tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50522739395432031442024-03-14T01:39:45.064+09:00Everyday is a blessing!Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-23970508834106484042016-05-06T10:52:00.003+09:002016-05-06T10:52:48.787+09:00Current moodStaying afloat... still staying to be relevant.<br />
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Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-38075041490118850032016-05-05T12:32:00.002+09:002016-05-05T12:32:39.270+09:00Past Time<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been into on-line selling a few years back when Multiply is on its peak. Thank God that Divisoria is just one jeepney ride away that I get to go there whenever I feel like it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now on-line selling has been my back up income aside from my daily job which I think is a nice idea if one is a low income employee. My little income from it can help me buy things I like but not necessary (hehe!) in my everyday living.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From it, I can buy gifts, tokens and splurge on food that I want without having the guilt of spending my hard earned money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today, my office mates and friends see me as a walking store because I sell food, clothes and a lot more. Not only that, because of the economy of my country right now I am thinking of being an entrepreneur. One by one... little by little. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Right now, I also have this coffee vending machine in our office that I think sells well from them. It has three variants; mocha, hot chocolate and Maxwell coffee. ROI may be too slow but that's ok. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am also thinking of putting a laundry shop and a massage chair business. I hope my plans would push through, I need to study the business first and if God is willing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our office cooperative has been very helpful to its members that it offers a loan called Business Loan. This loan is payable in two years with a maximum amount of 100,000.00 pesos I think and will be deducted from the employee's salary after the sixth month the loan was made. With its interest of 1% a month, that's not so bad after all. So if and when I have studied and might push through with my business plans, I would consider borrowing money from our cooperative.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would still continue to manage my little on-line shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/For-Keeps-Online-Shop-920841204597902/">For Keeps Online Shop</a> to bring fun, new and exciting items to my not so many customers :P . Kindly visit it and if you have something that interests you, do not hesitate to PM me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Much Love,</span><br />
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Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-7248285265585620582016-04-20T09:57:00.001+09:002016-04-20T10:11:41.145+09:00It has been years...Yes it has been years.... four years since I last posted on this blog.<br />
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I missed it. This blog has been my ego. <br />
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The last four years has ups and downs and I am happy to be writing again.<br />
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My self esteem got so low... I think until now.<br />
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I am recovering. The husband was amazing. The family and friends too. Life has to go on.<br />
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God is so good. I am blessed. I am thankful.<br />
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I have to live life to the fullest with my love ones around.<br />
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Will be posting again soon....<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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<br />Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-83797463955802316092012-09-04T12:50:00.001+09:002012-09-05T11:54:32.087+09:00Nail Post: Disney Princess Water Decals<div>This is so cuteee! Who doesn't love Disney Princess? Actually the moment I saw this at the store my heart skipped a beat and no hesitations put it on my basket.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>It could also pass the Dot challenge too hehehe! That's all for now.</div><div><br />
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It was perfectly baked with the right golden brown look. It was so chewy and not too sweet perfect for selling (LOLz).<br />
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This macaroons is so easy to prepare with not so many ingredients to find, only the basic: desiccated coconuts, sweetened condensed milk, flour, butter, vanilla and egg... that's it!<br />
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Really, office mates asked me if I can deliver, I just blushed at the thought they really liked my piece. I am so proud to have come up with these.<br />
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Have a nice Tuesday y'all!<br />
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<br />Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-84509113721559755992012-08-23T18:01:00.000+09:002012-08-23T18:01:09.666+09:00Nail Post<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whew! What a week?! Uber loaded with work and I can't find time to post on this blog. Even if I had a long week-end (because of the two day holiday), I am getting out of breath with so many things to do. I can feel that I am ready to explode but thanks to my prayer warriors (my office mates) who were there to support and pray with me in times like this. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enough of my rants hehehe! I just want to share with you my nails I did during the past week. I was even surprised that I can still do this. I really have to do it in a hurry hehehe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This one is a simple nail art design. I used Sally Hansen (White), Elianto Polish (Red) and glitter polish with stripping brush.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made mention in my last post that I actually hoarded lots of water decals. And here's one of them, Pink Rose Petals water decal. Easy to apply and you're ready to go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I want you to meet my favorite among the litter. Hubby named him Redford White! All white and so furry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BTW, congratulations to all the new Nurses in the Philippines! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That would be all for now. God bless us all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though I needed a little more practice putting nail foils, I am happy with this anyway. See the bald spots? Hehehe, I learned that I have to wait at least 3 minutes for the adhesive to become transparent so the nail foil will adhere more to the nail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elsa</span>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-52063913883432475032012-08-13T10:04:00.003+09:002012-08-13T10:04:54.709+09:00Polvoron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only Polvoron or cup cakes but anything I can find saleable, I offer to my office mates!<br /><br />My Polvoron is made out of the usual ingredients such as All Purpose flour, Powdered Milk, Sugar, Butter and Vanilla. If you want you may want give variants to your Polvoron by adding Oreo cookies, Rice Crisps or Chocolate Chips. <br /><br />I am using a small Polvoron moulder that I bought at SM Department Store and wrapped it in clear cellophanes cut in small squares. I sell these 3 pieces in a pack for only 12 pesos. :)<br /><br /></span><br />
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Try making this at home, it's so good you can not stop popping this into your mouth. </div>
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** Please help Filipinos pray that typhoon Helen would slow down and move to different direction. God bless us all.</div>
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</div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-55966495407101798732012-08-10T10:02:00.001+09:002012-08-10T10:02:16.104+09:00Color Club Dry Ice Rapid (?) Nail Lacquer Dryer<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a nail art enthusiast, I have to look for the best quick drying solution for my nails. I had tried several, some cheap and some are way above my budget limit. Buying again top brand like OPI is not an option for me, I am not rich and I have something else to buy that is more important than this. And buying cheap brand like Bobbie is like hitting your head on the wall... waste of money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I searched for the quick drying solution and last, last Saturday (yes that long! Uber lazy to do post.) I was able to spot Color Club Dry Ice. I got excited. The Sales Person really did her job well and made me buy the item quickly. For 420 Pesos or 10 dollars I get hold of the solution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I have just lost my money for this buy. I followed the instructions to the T, except in applying Color club top coat, I used top coat from Elianto instead. It didn't dry in UNDER A MINUTE, but an hour!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know if I had put on thick two coats of my chosen polish or didn't use THEIR top coat. I am totally disappointed with the result. I needed the solution because I only get to do nail art at night because of my busy schedule in day time. And I need to dry my polish QUICK as I want to sleep early too :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I had known I should have bought the one from China Glaze instead despite the heavy to pocket price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will just use this for those days I am not in a hurry to dry my nail polish though. Sad....</span><br />
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<br /></div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-71287636042631754912012-08-06T14:18:00.002+09:002012-08-06T14:18:49.834+09:00NOTD and some nail stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The sun still doesn't shine here for the past two weeks. There is no typhoon though (thank God!) but the atmosphere is gloomy and I want to stay in bed the whole time if not for the job at stake he he he!</span>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And what to do when it's raining outside but to do nail art. I am now happy I am growing my nails fast. Long nails can do justice with beautiful nail colors right? This one I will show is just a simple one. I had light color put on the four fingers and a dark color one for my ring finger. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also had bought some nail stuff. Aside from the Color Club Dry Ice where I get a big time disappointment, I got a buy one get one item from Sally Hansen! I really am glad that I had the chance to get the last piece, :) The Sally Hansen Dry Kwik and Double Duty. I will blog about my disappointment with Dry Ice and rant about the Dry Kwik from Sally Hansen in another post.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also bought these Bobbie Magnetic Polishes. Epic fail on these two. Magnets on polishes was so week it didn't budged at all! Grrrrr..... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Still hoping the sun shine this week. And I am praying for the flood to subside quickly. Happy Monday everyone!</span><br />
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<br /></div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-81753541709577319112012-07-10T23:55:00.000+09:002012-07-10T23:55:42.700+09:00Thank you Mang Pidol... Paalam<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for the laughter, great movies, your silent advises through sitcoms and for that smile that warms my heart. You will be missed. Paalam Mang Dolphy. Kamusta mo kami sa mga barkada mo, jamming time in heaven, surely God is so proud of you and so are we.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-90647722118300065752012-07-09T14:29:00.002+09:002012-07-09T14:30:07.005+09:00Monday Nelllzzzz (Nails)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you know I am excited doing my nails on Sundays? Because the next day is a Monday! And during Mondays we have our Flag Ceremony here at the office and we do the Panunumpa sa Watawat. I am being boastful "mayabang" at my office mates, I want them to see what my nails look like :) and get praises on how beautiful my nail polish is. Hahahahah! So much of me being mayabang, here's my NOTD:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used Sally Hansen's Black Out and the glittery specks on top is a gift from Johanne. I love how it glitters, it can be orangey indoors and a beautiful green under the sun! So sad that Iphone can't capture such loveliness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hoping everyone a great day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New loots from Maybelline! I am running out of my favorite mascara from this brand last week so when I got the chance to sneak at SM Makati right after my hubby's graduation, I went at Maybelline's counter right away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While looking at the counter, one got my attention. The Maybelline's HyperSharp Liner in color black. It sells at 399 pesos or at least 9 dollars. The super attentive sales person explained to me that this is one of their very salable products because of its staying power. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The sales person tested the product on me and after hours of window shopping and commuting home with the humidity and all it did stayed on my oily eyelids. NO SMUDGING, NO BUDGING. It dried faster than I thought after application. This liner can be easily removed by soap and water or any make up remover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also tested this without a primer, but it didn't stay that much long. With my uber oily eyelids it failed me on that. So one (specially those with oily lids) must use a primer when using this liquid eye liner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>CALLING ALL FILIPINO YOUTH ORGANIZATION TO JOIN TAYO 10!<br /><br /><br />Isang dekada na TAYO! </b></i></span></div>
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Since 2002, the Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) has grown to become the <i>only </i>award-giving program that recognizes and honors the most important youth organization contributions of our time.<br /><br />The Search is open to all groups, organizations, clubs or societies composed of at least 15 members who are 15-30 years old. Organizations shall be judged based on their <b>project entry</b>that made an impact in their schools or communities.<br /><br />A copy of the entry form and application briefer are attached to this email. They may also be downloaded from the websites of the National Youth Commission (<a href="http://www.nyc.gov.ph/" rel="nofollow" style="outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.nyc.gov.ph</a>) and the TAYO Awards Foundation (<a href="http://www.tayoawards.net/" rel="nofollow" style="outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.tayoawards.net</a>). Alternatively, you may send your entries online via <a href="http://www.tayoawards.net/" rel="nofollow" style="outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.tayoawards.net</a>.<br /><br />A grand prize of Php 50,000 and a specially-crafted trophy await the lucky organizations chosen as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations.<br /></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kaya</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">sali na! Unti-unti, sama-sama, iTAYO natin ang pagbabago!</i><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;" /><br /><br />
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<br />Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-67320382646458760932012-07-06T10:38:00.003+09:002012-07-06T10:38:47.776+09:00Better Version of my Corn Muffins<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night, I made another batch of corn muffins. This time, it really is something I can be proud of and most likely to be compared with Kenny Rogers Corn Muffins. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Same <a href="http://getalifelsa.blogspot.com/2012/07/corn-muffins-ala-kenny-rogers.html">recipe</a> with the one I last made but I had to modify some step by step procedure. First I combine wet ingredients in a medium bowl then on another bowl the dry ingredients. I also made the butter and sugar creamed a little longer, it made my muffins much tastier. I also used full cream milk from Magnolia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also bought an oven thermometer too which costs me almost 250 pesos to make my baking more precise. Maybe that's also why my corn muffins turned out much better. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-37802939353590793352012-07-06T09:59:00.000+09:002012-07-06T09:59:33.162+09:00Shawill False Eye LashesI am not new to using false eye lashes but I still have no post regarding this on my blog yet. Last time I used simple falsies at work I was not able to take picture and last Thursday, at our office's 17th year anniversary, I had another chance to wear them.<br />
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I used Shawill False Eye lashes which I bought at SM San Lazaro department store. It only costs me 59 pesos (HBC falsies costs much less :P ) plus the glue (I already forgot how much I paid for it). I love the thickness and the length of this falsies, they come in different thickness and designs. I got the number 347 with just the right length for my taste.<br />
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I can say you can use it a multiple times just be careful taking it out of its box and from your lashes after using. You just put it again in the box and use it for another look.<br />
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Here I am using the falsies. Our group danced with the 80s songs and bright color it is, Madonna ang peg.<br />
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The falsies made my eyes look much brighter and awake. I also did some of my office mates' make up! MUA lang ang peg nyahahaha! But the night was a blast and we did go home as the 3rd placer. Wagi!<br />
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I used LV designed water decals I bought at 168 mall. A facebook friend/schoolmate whose in US was very excited seeing this design. She has a couple of LV bags and purse and maybe she wants this too in her nails. She wants me to buy her this decal and I am willing to indulge her too :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The 5 piece brush set composed of the Smudger, Brow and Lash Comb, Eye shadow brush, Lip/concealer brush and Blusher. They come in regular sizes and I love how soft the brushes are and handy too.<br /><br />The Extra Virgin Minerals in cream compact foundation and Loose Powder foundation are pure love! I haven't used it though but with the reviews I am reading, I know they are both great foundation with my oily skin. Will make another post for those too.<br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't feel using them hahahaha, parang I want them to get framed hihihi! I almost fainted when I received the package and coming from a dear friend, it really is something that touched my heart.<br /><br />July started out great for me and hubby! Hope it did started the same with you all.<br /><br />Have wonderful Wednesday!<br /><br /></span><div>
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Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-47479649499463140572012-07-03T11:13:00.000+09:002012-07-03T11:20:56.550+09:00Corn Muffins ala Kenny RogersAnd yes, it did tasted like those corn muffins from Kenny Rogers! Wagi! <br />
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I have these corn kernels which was only a free item from a grocery. From then on I searched for recipes over the internet where can I finally use it. And Alas, last week I browsed and browsed and my mouse led me to <a href="http://casaveneracion.com/corn-muffins-a-la-kenny-rogers/">this</a> food blog. The recipe said to be from the <a href="http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/home.php">Top Secret Recipes</a>. Really, super thank you!<br />
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1/2 cup butter <br />
2/3 cup sugar <br />
1/4 cup honey <br />
2 eggs <br />
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3/4 cup yellow cornmeal <br />
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1/2 cup milk <br />
3/4 cup frozen yellow corn <br />
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My tasters, hubby and office mates really did liked it! Will make another batch soon, because someone requested me for this tasty corn muffins.<br />
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Have a great Tuesday even if its raining down here. God bless us all!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so I thought it only consist of the brush set! But it also have the Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals in Loose Powder and the cream compact foundation!!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am overjoyed and really overwhelmed of the love my friend is sending me through this goodies. To you Dee, am so grateful to have as a friend. I love you and we will see each other in August and can't wait for that moment to hug you tight!</span></div>
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Yes, cooking time once again and I made Maruya or Banana Fritters yesterday. I had 3 pieces of Saba (Banana Plaintain) in excess of the dish my mother cooked last Saturday. And so I thought of making Maruya for the hubby.<br />
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Maruya is my all time favorite merienda (afternoon snack) when I was a kid and until this day. I love the crunch of the batter and the sweetness of the banana, just right for my sweet tooth hehe!<br />
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I got this recipe at Favorite Filipino Recipe <a href="http://www.allfavoriterecipe.com/maruya-banana-fritters-1">here</a>.<br />
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Ingredients :<br /><br />1/2 cup flour<br />3/4 tsp. baking powder<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1 egg<br />1 cup milk<br />3 ripe saba (banana plantain), peeled and sliced lengthwise<br />2 cups vegetable oil<br />flour, for dredging · sugar<br /><br /><div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">And yes it's Father's Day yesterday! I mean this is a day for all Father's to enjoy every single minute, right? To my Tatay, we love you so much. I thank you for your never ending support to us. You may not be perfect but we love you still!</span></div>
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Elsa<br /><br /><br /></div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-54255835173452014202012-06-13T13:07:00.001+09:002012-06-13T13:07:14.506+09:00Simple WednesdayI try not to put too much make up as much as possible whenever going to work. I break out easily when I put too much coverage along my T zone. I have also missed blogging about anything makeup too, I have been <strike>challenging</strike> depriving myself not to go to malls and buy because I still have a lot in my stash. <br />
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I love strong eyebrows a lot. It frames my face and make me look younger. I just put on MAC concealer (only on my visible blemish), a thin layer of Maybelline liquid foundation, brown eyebrow powder, Revlon Brown eyeliner, NYC liquid eyeliner, MAC blush, NYX soft matte creaam in Milan and dust on of Loreal mineral powder. And of course the BIG SMILE!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And this morning? I re-heated it following again the instructions from the pack that said put it in a microwavable dish and heat for a minute. I really don't know if I will burst into laughter or just hit it to the wall. The biscuits turned rock hard, bwahahahah, REALLY! I threw it in the waste bin with my money with it! Grrrrr!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disappointed maybe, but happy with my banana cupcakes weeee (read on with my previous post)! I won't buy this mix EVAAAAHHHH!</span><br />
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<br />Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-85466060338211808382012-06-08T10:53:00.000+09:002012-06-08T10:53:31.249+09:00Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Friday!!!! I love Fridays and especially weekdays, what's there no to love? I get to cuddle with the hubby, spend time with my family and share with them my baked goodies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night I baked Banana cupcakes and made the half special by adding chocolate chips to it. My husband loved it! He said that it was moist and not too sweet to his taste and had two pieces in just two big bites hahahaha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also made instant Buttermilk Biscuits from Betty Crocker. I have some issues with the outcome of the mix and will share it with you in another post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here's the recipe I got from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/314063/banana-cupcakes-with-honey-cinnamon-fros">Martha Stewart</a>, Banana Cupcakes less the frosting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Prep Time: 10 minutes<br />Total Time: 40 minutes plus cooling<br />Yield Makes 12 (but I made 21 cupcakes from this recipe) :)<br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted<br />1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 ripe bananas)<br />2 large eggs<br />1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)<br /><br /><b>Directions:</b><br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This banana cupcakes are moist even after you refrigerated it. You must try it too!</span><br />
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</div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052273939543203144.post-53537784823935979762012-06-01T15:52:00.000+09:002012-06-01T15:52:29.223+09:00My Version of Mini Ube Mamon<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to try something different from my usual bakes of cupcakes so I tried Yummy's recipe for <a href="http://www.yummy.ph/recipe/mini-ube-mamon">Mini Ube Mamon</a> yesterday.<br /><br />I followed the instruction to a T except for the baking time and made 12 regular size mamon and 12 muffin size out of the recipe. However, the muffin sized mamons were I think overcooked (yaiks!) because it turned out some kind of rice cakes, fluffy on top and slightly hard at the bottom .<br /></span><div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoyed using my electric mixer a lot and I feel that I am beginning to acquire muscles from doing so (asa!) hahahaha! I might do this recipe again but I'll be more vigilant of the time.<br /><br /><b>MINI UBE MAMON</b><br /><br />Makes about 26 pieces<br /><br /> 2 cups cake flour<br />1 cup sugar, divided<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 cup water<br />1/2 cup evaporated milk<br />1/2 cup corn oil<br />1 teaspoon ube flavocol<br />6 egg yolks<br /><br />10 egg whites<br />1 teaspoon cream of tartar<br /><br /><b><i>For the topping</i></b><br />melted butter<br />sugar<br />grated cheese (optional)<br /> <br />1 Sift together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder.<br /><br />2 In a large bowl, combine water, milk, oil, flavocol, and egg yolks.<br /><br />3 Mix together the liquid and dry ingredients. Do not overmix.<br /><br />4 Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, remaining sugar, and cream of tartar until medium peaks form; fold into the prepared mixture.<br /><br />5 Pour into lined mamon or cupcake molds until three-fourths full. (You may also use a muffin pan.)<br /><br />6 Bake at 350ºF for 20 to 30 minutes.<br /><br />7 Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, and grated cheese (if desired). <br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Till next time,<br /><br />Elsa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Elsahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885821294776190314noreply@blogger.com0