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I am writing this as a tribute to my Tita Linda who has passed away last March.  Honestly, I still can't believe that she's gone.  On my mind, it's like that she is in her home... just chilling and watching her favorite videos, live streaming of mass on her iPad.  And I am not sure if I could finish this without being emotional. I did a eulogy on the last day of her wake.. But I felt it was too short... (" bitin" )  and I want to honor her more. Who is my Tita Linda? To her siblings and close relatives she's their "ATE Linda" (eldest sister) To my cousins she's Tita.. To her friends - Linda... To her PGH workmates she's Miss Santos... To me I call her Tita but definitely she's my second mom. ( I am her loyal PA - personal assistant, sidekick, "dakilang alalay".. hihi) For those who don't know, I grew up with her... I spent my school breaks, Christmas vacations, with her (and my grandparents).  She always take me with her at ...

Who has not received a Trader Joe's tote as a "pasalubong" from your friends and family from the US?  This canvas tote have became one of the most coveted reusable bags worldwide.  Even well-known celebrities carry them.  It actually became a high fashion item..  2026 is the year when the world intensifies shifting to sustainability : By avoiding the use of single use plastic bags in order to protect the environment.   Here are some of the trendy reusable bags you can find: Classic Mini Tote Halloween Theme Mini Tote Easter Theme Mini Tote Easter Theme Large Tote Classic Large Totes are available in Blue, Red and Green Trader Joe's Tote - comes in two sizes Mini and Large.  This tote really started the trend.  It retails at $2.99 - $3.99 (approx. P180.00 - P265.00 each) according to Forbes online to is being sold on Ebay up to $50,000.00.  The tote also comes in variety of colors and designs, but the most popular is their classic tote with ...

source: Dreamstime.com Let's review the basic acronyms that we should know.  Recently  I was able to watch one of It's Showtime's - Laro Laro Pick segment and it sad to know that some people are not really familiar with the acronyms we see and hear in our everyday lives.  I remember when I was in high school we are required to memorize the meaning of the department of government acronyms (including it's secretaries).  So let's review... Departments of the Government of the Philippines: DOE - Department of Education DOF - Department of Finance DFA - Department of Foreign Affairs DOJ - Department of Justice DOLE - Department of Labor and Employment DILG - Department of Interior and Local Government DAR - Department of Agrarian Reform DA - Department of Agriculture DBM - Department of Budget and Management DepEd - Department of Education DOE - Department of Energy DENR - Department of Environment and Natural Resources DOH - Department of Health DND - Department of Na...

Hello girlies!  Finally I found a make up primer that suits my skin.  It's the Happy Skin Oil Absorbing Matte Primer .  It's a lightweight gel matte primer, long lasting (almost no retouch), has an all-day mattifying effect so goodbye - oily skin .  According to Happy Skin website: "The Alkaline pH absorbs the excess oils for a fresh balanced complexion.  Mineral Silcate and Caffeine work hand in hand to tighten pores and smoothen skin.  Hyaluronic acid floods skin with plumping and refreshing hydration, while Squalane imparts soothing moisture." Price: P899.00 For best results:   In order not to make your skin too dry because the of it's mattifying effect, I moisturize my face before applying the primer.  Then finish it off with Happy Skin Fresh Morning Dew Micro fine Glow setting spray. Verdict : ♥♥♥♥.5 of ♥♥♥♥♥ Will I recommend this?  Of course I will.. Aside from making your skin smooth and shine-free after it's use.  It's p...

Everyone's question is... will bag charms trend continue?  Or is it a dying trend?  My personal take is it will not really disappear: maybe Labubu or the Monster had it's time in 2025 , they need to get take the back seat this year. Bag charms give every bag a personality and uniqueness.  It also shows the personality of the one carrying the bag, especially nowadays people are more drawn to  quiet luxury bags and adding bag charms will surely make their bag stand out. What do we expect this year? source: Google source: Google Functional : Miniature keys, bottle opener, compact mirrors, mini pouches, tiny bags, and the like... moving on from The Monsters to these useful items.  We already saw this in third quarter of 2025, and it will be more visible this year. source: Google Multi-layer Maximalist : the aesthetic is mixing textures, multiple charms, personalized and slightly cluttered look.  Inspired by Y2K, playful and nostalgic elements. source: Chloe...

source: Kate Spade New York Opening 2026 with one of the most cutest collaboration:  Kate Spade New York x Hello Kitty & Friends.  This is not the first time Kate Spade collaborated with Hello Kitty.  They did their first in time with Hello Kitty's 50th Birthday celebration.   This year aside from Hello Kitty, Kate Spade included My Melody and Kuromi - in this collaboration.  Maybe it's also to celebrate My Melody's 50th Birthday which happened last year.   The collection was launched last January 15, 2026 that includes cutest stuff ever!  From jewelries, apparels, wallets, bag charms and bags . source: Kate Spade New York & Sanrio source: Kate Spade New York / Sanrio source: Kate Spade New York / Sanrio Price ranges from $58.00 to $449.00 and are available in-store, Kate Spade New York and Sanrio websites.