Jenni Epperson's Fashion + Food Book Launch

Last March 3,2012 I was invited to launch of Jenni Epperson’s Book Launch entitled “….

My only “online” encounters with Jenni Epperson is when I heard she is nominated for the Best Lifestyle Blog Award for NUFFNANG Blog Awards. During that time, her name already has recall to me in terms of Fashion and her being a Fashion Stylist. But it really never appealed to me that she is also into food.

Most of my entries in my blog were about my love for FOOD. So I can feel there’s a “connection” and Jenni’s flair for Fashion. So what entices me to cover the launch is how she was able to write about Food and Fashion at the same time. Food and Fashion are two different aspects and so for her to incorporate those 2 is altogether AMAZING plus the fact that she never gets fat out of blogging about FOOD and can wear any outfit and look FAB at the SAME TIME.

 Sometimes those are the things that puzzles me. But good thing she was able to incorporate and share what she knows about Food and Fashion in one amazing BOOK. Sorry Jenni , I might be boring u with a lot of the word “amazing” appearing all the time here in my post. I can be redundant sometimes most especially if someone or something amazes me. Come on (note to self) MOVE ON, hahaha!

Coming back about Jenni Epperson’s book, I can feel that she is a god storyteller the way she talks about her book during its launch. I can feel her passion and happiness sharing what she loves doing and putting it all into words and in a BOOK. And congratulations Jenni you have that rare gift ( making other people listen to what one says)

I’m happy to see her avid followers even buying the book, it just goes out to show that she has a following and her readers really support her. 

After launch, I felt I became a fan of her (oh gosh “ Me Already”) ! I’m gonna save up for her book and even promote it to my other friends. It is a must-have most especially for those people (like ME) who doesn’t really know sometimes what to dress in a certain event, what to prepare for a sudden guest who’s coming to your house, and how to incorporate FOOD with FASHION.

And by the way I fell in love with Jenni as a person, but I also got “more” in love with her shoes that day!

So for a book that costs Php1,100, definitely a STEAL..compared with all the ideas you can get from Jenni's book ..it's nothing ! Buy It before it runs out from your favorite National Bookstore Branches near you!

MY URATEX PLANT TOUR EXPERENCE

I Remember my mom was so O.C of how our family home should look like. Well moms are generally like that, be it from the color of curtains she will use for the family room should also match the ones inside the bedroom or which vase will match the center table; things like that. I don’t know for some moms but my mom is like that. 

Our family is just a small one but my mom makes sure that everything is well-taken cared of. My parents like to buy expensive fixture for our home but they make sure that the ones they buy is worth its high price. Their way of thinking is like: why buy items with low prices if the quality is unmatched? So for them better to invest in a furniture or home appliance but will be for long use.

Just like our sofa and beds. The foams used for it are from URATEX Foams. I remember my mom who loves and have high sentiments over our sofa that instead of buying a new one( because the foam of it was wrecked already after how many years of use) decided to go to the Uratex Foam plant to have it custom-repaired and replaced. And my parents were happy with the results because until now whenever I visit them , it is still the old sofa situated in our family room.

It never fails to amaze me at how durable and long-lasting Uratex foams is. So when a blogger friend invited me to join a group of bloggers to visit the Uratex Plant in Muntinlupa I am so excited to say yes.

During our visit, Mr. Dindo , The Communications manager for RGC Group of Companies (The company behind the brand URATEX) was our host and together with other employees , helped us to know how the famous Uratex foams are made of.

First it starts with The Research & Development Laboratory, this is where the formulation of foams are done.The laboratory personnel here develops formulates and conducts tests that will endure proper formulation will meet the product specifications that customers look for.

2^nd step is FOAMING, once the formulation is ready, it is entered in a foaming machine’s computer system. Up to 26 streams of different chemicals are doused using computer-controlled metering pumps for precision. The liquid will turn into cream within seconds and then into solid state within 1.5-2 minutes, and where the solid foam block may be cut between 1 to 60 meters in length. Here in the Muntinlupa plant, the foam is cut in 30-meter lengths.

The liquid foam now in its expanded form.

3^rd Step is CURING. The foam blocks are then picked up by an overhead crane and transferred to the curing area. Here the foams are cooled within the next 24 hours and considered cured after that.

4^th Step, Foams are then brought to the FOAM BLOCK WAREHOUSE. This serves as storage for the foam blocks. This is where the blocks are stored  before moved into the production area.

5^th step is The Production area. This is where the URATEX products come from. The foam blocks are cut into the requested size and then contoured into the desired or type of product to be produced.

The RGC Group of companies revolutionized foam making way back in 1987. And in 2001 , the company invested in a new foam makiing equipment called “HENNECKE”. It is tagged as the “Mercedez Benz” of foam-making industry. It is a German-manufactured equipment and regarded as the best in the world.

All of us enjoyed our tour of the plant. This experience even affirmed my huge satisfaction for the brand. I know there other quality brands that produced foams but for now I entrust my foam needs to URATEX.

REVIEWS: Jennifer Lynn My New Fave Brand of Nail Polish

I have been so busy these past few weeks and I have been secretly day-dreaming that I will spend one whole day in a spa (but now it isn't a secret since I'm sharing these with you guys). But I guess with all the chores I have to face at home and some tasks online there isn't much time for me.

But time has been cooperating with me, last Monday after fetching the kids at school, I was able to squeeze in some time for a mani-pedi at POSH NAILS TIMOG, Q.C.

 This place is heaven in my eyes..would love to come back again and try their other services.

First they have to put my feet under "FOOTSOAK". This will  make my feet be more relaxed and easy to clean.

This is a UV machine wherein it helps the nail polish dry faster.

They have to put my nails under this UV machine A few times to make sure the Jennifer Lyn Nail Gel Polish.

I actually had a hard time choosing the right Jennifer Lyn Nail Gel Polish because they have so many nice colors to choose from. But the lover of color "RED" in me won.

And they actually have nice nail gel colors to choose from..I chose AURORA..name of the JENNIFER LYNN Nail Gel Polish.

One thing that I love most about JENNIFER LYNN nail gel polish is that it won't chip off easily. My attendant from POSH NAILS said that in order to have it removed, a special polish remover should be used.

As I've said before I'm too busy so a nail gel polish like Jennifer Lynn would really be helpful. I don't need to go back to the salon very much often to change it.

So for those who who liked my post and interested  to have their nails painted with Jennifer Lynn Nail Gel Polishes, You can try it at the Posh Nails branch or liked their FB pages here.

Four New McFloat Flavors plus a new TVC with Xian Lim

Have you guys heard the song "I'm Walking on Sunshine" ? If not, I'm sure you'll do. You'll gonna even sing once you learn that the new endorser for The 4 New Mcdo Float variants is XIAN LIM.

I was really clueless yesterday when I was invited to the launch at MCDONALD'S El Pueblo. But of course with the ushering summer time who would ignore an invite saying that I will be among the first ones to try their new dessert line.

I love eating french fries, it is one of my to-go-to comfort food when I feel low . But it would be plus if I would eat it with one of my favorite thirst quencher Mc Float! Good thing I can now enjoy my favorite fries with a combo. For only Php 50 customers can get a regular Coke McFloat with Medium Fries while Php55 if you pair the medium fries with any of the four new flavors of McFloat!

Mc Float Summer Medley has four new exciting flavors to be exact: BLUEBERRY SPRITE FLOAT, GREEN APPLE SPRITE FLOAT, FOUR SEASON'S SPRITE, and HONEY BANANA SPRITE Mc Float. And the fab part here is that there's  no increase with their prices, still a catch at Php25. The only rising now is the temperature so be sure to hit at the nearest McDo Branch near you!

I'm sure my kids would love our McDo bondings because we both love eating fries with Mc Float plus seeing and hearing Xian Lim sing the new TVC of McFloat Summer medley.

This video was shot at University of Sto. Tomas, one of the oldest universities in the Philippines. More pictures here.

More photos of the launch here.

For online deliveries, Pls. do check their site at:

www.mcdelivery.com.ph

or Call McDelivery at :

8-6236

You can also follow them on Twitter :

twitter.com/mcdo_ph

Visit their website :

www.mcdonalds.com.ph

When WEIGHT matters.....

Lately over the past of six months of blogging about food, I have gained enough to consider taking the unnecessary weight off. Stop blogging about food is not the right step to do.Blogging about something I have learned to love is one thing I cannot imagine doing.

But of course I still have to look out after my Health and over-all well being. Sometimes that is one thing we kept on overlooking. Just because we are happy with what we are doing doesn't mean it is justifiable to do.

The idea of losing weight has been lurking on my mind these past 2 months and I think it's time to put that plan into action.

CONTEST ALER: SUMMER FUN with THERMOS Philippines Contest

MECHANICS 
Summer Fun with Thermos Promo 

1. Participants must like the Official Thermos Philippines Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH) and follow Thermos Philippines on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ThermosPH). 
2. Photo entries must have their corresponding captions (maximum of 140 characters) that adhere/is in line with the theme for the period. The picture can be in JPEG or PNG formats, with a maximum size of 4MB. 
3. Only color, brightness and contrast of the photo entry are allowed to be adjusted. 
4. Photo entries and caption should be uploaded by the participant in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website with the following details: 

Complete name of participant
Complete address
Complete name of model/s (Prior written consent from the model is required for pre screening whereas the scanned letter of authorization should be attached to entry).
Photo Caption
Landline
Mobile number
Email address
Promo period and theme
Facebook ID
Twitter ID 

CLICK HERE TO EDIT YOUR INFORMATION. ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED FOR SUMMER FUN WITH THERMOS PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST PARTICIPANTS. 

5. Photo entries and their corresponding caption will be screened. Illegal, immoral, visually disturbing, derogatory/hate, foul and sexually explicit photo entries will be automatically disqualified. 
6. Only photo entries and their corresponding caption published in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website are considered for the promo. Links of considered photo entries will also be published on the official Thermos Facebook page and Twitter account. 
7. Participants are allowed to publish their photo entries in their personal social media account. 
8. There will be 12 winners for the whole promo which will be based on the address: 
a. 4 winners per period; two (2) winners from Metro Manila, one (1) winner from Luzon outside of Metro Manila, one (1) winner from Visayas and Mindanao 
b. There are three (3) periods for the whole contest. 

 

9. Prizes: 

 

10. Theme per period: 

 

11. A genuine Thermos brand item should be visible in the photo entry. Entries using generic/non-Thermos branded food and beverage containers will be disqualified. For more information about the genuine Thermos brand, participants can inquire at thermos[at]collins-international[dot]com[dot]ph, (02) 684 6160 or (02) 646 2867. 
12. Winners will be chosen based on: 
a. UNIQUENESS (40%). The exceptionality of the photo entry that corresponds to the theme. 
b. WITTINESS (40%). Caption and picture must be catchy, creative, witty and appropriate to the photo and theme. Caption must not exceed 140 characters. 
c. VISIBILITY OF THERMOS PRODUCT (10%). The Thermos product must be clearly visible and identifiable. 
d. POPULARITY (10%). The number of likes of the photo entry and caption in the Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website 
13. Entries will be judged by two (3) representatives from Collins International Trading Corporation. 

Julie Lim
VP for Business Development
Collins International Trading Corporation

King del Rosario
Head, Business Unit 8 - Thermos
Collins International Trading Corporation

Joanna Marie Dela Cuesta
Brand Marketing Assistant 
Collins International Trading Corporation 

14. Winners will be announced three (3) days after the last day of the period. 
15. Winners will be announced in Thermos Philippines Landing Page (http://www.facebook.com/ThermosPH/app_190322544333196) which is supported by Manila Exchange (http://www.manilax.me) website, official Thermos Facebook page and Twitter account. They will be notified via courier, SMS, and email. 
16. Winners should bring the actual letter sent via courier to claim their prize. Winners must also present one (1) valid ID. 
17. Winners should personally claim their prize at the following addresses: 

Metro Manila/Luzon 
Collins International Trading Corporation 
412 Amang Rodriguez Avenue, Manggahan, Pasig City 
Tel. No. 681-6161 / 681-6163 

Visayas 
Cebu City 
Advanced Electronics Service Corporation 
Castilex Compound Mandaue, North Central, Cabancalan St., Mandaue City 
Tel. No. 63 32 ( 344-8469 ) / 63 32 (345-2804) 
Fax: 63 32 (344-8404) 

Mindanao 
Davao City 
Advanced Electronics Service Corporation 
2nd Floor, Room 202 Amesco Bldg, Ramon Magsaysay St., Davao City 
Tel. No. 63 82 (227-4974) Telefax 

18. Failure to submit the required documents forfeits the prize. 
19. Failure to claim the prize in person by August 30, 2012 forfeits the prize. 
20. All participants can only win once during Summer Fun with Thermos Online Contest. 
21. This contest is only applicable to the residents of the Republic of the Philippines. 
22. Employees of Collins International Trading Corporation, promoters for all Collins products and their relatives up to 2nd degree of consanguinity and affinity are automatically disqualified. 
23. All entries will become the property of Collins International Trading Corporation, and may be used for any online/printed promotional materials and press releases. By submitting the photo entry the participant is agreeable to this portion. 
24. This promo cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional activities.