Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Dear Manong Taxi… (On Attending Events Without Payment)

Gusto ko sana sabihin kay Manong.. may bayad mo pa yan.. FRIENDSHIP

But I don’t think he’ll ever understand how I love attending events without thinking about the monetary value that I would get (not unless from the start, it is stated as a paid coverage). When I was just starting.. nakaka excite to receive goodies, to the point that I value it more than the event na itself. I judge an event based on the loots I got.. Pero as I grow older as a blogger, I have learned to value relationship over loot bags.

Truth of the matter is, when I attend an event, I spend around 2000 PhP. That’s for taxi fare, pasalubong and my mom’s fare din since lumuluwas siya to look after my kids. Ang mahal mag events di ba? But I do it for fun talaga and for friendship.. to meet friends, to be with friends or to support friends from the agency.

So yes, as you can see, ma friendship akong tao, related story: 3 Reasons Why I Post Press Releases For FREE

Pero I don’t advocate attending events for free ha, always know your worth as a blogger. Dapat lagi kang may gain. Ako kase, I may not gain financially from attending events but I gained relationships and minsan content na rin. And yeah, there is something about getting the first dibs on products you love. And oh! Endless chikas with fellow mommy bloggers! Ang saya di ba?

Black School Shoes (and more shoes) From Liliw, Laguna

Not our first time in Liliw and definitely not our last! Babalik- balikan namin ang Liliw! This side of Luzon is very promising! We’re North people and we seldom explore South, hanggang Tagaytay lang kame. Or sometimes, UPLB and one time, umabot kame ng Pakil to buy Santa Claus paper mache. This time, I am thinking of spending a weekend in Laguna. Explore Nagcarlan underground cemetery, Liliw’s natural spring, maybe even visit Costales farm and buy longganisa at Lucban and even include a hike at Kamay ni Hesus..ang dami daming pwedeng gawin! Not to mention the churches on this side of Luzon is stunning!

This is the church at Liliw, Laguna. We only discovered this during our 2nd visit. Nasa kabilang street ito, this is where most people park their cars. From the side of the church (left side if facing the church), you can exit and this is where the shoes shopping adventure begins!

Our favorite store (so far!) is Badong:

It’s the only shop in Liliw that sells black school shoes and other closed shoes e.

Here are some of the shoes on display during our first visit last year:

The shoes here are sooooo cheap! These are all under 500 PhP!

Coolness di ba? Imagine 6 pairs of school black shoes + 1 leather shoes for my mother + tsinelas for husband + sandals for MIL + sandals for my ate + mary jane for me + black boots for Sati= 12 pairs of footwear = 5500 PhP

5 pairs of that black shoes for the boys.. pare parehas na para hindi mahirap mamili haha 1 black shoes for Sati. It’s less than 500 lang eh.. 450 each if I am not mistaken.

This sandals for my mother in law, also less than 500 PhP.

If sandals only, isang buong street ng Liliw ang puro tsinelas, wedge and many other foot wear, and you buy as cheap as 100 Php!

For food naman, Liliw is known for Arabela and Chef Mau, hindi pa namin nasubukan, so that’s another reason to go back to Liliw!

Have you been to Liliw, Laguna?

Daylong #NoVacationFromSunProtection

Summer is over.. kahit pa nag dedeclare ang PAGASA..for us, our summer ends when school starts! Bawal na maglakwatsa eh at no more swimming! But that doesn’t stop us from using sunscreen lotion. And I am so glad that Daylong gave us some of their sun protection lotions for sampling.

It’s imperative that the product shot is with sunlight. hahaha

I used to think that sun protection is only used for swimming.. well not until I had Sati, di ba nga, I started to be “lady-like” and learn a few things about skin protection when I had Sati. I want to be a good model to her when it comes to skin care and body care. And skin care means protecting the skin from UV rays that can really damage or kill our skin cells. Afterall, the sun from the beach is no different naman sa sun here in the city di ba? So why din deprive our skin of that kind of protection?

But they never really like applying sun protection lotions, malagkit daw eh and the strong reminds them of the beach (me too!!) and not to mention too sticky on their skin. Ako din, from the brand we were using before Daylong, tinitiis ko lang ang lagkit. And that’s the reason why we’ll be sticking to Daylong from now on!

Daylong is not sticky and has no strong smell! Love at first dab!

Sati really likes Daylong because of the non sticky feel. Siya na nga mag-isa nag aapply before going out.

Daylong, a dermatological suncare brand, is the first explicitly advocate daily sunscreen application under the campaign #NoVacationFromSunProtection. Daylong conducted a UV-exposure study to investigate whether the outdoor sun at the beach shows the same level of strength in the city – even when indoors. Daylong used sun sensors to track daily UV exposures in Metro Manila for a week. From day to night, the participants’ daily activities were recorded, even when indoors.

The study showed that in Metro Manila, the daily UV Index recorded reaches up to 10 from 12nn to 1pm, which places a ‘Very High’ risk from unprotected sun exposure. Comparing the city’s UV index to Caticlan (Boracay) and El Nido (Palawan), and data showed both summer destinations also reach UV Index 10 during the same hours.

Daylong also found out that despite staying indoors, the women registered UV readings. Whether clear or cloudy weather, UV solar radiation remains strong, and it can penetrate windows. Indoor light sources, even at night, have also been revealed to contribute to UV exposure.

Daylong used the World Health Organization UV Index ranging from 1 to 11, with 11 indicating ‘Extreme’ UV exposure.

“We understand that unprotected sun exposure, indoors or outdoors, causes skin damage down to the cellular level. And this means premature skin aging, DNA damage and worse, skin cancer. It’s not just about sunburn” says Jon Lee, Daylong Brand Manager. “Daylong is a dermatological suncare brand that can help prevent all these because it is clinically proven to protect all the way to the skin’s DNA and cellular level. This is why we began the advocacy of daily sunscreen protection – to ensure that everyone’s skin stays healthy, whether they are in the city or at the beach.”

See what I mean? Sun protection lotion is one of the HG in skin care. And Daylong is a must on your skin care regimen.

Let’s get to know the Daylong sun protection line:

Daylong Gel SPF 50+ (P620)

An oil-free sunscreen made for extremely sun-sensitive or oily skin, it is perfect for daily use. Free of any emulsifiers, the uniquely light texture is quick-absorbing, and easy to apply with a great skin feel. It nurtures and regenerates with Vitamin E, suitable for both face and body. Daylong Gel SPF 50+ is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, free from fragrance and parabens, and dermatologically tested.

Daylong Spray Lotion SPF 30 (P1,290)

You no longer have to worry about sun damage. Daylong Spray Lotion SPF 30 is a unique liposomal lotion in a spray format for ease of application, and delivers a light texture with great skin feel. Made for sun-sensitive skin with high protection against UV, UVB and Infrared, uneven sun protection will no longer be a problem. It also provides nourishing and regenerating care with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Daylong Spray Lotion SPF 30 is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, free from parabens and fragrance, and dermatologically tested.

Daylong Kids Lotion SPF 50+ (P1,430)

A liposomal sunscreen lotion with very high sun protection factor and photostable UV filters, it offers effective protection from UVA, UVB and Infrared rays that makes it perfect for children. Moms will love its exact dispenser and dosage table that makes application easier. Formulated specially for kids with sensitive skin, it is well-tolerated and dermatologically tested even on atopic dermatitis condition. Daylong Kids Lotion SPF 50+ contains dexpanthenol and vitamin E to moisturize kids’ delicate skin, while being hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and free from parabens and fragrance.

Daylong Kids Cream SPF 30 (P950)

For 6 to 12 month old babies, Daylong Kids Cream SPF 30 gives protection that is specifically designed for their sensitive skin. It is composed of physical filters that provide natural but effective protection while at the same time moisturizing with glycerin. Daylong Kids Cream SPF 30 is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, free from parabens and fragrance, and dermatologically tested.

Daylong After Sun Repair (P890)

A long day will be capped off perfectly by Daylong After Sun Repair. Actively supporting skin’s own repair system after a day under the sun, it is a liposomal after sun lotion with encapsulated DNA repair enzyme that actively supports the repair mechanism of the skin. It also moisturizes sun-stressed skin with glycerin, dexpanthenol and Vitamin E. Daylong After Sun Repair is quickly absorbed and free from parabens.

Daylong is available in most leading supermarkets and drugstore so there is no reason for you to skip on your sun protection lotion.

Daylong’s daily sunscreen protection advocacy can be viewed online at www.Daylong.ph, and on Daylong Philippines’ social media pages: DaylongPH on Facebook and @DaylongPH on Twitter and Instagram.