Okay, now ladies, I will introduce you to the products that will make you feel heaven on earth! Haha!

I have been very vocal about my oozing love with what Ms. Ana Gutch (maker of BodyFood) is producing in her magical porch.  As they say, "If you love someone, you say it, right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just passes you by." Hihi. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I found my forever love [aside from my husband, of course, =)] in the name of Bodyfood All-Natural!


Here are my top 7 reasons why I went so gaga over these products!

1. Honey Face Cleanser with VCO 


This is my ultimate favorite of all! This bottle contains 100 ml of the most fragrant wild Banawe Honey, the gentlest purest mildest cold pressed home made VCO and scented with essential oils of Lavender, Jasmine Absolute, Vetiver and Rose Absolute. The way to use this Honey Face cleanser is to first shake the bottle before use. Take a cotton ball, dab some product into it soaking half of the cotton ball with the product, apply with your "clean" face in a circular motion.  Leave it for 2 minutes (but I sometimes leave it for overnight!) before rinsing thoroughly (without soap or cleanser for dry skin and with gentle soap and cleanser for oily skin).  The scent is so addicting, it's like your whole face is being soaked in a well full of roses.  After cleaning up, your face is as new as ever. =)

2 & 3. Rose Skin Oil and Perfume #1


I have always found the rose very regal and classy. While I do not care much for fragrances that mimic the rose’s scent, the essential oil I find, to be just heavenly. - Ana Gutch

The Rose skin oil. It is an amazeballs oil! Based in argan oil, you can put it on your face, hands, nails, hair name it. The oil has 3 drops of rose absolute equivalent to 90 fat heads of Bulgarian roses! The smell of the rose is so precious you don't want to waste any drop. With regards to Perfume #1, I have already made a review of it here! Please click the link!

4. Balm Around


Ms. Ana made this balm to address not just soothing and healing inflamed bites or early signs of skin allergy, but also to help with migraine and stuffed nose, and chapped lips. 
Made with Vitamin E oil, Wheatgerm Oil, raw beeswax with all the good healing stuff in there, EV olive oil, essential oils of ginger, tea tree, lemongrass, eucalyptus, frankincense and lavender- all that goodness will allow you relax and ” balm” around about the bites, the allergies, the cooking burns, the migraine and chapped-lips.  I always bring this baby with me 24 hours a day, especially in my office where migraine usually attacks. A pocket-sized friendly you could also bring to your round the hill travels. Very effective I tell yah.
5. German Chamomile Lavender Argan oil Manzanilla

Seldom is the connection made between the Chamomile essential oil that has become known for its soothing, calming, and healing properties, with that of the manzanilla that had had its popularity many years back as a go-to first-aid for the  “gassy” ones. 
The manzanilla bought from drugstores that had been used to address “kabag” is actually made with chamomile oil and mineral oil, did you know? Many think Manzanilla is outdated and not good to use because some pediatricians have stopped prescribing it. Manzanilla simply means Chamomile darlings! and Bodyfood Cham Lav Manzanilla in Argan oil is used as you would use baby oil. it warms and soothes and calms and does not contain the mineral oil, green dye, and synthetic cham and citronella oil that you will otherwise find in those sold in drugstores
The drugstore bought manzanilla, though no longer as popular, has always been one of my favorite products as it has always worked for me despite my discomfort with the texture and feel of mineral oil. With finding out what manzanilla is made of, I wasted no time looking for that particular chamomile essential oil I wanted to use and testing what carrier oil I’d find best to use with it. 
The Chamomile Lavender Manzanilla of Bodyfood had been tested over a year on no less than my own children before it sold its first bottle. It has found its use as not just an effective product to warm upset, gassy tummies but is also discovered useful for warming the chest on cold days, lung-allergy days, before bath, before swimming, on the onset of cough and throughout till they heal from it. It may also be used as a massage oil for the boys to help sooth and relax and have them have more restful sleep. ( not all naps are restful, yes mommies? )
The Chamomile Lavender Manzanilla is made with premium oils of Chamomile and Lavender essential oils and Argan Oil ( who doesn’t love Argan? ) This combination creates a warming oil. Many have attested to its effectivity and once again Bodyfood is happy to be on service through this product. (Source: BodyFood's website)
Need I say more?
Okay! In addition, I also apply this oil on my chest when I have difficulty in sleeping.  It really calms my mood.  I also slather this oil to my baby's legs since he has a skin asthma and it never fails to give it's moisturizing power to my baby's skin. 
6 & 7. Rosemary, Calamansi Tea Tree SLES free Shampoo and Conditioner


Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES), is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. SLES, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), and sodium pareth sulfate are surfactants that are used in many cosmetic products for their cleansing and emulsifying properties. They behave similarly to soap.


SLES is an irritant like many other detergents, with the irritation increasing with concentration. It has also been shown that SLES causes eye or skin irritation in experiments done on animals and humans. The related surfactant SLS is a known irritant, and research suggests that SLES can also cause irritation after extended exposure in some people. (Wikipedia).

 My hair has been my ultimate postpartum problem after giving birth to my three kids. It suddenly becomes dull, frizzy, "walang buhay," and the worst is that a handful of hair strands every morning in my comb due to hair fall. I am so worried because it really made my hair looks very thin and dry. Used a lot of treatment lately but it only consumes my time and broke my wallet. 

My husband is such a fan of this product.  He used to have very dry scalp and this shampoo is the rescue! BodyFood's Rosemary, Calamansi Tea Tree SLES free Shampoo and Conditioner has both Coconut oil and Aloe Vera Extract.  In my two straight weeks of usage, I can definitely attest that I have less hair fall na! It's like pampering your hair all day long with all it's natural ingredients.  Again, I love how it smells and how it deliver its job!


I am so happy sharing this with you.  Let's continue to use organic and all natural products to our body.  Pahinga muna sa mga commercialized "chemical prone" products.

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It is really depressing waking up when you see a lot of hair strands on your pillow. Every day, after shower, while combing my hair, I always catch a handful of hair strands.  You can also add the flakes dropping one after the other on my shoulder. I know it's yucky! My thinning hair combined by dandruff is getting it's toll out me.  This is probably because of my postpartum and everyday stress =(.  The length of my hair is below the shoulder, so I'm planning a haircut thinking it will somehow lessen the damage.  I know a lot of you out there who also suffers from dandruff and hair loss can relate to my problem.

I am now into switching my bath and personal essential from commercialized/imported products to local, and natural, organic ones.  In search of a bunch of organic hair serums out there, I happened to bump on Zenutrient's Gugo Strengthening Hair Serum.

Bought at Market! Market! for 499php (40ml)

Zenutrients has combined five of nature's most well-known ingredients that fight hair thinning and hair fall - Gugo, Jeju Aloe Vera, Green Tea extract, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus essential oils. 

Gugo has always been popular in the Philippines as a proven organic remedy for stubborn dandruff, hair thinning, and even eczema.

Aside from gugo, jeju Aloe Vera is one of the best multi-vitamins for your hair and scalp. With as much as 75 nutrients, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids and 200 active enzymes, it’s the natural cure for many skin and health problems. With healthy hair follicles, it is easier for nutrients and minerals to reach the roots to make hair long, thick and strong.

In addition, the green tea extract has catechins and polyphenol that help strengthen roots and activate hair follicles that promote hair growth and re-growth, while the tea tree oil can help get rid of bacteria and fungi. It also helps wash away dead skin cells that help unclog pores for a healthy scalp.

Lastly, eucalyptus oil is nature’s cleanser. With its antifungal properties, it helps ward off infection, restrain residue build up and unclog the pores on the scalp.

How to use it?

First, Gently, massage into the scalp and affected areas in the evening, and then wash off in the morning. Then, apply again to the ends of your hair after washing when hair is still damp, to prevent split ends and breakage.

As for me, I apply a generous amount on my scalp, massage it every night (with feelings "]), and wash it off come morning.

My Thoughts:
  • The serum is very lightweight, I can hardly feel it in my hair.
  • Great in treating frizzy strands.
  • Not harsh in my hair as it is totally organic.
  • I don't mind the smell.  Some say it smells bad.  But, I personally think that the smell of coconut and some herbal plants and essential oils are heavenly.
  • My hair is thin and flat.  The serum gives a little bounce and fullness.
  • I see minimal results when it comes to treating my dandruff. Maybe I should try their tea tree scalp treatment too?
  • Though my hair becomes literally strong (meaning less breakage), there are still a lot of falling hair.
  • It's a little bit pricey for me for a 40ml bottle, but on the second thought, reading all the ingredients again makes me think that the price is just "okay".

Overall, I didn't get the maximum expected outcome of the product probably because I only finished a bottle of it. I think, I can see the best result with continuous use and a lot of patience. This is just for me. All of us have different hair conditions and who knows it might work on you. It's worth a try for those who already have a fuller and healthy hair and wanted to maintain it.

Will I repurchase? Probably next time, but not too soon.

I am still in search of the best and effective hair serum that can tremendously treat flakes and hair fall. 

Help me find one! Sharing is caring, right? =)
The long weekend has passed, and whew! that's fast! Nevertheless, me and my kids still managed to do a little crafty minute, and this time, we've made a DIY homemade clay dough! I am soooo excited to share this with you. More than it serves as our bonding moment, seeing my kids experiment and exploring the process first hand is irreplaceable.


There are a lot of homemade clay recipes that you can search online, however, the best part of this one is that it is NO COOK, and no need for the Cream of Tartar as an ingredient.  This recipe is very inexpensive you can actually find all the ingredients in your kitchen.  Super easy peasy to make. Perfect for mothers who need cheap craft materials to keep their children busy at home while having all the fun!

Let's do this!

Materials needed:
  • Measuring cups and spoon
  • Bowl/container (I prefer plastic)
  • 1 cup of flour (I used all purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon of oil
  • 1/2 cup of salt
  • 1/2 cup of warm water
  • Food coloring
  • Resealable plastic bag/jar with lid (for clay storage)


Steps to make the clay dough:
  • Pour the flour and salt in the plastic container. Mix it very well.
  • While mixing the two ingredients carefully add the water and mix thoroughly.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of oil (I prefer vegetable oil) for more elasticity.
  • Mix and knead all the ingredients well to achieve the desired softness of the clay.
  • Add 3-4 drops of food coloring (your choice of color) to your dough and that's it! You're ready to go!
Tip: The key to a perfect soft, smooth and stretchy clay dough is the kneading part.  Make sure to knead all the ingredients very well during and right after you pour the water to avoid hardening of the ingredients.  
The cute little hands of my kids while mixing all the ingredients. What a mess! haha
The kneading part.  In here, We are close to our desired softness of the clay. =)
Perfect! Look how soft it is!
We've made three different colors.  Make it more vibrant by adding 1-2 drops of food coloring.
To ensure that your clay will last longer, put it inside a resealable plastic/sandwich bag or closed jar and keep it in a fridge.

It's so simple, right?  Of all the crafts that me and my kids have done, this is our all time favorite! We had so much fun!

Happy Monday!


The year that was brought me and family a lot of challenges.  My father had a major operation, my kids become sickly, and I lost my grandmother.  Health issues strikes. 

We all wanted to put back all our baggages from the past and start anew, new life and a new beginning.  Having said that, me and famiy decided to spent the New Year's eve out of town. It is our first time to celebrate the new year out from the comfort of our house and we are so happy we did!

After searching for a lot  of cozy, relaxing, and nature friendly place with a good food, we finally settled to Balay Indang.  

Welcome to Balay Indang!
This photo was taken the night after we had our dinner
The weather did not cooperate much as it was quite drizzling the whole day.  But anyway, we were still mesmerized the moment we set foot at the place.

                              The area is huge, but we are guided enough with their signs.


Yani asked me to have a picture of her with the horse.  Ya! Tigidig tigidig!


This is their receiving/common area for the visitors.  The house was designed with a Filipino mixed with Balinese decors.  You will easily fall in love with the place.  It's so warm.  There are also sections of the house that are kid friendly.  See the little round table with small chairs? They are only for kids! How cute!





Axxel with her Ate Joan
My husband went straight to the grand piano and played our children's favorite song =)



This is where we stayed at the Molave cottage.  There are two big separate rooms inside (Mary and Elizabeth).  Each room is good enough for 8 persons but if you are not maselan naman, you can just place an extra floor cushion and your good to go...because really, the room is very spacious.


This is the "Mary" room where my family stays.


The room has four beds. Two on the first floor and another 2 on the second floor.


Axxel easily fell asleep on the fluffy, cottony bed =)

 This is the "Elizabeth" room where my parents stayed.


My view at the top of the Canopy bed.

The bathroom floor matches my shoes!

Balay Indang has two dining areas.  The one is inside their receiving hall and the other one is located at the Elizabeth hall.  Let me first show you the Elizabeth hall.  We went there on New year's eve and they have prepared a cocktail around 4pm for everyone to enjoy.
Para lang kayong nasa kusina ninyo =)
Mix-matched chairs are love! There are also a lot of rocking chairs everywhere.

For those who are music lover, they got all you need!
What a lovely bathroom! The entire walls are handpainted! Different sized-mirror hanging everywhere.
You can also dine outside the hall. Please take a closer look at their ceiling.
All handpainted too!
Now here is the main dining area


We are all serenaded by their inhouse musicians.


Their staff were all very accommodating and approachable.

Ceiling!

Sorry I do not have quality photos of the food.  Madalian na kasi because we are all hungry! haha.  The food is in buffet style but they were all generously served on your table.  You will just have to ask for a refill if you needed to.  I must say that their food is superb! Lalo na ang lumpiang buko. It's so delish.  Filipino cuisine with a twist. 
Merienda time!

This is the pool area.  Ang lamig ng tubig! But just because it was raining nga. I suggest you visit the place during summer.



They also have a mini kind of play area for the toddlers =)



A mini rocking chair. How cute is that!
Strolling around... (more photos)












My mom and sisters.
Staying there is like a breath of fresh air.  Thank you so much Balay Indang for providing us the comfort of our home outside the city.  This place is best for intimate gatherings/activities like weddings, recollection, etc.

 P.S. There is no television in all of their rooms and halls.   I also did not allow the kids to bring their gadgets.  They should see the beauty of nature first hand. =)

Till we meet again...soon!

OVERNIGHT STAY RATES:
Couples Rate P3,400/head inclusive of 3 meals and 2 snacks plus
Group Rate (min of 3 persons)  P2,700/head inclusive of 3 meals and 2 snacks
Kids Rate P2,200/child (6yrs old – 11 yrs old)
Lunch only
Couples at P750/head
Group of 3 or more at P650/head
Child rate at P450/head
Dinner only
Couples at P850/head
Group of 3 or more P750/head
Child rate at P500/head
FREE OF CHARGE: Infant to 2yrs 

Balay Indang
88 Mahabang Kahoy Cerca, Indang, Cavite
0917-8374261 / 0917-8665825 / 775-6886 


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Hi! I'm Ma. Celin Mendoza but Celin will do. I'm a peace worker, youngest daughter, entrepreneur, contented wife, devoted and meticulous mom of 3 June's and a DIY addict!!! This blog will be your ultimate partner in crime when the going gets tough =) Want to do something interesting together? Shoot me an email to: macelinmendoza@gmail.com

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