Jergens Skin Moisturizers

Jergens lotion and Jergens liquid soap

Jergens skin lotion is one lotion brand that I trusted. I started using Jergens since I was a teen. It's one reason why my skin remains soft, smooth and young-looking.

Jergens have a variety of lotion variants that's perfect for everyone's skin. I love the Original Scent lotion because of its subtle cherry-almond scent and the Skin Smoothing lotion because of the exfoliating micro-beads that keeps my skin silkier.

I received a gift pack from Jergens Skin Moisturizers Philippines (Vibelle Manufacturing Corporation) just by sharing this 2011 beauty resolution:

The gift pack contains Jergens Skin Care Moisturizers variants - Age Defying, ultra Healing, Skin Smoothing, Soothing Aloe Relief and Jergens Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap.

I'll be sharing these with my sisters and my mom. The Age Defying lotion would be perfect for my mom since it has antioxidant vitamins A, C and E that helps minimize the effects of aging.

I haven't tried using the Aloe Relief (so I'll be keeping this for myself). This lotion has aloe, cucumber and eucalyptus. I'll be using this bottle in time for summer; the time when my skin usually gets dry after taking a swim.

Thanks again Jergens!

Scholastic Warehouse: A Book Affair to Remember

Enjoy up to 80% off on books, references, teacher materials, and more at the Scholastic Warehouse Sale from February 22 to 28, 8AM to 8PM. (Update: extended until March 4!) The place is stocked with lots of great books for all ages. 

This is the second time that I've bought books from their warehouse sale.

Avail of books as low as Php 30.00.

books at 30 Pesos

books at 30 Pesos

Board books, picture books, teacher reference materials, big books and some best-sellers as low as Php 90.00!

books at 90 Pesos

Barney books  at 90 Pesos

Thousands of books are also marked down at 50%.

You can buy two books for the price of one! Select from these titles- Twilight, Narnia, Bionicle, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Magic School Bus and more!

books at buy-one-take-one

There are promos that everyone can take advantage of, especially for schools and libraries. 

For a minimum purchase of 90 books at Suggested Retail Price (in pink tags), you will receive 50% more or extra 45 books on pre-selected titles.

get 45 more books

Get Free Bible books for kids for every purchase of Grolier set.

Free Bible books for kids

Thousands of newer books and educational materials marked down at 10% off retail price.

books at 10% discount

bestsellers at 10% discount

classic fiction books at 10% discount

Payment can be made using cash, check or credit card.

I love books and I really enjoy buying books for my kids. I bought 26 books at the sale, but I think I want more! These are the books I bought for my kids, my youngest sister, and my sisters' soon-to-be-baby at the sale:

Php 30 books

Php 90 books

Php 120-150 buy-one-take-one books

I'm an Ambassador of Reading!

If you'll be dropping by at Scholastic Warehouse Sale, I would be glad if you can print and present this flyer when registering. Or, write my name - Czaroma Roman - at the 'Referred By' portion at the registration. :)

Scholastic Warehouse
70 C. Raymundo Avenue, Rosario, Pasig City
Contact # 900-1537 or 640-7696

Update: Sale is extended until March 4!

Celebrating Occasion of Joy's 1st Blogversary

It's an early Sunday of fun and joy!



Mommy bloggers and friends celebrated Occasions of Joy's first blogversary at Baby Nathan, located at the rooftop of One San Miguel Avenue. Joy invited some of her closest friends, mommy bloggers and the 'nicest people' she knows in this intimate and private affair.

She is well-loved and is indeed a joy to everyone. Even my daughter Skylah likes her too! Skylah woke up early so she could attend the party with me. :)

For breakfast, we had soft pandesal from Walter Bread, freshly brewed coffee from Love Blends and yummy breakfast food (ham, chicken nuggets and hotdogs) from Mom’s Breaktime.

Couples, Honey and Arnold and Jeff and Melody, participated in the Eat my 'P' (Pandesal) game. Mommy bloggers also had a great time playing the 'pass the pandesal' game.



Bloggers Pehpot and Jonel Uy shared light and inspiring talks. Mommy Pehpot talks about the diaries of a mommy, and Joney Uy shares blogging etiquette.



Her generouos sponsors made it all possible. Some of even came to celebrate this event with her too!

Ms. Shirley of Walter bread and Ms. Ruth of Svelte-



Cel of ELRO Corporation and Timmy of A-Z Direct Marketing (Reader's Digest) -



Julius of Clarity-



Ryan of Love Blends and from MOD Magazine-



Other sponsors: Nesvita, Ainon Baby Products, Lactacyd Pink, Dona Maria Brown Rice, Johnson & Johnson, The Body Shop, Funlipix photobooth, Graphixcel, Funranch, Baby Company, and a lot more!

A lovely violin number Lariza's daughter, Jem (she's my hubby's second-degree 'pamangkin')



Everyone took home goodies from the sponsors, plus an Intense Diamond Peel gift certificate from Clarity.

photo from Honey

It had truly been an enjoyable event! Thank you Joy for inviting me to celebrate with you! I wish you and your blog more power, more blessings and more happiness!

Healthy and Yummy Candies

Kids love eating sweets, candies and lollipops. I love sweets and candies too, and it's really hard to say no to my kids when they ask for some. But still, I make sure that they take in sweets in small quantities.

During parties, loot bags, piñatas and 'pabitins' usually contain different kinds of candies. Kids really can't get enough of these treats. Though sometimes, parents won't allow their kids to eat certain candies - some might be too hard and some might not be that safe. It's good that Milkita and Unican candies had been part of my son's 5th Birthday Celebration. I've got over 360+ candies and lollipops which I placed in loot bags and shared with my kids classmates, teachers, friends, and family members. 

But can candies be healthy and yummy?

With Milkita candies and lollipops, it can partly be. Milkita lollipop claims that it contains real milk and calcium. It is low in fat; it has less sugar compared to other candies. 

Three pieces of Milkita lollipops is equivalent to drinking a glass of milk. It is available in 3 delicious flavors - milk with melon, milk with strawberry and milk with chocolate.While, seven pieces of Milkita candies is equivalent to one glass of milk. The candies are available in 4 delicious flavors, namely, milk, milk with melon, milk with strawberry and milk with chocolate.

Milkita candies and lollipops

 I love these candies since its soft, chewy, creamy and doesn't stick to the teeth. These lollipops and candies are already available at some supermarkets and groceries. 

To those who don’t want to give their kids candies, you can at least try this healthy and yummy treat. If you'll be preparing loot bags for your kids’ party, it would be good to place Milkita goodies inside the party loot bags too. 

If you want Milkita to be part of kids' birthday party, you can join their current promo until June 2011. This is for kids ages 1-12.

How to join:
1. Like Milkita Lollipops on Facebook.
2. Post the following details of your kids party at Milkita's Facebook wall -
Celebrant's Name
Address
Party Venue
Date of Celebration
No. of kids and adults invited

Thanks again Milkita for being part of my son's birthday celebration.

What Time Is It?

Every once in a while, we glance at the clock to check the time. By looking at the time, we get to accomplish our daily activities and schedules. Is it time to sleep, to eat, to go to school or work, or take a coffee break?

When inside the car, my daughter would frequently ask "Are we late for school?" during weekdays or "Am I late for ballet class?" during weekends. At home, she would ask me, "Mommy, how many hours are you going to work?" She's that conscious about time and can't stop herself from looking at the clock.

Most people rely on their watches, on their cellphones clock or on the computer's clock when checking the time. Though, a wall clock still plays a very important role in reminding everyone what time it is. Clocks are still displayed in public places, schools, offices and all establishments.

A clock doesn't just function as a timepiece. It is also used as an interior decoration as it can be a wonderful centerpiece in the living room, especially the pendulum wall clocks. Nowadays, pendulum wall clocks are not limited to the traditional design, as there are a variety of designs choices available in the market.

Pendulum clocks are timeless and classic. We even gave our sister and our brother-in-law a small pendulum wall clock that features a contemporary rustic design, when they tied the knot last year. It's a simple way of reminding them how valuable family time is.

Ballet Philippines' Don Quixote

source: ballet philippines

Ballet Philippines closes its 41st season with the well-loved classical ballet, Don Quixote, at the CCP Main Theater (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo). This production runs for one weekend only, from February 17 to February 20, 2011.

Derived from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, the ballet show follows the adventures of an aging gentleman, Don Quixote, into Barcelona and the story of the young lovers Kitri and Basilio. Don Quixote meets Kitri, the innkeeper’s daughter, whom he thinks is his love Dulcinea. The story caps off as the pair performed one of the most popular dance duet, the Grand Pas de Deux.

It's a grand production that brings together the impressive cast of local and international ballet artists. Candice Adea, Ballet Philippines' principal dancer, plays the role of Kitri. Houston Ballet's principal dancer, Connor Walsh performs as Basilio on a limited engagement.  The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Olivier Ochanine, performs Leon Minkus’ music live on its evening shows. The entire production is indeed amazing! 

Since I have 6 Upper Box tickets from Ballet Philippines, my mom, my sisters and my daughter, were able to watch the February 17 8 pm gala performance.

Thanks again for the tickets Ballet Philippines!

I can't believe that ticket prices for February 17 and 18 8 pm show with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra cost this much:

Orchestra Center - 5000 with dinner
Orchestra Side - 4000 with cocktails
Orchestra Premium Sides - 3000 with cocktails
Parterre Box Seat - 100,000 for 6 seats
Lower Box - 18000
Upper Box - 6000
Balcony 1 - 1000
Balcony 2 - 500

To those who want to watch you can check ticket prices for Feb 19-20 here.

Here are schedule of performances at the CCP Main Theater:
February 17, 8:00 p.m.
February 18, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
February 19, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
February 20, 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

For more information you can visit www.balletphilippines.org.