Gift Wrapping Made Easy

 

I could be a little bit late in this Gift-wrapping game but fellow busy moms like myself are probably still rushing to send out gifts to loved ones.  The holiday, as always, was crazy, I have been trying to book for deliveries of gifts here and there and ended up delivering some by ourselves because of the difficulties in booking!  

Since everything since to be a huge hassle, I try to think of ways to make the gift-wrapping itself easier!  Thankful for my sister-in-law, she supplied me with gift wrapping bags and pouches!  So easy to use!  And she’s available at Shopee! 

I was able to pack more than 10 gifts in less than 15 minutes which is a winner for a super busy person like myself!  

Check out her Instagram page for more information about her products.  Feel free to tell her you learned her store from me!  She’s the li’l sister who helped me through all my AMW Workshop series ecobags and tags!  

Happy wrapping and enjoy the process.  The best gift is not the gift itself but the time spent preparing for that simple gift to show someone how much you care.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Merry Christmas!

 

From my family to yours….

We wish you good health and happiness…

 And remember how lucky we are to have this life….

Happy Birthday Jesus.

Merry Christmas!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Merry Christmas From AMW Family

Photo taken by Amari Moments

Wishing you and your family joy, happiness and good health.
Thanks for sticking around reading my posts for the past decades!
I'll see you around still because this girl ain't stopping!

Merry Merry Christmas from my family to yours

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

#ImDreamingOf The Body Shop

Last Thursday, I attended the store relaunch of The Body Shop at SM Mall Of Asia.  The Body Shop is close to my heart for so many reasons ---

• I started Beauty Blogging talking about The Body Shop products because their products are kind to my skin.
• The brand supports advocacies I strongly believe in.
• Their store has testers widely available for you to try and friendly staffs to assist you if you have problem.

And the store looks even better today!  

And this Holiday season is no exception!  With the Christmas filled goodies, all my 5 senses were dancing with joy during my SM MOA store visit.

It is indeed a Season for Special Edition Sets!  I am loving the Rich Plum series!

Check out the price list of these Christmas Stuffers!

My #LittleDapitan Finds Located at Ayala Cloverleaf

Who would've thought a busy mom like me were able to shop for Christmas gift giving as early as October?

FIRST TIME IN HISTORY (I would say!)  Because I am a huge crammer when it comes to Christmas Gifts Shopping.  Thankful with the grand opening of Little Dapitan located at Balintawak (a few steps away from Ayala Cloverleaf Mall), with over 20 stalls that offers unique Christmas gifts from home decors, furniture, bags, wallets, etc... at a bargain price - who can say no to that?

I know I mentioned I will write about my "finds" but guess what?  I actually rounded up everything I see that caught my attention and I think will also spark your interest because each booth offers something unique and you'll definitely find something for EVERYONE!

My eyes were fixed to all these Christmas Decors - these can be used on Christmas Trees or you can even find decors to be displayed on living room or dining area!

Merry Christmas from AMW Family!

When Kyle was born, my wish came true and I couldn't ask for anything more but for him to be in great health and be a good person.

Of course, if God gives me more wishes to be granted, I wish for great health and safety for my whole family and of course, sharing some good vibes and blessings to YOU my dear AMW friends who have been with me for more than a decade.  Thank you, from the bottom of my heart because I still have the chance to type my well wishes here every single year!  Thank you for checking my site, for reading my thoughts and trusting my reviews.  I will keep on doing this as long as I have the passion to help and share my knowledge (and that would be a long long time pa I can tell!)  I just hope you still want to read something from a Senior Citizen in the future!  #lol

Merry Christmas to you my friend, from the time I was still single to being a Mrs. down to being a mom, thanks for being part of my journey and I can't wait to share more with you!

Please let me know you're still here by commenting below!  I'd love to know that I am not talking to just anybody on cyberspace but someone with a name!  Someone I can really say THANK YOU to!

Merry Christmas!  

Stay Happy, Healthy and Loved!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas AMW Friends!
I am very thankful EACH and every year but this year is definitely NO EXCEPTION!

Christmas actually came in early with our advance Christmas party with Beauty Blogging Friends.  Celebrated at Aruga by Rockwell, we all wore black and did exchange gift during the month of November!



Then, we celebrated Christmas with the Sample Room family at The Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea Makati.  Aside from the Annual Christmas Party, Sample Room also celebrates their 4th birthday with Partner Bloggers and Beauty Insiders!

Marbotic Smart Letters Review

Marbotic, is actually called a Tech Toy With A Soul, and I understand why!

Now before you raise your brow (or two brows) on me, I have always been straightforward in saying, I let Kyle Nash play gadgets, only with supervision and with limited time frame!  I, as a Millenial parent (ahem!) understand how we are in a digital world!  And as much as we love to put our kids in a bubble of "traditional games", they ARE growing up in a tech-savvy world and once or twice in their life, they will really look into gadgets like tablets and will want to explore and tinker them!  As much as I've done my part limiting him to only using iPad when we're out in a restaurant or when we're waiting in Hospitals, I also like to reward him iPad time when he's a good boy!  Thankfully, there are so many educational apps out there and I'm lucky my son is into those!

Recently, I was introduced to  - tech toys with a soul. 

 These are designed by teaching experts and developed in France, Smart Letters and Smart Numbers brings the best of physical and digital play together to stimulate creativity and imagination. Beautifully crafted, Montessori-inspired wooden letters and numbers interact with iPad tablets and 3 free educational apps to help children learn to read and write as well as count and calculate. Simply stamp the wooden pieces on the tablet’s screen, and let the magic happen!

Let Me Help You Curate Your Own Cathy Doll Golden Gift Box

So you all know I'm still rushing for Christmas gift-giving!  I've been stuck in traffic several hours daily so I may as well save YOU time and energy to think of what to give for your "kikay" friends, girlfriends, siblings or just anyone you wishes to be happy this Christmas.

I just came from Cathy Doll Philippines office and learned something exciting before the year ends.  You may grab this Limited Edition Cathy Doll Golden Gift Box for FREE if you purchase any Cathy Doll products worth Php1,500.00!  

That is worth every single penny because the gift box itself costs a lot!  Very durable and made of good quality!

Now here's some Cathy Doll items suggestions, feel free to grab all Cathy Doll items you want and maybe split this up?  You save up so much and made a lot of your friends EXTREMELY HAPPY!  #tipidTipsFromTitaAMW

AMW Gift Ideas: Hottest Gadgets in 2017!

We may look like girls who get together to talk about makeup and beauty, but one thing you should know, it's not always the case!  We actually have so much more in common than just makeup, skincare and clothes!  We actually are into "gadgets" that's why we are all present at the Digits Christmas Party for Media Friends and Bloggers.  Digits, is the company behind our favorite gadget store Digital Walker!  Thanks to "tech curator" and CEO Charles Paw for inviting us because we had so much fun learning the hottest gadgets for the coming year!

Photo taken by Jeff Lo of www.pinoyfitness.com

As much as YOU AND ME would like to say: "I want them all!"  I made everything easier for you when it comes to "tech shopping".  Here are just some of the gift-giving ideas for our gadget lovers out there!

If you have friends who are sporty and active 

Fitbit Charge 2 (Php8,490.00)

An upgrade from the most popular fitness wristband.  Its PurePulse heart rate tracking helps the better calorie burns and maximized workouts.  Aside from that, you can also take a snapshot of your cardio fitness level.  This is also equipped with SmartTrack advanced exercise recognition, guiding deep-breathing sessions with heart rate visualizations and cues for better breathing pace.

AMW Gift Ideas: For the Make Up Learners and Lovers

Christmas day is less than 10 days away!  I seriously haven't really gotten the chance to sit down and breathe, but I'm not complaining here, my year 2016 is such a wonderful year I don't mind repeating this all over again for 2017!

Now, are you done with your Christmas shopping?  I know I am still cramming for a couple of get-together and reunions!  So I'm definitely panicking (a bit!)  Thankfully, there are a couple of ideas I can share..this time, for our Make Up Loving friends and those who plan to study make up artistry too!

If you haven't seen on my social media posts, well, I have to repeat this again, to celebrate Benefit's 5th Birthday in the Philippines, they are offering 20% off ON ALL PRODUCTS (Except gift sets) until December 18, 2016 (Sunday)  And our favorite HOOLA products are on 50% off!  So please hurry and stock up on your favorite Benegoodies!  

On top of my head, I am definitely stocking up on ---

• Benefit That Gal Primer
• Benefit 3D Brow Tones
• Benefit POREfessional Balm
• Benefit Gimme Brow
• Benfit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW powder and liquid foundation

Now if you want a huge surprise for a friend who plans to study make up artistry, you may want to look into Pro Studio Beauty Exclusive Concealer/Corrector Palettes.

Going Wild This Christmas with The Body Shop

Every year, I look forward to The Body Shop Christmas Offerings because of so many reasons!  One of them is...

The packaging are visually enticing, (1) I don't need to worry about wrapping them again because I can literally purchase them in store and give it to the recipient by just writing a personal message/note. (2)  All The Body Shop items you purchase are forever against animal testing, so animal lovers like YOU and ME can breathe a sigh of relief because our cute cuddly animals are safe!



(3) In EVERY The Body Shop event, I learn to love the brand more and more.  Why?  Because they help give up to mother nature with your purchase of "kikayness".

And just when you thought there's no more exciting news as I listed above...well, The Body Shop this year cooks up something even more exciting!  So exciting my Facebook friends are messaging me asking me for more details!  Guys, this is it....

AMW Gift Ideas: Gift of Sight and Color

Hey AMW friends!  It's the month of December and we have a couple of days left before Christmas!  Are you panic-gift-shopping?  I SUPER AM!

I've been busy for the whole year (you're probably rolling your eyes now mustering --- "obviously"!)  Well, one thing that I hate doing is to shop especially when I have an active toddler with me!  So most of the gift-gifting list that I do are quite friendly not only on the pocket, but for busy-beees!

In between beauty, fashion, mommy and food talks, I will be inserting "AMW Gift Ideas" every now and then so please watch out for it!  And who knows?  I will also be announcing a winner from random commenter to receive a "Care Package from AMW!"  Because...it's Christmas!  I feel like ...giving!

So back to the first gift idea for the year 2016 --- the Gift of Sight and Color.

I almost screamed for joy when I received these gift certificates from a good Blogger Friend.

Okay, I looked "stoic" but I was screaming deep inside.  This friend of mine knew how much I got converted into using colored contacts on special events, photoshoots, etc....

That's me, with only 1 hour of sleep wearing FreshLook^®Color Contact Lens in Brown.  It may not look like I'm wearing anything but it made my eyes look a bit bigger and more alive, since I'm literally dying inside!  *laughs*

AGC Christmas Party 2015

 When I mention the brands - Etude House, Tony Moly, Leaders Insolution and soon Boulangerie 22 - that makes AGC!  AGC gave a wonderful thanksgiving dinner party for Bloggers and Media friends early last December 2, 2015.

We were greeted with a lovely "Samples Buffet Spread" and can't help but use the tag #BestChristmasParty ever! Because it will always be the best with fellow beauty bloggers around and with the brands we love to support!

I was an early (lucky me) so I was able to really take time and enjoy the activities prepared by the company for us!  I spy a gorgeous pink Locker Room!

Last Minute Christmas Gift-Giving Guide..Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas AMW Friends!  Christmas day today and just like me, some of you are probably  juggling to finish your shopping list!  For the past 2 years, I find myself more productive when I shop during Christmas season!  Imagine the sale (got Christmas Tree for 50% off!), the lesser traffic and lesser mall crowds! 

I realized, I just gave away my secret!  *hahaha*  Sorry godchildren, that's the reason why your ninang is always late in gift-giving!

So because I have a couple of hours left before I need to wrap gifts (again!), I will share some of my instant-gift giving finds that I personally would love to receive!  Are you ready?

Gift Idea #1 Makeup/Skincare Gift Sets

 Estee Lauder brand has always been a WINNER in terms of gift sets!  No matter how much make up I own at the moment, these never fail to make me jump for joy!

Just like this set!

Includes: 

How to: Mrs. Santa Claus Look

To make my usual "How Tos" unique, I've decided to do a tutorial on how I would do my "overall look".  And since this is the Holiday season, I thought it would be fun and unique to do a Mrs. Santa Claus look.  With Santa Claus on the limelight every Christmas Season, how could we forget the woman who supports him all the way?  How do you think Mrs. Claus looks like?

I think she would look like this...

Oh, she looks just like me!   I personally think Mrs. Claus has a laid-back, low-key yet classy fashion sense!  An ever supportive wife who supports Mr. Santa Claus in preparing gifts for the kids and she is also the one who gives him massages and a hot cup of coffee to her husband after a long day of delivery and Ho-Ho-Ho!  

Benefit Real Cheeky Party Kit is a Must this Holiday Season

I have been giving advice mostly to newbies when it comes to makeup. 
How about those who have enough makeup and yet, still want to buy something for themselves (make up related) this Christmas?

Just when you thought they or YOU have it all!  Well, no you don't!  You got to pick Benefit's Real Cheeky Party KIT!  A gift blush-lovers can't say no to!

Benefit Real Cheeky Party 

Blushing Beauty Kit

Php2,400 (approx $55.00)

Have a Bee-ry Merry Christmas!

One of the brands I really go for when it comes to gift-giving is Burt's Bees.  I find the packaging, quality of the products and price points good enough to make a person feel special.  

Here's just an example on how I would go for a Burt's Bees Gift!

For a female family member

A whole range of skincare like Daisy White

For a friend 

A set of head-to-toe products

Christmas Gift-Giving Idea: Crane Humidifiers and Purifiers

It is true what Crane says: "The Best Medicine is No Medicine".

I used to take at least one tablet of anti-histamines a day to ease up my skin allergies which I highly blame on both food and air pollution!  Mr. AMW actually bought me an Air Purifier a couple of years ago.  And now that we have Kyle, we were actually on a search for Air Humidifier too! 

Which is which?  Well, after attending their first ever event at L'Indochine a couple of days ago, I learned so much about Humidifiers and Purifiers I actually took notes and will share to you the difference and you'll see by the end of the post which your family needs!  I actually needed both!  And don't worry, these are not only cute, they are inexpensive as well!

Crane USA actually took a leap on creating not only good quality humidifiers and air purifiers, they actually followed their own mantra of "Design for Better Living".  As you can see, their products are not only functional and efficient!  They come in Adorable and elegant designs to fulfill any home improvement needs!

Now, let us first talk about Humidifiers ---

• They help increase air moisture for easier breathing and good night's sleep.
• Can relieve cough, cold and flu symptoms including nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds and dry skin.
• Can reduce mold and bacteria growth up to 99.96%.

And Crane actually came up with Adorable Cool Mist Humidifiers (Php2,799.75-Php3,499.75) to satisfy the descriptions above.  And aside from that, they can hold 1 gallon/3.78 L water and it can run whisper quiet up to 24 hours!  These CRANE Humidifiers can mists up to 250 square feet and has auto shutoff safety sensor!  Best of all?  They use less energy than a standard household light bulb!

 

I highly recommend the Adorable designs for household with kids and kids at heart!

Suesh 2015 Holiday Collection 5pc Gold & Black Brush Set

I will start sharing gift-giving ideas starting TODAY!  I will randomly post great-gift finds because Christmas is indeed very near!

Whenever I want to give gifts for my makeup loving friends, I always knew deep in my heart that we can never have enough brushes!  I personally own so many brush sets but it is always nice to receive more because....come on!  Do I need to explain myself?

And the Suesh 2015 Holiday Collection is no exception to the rule!  I clicked on their site and found nice collection of brushes for the holiday and they are priced reasonably!

Suesh 2015 Holiday Collection 5pc Gold & Black Brush Set

Php380.00

The KIT comes with 5 essential brushes to create a simple look!  The handle is black with gold ferrule and these brushes are made from Vegan Korean Taklon Hair, so I believe these brushes are perfect even for users who have sensitive skin!