Purple Shack

     If you live in the Philippines, there are various ways to spend your weekend. You can go to a spa, have a massage. Go to a gym and hang-out with friends, but of course, I'm sure you've already done that during the week days. Since, it's becoming an "in" thing these days to spend your weekends with your family or go for a stroll on the countryside for a change of scenery! And, that's what we did. Since we have relatives all over Laguna and cousins stay in a nearby campus, the UPLB. During a visit this weekend, we checked this famous monument inside the UP Los Banos campus, the "kwek-kwek" monument. It is said that it was nicknamed as such due to its resemblance to a local street food in Manila, the kwek-kwek which is like fishballs, but only made differently.      The place where it stood becomes a park and a favorite hang-out for students, kids, families with kids during weekends when the weather is good for a stroll and picnic since t...

The rainy day season and a series of announcements of floods brought about by the bad weather,  forced us to stay home and do some cooking for some friends who drop by. We have here a great, easy and affordable recipe you can add to your daily meals using Lee Kum Kee's Sauce For Ma Po Tofu.                                                     The main ingredient: Tofu which can be bought from the supermarket near the egg section. We used Momen Tofu, a Japanese tofu brand that we like. You can also buy tofu from your local market which are quite cheap. Just remember to wash them thoroughly before you slice them for this recipe.    How to prepare: 1) Open a fresh pack of tofu... 2) Slice to desired size. 3) Prepare p...

These are the photos taken from the rooftop of the Equitable Bank Tower along Paseo de Roxas, Makati. Plants thrive at the rooftop garden...Building gardeners maintain the small shrubs. This is just one of the views from this side of the rooftop - the Ayala Triangle Park...  Inside the park...  Towards the favorite jogging or running area...

Sports news updates have flooded TV programs these days and I think sports fever has hit almost everyone, the country – and the world. For some, this is still the best time to go back into shape, stay fit or just simply give-in "once in a while" to simple temptations like fastfood. Hehe! But whatever plans you have for the coming weekend, you may still have to put that body into action and remain active to live healthy, right?  Here are some products that have come in handy for the active and not-so active people that we found practical and worth trying… Face Whether you love to wear make up or not, when working out, you can always try Kiehl's Purifying Foaming Cleanser and Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser, perfect for us who have sensitive skin. The Purifying Foaming Cleanser also helps reverse noticeable skin discoloration and helps restore skin's hydration levels. The cleanser contains white birch and peony extracts to improve your complexion. ...

Amazing Benefits of Stretching It's been raining almost everyday and you really have no time getting that massage. You're also faced with the daunting challenge of busting the negative effects of stress on your body, but has no other alternative but stay home. Added to that, the occasional body aches that ladies and gentlemen experience from the daily grind. Don't lose hope, these simple steps of body stretching may be the perfect answer to relieve those stressed bodies of yours! Step One: Stand Up Try standing up and raise your arms on top of your head. Straighten your posture. Feet apart and flat on the floor. Maintain a comfortable standing position while your arms are raised. Breathe. Then, try to push an imaginary ceiling. This automatically relieves your body from any "imaginary" weight that weighs you down. Do this five to ten times. Step Two: Lower Your Arms At Shoulder's Level Slowly, lower your arms down at shoulder level.Then, bring them t...

The Beauty of Having Regular Massages Feeling stressed out? Suffering from insomnia, backaches and tired muscles? Why not try a massage and see the relief from these symptoms as the days go by. Most spas offer massages, but you have to book yourself for a schedule. A good massage gives so much benefits. It relieves stress and sleepless nights, relax the muscles, ease headache and boost your immune system. And, most of all -- makes you feel and look young!

For those lazy and quiet afternoons, you may find this puzzle fun to solve with friends. The puzzle is quite affordable and requires creativity. The puzzle manual has samples of some of the basic designs you can work with. Enjoy!