Gift Idea: For Moms-To-Be and Moms

 

October 28.  A few days left and November is here.  
After Halloween and All Saints Day, what's in my mind is Christmas Gift Shopping!  I have to start early as I am always the last-minute-shopper kind of gal!  This year, I'll make it different.  I will shop as early as now also taking advantage of Double Digit sales on E-Commerce platforms.  

11.11 HERE I COME!

Let's start with my favorite gift ideas - for Moms and Moms-to-Be ...or JUST BECAUSE.  Because these products I recently discovered are good for EVERYONE!

Element Mom is a toxin-free skincare for pregnancy and beyond.  Based from research, this band was founded during the height of COVID Pandemic year 2020.  So this is a baby brand.  For someone who got the chance to test this out when this brand is just starting out, I am honored!

Element Mom Mega Moisturizing Stretch Marks Cream

Php1,495.00

Available at LAZADA

Holiday Gift Ideas from BeautyMnl that Make Sense

 

It is the time of the year and unfortunately, going to malls to buy gifts is not an option in my family!  I usually visit my Senior Parents on weekends and I bring food to my in-laws on a daily basis so I try my best to stay at home as much as possible.

That said, Holiday Gift-giving must not be cancelled just because I cannot go to malls!  I am really grateful with several E-commerce sites for “upping” their game in terms of wide variety of product offerings, easy payment options, and on-time deliveries!

One site I am surprised with their wide range of products is BeautyMnl!  

You get different categories to choose from - Healthy, Skincare, Makeup, Bath & Body Care, Nutrition, Mom & Baby, Home & Lifestyle and Home.  

I am glad I don’t go to their site only for beauty needs, instead, I also go their to shop for food and drinks! Don’t believe me?

Please watch my short video below and see my recommendations for Holiday Gift Ideas!  

P.S. You can have your orders delivered the very next day!  They are packed really well too!  

You’re welcome :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

#ImDreamingOf The Body Shop

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

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

And the store looks even better today!  

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

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

Check out the price list of these Christmas Stuffers!

Merry Christmas BLK-way!

So, where do I start?

When I unboxed these on #AMWIGstories a few weeks ago, I was amazed on how lovely the packaging of the Holiday BLK Cosmetics are and I love how these are definitely worth looking into as a Christmas gift Ideas!  Everyone loves to own at least one BLK Cosmetics, I can vouch on that as I just had dinner with friends and they asked me about it!

When you shop for BLK Cosmetics, you also get their Holiday Tin Cans which can house your favorite lipsticks during travel.   Of course, you can put other items like keys, candies, gums and other stuff.

Aside from that, they also have a cute Holiday Pouch to house your makeup essentials, I love the print and I love how festive it looks!  RED is really my favorite color when it comes to pouches, wallets, even powerbanks!

And BLK Cosmetics didn't end the excitement there.  This holiday, they launched their BLK Travels Collector's Edition Php1,499.00.  Included are the travel-sized tubes of their matte lipsticks! 

New York and London Kit
Dubai and Hong Kong Kit
South Africa and New Zealand Kit
Paris and Los Angeles Kit



 I think these are perfect travel companions because I find myself picking on travel-sized lipsticks whenever I travel! 

Christmas Essentials Delivered Straight to Your Doorstep!

That's all I've been doing as I cannot handle the traffic and busy schedule nowadays.

Thanks to online shopping app like Honestbee who has been consistently partnering with my favorite supermarket and stores! 

This time, with Shopwise!

And truthfully, this happened to me so many times!  Though I do my groceries once or twice a week when my son is in school, I always ended up "missing an ingredient" whenever I start cooking!  I guess I get easily distracted whenever I go from aisle to aisle purchasing items I don't need instead of things I really need.

And the best part?  I do not need to carry these items from the supermarket down to the parking lot!  Seriously, ang bigat minsan ha!

So to help me get through the jam packed times, Honestbee, Asia's fastest growing food service has partnered with another leading hypermarket chain (one of my favorite!)  --- SHOPWISE.

And because of this app, I can now bring everything I need especially for Holiday Gifting essentials straight to my doorstep!  Brands such as Papa Alfredo, Sunharvest, SnapMax and Southdale Farm, and also quality affordable wines from French Cellar, Wine Makers Reserve, and Red Peak to complete you holiday dinners.

And what excites me the most?  The fact that Shopwise always gives to most competitive pricing and unique finds that I can't seem to find in other supermarket!

Check out my loot from Shopwise!

Have you tried honestbee app?  What's your favorite restaurant/supermarket/hypermarket chain?

Download the honestbee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign up for
an account now. For more information, visit www.honestbee.ph.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

I Want These Under My Tree!

Christmas sets - always a favorite of mine as a gift not only for loved ones but also for myself.  I find these sets to be the prettiest and most "money-saving" of all!  That's why I always ended up hoarding more than a set whenever I shop.  It happens once a year lang naman di ba?

Clinique, one of my favorite skincare brand, came up with even better sets this year.  I don't know how they managed to get better each year, they just ended up topping themselves and this year is no exception.

Introducing --- MERRY CLINIQUE 2018.

I got one under the tree and you may have one too!

It is easier to light up anyone's season with Clinique Essentials.  As for me my Clinique essential will always include the famous Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+.

And Clinique covered everything depending on the needs of your recipient!

Merry Green Christmas from Innisfree!

When it is the season of giving and receiving, it is very easy to forget our less fortunate brothers and sisters.  So one brand Innisfree sets a reminder to everyone that we must not let them feel forgotten - especially the children.

Innisfree launched the Green Christmas Campaign globally year 2010 and worked with local organizations to provide gifts to underprivileged kids in hopes of filling their hearts with some holiday cheer.  

Since Innisfree launched and opened formally in Manila last November, they are quick to spread Happiness with Love with the help of Merry Green Christmas!  And this is a joint effort between the brand and us consumers!  Are you ready to be part of this?

Decorate your own Innisfree Stockings (Php500.00 per kit) and a portion of all DIY Holiday Stocking Kit proceeds will go to a local charity organization.  There are 3 colors to choose from - Red, Green and White.

And here's an even better news.  Since we're talking about Holiday shopping and maybe you wanted to go on a trip to the first Innisfree store in Manila (SM Mall of Asia) to purchase items for yourself.  You may as well get the Holiday Limited Edition items and get the DIY KIT at a discounted price of Php100.00.  

The Body Shop Holiday Gift Guide

If I am your personal shopper and you want me to help you purchase gifts for a family!  I will go into The Body Shop store and help you purchase these items to make the recipient oh-so-JOLLY!

For His and Hers

Bath or Shower sets are always an option for his and hers.  You can choose from wide range of Fragrance sets from the brand (on photo is the White Musk set).  Aside from that, I love the Spa of the World set too!

My Go-To EVERY Holiday Season (Every Season Actually!)

What to give this Holiday season to EVERYONE who means the world to you?

I hope you're not scratching your head right now because if you are, you are missing ONE store that has EVERYTHING we need for our loved ones at a VERY affordable price!  

WATSONS, the store I frequent not only holiday season but on a weekly basis is also a perfect Holiday shopping place and I can't believe I've been blogging about this and telling you guys about this EVERY SINGLE YEAR!  (Baka lang kasi makalimutan niyo! :P)  

This year, I visited the store again and found even better range of Christmas Gift ideas, and the best part?  The merchandise are categorized by gift-giving ideas per recipient!  Not only easy for the pocket but easy to the eyes too!

Customized Sets for Special people in our lives!

Holiday-Shopping AMW Style!

Let me tell you a secret, I may look so organized and always a step ahead --- That's how I look but in reality, I'm a Queen of Last Minute!  With all the tasks and errands I need to do on a daily basis, there will definitely tasks that are left undone until the last minute.

Just like Christmas Shopping, and it has been going on like that EVERY SINGLE YEAR since I became a mom!

On a positive note, it tests my wits when it comes to shopping!  I do have a list, check it twice and shop in between mother/wife/daughter duties!  

Last December 24 was the final stretch of my cramming, my yaya was on leave so there wasn't any extra  hand for me (prepare Kyle's things, wash the dishes, etc...).  We went for last minute shopping at SM Makati and I only had an hour to squeeze in shopping for both my family and Mr. AMW's family!  The mall closes earlier than usual (8:00pm) so the shopping trip was even more nerve-wrecking!

Skipping dinner since we had heavy snack, we took our son to a toy store leaving Mr. AMW with him (he's a super hands-on dad too by the way so he can definitely manage), I rushed to SM Department store and completed my list!  I was just looking for a gift just for last one recipient, the mall suddenly closes the doors and we were asked to pay for our merchandise!  The air-conditioner was also turned off so I was literally panicking and sweating (a lot!)  Gulay, what to do?  We had a family gathering that evening!  

Gift That Matters with Ogalala

When it comes to gift-giving for kids this holiday season, I go for the easy-yet-meaningful route.  I message the moms and ask what their kids want and what they approve so the gift I will be gifting will Matter to both the recipient and the parents!

Thankfully, Ogalala Concept Store, my favorite kids' store because the toys they offer are perfect for developing young minds.  I have always been a fan of The Learning Journey, National Geographic and wide range of Crayola shades!  I have been a loyal Ogalala shopper even way before I was invited for the launch!

But the launch day was even better, because I ended up shopping for Kyle's classmates and my inaanaks because a lot of their items were on SALE!  (Ahh, I just love that huge RED sign with that 4 -letter word!)