5 WAYS TO REHARGE ON YOUR DAY OFF

After working so hard for the most part of the week, you deserve to take a break. Having a day off at least once a week proves to be healthy for you and your work. It re-energizes you and gives you back that zest that you need to work efficiently. But the question is, how are you gonna spend your day off in a way that will be both productive and relaxing at the same time. 

Here's a list of things that you can do during your day off:

GETTING OUT OF DEBT QUICKLY

Starting to save and eventually invest some of your money are very commendable goals. But it won’t happen if you always find yourself having debts. In order to be able to start your dream of being able to save, your first important task is to free yourself from debts. It’s time that you refrain yourself from spending more than what you are really capable to pay.

Just like any other guy, I also made some very bad financial decisions that had led me to owing some debts. I was naïve that time and not really giving a serious look at my finances. I thought I had a good job and a steady salary that can pay off those debts. I got a loan and a credit card. And so I went on spending a lot of money that I had and money that I thought I had. Until, there came a time when I started having trouble sustaining that kind of lifestyle. I had difficulty paying my loan and my credit card bills. It turned out that my salary wasn’t enough to take care of all the debts that I accumulated. It was giving me so much headache and those bills that are piling up follow me even in my dreams.

10 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN THE PHILIPPINES

If you are having a vacation in the Philippines or planning a trip to this magnificent country, here are the 10 things that you have to do according to the Philippine tourism website www.tourism.gov.ph:

1.    SEE SOME SITES. There are a lot to see in the Philippines. The country is blessed with a

Banaue Rice Terraces

beautiful environment and skilful people whose talented hands created some of the most magnificent man-made structures in the world. 
The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banaue Rice Terraces; The well-preserved Spanish-style architecture in the historic town of Vigan, Ilocos Sur; The Baroque-style Philippine World Heritage site churches: the San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, the Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila, and the Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo. 

FOODS THAT CAN MAKE YOUR SKIN LOOK YOUNGER

Looking great and having a clear complexion is easier than you think. All you have to do is include the right foods in your diet and behold… you can achieve that healthy, glowing, younger-looking skin!

Here is a list that you must include in your diet:

FILIPINO SUCCESS STORY: JOHN GOKONGWEI

Another rags to riches success story of a true Filipino Taipan entrepreneur that can inspire anyone is that of John Gokongwei. His business empire company known as John Gokongwei Summit Holdings, Inc. or J.G. Summit Holdings, Inc. for short has business interests in branded consumer foods (Universal Robina Corp.), real estate property development (Robinson’s Land Corp.), air transportation (Cebu Pacific Air), banking and financial services (Robinson’s Bank), telecommunications (Sun Cellular and Digitel), petrochemicals (J.G. Summit Petrochemical Corp.), and United Industrial Corp. of Singapore.

But his wealth wasn’t served in a silver platter. Even in the early years of his life, he encountered tremendous hardships that, eventually, tap his entrepreneurial talent.  Let us get to know the

HOW A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS CAN CHANGE OUR LIVES

 
     Just want to share with you this video that I stumbled upon on youtube. Here, you can see how all of us are connected in more ways than one and how showing acts of kindness can change people's lives, including ours.

    May this video inspire us all to appreciate the kindness that others have given us and may we use this inspiration to pay it forward.

A Single Parent's Guide to Budget Planning

There are a lot of single parents who face the everyday challenge of managing their finances. Having a single income makes it difficult to maintain a budget. Single parents often find themselves in some sort of a financial predicament and so planning and committing to a family budget may prove to be a BIG TASK.

But if you are struggling to make ends meet, it is best to analyze your financial situation. Sticking to a family budget means having discipline. Here are some suggestions on how a single parent can accomplish this.

HENRY SY: THE SUCCESS STORY

In our first feature blog for our LIFESTYLE section,  we're going to read about the life story of the richest man in the Philippines, Mr. Henry Sy.  He is the tycoon who owns all established SM Malls, Banco De Oro-EPCI Bank and a majority share in China Bank.

Let us all be inspired by his rags to riches story as his daughter Teresita Sy-Coson narrates the story of his father’s success:

JUICE FOR WEIGHT LOSS : Fig and Ginger Smoothie

Yield: 1 glass
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach
1 cup figs (about 4 medium sized fruits)
½ tablespoon chopped ginger
2 whole pitted dates (pre-soaked)
½ cup distilled water
1 cup ice cubes
Preparation:
1. In a blender, add spinach and water. Blend until smooth.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and process until blended

JUICING YOUR WAY TO HEALTH

Hi, Guys! Today, we'll talk about the latest craze to hit the fitness world called JUICING. A lot of people and self-proclaimed health buffs are raving about the benefits of doing the juice therapy. There are a number of celebrities, like actors and models, who attest to the effectiveness of this diet trend in helping them to either shape up or slim down. But before we join the bandwagon, let's take a closer look at this current toast of the town called JUICING.

I read that juicing first became popular in the early 90's when many believed that it helps in reversing the aging process and cure chronic diseases like cancer.

WRINKLES: CAUSES, TREATMENTS AND ACCEPTANCE.

Okay, so you wake up one morning and head on to rinse your face. After washing, you pause for a while to admire how blessed you are to have such a gorgeous reflection. And then suddenly, without any warning, you get the shock of your life when you see wrinkles and fine lines and then you realize you’re not that blessed after all.

But wait! There’s no need to panic as all normal beings experience this. And as we grow older, these facial lines will really start to appear. Wrinkles and fine lines will be part of our lives. The best thing to do is to understand them and deal with them the best way we can.

STARTING A 52 WEEK MONEY CHALLENGE PLAN

The 52 WEEK MONEY CHALLENGE PLAN is becoming increasingly popular among people who are dead serious about saving and are really eager to take control of their finances. This plan is really designed for those who know they need to save but are dealing with tight budgets.

BEING POSITIVE

Greet the day with a thankful heart, a peaceful mind and a happy face. :-)

HOW TO CLEANSE YOUR FACE PROPERLY

Washing your face is not as simple as using water and soap. To properly care for your skin, one very basic thing that you should know is proper face cleansing.

Face cleansing means to clear the skin by using anti oily chemicals or natural products that help in cleansing face. Cleansing the face may involve several steps. Face cleansing at home has been made possible by best cleansing products like astringents and face cleansers.

Here's a very simple step to follow in washing our face. CLICK TO CONTINUE.

PLANNING A VACATION ON A BUDGET... A TIGHT BUDGET!

After working for some time in Doha, it's about time for me to take a break and head back home to have a vacay. It's always nice to imagine about the things that I will do, places that I will visit, foods that I will taste; and family and friends that I will meet again. With all those jocular images playing on my mind, I really can't wait for my vacation to actually happen. And I told myself cheerfully, "Hey, I got to plan this!"

It was like an empty canvass. And in my imagination, i painted it with the colors of every tourist spots that I need to go to, and native delicacies that I have to try, adventures that I'd be braving, and the faces that i'd be sharing smiles with.

I am so caught up in the excitement until the realization of the budget kicked in. And as if having roused from a beautiful sleep and taken back to reality, I found myself saying, "Hey, I really need to plan this!"

I know that there are others out there who await their vacation with both joy and dread. In case you are like me who doesn't want to end up like most expats with empty pockets after having that vacation, here are some guides that might help...  CLICK TO CONTINUE

9 WAYS TO SAVE FOR EACH MONTH

Everybody knows how important it is to save for the rainy days. How many times did we say that we'll start saving this month or this coming month and yet we failed to keep that promise? Sometimes, the urge to buy things that we don't need is so strong that we just give in and spend instantly all the money that we've worked so hard for a month or two. Worse, there are times we find ourselves in debt because of these of decisions.

Don't you think it is about time that we take better control of our finances? The less we spend unnecessarily, the more money we are able to save for our future needs.

Join me now as we begin our road to financial freedom. Now, if we really are serious about getting on this journey, the first thing we need to know is how to save more effectively. With that in mind, here are 9
tips that can help us: click to continue

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

Hello There! :-)

Looking at the title, you know that this is a blog that aims to aid anybody who is interested about over-all well-being. I'll be giving my best to provide you health and beauty tips, share with you some sound financial advice, update you on the hottest places to visit in my country, and  roll out some cooking recipes that i've come across with over the years.

I promise to bring you topics that will inspire you to take charge of your life positively.  I want to blog not just about beauty… but also about things that can help us have a healthier lifestyle and well rounded personalities. Things that will all make us all FRESH and RADIANT!!!

It's really great to find you here.  Let me welcome you and I appreciate you spending time here at the blog very much.  Considering how busy you must be, I thank you for getting out of your way just to check out my blog!  Maraming Salamat po.