Challenge: Day 9 - A picture of your make up Collection

It's been a long time since this challenge have gone over me.. =)

I know I was not able to keep up with the 30 day challenge (make up) on my blog due to long hours of work plus the time I have to keep up with my beloved son Adi.

He is growing up so fast, that being not able to see him most of the time is killing me.

I work 9.6 hours that 48 hours in a week and it is a struggle to keep a blog, a job and also take care of my son. But that part is what makes me feel that I am a super mom. I guess?!! It's never an easy job but the most rewarding of all.

I guess I might as well proceed with the post. Enough of the mommy rants, I'd rather post a separate one for that too. You know, i love my son so much and I miss him ALL THE TIME.

For you who have or might have been interested to see my makeup collection, scroll down below. =)
Most of them I got from AVON

                            these are some of my eyeshadows and eyeliners, eye primer, blending brush, etc. i got the palette from chic cosmetics. so far, the colors are good but some of the colors are chalky =(

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my makeup collection!. all sorts of them =) i actually love eye shadows. and lipsticks. I am also on the look out for the perfect foundation that is why i haven't got hold of them yet. that liquid foundation I got from AVON. I'll do a review on that soon. I have been using it for a month now and so far I am loving it!

that's it for me.
hope you enjoyed reading!

Ciao!
-kisses♥grazie-

It's been a long time since this challenge have gone over me.. =)

I know I was not able to keep up with the 30 day challenge (make up) on my blog due to long hours of work plus the time I have to keep up with my beloved son Adi.

He is growing up so fast, that being not able to see him most of the time is killing me.

I work 9.6 hours that 48 hours in a week and it is a struggle to keep a blog, a job and also take care of my son. But that part is what makes me feel that I am a super mom. I guess?!! It's never an easy job but the most rewarding of all.

I guess I might as well proceed with the post. Enough of the mommy rants, I'd rather post a separate one for that too. You know, i love my son so much and I miss him ALL THE TIME.

For you who have or might have been interested to see my makeup collection, scroll down below. =)
Most of them I got from AVON

                            these are some of my eyeshadows and eyeliners, eye primer, blending brush, etc. i got the palette from chic cosmetics. so far, the colors are good but some of the colors are chalky =(

.
my makeup collection!. all sorts of them =) i actually love eye shadows. and lipsticks. I am also on the look out for the perfect foundation that is why i haven't got hold of them yet. that liquid foundation I got from AVON. I'll do a review on that soon. I have been using it for a month now and so far I am loving it!

that's it for me.
hope you enjoyed reading!

Ciao!
-kisses♥grazie-

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The things I wished I had known and done Before and after Giving Birth

Hi expectant Moms out there!

Being a mom-to-be and planning for your Maternity days ahead is not easy. Moms out there should take into consideration a lot of things. Most of us first time moms are often seeking for some inputs from our Moms, friends and even colleagues about whether to get a Maternity Package (read my post on that here), have a Private Doctor (OB-Gyne) and what Maternity Benefits we can avail from our Company Insurance or the question if we can avail of the Philhealth Benefits, for that matter other expenses that goes and comes out even before you realize it.

To avoid further headaches about the Post Maternity tasks, I'd like to share with you some of the things I wished I had known before I gave birth.

1. Prepare yourself for unexpected things especially with your new born baby. (unplanned expenses for baby's needs or other diagnosis or complications after birth)
2. Have a Pediatrician whom you like and trust. (comes after delivery OB will turn your baby over to the Pedia for care and further New born tests.)
3. Accomplishing the post-maternity papers. if your baby has certain birth acquired disease have your MDR (philhealth member data record updated to reflect him/her to avail of the benefits)
4. Save up some cash for unplanned hospital and personal expenses for medicines, baby's nursery needs like infant formula (milk).
5. Be familiar with the Insurance Benefits (your company Health Care Provider) for your coverage of benefits.
6. Always keep a copy of the Philhealth Claim Form 1 if your employed to avail of Philhealth claims.
7. Always prepare yourself for the first time breastfeeding for your baby if you are a first time mother. Some weeks may be frustrating due to less milk that comes out but patience is key after all our baby's health is our main concern.
8. Prepare maternity things like napkins, tissue, waist band (used for those who undergone CS).
9. Be emotionally stable, prepare yourself from inflex of mixed emotions (happy, stress, pain, tears,post maternity hormonal imbalances) 
10. Be strong for your baby and know that your family and loved ones will be there for you but not depend everything to them, eat right and stay healthy for the baby.

Hope you find this post helpful.

have a great day and thanks for reading!

Till my next post!

-islandgirlgraxa-☻♥

Hi expectant Moms out there!

Being a mom-to-be and planning for your Maternity days ahead is not easy. Moms out there should take into consideration a lot of things. Most of us first time moms are often seeking for some inputs from our Moms, friends and even colleagues about whether to get a Maternity Package (read my post on that here), have a Private Doctor (OB-Gyne) and what Maternity Benefits we can avail from our Company Insurance or the question if we can avail of the Philhealth Benefits, for that matter other expenses that goes and comes out even before you realize it.

To avoid further headaches about the Post Maternity tasks, I'd like to share with you some of the things I wished I had known before I gave birth.

1. Prepare yourself for unexpected things especially with your new born baby. (unplanned expenses for baby's needs or other diagnosis or complications after birth)
2. Have a Pediatrician whom you like and trust. (comes after delivery OB will turn your baby over to the Pedia for care and further New born tests.)
3. Accomplishing the post-maternity papers. if your baby has certain birth acquired disease have your MDR (philhealth member data record updated to reflect him/her to avail of the benefits)
4. Save up some cash for unplanned hospital and personal expenses for medicines, baby's nursery needs like infant formula (milk).
5. Be familiar with the Insurance Benefits (your company Health Care Provider) for your coverage of benefits.
6. Always keep a copy of the Philhealth Claim Form 1 if your employed to avail of Philhealth claims.
7. Always prepare yourself for the first time breastfeeding for your baby if you are a first time mother. Some weeks may be frustrating due to less milk that comes out but patience is key after all our baby's health is our main concern.
8. Prepare maternity things like napkins, tissue, waist band (used for those who undergone CS).
9. Be emotionally stable, prepare yourself from inflex of mixed emotions (happy, stress, pain, tears,post maternity hormonal imbalances) 
10. Be strong for your baby and know that your family and loved ones will be there for you but not depend everything to them, eat right and stay healthy for the baby.

Hope you find this post helpful.

have a great day and thanks for reading!

Till my next post!

-islandgirlgraxa-☻♥

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Ever Bilena Matte Lipsticks

Finally, the matte lippies have arrived.

They have after two weeks of waiting. yey!
These babies are my prizes for winning a promo from a Local Cosmetics brand here in the Philippines.
The EVER BILENA READ my Lips Promo announced on ther Facebook Page!

I had so much fun joining the promo, that I didn't even think of winning it. I just love their matte line of lipsticks that I immediately purchased one in the mall just around Cebu. The price, affordable! =)
The color pay off is great and can compete with other expensive imported brands in the market.

Here is my winning entry:

With the caption:

MY go to Lippie for those stressful moments at the office. I love how this lipstick transfroms my look. Plus it is affordable and perfect for the working moms like me. Thank you Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.

After a few weeks, I was super happy I was picked amongst all the entries.
And became part of their 20 winners.... =)

The Package:

I super love the colors!

I will be posting the swatches very soon. Hope you keep on visiting and thanks for reading!

Till my next post!

Ciao !

-islandgirlgraxa-♥

Finally, the matte lippies have arrived.

They have after two weeks of waiting. yey!
These babies are my prizes for winning a promo from a Local Cosmetics brand here in the Philippines.
The EVER BILENA READ my Lips Promo announced on ther Facebook Page!

I had so much fun joining the promo, that I didn't even think of winning it. I just love their matte line of lipsticks that I immediately purchased one in the mall just around Cebu. The price, affordable! =)
The color pay off is great and can compete with other expensive imported brands in the market.

Here is my winning entry:

With the caption:

MY go to Lippie for those stressful moments at the office. I love how this lipstick transfroms my look. Plus it is affordable and perfect for the working moms like me. Thank you Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.

After a few weeks, I was super happy I was picked amongst all the entries.
And became part of their 20 winners.... =)

The Package:

I super love the colors!

I will be posting the swatches very soon. Hope you keep on visiting and thanks for reading!

Till my next post!

Ciao !

-islandgirlgraxa-♥

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Taking my Blog Up a Notch

Hi!

How's everything been goin?
Today, I am really excited to start this new feature that all my readers can get here on my blog. I have been wanting to take this blog into another level. =)

So, I am thinking of making this kind of a so-called "feature post".
I will be posting some thrift finds, from baby clothes to ukay finds and some thrift shops that I find online.

As a Mom, everything that I decide to spend for that hard earned money is very crucial. The economic status of the nation is good but it is still our main concern to spend our money wisely.

I can't wait to start. I have been wanting to post pictures of the shop and some of the items too.
I am excited and thrilled. But I also hope to hear from you.

This will be a monthly basically done at the first Monday of the month.

I am hoping you (my readers) will help me decide what name I would have for this.
So, what are you waiting for? Leave me a comment below.

Best name will be used on my feature posts that will run every month.

Ciao! till my next post.

lovelots! ♥

-islandgirlgraxa-

Hi!

How's everything been goin?
Today, I am really excited to start this new feature that all my readers can get here on my blog. I have been wanting to take this blog into another level. =)

So, I am thinking of making this kind of a so-called "feature post".
I will be posting some thrift finds, from baby clothes to ukay finds and some thrift shops that I find online.

As a Mom, everything that I decide to spend for that hard earned money is very crucial. The economic status of the nation is good but it is still our main concern to spend our money wisely.

I can't wait to start. I have been wanting to post pictures of the shop and some of the items too.
I am excited and thrilled. But I also hope to hear from you.

This will be a monthly basically done at the first Monday of the month.

I am hoping you (my readers) will help me decide what name I would have for this.
So, what are you waiting for? Leave me a comment below.

Best name will be used on my feature posts that will run every month.

Ciao! till my next post.

lovelots! ♥

-islandgirlgraxa-

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75 Subscribers Giveaway Winner

Hi Lovelies! Great day to all! Today, I will be announcing the winner of my first ever giveaway. =)
Thank you to all who have joined my giveaway. Do stay tuned for more giveaways here on island girl adventures. =)

And without much ado.................... Drum roll pls.................


The winner is......

Congratulations!!!! =)

You may email me your COMPLETE NAME, AGE, ADDRESS at racinz07@gmail.com within 3 days.
If you fail however, I will be picking another winner for this giveaway. So email me now... or tweet me @iamracinz.

Enjoy your prizes.... ♥

Till my next giveaway!

ciao
Graxa♥

Hi Lovelies! Great day to all! Today, I will be announcing the winner of my first ever giveaway. =)
Thank you to all who have joined my giveaway. Do stay tuned for more giveaways here on island girl adventures. =)

And without much ado.................... Drum roll pls.................


The winner is......

Congratulations!!!! =)

You may email me your COMPLETE NAME, AGE, ADDRESS at racinz07@gmail.com within 3 days.
If you fail however, I will be picking another winner for this giveaway. So email me now... or tweet me @iamracinz.

Enjoy your prizes.... ♥

Till my next giveaway!

ciao
Graxa♥

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