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Review: Store More, Waste Less with Tupperware Fresh Staks (and a Giveaway!)

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You know what I hate the most when it comes to food? Waste. I hate seeing a lot of leftovers in the fridge that never gets eaten until it spoils you have no choice but to throw them away.

I also hate it when people put food in the fridge using random plates and bowls (like what some people here at home love to do, to my dismay!). They’re so unhygienic, not to mention such a waste of space. For a big family, space is oftentimes a big problem for us when it comes to our small fridge.

So, what’s a mom to do? Use food storage products that does the job of keeping food fresh while keeping the fridge organized as well. It was really such a good thing that Tupperware Fresh Staks came to the rescue.

We received two sets of the Tupperware Fresh Staks about a week ago and it really made me so happy. Being such an OC person, I wanted to teach everyone here at home how important proper food storage is and how equally important it is to use food storage products that does its job well.

I happily tried the Tupperware Fresh Staks sets given to us. Let me tell you all about them.

Each Tupperware Fresh Stak has 3 containers. You can buy each of them separately though, if you prefer. They are currently available only in one color, Margarita.

Tupperware Fresh Staks Sizes and SRPs

Medium
Capacity: 1.3L
Dimensions: 27.6 cm L x 13.5 cm W x 6.7 cm H
SRP: Php799

Large
Capacity: 2.2L
Dimensions: 27.6 cm L x 13.5 cm W x 9.7 cm H
SRP: Php899

Jumbo
Capacity: 3.1L
Dimensions: 27.6 cm L x 13.5 cm W x 12.8 cm H
SRP: Php999

Features

  • Virtually air-tight seals keep contents fresh longer.
  • Stackable to maximize fridge space.
  • Comes with handles for easy pulling out of the fridge.
  • Great for storing raw or cooked food, fruits and vegetables in the fridge.

How to Seal the Tupperware Fresh Staks

To ensure that your food remains fresh, you must seal your Tupperware Fresh Staks properly. Here’s how.

Step 1: Place seal, groove over container rim. Press on one corner.

Step 2: Slide thumbs over top of seal edge on opposite corners.

Step 3: Continue to slide thumbs over edges to fourth corner.

To remove the seal, simply lift it from one corner. Then, lift the other three corners, one at a time.

The Verdict

As a work-at-home mom, I normally don’t have lots of time to cook. To save time and effort, I usually cook big batches of food to last for at least two meals. That means that at least half of what I cook gets stored in the fridge until the next meal comes. If I cook in the morning, that means we eat the same food for lunch and dinner. If I cook in the afternoon, then that means we eat the same food for dinner that day and lunch the next day.

Because of that, I need to make sure that food is properly stored so that it will remain fresh and flavorful. I don’t want anyone in our family getting sick because of bacteria circulating in the fridge. Yes, even if you clean your fridge, some bacteria may still remain that can make your family sick. Sometimes accidents happen and something might spill in the fridge causing contamination if your food is not kept tightly sealed in.

I love that there are different sizes of containers because there are days when we might store a lot of leftovers and other days when we only store a few servings. I used the Medium one to store some tomatoes, the Large one to store leftover Beef Nilaga and the Jumbo one to store loaf bread.

I really like that the Tupperware Fresh Staks are stackable because it keeps our fridge really organized compared to random plates and bowls which don’t necessarily fit together and thus occupies valuable space in the fridge. Actually, upon receiving our sets, I immediately tried to put them in our fridge just to see how they would fit because our fridge is not really that big. As you can see below, two of them can fit one on top of the other on the bottom shelf and the other one can fit on the top shelf. All three containers can fit if I remove the shelf altogether but I’m already happy with how it fits now.

I can even fit two more sets if I want to. Now we can store more and waste less!

The Tupperware Fresh Staks are also so easy to open because it has built-in handles that also help in easy handling in and out of the fridge. At the same time, it seals in tight to keep harmful bacteria out and prevent contamination. I can definitely say that our food was kept fresh by the Tupperware Fresh Staks, longer than plates and bowls ever could.

I also love that these products are safe to use and are reusable. I know some people who use containers that need to be thrown out after use and I find that very wasteful.

I guess, if there’s one thing that I would have liked for these products to have though is a variety in colors. Just imagine how organized our fridge would be if I am able to color code everything. Haha!

Overall, I’m really happy with these products and would recommend every household to have them.

Yes, a Giveaway!!!

Well, if you want a set for yourself, you can try and win one right here! Yes, our generous friends over at Tupperware brands is sponsoring One Set of Tupperware Fresh Staks (consisting of 1 Medium, 1 Large and 1 Jumbo size Tupperware Fresh Staks) for 1 lucky winner. All you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter instructions below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
This giveaway is open from June 27 to July 4, 2017. Filipino residents with a valid Philippine address are eligible to join. I will announce the winner here on the blog and also on my Facebook page. NOTE: The winner must be willing to pick up the prize at his or her nominated Tupperware branch.

So, what are you waiting for? Join now! Good luck!

To learn more about Tupperware Fresh Staks and other Tupperware products, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or check their website.

Give Your Child a Pocket Full of Fun with Gardenia Pocket Sandwich

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Even if I’m currently homeschooling my son, Ziggy, I still have two other kids who go to regular school every day. My two daughters may be already in high school now but I can recall all those times when I had to wake up so early in the morning to get them ready for school. That of course, also involved preparing their lunch and snacks for school.

As a busy work-at-home mom, I already has so much on my plate. Sometimes 24 hours is really not enough for me to do everything on my to-do list. There are days when I do need a little help in order to make things easier for me and that includes preparing food for my kids that they can enjoy, whether for school or for the home.

So, when I found out that Gardenia has launched their new Pocket Sandwich, I was really excited about it. You see, Gardenia is the only brand of bread we consume at home because we love how soft and yummy it is. Now that it comes with filling already just makes it a lot easier for me to provide sandwiches to my kids.

Last Saturday, I brought my son, Ziggy, to the Gardenia Pocket Sandwich launch at the Fun Ranch in Pasig.

There he was able to participate in the fun games and surprises that Gardenia prepared for all of us guests.

He was even able to participate in the magic show as one of the magician’s assistants!

Anyway, we found out that day several great things about the Gardenia Pocket Sandwich.

1. They are made with two slices of soft and luscious white bread. They have no edges and are perfectly sealed, making them a convenient snack for the kids and not messy to eat. They are guaranteed safe because these sandwiches are produced in a clean and sanitized environment.

2. The sandwich is baked fresh every day so kids can enjoy chocolate and peanut butter sandwiches anytime and anywhere. We’ve tried both variants and love both of them!

3. Gardenia Pocket Sandwich is easy to carry around in lunch boxes or bags, so kids could bring them to school and enjoy the energizing “baon” during breaktime or in-between playtimes.

4. Gardenia Pocket Sandwich variants are high in iron, which contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin; high in Vitamin B1 that helps release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates; and has vitamin A, which is essential for the function of the eyes.

Gardenia understands the plight of any mom who wants only the best for their kids. And they hope that with these new Pocket Sandwiches, Gardenia can ease off some of the work load from the busy life of a mom. Moms like us would feel good knowing that our kids are eating the right, healthy food that will help them grow up strong and fit. Plus, we don’t have to work so hard to do it!

For only Php 15.00 (SRP), kids can now enjoy the newest Gardenia Pocket Sandwich, available in leading supermarkets and convenience stores near you. For more information and pocket full of fun, like Gardenia on Facebook or visit www.gardenia.com.ph.

Experience Tefal: Live Healthy, Stay Happy

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It’s not easy being a work-at-home mom. With all the responsibilities I have to juggle each day, it’s really important for me to have tools that will help make my life easier. So, when I got an invitation to attend the launch of TEFAL’s “Live Healthy, Stay Happy” campaign at Abenson in Bonifacio Global City last May 12, I knew it was something I couldn’t pass up.

I’ve always known TEFAL as a top brand when it comes to kitchen appliances. But I was pleased to learn that day that the brand is more than that. TEFAL sees the importance of equipping Filipinos with innovative home and kitchen appliances which give them more reasons to embrace their daily tasks and perform them with ease. As a busy mom, this really resonated with me.

TEFAL has developed appliances that are innovative, efficient, and practical. From Electrical Cooking, Food & Drink Preparation, to Linen Care and Home Care, TEFAL gives homemakers like me more time to spend with family and other important things. Check out the different TEFAL small appliances that were displayed for us to try that day.

TEFAL offers various Blenders and Juicers. TEFAL Blenders’ innovative Tripl’Ax Technology maximizes the action of 6 blades with three combined actions — Cyclone Booster, Extreme Mixing and Chunks Killer – to make a perfectly smooth blend. TEFAL’s Infiny Press Slow Juicer on the other hand, offers 35% more juice, 30% more Vitamin C and 75% more antioxidants than using traditional juice extractors to provide naturally genuine vitamin-packed and nutrient-filled juices.

Here you can see some fellow mommy bloggers making fruit shakes using the various blenders. TEFAL’s Corporate Chef, Maria Sonia Astudillo, was there to share some of her healthy recipes. She is a proponent of healthy eating and is the author behind TEFAL’s 2017 Summer Recipe book, Fruity Summer Fest – a collection of fruit smoothies, juices, skewers and dips recipes.

For those of you who like deep frying food, there’s the TEFAL Fry Delight, which is a low-fat fryer with Air Pulse Technology that keeps food crisp on the outside and cooked tender on the inside, all while making usage and post-cooking cleanup fast and easy. I want this because it’s going to make cooking French fries and fish sticks a lot easier and healthier due to less oil needed for frying.

What about a multi-purpose rice cooker? The TEFAL Microcomputer Rice Cooker has an innovative 4-layer ceramic coated pot that has a unique diamond-shaped pattern that contributes to even heat diffusion and better cooking, resulting in tasty and fluffy rice.

But that’s not all! It has several functions too, which allows you to cook different viands, including cake. Yes, cake! Take a look at some mommy bloggers, along with TEFAL brand ambassador for domestic appliances and TV’s Chef Next Door Chef Jonas Ng, below making cake using the TEFAL Microcomputer Rice Cooker. I was really amazed by it.

Aside from the kitchen appliances though, we were also given a chance to try a couple models of TEFAL Irons, which makes use of a TEFAL innovation called the Durilium Soleplate Technology, which makes ironing less of a chore due to its smooth glide, so clothes can be ironed in half the time compared to other irons without it. This is a big deal to me because ironing is my least favorite chore. At least now I can do it in less time and with less effort!

I was really pleased by what I saw in the various demos of TEFAL products that day. I can’t wait to experience TEFAL at home too. If you wish to try TEFAL’s various products and have a happier and healthier lifestyle, you’d be happy to know that selected TEFAL small domestic electrical appliances will be at 20% off from May 10-31, 2017. So, hurry and take advantage of the sale!

TEFAL Small Domestic Appliances are exclusively distributed by Collins International Trading Corporation in the Philippines. For more information about TEFAL promos and the “Live Healthy, Stay Happy” campaign, visit its Facebook page.

2016 Top Ten Posts: Year At A Glance

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Happy new year! Welcome 2017! This article listing my 2016 Top Ten Posts has been on my drafts folder since last week but I only got to finish this now because of all the New Year’s festivities. I really wanted to write a year-ender post to highlight which of my 2016 blog posts you guys loved the most.

So, let me share the top 10  posts based on number of page views this year.

Top 1: List of Philippine-based Planner Sticker Suppliers

I’m assuming this ranked on top because of my fellow planner addicts. Haha! Since I wrote this I’ve learned of more local planner sticker suppliers so I plan to update this list to include them. So stay tuned!

Top 2: Prepare Your Family for Medical Emergencies With PhilCare’s ER Vantage 80 Prepaid Card

This is probably so popular because everybody finds health cards important and useful. I’d suggest visiting PhilCare’s website for updates though.

Top 3: Belo Baby: A Review of Belo’s New Products for the Most Delicate Skin & Most Meticulous Moms

Still loving this product line from Belo. Our kids still use some of the products from this line.

Top 4: My List of Breastfeeding Essentials for Modern Moms

I wrote this post only last month and it got a lot of hits! Let me know if you guys want more breastfeeding-related articles.

Top 5: 5 #SiguradoKa Tips to Prepare Your First-Time School Goer

Pambatang Solmux 200mg has been one of my biggest blog partners this year. I was really happy to share this article with them and the Pambatang Solmux community.

Top 6: Maternity & Nursing Wear at Great Expectations Maternity

I practically live in nursing wear these days. This post reminds me I need to buy more nursing tops!

 

Top 7: #IbalikAngFeeling ng Healthy Skin with Johnson’s Milk & Oats Baby Bath and Lotion

I enjoyed how interactive this product launch was! And we super love this product too.

Top #8: #PlanningForPleasure: Mermaid Stickers (and more!) with Keena Prints’ New Releases

Keena Prints continues to be one of my favorite planner sticker suppliers. You guys should check this out if you haven’t already.

 

Top #9: Review: CocoLine Naturals Skin Care Products (Plus, a giveaway!)

I super loved these products, which I was able to use during my pregnancy. Do read the review!

Top #10: Preggy Diaries 2016: 3D/4D  Ultrasound at Ogusca (Plus, Gender Reveal)

We waited for so long to have the 3D/4D ultrasound so this moment was really exciting for us. So, so, so happy when we found out we’re gonna have a baby boy and that everything about him was perfect!

2016 has been such a blessed year for our family. I spent the first 3/4 of it struggling with my fourth pregnancy and the other 1/4 struggling yet enjoying being mom to our new bundle of joy.

Work-wise, I was blessed with a homebased job that was less hectic than the ones I had in 2015. Further, I gained more income-wise through this blog as well.

But I have to say, 2016 was also the year that my faith in people was restored. Just when you thought you can’t rely on anyone, people (sometimes even strangers!) go out of their way to help you out when you are in need.

I also continue to be extremely grateful for all of you who continue to read my blog posts and follow me on social media. It is because of you that my online home continues to exist. I have big plans for this blog this 2017. I hope you’ll continue to join me on that ride.

bon appeTEA’s Christmas Drinks and All-Year Planner Launch

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Last November 20, 2016, I took my boys with me to attend bon appeTEA’s grand opening of its 35th branch at Kasa Luntian in Tagaytay, which also marks the launch of its Christmas Drinks selection and 2017: bon appeTEA All-Year Planner.

Open daily, bon appeTEA at The Lanai at Kasa Luntian is located in Calamba St., San Jose, Tagaytay. Sporting the brand’s signature modern minimalist interiors, bon appeTEA in Kasa Luntian is a milk tea lover’s haven offering a slew of mouthwatering yet affordable beverages from its statement milk teas and fruit juices to salt and cheese foam blends and frappes, as well as food choices ranging from waffle sandwiches and waffle sundaes to breakfast ramen and rice bowls.

The event was graced by the presence of key executives from bon appeTEA’s mother company, Goldenjoy Franchising, Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer Mr. Antenor “Tenny” Taguba, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Francis Chung, and Chief Executive Officer Ms. Marjorie Reyes, as well as esteemed guests starting with Hon. Vice Mayor Raymond A. Ambion of the Tagaytay city mayor’s office, King Labarda of Alveo Land, and members of the media and blogger community.

Guests who were fans of GMA-7’s “Encantadia” were given an extra treat as Kapuso actor Rocco Nacino, who plays Aquil in the highly rated telefantasya, joined the opening. My son, Ziggy, even got to have a photo opp with him.

Anyway, we were really excited to try out some of bon appeTEA’s new Christmas Drinks selection, which were launched on the same day. There are actually five of them. Each of the 5 special beverages offer health benefits to balance out the major holiday bingeing everyone will be getting into this season.

The selection features:

• Berry Christmas Punch milk tea is a a concoction of Indian flavors mixed with wild berries. It uses assam tea, which contains antioxidants that can decrease the risk of heart attack and strokes, as well as improve blood circulation. The strawberry and vanilla flavors give this drink sweet, tarty notes that blend well with assam tea’s floral and sweetly dry flavor. (Php 90/large cup)
• Honey Winter Solstice milk tea is a mix of sweet comb honey with a slight tang of fruitiness. The assam tea packs a punch of caffeine that makes this drink a perfect morning pick-me-upper to brighten (and sweeten!) up your day. (Php 90/large cup)
• Royal Tropical Plush is a blend of tropical fruits and classic Jasmine tea with a tinge of citrus flavor. Not only does Jasmine tea impart a relaxing fragrance, but it also helps to reduce stress, improve the body’digestive system, and lower cholesterol. The mango syrup and lime syrup add (Php 90/large cup)
• Jack Frost Frappe is a cream-based drink fused with green apple and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Green apples are, in fact, well known for reducing cholesterol and preventing liver and digestive tract issues. (Php 110 for large)
• Mango Graham Frappe is an ode to one of our favorite Filipino refrigerated, no-bake desserts. It is made with fresh milk, mango syrup, crushed graham, vanilla syrup, and sweetener, and then topped with whipped cream and crushed graham. And as we know, fresh milk is one of the best sources of vitamin D which can help the body to better absorb calcium. (Php 110 for large)

For those of you planner addicts like me, here’s another exciting news from bon appeTEA! Starting November 20, 2016, customers can start collecting special holiday stickers to avail the 2017: bon appeTEA All-Year Planner for free. Every purchase of one (1) bon appeTEA Christmas or classic drink is equivalent to one (1) holiday sticker. Customers must collect and affix 18 stickers, comprised of 9 Christmas Drinks and 9 classic drinks, on a promo card to get a planner.

Here’s what the planners look like. They’re available in four different colors.

I was able to take home a green one. Yay!

Part of the Christmas Drink proceeds will be used to donate Noche Buena packages to families in the communities surrounding bon appeTEA branches nationwide. So, by getting the planner, you get to take part in this great initiative too! Hurry because you only have until March 6, 2017 to avail of the planners.

bon appeTEA Christmas Drinks and the 2017: Bon appeTEA All-Year Planners are available at all bon appeTEA branches nationwide. Check them out now!

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