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Oh 2022, I thank you. Today is January 2, 2023 and I can't help but think about the past year. There was a lot of experiences, milestones and improvements that my family and I experienced. And I am just so grateful for 2022, and looking for more happiness, success and continuous good health and safety for this year.

As I look back on the past year, one new thing that my family did was Halloween. We don't really "celebrate" Halloween but we did go to a small Halloween party this year for the kids. It was a last minute thing so we didn't really prepare for it that much. Yet, I have to pat myself on the back for pulling their makeup and costumes off. :)


All of my children's outfits were hand me downs. Yes! And their Halloween buckets? DIY! Never in my wildest dreams would I think of myself as a DIY artsy fartsy mom, so this is truly a step up for me. I used their sand buckets, wrapped it with orange paper where I printed a Halloween pumpkin face. Et voila, no need to buy anymore. Let me showcase each of their looks.

Robyn 

Robyn's outfit, believe it or not, is my youngest sister's costume back when she was probably the same age as Ro now. Hehe! Thankful that they kept this costume, so we're still able to use it till now. According to Li, my sister, last time she wore this was for her high school graduation as her "costume" look pictorial.

Pocahontas

I didn't want to put a lot of makeup on her because I still asked my kids to wear their face masks and I knew that their faces will be covered so I felt like putting tons of makeup isn't necessary. I also didn't get to buy tons of face makeup or jewels so I just used what I had.


I juts googled some images and drew some lines and dots on Ro's face. I also put some jewels just for added sparkle. For her eyes, I used a burgundy eyeshadow to put some color and make it pop.

Niko

Niko's costume was actually Robyn's back when she was about 2 1/2 yrs old. We had to buy her a skeleton costume for her school presentation. So we've had this for over 7 years already and I'm so glad it looked cute on Niko.

Skeleton Boy

For his makeup, I let my husband do it. Good thing I had white lipstick! That's what we used for his face makeup. Then H used black eyeshadow and eye liner for the black parts of his face. We really wanted him to look more of a boyish skeleton rather than what we did for Robyn before, when we painted her face with flowers. Haha!


I gotta say, my husband did a great job with Niko's makeup. He said he didn't paint Niko's eyes black anymore because it was cuter to see Niko's eyes anyways. And I totally agree. 

Nia

I initially was going to let Nia wear a cute seahorse costume that we have (it was also for Robyn's school presentation.) But alas, she saw this other choice and didn't want to remove it anymore! This was Ro's old dress that she also wore for another Halloween event for school. My sister in law gifted us with this "butterfly wings set" and I just decided to pair it with the dress. The wings set also came with a wand and a headband. I didn't let Nia wear the headband anymore because o her hearing devices.

Fairy

Putting makeup on Nia was a bit of a struggle. As I've mentioned time and time again, Nia is very scared of anything new and unknown to her. So a brush near her, or on her face, meant nerves everywhere. I had to show her that I've put makeup on Achi already, and H was also putting makeup on Niko, just so she will let me put makeup on her. 


I made sure to put very simple makeup on her because she wasn't comfortable and just put some face jewels since she's already used to playing with stickers anyway. I also kept it minimal because I wanted people to see her pretty face.

Watch the short clips of the event here.

The event was very simple. The kids just played some games, watched the contest and take some more photos. Unfortunately, they weren't able to go trick or treating because of some miscommunication. I would have wanted them to experience that, maybe next time.


I'm so thankful that my mom and sister dropped by to see the kids' looks and to take photos. I was so busy dressing them up, fixing their makeup, that I didn't have much time to take photos or videos. So most of the photos were taken by them. :) 

I think overall it was a successful first Halloween especially for the twins. Let's see if there'll be more to come next time and what looks will come up with again.


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It's less than a hundred days before Christmas, we're nearing the end of 2022 and I still don't have the right words to describe the year so far. It's strange, looking back this year. I feel it's better yet still stuck. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

For me, personally, I struggled with anxiety last year around August and it was probably the worst anxiety and depression. I got through it, thank God. Early this year, my mental and emotional state was challenged once more. But I tried to remember how it felt like last year, how horrible, dark and miserable I felt, and how I didn't want to be in the same boat again. I look at my kids and can't help but feel grateful. They're okay and they're healthy and we are complete. That's what kept me going. That's what keeps me going.


This year's also better because the twins are getting bigger. They're not as difficult to look after as compared when they were younger. Albeit, they wear me out and tire me more now because they're so much more active. But there was less fights and bites. Being a hands on mom, I see it all. The good, the bad, the dirty. Haha! 


Even though having twin toddlers is really exhausting, I still can't help but realize that God wanted me to have this. God wanted me to experience THIS. The joy and love twins can give.


My eldest, Robyn, has been doing online school for now. Having this setup is such a lifesaver because it helped me logistically not worry how I would bring her to and from school. She's so independent now that she prepares and fixes everything she needs for school, does all her work, seldom asks me for help. She has stepped up so much and I cannot be any more prouder.


The personality of my children are also starting to show. Robyn is at that awkward age when you don't know if you're still a kid or a teen, but her love for her siblings make her want to play with them and watch Steve and Maggie with them. :) Niko, being the middle child and only boy, is my silly kulit. He always shows off, always running around, being so hyper active. But he's the clingiest to me. Nia, on the other hand, can play by herself. She has her favorite toys that she usually plays with. Sometimes she'd come to me and pull my hand to bring me to her playing spot so I'll play with her. She also follows Niko around. She copies him, whatever he does. Which is good also, considering Nia's condition. At least Niko can model speech and words to her so she can repeat them too.


Being stuck at home means more celebrations at home which I personally don't mind. I'm an introvert which may come as a shock to some. But I've always preferred talking to people who I know personally and who I'm used to, rather than talking to a large crowd or needing to do small talk. Plus the fact that I can contain the toddlers is such a big bonus too. This actually reminds me that I need to start thinking of decorations for Christmas and the twins' 3rd birthday!


My parents moved houses and moved to the same village as me, which made me sooooo sooo happy. See I've grown in the same setup before. Amma (My grandma) was always our neighbor so I was so used to having family around. When I got married and moved far from my family, it was logistically difficult but we would always visit. So now having my parents be in the same village as us means that my children will have the same experience as me. They'll have their grandparents a stone away. Visiting them is also so much easier.


Perhaps one of the big differences of 2021 and 2022 is being more mobile, and getting around a little easier. Now, we got to visit friends too! Being at home almost every single day, doing the same thing each day and not having any peace and quiet can be really draining. So being able to see my friends and talk with adults too really helps me emotionally and mentally. Remember what I said about containing the kids? Since we prefer going to each other's houses, it's so much easier to let the kids play with each other and not worry because they're just there, while the adults mingle.


We are also able to bring the kids out more. Most of the time it's just the 5 of us. Hubs, me and the kids. We've let them go to Timezone twice and both times they enjoyed a lot. These are the things that the twins have never experienced before and I know that somehow these experiences will help them in the future too. I know this because I see how Robyn is now. And I know that it's because of all the experiences, environment and places we've brought her.


What is with sons? Are they really sweeter than daughters? Niko is the sweetest out of my three children. Not saying that my daughters are not sweet, but Niko is the clingiest for sure. He would always go to me, hug me, or just be near me. Sometimes it can get annoying especially when I'm trying to rest but I always remind myself to treasure this time. Because in a few years, he would not want to do it again. Haha! Nia is clingier to my husband. Everytime the hubs come home, she's right behind him!


Because of Tiktok, I've been seeing kids play instruments and realized that Music will truly help Nia's condition. Music can train her to listen more. I know that it will help her in the future. And coincidentally, my sister in law came to visit and bought a keyboard/piano here for her daughter. We talked about piano because that's what I would want for Nia to learn when she's older. My SIL mentioned that she plans to resell the piano that she bought when they go back to Canada so she asked me if I'd want to have it instead. I agreed immediately because I thought Robyn would want to learn too. 


So Robyn has already started her piano class. Obviously, she's lazy. Haha! And she'd say she doesn't want to anymore. But I expected it from her, that's how she is at first. I really feel like she'll learn discipline with playing the piano and I also want to expose her to different hobbies and activities aside from just using her iPad the whole day! For now she's doing 2 sessions a week. Let's hope that it will finally interest her and get her excited for class everytime. :)


Dates with the hubs is very sporadic, but we do grocery runs together. So I remember he told me to treat grocery runs as date days already. Haha! I love having alone times with my husband, away from the noise of the kids. We always have deep conversations about life, dreams, plans, anything. And I learn so much from him. I think that's one thing that made me fall in love with him. He is so wise. And even though it seems like we're so different and opposites from the outside, we have the same values and beliefs that just make "us" work. We are celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary this month and it's our 20th year together. Can you believe it?
 


As for me, I have good days and bad days. Most of my bad days are brought about by stress and exhaustion, nothing too serious. I learned to take it a day at a time because of the pandemic. There are so many things I want to do, but I just can't right now and I'm learning to be okay with it. Grace, I give myself grace. 
 

Unfortunately, we also caught the bug and tested positive for Covid. We are still recovering and everybody seems to have less and less symptoms, thank you God. For the kids and I, there's really not much difference since we're pretty much always just at home. My husband, on the other hand, had to stay home and not report for work so that he won't infect other people. I'm sure it's very very very difficult for him, but he knows it's best. So keep us in your prayers that we will test negative soon. :)

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My me time is usually when I get to take a bath in peace every night. That's my alone time, and I truly treasure those times. I admit not every night is the same, some, I still have to move fast because the twins are calling me or someone still needs mom. But there are times I can spend a little bit more on myself and that's when I whip out my masks.


One of my favorite masks is the L'Oreal Pure Clay Mask Anti-Pores. It is an indulgent and creamy cleansing treatment mask that purifies and mattifies skin in 10 minutes.


It claims to deeply penetrate skin to remove impurities and unclog pores; minimize the look of blemishes and imperfections; refreshes, clarifies, and soothes with eucalyptus; formulated with 3 pure clays including kaolin, montmorillonite (a creamy green clay know for its purifying and rebalancing properties), and Moroccan lava clay.  It is also infused with rosemary extract to purify skin.



Because of excess sebum and dirt, our pores get clogged easily which make it appear bigger and also causes breakouts and pimples. Masks like this help clean out the pores and help maintain it. Since I have combination skin, my nose, forehead and cheeks always get oily, thus, making my pores look huge on those areas!


Why do I love this? Here are some of the immediate results that I noticed right away. I really enjoy seeing  the mask mattify on my skin. It has a minty cool feeling while setting, then there's also a very good tightening feeling once it starts to dry. When I remove it with a damp cloth, I could see that it did smoothen out my big pores. I wouldn't say it's minimized permanently, but it definitely "looks" flatter and smaller.


The L'Oreal Pure Clay Mask Anti-Pores also softens the skin. I love how my skin feels everytime I remove the mask. I also find that it if you use a soft wash cloth with warm water when removing the mask, it also gently exfoliates the skin and eliminates the dead skin cells on top. Last but not least, I find that my skin looks brighter after using this Anti-Pores mask. 


Overall, this is one of the masks that I continue to use and recommend.  I'm sure that a lot of will you will be happy to know that it's easily accessible and is reasonably priced too. If you have tried it, do share your experience with me as well.




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Ready to meet the Bobble?

Jellytime's First Pleasure Toy
(Priced at P1,199.00)


From the creators of Jellytime, comes their newest pleasure toy, Bobble. The Bobble is designed with a bulbous head that comes with 10 different vibration frequencies. It is made with silicone-material, is Waterproof, USB chargeable and has a battery life of 50 minutes per charge.


Here are some FAQs that will help you enjoy the Bobble better.

  • 1. How do you turn it on/off? The Bobble is designed to be very intuitive. It's just one button. Hold it down for 2 seconds to turn it on and hold it down another 2 seconds to turn it off. To switch to different frequencies, click on the same button while the toy is on. 
2. How do I wash it? 
  • Bobble is waterproof and can be washed with running water and mild soap. 
3. How do I store it properly? 
  • After washing your Bobble with water and mild soap, it is important to dry your pleasure toy thoroughly. After, place it inside the pouch it comes with. Store in a cool and dry place. 
4. Is it safe to use for all skin types? 
  • The bobble is safe for all skin types for as long as you are not allergic to silicone material. 
5. Is this a dildo? What is the difference between a dildo and a vibrator? 
  • A vibrator is intended to stimulate external erogenous areas, while a dildo is designed to penetrate intimate areas that is pleasurable for you. 
6. What are the types of lube compatible to the Bobble? 
  • You can use water-based and oil-based lubes. Do not use silicone based lubes as it will deteriorate the silicone material of the Bobble. For maximum pleasure, we recommend using Jellytime's natural water-based personal lubricant. 
7. Where can I get a replacement for my charger? 
  • You can purchase the Bobble charger on www.itsjellytime.com or you may email us at hello@itsjellytime.com 
8. Is the Bobble waterproof or water-resistant? 
  • The Bobble is waterproof and can stay protected against low pressure water stream coming from any angle. Yes you can enjoy it while relaxing in the tub. 
9. Can it be inserted? 
  • Yes, it can be inserted if you'd like. Bobble may also help you explore your body by discovering pleasure sports that didn't exist before. 
10. How much is The Bobble and where can I purchase it?
  • It is Php1,199 and is available for purchase at itsjellytime.com, Shopee, and Lazada.


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If there's one thing I miss the most pre-pandemic, it's traveling. We are not big travelers, but we like to go to different places from time to time. And we enjoy learning about the place's food and culture. For years now, my husband and I agreed on eating local cuisine when we travel. 

In comes one of our favorite discoveries, Aling Lucing. We've stumbled upon this gem years ago and have gone back a few times already, everytime we are in Angeles, Pampanga.


First time my husband and I found out about it was way back 2012, the first time we went to Angeles to catch the Hot Air Balloon. Here's my vlog of the trip:


We got to dine at the original (or at least I think this is the first) Aling Lucing restaurant. I know that there are several branches already, but this was the best one out of the 2 we have tried.


This restaurant in particular is located at Glaciano Valdez St, Angeles, Pampanga. It isn't airconditioned or enclosed, and it's a turo-turo kind of eatery. But you'd be surprised to see really nice and big cars parked right across to eat here.


I guess just like the us, a lot of other tourists also want to taste the famous sisig of Aling Lucing. Walang arte arte basta masarap. :) We brought Robyn here also, she was around 4-5 yrs old. Yup, she eats sisig too. Hehe!


Obviously, we always go for the Pork Sisig. It's so good that my husband and I order 1 each for both of us. And yes, simot sarap lagi.We did try ordering their other dishes, but nothing beats sisig.


Since it's a turo turo style, which translates as "point point", you just point to the dish you want to order. I don't think I've seen a menu, or didn't really ask for one either. But looking at the different dishes they have displayed, they don't that much variety. But anyway, we come here for one thing, and one thing only, their sisig. Sisig is usually served on a sizzling plate to keep it nice and hot. For me, it's that balance of chewy and crispy that Aling Lucing got perfectly!


Because we are foodies, you better believe we have eaten a lot of sisigs before, but we really feel that Aling Lucing is honestly the best. Their version is quite simple, with no egg even, but it still somehow works. With a side of soysauce, calamansi and sili- there's nothing that compares to the original Aling Lucing sisig. And I have to retype this, the one that we loved best is the one in Glaciano Valdez. I can't stress that enough. :)


We really love the sisig so much that even just a day after, we can't wait to go back again. Haha! I heard from some people that you can now buy frozen Aling Lucing sisig. I can't say if it tastes the same because I haven't tried it yet. If that's the case and it taste exactly the same, that would be such a winner! Imagine eating the best sisig at the comfort of your own home. :)

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Address: Glaciano Valdez St. Brgy. Agapito del Rosario Angeles City, Pampanga
Contact No.: (0906) 288 8905

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