Fashion Pulse | Boots!

I love boots. They come third in my list of favorite footwear, next to sneakers and flip flops. If only the hot and humid Philippine weather would allow me to wear boots more often, I would. Or if only we had autumn or winter in this country, then my boots wouldn't have to be stored in the closet for so long.

Which is why I'm planning to bring some of my favorite pairs when I travel to South Korea in December (here's hoping that this trip finally happens this year). The streets of Myeongdong will be the perfect place to strut in style with my favorite trench coat and lace-up boots. I can even have my hair cropped this short to complete the whole Emma Watson peg, haha!

Or for a more laid-back look, I can wear my suede ankle boots with a plain white shirt and jeans. Something like this, but sans the hat.

Photo credit: Beauty and Le Chic.

Of course, I'll also be bringing along my most favorite pair of all - my shiny, lavender Doc Martens. This fun and funky number works well with just about anything - shirt and jeans, cropped tee and shorts, a frilly blouse and short skirt, or a dress even!

Ah, so many style ideas with nowhere to go! Maybe I should do fashion posts now while waiting for this South Korea trip to materialize? Haha. :)

Foodie Goodie | Beef and Beans Stir Fry.

I posted this photo on my Instagram yesterday. It's the dish I cooked for lunch for the little man and I - something I prepared in a little over thirty minutes using very simple ingredients. I was surprised that my son loved this dish I invented, and even more surprised that I received requests for the recipe. Haha!

So here you go, mommies! I hope your kids enjoy this dish as much as my son did. :)

Beef and Beans Stir Fry

Ingredients:
300g ground beef
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/8 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:
1) In a wok or large skillet, heat butter over high; stir-fry beef for about five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
2) Add onion and garlic; stir-fry until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
3) Add green beans; stir-fry until beans are tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
4) Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for another two minutes.
5) Stir in the oyster sauce. Make sure it spreads evenly among the beef and vegetables.
6) To prevent sticking, add three tablespoons of water to the pan.
7) Add salt and pepper to taste.
8) Turn off heat, serve on top of hot rice.

Shared with Food Friday and Food Trip Friday.

The McDonald's Kiddie Crew Experience!

This post should have gone live two weeks earlier, but for some reason I got swamped with too much blogwork that I wasn't able to post as originally planned. Anyhow, better late than never, and here goes a quick (maybe a bit picture heavy) recap of one of the most popular summer activity here in the Philippines - the McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop.

Kiddie Crew paraphernalia!

The McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop is a summer program specially designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. (Take note that my son is only four, but he got accepted anyway.) Registration fee for the said workshop costs Php 550, and includes the following items: shirt, cap, bag, ID with lace, and workshop materials.

Eager beaver! The little man's winning photo in the
Cutest Kiddie Crew contest on Twitter. 

Done in batches, the workshop spanned the months of April and May where each batch went on-board for five days, 2 hours per day. The little man joined Batch 3 at SM San Pablo, which covered the week of April 15-20.

Full story (and more photos) after the jump! 

Wordless Wednesday #42 | Back to School!

On Yue:
Mickey Mouse tee from Marks & Spencer,
Indigo Collection shorts from Marks & Spencer,
Hi-cut sneakers from Lee Cooper,
Ben 10 bag from Cartoon Network collection

Hair styled with Bench Fix Strong Hold Hair Gel.

Back to my Alma Mater! :)

Keeping Cool in the Sun | Win a set of Mineral Makeup from Human Heart Nature!

The rainy season has officially started here in the Philippines, but elsewhere in the world summer has just begun. And with that, I'm joining the Blogging Mamas Network in their latest event - 

Keeping Cool in the Sun!

A group of bloggers have pooled together to bring you  an array of prizes all with one theme in mind - summer! Be sure to visit the other blogs after you've joined my giveaway for a chance to win even more fabulous prizes. 

So what do I have in store for my dear readers and followers? Mineral makeup! 

If you may recall, I did a review of Human Heart Nature's Perfect Glow Mineral Blush sometime last month. Towards the end of that post, I mentioned giving one away as a prize - and here it is!

I'm even throwing in a Mineral Powder pact and a Mineral Lip Gloss so you can achieve that healthy glowing look that's perfect for the summer (and anytime of the year)!

As always, you can send in your entries via the Rafflecopter form below. The more tasks you complete, the more entries you earn. This event will run from June 11 - June 25 and is open worldwide. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Now don't forget, there's also a Grand Prize up for grabs!

 

In the KIDS package you could win:  a pair of Julbo USA looping sunglasses for baby, a trio of TruKids products including Sunny Days sunscreen and Hero Stick, a Hearthsong Camping Tent {chair not included}, a Swim Diaper from Red Barn Cloth Diapers, and a reusable snack tube SqueeZurts Starter Kit!

A second prize package including a $100 Gift Certificate to Claudia Alan Eyewear and Winner's Choice of any item from UV Skinz - makers of protective sunwear!

Enter the GRAND PRIZES HERE!

Disclosure: According to Jenny, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Keeping Cool in the Sun participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.