6 Pointers to Help You Choose the Right Wig

Wigs have become a part of many people’s everyday look. You do not need to be losing hair to wear a wig. You can choose to satisfy your wish to have a new look with a wig. You can even choose to enhance your hair by finding a wig that fits you perfectly. Before you spend a ton of money buying a wig that makes you look bad, consider a few things. Once you consider these points you can end up having a wig that makes you look gorgeous.

Match the Color

The color you choose is important. Choosing close to your natural hair color is the best idea. Before jumping to a starkly different shade you can slowly try out different shades that are closer to your hair color. For dark hair sticking to dark lace front wigs is a better idea than jumping to a blond wig. If you jump colors suddenly then your wig might seem to stand out like a sore thumb.

Stick to the Length

The length you choose should complement your face type. But do not let that limit you. Try out and experiment with different lengths and different designs to see which one makes you look nice. Do not let fashion tips dictate your purchase. Try out some out of the box designs before buying the right one for you.

Choose the Right Material

There are many different materials that wigs are made from. You can choose from synthetic, human hair or even a blend. Synthetic hairs come in more styles and are easy to maintain. Synthetic wigs are also highly affordable. The human hair wigs, however, are of a better quality. You can style your human hair wig however you like. So, try the different materials, consider your budget and select the material.

Figure out your Cap Size

Usually, the regular cap size fits most heads. But for some, the cap might be too loose or too tight. You need to try out different cap sizes to find the perfect fit. A wig that is too loose runs the risk of coming undone and spoiling the look. A wig that is too tight will simply be too painful for you to even want to wear a wig anymore. To get the look and experience right, try out the different wig cap sizes before you buy one.

Select the Cap Type

There are various types of wig caps. From lace front to monofilament you get a large variety of options. Figure out how each type of wigs is different from each other. Depending on your budget and your wig design needs you can choose the wig cap type.

Get the Right Care Products

Just buying a wig is not the end of it. You need to buy the right hair care products for your wig. No matter what wig you choose to buy it will not last long if you do not take care of it. So, figure out the brands and kinds of wig care products that you need to buy.

Celebrating Smiles Through Art

Acts of Kindness Hosts Art Exhibit Benefitting Smile Train, the World’s Leading Cleft Charity

Photo from Smile Train Philippines Facebook Page

“A Celebration of Smiles: Creating smiles and second chances at life through art,” an art exhibit benefitting Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity was unveiled last July 19 by Acts of Kindness and Solaire Resorts and Casino. The exhibit is being held at Solaire's The Shoppes Artway.

The exhibit features artwork by local and international artists and some of Smile Train’s former cleft patients. The artwork will be available for sale until September 2 and will help raise funds and awareness for children with clefts in the Philippines.

“We are grateful that Acts of Kindness is hosting this art exhibit to help raise awareness for Smile Train and our local programs here in the Philippines. Through this initiative, not only is Acts of Kindness able to showcase local and international talent, they are also able to help create a brighter future for children born with clefts,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Area Director for Smile Train in Southeast Asia.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Smile Train to help fund various local programs to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care for Filipinos.

Celebrating Smiles Through Art

The art exhibit showcases pieces from Roberto Sanchez, a DJ, and entrepreneur by trade, but creatively a self-taught artist; Jon Ray Fernandez, an airline professional turned mixed-media artist; Camy Cabral, a full-time artist with a background in design and advertising; and Albrecht Behmel, an award-winning artist and best-selling writer whose works have been shown in Paris, Beijing, New York, Moscow and London. Despite coming from different backgrounds with different styles of artwork, these artists came together to offer their pieces all for a good cause.

Apart from the seasoned artists, some of the artwork is from Smile Train’s former cleft patients including Julia Robert Capili, Angel Ibo, Pearl Angeli Miranda, Jervy Hobo, and Nickson Cabote. Having interacted with the guests, these individuals have shown how far they’ve come since their initial cleft surgery.

“We hope that we can continue to raise awareness for children with clefts in the Philippines and all over the world through these small acts of kindness,” says Flaviano. “We want to continue to spread smiles and encourage others to do the same.”

For more information about Smile Train's global efforts and to make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org. Follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

We Partied at the SM Kids City 2018 in SM Dasmariñas!

It's been raining a lot lately which could mean suspended classes and kids have no choice but to stay indoors. Though it's really not a problem for our kids staying at home, but it is mandatory that we have at least 1 day out. More than the kids, I guess it's me who craved for it the most. You know, being a stay-at-home-mom (and without a helper) you really don't get to have a day off so at least make time to have some quality time with the family, right?

So when I get invites to mom and kids events, I get excited! And the most recent event that I attended with the kids is the launch of the biggest kiddie party in the Metro thrown by SM Market and Savemore - SM Kids City 2018 in SM Dasmariñas last July 20, 2018. It was a Friday and classes got suspended so I get to bring all 3 kids with me, of course, Jaear came with us (good thing his 1-day vacation leave request was approved). 

This event is a follow-through of SM Kids City 2017's success wherein we also got to attend when they launched it at SM Southmall, you can read about our experience here. 

We also saw Mommy Bloggers, Mommy Levy and Kaycee with her Macho Kid at the event.

It is already expected that it will be patronized by frequent mall goers and shoppers because the admission is FREE just register at the entrance area. But I was surprised because there were way many people compared to last year that it was actually a challenge to roam around. Nevertheless, everyone is determined to get in and when I say, everyone, I mean kids and parents alike. I can't blame them there's something for everyone to get busy with and to enjoy. 

Playground Area 

Kids just can't get enough play time. Many kids are waiting for their turn to enter the playground area.

 Kids can also crayon all they want.

Overflowing Food

What's a party without food? There are overflowing free food sample!

Kids grabbing some free food sample from participating brands.

There was also a great selection of kids' favorite food like Hen Lin and Waffle Time or kiddie treats like popcorn, cotton candy, pizza, and pasta.

Fresh Juices

Ang pambansang meryenda- Turon with langka. Yum!

Amazing Shows and Mascots

Just like last year, Pororo was there and the kids are just so happy and this time he is with Krong!

There were also amazing shows such as Clowning Around, Mad Science and Jiggles the Balloon Lady. 

The crowd also participated in exciting games to win prizes! I was thrilled watching the Spicy Noodle Challenge and was tempted to join. Haha!

Freebies and Exclusive Offers

To make the event memorable not just for the kids, there's also something for the parents. SM Markets has partnered with Pampers, Johnson's Baby, URC, Huggies, Koko Krunch, Lactum 3+ and 6+, Lucky Me!, Purefoods, Maggi, Knorr, Barilla, Federated Distributor Inc., Papa Catsup, American Garden, McCormick, Century Tuna Argentina Corned Beef, 555 Tuna, Angel Kremdensada, Ajinomoto, Nextrade Philippines, Inc., Delimondo and Samyang for exclusive offers and prizes. 

It was indeed a Friday well spent. We had so much fun and went home with a smile on our face. 

Missed this event? Fret not because this is just the first round. Treat your kids and the entire family at the biggest kiddie party ever! Catch SM Kids City 2018 in the following malls:

• SM Fairview – August 4
• SM Southmall – August 11
• SM Center Angono – August 18
• SM San Lazaro – September 1
• SM Megamall – September 8

Enjoy!

Yummy and Hearty Avocado Toast with Egg

It's true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I must admit though that I tend to miss breakfast on most days, but looks like this Avocado toast will make me look forward to breakfast from now on.

Alright, I know, this isn't something new, avocado toast has been a hype for quite a while now. Forgive me though for raving about it just now because I just recently tried it and fell in love with it! Haha, I'm such a late bloomer. 

Who doesn't love avocado? It's yummy and often said to be the most nutritious fruit in the world. I just didn't really think that avocado is good for savory dishes as I've been accustomed to eating it as a sweet treat by adding milk on it or as an ice cream. I've been seeing lost of posts about food with avocado in it and didn't bother, not until now. 

So one day as I was grocery shopping, I bought some avocados and the rest was history. Hahaha! As usual, I've searched and checked on different recipes online and came up with the easiest one to prepare. All you need is 5 ingredients!

I believe that caring is sharing so here's an easy peasy but yummy and hearty Avocado Toast with egg recipe. 

Avocado Toast with Egg

Ingredients:

1/2 or 1 whole medium ripe avocado

1 egg

1 slice whole wheat bread (for a healthier version but you can use any bread of your choice)

salt and pepper 

Instructions:

1. Mash ripe avocado. You can season it with salt and pepper or any other spices of your choice. As for me, I didn't season it with anything, just plain avocado.

2. Heat pan over medium heat, crack the egg on the pan and cook a sunny side up egg according to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

3. While cooking the egg, prepare your toast.

4. Spread mashed avocado on top of the toasted bread, top with egg and sprinkle some salt and pepper as desired.

5. Indulge!

In less than 10 minutes, you already have a healthy and yummy breakfast! Easy-peasy right? You may also use soft boiled egg, poached egg or scrambled egg instead of sunny side up. You may also add tomatoes or anything you wish to. Feel free to experiment with your toast.

Have you tried avocado toast yet? How do you like your avocado? If you have other avocado recipes aside from toast, feel free to comment down below. 

Celebrating Every Life Stages at the Sanicare Play Day

Life Lately

A post shared by Pearl Paguio (@shesthemomblog) on Jul 25, 2018 at 1:08am PDT

...is all about balance.

Life lately has been challenging. It's been over 2 months now that we don't have a helper and since I quit my job. So as a stay at home mom, I get to do all the household chores and look after the kids, it seems like the job is never done. The struggles indeed is real and at some point, it feels like I'm on the verge of losing my sanity. Luckily, I still have it 'coz I don't have a choice! Hahahuhu. It's also a relief that the kids are on the stage wherein they are learning about becoming independent so I don't end up being a helicopter mom. They get to do some tasks on their own especially when it comes to their personal hygiene. The last thing I want to think about is dealing with sickness caused by neglect of basic hygiene such as hand washing, bathing and brushing their teeth, or else I might just really lose it (talking about my sanity, that is).

This current situation, especially during weekdays, is so exacting. This makes me look forward to weekends more so I could spend quality time with the family and take care of the small project that we've ventured into. This is also the reason as to why I don't get to attend events as much as I want to. 

So when I received an invitation to attend a mom and kids event for Sanicare (good thing it falls on a Saturday) I did not hesitate, even though June 30 was our 6th Wedding Anniversary. With how things are going, we really didn't have a concrete plan for the occasion. So I signed up for the event and tagged along Athena and Brianna with me. Tristan has Saturday class so Jaear stayed with him, we just met after the event to have dinner.

What is Sanicare?

When you hear the word Sanicare, what comes first into your mind? For me, it's Hygiene without a doubt. Sanicare is a popular household name known for producing quality hygiene products such as bathroom tissues, wet wipes, cotton, cotton balls and the like. These hygiene products are essentials in every home, but Sanicare is more than that, and that's something that I learned at the Sanicare Play Day which I will be sharing with you so read on.

So Much Fun at the Sanicare Play Day

The Sanicare Play Day was held at the Axon in Green Sun Hotel which was set up with booths highlighting different life stages so moms and kids can choose the best fit for them but we actually got to do almost all the activities. 

Alright, off to our first stop, the Lavender and Cotton Ball installation where we had our photos taken. Brianna is being her shy self again, timidly smiling.

Arts and Crafts at the Kids Corner

Next stop is the Kids corner where they showcased their artistic side. Most materials used are Sanicare products which is very creative I must say. 

Athena and Brianna made their own cotton ball sushi.

They also made a flower out of styrofoam ball and cotton buds. They also made a headband stand using the jumbo kitchen towel roll wrapped with a fabric. I forgot to take photos though. 

Athena and Brianna loves to draw. 

Play Hard and Get Artsy at the Toddler Corner

At the toddler corner, Athena and Brianna enjoyed designing their own eco bags.

But one of their favorite was the mini playground area with a wooden rocker/seesaw and obstacle course. 

Next to it is the sand box which seems to be a hit to most of the kids. There were many kids playing so Athena and Brianna didn't get to play for long, though I can sense they liked it too.

Lovely Baby Corner

On the same side of the fence was the Baby corner. It was set up with rubber mats, pillows and squishy plushies as if inviting me to just lounge around. Too bad I didn't get to take any photos of it.

There was also an activity area where the kids got their palms painted, pressed against a Sanicare paper towel and then had it framed. I really love the idea!

Oh by the way, since most of the activities could get messy, upon entering the venue, every kids were given hygiene kits but we didn't get to use one bit because every booth was equipped with Sanicare products and are manned by people who are assisting the kids with all the activities.

My Learning and Discoveries

While kids were busy playing, I together with my fellow mommies celebrated Bianca Gonzles-Intal's first anniversary as Sanicare's first brand ambassador, she is also expecting her second child. We also listened to her as she shared how Sanicare products have been there by her side during most of her life- from living with her parents to becoming a parent herself. It perfectly captured Sanicare's commitment of being everyone's hygiene companion in all life's adventure.

Bianca also shared a hygiene hack that is very helpful and that is to:

 "Keep hygiene fun and teach hygiene by example. Kids follow what they see and will definitely pick up on your hygiene habits!" 

I totally agree with Bianca, that is also what we practice at home with the kids and I'm so glad that it grows on them. Now that 2 of our kids are in preschool and 1 in grade school, they are fully aware about proper hygiene. They would wash their hands when it's necessary but if there's no access to soap and water, they make use of their hygiene kit (which we never leave the house without) containing their hand sanitizers and wipes. That's one less worry for me knowing that they'll be alright in times when I am not around.

I also learned that Sanicare is a homegrown, proudly Filipino-owned company that is already 20 years in the market. Also, Sanicare uses 100% virgin pulp that has no artificial whiteners and no elemental chlorine. True enough, they have our best interest in mind. 

At the event, I get to discover some products I never new existed such as the Toilet seat cover. This is definitely an addition to our hygiene kit essentials as I never let the kids sit on public toilets. What I like about it is that it is 100% biodegradable so you can just flush it down at the toilet.

We are also loving the Clean Hands Foaming sanitizer, the kids are fond of the bubbly surprise and according to Brianna it's just like soap! Plus it's alcohol free, another addition to our hygiene kit essentials.

Kudos to Sanicare for providing quality products designed for all life stages, they make sure that every hygiene woe meets its match! For a mom like me, having a go-to hygienic choice is a respite from all the decisions I have to make every day. 

So much fun and learning at the Sanicare Play Day. I'm really glad I brought the kids with me because aside from all the playing they were once again reminded of proper hygiene in the most fun way possible! After a mundane week of just school-home routine, Athena and Brianna really looked forward to the event and they weren't disappointed. It's been almost a month now and they still can't get over about it, that whenever they see Sanicare products, they would start talking about all the fun they had.

Thanks again Sanicare for having us!

Sanicare will continue to aspire to give its customers one less worry at every stage of their life by pursuing innovative hygiene products that will be every Filipino's companion in their life journey. 

To know more about how Sanicare can be your family's hygiene companion in all of life’s stages, you can visit the Sanicare Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/sanicare.ph.