The Kitchen Mom by dhess

According to the saying, Invest in your hair because it is the crown that you never take off.

A few weeks ago I was invited to witness the opening of the newest branch of Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon in BGC. Bringing beauty and creativity in the business district.

Creations by Lourd Ramos is one of the well known Hair and Make-up Salon in the Philippines, with different branches nationwide, providing wonderful creations and exceeding expectations, no wonder he's opening another branch to cater more customer.


I was really excited to try their services. This is my hair before the treatment. I was hesitant the day before I received the invitation whether to try the services or not, due to my previous salon experience.

A short story about the nightmare on one of the salons where I had my hair treatment prior. My hair was chemically damaged. Leaving my hair dry, dull-looking. Actually, I look like an adult version of " Merida" as you can see in the picture after the incide…

The Visayas region consists of beautifully scattered islands blessed with diverse cultures, majestic beaches and warm people that will keep you coming back. But aside from these, one thing that makes all its islands worth flying for is the glorious food, which is the highlight of—if not the reason for—traveling here. From foods that originally came from the region to the reimagined classics, hopping off from one Visayan island to another offer great experiences for the senses and especially for the stomach!
Are you a foodie traveler? Cross some Visayan food from your bucket list! Here are some Visayan provinces that will give you a taste of an unforgettable vacation:

Bacolod: The Land Origin of Chicken Inasal

The famous Masskara Festival in Bacolod | Photo by Leonardo Villasis
Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental, is home to the vivacious Masskara Festival and vast sugar plantations. That is why it’s dubbed as the City of Smiles – a place where festivals are faithfully celebrate…

If there is one person in the world we can be thankful for our life, then that should be our mothers. After carrying us for 9 months and bearing the pain of delivering us into this world and raising us.

The brightest gift for mom is within your reach this Mother’s Day. My Diamond offers a 45% discount on all jewelry from May 2 to 13, 2018 at all My Diamond stores nationwide! You can choose an 18k white gold ring with six pieces 0.54 carat diamond surrounded with 109 pieces of 0.64 diamonds from the Dream Collection, sliding diamond bangles of 18k white gold with 174 pieces of 1.25 carat diamonds or 14k white gold with 119 pieces of 0.77 carat diamonds, or classic baguette pave bangle of 14k white gold with 71 pieces of 1.44 carat diamonds.

This Mother’s Day, give something completely precious to someone who is truly diamond worthy with jewelry pieces from any My Diamond concept store in Ayala Center Cebu, Festival Mall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, LuckyChinatown Mall, Rob…

“They captured our real lives!” Asia’s Songbird gushes about new Jollibee ad


It was a warm sunny morning that day. I and Chelsea were really excited to meet the newest Jollibee Spaghetti family celebrity endorsers. I can say that I'm one of the loyal fans of Jollibee since I was nine years old. I and my mom usually visited the first Jollibee branch in Pamplona Las Pinas and know it is also the place where I bring my kids for some bonding moments.

Who are Newest Jollibee Spaghetti endorsers?
Last April 12, Jollibee welcomes the newest member of the family. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid also was known as Asia's Song Bird who is been in the entertainment industry for three decades. She has done everything including chart-topping singles and albums, blockbuster movies, high-rated TV shows, and sold-out concerts. But forAsia’sSongbird—one of the very fewwho aresuccessfully juggled being a singer, actress, record producer, and TV host—there’s one role she loves best: being a mom to her six-…