The Secret of Beauty From Morocco’s Liquid Gold

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

There has been such a buzz about this liquid gold from Morocco that everyone is now curious about why Argan oil is so expensive yet is so in demand.  Well, Argan oil may be one of the most expensive oils in the market but its potency as an all-in-one beauty treatment makes it well worth the steep price.

Just a couple of drops of Argan oil per day is enough to produce visible results.  It can be used in its pure form or added to your favorite beauty creams. Among the many argan oil benefits  are:

  • Silky soft hair – Argan oil is easily absorbed by the hair and adds elasticity and suppleness to it.  It prevents loss of moisture and provides sparkle and shine to dull hair.
  • Smooth, blemish free skin – Argan oil can effectively treat dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis.  It can also prevent wrinkles, acne, calluses and hair loss.  It is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin and can prevent premature aging.

The great thing about cosmetic argan oil is that it is so pure and natural and has none of the toxic ingredients some cosmetics are found to contain.  What makes it effective are the essential nutrients it naturally contains:

  • Tocopherols(Vitamin E).  These are potent antioxidants that help fight free radicals which destroy skin cells.  Argan oil contains a lot of tocopherols which dimishes fine lines making skin softer and smoother.
  • Carotenes(Vitamin A).  Carotene is a precursor of Retinol which has very effective anti-aging properties.  Retinol helps protect the skin from sun damage, evens out skin tone, and gives the skin a healthy glow.
  • Essential fatty acids in Argan oil increase the skins suppleness and elasticity giving one a youthful appearance and diminishing fine lines and scars.
Now how exactly does one use this liquid gold?  You can add essentials oils to it and use it as a massage oil, a pre-shampoo treatment, or a deep conditioner.  You can apply it directly to scars and stretchmarks to diminish their appearance.  Dab on lips and it’ll work great as a balm.  Boost your favorite face creams potency by adding a couple of drops of Argan oil toit.  You can also place it in a small spritzer bottle and place it in your purse. It’ll work great at de-frizzing your hair in an instant. Argan oil really is quite versatile and can be used in a myriad of ways.






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Imaginarium: Building Castles and Dreams

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We took our little ones to school today for their assessment for this coming school year.  Little Jade will be in Junior Preschool and little Jakei will still be in Toddler class.  I was actually hoping he’ll be in Nursery already but it seems that our little man just wants to play around.

Teacher Abby, the school directress, talked to hubby and I about how our little ones performed during the assessment.  Jade was commended for exhibiting skills advanced for her age.  Though Jakei was very playful, he was able to demonstrate skills at par with his developmental age.  Teacher Abby also noted that both kids had well-developed fine motor skills and was amazed that our three-year-old Jakei was able to build a tall tower with the small blocks.

This was nothing out of the ordinary for us though.  Our little ones have been building towers, bridges, and castles since they could sit without any help.  We have Mega Bloks, Smart Stacks, wooden puzzle blocks, and Imaginarium wooden blocks.

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The Imaginarium 75-piece wooden block set has been with the children for almost three years now and has withstood being thrown across the room in a terribly fit of tantrum, being submerged in water, and whatever else you can imagine two toddlers doing to their toys.  We absolutely love this toy not only because they some in both natural wood and painted in bright colors but also because they enable the kids to build structures and to imagine that they are in a different world.

All 75 pieces of blocks come in a tub with a plastic lid that doubles as a shape sorter which makes packing away equally fun.  The plastic lid isn’t that sturdy though so you may want to take extra care of it.  The blocks come in various shapes such as cylinders, cubes, rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, half cylinders and even archs.  Actually, I love the archs most as they look lovely on top of castles and can also be used to build bridges.

When Jakei was younger, he would have more fun toppling his sisters structures.  He has since outgrown this “destructive” stage and is now quite adept at building his own towers and buildings.

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Building blocks are must-haves for toddlers and preschoolers as they help develop hand-eye coordination and motor skills.  They also enhance children’s creativity and stirs their imagination.  If your child still has no building blocks in his toy chest, it’s about time you took a trip to the toystore to get him some.





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DIY: Children’s Toy Cabinet

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Toys are accumulating faster than the kids are outgrowing them!  We’re already given away some toys but there are just some toys that the kids hang on to for dear life.  To clear the house of clutter yet still manage to keep the kids’ beloved toys, we’re thinking of building a toy cabinet for them.  Though there are plenty of ready-made toy cabinets available in department stores,  none of the ones we saw would fit nicely in our limited living space so we’re seriously thinking of utilizing our DIY skills. Mine are close to none actually so I’ll be needing those self drilling screws.

I’ve started reading about how to make toy cabinets and most of them seem quite easy to follow.  To start off, I need to measure the space where I’ll be placing the toy cabinet.  Then I’m supposed to figure out the measurement of each compartment in the cabinet.  The measurements would have to depend on the general size of the toys that we’ll be putting inside.  We’ll probably need two big compartments, a couple more medium size ones, and several small cubbies to properly organize their toys.  Hooks would also come in handy for toys that come in bags or baskets.

Next, I need to choose wood.  Cedar and pine were highly recommended because they can withstand wear and tear and are also quite easy to cut.   They are also both resistant to mold, mildew, and insects.  Just perfect for the little ones toy cabinet.  I would also have to choose hardware well.  Hinges and brackets must be sturdy and tamper proof screws are advisable.  I was told not to use hardware that’s made of plastic or aluminum and to opt for those made from anodized steel which are more sturdy.

After that, a little muscle work and craftsmanship are all I need to put the toy cabinet together.  If my DIY toy cabinet comes out fine, I just might let the kids put the finishing touches so they can have fun decorating their very own toy cabinet.





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PLDT TelPad’s latest APPgrade – TelMeHow

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

My kids are still singing Anna Banana, the song from the PLDT Telpad commercial that became such a huge hit, yet PLDT Telpad has already come up with a new equally catchy commercial. The newest commercial shows a young girl learning how to cook French cuisine and to speak French using PLDT Telpad’s newest app – TelMeHow. My kids have seen the commercial several times already and now my little girl wants to be a chef and to speak French also.

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At the Prive Luxury Club at The Fort Strip last May 3, I was able to join PLDT execs, businessmen, media and bloggers during the launch of the new TelMeHow application on PLDT Telpad and got to try the new app firsthand. The stubs for the raffle draw included questions whose answers could be found using the PLDT Telpad TelMeHow app. Now, I’m one of the most non-techie moms you’d ever meet. Everyone else is on Android but I’m still holding on to Nokia OS in fear of having to familiarize myself once more with a new gadget. The PLDT Telpad though was quite easy to use and I managed to find the answer to the question using the TelMeHow app whose interactive graphic interface enabled me to access information with ease.

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Mommy Bloggers Vix Parungao and Jem Alvarado checking out the PLDT Telpad TelMeHow App

Education At Your Fingertips

Is there a new skill you want to learn? Have you discovered a hidden talent and are yearning to develop it? With PLDT TelPad TelMeHow, you need not leave your home to learn a new skill or develop a talent. There is a veritable wealth of information from different categories including cooking, fashion, first aid, travel, photography, language, music, sports, and fitness. Each category is divided into engaging how-to-videos complete with audio, images and detailed supplementary content. In the cooking category, for example, you can view instructional videos while browsing the side tabs where ingredients, procedures, and tips are listed systematically.

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Experts In Your Home

Who better to learn from than the experts themselves, right? TelMeHow Mentors are industry professionals all known to be exemplary in their respective fields. Designer Sassa Jimenez and fashion stylist Bea Constantino provide practical and professional lifestyle tips. Lois Yasay, an award winning travel blogger, shares tried and tested travel advice. Professional photographer Paul Ticzon teaches us how to shoot pictures like a pro. Food enthusiast Erwin Heussaff shows you how to whip up a mean dish that’ll surely delight anyone’s palate. Raring to know how to soup up your ride? Atoy Llave and Sam Liuson impart what they know about Automobiles. Practical home decorating and housekeeping tips are what Winnie Cordero and Jie Pambid have for us. Top athletes Kirk Long and Michelle Gumabao share instructional videos for basketball and volleyball.

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Star In Your Own TelMeHow Instructional Video

Telpad users will soon have their own dedicated space online when the full-blown interactive user upload section becomes available. This section will feature selected content from Telpad subscribers so better get that original music video, heirloom recipe, or do-it-yourself instructional ready for uploading.

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Tomorrow’s Landline for Today’s Home

The latest version of the Telpad is a sleek S7 Slim unit powered by Android ™ Froyo 2.2 and comes with an 8GB internal memory and 512 MB RAM which can be augmented by a 32 GB SD card for additional storage. Users can also plug the Telpad to an HD television screen for large scale viewing via its micro HDMI port. It is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel front and a 3MP rear camera for still shots, video capture and video conferencing. All these features definitely make the upgraded Telpad the ideal multimedia companion.

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Telpad plans start at Php 1,849 and include landline service with unlimited local calls and high-speed connectivity supported by PLDT myDSL. Users can enjoy uninterrupted online video streaming or choose from more than 450,000 applications that can be downloaded from Google Play because of PLDT’s reliable connection.

I know you can’t wait to try this new app, so visit www.PLDTTelpad.com to find out more about PLDT’s revolutionary landline. If you already have this great gadget at home, just use your PLDT Telpad to download the TelMeHow app for free.




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No Business Is Too Small For Bookkeeping

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

For new entrepreneurs, keeping financial records up to date could be an overwhelming task.  More often than not, small business owners do away with these tedious records and focus on raking in substantial profit while avoiding any losses.  If you are one of those who focus on increasing revenue,  do understand that financial records would give you a more accurate financial picture of your business.  Your revenue may be steadily increasing but your expenses may also be rising at the same rate.  Good bookkeeping would actually enable you to make better business decisions and to increase profit.

If you have no accounting background, it may be best for you to hire the services of professionals such as austin quickbooks experts so you can focus on running your business.   Outsourcing dallas quickbooks bookkeepers would also translate into savings as you would not have to spend much on training new bookkeepers.  Preparing balance sheets and income statements, maintaining the ledger, and reconciling with bank statements could really give you a headache if you have no background in accounting so it is definitely advisable to get professional service for those.   Moreover, outsourcing bookkeeping services would enable you to focus on selling your products or services.

Though you won’t have to be bothered with the time-consuming process of detailing every single business transaction, do make sure that you review the financial statements given to you by your bookkeeper.  Inflated sales figures or hidden debts could give you an entirely different picture of your financial standing.

 




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