I am always a fan of theme parks. I guess, it is the child in me that will never fade. And I am blessed to have an awesome partner who will love the things I love! Going in a theme park doesn't mean you're a childish person. It just means that you enjoy what life has to offer.
This time, we went to a very peculiar theme park in The Netherlands. It is one of the most visited parks in Europe and as a Dutch, it is a place they are proud of! Since 1952, Efteling Theme Park has offered a variety of attractions and rides to western and eastern tourists. Though it only started as a water park, they managed to expand the property to a 72 ha (720,000 m2), resort hotel is not included.
As part of this post, here's the two parts of the vlogs that we posted. It is much easier to see it with your own eyes than to read my endless words. Enjoy watching! Thank you!
Hello boys and girls! Here I am once again, still alive and kicking! I am so sorry for a lot of MIA months, I've been through a lot of paperworks, I also had my job, and we made it to The Netherlands. Can you just imagine the toxic we've just faced? But good thing, everything now is in place. We were able to arrange our documents and register our wedding certificate in The Netherlands. I might make a separate blog post for the requirements and the procedure of that.
For now, we are still living in The Philippines. But if circumstances arise, we will not dilly dally and move to Europe. Of course, that is plan B.
Though plan B isn't as important as the plan A, it is still necessary to prepare. In this world full of chaos, you wouldn't want to be in awe when something strikes your life, right? So as for the preparation of the plan B, or living in Europe, I am already starting to learn the language. Although it is not as difficult as the other foreign languages with different characters, learning it will still be a challenge for me. I won't be exposed to Dutch speaking people while we are in The Philippines.
Thanks to my friends that they helped me choose the right preparatory material. It is a book to help me to get to know more about the Basic Civic Integration Examination. This is the examination which some people must take and pass in order to obtain a provisional residence permit (mvv) allowing them to live in the Netherlands.
Here is Naar Nederland workbook, which we purchased from https://www.bol.com/nl/ for €25 (all inclusive of CDs, DVDs, and photobook).
What's the fastest way to intergrate ones self to the culture? I think it s eating their traditional food while learning the language! If you want to know more about this book, visit their website at https://www.naarnederland.nl/en/
I also made a quick overview of what's inside the box. Enjoy watching! Doie!
Most of the people within Batangas are unaware about this hidden gem, located at Brgy. Cuta Batangas City. Here lies a shabby chic and Nordic inspired cafe that offers an array of Filipino food with a twist.
To be honest, me and GJ are yet to discover my own traditional food. I might be born and raised in the Philippines but food at home is somehow infused with different cuisine. My mom though is a very good cook when it comes to Filipino viands, but me, a total disaster in that term. I most enjoy preparing more complex meals than what I should have first learned myself, Pinoy food.
Enough said, let me introduce you this cafe’s premium offerings and why I like them.
Let’s start with their pastas. First off, here's a Filipino style of Spaghetti and Meatballs. Lolo's Place's Cheesy Pinoy Style Spaghetti Meatballs (₱150) uses no ordinary cheese. They leveled up with Parmesan on top, still keeping the taste according to Pinoy's liking.
This is Spicy Garlic Shrimp pasta (₱150). Shrimp is not my best friend but I do recommend you to try it too!
Another fusion cuisine was this Sisig Pasta (₱150). If you're tired of having kanin (rice) all the time, this is a good alternative. Who would have thought that this Pinoy viand will go a long way with a Western style? Another dish worth trying.
Last but definitely not the least was my favorite! (Or everyone's favorite!) Here's Lolo's Place Batangas' Caldereta Pasta (₱150). Who would say no to Caldereta?
Their meals does not stop there. They also serve sandwiches for those who want light meals. Here's their Ham and Cheese (Excellente) (₱160).
As for GJ, Sizzling Sisig (₱85) is something he needs to try. Appreciation smile from my husband who loves this food (He's so happy! I can tell!)! They were generous enough to have a serving of this dish!
Though not part of the menu, their Enseymada is a secret dish for those looking for small meryenda (snack). It is how an enseymada should be, soft, fluffy, cheesy and buttery!
Let's head now for dessert, shall we?
Even before I had my first step at Lolo's Place Batangas, this dish was well told of. Yes, it is their best seller Halohalo (₱85). Unlike any other halohalo in town, theirs comes with a very creamy ice slush topped with corn flakes. Just do not misinterpret its weight, for it might be as heavy as a meal but it is definitely a confection. Another dish to be on your "Must Try" list!
It was a pleasure to be invited and served with my writer buddies at Lolo's Place Batangas. It is a one stop cafe for good people, good food, great times.
Another restaurant that millennials will definitely love! Fried Chicken Master PH opened their very first branch in the Philippines last Friday, September 28, 2018.
Beautiful people behind SM City Batangas, Fried Chicken Master and Myxilog blog :)
Quick Facts:Fried Chicken Master is a brand of Taiwanese fried chicken created in 2014 by Young Qin International Co., LTD. Young Qin has over 30 years of expertise in poultry and has over 1, 000 Food and Beverage Restaurant in Taiwan. The brand also has branches in China and Singapore.
Blockbuster line for the Buy 1 Take 1 promo on its Opening Day.
Why in Batangas City?
Mr. Chen, FCM owner, believed that the city is fast growing and soon will experience a rapid economic growth. They are also expanding the store to have another branches in Lipa, Manila, etc. It is nice to cater and introduce new Asian inspired menu to people who are hungry of development and maturation, which happened to be, Batangas, according to survey.
For beverage, they serve milk teas like Cassia Tea (also known as semen cassia, come from the cassia plant which is a famous Chinese herb. Those seeds are dried and used to make a delicious tea that has a sweet and bitter flavor. source: www.airytea.com), Wintermelon Tea (tea from a type of gourd that originated in Southeast Asia), and Master Milk Tea to complement a complete meal.
Steamed rice served with sauteed scallions
They made sure to serve only the best by using the most tender and succulent part of the chicken with the proprietary marinade, making their chicken crunchy and tasty.
Karate Chop
My husband and I agreed that they serve palatable dishes and it is the Pepper & Salt Jimbo, which is our best favourite. It is flavorfully spicy, not too salty, until the last bite. I was never a fan of spicy food but this one is definitely an exemption.
Pepper & Salt Jimbo
They also offer variety of snacks, like Golden Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings and Spaghetti.
Fried Chicken Master is also reasonably priced, with value meals ranging from Php99 up to Php199.
Its everything coffee at SM as SM Center Lemery celebrates coffee festival this September.
From September 17 – 30, savor the delightful flavor and aroma of coffee at the Pop Up Coffee Fair of SM Center Lemery and get a taste of newly brewed coffee from their participating coffee shops in the mall.
Discover also the art of coffee as you feast your eyes with the Coffee Painting Exhibit display featuring the works of creative and talented local artist group of Batangas, Grupo Sining Batangueño
On September 30, chill out and listen to some soulful music from local acoustic band while sipping your choice of hot or cold coffee.
Celebrate your love for coffee, visit the Pop Up Coffee Fair of SM Center Lemery located at ground floor near Banco De Oro.
Showcase of Coffee Painting Exhibit featuring local artist group, Grupo Sining Batangueno.
It has been four (4) months since we're married. But I still can't get off my eyes looking on beautiful dresses this site has to offer. MillyBridal UK is a website that offers wedding, special occasions and evening dresses in an affordable prices.
About MillyBridal UK: MillyBridal has been around since 2007, and has now become one of the most acclaimed online stores for teen prom and special occasion fashions. We are dedicated to providing the most cutting-edge fashion with some of the lowest prices in the entire industry. Products on MillyBridal are being updated faster than most of its competitors, catering to the tastes of different customers. Our fashion team, searches multiple markets to bring only the newest and hottest looks for prom to MillyBridal. In addition, we offer a range of homecoming, graduation, sweet 16 and evening dresses. We proudly carry more dresses than any other online retailer and offer you the largest selection on one website so you can find the perfect dress for every event. MillyBridal's team draws on rich experience and great passion on providing fashionable perfect dresses for women from the ages of 18-28.
There are great finds for Bridesmaid Dresses UK and the photos below are some of my favorite.
And since blue is my favorite color, Blue Bridesmaid Dresses are just a phenomenon. For me, all blue shades are always a thing for the spotlight, whichever dress it will be.
Philips motivates every Batangueño to cook their all-time favorite dishes in a fast and easy way with its healthy kitchen solutions.
Being able to cook tasty yet healthy food, in a limited amount of time, is an essential part of a happy lifestyle. However it can be difficult, and time consuming, to find cooking methods that are low in fat, and also produce great-tasting results.
In today’s urban landscape, most people are so involved in their hectic schedules that they fail to maintain a balanced lifestyle and studies reveal that Filipinos are increasingly becoming more conscious of staying healthy.
Philips, a global leader in kitchen appliances, strives to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. With its long history, Philips understands the needs and desires of consumers and has a strong heritage of delivering innovation that improves lives - to people, to homes and families.
As the brand reaffirms and strengthens its advocacy in motivating Filipinos from all ages and all walks of life to make healthier choice, Philips kicks off its #NothingBeatsHealthyEats Caravan to encourage Filipinos to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
#NothingBeatsHealthyEats Caravan
Together with celebrity mommy, Bettina Carlos; celebrity chef, Martin Jickain; and restaurateur Chef Edward joined forces to put together a healthy spin on a menu of Filipino favorites in Batangas.
Pia Umayam, Philips Personal Health Lead said, “At Philips, our goal is to enable families to prepare healthy, homemade food easily and more often. We believe that food is essential to healthy living and enjoying life, something our product range and innovations are centered around. These smart kitchen solutions are aimed at making it easier and simpler to cook tasty, nutritious food at home.”
Healthy Kitchen Solutions
Philips, as a company who understands the hearts and minds of home cooks across generations, share its latest healthy kitchen solutions.
Rapid Air technology for healthier frying with Philips Avance AirFryer
The revolutionary Airfryer took the world of home cooking by storm in 2011, bringing consumer oil-less fried food.
With its unique Rapid Air technology it enables you to fry, bake, roast and grill the tastiest snacks and meals with less fat than a conventional fryer, by using little or no oil! Philips Airfryer with Rapid Air technology also creates less smell than conventional fryers, it is easy to clean, safe and economical for your daily use!
The trusty rice cooker that cooks beautifully and withstands more scratches - Philips Avance Collection Sensor Touch Rice Cooker
Philips is introducing a new range of rice cookers that are especially designed to give busy moms a convenient, reliable way to whip up great-tasting rice every time.
It features a unique five-layer inner pot that is non-stick for easy cleaning and anti-scratch for enhanced durability, this rice cooker promises a longer lifespan.
Tasty rice makes the whole meal more enjoyable and the way of cooking plays an important role.
You got it all with Philips with Philips All in One Cooker
With intelligent cooking system, you can slow cook, pressure cook and multi cook all in the one machine. Its aluminum alloy inner pot is durable and offers more effective heat conduction.
It’s easy to program timer indicates the cooking progress.
Beat the heat with your favorite smoothies using The Avance Collection Blender
This Philips blender can handle just about anything - from fruits and vegetables to ice. Its multi-speed function will blend, crush and cut for perfectly smooth blending and any consistency you want.
Create your own noodles using Philips Avance Noodle Maker. Its 360-degree extrusion technology allows you to enjoy fresh and tasty noodle in just 10 minutes. You can create all kinds of flavors by adding various ingredients like eggs or vegetable juice.
Pia Umayam, Philips Personal Health Lead said, “Philips kitchen appliances continue its commitment to innovating solutions to provide consumers with healthier, tastier and more efficient ways of preparing homemade meals, more frequently.”
To find more about Philips’ healthy lifestyle innovations, log on to www.philips.com.ph
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Tel: +65 9630 8270
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About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips' health technology portfolio generated 2016 sales of EUR 17.4 billion and employs approximately 73,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter
Nails.Glow started as an idea and had its very first branch as a neighbor type hand and foot spa on Quezon City in 2009. From having 7 employees in the beginning, they now have nearly 100 branches nationwide and one international branch in Saudi Arabia.
Their services are foot care, hand care, nail art and polishes, nail enhancement, facial care, massage, body scrub and bleaching, waxing and threading, eyelash extension, ear candling, glutathione injection and drip.
Their secret? They offer customers not only luxurious services not only for the nails, but also for the whole body and face. It also has its own training center for the staffs and sends office based managers to take special courses and seminars to equip themselves on their area of assignment and specialization.
I am so blessed to be one of the few to experience their luxurious treatment for my hands and nails.
The look of the spa itself brings you comfort. Who would not want to take pictures of these Parisian-inspired lounge?
I would like to extend my gratitude to the ever beautiful and kind Ms. Betchie for inviting us to the Blogger's SPArty they organized that intended to connect local media and bloggers. It was another awesome day for me and my husband as we bond with them. There's nothing nicer than learning and be inspired by their works while enjoying a pampering hand spa and manicure.
Thank you again for letting me experience the GLOW!
If you aren't aware, I just got married few months back and I am very convince that the perfect way to save up while in a drastic event spending is to make a plan. Our wedding wasn't that big. We only had a hundred people to celebrate with us after the ceremony. And we were happy that we kept it that way. Here's a little secret, my dad's family counts as 16 siblings, not included their spouses and kids. So to have a really small gathering despite the huge amount of relatives, here's the ten money saving tips you can do to help you frugally have the dream wedding of your life.
10. Plan Ahead
Since the engagement day, you have all the time to talk about the wedding you want to have. Talk about almost every single thing possible, from paperwork to the smallest details after the wedding day. That will help you save not only money, but also time and energy.
9. Have a checklist
To be on track with your planning, you need to have a checklist. There are tons of wedding checklist you can find online and they seems all to fit your needs. But be very mindful in choosing one. Not all weddings are the same. It also matter which country you are living, or what type of wedding will you have.
8. Choose A Decent Wedding Dress
It is not in trend today having a glamorous dress on their big day. Have you heard or seen of Meghan Markle's dress when she said I do to the Prince Harry of London?
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk | CREDIT: JANE BARLOW/PA
If you haven't, you might want to look at the photo on top.
Our big day happened the day before Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding day. And you know what? Somehow, our dresses seems to fit in the trend. Simple but elegant.
So this is me, in my wedding dress, a photo taken before we head to the ceremony hall. I am very proud of how my dress turned out. The tailor that we picked made it really nice and fitted me perfectly. It is 95% satin and 5% lace (for the sleeves). A lot actually commended me on having such a decent and fab dress. In the Philippines, brides use to have a stunning and shinning shimmering design. But trends are changing, so as the needs of each and every bride.
So even though your wedding is still 2 years from now, you should plan ahead which style would you want. To help you with, I've discovered these wedding dresses and bridal gowns from PromShopau and you might want to consider them as well.
7. Consider Having The Same Hall for the Ceremony and the Reception (if there's any)
If you prefer to have an outdoor reception, then it is always better to have the ceremony at the same place as well. This will not only save you money, but also a lot of time when travelling here and there. The visitors will also be very happy to learn that they don't need even to move a muscle to get to the party hall.
6. Choose to DIY your Invitations, Souvenirs and Guestbook
All of our invitations and wedding favors were handmade. Although it took us more time to finish everything, we find that they're all worth it. They were as how we planned it, plus, it also gave us time to spend and be closer to each other.
5. Compare Prices
In all of the items that you will buy for the big day, make sure that you have looked for other suppliers and checked for the price. You can also haggle a bit, if they allow. Why not?
4. Get Your Coordinator and Host From Your Family and Friends
If you will have a wedding coordinator, or MC on the feast hall, you might want to get a non-paid person. Why not have a close friend or a family for these duties? They'll not say no to you for sure, otherwise, you're a less likable person.
3. Be Strict to Your Invites
A lot of weddings now consider RSVP's. And that is when they only have a limited number of invites for the reception. Let's be honest, even thought we want to feed everyone, we are all conscious still on how much we will spend for this. It is somehow one of the biggest expense you'll have on a wedding. So if you say that a family will only have two seats reserved, you need to be firm and there's no negotiating.
2. Learn How To Borrow
There will always be newly weds within your circle of friends. You don't need to be haughty and shoulder all the spending. If there are things you can borrow, you should take your chances and do not hesitate to ask for more. They will not mind for sure.
1. Be Realistic
After laying out your plan and making some comparison, you should make sure that you are sticking on it but still realistic. There might some things that will not go with how you planned it, but if cases arise, be reasonable. You never want to waste you time unknotting an impossible knotted thread.
So, there you are. I hope that you find this post helpful. If you want to know some of the suppliers that we used for our big day, or there is something that you want to borrow from our wedding, don't hesitate to give me a ding! Have a great day! And may your wedding day be as pleasant and successful as how you planned it!
Again, don't forget to visit PromShopau for more fashionable dresses at the best prices to save more for your wedding!
The biggest sale in town is here once again as SM Center Lemery hold its mall wide 3 DAY SALE on August 3, 4, and 5.
Shoppers gets the chance to enjoy value for their money with up to 70% savings on great selection of apparels, fashion accessories, home furnishings, baby needs, sporting goods, electronic gadgets and home appliances with SM Center Lemery’s almost 100 stores to shop to.
Get also a chance to win a brand new Suzuki Celerio for every P1,000 single receipt purchase cash or charge from SM Hypermarket, ACE Hardware, Surplus Shop, SM Appliance Center, Watsons, Simply Shoes, Miniso and all other participating stores at SM Center Lemery.
So come and visit SM Center Lemery’s 3 DAY SALE on August 3, 4 and 5 with mall hours extended until 10pm!
Hey guys! It's been some time. Again! Sorry for always being MIA. Life's always has been busy, and I think it will stay the same for quite some time. Anyhow, I am happy I can still drop by to blog from time to time.
On today's post. I want to share with you the recipe I am using for making crepe. Since my husband has lived in France for almost a decade, he must have missed Parisian food. And even if he did not, it's okay, I love cooking.
So without any dilly dallying, here's the basic recipe I am using.
You'll be needing:
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1/8 cup melted butter
1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
1 1/2 cups of milk
vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Basically, I just combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl and set it aside. And in another bowl, I combine the wet ingredients and mix them thoroughly. Then, I pour out the wet to dry little by little while whisking it with a wire whisk to prevent any lumps. Some use a sieve and strain them before cooking. I also like resting the batter for a little while before using it. I think, an over night rest is the best. Serves 2.
I always use a quarter cup to pour the batter to the greased non-stick pan.
There's no trick in this recipe. It just need your patience since it is a little bit of a time consuming dish. (At least that's how I feel.) Hahaha.
So yep. Have your crepe batter today and cook them tomorrow. Then, don't forget to update me how it turned out! Play with the filling. They're endless. Adios!
Last July 13-15, a debut and bridal fair was held at one of the busiest mall within Batangas City. In partnership with CEI Creative Events and Ideas, companies from around the city showcased their unique and beautiful products and services.
Here are the brands who joined the said event.
Digital Picman
Wanam sa Bukid
Little Bunny Party Shop
Dawgproductions
Queens of Parties
Fragrance Bar
Life With Style
Bakers Studio
Magari Food and Wine
@retromagstudio by Erlin Lopez Olan
Blue Beetle Stories
Lauren Berberabe
Batangas Country Club
Sarah Laridon Aguado
Dayton HOTEL Batangas
LED Pro Batangas
Tour De Force Films & Imaging
Fleurette flowers & style
Dream Events by Lem & Alelei
Club Yolanda
UA Events
TOP Event Styling by: JMB
Fotogaga Photobooth, Prints and Gifts
CEI Creative Events and Ideas (Team)
SM City Batangas Gift Registry
