Review: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry

Let me share to you a treasure given to me as a gift last Friendship Day :)

During the time this was given to me, I'm really looking for a good lip balm to sooth my very dry lips. When I opened the gift, I found this and it feels like one of my prayers has been answered :)

Tadaaa! Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Cherry :) It's sleek and it's a twist and pop up type of lip balm.

The only thing I don't like about it is that once you twist it up to pop, it won't come back anymore so you really have to be careful when twisting it. 

My bare and dry lips. See? That's why I really need to put on some lip balm.

My lips w/ the lip shimmer on. It gives a light color and it gives you a mint feeling after applying it. This is what I use everyday and it keeps my lips moisturized however, I have to reapply atleast after eating. I also use this as a base when applying matte lipsticks :) 

Pros: 

-gives a minty feeling

-gives hue so no need to put lipstick on if you're on the go

-sleek

-easy to apply

-can last a long time

Cons:

-once you twist it to pop, it won't come back anymore that's why it's a bit messy to use

Overall, this product is perfect for people who wants some gloss, color and moisture for their lips though it might be a bit pricey (400php) compared to other lip balms available.

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Review: Nanny Rose's Queen Bee All Natural Wax (Hot or Cold)

I went to Watsons to buy my face and body soap but I've stumbled upon this Nanny Rose's Wax. I remembered I wanted to try waxing my legs on my own since it seems easy when I'm having it done at a waxing salon.

This 50g wax only costs P100 or around $2.50. The 100g costs only P170 or $5. It comes with a very cute packaging!! So simple yet it contains everything you need to know about the product.

"Nanny Rose's honey wax will spruce you up in the sweetest way possible. This sticky pot is a combination of locally produced honey, sugar and calamansi juice. It contains no harsh chemicals and ingredients that can cause allergies that is why it can be used on sensitive skin and delicate areas. "

When you open the box, you'll see the (1) cute circle pot containing the wax, (2) 3 reusable, washable, pulls and (3) wooden applicators. 

The wax itself really smells good!! And for the price of only P100, I think this is a good buy! Now, let's try it. I've tried two ways on how to use it.. Well, I just imitated those on waxing salons! :)

Showing you my hairy leg first!

FIRST METHOD

First step: apply powder to your skin to be waxed first. This will help lessen the pain :) Don't forget to put some on your hands too!

Second step: get an ample amount of wax and start putting it on your skin then pull it of fast again. It is like removing a sticky tag on your purchase with the use of scotch tape. Repeat the procedure until all unwanted hair had been pulled off. See my first try? I got lots of hair removed on a spot already! I experienced this kind of method when I had my last wax at Laybare! :)

This method is ideal if you're going to wax only a small area like your underarms or bikini line. This is not so ideal when you're going to take off the hair on your legs.. :)

SECOND METHOD

First step: apply wax on the area and spread it with the use of the wooden applicator.

Second step: put the pull on top of the wax, press it really hard then pull it of as fast as you can! This will hurt but only for a very short time! :) Trust me.

This method is easier because it removes hair easier and removes more hair on one pull! :) Honestly, waxing by yourself is not that ideal because it takes patience and you really have to make sure that you didn't miss out on anything which is a little hard because you can't see the back of your legs!! 

The final results? TADAAA! I missed out on some hair because it was really hard, I swear! The wax is effective but I just failed in using it!! You might want to give it a try though!:) You might be better at this!! :) Next time, I'll just visit my trustworthy salon to remove my unwanted hair!! :))

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I had fun, 2014!

2013 was definitely not my year so I promised myself that 2014 will be MY YEAR!! Well, I can say that 2014 was one of the best years I had! Here are some highlights of my 2014:

Picture a year ago during New Year's Eve.

JANUARY

Celebrated my baby's FIRST BIRTHDAY!! 

My sister and her family went home from Australia! This calls or a lot of family time. Started by going to Star City! :)

Had my 2nd PTC as an official working teacher!

Had a family get together / outing! Finally complete!!! :)

Watched Wicked with my two sisters!! I remembered I cried before because nobody wants to watch this play with me! Haha. Thankful for these two!

Had another quick getaway with the whole family before my sister and her family leaves for Australia :(

FEBRUARY

Summer in February with my FIS Family! Had a quick getaway with them!

My dates during Valentine's Day: my Kinder 2014 students!! Visited Jose Rizal's house, Gardenia Factory an Enchanted Kingdom! 

Had my hair permed too!!! :)

Despedida of my cousin and his family. Got semplang from a bike too! Haha!

Beer pa more days! HAHA! 

Main event for my FIS Family!! The International Festival of Language and Culture.

MARCH - Got hired in CSA!!

Had a weekend camp with children with special needs in Antipolo!

FIS Family Rocks Event + GNO with my FIS girls!

Attended my Oumar's costume party!

My first babies' graduation! Time to say goodbye to my first ever work place too.

APRIL

13 days in Tanay, Rizal for KPVI's Summer Camp! Had so much fun with newly found friends! Learned so much and experienced a lot of things especially about dealing with children with special needs :)

MAY

Start of busy months! The month where I started working in CSA. Trainings, seminars, practices for Red Mass. Met a lot of new people! :)

Climbed Mt. Batulao!!!

Back to straight hair! :) 

JUNE

Was able to perform for Red Mass with my CSA batchmates!!

Second time at Star City for this year! Now with the Foronda-Gonzalez clan!! :)

AUGUST

Work on a Sunday because of Augustinian Family Mass! 

Performed for the second time in CSA for Father Rector's birthday!!!

Buwan ng Wika Celebration!

Mind Museum with Twinnie!

Random Tagaytay trip with CSA friends!

SEPTEMBER

CPR-ing this mannequin after how people CPR-ed him already! YUCKY milestone of my 2014.

Fieldtrip with my Nursery pupils! :)

OCTOBER

World Teachers' Day!! :)

Weekly habit! =)) JK. Angela's birthdaaaay!

United Nation's Day celebration! :)

NOVEMBER

Skating again after how many years!!! :)

My 22nd birthday! Thankful for the people who made my day sooo special!! One of the best birthdays I had :)

Book Character dress up day! Dressed up as Wanda! :)

Unit I's Team Building!

DECEMBER

Unexpectedly got a Pandora + a unicorn :)

Pajama Party with my Nursery pupils! :)

Baseco outreach with the N-SK Team.

Christmas parties and Christmas reunions with my pupils, high school friends, college friends and even met a whole set of new people this season.

And ofcourse, celebrated Christmas with no other than my crazy family!

I want to thank everyone for making my year 2014 a GREAT one!! I'm ready for 2015 and I'm super excited for this New Year!! Claiming that 2015 will be even greater than 2014! 

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