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Fashion21 Twist Eye Pencil Review & Swatches

Product name: FASHION 21 TWIST EYE PENCIL
Product size: Net. Wt. 1.5grams
Price: 99 pesos each pencil
Claims: You never have to worry about not having a sharpener on you again with this eye pencil. It comes in different eye-catching but soft shades and even doubles as an eyeshadow. Perfect for quick, convenient makeup magic on the road.
Where to buy: At any SM Department Stores, Watsons Personal Care Stores

PACKAGING

Fashion21 Twist Eye Pencil is a mechanical eye pencil that comes in a pack of three. There's no need to sharpen, just twist the barrel and the pencil is out. It is so convenient. It comes with a transparent cap so you can easily recognize it. This eye pencil has 1.5 grams of products in it. You can have a different eye make up look depending on the occasion or your mood. I have 5 sets, namely, Black Smokey Eyes, Princess Eyes, Pop Princess Eyes, Colorful Eyes and Dashing Eyes.

Shade (from left to right): Lilac, Grass, Sabel, & Azure

There's a lot of shade available. You can purchase per set depending on the eye make up you would like to achieve. Here's a closer look on what shades are included in each set:

SWATCHES

There are 9 shades in total: Nimbus, Lilac, Grass, Azure, Lagoon, Smoke, Gold, Pearl, and Sable.

REVIEW:

I used Dashing Eyes (set) for this look. Gold for the base, Nimbus to add depth and Pearl for my inner eye for a fresher look. And finished it off with Smoke for the waterline.

Fashion21 Twist Eye Pencil is very smooth and glides on perfectly. The pigmentation is opaque, but need two swipes to give a good color payoff. The shades are very pretty, too. It is waterproof and also smudge-proof. Though some of the shades like Grass & Nimbus didn't pass the smudge test. Having to wear it on a humid day, it lasted me for a good 4-5 hours.

Sable, Gold, Lagoon, Azure, Grass, Smoke, and Lilac shades are really creamy, pigmented & blendable that it can double as an eye shadow.

I have a watery eyes and only Smoke shade is suitable for the waterline. It is easy to apply and lasts really well.

Pearl shade is little bit chalky and dry. On the eyelids, there's a bit tugging involved.

Nimbus shade is my least favorite. It's not pigmented and fades on smudge test.

All of the eye pencil shades does not have weird smell and does not sting. So two thumbs up for that!

Recommendation: Overall, I really like this product. I like that some of the shades in this range can be used as an eyeliner and eye shadow. There are beautiful shades you can pick from. It locally available and cheap. If you're looking for affordable & fun eye pencils, try this product!

If you're looking for more products from Fashion21 you may visit their website: www.fashion21cosmetics.com

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Kathryn and Liza’s Kitchen Best friend

The kitchen used to be a scary place for young people and cooking was a daunting task reserved for mothers and household helps. But technology played a role in guiding people around the kitchen. Nowadays, new cooks search online for cooking videos or check out “food hacks” to be able to produce any dish they want that they can, in turn, show off on social media.

Young celebrities Kathryn Bernardo and Liza Soberano also enjoy cooking for their loved ones. They are the newest tandem to endorse AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Apart from what can be found in the Internet, Kathryn and Liza became more confident cooks because they can rely on a brand of seasoning to make delicious home-cooked dishes by bringing out the natural goodness of food. Experienced cooks or kitchen newbies can make AJI-NO-MOTO® their best friend in the kitchen – an ally in serving nourishing and enjoyable dishes for the whole family.

The new AJI-NO-MOTO® TV Commercial features three (3) dishes to show the versatility of the product in making all kinds of dishes delicious. Among the dishes are the Omurice, a Japanese-inspired meal composed of rice and omelet, Kathryn’s Adobong Puti recipe, a different take on the classic adobo without soy sauce and the all-time favorite comfort food Beef Nilaga.

AJI-NO-MOTO® can be widely used in a variety of dishes because it has no smell or specific flavor of its own and can therefore be used to enhance the original flavor of food. This is a safe and quality product that is made from natural crops like sugar cane, corn or cassava and manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. AJI-NO-MOTO® enhances taste of food by providing umami taste. Umami is the fifth basic taste also described as rich, savory and ‘malinamnam’ derived from food rich in glutamate like tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, ham and seafood.

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Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, AJI-SINIGANG® Cube, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® SEASONED CRUMBS®, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

OMURICE

INGREDIENTS:

Rice Mixture:

1½ tbsps vegetable oil

¼ cup garlic, peeled, minced

¼ cup onions, peeled, minced

½ cup ground pork

½ cup frozen carrots

¼ tsp ground black pepper

2 cups cooked rice, short grain

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

Egg Mixture:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 pieces eggs, small, beaten

1/8 teaspoon pulverized black pepper

1/2 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1/8 teaspoon iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

Rice Mixture
Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and onions for one (1) minute over low heat.
Add ground pork and cook until brown.
Add carrots and black pepper.
Add rice and stir-fry for another minute over medium heat.
Add soy sauce, mix well.
Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and mix well.
Remove from fire, mound the rice on plate then set aside.

Egg Mixture

In a bowl, beat the eggs until the whites and yolks are well combined.
Add pulverized black pepper.
Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, mix well.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the egg mixture.
Remove fried eggs out of the pan and mold it well on top of the rice.
Serve with catsup.

Makes 2-4 servings

Nutrition Information: Calories 457 Carbohydrates 44g Protein 14g Fats 25g

ADOBONG PUTI

INGREDIENTS:

½ kilo chicken, adobo cut

½ cup vinegar

1/3 cup garlic, peeled, crushed

1 piece bayleaf, crushed

¼ teaspoon peppercorn, cracked

½ cup water

½ cup cooking oil for deep frying

1 teaspoon AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1 tablespoon refined sugar

1 teaspoon iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

1. Combine chicken, vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, peppercorn and water in a pot.

2. Let boil and lower heat. Simmer until tender.

3. Drain the chicken pieces from the broth.

4. Heat oil in another pan and deep fry chicken pieces. Return to the broth.

5 .Simmer until liquid has been reduced to half.

6. Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning and sugar. Simmer for one (1) minute.

7. Add salt and mix well.

8. Serve hot.

Makes 4-5 servings

Nutrition Information: Calories 461 Carbohydrates 5g Protein 18g Fats 41g

NILAGANG BAKA

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ liters water

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 pieces onion, medium-size, chopped

½ kilo beef shank, cut into serving pieces

2 pieces corn, cut into five per piece of corn

2 pieces potatoes, medium-sized, peeled, quartered

½ piece small cabbage, quartered

1 ½ teaspoons AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning

1 tablespoon iodized salt

PROCEDURE:

In a casserole, put 2½ liters of water; add peppercorns, onions and beef.
Boil beef until tender.
Add corn and potatoes; boil for 2-3 minutes.
Add cabbage, mix well.
Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add salt and mix well.
Serve hot.

Makes 4-5 servings

Nutrition Information: Calories 195 Carbohydrates 21g Protein 21g Fats 3g

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Yes, You Can Homeschool!

We always want what's best for our kids. As for me, I've always wanted to homeschool Jolo. Yet I don't have any idea where to start and whom to reach when I need help. Luckily, this November 19-20, 2016 , Lighthouse Homeschool Network (LHN) - a local organization of more than 30 homeschooling families (with around 100 homeschoolers) in Davao City - and Homeschool Global – a leading homeschooling provider in the country - will be having a free, open-to-the-public 2-day conference about homeschooling in the NCCC Mall Activity Area, Ma-a, Davao City. With the help of Bounty Fresh Chicken, Brainfit Studio, NCCC Mall Davao, Barbra Pearls Cosmetics, Luxe Lab and VitaLab, Yesha Marie Miao & Lebosada Dental Clinic, this event was created to increase awareness of what homeschooling is, plus debunk the popular myths about homeschooling.
This exciting event entitled “Yes, You Can Homeschool!” is composed of three sections:

· The “Kidpreneur” Marketplace – Here, LHN member students will test their business concepts and skills for both days as they sell whatever goods or services they have to offer to the general public. From food to art to household items, they’ve got it.

· The Science Fair – At this science fair, LHN students from different grade levels will display the fruit of their scientific labors in exhibits that answer relevant, interesting problems and questions, all in one friendly competition lasting 2 days.

· The Homeschooling Symposium – On the second and last day of this event, speakers will discuss what homeschooling is, what are the benefits, how it works, and how organizations like LHN can help in anyone’s homeschooling journey. Two notable speakers for the symposium will be -

Edric E. Mendoza, RFP

Edric is an edu-preneur (education entrepreneur). He champions a revolutionary form of education called Homeschooling, running various businesses and organisations around the same. As a Registered Financial Planner (RFP), he also champions personal finance education through keynote messages and the leading personal finance TV show in the Philippines, “On the Money”, which airs daily on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC). As a result of these education initiatives, he desires to change the world, one family at a time.

Joy Tan-chi Mendoza

Joy is happily married to Edric Mendoza and she is a homeschooling mom to five children. She is an awarded blogger for her site, teachwithjoy.com and an author. Joy is also a speaker for topics on marriage, parenting, and homeschooling. She has been a brand endorser for products that celebrate marriage and family values. Her greatest passion is to live for the glory of Jesus Christ.

Here is the event program:

I am so excited to learn about homeschooling and also meet other homeschoolers in Davao City. See you there! ❤

For more infomation you check out their Event Page on Facebook: Yes! You Can Homeschool Conferrence (https://www.facebook.com/events/1563948083900988/)

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Invest in Lancris: A Piece Of Davao In Metro Manila

Davao City is dubbed as one of the safest city in the Philippines, according to the number of surveys done by reputable firms. We, Davaoenos also take pride on our hometown's law & order. But aside from that, it is also a perfect mixture of nature and urban living. It offers an escape from the stresses of the fast paced life in the metropolis, while still allowing access to other people and necessities. With less traffic congestion and crowding you can get to one place to another in just few minutes.

Just like Davao, LANCRIS RESIDENCES offers accessibility, convenience and nature in one. Easy access to commercial establishments, breathable open spaces, safe community, clean environment and amenities where you can relax. Can you believe that all these can also be experienced in Metro Manila? Absolutely! These are the key points Land Cris Somerset Development Corporation & Team DUREAN showcased to their investors during the Investors' Night last November 5, 2016 held at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites Ballroom.

Mr. Jigger Canunan (Asst. Vice President, Land Cris Somerset Dev't Corp.) and Mr. Emmanuel Torre (Lancris Residences Regional Sales Director)

ABOUT LANCRIS RESIDENCES

Lancris Residences is a residential condominium with four towers and one commercial building strategically located in Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque. It is owned & developed by Land Cris Somerset Development Corporation (Member of the Duravlle Group of Companies) founded by husband and wife, Mr. Orlando and Ms. Cristina Bongat.

The company's history and philosophy are discussed by Engr. Jefferson S. Bongat (President of Land Cris Somerset Development Corp.) on his opening remarks.

"Why do we have Lancris (Residences)?" Mr. Bongat, quipped. "My father came from nothing. One thing he realized that every Filipino earns their money in a hard way. He even experienced on his own paying for a house and lot for 20 years. When it came to a time that we are already developing, that became our company's philosophy. We have to give the best quality and the best value every Filipino buyers can buy."

From the idea of providing quality and affordable houses for Filipinos is now a reality through LANCRIS RESIDENCES.

Why is it ideal to invest in Real Estate?

In the Philippines, Real Estate market is still a developing industry. Since demands from BPO industry & OFW are still incoming, progress is not yet over.

INVEST IN LANCRIS RESIDENCES

When we say condiminium, first thing that comes in our minds are "high rise", "small spaces", & "expensive". That's what makes Lancris Residence unique. It is a mid-rise, tropical themed, low-density condo.

Location

This 1.3 hectare property is situated inside a suburban area at Better Living, Parañaque. Just few minutes away from NAIA, Makati, BGC and other business establishments.

The Four Towers

Here's the four Tropical Themed mid-rise towers of Lancris Residences. Namely Diamond Tower, Sapphire Tower, Emerald Tower and Garnet Tower. If you wish to have an occular visit, showrooms and actual units are available for viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

Vicinity Map

DIAMOND TOWER

Ready for Occupancy Two-Bedroom Units

Features: Durable Vinyl Tile flooring, Ceramic Bathroom Tiles, Granite Kitchen Countertop, Modular Cabinet In The Kitchen, Premium Three-Coat Paint Finish, Hi-Speed FIBR Optic Cable For Connectivity, Fiber Cement Drywall Internal Partitions, Balcony (All Garnet Units, Select Diamond Units) Complete Emergency System

SAPPHIRE TOWER

Pre-selling (Est. turn over: 4th Quarter of 2018)

Studio Units, Two-Bedroom Units and Three-Bedroom Units

GARNET TOWER

Pre-selling (Est. turn over: 2nd Half of 2017)

Two-Bedroom Units and Three-Bedroom Units

EMERALD TOWER

(For Future Developmentt)

Amenities

Aside from the spacious condo units, your family can also enjoy leisure time with Lancris Residences' resort-like facilities and amenities.

Outdoor

25M Lap Pool complete with a kiddie area and water curtain

Basketball Court

Sky Garden

Clubhouse

Lounge Area | Function Hall with 150 pax capacity (sitting)

Commercial Center

Badminton Court inside Game Center

Fitness Gym

Table Tennis Facility

Billiard Pool

Facilities

Sky Garden And Landscaped Open Spaces

Multi- Level Parking Space

If you looking for permanent home far from the hustle and bustle of the city but conveniently located near great schools and commercial centers, Lancris Residences is the place for you. An ideal place for the family to live in yet within commuting distance of a city and other commercial establishments. There's a lot of choices from Studio Unit, Two-Bedroom Units and Three-Bedroom Units with generous floor areas that will suite your family's needs and budget. So invest now in Lancris Residences and own a piece of Davao in Metro Manila.

For more information visit www.lancris.com

Like the company’s official Facebook Page at Lancris Residences Official

You may also call the Lancris Residences hotlines at (02) 831.4884

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