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diet pills, anyone?

I have never recommended diet pills for those wanting to lose weight. I have always advised them to diet (cut back calories) and exercise. But for some, this doesn't work, especially for those trying to get rid of the last few pounds in the belly and thigh areas (also my problem, LOL!). Recently, I came across a list of the top diet pills -- most of the names were familiar, as well as the drug ingredients. What caught my attention was the top 1 product name OROVO. It claims to be all-natural and its ingredients are more of multi-vitamin supplements than chemical drugs.
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According to its website, OROVO contains 10 highly concentrated "SuperFoods" recommended by renowned anti-aging experts around the world. Orovo also contains the antioxidants alpha-lipoic acid, DMAE, green tea, and an anti-aging ingredient first marketed by the makers of BOTOX® called Idebenone. Orovo users have reported dramatic reductions in weight, wrinkles, and acne. Orovo also detoxifies the body and improves overall health. Yup, aside from losing weight, you'll have a perfectly beautiful and youthful face! Too good to be true? I hope not!

beer pong table!

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Who would have thought that beer pong tables will become a staple in parties and other fun events?? And not only that, these tables now come in special and customizable looks! The beer pong table above is made with a high quality squared aluminum base with a super strong laminent protecting the designs from spilt beer, scratches, sun damage, etc. It is completely portable and storable, collapsing into lightweight briefcase for perfect mobility. You can store this beer pong table anywhere, and bring it anywhere! Ain't that grand?? =)

what is a billet grille?

In automotive engineering, a grille is an opening in the bodywork of a vehicle to allow air to enter. Most vehicles feature a grille at the front of the vehicle to allow air to flow over the radiator and cool the engine compartment. Other common grille locations include below the front bumper, in front of the wheels (to cool the brakes), in the cowl for cabin ventilation, or on the rear deck lid (in rear engine vehicles).
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Billet grilles are an aftermarket part that is used to enhance the style or function of the original OEM grille. They are generally made from billet, solid bar stock aircraft grade aluminum or stainless steel, although some are CNC Machined from one solid sheet of aluminum.
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Source: Wikipedia (where else?? hehe)

do you need acne treatment?

There are many products sold as natural acne treatments. Generally speaking successful treatments give little improvement within the first week or two; and then the acne decreases over approximately 3 months, after which the improvement starts to flatten out. Many treatments that promise big improvements within 2 weeks are likely to be largely disappointing. Exception of this is cortisone which can give very quick results.
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In general, acne treatments are believed to work in at least 4 different ways [with many of the best treatments providing multiple simultaneous effects] - a.) normalising shedding into the pore to prevent blockage, b.) killing causative bacteria, c.) antinflammatory effects, and d.) hormonal manipulation.

There are many products sold as natural acne treatments. Generally speaking successful treatments give little improvement within the first week or two; and then the acne decreases over approximately 3 months, after which the improvement starts to flatten out. Many treatments that promise big improvements within 2 weeks are likely to be largely disappointing. Exception of this is cortisone which can give very quick results.
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In general, acne treatments are believed to work in at least 4 different ways [with many of the best treatments providing multiple simultaneous effects] - a.) normalising shedding into the pore to prevent blockage, b.) killing causative bacteria, c.) antinflammatory effects, and d.) hormonal manipulation.

ready for the big night?

And with that, I mean your honeymoon night! Hehe! Your wedding day does not end with the ceremony or reception, it goes on and on til the night of your honeymoon =) And if you're lucky, your honeymoon might extend for days and weeks in some exotic parts of the world! WOW! I wish we could afford that but we simple couldn't, LOL! Anyway, for your wedding night, prepare your most special bridal lingerie (like the one in the photo) and make it a night that your husband and you won't forget for a long, long time.. ^_^

the groom's suit =)

Since we will be having a fairytale-themed wedding (this October 8 at 2pm in St. Francis, god-willing), Labsie won't wear the usual Filipino groom's barong but will be wearing a four-piece tailor-made suit. Yup, the one in the pic at left =) He plans to wear dark gray pants and jacket with dark pink (or perhaps red) vest and pink necktie. Of course, gold cufflinks is also a must. I bet Labsie will be the most dashing man in our wedding! He's tall and well-built so suits look good on him. Yum! Hehe! ^_^

our "save the date" cards! =)

And we really can't decide which one to use! Hehe! READ OUR FULL POST HERE =)

 

addicted to weight loss pills?

When we hear addiction, the first thing that comes to our mind is illegal drugs addiction, i.e. cocaine and other dangerous stuff like it. But from a medical point of view, there are many different kinds of addiction, and DRUG addiction is just one of them. And among drug addictions, the dependent use of illegal drugs is just a small percent of the overall problem. Most drug addictions involve the use of legal (and safe if used right) drugs.
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One of the most common of which is weight loss pills addiction . If you’re one of the people who is trying to lose weight by way of pills, and have yet to be weaned from pill use (continuing taking it despite seeing no effect), chances are you’re addicted to it. If you feel that you cannot function without first taking your weight loss pills, with or without seeing any effect, then most likely you’re addicted. And I strongly suggest that you SEEK HELP asap.

wedding planning software

It's April and in only six months, we're getting married! =) That's the upside of that, the downside -- there's still so much planning to do! We only booked the church, cake maker, and florist -- the rest are still up for grabs. Wedding planning is a bit meticulous but so far we're enjoying it (thank god we have a wedding planning software!). What we're not enjoying is the budgeting aspect of it. So many things to pay for, and some, for sure, will be forgotten. And hence the need for a separate budgeting software. Can you tell us what's the best to use? Thanks! =)

wanting / needing a laptop

When I buy something, I always classify whether it’s a need or a want. By doing so, I am able to say NO in buying stuff I don’t really need but want very much. Hehe! And because of that, despite my income of only P3500/mo for the past year, I was able to save a lot. The only downside is that sometimes it takes me so much time to decide whether it’s a want or a need. Take for example, my “wanting” a new laptop. My hand-me-down old laptop is just a Pentium 3 with battery (and dos command line) problems to boot. I’ve been wanting for ages to buy a new one to replace it but I always hold back coz I don’t feel like I really NEED a new one.
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My argument? I just type articles on my laptop, digiscrap a bit, watch movies; nothing really serious that warrants an upgrade for a more hi-tech laptop. But now that we have a wireless router, I thought that I should buy a wifi-ready laptop so I could share in our wifi connection. My dad’s laptop is wifi-ready but he’s not here often so what would be the point of having a wireless router in our house then?? Hmm, maybe I’m just looking for an excuse to buy a new laptop. Lord, lead me not into temptation.. Hehe! =)

Audemars Piguet watches ^_^

Brand not familiar to you? Well, that might be because it's a VERY high-end product. An Audemars Piguet watch typically has a 5-digit price tag, and that's in dollars my dears. Just imagine buying one $10000 watch, that's P400000 already! But to some of us, that's just loose change. Audemars Piguet is one of the oldest and most established Swiss watchmakers, the company was a partnership between Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet officially formed in 1889. The AP Offshore is easily the most noted part of their product line. Jay Z (pictured above, click to enlarge) and Arnold Schwarzenegger have limited edition watches under that line. Cool huh?? But for P400000, no thank you! LOL! I might just get one of the IWC watches which are as handsome but not as expensive.

suffering from GERD?

GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease =) If you're one the unfortunate sufferers of this disease, there's some good news for you. And I'm not talking about medicine to cure it but an innovation that will let you sleep soundly and not be bothered by the acid reflux symptoms. Presenting the sleep wedge!
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The Incliner Sleep Wedge relieves acid reflux by elevating your head and shoulders, as doctors recommend. The sleep wedge gradually slopes up from nearly flat to a 5" elevation and is designed for sleep comfort. The elevated sleeping position will alleviate pain and discomfort associated with acid reflux, evening heartburn, constricted airways, snoring, sinus irritation, and more. The Incliner Sleep Wedge fits under fitted sheets or on top, is designed for one person in any size bed, and it removes easily when symptoms dissipate. As I said, a nice innovation! =)

game talk ;-)

In my other blog (Issa’s Dollar Earners), I always post the latest happenings in the world of Apple and Mac. I’m an Apple fangirl but the truth is, I’ve never bought anything made from them. Lol! Also, I haven’t made the switch from PC to Mac. Why? Because my tech-savvy brothers say its hard to find Mac games and applications that will run smoothly. But that was then, when other Mac fanatics did not share their work to other Mac users; now’s a different story. Recently I searched the web, and lo! I see loads of FREE Mac games! Yes! So, am I gonna switch now? Hmmm, let me find more free Mac apps then I’d consider the switch more seriously. Abangan! =)

looking for personalized baby clothes?

The PolkaDotPatch.com maybe what you're looking for! The PDP is a funky baby clothes store and unique children's clothing boutique that offers the most unique and fun infant clothing and toddler clothing. Also, their hand-selected items ensures that their kids clothing, children's accessories and baby gifts are always the colorful  designer styles and fashions that parents and gift givers love =) The PolkaDotPatch.com also has the largest selection of colorful unisex baby clothes that you can personalize. So whether you're looking for unique designer baby clothes or unusual handcrafted children's gifts, if you want it personalized, go visit PolkaDotPatch.com -- personalized baby clothes at their best! ^_^

looking for perfect honeymoon place =)

Most of you probably know that my boyfriend of nearly 9 years and I are getting married, God-willing, this coming October =) Our wedding plans are mostly laid out already but we’re still looking for that perfect wedding reception place. We’re also looking for the perfect honeymoon getaway, preferably a place great with snorkeling. So if you know of a travel agent or honeymoon travel deals, please contact us. We would appreciate your help! And oh, honeymoon suggestions are welcome too. Thanks! =)