May Day with Megan at Eastwood City

Anything unplanned happens to be always the best. It was the 1st day of May, Wednesday, a holiday here in the Philippines( Labor Day) which means will have a day off from work. I called my friend Megan so we can have some day out and also to celebrate her upcoming birthday. We went to Eastwood City mainly because they got everything and also, it is not crowded and it is just a stone-throw away from my home. I opted for some casual shirt and shorts so that I can go around the area with comfort.

We started our day by having lunch at Mc Donald's but due to excessive hunger (haha :p), we failed to take any picture. Luckily, there is a Giant Mcfries in the area so we took pictures with it.

The Uber-Big Mc Fries with my O.A. pose

My Pretty Friend Megan

After that, we went around Eastwood Mall and then we decided to watch Iron Man 3 . The ticket for the 3D movie costs Php 350.00 which is around $9.00(US), inclusive of a tumbler of popcorn (in your preferred flavor)  and your choice of drink. There is another option in which we learned after we bought a ticket, where you will pay Php 450.00 for the movie ticket, a bucket of popcorn, unlimited drinks for each person while you watch sitting or lying on the lazy boy seats.

The Iron Man 3 tickets

With our 3D Glasses

After the movie, we took some pictures outside the Eastwood Mall. We normally do this whenever we go out as if this is the first time that we went here.

We had our dinner at The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak. We had their best sellers, Beef Pepper Steak and Pork BBQ Pepper Rice.

Pork BBQ Pepper Rice

Beef Pepper Rice

We did not enjoy the food though. Maybe it was a little off to our preference. After that, we decided to go to J.Co Donuts. We ordered two cappuccinos and a half dozen of doughnuts.

J. CO Donuts

Stolen Shot!

My Date! :)

Me! :)

The last two photos are blurry because our phone ran out of juice that's why I had to use the uber-low resolution of my iPod touch's camera. All in all, it was a great day indeed. A day of food trip, laugh trip and bonding. It was a great way to spend a mid-week holiday.

Crisel ♥x♥x

Pictures of the steaks were grabbed from http://micheatsandshops.com/

How to Have Healthy , Whiter Teeth

Here are 10 secrets for keeping your pearly whites in tip-top shape:

1. Go on a white-teeth diet. If you're quaffing red wine and black tea, or smoking cigarettes or cigars, expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites. Other culprits to blame for dingy teeth include colas, gravies, and dark juices. Bottom line: If it's dark before you put it in your mouth, it will probably stain your teeth. Brush immediately after eating or drinking foods that stain teeth and use a good bleaching agent, either over-the-counter or in the dentist's office. For convenient teeth-cleaning action, eat an apple.

Consume Plenty Of

•  Calcium-rich foods, such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
•  Fresh fruits and vegetables for vitamins A and C, and for chewing in order to promote healthy gums.
•  Tea, which is a good source of fluoride.

Limit

• Dried fruits and other sticky foods that lodge between the teeth.

Avoid

•  Sweet drinks and snacks.
•  Steady sipping of acidic drinks for prolonged      periods.

2. Chuck your toothbrush or change the head of your electric toothbrush at least every two to three months. Otherwise, you're just transferring bacteria to your mouth. According to Beverly Hills dentist Harold Katz, D.D.S., the best way to brush is by placing your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against your gums and gently moving it in a circular motion, rather than a back-and-forth motion. Grip the toothbrush like a pencil so you won't scrub too hard.

3. Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper every morning to remove tongue plaque and freshen your breath. One major cause of bad breath is the buildup of bacteria on the tongue, which a daily tongue scraping will help banish. Plus, using a tongue scraper is more effective than brushing your tongue with a toothbrush, says Dr. Katz.

4. Eat 'detergent' foods. Foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they're eaten. We already mentioned apples (otherwise known as nature's toothbrush); other choices include raw carrots, celery, and popcorn. For best results, make 'detergent' foods the final food you eat in your meal if you know you won't be able to brush your teeth right after eating. 

5. Gargle with apple cider vinegar in the morning and then brush as usual. The vinegar helps help remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums.

6. Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week to remove stains and whiten your teeth. Use it just as you would toothpaste. You can also use salt as an alternative toothpaste. Just be sure to spit it out so it doesn't count as sodium intake! Also, if your gums start to feel raw, switch to brushing with salt every other day.

7. Stay fresh. To check the freshness of your breath, lick your palm and smell it while it's still wet. If you smell something, it’s time for a sugar-free breath mint. Shopping for mouthwash? Make sure it is alcohol-free. Most over-the-counter mouthwashes have too much alcohol, which can dry out the tissues in your mouth, making them more susceptible to bacteria.

8. Practice flossing with your eyes shut. If you can floss without having to guide your work with a mirror, you can floss in your car, at your desk, while in bed, and before important meetings. In which case, buy several packages of floss and scatter them in your car, your desk, your purse, your briefcase, your nightstand.

9. Brush your teeth when you first get out of bed and before you get back in at night. They're the two most crucial times, says Kathleen W. Wilson, M.D., an internist at the Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans and author of When You Think You Are Falling Apart. That’s because saliva (which keeps cavity-causing plaque off teeth) dries up at night, so it’s best to have all plaque cleaned off the teeth before sleep. It’s also important to brush first thing in the morning to brush off plaque and bacteria (morning breath!) that may have built up as you slept.

10. Conceal with color. Ladies: Choose a medium coral or light red lipstick. These colors make your teeth look whiter, whereas lighter-colored lipsticks tend to bring out the yellow in teeth.

Source: Reader's Digest Asia

My Belle de Jour Power Planner 2013

I discovered BDJ a month ago while I was searching online for a review of Syoss Shampoo and Conditioner that I purchased from Shopwise which was on-sale during that time. When I opened their website and learned what's in-store for me,to my surprise and excitement, I immediately signed-up and subscribed to the BDJ Box. I received an email from them featuring The BDJ Gazette then I answered the BDJ Gazette Survey where you have a chance to win a BDJ Power Planner. And just my luck, I won a BDJ Power Planner along with 49 other winners. For me, It is the best welcome gift for a Bella newbie . :)

Here is my Belle De Jour Power Planner 2013 (Spiral)

The front cover . (Simply gorgeous) ♥

The back cover. (Live your Life to the Fullest ♥ )

The BDJ Lifestyle Card. To gain access to BDJ events throughout 2013 :)

I am now a Certified BDJ Girl! ♥

The Coupon Tracker. (So you can keep track on how many coupons you have used up.)

Some of the Discount Coupons. (There are 80+ of them! ♥)

Some of the BDJ Partners. ♥

The Menstrual Tracker.  ( To keep track of your menstrual pattern )

The Vacation Planner. (To make a plan on how to consume all of your Vacation Leave! LOL :) )

The 2013 BDJ Checklist. 

The Weekly Layout. (Deadlines, Schedules, etc.)

The monthly layout.( Birthdays, Special events etc.)

Some Inspiring Pinays to look-up to. :)

Yes, i want to be a blogger. (I am now, thanks to you. ;) )

Of all the planners that I have seen, the Belle De Jour Power Planner is the cutest, the most colorful, the most useful(with all the coupons,etc.), tool that every woman must have. It would be awesome if I can get myself another one next year! :)

It is never too late to plan your year so hurry now and get one for yourself too! :) There are lot of different covers to choose from: BDJ Exclusive Matte Leather Cover(Php 680.00); BDJ Planner Printed Leatherette Cover(Php 648.00); BDJ Planner Matte Printed Smythe-Bound(Php 598.00); BDJ Planner Matte Printed Spiral-Bound(Php 598.00). Mine is the Spiral-Bound. You can order it online as a guest or as a BDJ Cricle member at belledejourpowerplanner.com. It is also available at selected National Bookstore, Powerbooks and Fullybooked branches. :)

Belle De Jour: Unboxing The BDJ Box- February 2013

Belle de Jour, literally means "Beautiful Day", according to Google Translate and as I received my first ever BDJ Box subscription, it was a beautiful day indeed! :) I was lurking around our home in Batangas because I was on Vacation Leave wondering when my BDJ Box will arrive when lo' and behold, the LBC staff came with this wonderful surprise, My BDJ Box! :)

Sleek, Red Hot Box. :)

the signature BDJ box and the Shiseido Sleeve

The contents. As expected on the packaging, full of Shiseido products! :)

Shiseido Overload!!! :) 

5 lovely stickers which reminds BDJ gals to"light up". related to this month's theme,
"In Light and Love".

15% Discount on Shiseido Products, Free Quick Facial and a Free Makeover

Shiseido BENEFIANCE Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Night Emulsion

Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Brightening Mask

Shiseido White Lucent Intensive Spot Targeting Serum

Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick

Nippon 5-Minute Touch-Up Kit

  My favorite product would be The Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick, i love the shade of it and it lasts longer than my other lippies. For a first timer on subscription boxes, I must say that it is totally worth subscribing. I would definitely subscribe again and you must too! Just visit www.bdjbox.com to subscribe. :)