Right before leaving for Australia last December, one of the last minute things on the to-do list is to get a massage. Reason behind that is the long plane ride ahead and getting a bit of rest and relaxation would do me good.
Cathy Turvill, co-owner of Nurture Spa Village, had suggested that I pay them a visit in Tagaytay and try out one of their newest spa treatments, the Nilaib Spa Treatment.
According to Spa Manager Chuchi Silva, this spa treatment is actually developed by and unique to Nurture Spa.
And since I’ve only been to Nurture Spa Village once and …read more

If you think of travels, do you consider the possible drawbacks of a timezone shift? Perhaps just taking into consideration the number of hours you spend “traveling”? Wouldn’t it affect you one way or the other? Then there’s the thing about hygiene, coupling it with insect bites esp when you’re out roughing it. Do you pack something for these potential needs?
I actually find it practical to, at least, bring with me an insect repellent and a hand sanitizer, on top of the other usual toiletries I’d pack. Taking my last trip to Vietnam and Cambodia as an example, I knew …read more

It was a beautiful and productive day, save the horrendously heavy traffic along the stretch of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Good thing that instead of slaving over getting to Ortigas for the interview, we had settled to meet halfway by having coffee at Starbucks Magallanes.
This experience is one of the many common things we go through each day. Little did we know that it contributes to the deterioration of one’s health. Yes, stress-inducing things like traffic, work, or finding yourself under poor time management can negatively affect one’s well-being and I’m not just talking about stress affecting temperaments. Think health …read more

All Day
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Lavender
Experience the rich moisture hand wash that leaves your hand clean, fresh ans soft.
I’ve been in the market for a bottle of hand wash which will sit comfortably in my now pink en suite. Initially, I was only looking for something functional and not really gunning for anything “pretty”. I reckon anything that works and inexpensive will do but a trip to a warehouse type supermarket lead me to discover this particular brand imported from Thailand.

Still on relaxation, my next pick is this aromatic aid to creating a relaxing atmosphere in your “zen” area or time.
Antica Farmacista ‘Home Ambiance’ Fragrance Gift Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)
The newest fragrance Fico Verde (Green Fig) — fresh green notes of cut grass, luscious notes of fruit and soft violet, the sweetness of wild fig and powdery notes of sandalwood round out this harmonious scent; reminiscent of a stroll through a sun-drenched fig grove. Paired with one of their best-selling fragrances, Magnolia, Orchid & Mimosa, a spirited, feminine scent that blends the fragrance of the majestic white magnolia flower with …read more

Issey Miyake ‘L’Eau d’Issey’ Anniversary Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)
L’Eau d’Issey offers an invigorating sensation of pure, sparkling floral notes with musky undertones.
From that moment I saw Christina’s post on Nordstrom’s Beauty Exclusives, I knew I had to check it out. So you know, Nordstrom’s having their Anniversary Sale. On her list are Bare Escentuals Beauty On the Go, MAC’s Novel Twist Cool Eyes and PINK Clarisonic Skin Care Brush. So, I thought I’d list some of my own.