Among the new products launched by Human Heart Nature in September 2012 is a Powder Fresh Scent of its 100% Natural Deo – now with better, longer protection that lasts all day!
Just like the classic deos (I used the Pink Blossom before), this is still 100% fee from harmful chemicals. It is formulated to better keep up with an active lifestyle.
I am ordering this and looking forward to sticking to it. I used the Pink Blossom variant for awhile (went through 2 bottles) but it didn’t give me the 24-hour protection I needed. Meaning, that at some point towards the end of the day, I got to be a bit smelly if I sweated a lot. I didn’t get embarrassed by it or anything, it wasn’t too bad. This happened during summer too so that probably explains why. It was still enough to make me switch back to a commercial brand (Dove) but I will be giving this a try now that there’s a new formulation.
My Mom’s been using the Aloe Fresh scent until now, and she hasn’t complained about it. I guess our bodies respond differently to these products, specially since they are all natural.
Contact me for Human Heart Nature orders. I might throw in free shipping if you order >500 pesos worth of products.
That investment I took home with me from Robinson’s Magnolia? Well I got myself a Trollbeads bracelet Starter kit:
I got it as a way to celebrate my first time to go out malling in 3 weeks. I have been off work for three weeks while I get my herniated disc treated. When I go out, it’s only to the hospital for therapy. I’ve been to pick up my mom at the office too, but that’s just about it. This first outing was bittersweet. I learned that I still can’t go malling. My back would hurt after very few minutes of walking. Maybe if I can bring a stool wherever I go I can make it work. Maybe not.
Unintentionally, I chose a Murano glass bead that was the same as the one featured in their above ad. The Purple Stripes. The starter kit normally comes with the chain, a basic lock, and one Sterling silver bead. For this promotional, they threw in a glass bead for free (additional bead costs 1595 PHP).
Here’s mine (but it looks so much nicer in person):
It costs more than I’ve ever spent on any piece of jewelry. That’s probably because all I have are costume jewelry and very few are of gold, silver, or with real precious stones. No heirloom material, until now.
I plan on adding more beads to mark special occasions or events in our lives. I’ll also probably upgrade the lock someday. I’m also hoping this won’t be the only bracelet I’ll have from Trollbeads. I could either move on to another one, or maybe even get a necklace too.
Anyway, I spent a lot of time on the Trollbeads Universe site last night. They have a catalogue of their past and present designs there. Videos from their recent World Tour promotion are also posted.
They also have a Jewellery Box feature for customers to put together the beads they own. One can also personalize the name and description of the beads once added to your jewellery box. What a way to truly say that every story has a bead.
I love my Trollbeads and Alfred and I will keep adding to it
Friday. In other parts of the world, they are already pre-ordering iPhone 5. As for me, well, it was just another day.
Or maybe it wasn’t.
Used the services of City Delivery to order lunch from The Chocolate Kiss Café.
Chicken Kiev w/ Mashed Potatoes for me, Hickory Smoked Spareribs for him. Eggplant Parmigiano to share. We washed it down with some orange juice, and iced coffee (cold brew).
I went to therapy at 5PM, Alfred went with me. There’s some progress there, but no breakthroughs. Yet. The plan was to go malling after, so I could practice walking more. Dinner and scouting for a new wallet for Alfred was on the agenda.
It was our first time at the new Robinson’s Magnolia and we’ll definitely be back. There was a long queue at the parking entrance considering it was already 7PM when we got there. It wasn’t hard to get a slot near the mall entrance though.
We walked around for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before I felt like needing to rest. Up on the main floor, we asked a security guard if they had a wheel chair we could borrow, but there was none.
Inside the mall, Alfred looked around while I sat at the Nike/Adidas area. Saw a nice sporty tote bag that I would have bought if it was in a dark color. Near the escalators I saw racks of cellphone cases. Ended up getting a protective case for my iPhone. It’s much like the Otter cases (in principle) but the brand is Swisstech and a lot less expensive. I’ve dropped my phone so many times and probably will be dropped again, so a better case was definitely justified. And it’s in violet.
As it happens, because I wanted so badly to find another seating area when we got up another floor, we went in to the Shoe Salon. On our way out, we had a paper bag containing a pair of shoes. Guess whose?
It’s really quite comfortable, and the only one in my size out of maybe 4 pairs I inquired about. And it’s not too high, no danger of damaging my back worse than it’s already been.
If I wasn’t aching to get seated again, I probably would have resisted the temptation of buying those sandals. Or, if the mall had more sofas and chairs available on every floor, that would have saved me a lot of trouble. Of course there’s no room for rustic furniture in a modern mall, but they had those black leatherette sofas in one floor, why couldn’t they put them everywhere else?
We went up yet another floor but didn’t find anything interesting for Alfred. We did note that there are plenty more shops waiting to open up. Then I saw a store I had not seen in any other mall before. We went in, joked around a bit (with each other, and with the staff), and walked out with what I’d like to call an investment. To find out what it is, you’ve got to come back some other day.
I will show you what we had for dinner though, from the Adobo Connection at the food court:
Looks good? I wish they tasted as good too, but they didn’t. We tried Kuya’s Fried Mix Adobo and Chicken Adobo sa Gata. Neither tasted right for me. It did taste better when you add more vinegar, but it still lacked a distinctive adobo taste for me. Funny, the Adobo Connection website claims that they were voted as the pinakamasarap na Adobo in the Metro by a show in GMA News TV.
At the end of the meal we agreed that we won’t be eating there again. But maybe we should give them another chance. I’d like to taste the Adobo Rice, or maybe even the Adobo Spaghetti. Hmm. We’ll see.
So do you think it was just another day? Perhaps not.
I’ve been spoiling myself just because it’s my birthday month. The day before my birthday, I used my Zalora birthday coupon for P250 off to purchase these:
Meet Maty and her sisters. Yes, she’s a matryoshka doll. Pop it open to reveal her sisters:
Aside from utter cuteness, do you know what else makes this set awesome? It’s actually a set of measuring cups. Yeah-huh. My new measuring buddies.
I also got two bottles of Orly nailpolish. Matte Couture and Basket Case.
So now I have pink nails!
It was a smooth transaction with Zalora. I love that they have the COD option for payments. They’re the only online seller I know who accepts Cash on Delivery, unless you consider meet-ups as COD too (which I guess, in a way, is no different).
I was quite surprised to receive a confirmation call within 15 minutes of ordering. I would have loved for delivery to have happened the very next day, but on the third day isn’t bad.
What do you think of my Zalora birthday loot? Do you like painting your nails? I don’t do it too well, hihi
*Text and photos for this post are from the Human Nature Facebook page. I can personally attest to the Elemi wash, Purifying Facial Scrub, Moisturizing Night Cream and the Sunflower Beauty Oil because I use all of those. Once I finish my current tube of BB cream, I’ll be switching over to the Day Fluid and get either the face powder or the foundation from the mineral make up line for coverage. Will also switch to the Balancing Toner once my big bottle from Forever Flawless is all used up. Let’s go natural and organic, let’s patronize Filipino products, Let’s go Human Nature!
Leave a comment with your contact details if you wish to order directly from me, or click on the image of my 10% off voucher that I’ll be posting at the bottom of the post to order directly from the Human Nature website.
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