Another surprise by my husband is my new pasta machine. He knows that I've been wanting to have one for a long time and since it is a bit too costly I opt myself from getting one.

Well he found one that is way too fit for our budget and just right for my basic skills. So without long intro, here is my first try with my new kitchen gadget.

It was such a nice experience to attend a Filipino festival in a foreign hotel here in UAE. It promotes, of course, Filipino food, culture and places in our country.

Since I've won Dhs100 worth of food voucher for the event, plus the entrace was free, we didn't spend any penny for this event :)

It was unfortunate that we didn't able to finish the whole event. Well, here are some snap shots of food and the place :)

A week before my birthday and already found a surprise gift on my bed when I got home from office. I came in our room while my husband is doing the laundry and cooking lunch for us in the kitchen. At first, I didn't notice the big box on our bed since it was covered with our comforter until i was about to lay on our bed. To my surprise, I was not able to say a thing and just burst into tears.

We've been through a lot of rough times these days and I just didn't expect that he'll do such an effort to surprise me. Any way, his gift for me is a stand mixer. I just broke my old mixer and i couldn't bake these past days. He knows how much I love to have a new one and he sure knows how to make me happy.

It seems that I have neglected my blog for quite a long time...
I've very busy with work, of course, and with my online schooling for the past few months...
Yes, I have a very good excuse and it was worth it!




Also, another lazy excuse was that I've got my new Ipad and I was busy playing and instagraming =)



Plus Christmas has just finished and it also made me busy cooking :) Then.... new year! he he he

Chicken Soup has been my all time favorite book. Aside from the fact that it is inspirational and kinda' refreshes my mind, what I love about it the most is it's easy to read short stories. Yeah, I know I'm lazy =)

I have read several Chicken Soup books when I was in college. Since then, I consider it as my comfort book. I've owned one which was given by a friend but I've left it in the Philippines. It was quite difficult for me to search for it here in UAE, so when there was a book-sale in the mall, I've got a chance to find a good one and bought it in a very affordable price!

Well, my husband actually bought it for me =)

it is officially summer here in UAE... =( summer here means extreme heat!

Well, to cool down a little, my husband bought me this :)


nom nom nom :)

I love my husband sooooo much! Thanks to his weekend gift that he personally did for me! He fixed my old make-up table into new and much better version! With bulbs on the sides. Just like a movie star vanity table =D

There are different and so many new products in the market nowadays, making it difficult to decide which one is right for you. Well, it’s good news that with GlamBox you get to try the latest deluxe samples from the finest beauty brands to discover the products you love. GlamBox is UAE’s innovative way to experience the latest skincare, hair products, fragrances and make-up from the unsurpassed brands, in the comfort of your own home.

As promised, here's a review of my first April Glambox.



Let me start with the delivery process which was very punctual according to their declared delivery dates. Also, to make sure that the items will be delivered with quality, Glamistas made used of a very good courier service here in the country.

When it comes to packaging, I would say that it was well presented with a chic pink box and glamorously accented as if I was really opening a very nice gift.




As I've opened my Glambox the contents were as darling as how it was wrapped. ♥

So, without further ado, here's what's inside my new vanity box.


Kelly Van Gogh - Wonderlust Hair Illuminating Tonic



Gatineau - White Plan Skin Lightening Serum
This small bottle of serum provides a lighter and reduces uneven skin tone. Since it was very small, I've only used it on some parts of my face, especially on the dark skin under my eyes. It moisturized and give a finer feeling on my skin. :)


Elemis - Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Mask
I don't usually use anti-aging creams, but out-of curiousty, I used this "wonder cream" for couple of days and it sure has a lifting effect. It hydrates and leaves a smooth feeling on my skin. I know I am still young (*wink) for this kind of product but I guess I should start using this mask as early as now, not just considering my age but also giving a pamper to my stressed skin. This is also, one of my faves :)


Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Fragrance
I love the cute capsule bottle. I would say that it has a very sophisticated, feminine and warm scent. It can be used at any time of day, any season and indeed has a long lasting fragrance. Though, personally I would say that this isn't my kind of perfume. Well, it is more like my mom's type of scent. =D


Lancome - Rouge In Love Lipstick #322

yes, these are my lips :)

It has a creamy finish. I love the color but maybe it isn't just my personality to wear a pale shade of lipstick. It is a chic color, perfect for the season and for an everyday make-up. It provides a light and moisturized texture and has the long-wear-time ability to stay on the lips without smudging.


Testing new products is really a fun way to explore what's best for every woman's beauty preference just before buying it in the market. Having a chance to know first my options for such products is a very wise and practical approach in spending money while getting the best brands for myself.

Well, I have just used these products for few days now, but I guess my first Glambox products were really worth a try. Hopefully, next box will be much better though. Also, Glambox should consider their subscribers' beauty profile soon. =D

If you haven’t signed up for Glambox yet, what are YOU waiting for? It’s only AED50 per month and you'll surely enjoy receiving a monthly box of surprises.

I can't wait for my next month's Glambox to come :) #soexcited

So, expect my monthly review about Glambox that I will be receiving each month. Hopefully, my husband will extend my 3-month subscription :) he he he