Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Starbucks 2012 Planner And Starbucks Holiday Drinks

and though I am a planning obsessed maniac.. this will be the first time that I will collect stickers and hope for a Starbucks Planner.

I am not just a fan.. not of SB but of the planner, I don’t know.. but this year, when I saw the Starbucks 2012 Planner.. I just fell in love.. uhm, yes I love the design but what I love most is the burlap- cloth pouch or coffee bean sack.. I love this fiber and I dream of creating an eco bag from burlap (or hessian).

A photo from Spot.ph.. see the pouch? really nice!

The planner comes in five colors: poplar, bamboo, cherry, spruce, and oak and the cover of the planners is made from wood.. (perfect partner for my wood inspired theme for my home blog) not to mention that the planner are made from 70% recycled paper.

Now to have even just one planner, I need to drink 23 Starbucks Core Beverage since I went for Option 2. I already got 2 from my card and 5 from my husband’s.. 16 more drinks to go! yay!

Option 1 seems a lot easier to accomplish.. you only need 17 stickers to avail a planner. That’s Holiday Featured Beverages and 8 any Starbucks Core Beverage

Here are the new Holiday Drinks for Starbucks 2012 Planner: (photos from Spot.ph then edited)

That’s Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha, Toffee Nut Latte and Peppermint Mocha.

Is There a Fitness Program Right for Me?

No matter what a person’s age or physical condition, there are workout programs that will suit their needs. Even the people who say they hate exercising can find a workout program that is actually fun.

Pilates – originally created for strengthening a dancer’s body, Pilates is now available for everyone. It is a core-strengthening and muscle conditioning workout that can be done on the floor or on a Pilates reformer, which is a platform with pulleys that stretch the body. Pilates is an exercise that is gentle on the knees and back, and is often recommended by physicians for older people or for those who need to stretch their muscles effectively.

Yoga – another workout that lengthens and stretches muscles, yoga focuses on holding poses that brings balance and calmness to the body and mind. While everyone can do yoga, it also is recommended for people with physical limitations such as arthritis or back problems. Yoga is based on mental and physical centering and focus. It is usually done on a yoga mat in a room that is peaceful and calming. There are forms of yoga conditioningclasses that are more challenging for the experienced practitioner.

Zumba – for people who say they hate to exercise, a zumba class is a perfect fit. Zumba combines Latin dance moves with hip-hop and classical dancing for a really fun, invigorating workout. The music ranges from jazz to Latin, rap or rock and instructors lead the class in challenging dance moves similar to those on professional music videos. It is fun for all ages, and gets the whole body moving.

P90-X –for the person who wants to get in good physical shape, but does not want to join a gym, the P90-X system is perfect. It is an extremely challenging series of workouts that will condition the entire body. The workout requires dedication as it is not easy, but the results are amazing. The system comes with a series of DVDs that instruct the person on how to safely perform the workout routines, but the person with medical issues should check with their physician before embarking on the program.

Wii-Fit –the person who prefers to workout at home and has a Wii can find great workout routines with Wii-Fit. The benefit of Wii-Fit is that the person works out on the Wii platform and the system monitors the person’s moves and will provide instruction on how to work out safely and effectively. People just starting on a physical conditioning program might find this a lot less intimidating than going to a gym. The Wii also has dance routine workouts that are conditioning the body muscles but doing it in a fun way.

Getting the body moving can improve a person’s overall health and mental well-being.

Guest Post from Alyssa DeAlto

M·A·C Lip Conditioner For Mommy

As much as I want to maintain my other blogs.. it just doesn’t seem to be that possible.. so instead of torturing myself, I will now start posting beauty and fashion related stuff here 🙂

First beauty post: M·A·C Lip Conditioner SPF 15

From M·A·C’ webste: M·A·C’s popular Lip Conditioner in a compact swivel-up stick. Goes on direct – or with a brush – to condition, moisturize and gloss the lips. Provides everyday UVA/UVB protection. Lightly vanilla: clear and sheer…the natural choice for all!

That’s US$15.00 at their website and I got it from Duty Free for $18.00

For someone who loves lipstick so much, I really need to invest on lip care and I just knew that MAC Lip conditioner can deliver the care that my lips need.

It’s a bit small from what I expected (reminds me to read the description better).. This lip conditioner has three kinds, this one which is a stick, the other one which is in tube and the last one (and the cheaper in terms of price in relation to the size) the one in a small container. I was actually planning to buy the one in the container:

But then I realized, I will be using it when I am outside, application can be a bit of hassle if I bought the other one, so I stick with the stick..

As expected, it is very convenient the stick lip conditioner. The smell is not great but it’s not overwhelming.. and the taste, I don’t like it.. but hey I am not the type of person who eats what’s on my lips, so I don’t mind, I am after the effect.

For a few days now, I used it with my lipstick and I noticed a big difference when I applied a conditioner before applying the lipstick. The blending of the lipstick with my lips are better too and noticed that my lips are softer.. and less chapped.

The upper photo is without lip conditioner where as the lower one is with lip conditioner.. obviously the one with lip conditioner is more shiny.. and the color is more blended too, not to mention that it takes less lipstick to get the result that I wanted compared to applying a lipstick to my bare lips.