contact to youraudiences and personal update \s on your blogs that sometimes you don’t post in your blog. This is for future and even bigger opportunity for your blog to grow and be profitable. Yes, you can make money out of your blog. Sign up for FREE (for the First Month) at AWEBER which was voted as the top email marketing service provider in PCMag’s 2016 Business Choice Awards.
  13. SOCIAL LINKS. Build your audience, make more connections and lead a community in linking your blog to all social media as possible. The most famous FACEBOOK drives more traffic to your blog, also INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, LINKEDIN, PINTEREST and many many more that beginners are not too familiar with but we will be discussing those as we move along with MY BLOGGING DIARY.
    There you have it, My Personal Checklist for all of you who wants to be a blogger and don’t know how to start. Anything you want to know more about blogging? Just leave a comment and I’ll answer as far as my blogosphere knowledge is concern.
But this is not the end because we are just starting. you still have a lot of things to learn and need to learn. Next would be “HOW TO’s” and just stay tuned for more blogging lessons!
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PILOT~ Introduction to My Blogging Diary

 
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 This section will be composting MY BLOGGING DIARY.

What do you mean by that?

This START A BLOG category will compose my blogging diary. It is basically sharing my OWN experience, opinion, tips, summary and the like about how I stepped into the world of blogging.

Did you know?

That I started blogging more than a year ago. But I admit, I am still an amateur. As days passed by, I am learning new things and continuously exploring this ANOTHER DIMENSION of Earth.

What is the difference of this blog post from others?

As I said, this is a DIARY. which means I don’t post by what I just like to post or what pops out in  my mind but this will be a SERIES on how I started as a blogger, every small details I did or will do in my blog, designs, plugins, sites to learn from, personal tips that is BASED ON MY VERY OWN EXPERIENCE.

Why start this series?

Because I WANT TO HELP EVERYONE who are interested in making their own blogs. I want everyone who wants to know how I did this.. how I did that… TO GROW WITH ME AS A BLOGGER.

REMINDER!

This is a SERIES which means you need to STAY TUNED like watching your favorite teleserye. You will never know why your favorite charater died if you did not watch what happened yesterday, right?
Same with this, YOU NEED TO BE WITH ME EVERY SINGLE POST ON THIS CATEGORY TO FOLLOW HOW I WILL GROW (WITH YOU) AS A BLOGGER that NO ONE ELSE DID (as far as my blogging reading is concern).
Because…
Becoming a PRO does nottake overnight.
So, in Tagalog…

Abangan ang susunod na kabanata…

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