Finding Freedom and a Mom’s Breastfriend in Avon Fashions Body Illusion

Looking at myself in the mirror sometimes makes me say “Who are you, and what have you done to Via?”

As a new Mom, a lot of things changed – my daily itinerary, my eating and sleeping schedule, my spending habits, my clothes, shoes… my body.

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Looking back my mother would have not believed that I can actually get a normal BMI for once, and all it took was to get pregnant and become a mother like herself.

But I’m grateful in every way, and always looking at the brighter side of these changes, specially how blessed I am to have functional body parts that are actually able to nourish a growing little life.

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I told myself that this new role will demand and ask so much from me, and I have to be prepared to handle it. I read a lot of books, searched online, and asked mommy friends about how I can better adjust to this new phase in my life. I knew I have to rise over, and be more.

And so I shall.

That is why I always appreciate even the littlest of things that can make me manage this new role effectively and seamlessly.

Good thing I found Avon Fashions’ new Body Illusion.

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It has been the lightest and most comfortable underwear I’ve ever worn! These new bras and panties actually feel like second skin, and are perfect for my nursing clothes.

Most of my nursing dresses are made of soft cotton and light fabrics that is why I particularly need to wear undergarments that don’t put obvious dents on unflattering areas.

Plus I won’t have to worry about stubborn straps saying hello to strangers. It’s quite a dealbreaker when you need to adjust intimates in public places, especially when I am carrying my baby. The frustration and itch to fix is quite a pain – and my hands are full!

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I am so grateful that Avon finally launched this advanced innerwear line, as it answers my woes as a busy entrepreneur and a hands-on mom. The support of being able to do tasks without anything getting in the way is such a relief!

I’m wearing Sonia, the non-wire seamless pull-on bra (P899) and panty (P299) are my new best friends! They make me feel confident and extra sexy too! The extreme flexibility with its pull-on form factor, complete with ultra-soft fabric and moulded cups are a breather from the other unruly intimates I’ve tried before.

There are no hooks too! Wearing this actually reminds me of something like putting on a shirt! This feature ensures seamless back and sides, and provides comfortable support even without the wires!

It truly is the perfect foundation to any outfit that gives its wearer the perfect silhouette for limitless movements and confidence.

Check how interesting my mommy movements are prior to getting a picture-perfect shot!

My arms are like the bra I’m wearing, as Body Illusion offers different levels of control, so are my arms making sure Calum is safe and following his little fidgets.

From smoothing to shaping to sculpting, to flatter my figure, I’m quite happy and satisfied that despite our small scuffle, we finally had come to the conclusion to sit down and pose for the camera.

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And look, no photo-bomber bra straps!

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Avon Fashions Body Illusion is available through Zalora, Avon Representatives, or via Avonshop.ph. Follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.

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Why Palm Springs is a Premier Wedding Destination

There are many places in the world that enjoy large number of visitors every year, which are mostly tourists from far and near. Most of these places are fabulous destination for getaways, honeymoons, family holidays, and etc. These places are list in travel fliers, brochures, and even advertised on social media.

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Besides enjoying popularity as a tourist destination, some places are also enjoying popularity as wedding destination. One of these wedding destination is Palm Springs. If you have not known or heard about it, Palm Springs has been termed as a premier wedding destination. Palm Springs is indeed an amazing and perfect place for weddings. Palm Springs has the almost perfect weather all year round, it is not very far from the major surrounding cities and it is so like a desert oasis.

If you visit any Palm Springs wedding rentals website, you will find a list of locations suitable for weddings and many reasons supporting why you should consider these locations. Every location has its own attractions and style e.g. Bohemian, modern, or old Hollywood glamour, and they all have something special to offer together with incredible settings where you can create your own unique wedding celebration.

Beneath the clear desert sky and overlooking the Palm Springs Valley, there are many wedding archive rentals providing indoor and outdoor venues to host wedding ceremonies and the events surrounding the ceremonies. Some hotels offer beautiful natural surroundings with the majestic mountains as the backdrop, providing a romantic wedding destination for couples to exchange their marriage vows. Just imagine a lovely wedding dinner beneath a starry night with guest mingling with cocktails in their hands, or dancing in the ballroom.

Whichever hotel you have chosen for your venue, you can rest assured the hotel’s wedding specialist will help you decide on the details such as catering, wedding cake, and everything to make the wedding a great and indelible memory. If budget is not a problem, then a luxury hotel such as The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage could be considered. Here you and your guests get to enjoy upscale dining overlooking the valley. The newly wedded couple gets to enjoy the luxury spa utilizing indigenous herbs and plants in its treatment.

For those interested, it is best to request for the various wedding packages including the amenities and the hotels to come up with their proposal.

To Rise Over and Be More

It’s 1:12AM in the morning and I have just put Calum to sleep for the nth time.

I wanted to blog with all my might but I just couldn’t find the time.

Motherhood really changes you, and your clockwork.

Not that I am complaining, but it just reminds me to rise over and be more.

Now that I am a Mom, I particularly have imposed to myself that with the new role given, the discipline to be able to juggle more things should ever be stronger.

It’s a constant and everyday battle actually.

But everytime I see this smile, I thank the heavens that I was able to produce such egg cell, own ovaries that triumphed over PCOS, and sustained a functioning uterus.

I am a mother, and I get to hug my little miracle everyday.

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Got Lumps? Get them checked out immediately

I remember a lesson back in my college years in Nursing when we were taught on how to properly palpate our patients to feel any form of lumps that may signal a medical concern.

I believe this skill has been a great help for me especially when I need to check some of my family members who expressed worry about something either movable or not in some parts of their body.

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When you feel a lump in any part of your body or an accumulation of mass under your skin, it always makes you stop, feel it again and think about why or how you got it. Many lumps are harmless.

These can be associated with physical activities such as exercise and commuting, or curable, minor health conditions. If they persist, however, these lumps can be a sign of something more serious.

Non-serious lumps are usually soft, mobile or can move or change shape when touched, located in the superficial layer of the skin, or can grow large and painful with activity but diminishing in size with rest. For these types of lumps, mostly resulting from rigorous physical activity, there is an immediate first- aid relief, though: get rest, apply ice and compression.

Other types of lumps can be brought about by other conditions which need further assessment.

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Types of lumps in the body

 According to National Health Services UK, the following are areas where lumps can appear that are indicative of diseases and health complications:

 

  • Mumps – This is the swelling of the parotid glands on the side of the face, most commonly occurring among children. Patients may experience headaches, joint pain, and may have high fever for a few days.
  • Allergic reactions – A person allergic to peanuts, strawberries and seafood can develop lumps and swelling under the skin. This can be life-threatening if accompanied with difficulty in breathing.
  • Dental abscess – Bacterial infection may form on the inside of the teeth, in the gums or even in the bone structure surrounding the teeth and lead to lump and swelling on the side of the mouth. This can be accompanied by infection and fever.
  • Salivary gland stone – Chemical in the saliva can crystallize and form a stone, which causes a lump and swelling near the jaw area.
  • Swollen lymph glands – Swelling in the lymph glands often signals an infection. Once the infection is treated, the lump subsides. However, recurring lump or swelling of the lymph glands could be an indication of a more serious health condition like cancer of the lymphatic system or head and neck cancer. Such cases require a complete and thorough medical assessment.
  • Skin tags – These are wart-like, skin-colored growths that hang off the skin. It can also occur in the armpits, around the groin area, under the breasts and even on the eyelids.
  • Goiter – This is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland which is usually caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.
  • Mastitis – This is most common among pregnant and breastfeeding women.Breast tissues become swollen and painful due to an infection.
  • Hernia – Swelling or lump occurs in the abdomen or groin area when an internal organ pushes through weak spot in a surrounding muscle that holds it in place.
  • Lumps in the testicle area – They could be due to swollen veins, build-up of fluid or some form of inflammation. However, some lumps can indicate testicular cancer.

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If you are experiencing one of these conditions, it is best to get lumps checked out for immediate relief or to get a complete diagnosis as your lump may indicate something more serious.

 

Lumps that can be a cause for worry

Lumps should be assessed by your doctor if they are not associated with any physical activity or if the lump and its accompanying conditions worsen. Instead of losing sleep over it, ask your doctor to perform a complete diagnosis of your lump.

Characteristics of lumps that can indicate more serious illnesses include pain and redness, swelling or growing bigger, lump is hard and doesn’t move, lump grows back after being removed, lump in the breast or testicles, and swelling in the side of the neck, armpit, or groin area that doesn’t go away.

Not all types of lumps indicate cancer. However, a lump is one of the telling signs of breast cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma and testicular cancer. These diseases can be easier to treat if patients are diagnosed and assessed early.

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Swimpeccable Eats at 8 Seas Food Park Adventure

My appreciation for mermaids and seas is nothing new to you my dear merfriends, that is why imagine the delight on my face when I saw the design of 8 Seas Food Park Adventure!

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It was like a pier, with big floaters and a ship! I truly felt like a mermaid who turned into a human. 🙂

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I have already posted an introduction in my Facebook page how I felt about going to events now that I have a 5-month old baby. I was really excited to try different dishes from this new food park given that it is so near our place.

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CHICKAPIG

https://www.facebook.com/ChickapigPh/

(02) 451 29 26 | 0932 849 4560 | 0917 862 1212

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This one is a great choice for families and friends when dining out as their food concepts are generally preferred by Pinoys. Showcasing family tradition and culinary passion, Chickapig is driven to satiate and invoke customer loyalty by offering tasty food and appetizing atmosphere.

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I enjoyed their sisig and chicken wings. I am a big fan of the latter that is why I am quite picky and tend to veer on more familiar tastes such as garlic parmesan and honey lemon.

They have adequate servings so there’ll be no hunger pause buttons. I believe pairing their food either with rice or standalone can still be mouth-watering, and definitely worth trying.

KOCCO

https://www.facebook.com/Koccotea/

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As a breastfeeding mom, I’m quite thirsty all the time, so aside from water, it is a great treat to drink flavoured liquids from time to time.

Kocco Tea Kitchen offers tea, milktea, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, and frappe for all drink junkies out there. I am more of a milktea person rather than liking coffee. I actually grew up thinking coffee is only for adults. 😀 Haha That is why this is a haven for me.

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I ordered Strawberry Daiquiri Lemonade and it was thirst-quenching as well as refreshing. I didn’t even know I was about to finish it right before I start the next meal.

I also find this little nook quite cozy. It’s intimate and very discreet. I think most youngsters would enjoy trying out their swills.

SAMGYEOP SA TIMOG

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I am not a fan of Korean Buffets because I find the smoke quite annoying, to which I am very allergic. That was why I was a bit hasty on trying this restaurant.

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But as I was trying on the appetizers and the unlimited meat, I finally found why Pinoys are so addicted to this type of dining. It’s a great fuel after a hard day’s work and it’s a great way to unwind with friends.

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The unlimited deal is such a steal too, because for only 299PHP you get to have unlimited pork, while at 399PH you get unlimited chicken, beef and pork meat!

Both prices include the side dishes such as kimchi, fish cake, cucumber, atchara, raddish and carrots, peanuts, vegetable curry, lettuce, japchae, and kimchi soup. You also get to have three sauces: ssamjang, yangnyum and sesame oil with salt and pepper.

They also provide melted cheese that goes well with everything! 😀

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I actually had a lot of inquiries from my Facebook MyDays and Instagram Stories upon posting!

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With the sprouting unlimited samgyeopsal around Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato, Quezon City, SamgyeopSaTimog has the lowest price! It’s a great excuse to finally give in and enjoy good times with your good friends! Plus, ending it with a coffee jelly puts everything satisfyingly delicious.

There are many other interesting food junctions in the park, to which I want to try on my next visit. What better day to go than Valentine’s Day?

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On February 14, Thursday, 8 Seas Food Park Adventure is having a Valentine’s Day Special called “A Pair 2 Remember”. Come in twos, as friends, siblings, child-parent, boyfriend-girlfriend, husband-wife, exes, almosts, unlabelled, etc. enjoy a hearts’ day set meal at 999PHP that’s good for two!

Enjoy the lovely night with some bossa nova at the background too!

See you there! 😀

8 Seas Food Park Adventure

122 Timog Avenue, Quezon City

https://www.facebook.com/8seasfoodpark/

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Tasting Soogba’s Authentic Bacolod Chicken Inasal and More

Spending 6 years of my childhood in Butuan City (Mindanao), has let me experience a lot of things, otherwise not typically familiar to a growing kid in more urbanized cities or the country’s capital regions.

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I go to the beach every Sunday just because, and we know almost everyone, everywhere (since the town is pretty small).

One of my favourite ways of cooking is called “Sugba”, or most commonly known as “Ihaw” in Tagalog.

Sugba means “broil” or “grill”, and it could also be “a restaurant where food is cooked in a grill, hence I think where this new food junction I recently tried got its inspiration.

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Soogba is a restaurant that offers the most authentic Bacolod Chicken Inasal in the metro. Along with this, they also offer other grilled dishes such as chicken barbecue, spicy chicken neck, gizzard, atay (liver), and isol (chicken ass).

Carlo Tanalgo, Soogba’s Chef wanted to let Metro Manila taste the real Bacolod Chicken Inasal,

“Inasal” is a modified Filipino lechon Manok, and “asal” means in a stick. It is seasoned generously with calamansi (a Filipino resonant of lemon), coconut vinegar, pepper, orange, lime and annatto. The chicken meat is subjected to immense heat over hot coals while being clobbered by the prepared marinade.

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A common dish in the Visayas region, and the famous go-to food of travellers and even locals of Bacolod, is finally here in Quezon City, and only costs for as low as 150php!

I was able to try Inasal, Isol, and their best-seller and own recipe of Original Spare Ribs and I felt engulfed with the mixture of delectable flavours! They even make their own sauces and chicken oil.

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I didn’t expect I’ll appreciate their version on these foods.

It was nothing like anything I tasted before. The meat is cooked evenly and their juice just bathes everything nicely.

I knew right then and there I had to take John with me here next time! He is the REAL Inasal fan!

Chef Carlo also says “Soogba is about the food experience and customer satisfaction.” True enough, dining here didn’t disappoint.

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You can visit Soogba at 8 Seas Food Park Adventure at 122 Timog Avenue, Quezon City.

Follow and contact them through the following

https://www.facebook.com/Soogba-324800078042078/

0917 153 7311

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No Guessing in the “Year of the Pig” through Château Royale’s Free “Bazi Reading”

January 2019 started a good year for me, I had my church wedding and had an epiphany that I should push through with this new idea I have in mind. Good and workable it may seem, I still would want to consult the experts given the chance.

I once had a tarot reading, and the Master said it would be easy for me to conceive, something I would otherwise not believe considering the history of my health. But guess what, I got pregnant 6 months later!

So I’m quite excited for the Year of the Pig and what it has in store for me and my little family. Consequently, a resort in Batangas is going to host something similar – Bazi Reading.

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In celebration of the coming Chinese New Year, Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa guests on February 9 will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience they will never forget.

As a special treat to its “Year of the Pig” checked-in guests, Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa will have a Bazi reading expert who will be ready to accept Bazi reading and consultation.

“Bazi Reading” or “birth profiling” is a statistical tool used to analyze a person’s birth date and time in order to read and understand that person’s assets and liabilities. Among these include health, marriage, career path and other life’s important activities and foresee high-probability events. This reading will help provide individuals a good understanding of who they really are, their potentials for success.

All readings are done scientifically with no amount of superstition whatsoever. The readings’ results are provided in order to help enable people make wiser decisions or do realistic adjustments in their lives that will help shape or affect their future.

fbpagechinesenypromoTo avail of the Bazi consultation, checked-in guests should only register with the Concierge and will be asked to prepare at least 3 specific questions that the Bazi master will answer. For a deeper reading, guests will be asked of their birth date and hour of birth. If no hour of birth is provided, only limited advise on business, children and lovelife will be provided.

The Bazi Reading at Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa for the Chinese New Year will be offered for only P5,688 to checked-in guests instead of the usual P8,888. This comes with a Bazi chart to be given onsite and sent as well to guests’ email.

In the email, a personality reading will also be included so that clients are guided and they can have a better understanding of themselves. For those with families, it is suggested that they provide the Bazi expert the hour of birth of the spouses and their children so that their questions may be answered better.

“Every Chinese New Year, it is common that you find people seek guidance from the stars, and now with Bazi reading, they can get guidance about life’s future happenings through numbers and done in the most scientific way possible. At Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa, everyone is family, and what better way to make family bonding better during Chinese New Year than to provide them with a family experience they will truly cherish, just like every time they stay here,” explains Marie Abolencia, Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa’s Director of Sales and Marketing.

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So head on out to Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa for that unique Chinese New Year experience you will never forget. Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa is located at Km. 72, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas. For more about Château Royale Hotel Resort and Spa and its wonderful Christmas offerings, call (02) 742-8016, (+63)917-5015478, (+63)917-7035876, or (+63)917-7046183, or email reservationschateauroyale@gmail.com. You can also visit www.chateauroyalebatangas.com.

 

Golly, I might have to consult the merhubby about this! Wifey powers at the ready! 😀

 

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The Secret to Staying Classy (Even If You Run the Household)

A constant cliche it may be but “A girl should only be two things, classy and fabulous.” line by Coco Chanel will never ever go out of style.

I often find myself reverting to the classics whenever I have to dress up for a special occasion. For the main reason that you could never go wrong with this, and subtle elegance will always be a winner no matter when and where.

In fact this is also the case in one of my favorite movies – The Stepford Wives.

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All of these women look exceptionally classy and fabulous, even while running the household. This also becomes an unforeseen reminder to me now that I am a wife, to always look good and take care  of myself.

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A royalty also comes to mind with this. Princess Kate Middleton is also such an iconic fashion inspiration when it comes to the classics and vintage ensembles.

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She never fails to look so put-together in everything. She instantly becomes the focus and the one who gives form and meaning to these vintage pieces.

That is why I am so happy to share with you what I found in DressLily that are sure will add more butter and cream to your vintage collections.

I am particularly eyeing these three gorgeous dresses. ❤

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They look so classy yet alluring at the same time! This comes very timely because I am reaching my pre-pregnancy weight very soon! 😀

Get yours today at a whooping 20% off when you use this coupon code: DLSPRING when you checkout!

Stay classy and sassy merfriends!

 

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Top 15 Best Things to Do in Australia (And How Much)

I cannot stress enough why Australia is such an exciting country to visit.

Apart from the cascading beaches they have on their shores, this country also houses the most exciting activities you and your family would definitely want to try.

Whether it is a laidback stroll from winding roads of its charming history and culture, down to skiing and exhilarating skydiving, you absolutely must brace yourselves for the most fun offerings that Australia awaits you.

  1. Go Tully River Rafting (P 6,758.84)

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Get ablaze for a full day rafting experience from Cairns or Northern Beaches. This is a great way to bond with friends and family while marvelling at the best landscapes of Australia. Oh, and don’t forget about the teamwork and excitement you guys will never forget.

  1. Fly Aloft a Hot Air Balloon in Gold Coast (P 9,183.20)

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Soar the skies of Australia’s famed Gold Coast Hinterland on a hot air balloon flight! I’ve always dreamed of getting proposed at in here!

  1. Gaze at the SeaLife Melbourne Aquarium (P 840.69)

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Walk under solid ground whilst admiring the great sea life! I can finally know how it feels like being a mermaid!

  1. Get real at Movie World, Wet N Wild and Sea World (P 3,526.34)

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Enjoy and feel like a kid again in an utterly thrilling amusement park, not just one, or two, but three! 😀 I hope a day’s enough to get to all the rides!

  1. Sprawl over Eureka Skydeck (P 734.65)

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And be careful not to fall! Just kidding! Lavish on breath-taking views by night or day!

  1. Play fan to world’s celebrities at Madame Tussauds’ (P 923.39)

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Get close with your admired celebrities and take whimsical or fanatic photos with them! Minus the paparazzi and intimidating guards!

  1. Lego land Discovery Centre (P 1,230.74)

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Build and re-explore your childhood playthings as you take on a journey of discovering how your favourite toys were made. In addition to that, you get to see a miniature city completely made of Lego! Lastly to top everything up, you get to enjoy a Lego theme park where rides and more await.

  1. Get Gooey-Eyed in Star Observation Wheel (P 1,322.38)

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Peek into a 360 degree, unobstructed view at 120 meters above the ground. Dazzle at the beauty of all of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks as you can view them all sky high and with style!

Don’t forget your selfie-sticks! 😃

  1. Litchfield National Park Waterfall (P6,725.51)

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Explore the beauty of some great natural waterfalls like, Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, and Tolmer Falls! You’ll also get to see interesting Termite Mounds.

  1. Dive and Snorkel at Great Barrier Reef (P 6,282.02)

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If you have always wanted to try scuba diving, this is the great place to start! They have amazing lessons to teach you! After the introductory dive, and once you get your certification, you can proceed to another excursion by diving to two different locations.

And then get even more out of your trip by taking an upgrade to experience a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight. You have the advantage of seeing the reef from the air, and you can combine this flight with snorkelling, diving or both! What an awesome trip it will be!

  1. Go Tandem Skydiving at Wollongong from Sydney (P 9,289.78)

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If you’re a thrill-seeker, skydiving is a must for you in this lifetime! You’ll go tandem with a professional instructor over North Wollongong Beach, located just south of Sydney. Jump at 14,000 feet (4,267 meters) and feel the adrenaline rush through your veins!

A 60-second free fall at speeds of up to 120 mph (193kph) awaits you before the parachute opens to glide you back to solid ground. Can you feel the hair at the back of your neck rise now?

  1. Trek the Jenolan Caves and Blue Mountains (P 6,662.75)

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Embark on a hidden adventure and be guided on a tour as you discover Lucas Cave, the largest in your 25-mile (40-kilmometer) chain tour. Listen to in-depth narration of the formation of the caves and its history.

  1. Hold on to your dear life at Cage of Death (P 6,244.57)

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Evade your tragic demise by diving protected with saltwater crocodiles in Crocosaurus Cove. You can dive alone or with a friend and explore the various attractions in the world’s largest reptile display.

  1. Visit The Workshops Rail Museum (P 532.62)

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Located in one of Australia’s oldest railway workshops still in operation, The Workshop Rail Museum boasts majestic displays of beautifully restored heritage locomotives and carriages. You can join the tour to learn more about trains, and feel like a kid again as you enjoy a fun time with your kids in the Nippers Railway, an indoor adventure playground.

  1. IceBar Melbourne (P 1,432.58)

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Experience Arctic temperatures while sipping mocktails, that’s included in all packages in Australia’s only bar that is amazingly made entirely out of ice. It’s like the witch in the dessert house of the Hansel and Gretel story had it made by Elsa, the Arendelle Queen in Frozen. I would definitely go in here!

With my last post’s on places to visit in Australia, here is a list to complete your entire trip! I hope you’ll get to try some of these activities, and do let me know when you already did, okay?

**All photos are not mine and are credited to their respective owners. Photos are used to show and inspire readers about the said activities.

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Check out their Facebook and Instagram to get updates too! Golly, can’t wait to breathe and taste Australian air!

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Smell Scentsational with Perfume Dessert

Whenever I receive perfume as gifts, they usually end up not being used because I am pretty sensitive to strong scents. I remember nursing a cold after spraying what’s somewhat ‘too fragrant’ for my picky nose.

That was why; I am pretty impressed with this aesthetically appealing line of perfumes called Perfume Dessert.

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Perfume Dessert is a fusion of fun and sophistication wrapped in these beautiful cylinder paper bottles. Their eau de parfum (also referred to as EDP) fragrances from London offers a variety of delectable dessert-inspired scents that are oil concentrated at 20-30%. This offers a bountiful of ‘waft’; that means a good deal of staying power that could last from four to eight hours.

The science behind its gorgeous 30 ml crimped bottle is that it will help retain the freshness and potent fragrance of the perfume. Keeping the chance to diffuse or leak at bay.

Since air, humidity and erratic temperature can affect the perfume’s quality, the cap should always be on. Such bottle designs that cannot be opened and only be sprayed are the best for preserving and keeping the fragrance intact and always compelling.

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I also admire how Perfume Dessert’s elegant packaging is great not only for personal use but also for giveaways or gift for loved ones especially that it’s the Christmas season. It’s really an effortless, no need for extra wrapping kind of packaging.

It’s even a great set of gifts for bridesmaids!

I particularly love the Cucumber Melon Cooler because it smells so clean and refreshing. The Orange Mimosa Sherbet is also perfect for your beaus!

Another fun fact, Perfume Dessert can also be a natural aphrodisiac, because of its gourmand notes, and it contains pheromones, which really have aphrodisiac properties. It explains why you get attracted to someone because of these kinds of scents. And everyone wants to be attractive, right?

 

These elegant perfumes come from the United Kingdom, and you can get them from as low as of Php 250.00 per bottle.

 

You may contact Perfume Dessert at the following:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Perfume-Dessert-720410571416583/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/perfumedessertph/

 

Happy holidays! 😀

 

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