Enhance Your Memories With Photojeepney {A Review + A Giveaway}

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Pictures are tangible mementos of our precious memories, the milestones in our little one’s lives, as well as our most unforgettable experiences, whether they may be sitting in neat files on our computer hardware or tucked safely in volumes of non-acidic photo albums stacked one after another for posterity in our living room. I remember my father consuming an entire roll of films just capturing all five of us kids going about in our day-to-day activities. I never fully understood why he did that until I became a parent myself. I took photos of my son almost all the time, the little one was so used to having his photo taken and posing for the camera long before he learned to say his name. The blessing of having point-and-shoot cameras readily available to anyone who’s interested. The downside, though, is that not most of us can take pictures so well and I am so guilty of that. I really suck at taking photographs that I always end up editing photos before I get to upload them on my blogs. I just wish I had the time to edit photos before I have them printed, too.

For those of us who badly needs help in improving our photos, I have good news for you. No need to fret, whine and worry, as now we can easily  have our photos edited and improved through Photojeepney.com. The photo above is a cartoonized version of me and the little man, I won this from Pinay Ads’ Photojeepney giveaway in March.

Photojeepney.com in a nutshell

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Photojeepney is your one-stop online photo center.  It is a web-based service center that aims to answer and solve all our picture-related woes. It is an online photo studio that transform our drab and blah photos into priceless keepsakes and beautiful treasures.

Photojeepney offers various imaging services including Photo Retouching or Photo Restroration, as well as Photo Reconstruction service, like color correction and body cropping, that allows them to fix photo problems with just a few clicks. Apart from that they also provide other fun and funky imaging services that gives a whole new dimension and life to your photos, including Photo Montage {where they collate selected photos in beautiful ready-made templates for enhanced viewing experience}, Caricature {which transforms raw images to fun, funky and cute masterpieces}, Cartonized Art, Facebook Cover Photo and Instafects. They also carry photo frames and keychains, and provides photo printing services, too.  All these imaging and fun art services can also be combined with print and frame packages at very affordable prices.

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 The site is easy enough to use and you can order photos with these very easy steps:

  • Create a free account at photojeepney.com
  • Select the services you want to avail
  • Upload your images
  • Select your preferred template {when applicable}
  • Submit your order
  • Pay for it online with your Paypal or VISA/Mastercard.  Payment made through Cebuana Lhuillier and BPI bank deposit are also accepted
  • Wait for your photos to be delivered. Digital copies will be delivered right in your mailbox the same day you ordered while physical copies will be shipped to your specified address in a day or two

Mum’s two cents

I had the chance to explore the Photojeepney site when I availed of my giveaway prize a few months back and I must admit that the site is easy enough for anyone to use. Uploading photos are done fast and you can have your enhanced photos in no time. I also love that they offer reasonable price for all their products and services.

Also, I get to try the site again through the coupon code that was provided for me recently. Guess what, while I was finishing my post, the photo I ordered this morning just came in. Check it out!  Big Smile

Yes Yes Yes Yes for this service and I recommend that you try it the next time you need photo or image enhacing services done. [Read more...]

My Very First Facial At Flawless

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In my 33 years I never have once tried going for a facial. I’ve heard of one too many horror stories of facial sessions gone bad with people ending up with  a lot of marks and spots on their faces after a few days and these were enough to keep me away from facial services. Not to mention, it was hardly something I can afford at the time I needed it the most {teen years} and something I do not have the time for when I wanted one since I became a mum to an energetic little boy.

It all changed when Flawless approached me to be one of the firsts to try their newest and most advanced facial yet ~ the Cell Booster Infusion Mask for free in exchange for my honest review. I was originally asked to drop by their SM Megamall branch, but I am more than delighted when they agreed that I go to their SM Marilao branch, instead, which is the most convenient for me.

I guess there is always a first time for everything and I was even probably way too excited that I forgot to stash my camera on my bag that day!  Big Frown

My Very First Facial

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the welcoming facade of every Flawless store

Anne, my attendant for the day is also a mum who knew the troubles my skin had to go through when I got pregnant and the neglect it suffered when I got busy taking care of my little man 24/7. My facial begun by wiping my face fresh and giving me a very relaxing facial and hand massage. Afterwards, the resident Flawless dermatologist, Dra. San Diego, came over to check on my skin. The dermatologist’s main concern were my warts and advised me to have them cauterized as soon as I can as there is a high probability that I can pass this on to my son. Otherwise, she simply told me to use their AHA soap to improve the texture of my facial skin, use a toner to minimize my pores and to continue using moisturizer and sunblock daily. I also took the chance to ask her about this red spot on my chin that I’ve had for ages now. She said that this is most likely to be an allergic reaction and told me to steer clear of chicken, eggs and similar food items. She also said I can take antihistamine in case the patch appears again. She even advised that I change my current brand of toothpaste as a safety measure.

Now on to my facial. After putting a patch on both my eyes, Anne is now steaming my face to open up the pores and she proceeded to removing the nasty blackheads and whiteheads. She warned me that it might be a bit uncomfortable and might even hurt a bit at some point, but surprisingly, I dosed off during the procedure. So enough about discomfort! After which, my face was wipe clean again for the next procedure. The name of this one escapes me now, but I remember her putting a soft cloth over my face and brushing it softly with a metallic wand-like instrument that is attached to this electronic contraption beside me.

The last part of my facial is putting the cellular repair hydrogel mask on my face, which is actually cold to the touch. This mask stayed on my face for a couple of minutes. I also got a neck and back massage to complete the very-relaxing and enjoyable experience. With a slather of sun block, I was up and ready to go!

The Cell Booster Infusion Mask in a nutshell

Just hot off the successful launch of the first affordable stem cell-based product line in the country, Flawless marks yet another milestone as they introduce their most advanced facial treatment yet, Cell Booster Infusion Mask.

According to Rubby Sy, Flawless CEO, Cell Booster Infusion Mask is designed to perform two main functions which are:

  1. to combat the effects of and protect the skin from the destructive free radicals that we encounter daily
  2. to rejuvenate and improve the skin’s cell architecture by nourishing it and encouraging the tissue regeneration process.

Using an advanced cellular repair hydrogel mask that contains highly-concentrated essence of cell-activating nutrients, Cell Booster Infusion Mask delivers essential nutrients to the skin at cellular level, promising to increase the skin’s elasticity, minimize pores and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving the skin an undeniable glow, all at the same time. The technology for hydrogel coagulates nutritious substances into a gel form and delivers active ingredients into the skin by reacting to the skin’s temperature rather than the air, leaving the skin feeling cool, fresh and invigorated.

This innovation has once again manifest Flawless’ commitment to consistently bring medically-sound solutions closer to Filipinos without the Class-A prices.

Mum’s two cents

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There is really nothing to dread about this particular facial session as I honestly thoroughly enjoyed the experience! It leaves my face feeling revitalized and so soft and smooth. What I love about it is the absence of reddish marks or spots after the treatment which allowed me to stroll in the mall with the little man and my sister later on.

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the Flawless online survey form

I also love that Anne who did my facial that day was very attentive and pleasant. She made it a point to describe everything she was doing at any given point to educate and guide me. And what’s even better is that I got a text message from her a few days after my treatment asking me how my face was and how do I find the soap which I bought from them that day. If you’d ask me, that is customer service and after-sales service par excellence. By the way, they also asked me to accomplish this online survey form. They are giving away Flawless GC’s worth Php1,000 each month to lucky customers.

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the code I used for the Flawless online survey

The relaxing ambiance and the soothing music that permeates the facial room is also a plus on my book.

I never knew facial could be very relaxing and I am looking forward to my next session. At Php1,400 per session, a Flawless Cell Booster Infusion Mask treatment is one perfect treat for busy mums like me who need a well-deserved pampering. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes for this service!

I am now trying the AHA Soap which the Flawless’ in-house dermatologist suggested and I love the soft feel it leaves on my skin!

Thank you’s go out to Jose, as well as to Anne and Weng of Flawless~SM Marilao branch for accommodating me!  Heart

All About Flawless

Flawless is the country’s preferred clinic for face, body and medical services. Established in 2001, it was founded on the premise of providing easier access to top notch and medically-sound beauty solutions to Filipinos. Powered by Skin Professionals, who trained and joined seminars abroad, and famed for employing equipment and technologies, that are at par with those used by most international dermatological facilities, Flawless also boasts of its first class products and services while maintaining their affordable costs.

To know more about Cell Booster Infusion Mask and other products and services they offer, visit Flawless at www.flawless.com.ph. You can also follow them on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/FlawlessFaceandBody and on Twitter, http://twitter.com/myFlawless.

Flawless ~ SM Marilao Branch
2nd Floor, SM City Marilao
MacArthur Highway,
Barangay Ibayo, Marilao, Bulacan
Phone {044} 933-0000 / {044} 815-8904

Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided free service in exchange for an honest review. The views and opinions stated here are 100% my own.

Evgie $150 Giveaway

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About our sponsor

Evgie and Ev are experts in digital illustration, interior decoration and wall decals design behind Evgie.com. They grew up drawing from early childhood and loved it so much it became their profession. EVGIE Studio was started in 2010 and pretty soon became a full time career.

They offer handmade large and small vinyl wall stickers with designs and ideas for kids’ and grown-up’s rooms. So if you would like to make your living room have a custom family photo tree…….you can! EVGIE Studio also specializes in producing customized wall decal designs. They will create a personal design just for you that reflects the ideas you have in mind. They will tailor it to fit your unique space!

Wall decals are easy to apply, easy to remove, easy to tailor to a specific wall or surface. It is very easy with the wall decals to take a plain unexciting room and transform it into a jungle or safari, forest or friendly animals, outer space or the ocean. We all want these rooms for our little ones to spark their imaginations. Evgie.com helps to make the decorating easy, fun, and simple!

You can also find EVGIE on Etsy

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You can also grab FREE shipping in the US and Canada using the code: FreeSHP

On to our Giveaway

One lucky person will receive $150 Credit to Evgie.com

This giveaway is hosted by Baby Costcutters and Giveaway Booster

This giveaway runs until 03 July, 2013, at 11:59pm and is open to US and Canada residents, ages 18 and above. To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!  Big Smile

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Mumwrites is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by Baby Costcutters and Giveaway Booster please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

A Moment When I realized That My Little Man Is No Longer A Baby

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my little playschooler

Time does fly when one is having fun and I guess no matter how difficult and challenging motherhood is I have the most wonderful time of my life and in retrospect I wonder where the almost-four-years have gone.

My little man is no longer a baby. In fact, I am sensing he will try to get rid of me sooner than I will expect and accept. I was just looking at him during one of those sessions in playschool when this epiphany traversed in my head. Gone were the days when I was the center of his universe and when he was reliant on me on everything that he needed and wanted. Now, he would like to do things on his own, if he can get away with it. He can now spend a considerable amount of time away from me and will only miss me during the first hour that I am away or when I was taking very long with whatever it is that is keeping me away from him.

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story telling time with Teacher Kai, Jared + the rest of his classmates

I know I cannot keep him shielded and protected in my arms and that one day I will just have to let him go and spread his wings and explore what the world has in store for him. I am sure I am going to have a very severe attack of separation anxiety by then, but in the meantime, I will just enjoy the most of what we have together and relish the warmth of his wet kisses and warm embrace while he lets me!

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