AskMeMom: #KyleNash1stBirthdayParty

Good morning!
Today, April 16th is Kyle's official birthday party!  My son is OFFICIALLY ONE YEAR OLD!  I have said this before but I'll say this again...time flew by really fast!  It seems like yesterday when I went to my OB and she told me I'm on active labor --- 4cm to be exact and instead of panicking?  I put up a brave face (for Mr. AMW's sake) and told him: "Let's eat!!!"  We had lovely Dimsum dinner at our favorite Chinese restaurant located at Banawe (anyone who comments and guessed the right restaurant will win a prize from me!  This is serious!  LOL) 

I can go on and on with my labor story but I'll spare you the details!  But yes, everything is crystal clear for me and I can't believe it has been a year!  A year of no sleep, no movie nights, no nail art...etc... am I complaining?  Nope!  I'll say this a million times... KYLE is worth it!

And to show the world how happy we are to have Kyle in our lives, the day of his 1st birthday celebration finally arrived!  I spoke to a lot of moms who told me preparing for their kid's 1st birthday party is as stressful as preparing for a wedding!  Thankfully, my wedding preparation was more fun than stressful so it was the same for #KyleTurns1 party!

Before I share my suppliers and photos of the party, please bear in mind that Mr. AMW and I set a budget and we stick to it!  Though I was too busy preparing for our move, US trip and the regular work that I'm doing...in depth research wasn't done but THANKFULLY, GOD is good, all the suppliers I picked are very professional and I am extremely happy with the outcome of the party! :)

Mommy and Baby AMW after the party, all tired but happy!

 

Shall we start?

(Please note that contact details of suppliers are listed but rates aren't included as there could be guests who attended the party reading this! :P  If you want to know more details about pricing, email me or message me on ASK ME portion of this blog!  I promise I'll respond!)

AMW Reviews: Colour Collection Bianca V. Sexy Silk Blush and Contour Duo (Sweetheart)

Hi everyone!  I am sharing my thoughts on Bianca Valerio's Sexy Silk Blush & Contour Duo from Colour Collection.  I am a fan of "contouring" on special occasions but on a daily basis, I find contouring a bit "too much" and "too tedious!  Don't you agree?

Since receiving this, I've been doing simple contouring on a daily basis (even when I'm just working from home!  LOL)  Because I find the packaging simple yet very easy to use!  I mean seriously, seldom can you find contour and blush powder housed in a round, slim compact!

Bianca Valerio, aside from being a host, is also a professional makeup artist, so I guess, she knows what WE want right? :) 

Shade: Sweetheart 

Comes in cool pink blush and warm bronze-y contour powder

 

Colour Collection says ---
Two blendable blush-on shades to give your skin a natural, healthy glow.

AMW Reviews: Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy (Medium)

Happy Monday AMW Friends!

How's your weekend?  I had a blast at #Kyles1stBirthdayParty over the weekend!  And the next day?  I went back to work and did makeup to an old client early morning!  Thank God for giving me the energy I need! :)

Today, I am so excited to share Benefit's Bigger Than BB Big Easy Liquid-to-Powder Multi-Balancing Complexion Perfector!  I attended their press launch as reported HERE, and I have to admit, this is one product I immediately opened and used without taking photos!  I actually took photos after my US trip and I brought this with me and used this all throughout the trip!  I had to test this again upon returning to check how this product fairs in our own weather!  Check out my review if this product deserves to be called BIGGER THAN BB!  (You guys know how much I love my BB creams!)

The box and the print of the packaging is exactly the same!

 

Benefit says ---

What I'm Thankful For

Happy Saturday AMW friends!
I'm sitting here in the hotel room, as Baby AMW is snoring away (he has colds), looking through my Instagram posts and remembered to say my thanks to mini things in life that makes me happy!

Nestle Temptations Flavors of the Month
Dutch Speculoos

I received this 2 months ago, I tried a bit but finally got to enjoy this 2 months after!  The new flavor Dutch Speculoos is something worth trying especially if you're a fan of Speculoos cookie and spread! 

Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt and Yogurt Drink

 Yogurt used to be my "coffee", my "instant perk me up" when I was working in China.  I order yogurt by the dozen and finish them in no time!  When I got back in the Philippines, I kinda forgot about my love for yogurt so I'm glad I received these from Nestle Philippines, today, after every meal, I look forward to a healthier dessert!  My favorite yogurt flavors are Mango and Strawberry!

AMW x Amway Gives: Artistry Youth Xtend Ultra

When I was in US, my skin was breaking out because I lack sleep and I was tired most of the time from taking care of Kyle plus the travel itself.  I realized that stress, weather changes and a lot more results in skin problems.  Of course, let's not forget that I'm in my mid 30s so my skin definitely needs more help as compared to when I was in my teens!

And because a lot of you are probably on the same boat as I am, you are probably on a hunt for a good skincare product that would help clear the junk of makeup and pollution PLUS the added benefit of restoring our skin's youthfulness!

Because it is Friday, and because Amway Philippines has been really nice to my request to give a set of their newest Artistry Youth Xtend Ultra to my dear AMW Reader...it is indeed.... #GOODVIBES Friday!

"ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra is the “next level” anti-aging skincare. Addressing the core issues of mature skin (age 45+), ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra features breakthrough technologies, coupled with botanicals, to lift the appearance of sagging skin and transform sallow, discolored skin into a more youthful, even tone.

As skin “junk” accumulates over time, ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra clears the natural repair pathways, making way for the skin to function more efficiently. ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra utilizes exclusive ingredients and technologies to “micro-cleanse” and “rebuild” the appearance of skin once the extra-cellular buildup has been cleared." 

Exciting right?  Well, of course, if you are not aged 45+, I personally believe in investing on a good skincare regimen to prevent your skin from getting to the "sagging" and "old" stage!  It's never too early to take care of your skin --- please quote me on that!