Top 5 Gifts for Men this Christmas

Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner which can only mean one thing; it's time to prepare for the Christmas holiday. If you are one of those who is still not sure of what to get as a gift, maybe these Christmas fashion must-haves of 2018 for men can help.

It will surprise you to know that men are so different from women when it comes to picking out gifts for them. They are not so keen about fashion or bothered about having the latest fragrance. If they like to read at all, they prefer magazines about cars, sports or computing/gadget. Ask a man to choose between a night vision camera and a designer clothing and you can be sure you already know what the answer will be. So by popular demand, these are the Christmas fashion must haves of 2018.

Bathrobe

A bathrobe may seem, but one with their favourite movie character (my husband likes star wars) or sports icon will be an ideal gift, all you need to do is find out their favourite movie star or sports icon and get a ready-made robe or get it personalised.

Wi-Fi Bathroom Scale

This is a great gift to give at Christmas for men who like to be on top of their health and fitness. Men, like women, like to look and feel good too. This scale will compare your weight over time and automatically send your data to your online account via the iPhone or iPad so you can even know your progress on the go. This is great for fitness fanatics.

Noise Cancelling headphones

For your regularly travelling husband or boyfriend who loves to listen to his music but gets sick of hearing others while they are commuting. This is a must have to help him shut out the distractions and enjoy his music. If the person you are buying this gift for loves music then they might like a top of the range pair of headphones which can cost you a small fortune. I would recommend shopping around to find the best deal possible. Alternatively, credit catalogues are an option to consider as they let you spread the cost of your purchases over several months.

Magic Wand Remote Control

You would think they would be satisfied with the remote control, but no. They want a bit of magic too. With this magic wand, you swish, whirl and flick to change channels, adjust volumes and much more just like Harry Potter.

Gadget Accessories

So he has all the latest gadgets, and you can't top that, but you want something extraordinary, something he has probably not considered, then get him accessories for his gadgets. You can get him the cookbook for iPad, novel case to protect his device from everyday wear and tear or get him a touchscreen cleaning kit to protect his device screen from greasy hands.

Christmas is approaching which means it is time to start giving your holiday fashion a bit more thought. It's difficult to maintain the constant changes but whatever your styles, as long as you stick to expectations and don't overdo it; there is no reason why this Christmas you can't be the most dapper bloke at the party!

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Here's Why I Decided to Use Steel Straws

Have you seen the whale who died because it has eaten 80 plastic bags? How about the turtle with a straw up its nostril? Yes, we are using too much plastic and we’re not even the one who is suffering. The only thing we can do now is slowly stopping the usage of plastic. Apparently, straws are one of the most single-used plastic in the world next to plastic bags. So, I decided to finally switch to metal straws.

It was an impulse purchase for me when I bought this metal straw from Sip PH. The moment I saw it, I know I had to have it. Plus, it looks so chic with its rose gold color. This Colored Duo Set cost me Php280 only with free shipping from BeautyMNL and it’s the best thing I have ever purchased yet. 

This metal straws comes packaged with a small brush cleaner that will allow you to use it again and again. Just make sure that each straw is fully dried before keeping it in its bag. The bag keeps the straws clean while inside the bag or in any pouches you’ll store it in.

Don’t worry because metal straws are safe to use. It is also rust-resistant, corrosion-resistant, strong, and will not break like plastics’ do. Sip PH also has eco-friendly utensils (chopstick, spoon, fork, and bread knife) to complete your plastic-free lifestyle.

I know that this journey is not going to be easy, especially now that almost everything I use is made of plastic. When you think about the bigger picture – healthy sea creatures, the sea itself, and of course us, humans, living towards zero-waste – now that’s something to look forward to, right?

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FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge Collectively lose 1 Million Pounds from Filipinos

Losing weight is one of my goals. I know that it requires a lot of work and self-discipline in order to achieve my ideal weight (which is 55kgs.). If only I can donate my extra pounds, I would love to do so, without hesitation. Surprise surprise, we totally can! And we get to do it with the whole Fiipino netizens with FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge. As of the moment, the entire Philippines already sheds off nearly 1 million lbs in just half a year!

The announcement was made during the movement’s culminating event, FWD’s Live to Move fitness party, held on December 3 at the Central Park, SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia. The centerpiece of the event was the "Campaign Achievement Celebration," which highlighted the campaign's collective achievements and recognized the more than a hundred organizations, institutions, LGU partners, and companies which took part in the project. Present during the occasion were representatives from these partner-organizations including the Philippine Medical Association, Philippine National Police, National Youth Commission, among others.

Celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni proudly shared how the movement was able to achieve its objective of achieving its target in six months' time.

 FWD Life Philippines, one of the country’s fastest growing insurance companies, is a proud partner of the FitFil movement. The company spearheaded the “Live to Move” movement in 2015, a nationwide wellness project inspired by the virtue that achieving better health is key in getting ready to live life to the fullest.

“We at FWD fully support FitFilipino’s humble advocacy of getting everyone fit and well so Filipinos can really celebrate life. We will continue to encourage everyone to take part in a more active lifestyle and as our brand tagline goes, Get ready to live!” shares FWD Life Philippines Head of Marketing Rochelle Vandenberghe.

Join the FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge too and let’s all be fit together!

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BodyLight by Aesthetic Science: Lose the Pounds and Be Light For Life

Summer is definitely here. I know most of you already have vacation plans, especially since Holy Week is slowly approaching. Some would go out of town, visit a relative in the province, or simply enjoy the holiday under the sun at the beach. You might be having a problem achieving that beach-ready body because what kind of person would refuse ice cream, halo halo, or smoothies in this scorching weather? Well, I might have the answer to that because Aesthetic Science recently launched the BodyLight Program. I’ve learned quite a lot about the holistic approach to weight management during the launching event.

Aesthetic Science’s Body Light is a program that promotes healthy living as a way to lose the extra fats, for good. This program will allow its customers to unlearn their misguided beliefs on weight management, and re-educate them on the basics of loving and taking good care of their body. It will also give the ideal lasting results that will balance the mind, spirit, and body.

Before you proceed to the details on how BodyLight works, here’s an infographic of Steps for Healthy Weight Management.

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 BodyLight is anchored on the following guiding principles:

•        Men and women are not created equal. Differences in genetic make-up, upbringing and other environmental factors require a more personalized approach to weight management. What works for one might not work for another.

•        The weight of a person is impacted greatly by his or her lifestyle that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of that person.

•        There are no quick fixes and no shortcuts to losing weight.

•        Losing weight can be a pleasant journey and should not be equated with suffering.

•        The ultimate goal is not to lose the excess weight, but to stay healthy.

Under the BodyLight program, a personalized plan will be made based on the following steps to a HEALTHY Weight Management:

Heed expert’s advice.

Make it a habit to skip infomercials and to take the words of celebrity endorsers with a grain of salt; more than anything else, their goal is to sell the product being advertised. Train the mind to be more vigilant when researching information on the internet. It’s best to consult first with a licensed medical professional before getting into a certain diet plan, or before buying any health product that hasn’t been approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Evaluate medical history.

Diagnostic procedures may be prescribed to rule out possible underlying medical conditions that are causing the unhealthy weight gain, such as Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency, and Gut problems.

Avoid unhealthy eating habits.

Most people fail at their weight-loss journey because of the lack of discipline in consuming the right kind of food. Focus will be given on consuming whole and real foods, having a low-sugar and low-salt diet, and hydrating adequately with water. Unhealthy foods such as refined grains and bad fats and getting into fad diets should be removed from one’s eating habits.

Live an Active Life.

Engaging in a regular physical activity such as Running, Brisk walking, Yoga, Pilates or getting involved in any sport should be included in one’s daily regimen.

Take a break.

Most emotional eaters don’t realize that stress contributes significantly to excessive weight gain. Stress can be managed by learning relaxation techniques such as meditation, taking walks and connecting with nature, listening to music, or practicing Yoga.

Have enough sleep.

Night owls must realize that lack of sleep also contributes to weight gain. To stay fit, at least 7-8 hours of sleep is recommended. Everyone should try to get as much sleep between 9 PM to 3 AM.

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Because a lot of weight problems stem from psycho-emotional issues, one has to keep his or her mental and emotional state in check. Keep a happy disposition and stay away from toxic relationships. A positive self-esteem can foster love for one’s body, translating into a desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

More than lose the extra pounds, BodyLight aims to eradicate the faulty beliefs and unhealthy practices that contributed to the excess weight gain. By eliminating these factors, positive results will be easier to sustain.

During the event, they also reminded us the importance of sunscreen. Aesthetic Science is promoting the “Sunscreen Everyday Keeps the Wrinkles Away” mantra that advocates regular use of sunscreen as part of everyone’s anti-aging regimen not only during summer time, but all year round. Putting on sunscreen regularly helps avoid skin cancer and Photoaging. Photoaging refers to skin aging due to environmental factors, with solar radiation as its leading cause. Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin… these ugly signs can come earlier than expected, no thanks to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

The AS team continuously studies your body and skin care needs to be able to always provide you with holistic programs and services that help you to be beautiful inside and out. To quote Kahlil Gibran, “beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”.

Visit Aethetic Science Facebook Page for more information, updates and promos.

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Lazada 5th Birthday Sale Treats - March 21-23

When someone is celebrating a birthday, they receives gifts from their love ones. Lazada have it the other way around because as they celebrate their 5th birthday, they will be giving their new and existing customers unbelievable discounts and great deals will be pouring from Lazada's brand and merchant partners. With discounts on products across  all categories, everyone is sure to enjoy browsing their website or mobile app to check out the best offers the Birthday Sale has to offer.

Let's start off with amazing offers from L'Oreal, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever. With discounts of up to 70%, everyone is sure to haul amazing products from these brands during the 3-day sale!

L'Oreal will exclusively launch the L'oreal Paris Color Riche Rouge Magique with Lazada on March 21 with an introductory price of P280, 30% off of its retail price of P400 once it hits offline shelves in April. L'Oreal Paris Excellence Fashion Hair Color will be priced 50% less at P199 while the L'Oreal Micellar Water Refreshing at P157, 30% off of its retail price. On the other hand, Maybelline will have all 15 shades of its Maybelline Powder Matte Lipstick at P149 from its original price of P299.

Olay will also be offering up to 41% discount during the 3-day sale. Olay Eyes Pro-Retinol Eye Treatment 15ml will go on sale for only P999, a 41% discount from its original price of P1,699. The price of its bestselling Olay Night Ritual will also be reduced by 33% and will go on sale for only P999.

Unilever's Pond's, Dove and Simple will cut its prices by up to 30%. The 200ml Simple Micellar Water which originally costs P499 will be priced down to P349 by midnight of March 21st. Dove Hair Treatment Vitamin Capsules Intense Repair will also go on sale for only P56 from it's retail price of P75. For those who want to get rid of their wrinkles, Pond's Age Miracle Day Cream is the perfect companion and they'd be more delighted to know that it will be priced at only P604 during the 3-day sale instead of it's SRP of P725.

Nivea will be offering a crazy discount of 70% on it's shower gels. Originally priced at 224, Nivea Bath's 6 variants will be available through flash sale for only P68 scheduled on Thursday, March 23, 6AM.

Coffee lovers will be delighted to know that during the 3-day sale from March 21 to 23, Nescafe Dolce Gusto will be offering a free coffee machine for a minimum purchase of 8 boxes of coffee capsules. For only P3,400, one can get not only 8 boxes of assorted coffee capsules but also a FREE Nescafe Dolce Gusto Oblo Machine. On the other hand, aNescafe Dolce Gusto Mini-Me Machine will come for free for every purchase of 10 boxes of assorted coffee capsules and a purchase of 12 boxes comes with a free Dolce Gusto Genio 2 Machine. The 10-box assorted coffee capsule package with a free Dolce Gusto Mini-Me Machine is priced at P4,250 while the 12-box coffee capsule pack with a free Dolce Gusto Genio 2 Machine will only cost P5,100.

But wait, there's more..

For a minimum purchase of P1,000 and by using the BOOKYAPP code, customers get P1,500-worth of Booky credits. Click here for promo mechanics.

What are you waiting for? Mark your calendars because Lazada's Birthday Sale is here! Lazada offers CASH ON DELIVERY and FREE DELIVERY so getting these beauty must-haves to your doorsteps is as effortless as possible! Hurry! The Birthday Sale runs for 3 days from March 21 to 23.

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The Pros and Cons of Smartphones

Truth be told, that smartphones have taken the hearts and minds of everybody. Wherever you go, people always have a phone in their hands. There is never a time that a person will not check if they have an incoming message, a new follower, or simple play app games instead of communicating with people face-to-face. However, while some think that smartphones are works of evil, they are quite useful too. They make things easier for us. So, I did a little round up of the pros and cons of using a smartphone.

Pro – Entertaining

- If there’s one thing that a smartphone is best at, it is entertaining its users, such as:

• Listen to music - Everything is in smartphones nowadays, even music’s. You can easily browse, download and listen to your favorite band anytime you want, and there are many apps like SugarSync that allows you to backup it to the cloud.

• Playing online games - Forget about being bored when you have a 3-hour break in school or work, because entertaining yourself with online games is much easiertoday. You can play for fun or even play games that allows you to win real money like online casino games by simply playing them with your mobile phone.

• Check the latest happenings in the world. I don’t know about you, but I now rely on my phone and internet to check the latest news. 

• Social Media. Keeping in touch with your friends is also easier when you have a smartphone. 

Con – It’s hard to let it go

- Yeah, this is probably the hardest thing to do, especially to those people who rely completely on their smartphones. They think that they can’t get anything done without the help of their phones. Let’s all admit it, disconnecting ourselves to smartphones is like giving up your favorite blanket. Even now that people are going gaga at PokemonGo. 

Pro – They make sending messages easier and faster

- Forget about the physical mail, because you can instantly send a message or email in a minute with the use of the email applications. You don’t have to wait for weeks or months to receive such an important news from your love ones. 

Con – It has taken the excitement of receiving and opening a letter

- Okay, we may have been born in the era where physical letters are almost non-existent, but, we always get to hear stories from our grandparents how excited they feel when a mailman delivers a letter to them. It sounds lame to some, but still kind of romantic, right?

Pro – Capturing your best moments are easier

- Remember the times when cameras have a limited number of shots? And that you have to protect the negative films at all cost if you want your pictures to be developed? Yeah, that is not the case anymore, because with a simple touch of your fingers, and a huge internal/external memory, you can easily take a picture, upload it, and then print it after. Easy as that. And smartphones are less bulky too.

Con – Unnecessary photos on social media

- Not everything should be posted online, and because of easy access to camera and the internet, people tend to post unnecessary photos. Take Dani Mathers as an example. I know, right?

Do you agree on my list of pros and cons of the use of smartphones? Let me know by commenting below.

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Puritan's Pride Now In The Philippines. Be #HealthyOnABudget

 More brands are coming in the Philippines. Cosmetics brand, clothing brand, and now, health brand. Puritan’s Pride is one of the leading health supplements and vitamins brand in the USA and they are now catering their product to Filipinos.

It is clear that Filipinos do not prioritize their health, especially those people whose income is just enough for their food. Puritan’s Pride is offering the best price that is up to 35% lower than other brands to help us become healthy even on a tight budget. Consumers are also assured of high quality as they only use ingredients from supplier that meet our stern Quality Assurance Standards and GMP food quality standards. 

A few weeks ago, Puritan’s Pride gave me the chance to try their products and experience shopping at their website. With over a hundred of supplements to choose from, I had a hard time deciding what products I should add to my cart. I ended up with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, L-Carnitine, and a Vitamin for our dog. Our dog loves her vitamin, FYI.

For beauty, skin care and whitening, their bestsellers include Glutathione, Collagen, Alpha Lipoic

Acid, Vitamin C and Zinc for Acne. They also have supplements for weight loss, heart, multivitamins, and other aspects of health.

You can avail a 20% off if you purchase 3 or more of the same item. They ship nationwide and offer Cash on Delivery. Aside from cash, credit cards and bank deposits are also accepted.

To help you jumpstart your journey to a healthy lifestyle that is within your budget, use the code
TOUCHOFYELLOWPP for a 2 0% discount off your 1st purchase. You can use this code on their
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2016.

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Why Archery Should Be Your Next Sport ft. Kodanda Archery Range MOA Branch

Honestly, I don’t do sports. I don’t even exercise regularly. From time to time, I’d run or walk for a few hours, but that’s it. Sport is not something I’m good at. It’s not something I would love to do every day. I am a lazy woman, after all. But if I were asked to choose what could sport I could possibly enjoy, it’s Archery. Continue reading to know why.

First of all, it has health benefits. Surprise! If you think Archery is just all about focus and shooting an arrow, you’re wrong. Archery also has awesome health benefits such as working your upper body by drawing a bow (it burns 140 calories per hour, FYI), coordination, and relaxation to name a few.

Second of all, Archery is a year-round sport. Whether it’s raining, sunny, or you simply prefer to be indoors, archery is your buddy.

Third of all, Archery builds confidence. Hitting the bull’s-eye is enough to boost your self-esteem. It’s also a good fashion statement to include to your daily OOTD’s.

And lastly, there is always Kodanda Archery Range to get you Archery-wise covered. They recently opened a new branch at SM Mall of Asia Arena Annex Building – it’s bigger and nicer than their Makati branch (honestly). The equipments are all new and complete. It doesn’t matter if you are a first-timer (or second timer, like moi) because the staffs got your back. The people at MOA branch are very friendly, accommodating, and funny. They will joke with you and even cheer when you hit the almost-bull’s-eye! Everything that you need to know, how to properly hold the bow and the proper stance, they will happily teach you. 

Kodanda Archery Range MOA branch is the perfect place if you just want to release your stress. The place is quiet and less crowded. The bigger space allows newbie or trained archers enjoy their time. For P580, you enjoy a 1 - hour of shooting an arrow at Kodanda Archery Range.

Kodanda Archery Range

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