I am a huge fan of anything with mint thus I always feel giddy when November comes just because Christmas is going to start over at Starbucks, hahaha. Anyway, I felt bad the very first time that Peppermint Mocha was not included on their Christmas drink. No judging, please! Those were actually  the days where I wasn't aware that I can just go and simply ask the Barista to whip it up for me since the ingredients used are in season, hahaha! I know I am such a fail. Aside from the drink, I usually go for Belgian Waffle but since there are no other food choices at that time, I just go for the Starbucks Peppermint Brownie (Php 75.00) which is by the way included on their Christmas food.

To cut the really long story short, knowing my love for mint I am pretty sure that all of you will say that I love eating the brownie. Well, I didn't actually enjoyed it that much. I know, I know but I just find the brownie too sweet and too minty for me and the fact that the brownie is chewy but not really *face palm*. Its kind of hard to really explain but all I know is that there are some parts of the brownie that are chewy but there are some which is a little burnt thus the hardness. Maybe I didn't really appreciate the goodness of Peppermint Brownie because I ate it while drinking the Butter Beer.

Overall, it wasn't that bad but as a big fan of anything minty, I am pretty much disappointed. Oh well, better luck next time or I should stick with my usual Belgian Waffle instead.

I can now say that the odds are really on our favor. Hubby and I watched the movie premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire over at Shangri-la Cineplex last November 21, 2013 courtesy of the ever generous Nuffnang Philippines and PLDT Fibr. You already now the drill, I won't be spilling the beans to much just like what I did with Thor 2: The Dark World  but will be giving some hint for the sake of those who haven't watched the movie.

The secret is out and everyone has been blabbing about their Starbucks' Butterbeer experience. Beerbutter is not a part of their usual menu including the Christmas menu but ever since articles about the Starbucks Secret Recipe circulated the WWW a lot of people became curious as to how it would taste like. I am also a little curious on how it taste like so I give in and tried it out after watching the premier of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at Shangri-la Cineplex 3.

Before I even tried it, I saw the recipe on the internet and even posted it in here.For the sake of those who haven't read it yet, I am more than willing to share it again.

Starbucks Butterbeer Recipe (Grande)- Creme Frappucino (base)
- Add 3 pumps of Caramel syrup
- Add 3 pumps of Toffee Nut syrup
- Top with Caramel drizzle

Just so you know, this recipe is only good for the holiday season and that was because of the Toffee Nut syrup. Like what I said, this is not on their menu so you may want to write down the recipe and show it to your Barista just in case they don't have a slightest idea on how to whip up the not-so-secret drink anymore. Although I doubt that your Barista will have no idea on how to make Butterbeer since a lot of people are already ordering this one.

IMHO, I didn't really liked it because I find it too sweet for me. To be totally honest, when I saw the recipe I was like, "whaaaaaat? 3 pumps each of caramel and toffee nut syrup, I'm totally going to die." I still prefer the usual ones and of course the Christmas drinks.

Anyway, I'm going to try another recipe from the list of Starbucks Secret Recipe which really caught my attention and I am really hoping that I am going to love it, haha. As for the movie, I'll be telling you more about it on my next update.

I'm not really into makeup although I must claim that I already mastered the art of lips and blush application, hahaha. Anyway, I'm not sure what caught my attention and I became suddenly interested in really learning how to apply make-up considering that I am currently a SAHM. I'm actually guessing that one of the reason why I want to learn is that I don't want to look "losyang." Come on, I have fats bulging here and there and as of the moment it would be really hard for me to go to the gym or even do 25 minutes of home workout (sorry, Shaun T), simply because I have two (2) toddlers that I need to prioritize. Before you go raising your eyebrows about the workout, I do have my fair share of cardio and that would be walking and walking while carrying my almost 2 years old baby boy.

Gosh! Too much explanation going on, hahaha. Now back to the highlights of this post and that is about my first ever beauty haul. Yes, I don't really go all out when it comes to beauty products.

Here's the list of what I bought including where I bought it and their prices.

1. 24 Pieces Makeup Brush Set (Pink) - Pretty Angel Shoppe for Php 750.00
2. Nichido Final Powder (Pink Glow) - Watson's for Php 150.00
3. Nichido Foundation Stick (Beige) - Watson's for Php 150.00
4. Quick FX Tinted Moisturizer - Watson's for Php 49.00
5. Quick FX No Shine Mattifier - Watson's for Php 89.00
6. Collection Cosmetic Naturally Matt Foundation (Beige) - Landmark, Trinoma for Php 299.00
7. Collection Cosmetic Lasting Color (#8 Sweet Tart) - Landmark, Trinoma for Php 199.00
8. Liptint (No. 2) - A freebie from Pretty Angel Shoppe
9. Purederm Skin Solution Make-up Cleansing Tissue - Watson's for Php 29.75

Momcee has been bugging us about trying out Ababu Persian Kitchen which is located at 75 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila just because she wants us to experience the yogurt sauce that they are serving. I gave in to her request because I am huge fan of Persian cuisine as well as anything that is yogurt.

It is the time of the year where we all wish that Saint Nicholas will give us even one of the many things that we listed on our Christmas wishlist. Personally, I am really not fond of doing any list in particular but somehow making one will make you life easier and organized. Anyway, I am really having a hard time as to what I should put on my Christmas wishlist because as a mother I always make sure that my kids will always be on top of my list. Thus, the so-called wishlist that I have always came out as the kids wishlist. Oh well, let me try and share with you some of the things that I would love to have for Christmas.

• Pink Bicycle
• Samsung NX1000 (Pink)
• Make-up
• Pink Trainer Shoes
• Gym Outfit
• Nail Polish
• Xbox 360 or Wii Fit
• Blog Domain
• Eiffel Tower stuff
• 2014 Planner
• SD Card
• 16 GB Flash Drive
• 1 TB External Hard Drive
• Sony Nex in Pink

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Last 2012, stories about their Iscreamist experience flooded my Facebook feed and even on my Twitter but wasn't able to try it out for myself due to store venue is far from where we live. Anyway, hubby was craving for Rodics' Tapsilog thus we proceed to their Maginhawa branch along with my sister and Tita. Since we are already in the area, we finally decided to do a little food hopping starting off with Iscreamist which is located at 46 D Magiting Street, Teacher's Village, East Diliman, 1101 Diliman District, Quezon City, Philippines.

Hi loves and welcome back to my blog featuring my October 2013 Favorite Series. If you haven't read the first part of this series, which is the October 2013 Favorite Series: The YouTube Channel, then feel free to click the link that I just provided. Anyway, for today I am going to share the most random things that I've been loving for the month of October so be prepared for lots of pictures. If you are ready then let's get started.

My kids and I are fond of watching YouTube and one of them are videos relating to Kinder Joy. For those of you who still haven't encountered this product, Kinder Joy is consist of chocolates - think Ferrero Rocher - and a small toy enclosed in an egg-shaped container.

Hubby and I got to try Kebabers last September of this year, I guess. I wasn't able to do a proper documentation for blogging purposes on our first time since we are both staving that day. I just got out from work and went straight to SM Sky dome to support my husband on their company event. Okay! To cut the very long story, our second time to eat at Kebabers was on their SM Fairview branch.

We ordered 3 pieces Beef Kebab with Cheese Meal, Double Up Peppered Beef Shawarma Bowl and Beef Pichos. As for our drinks, we both ordered for a large root beer.

What's up everyone? Last 30 October 2013, hubby and I went to Resorts World Manila particularly at Cinema 3 to watch the exclusive movie screening of Thor 2: The Dark World In 3D which was made possible by Nuffnang Philippines and Globe. Anyway, we weren't expecting that the movie will be shown in 3D although I already sensed that the movie will be in 3D because of what was written on our tickets.