My 11.11 Finds

I'm back with a new post and hopefully not the last. I'm just excited to share with you all my 11.11 finds. Actually, it's my first time to shop during such promo and I bought just a couple of items only. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the sale because I was able to save a lot!

From Lazada

I was not a fan of Lazada but I just had a change of heart. I learned that my son's formula milk is cheaper here than in the grocery store. For each box, I get to save Php200. So if my son consumes three to four boxes a month, I will be able to save more than Php500. That's big enough savings for a frugal mama like me. As such, I decided to buy milk from Lazada starting now.

From Shopee

I'm a self-confessed Shopee shopper. I shop through the platform for various stuff probably every month - our organic shampoo and soaps, clothing, and so much more. For this sale, I managed to snag a pair of authentic Crocs Lite Ride sandals for only Php1648. Original price is Php2995. It's almost half the price off! I'm sure of its authenticity because I bought from the official Shopee store of Crocs.

HFMD and What I Learned About It

It was exactly a week ago when we found out that my son has hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). We believe he got it from the kids across our house but we aren't sure how since he hasn't played or had physical contact with them. Upon learning, I felt worried of what he will go through or how things will turn out so I read forum posts from other mommies whose children went through the same.

Before I share what I learned, I will first share the timeline of what transpired.

Saturday

He woke up with the body temperature a bit warmer than usual. I didn't mind it because it happens sometimes. I gave him a bath and we left the house to visit my in-laws. Not even halfway to our destination, he became feverish and less active until he fell asleep. When he woke up, he vomited.

Less than an hour after vomiting, I gave him Tempra (paracetamol) for his fever. When we arrived at my in-laws which is around two hours travel time, his fever has already subsided and he's starting to return to his active self.

Around 3:00 PM, his body started to become hot again so we decided to go home so he can recuperate at home. His fever did not subside the whole night and went as high as 39 degrees despite giving him Tempra every six hours.

Sunday

His body temperature is back to normal but I noticed that he started to frown each time he eats. He lost his appetite for solid food and would only drink water or milk. Seeing the symptoms, I thought it was tonsillitis. I brought him to the doctor to find out the cause and deal with it once and for all.

When seen by the doctor, it was found that there are already white spots on his throat. I never mentioned about red spots on his hands or feet since I haven't noticed them so doctor confirmed it was tonsillitis. He was prescribed antibiotics (co-amoxiclav) to be taken twice daily.

I gave him half bath before going to bed and that's the time I noticed the few red spots on his fingers. I checked his feet and there are red spots too. His temperature remains normal though. But around midnight, his sleep became troubled and he started to scratch his feet. The itch only stopped when I gave him cetirizine syrup.

Review: Diane-35 Oral Contraceptive Pills

DISCLAIMER: I am not in any way associated with this product nor have medical background about this matter. I am simply a blogger who decided to share my experience with this product. If you are confused about the dosage, schedule, etc., better consult a doctor to be safe.

I thought I already found my holy grail contraceptive pills in Lady. But after almost a year of using this brand, I decided to try another brand as it started to make my breast painful almost everyday while taking it. Too busy to see my Ob-gyne, I searched the web for reviews of different brands and I decided to try Diane-35.

Switching to Diane-35 was a tough decision to make because of its price but I was hopeless to get rid of the pain I'm feeling with my breasts and was paranoid that the pain may lead to something more serious so I went for it.

Review: Skin Genie Bye-bye Bush

Unwanted hair, along with chicken skin, has always been my issue for as long as I can remember. For my underarms, I've tried various hair removal products and tools including epilator in the hopes of finding my holy grail in this area.

For the longest time, I used Nanny Rose' Queen Bee Sticks and Pulls All Natural Hair Remover but it's no longer ideal for me as I find it a bit tedious to use considering my schedule as a hands-on work-at-home mama of a 3-year old hyperactive boy. Nanny Rose' Hair Remover requires heating and then washing the cloth strips after and I don't have the luxury of time for it now. Hence I looked for other products that doesn't require heating, not that messy to use and easy to clean up after.

Skin Genie Bye-bye Bush is one of the hair removing products I have tried recently.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

An all-natural hair removal wax for smooth and fuzz-free skin

Review: DEOPlus Natural Deodorant Powder

Last summer, I was in a nasty situation when my then deodorant stopped working. Hormonal changes probably caused my strong odor, so strong that the protection of the deodorant I was using wasn't enough. therefore giving me smelly armpits. I went to look for a replacement and I found this DEOPlus Natural Deodorant Poweder.

At first, I was hesitant to try this, doubtful if it will work. But I didn't have a choice as there are limited options for deodorants. Most products being sold in the market are antiperspirant and it is something I want to avoid as much as possible as it prevents my armpits from sweating which isn't too healthy.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Deoplus is the family's everyday DEO-SOLUTION

Deoplus Tri-Active Formula helps neutralize odor-causing bacteria and provide dry protection from sweat. Deoplus is made with advanced Natural ingredients that won't darken underams and won't irritate skin.

Review: V&M Naturals CPC+G Oil

Serums and oils are now common parts of a woman's beauty regimen. Others even have different kinds of skin serums for different kinds of skin issues. I used to be skeptical about buying such beauty products because I have naturally oily skin and I fear that using them can make my skin more oily.

I learned about CPC+G oil through BeautyMNL.com a long time ago but I did not buy because I wasn't ready to shell out my Php 350 for a product I'm not too sure about. But when it went on sale for half the price off, I decided to finally try this product.

Product Description

CLAIM TO FAME: An "It"-whitening oil treatment that blends four miracle ingredients.

FAST FACTS: Crafted with Japanese camellia, calamansi, papaya, and grapefruit extracts; chock-full of vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, and essential vitamins and minerals.

Jobs You Can Do Online

More and more Filipinos are hoping to find online jobs. It could be a mother who cannot find a reliable nanny or the one who simply wants to be a hands-on mom. It could be a father who no longer wants to miss out a major event in his child's life. It could be a student who needs to earn money to finish his degree. It could be anyone who wants more freedom or someone who no longer wants to deal with heavy traffic.

There's no age specification for anyone who wants to work from home. You don't need to have titles and usually, you do not even need a degree. What is important is you have the skill, the technology and willingness to take risk.

Skill is a big factor to become a successful freelancer. Therefore, improving your skill is highly recommended. Master one skill you're really passionate about and learn more skills as you go along. Know that technology is constantly changing and you need to continue learning to keep up with the trend.

In this post, we are listing various jobs you can do online at the comfort of your home (or hotel room when you're traveling).

Review: Be Organic French Green Clay Soap

For more than a year, my husband and I have been using Be Organics Virgin Coconut Shampoo. We've been loving it so far and we have no plans to switching to other brands just yet.

Aside from Shampoo and conditioner, Be Organics also has lipsticks, soaps and other skin care products... all organic. Not so long ago, they released new soap variants and one of those is this French Green Clay soap. This particular variant claims to brighten the skin, shrink pores and improve skin complexion.

Read on to find out if it's being true to its claims.

Product Description

Be Organic French Green Clay Soap deep cleanses, soothes irritations and absorbs excess oils and dirt that clog pores leading to acne, pimples and blackheads.

It also effectively reduces acne/pimples, blackheads and pore size, leaving skin clear, smooth, oil-free with a radiant and balanced complexion.

How to Start Your Career as Work-at-Home-Mom

One month before I gave birth to my son in 2016, I rendered my last day of work after almost 10 years in my first ever job after graduating from college. It wasn't a spur of the moment decision. Actually, it's one of the hardest decisions I made. The thought of not having a full-time job after years of being financially-independent is scary but the the thought of leaving my son to other people scares me more. And with today's scarcity of reliable nannies, I doubt if I'd ever find one that I can be at ease leaving my son with.

I am just thankful that while working full-time, I had the opportunity to learn which opened doors for me into the world of working from home. That helped me in making the decision to resign from my office-based job. I find comfort in the thought that I can always find part-time gigs with my experience, skills and connections (since I have lots of friends who are also working from home).

Those without prior experience to working from home or connections need not lose hope. I wrote this article for you to help you jumpstart your career as a work-at-home-mom.

How it Works

Before you start looking for jobs, it is important that you understand how this whole thing works. In order to work from home, you need to have a reliable internet connection and computer with specs appropriate for the job you intend to do. Some jobs, like customer service reps and online teaching, have minimum internet speed. Meanwhile, jobs that involve graphics, video editing and web development require higher computer specs.

Review: Lady Oral Contraceptive

DISCLAIMER: I am not in any way associated with this product nor have medical background about this matter. I am simply a blogger who decided to share my experience with this product. If you are confused about the dosage, schedule, etc., better consult a doctor to be safe.

It wasn't my intention to hop from one brand of contraceptive pills to another but I just had to because the previous ones I tried are either not for me or no longer available in the market.

The latest brand I tried is the Lady Oral Contraceptive. At first I was hesitant to use the pill due to, I admit, the price. It's so cheap I felt doubtful if it will indeed serve its purpose or if it's really safe to use. But since I didn't had a choice that time, I decided to go for it. After all, I can always switch to other brands in case I find this unsuitable for me.

Review: Beauty Bakery Skin Perfecting Underarm Scrub

For my first post this year, I will be talking about the newest product I tried - the Beauty Bakery Skin Perfecting Underarm Scrub. Well, this isn't really new in the market but I have just discovered it and recently got one for myself. I learned about it through BeautyMNL where I also ordered mine.

I have been using this underarm underarm armor for two weeks now and I'm excited to share you my thoughts about this.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

An underarm exfoliator that keeps the pits clean, fresh, and bright.

Contains crushed apricot seeds for mild exfoliation; infused with coconut butter that smoothens the underarm; has natural papain and tea tree extract to whiten the armpit; lightens uneven pigmentation; diminishes underarm odor; enriched with the anti-inflammatory properties of lavender oil and coconut oil; prevents post-blemish scarring caused by plucking and shaving