mum for a cause, mum's thoughts

this is my shirt story

46 Comments
wearing my shirt at the recent 30 Seconds To Mars concert

While most women opt for a much dressy top, I’ve always preferred a shirt, either a plain one or one with a little design in the front, or what they call statement shirts, regardless of which color it comes in, but I’d often go for Black or White. Its simplicity appeals much to me and I think it goes very well with my personality, too. And, being a mother to a very energetic tot, a simple shirt offers the optimum convenience and the best comfort. I simply can’t picture myself running after my little man clad in one of those tight and body-hugging complicated blouses! It’s simply next to impossible!

at the Nuffnang's Transformer 3 screening with blogger friends, Marco + Divine

One of my favorite black shirts is this one which I’ve ordered online from a fellow blogger, KCat. It has been with me for only a few months but I’ve worn it on numerous occasions. I simply love this shirt because:

  • It has a very lovely design + the color purple is my favorite shade, too!
  • It fits me just right + considering that it is black, it still is very comfortable to wear
  • I just love the fabric
  • + more importantly, I love the message that this shirt signifies. It tells of a story of one brave young woman I’ve known through blogging. It tells about her personal battles + struggles + her victories to overcome them. It also tells about her efforts to help + inspire others who are in despair
  • Lastly, I love this shirt so much because it reminds me that I can help and make a difference in someone’s life in my own little way.
It will be very hard to part with this shirt since it has become one of my favorites, but giving it away to someone who needed the inspiration + the strength this shirt represents much more than I do will be another way of helping in little ways I know how. It will also be one good way of adding another dimension to Kcat’s advocacy + it is impossible to pass on that chance.
my siblings + a friend bought one of these shirts too!

I love this shirt! Now I want someone else to love it too! I support the Electrolux Wash-athon Clothes Donation Advocacy.

What is your shirt story?

first two images from https://baicapture.com

Continue Reading

mum for a cause

forever living products' sparkling aloe vera toothgel

4 Comments

I have used a single brand of toothpaste since time immemorial so I was having reservations when a friend handed me this product to try + review. But since I have everything to gain + nothing to lose in the experience, I readily said yes + began using the product immediately when I got home.

Forever Living Sparkling Aloe Vera Toothgel is a pleasant surprise in my mouth. It does not come with the very minty flavor that goes with our toothpaste brand. It has a natural sweet-minty taste to it that makes brushing more of an enjoyment than a chore. I also noticed  that my breath stays fresher longer + that there is just a small hint of morning breath when I wake up in the morning even without having a mouthwash the night before.

Forever Living Sparkling Aloe Vera Toothgel has natural peppermint and spearmint flavor and contains bee propolis which is a natural antibiotic. It is also non-abrasive + soothes gums + mouth lining which makes it most ideal for those with sensitive and bleeding gums. It does not contain fluoride + whitens teeth without bleaching agents. It contains no animal by-product as well, that I know the vegan + vegetarian folks will love it!

Forever Living Sparkling Aloe Vera Toothgel, also contains, as the name suggests, Aloe Vera + it is quite surprising since you will mostly find this in shampoos + other beauty products. But according to Forever Living Products, which uses the most potent type of Aloe Vera, Aloe Barbadensis Miller, as a universal base to all its beauty + health products, Aloe Vera is beneficial for maintaining a healthy digestive system since it has Saponins (natural cleanser), Enzymes (which helps break down food), Lignins (which are deep-penetrating agents). Apart from that Aloe Vera also provides our body with 12 different Vitamins including B12, 20 Minerals, 18 types of Amino Acids, Polysaccharides + Monosaccharides (which increases energy levels).  Aloe Vera also strengthens the immune system with the aid of 12 Anthraquinones which acts as natural analgesics, laxatives + painkillers. Anthraquinones also contain powerful natural virucidal, antibacterial + antifungal properties.

I’d give 2 thumbs up for this product, for all its healthy + natural ingredients + for more of I-look-forward-to-it brushing experience! I have yet to see whether my teeth will lighten, but I guess it is still hard to tell since I have used it only a few times, anyway! I also give 2 thumbs up to the company that produces these eco-friendly products, Forever Living Products.

Forever Living Products, the company, founded in 1978 + now operates in more than 145 countries, is the largest grower, manufacturer + distributor of Aloe Vera health + beauty products in the world. They are also the world’s largest producer + distributor of nutritional bee products. In the Philippines, they are the longest MLM company since 1991 + are Hall of Fame Awardee of the Consumer Union of the Philippines (CUP). Apart from that they also provide unlimited income opportunity to millions of people, not only in our country, but worldwide. By simply signing up for only Php 6.00, you can be your own boss + start with your own business at virtually Zero investment + get an automatic 15% discount on all your product purchases.

For more information on Forever Living Products and the earning opportunity please
contact:

Ryan De Ocampo
63927-794-1091
teamcite@gmail.com

Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post, I was given a sample of this product for review purposes, nevertheless, opinions are 100% my own.

Continue Reading

events, mum for a cause

GMA Kapuso Foundation Launches Ukay-Ukay For A Cause

5 Comments 
Henry Perez - Executive Director, GMA Kapuso Foundation

I was fortunate to be among the bloggers invited to attend the GMA Kapuso Foundation‘s launch of their new fund-raising project, Ogie and Regine Celebrity Ukay-Ukay.This is an e-bay-based online auction that will commence on 15 July (this coming Friday) + shall run for the next 10 days. Another round will begin on July 25 too.  What’s special about this online auction is that it will feature pre-loved premium items by celebrities such as Ogie Alcasid + wife, Regine, Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, Dingdong Dantes + Chris Tiu, who dropped by during the conference + gave a quick background about his signatured jersey that will also be auctioned this coming Friday.

Autographed Jersey by Chris Tiu

Other items that are included in the 15 July auction are Regine Velasquez’s Prada Bag, John Lapuz’ Andy Warhol Seiko Watch, Sharon Cuneta’s Valentino Rosette Sandals,  + Ogie Alcasid’s Branded Karma Music Workstation keyboard:

I would love to bid on that Karma Keyboard, my little man would enjoy playing with it + who knows some of Ogie Alcasid’s songwriting prowess rubs into him when he uses it!

And here are some of the items to be auctioned on July 25, a Kris Aquino cocktail dress, Mel Tiangco’s Paul Cabral Gown + Regine Velasquez’s Nicole Miller Aubergine gown:

GMA Kapuso Foundation, through their numerous projects, including Bisig-Bayan (medical assistance program), Kalusugan Karavan (medical mission), Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan (education program), continues to reach out to Filipinos in need of their assistance. Through the Ogie + Regine Celebrity Ukay-ukay they aim to raise funds for the benefit of their Kapuso School Developement (KSD) Project, a school-based program that aims to provide students in poor + remote areas in the country the following:

  • decent + functional classrooms conducive to learning
  • sanitation + water distribution facilities
  • raise environmental awareness through tree-planting activities around the school premises

Mel Tiangco, Executive Vice President/COO

They were able to build 89 classrooms from their Ondoy calamity fund +  just last week they inaugurated 5 more classrooms in Zambales, Henry Perez proudly shared.  According to Ms.  Mel Tiangco they are aiming to build as many classrooms as they could or at least 50 classrooms a year which will cost them roughly about Php 35 Million, with a singe classroom amounting to Php 650,000 each. That is why they will be needing all the support they can get to make this goal into reality. She also invited the blogging community to be an instrument of love + be a venue for the readers to reach out to our fellowmen who are in need.

Apart from the e-bay auction, GMA Kapuso Foundation also had an ukay-ukay stall at the Heatwave Bazaar last summer + shall be having another one come Christmastime at the Noel Bazaar, which will be held at the PICC Forum this time around.

Education is every child’s right, the only treasure we can leave our children behind when we passed on, as what our parents would normally tell us, + what could be better way to join this worthy cause but by participating in this exciting event! You get to own a pre-loved item by your favorite celebrities at a steal + help build a school for the needy children in our country. What more can you ask for, right?

So save the date + participate in this online ukay-ukay on e-bay.  For more information, you may reach GMA Kapuso Foundation through any of the following:

Continue Reading