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3 Easy Steps For Making Spaghetti in 10 mins w/ Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce

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Hi, mga mamsh! Today I’m going to share with you the 3 Easy Steps For Making Spaghetti in 10 mins Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce.

The struggle is real talaga sa ating mga mamshies kapag nagkakasabay-sabay ang mga trabaho natin sa bahay, sa mga work-from-home-mom yan siguradong nakaka-relate kayo sa akin. 😅 . 

Last year taught us so many things, right? We have to be thankful for what we have.

So, napaka-importante talaga na kasama natin ang family natin with our side. Tama ba mga mamsh? 

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PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

How Do I Juggling as a Mom Effortlessly? 

I’m really into working and before I start my day I love hot coffee while sitting in front of my computer, checking email and messages from clients. 

Aside from that, I love sharing helpful tips sa mga mommies through this blog 🥰

Kapag weekends I love connecting with mommies in Mommy Nicz Squad Facebook Group, kwentuhan with them, etc., 

PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Of course with the support and help from my family, lalo na sa mama ko siya talaga nag aalaga sa bunso ko so I can work and do events before the pandemic. 

Si Ryan (my husband) naman he always supports me in whatever I do and my kids are my source of happiness and inspiration. 

With the Help of my New Found Friend

Mas mapapadali na ang pagluluto ko ng favorite ng mga kids ko, ang Spaghetti! 

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With the help of Purefoods TJ Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce takes less time to prepare my kid’s favorite meal every meryenda time.

3 Easy Steps For Making Spaghetti in 10 mins w/ Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce

STEP 1:

Thaw 2 pcs of 500g Purefoods TJ Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce in 10-15 mins.

PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

STEP 2:

Isalin ang sauce sa isang sauce pot at painitin sa kalan.

Heating Instruction

PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

TIP: Habang pinapakuluan ang Spaghetti Pasta Thaw frozen bag of TJ Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce for 10-15 minutes. 

PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

10 minutes to make: Yummy Spaghetti Ready in a Jiffy 

STEP 3:

After 3-5 minutes ready na siya ihalo with the Pasta 😍 Hindi mo na kailangan maghiwa ng mga ingredients or adding some spices dahil kumpleto na siya mga mommies. 

PUREFOODS SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

With the #1 Tender Juicy Hotdog mas nakumpleto yung lasa ng spaghetti sauce na talaga namang mapapa-YUMMY ang mga kids natin.

How much and Where to Buy Purefoods TJ Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce?

Purefoods Tj Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce 500g is Php 200 and 1Kg is Php 320.

It’s available in supermarkets online via San Miguel The Mall. 

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce w/ the #1 TJ Hotdog
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3 Easy Steps For Making Spaghetti in 10 mins

Enjoy preparing spaghetti with your kids in 10 minutes with Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce w/ The #1 TJ Hotdog.
Prep Time10 mins
Active Time3 mins
Total Time13 mins
Author: Nicole Herose Escat
Cost: 300 pesos

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pot
  • Oven ware
  • Scissors
  • Sauce scoop

Materials

  • 500g 2 pieces for 1kl Pasta Purefoods Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce w/ the #1 TJ Hotdog
  • 1 kilo 1 pack Spaghetti Pasta

Instructions

  • Thaw 2 pcs of 500g Purefoods TJ Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce in 10-15 minutes.
  • Isalin ang spaghetti sauce sa isang sauce pot, at painitin sa kalan.
  • After 3-5 minutes ready na siya ihalo with the Pasta

Have you tried this mga mamsh? 

BEAUTY TIPS FOR 2021

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As a full-time mom, I make sure not to take myself for granted. Especially that I am a mom, it doesn’t mean that I have no rights to do skincare and makeup.

During the pandemic, I had a lot of free time so I researched basic skincare to take better care of myself and my family.

I discovered that I don’t have to spend money to be beautiful.

Below is a to-do list that will help you to finally have that glow you are missing all this time.

1. SLEEP ON TIME

Our eyes seem to be the center of our face. Whenever we meet someone, we look right into their eyes and from there, we can say if someone is attractive or charming.

A reason for dark circles is obviously the state of being restless. However, it’s almost nonsensical if we will sleep right away just to make up for the interrupted sleep we had.

The goal is not getting enough sleep, but to get good quality sleep on a regular schedule so we feel rested when we wake up.

Doctors always tell us to get an 8-hour sleep. And if we’re getting fewer than 6 hours, it’s likely affecting our appearance, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a board-certified sleep specialist.

2. HYDRATE REGULARLY

Hydration does not end in simply drinking the right amount of water, but literally applying it on the skin itself.

A daily bath is not enough because once we leave the bathroom, all that water on our skin evaporates along with our skin’s natural oils.

Hydrating moisturizer application is as crucial as drinking enough water for our overall skin health.

3. EAT RIGHT

Diet does not only refer to “eating small amounts.” It means, following the right food for your body.

“I tell my patients that what they put in their mouths is as important as the products they apply on their skin,” says Dr. Jessica Wu, a dermatologist, and creator of Dr. Jessica Wu Skincare who has also written her own guide to eat for beauty, Feed Your Face.

Jessica Crescenzi, the founder of Beauty Guru NYC, agrees: “Many clients and friends come to me and say, ‘I’m doing my skincare ritual every morning and evening, but I’m still breaking out.’ My first question to them is ‘How’s your diet?’

The bottom line is that whatever’s going on inside your gut will eventually show in your skin.”

There are varieties of food groups that help you nurture your skin.

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4. MOVE

Being fit isn’t the only benefit you get when you exercise. Exercise boosts our body circulation.

Immediate benefits of circulation includes healthy vibrant glow that we will notice once we complete a session.

Also, exercise lowers levels of stress hormones and raises levels of endorphins (a.k.a. the “feel-good hormone”), which may be why we feel so relaxed and optimistic after a workout.

5. FOLLOW A ROUTINE

Some of us today eat-out whenever we feel like, lays or sits down whenever we feel like, even sleeps whenever we feel like, and that’s because of the COVID19.

We’re in an abrupt transition from having a mixed indoor and outdoor routine to a full indoor life.

We seemed lost, hence our too much time on social media platforms having less time paying attention to how we actually look nowadays.

In a study published in June 2018 in the Lancet Psychiatry, researchers found that people who have less consistent routines throughout the active parts of their day were more likely to suffer from major depressive and bipolar disorders, mood problems, loneliness, and less happiness. T

hose routines are critical for your overall health, in both body and mind.

It is vital then to our daily lives to put up a program that suits us and help accomplish the things that will help improve ourselves.

A routine that will enable us to get a regularly scheduled sleep, hydrate/do our skincare routine, prepare the right food our body needs in a week, and a routine that will get us moving so we could feel our hearts beat fast — reminding us that we are still alive despite all the things that are happening in the world.

A FILIPINO FOLK SONG ABOUT OUR LOCAL FRUITS

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If you love the classics “Bahay Kubo” and “Da Coconut Nut,” then you are likely to enjoy a new song that has been recently creating buzz; called “Prutas Pilipinas.”

Music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Noel Ferrer, and performed by The Company. The song was created in collaboration with local juice brand, Locally, which aims to educate and celebrate one of the best things we Filipinos can be proud of – our fruits.

In line with Locally’s mission of honoring our Filipino farmers 

their crops, this collaboration with top Filipino music artists entitled “Prutas Pilipinas” is a  contemporary Filipino folk song featuring rhymes and riddles about homegrown fruits, both known and unknown to the Filipinos.

“We are extremely proud of this unique collaboration between icons. Ryan Cayabyab is a national artist, Noel Ferrer is a well-known and respected lyricist with a deep knowledge of Filipino culture, The Company, is an amazing group of talented Filipino singers, and Maribel Garcia is a passionate advocate of the arts being the head of BGC’s art program as well as Mind Museum,” says Gretchen King, Locally Category Manager.

“Filipinos are of course known to love music, so we wanted to reach out to them through this medium.

Nature, music, and science come together in our song ‘Prutas Pilipinas.’ What’s better way to celebrate life than to sing a song about our fruits that give us life!” says Ryan Cayabyab.

Prutas Pilipinas not only names popular fruits, like mangoes, melons, and grapes but also the unique ones like chico, mangosteen, and dragonfruit. The song also mentions how nutritious and good these local fruits are, a way to spread more knowledge about something we all eat every day. Locally’s way of championing what is proudly our own.

“I thought that it would be a good opportunity to start from basic fruits and expand it to a collective push for a healthy nation – para sa masigla, magaling at masayang Pilipinas. The genius of our National Artist Mr. Cayabyab, as shown in the excellent music, and the exceptional vocal quality and harmony of The Company made the song truly fun, dynamic, and meaningful,” shares Noel Ferrer.

“We feel that it is our mission to not only introduce these Philippine fruits through our juices but also to imbibe the knowledge and culture in every Filipino, especially today’s youth,” King continues. 

“Prutas Pilipinas is that rare moment in OPM where we get to tick all of the right boxes. This contemporary folk song is entertaining, educational and edifying. Transcending merely sensory enjoyment, this song becomes a pro-active participant in nation-building,” says The Company founding member, Moy Ortiz. 

The song has three versions – the first is the main song which has already been released and is quickly growing in popularity on Spotify. Set to be released soon, the second version integrates a little bit of “bugtungan” at the song’s beginning, while the third version is short and easy to memorize, made to be shared in schools nationwide through DepEd.

“This song is just the beginning,” says King. “We have exciting plans in collaboration with DepEd to integrate learning about Filipino fruits in the curriculum. We strongly believe that loving local and supporting our own is a culture that can be taught and encouraged at a young age. Our country produces some of the best and most amazing fruits in the world, and it’s time for all of us to know about and be proud of them,” concludes King. 

“Prutas Pilipinas” is available for streaming on Spotify and soon, on YouTube. Locally juices are available in all leading convenience stores and supermarkets. For more information, you may visit @Locally_PH on Instagram and Facebook.

Paano ko Natanggal ang mga Pimples and Marks? (Product Review)

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Disclaimer: This may OR may not work for you. Please do a patch test on the jawline before using it on your face.

Hello, mamshies! It’s been a long time since my last blog post. I’m so excited to tell you about my #TigyawatSeries on my Facebook Page and it’s my first time to have a breakout with a lot of pimple marks. 😯

So, when I realized na it’s time to use a rejuvenating set na nga kase ang dami dami na talagang pimple marks and sobrang itim. 

What Rejuv Set did I use?

I decided to use Beautederm Rejuv Set mga mamsh, dahil bukod sa maraming magandang reviews mabilis din daw ang epekto. 

Out of curiosity, nag go agad ako sa beautederm rejuv set. 

BEFORE 

Here’s my photo bago ko ginamit ang Beautederm Rejuv.

DAY 1

On October 30, 2020, I read and first time to used the rejuv set, nung una kakaba ka ba pa ako iniisip ko baka kung anong mangyari sa fave ko 🙈 

So, heto na nga, kailangan mo ng gamitin ito Nicole dahil nandito na yan at of course, ang mahalya niyan P3500!! 🤣 Wala ng atrasan.

Ito yung time na sobrang kati kati ng face ko, hindi ko mapigilan hindi kamutin so ang ginawa ko himas himas nalang. 

But then kinabukasan wala na yung kati.

DAY 3

Napansin ko na pumuti yung face ko, yung mga pimples nag da dry na infairness ang bilis ng effect niya at medyo nagbabakbak na rin siya diyan paunti-unti sa bandang chin and jaw. 

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DAY 7

My RED FAAACE!! 😅 Bigla siyang namula na maitim, normal lang yun so don’t worry!

2 WEEKS

Kagigising ko lang and I noticed na nag fade yung mga ilang pimple marks, at glass skin ang peg ng face ko.

4 WEEKS

Yay! Patapos na ako nito and I’m so happy with the result! But hindi naman nawala lahat ng pimple marks lalo na sa bandang chin, sa may chicks nawala yung mga pimple marks.

How To Use?

MORNING ROUTINE

Wash your face and use Papaine Soap, rest your face in 5 mins, apply toner rest again in 5 mins then apply Day Cream.

NIGHT ROUTINE

Wash your face and use Papine Soap, rest your face in 5 mins, apply the toner after 5 mins apply the Night Cream 1, Night Cream 2 and Night Cream 3.

REMEMBER: Always rest your face for 5 mins before applying another product.

My experience..

PAPAINE SOAP

When I wash my face with their Papaine Soap, wala naman akong naramdaman na kakaiba. Parang normal soap lang and yung smell niya mabango. 

PERO…

Day 3, day 4, and so on… 

Pahapdi ng pahapdi, yung feeling na gusto mo na agad magbanlaw ng face dahil habang tumatagal, pahapdi ng pahapdi. 

TONER

At first, ang strong ng smell feeling ko sobrang tapang nito. I applied and then tap, tap, tap lang sa face yun ang sabi ng nagbenta sa akin. 

Ganun din ang experience with Pappaine soap, sa una wala lang but then mahapdi na pag patagal ng patagal ang gamit. 

TIP: Itapat sa electric fan ang face habang ginagamit ang toner, nakaka less ng hapdi sa face. 😊

DAY CREAM

Hindi ako masyado fan ng cream sa umaga pero I have to apply talaga. Ang ginawa ko hindi ko masyadong dinadamihan ng apply kasi nagiging parang oily siya sa face and I hate it 🤣

NIGHT CREAM 1

Yung smell niya napansin ko agad, hindi siya mabango and medyo magaspang ang texture! 

When I applied, nangati ako ng ilang minutes, akala ko hindi ako hiyang but sabi ni seller normal lang at huwag daw kakamutin. 

NIGHT CREAM 2

Ito pinaka-fave ko para siyang aloe vera, mabango siya and wala naman akong naramdaman na mahapdi or kati. 

NIGHT CREAM 3 

This one is white cream talaga, maganda sa skin after ng pag apply. 

NOTE: Before proceeding to another product wait 5 mins after applying the next product.

How Much? Worth it ba?

The rejuv set na nabili ko is P3500 2 months daw magagamit but in my experience yung toner naubos agad in 1 month, yung mga creams may natira pa. 

YES, worth it dahil effective ang bilis bilis. 
NO, the price is not for everyone. In short, mahal siya.

Where to buy?

Sa mga mamsh na taga Bulacan, dito ko binili kay Beautederm Plaridel yung sa akin just message them to buy. Actually may pa free products and free deliver din kapag naka 2500 and up ka.

My thoughts..

My reccomendation about the products na mag upgrade sila sa toner, medyo maliit siya kasi yung P3500 is good for 2 months pero 1 month lang yung toner sa akin but the rest I think aabot ng 2 months. 😊

What I like about the product is ang bilis ng resulta, napansin ko na in 3 days may result agad. Natuyo agad ang mga pimples. ❤ In fairness sulit ang bayad pero mahal siya kung magiging maintenance skincare na siya.

UPDATE: Pumayag yung mother ko na i-share ko dito yung experience niya with the product.

The reasons why I bought the P3500 set dahil maghahati kaming dalawa, sadly merong ingredients na hindi hiyang sa skin ng mother ko.

1 night niya lang ginamit yung products then in the morning nag start ng kumati yung face niya, and then nung hapon doon na namin napansin na namamaga na yung face niya.

My fault too dahil hindi ko muna siya pinag patch test iniisip ko kasi na hindi niya first time gumamit ng rejuv, but see what happened to her namaga yung face in 1 week. Kaya importante na mag patch test muna before using the product to your entire face 😊

After she used the product in 1 night

Have you tried any rejuv set? Anong brand?

Gentle Care for your Baby’s Skin Breeze Gentle

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Parents are always going for the best quality products for their children, paying special attention to their precious newborns. So, here’s the Breeze Gentle and Free Liquid Detergent.

From personal care products, like shampoo and baby wash, parents always make sure to find trusted solutions for their kids.

The ALL-NEW Breeze Gentle and Free Liquid Detergent

The same can be said for a laundry detergent, which protects the baby’s skin by thoroughly cleaning their clothes, and more.

Now, parents can look to a dependable partner for a solution that’s tough on stains, gentle enough for their kids.

The ALL-NEW Breeze Gentle and Free Liquid Detergent effectively remove stains while staying gentle on your baby’s sensitive skin.  

What’s New With Breeze Gentle?

Breeze Gentle and Free has lavender essential oils, which soothe skin irritations and give a calming scent.

The gentle rice milk, which moisturizes and softens fabrics, to provide gentle care for your baby’s delicate skin.

The mild PH-balanced formula is also free from typical skin irritants, like dyes, parabens.

So you know your baby will sleep well at night in the most cuddle-worthy clothes and on the softest sheets. 

ALL-NEW Breeze Gentle and Free

More than this, the new product guarantees the same toughness on stains

Breeze is known for, leaving no leftover residue from food, milk, and more on fabrics or in the machine. 

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Tough on stains, while gentle and soothing on the skin.

Breeze Gentle and Free gives top quality, delicate care for the most important little ones in your life.

How Much the Breeze Gentle and Where to Buy it?

The ALL-NEW Breeze Gentle and Free Liquid Detergent are now available in all supermarkets and groceries.

As well as through online channels Lazada and Shopee for Php168 SRP (980mL bottle).

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/BreezePhilippines. 

3 Things Do’s and Don’ts For Newbie Blogger and Influencer

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This post is inspired me to do because lately, I have seen some of my fellow bloggers are not aware and some of their content were copy/paste from another blog and photos uploaded on Instagram that was from Pinterest. 

So, if you are an aspiring blogger and influencer you are on the right blog. Just keep reading. 

3 Things Do’s and Don’ts For Newbie Bloggers and Influencers

1) Copy and Paste

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Do

Use your knowledge and do some research. Rephrase the words instead. If you want to feature recognizing quotes or sentences use the following words “according to” or “Based on” it’s an act that you want to take credit to the right owner. 

Don’t

Copy and paste are for the weary. If you are planning to do so, you are plagiarizing the content from another blogger. It’s not a good idea to copy a sentence from another blogger and paste and use it to your Instagram Caption. Read the Do’s over and start to do it. 

2) Copyright Infringement

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Do

Be creative when it comes to taking shots of your products. If you don’t have skills as much as a photographer, take a course, or a workshop it would be a good investment if you are planning to be a blogger and influencer. 

“I don’t have any professional cameras etc.,” that is not an excuse you can use a smartphone and a lot of app as a tool to get your photos outstanding. My tip is to look for some inspiration and practice every day, taking a shot of your plants, makeup, and any other things is a good practice. Remember, consistency is the key 🙂

You can use FREE stock photos from Pexels and Pixabay, you can use it to your blog.

Don’t

Sometimes we love saving a satisfying picture from Pinterest, it’s the best platform you can find a good photo that almost perfect. So, you saved, edited, and uploaded the photo to your Instagram and claimed it to be yours. That’s not a good idea! It’s Copyright Infringement and as far as I know, you could be sued by the owner of the photo you’ve taken.

3) Authenticity

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Do

When sharing valuable content, make sure that your audience will learn from it from what you share. It’s better to use your experience as an example and lastly, BE YOURSELF when talking to your audience they know if you are not. Talk to your audience the way you talk in your actual life.

Don’t

Not being yourself! Let’s say that when you are talking to your audience for not being sincere about what you are saying. 

I know that it was not my business, but it’s better to be aware especially of what you do because if you are a blogger and influencer you are not just sharing your reviews and promotional you too take all the responsibilities you are posting online.