I am finally able to buy the Maybelline Clear Smooth all-in-one Shine Free Powder (to go).

I always see this at SM Supermarket counters and never really had the chance to purchase it before because I can't find the shade for me. When I finally find the right shade for me (natural) I immediately buy it (especially it's only Php99.75). Another Maybelline product I recently bought is the Blush Studio Cheeky Glow (fresh coral - Php199.00) and I also have a lip balm which I bought a year back.




I am not really a makeup junkie and in my previous experiences with cosmetics, I only use them when I am in the mood (i.e. once a month or once in every two weeks at most) or during a special event. See how close I am to my makeup stash. That's why I always hesitate buying cosmetics because I'm inconsistent when it comes to using them.

This week I am into the foundation-blush-lip balm combo. Let's see how long I'll be able to keep this up. heehee

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In my previous post, I have written that I have a new food addiction as of the moment. It is an addiction indeed.

Sunday afternoon I made another batch of the choco PB oatmeal recipe I found from the net. This time I made it into squares instead of balls. I did not follow all the ingredients given in the recipe and made my own version.

Chewy Choco Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1 1/4 cups Oats (I used Quick cook oats)


Procedure:
In low heat, melt oil and choco chips until smooth. Add peanut butter and honey until fully blended. Remove from heat and add oats. Place in a container lined with wax paper.

The kids already took their share even before I was able to take a photo of it.

She just can't wait. She had 8 squares in just one day. :)

Here's what's left after a day. Wow this is a huge compliment! They LOVE it!

Before Monday ends, it's all gone. :D Thanks for stopping by.

I have never been vain! I am always the low maintenance chick that doesn't care how dry or how oily my skin is. I never mind if my hair is all frizzy or if my black/white heads are showing or if my pores are all enlarged or if my skin tone is uneven. Really, I am a caveman to all this vanity stuff!

This ignorance to vanity roots from my mother's non-interest to cosmetics and all kinds of skin care products. I mean, I have never seen my mother spend hours in the bathroom to apply all sorts of skin care products. And considering that I am the eldest among the girls and there are just two of us girls in a brood of six. So having four boys in the family plus a mother that don't care about skin care what would you expect?

Recently, I am convincing myself to start using cosmetics and at the same time start a skin care regimen. I am not particularly wanting to have a fully made-up face everyday at work but a blusher and lip balm won't hurt. I still want to wear a bare face look but a little color is not that bad. I also feel that practicing to wear make-up will eventually help me get comfortable with cosmetics especially on special occasions.

I am more leaning towards the skin care regimen. I have been researching about facial moisturizers that won't worsen my oily skin and eventually cause breakouts. I feel that my skin is not really that bad but in my age I want to start taking care of it. I understand that not using cosmetics help me maintain a good skin with just random and occasional pimples (mostly during my period and sometimes during an encounter with dust pollutants). I am blessed with a not so problematic skin but since I am slowly aging (yes, I am in my late 20's), I want to take extra steps to keep my skin healthy and still fresh looking.

I am still in search of the perfect skin care product that is effective but won't hurt my budget. I am so interested in Human Heart Nature products since they are all organic/natural and at the same time affordable.

If you have any suggestions, please do inform me through the comments below. I will update soon if I finally find my perfect skin care match!

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I just recently discovered "no bake" cookie recipes that are so easy to make and really tasty.

It is by accident that I stumble upon one "homemade granola bars" recipe on the internet and I just got super addicted. In fact, after a few days of constantly viewing and reviewing the recipe I actually bought the ingredients I need. Impulsive, I know right?

I certainly don't have any talent whatsoever in the kitchen, including baking. So when I read "NO BAKE", I am like 'I AM GOING TO TRRRRYYYY THIIIISSSSS!!!!'

And I did so! And I was lucky not to waste precious ingredients on an uncertain experimental project.

First Try: Not-So-Successful-But-Not-Entirely-Epic-Fail Attempt. It is in some way a success [considering the fact that my "chewy oatmeal bars" did not last long in the fridge--thanks to my kid, aunt and brother who became instant fans!] The ingredients and procedure I used is actually the modified/improvised version of the recipe I found from the internet (more like mash-up of the "Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars" and "Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie" recipe).

Indeed, it was crazy outrageous! But they loved it! And so did I!

(disclaimer: no pics because I was so unsure about the outcome that I totally forgot to document it, tsk tsk)

Second Try: Major Success! Having been able to purchase the exact list of ingredients (minus the ripe banana) I am finally able to make the correct product, Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Balls.



Since I opt not to use the banana, the dough did not hold the way I expected so I made them into truffle-like balls instead of flat cookies. They taste DELISH so what's the diff?

Here's a photo of me grinning at my successful recreation. :)

The second half of our day three in Surigao del Sur. We went to see the famous Tinuy-an Falls (dubbed as the "Philippines' Niagara"). Unfortunately, we did not witness the magnificence of the wide waterfalls but saw the post-Pablo after effects.