Loot Crate Sneak Peak 





Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box of geek and gamer gear.
Cost is $13.95 + $6 Shipping and handling.

Interested? Click HERE




Eating Popsicle always remind me of my childhood back in Marikina City in the Philippines.  When I was young, I used to buy this frozen goodies called Ice Candy from a nice lady, who I fondly call “Lola Andang”, whose store was just across the street from my house. 

I was given an opportunity to try and sample Kuuk Popsicle Mold. I was pretty excited to try it simply because the mold slightly resembles the Ice Candies back in the Philippines. 


First of all, the Kuuk Popsicle mold is made out of 100 % silicone plastic. It is BPA free and it is free from chemicals that usually leave a certain taste to food that it comes in contact. It was washable and dishwasher safe too.  It is very durable and it is also reusable. 


The cylindrical cone shape mold also comes with a silicone tight lid, which protects the contents from spilling. I like that I do not have to prop it up with a plastic cup when I store it, I can simply lay it flat in the freezer without spilling a single drop. 

The only thing that I find a bit odd is the diameter of the mold – it is a bit too big making it slightly awkward to eat.  However, I guess, on the other hand, its size can accommodate more yummy goodness. 

Some ideas in using the Kuuk Popsicle molds:
Spiked Popsicles for Adults  - Frozen Margarita or Daiquiri
Use it to store kiddie snacks like M&M’s, Goldfish crackers, peanuts, mini Oreos, etc.

Kuuk Popsicle Mold is available on amazon. 

Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for an honest review.

Popsicle Recipe Ideas:
Avocado Popsicle
In the Philippines, we eat avocado as a dessert.  We barely eat it with food or in a sandwich. Avocado Ice Candy is an all-time favorite in the Philippines.

Ingredients:
2 Ripe  Avocado
1 Cup of Milk or Almond Milk
½  Cup of Brown Sugar
½ Cup of Condensed Milk (optional if you want your Popsicle sweeter and milkier)

Blend all ingredients in a blender.  Fill the molds and freeze for 4-6 hours.  Enjoy!

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicle

1 Pound Strawberries, hulled
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Cups Lemonade
In a blender, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemonade. Divide mixture between Popsicle molds and freeze.

Watermelon Margarita Pops

2 cups watermelon puree
1/4 cup lime juice
3 ounces tequila
1 ounce cointreau
2/3 cup sugar

In a blender, mix everything. Pour in to molds and freeze.
I finally received my first Loot Crate Box! 


Loot Crate is a monthly subscription box of geek and gamer gear.  The cost for a monthly subscription is $13.95 + $6 Shipping.

This month's theme is Villains 2.


Here are the items in the box:


Carnage 3D Mug
$18.99 on Amazon
This mug is pretty interesting.  However, I don't think I will be able to use it at home.  It is way too creepy! My daughter will definitely not like seeing it hanging around the kitchen! 






Captain America The 1st Avenger Hydra Lapel Pin
$26.50 on Amazon





Loot Crate Exclusive Joker Toy 
This is going for $10 - $12 on Ebay 
I seriously do not know what to do this.  It is not really a fun toy - it's more of a nice item to have kinda thing.  Most probably this will go to my re-gift stash. 





Breaking Bad Los Pollos Hermanos Apron
$29.99 on Amazon
This is really fun! I will ask my husband the next time we have barbeque at the park! 





Loot Crate Exclusive August Villains Pin w/ Venom Mount Design

The box also comes with a small magazine (I forgot to take a picture! Sorry guys!)

All in all, I like my first Loot Crate Box.  Although I am not really that crazy about the theme this month, I find all the curated items very interesting.  Great value for less than $20!

Interested in signing up?











I recently received my VoxBox from Influenster containing Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Foundation. The foundation promises to improve the skin’s texture in just three weeks. I was initially asked what skin tone I have and what shade of foundation I use and from there, they sent me the closest shade that they think would best suit me. Luckily, the shade they chose for me matches pretty well.

The consistency of the foundation is very thick and silky.  I used a foundation brush to apply it on my face.  The end result is pretty good – it was pretty sheer and it gave a pretty good coverage too.  It concealed the small sunspots that I have in my cheek area. I like that it also looks very natural and not pasty.


The foundation did not really fare well throughout the day. It wore off little by little and made my face a bit oily.

As for the foundation’s claim of having better skin in Three weeks, I cannot truly say that it did anything on mine. All my skin problems were still there and nothing changed in terms of my skin’s texture. I did not see any improvements. One good thing about this is that I did not develop any skin irritation, break-outs or dryness.

Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review.


I have always been a fan of gel pens. When I was in High School, I used to collect different colors of gel pens. I used it to write my notes and draw little doodles in the margins of my notebook. 
I was given a free set of 24 gel pens from AmazaPens to try and review.  I was pretty excited to try this product because it does bring back memories of my teen years. What I did not anticipate is that there is another little person in my house who is more excited than I – my creative little girl was so psyched when she saw the pens.  She even claimed her ownership of the pens by stashing it in her backpack!

Anyway, back to pens. The AmazaPens Gel Set Pens comes in set of 24 colors – 12 glitters, 6 pastels and 6 neons.  It has 40% more ink than most pens. The Glitter pens have a 1mm ballpoint tips while the neon and pastel have a .8mm tips. The ink is non-toxic and acid free.  It is very lovely to use – it does not skip or bleed when you write.  It has a very nice flow of ink and the colors are very vivid.





These pens are good to use for scrapbooking, coloring (good for adult coloring books), art projects and writing (of course).  

AmazaPens is available on Amazon.


Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for an honest review.

AmazaPens Gel Set Pen Review

by on August 19, 2015
I have always been a fan of gel pens. When I was in High School, I used to collect different colors of gel pens. I used it to write my...
IPSY is a $10 monthly subscription box of  beauty products that ranging from nail polish, skin care, hair care and cosmetics.  Each box (or pink package) contains a make-up pouch that is designed according to the monthly box theme. The pouch contains a combination of 4-5 sample and full size products.

For this bag I got 5 items, 2 Full Size and 3 deluxe sample or travel sizes. 

Here are the products in the bag:


(Gel pens not included :p)


Beauty Without Cruelty
Leave-In Conditioner
Deluxe Sample Size - 2.0oz
Full Size is $9.95


La Fresh Group
 Good Night. Night Cream
Deluxe Sample Size -.5oz
Value: $11
Full Size is 1.7 oz @ $40



Doll 10
Hydragel Blush in Flirt
Deluxe Sample Size - .11oz
Full size is .14oz (only .3 oz difference)
Full size value is $16


 Doucce
Ultra Precision Eye Liner in Black
Full Size!
Value: $22


Skone Cosmetics
Luxe Double Eye/Lip Pencil in Wine
Full Size!
Value: $12

Interested in getting a a beauty gift for your self every month? Give IPSY a try! 

Only $10 per month. 

Click HERE.

UNBOXING: IPSY August Glam Bag

by on August 18, 2015
IPSY  is a $10 monthly subscription box of  beauty products that ranging from nail polish, skin care, hair care and cosmetics.  Each box (...






Shea Butter comes from the Shea Tree mostly found in West African countries like Ghana, Mali, Togo, Burkina Faso & Nigeria. The English name Shea comes from its Bambara name "sii", which means sacred.


Benefits of Shea Butter


Skin Care

*Raw Shea Butter helps heal scars, burns, bruises, and stretch marks.

*It also prevents ashy skin, chapping, and skin rashes. It helps prevent skin irritation for babies. It is good to use if you have dermatitis, eczema or athletes foot.

*Gives relief for arthritis, joint pains, or other muscular pains.

*Strengthen nails and moisturizes cuticles.

*Raw Shea Butter helps drain toxins from sore muscles.



Facial Care

*Firms up aging skin and helps clear wrinkles and fine lines. It absorbs quickly into the skin without clogging pores.


Hair Care

*An ideal hair conditioner that protects the scalp from sores and rashes. Helps prevent hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out. Helps rid the scalp of dandruff.




Bio Finest 100% Raw Unrefined Shea Butter 

I was given an opportunity to try and review Bio Finest 100% Pure Organic Shea Butter. Although I have an idea what it is for, I do not really have an experience using raw Shea Butter in its purest form.



Raw Shea Butter is yellow in color and has distinct nutty scent – it smells pretty good. It is very silky, thick and creamy when in room temperature.  It could harden a bit and become flaky when it is cold.





I first used it without mixing it with any other oils.  I used it to moisturize my elbows and arms. I have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris or chicken skin/white bumps on my arms.  There are days when my skin would flare-up causing it to turn red and itch like crazy. The only way for me to avoid having the flare-ups is when I religiously scrub it hard (like there is no tomorrow) and follow it up with a very good moisturizer. The raw Shea Butter worked very well on my arms.  It did not make it itch and my arms were well moisturized. 

(Disclaimer: I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review)



How to Store Shea Butter

Store it in a cool dark area and away from harsh lighting, heat or sun.  Some websites say that you can store it in the fridge to extend its shelf life, however, some say not to refrigerate it all.  The average shelf life of a pure raw Shea Butter is 12-24 months.  Its potency is best up to 16 months. 




Whipped Shea Butter with Coconut Oil Recipe



I checked online for a good use for my pound of Shea Butter.  One DIY that caught my attention is the Whipped Shea Butter.  There are tons of recipe online – all with different ways of melting and integrating different oils. Some say not to melt the Shea Butter into direct heat because it will cause the end product to be grainy. Lucky me, Los Angeles is going through a terrible heat wave that my Shea Butter melted on its own without any help from the microwave or double broiler.



Ingredients:




1 Cup Shea Butter in room temperature

½ Cup Coconut Oil in room temperature

½ cup Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil

30-40 Drops of Essential Oil (I used Peppermint)

Procedure:

 





Mix the Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil in a big mixing bowl.  Use a fork and mix well.
Place bowl in the freezer for 3-5 minutes.








 Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the oil  concoction in slow speed for 3 minutes.  Gradually increase the speed to medium.












You have to whip it for a good 10 minutes or when until it starts to form stiff peaks.






Add 30-40 drops of essential oils.  This may sound a lot but the nutty and coconut-y smell is pretty strong.  You need quite a lot to overpower it. 
 
Once all set, use a spatula to put it in a clean empty container or jars.






I decided to store my whipped Shea butter in the refrigerator. Also, note that since all the ingredients are pure oil, it takes about 3 minutes before your skin absorbs it. Do not put too much.  A little goes a long way!