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If I had the powers of the MAN of STEEL for one (1) week, I would use it to remove all the nuclear reactors in the world to make our planet a better and safer place to live.

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Would you like to win movie prizes and limited edition Superman premium items? Well, you can! All you need to do is buy any Superman-marked Schick razor packs to snag these cool treats! So what are you waiting for?

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Per DTI-NCR Permit No.1843 Series of 2013.

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Nutramedica Introduces Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack

I really wanted to attend this event because I’ve been using Novuhair 2-in-Pack for more than a month now, and it’s showing good results. The scar line on my head which was the result of an open-head surgery I had in 2004 and which had not grown hair for 9 years started growing hair. See my review of Novuhair 2-in-1 Pack. In that review, I expressed my hope for Nutramedica Inc. to come up with a Novuhair conditioner to complement their herbal shampoo and topical scalp lotion. Hurray, because I finally got my wish! They have finally launched their Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack!

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Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack (Herbal Shampoo 200ml, Topical Scalp Lotion 200 ml and Herbal Conditioner 200 ml), SRP Php4,980 per pack

The product launch was held at Citybest Seafood Garden Restaurant in Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City last Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Present at the press conference were Dr. Rica Silva-Mallari, Dr. Eleuterio “Bunny” Bernardo, Ms. Mae Velilla, Ms. Gwendoline Ruais and Mr. Fanny Serrano.

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Left to right: Gwendoline Ruais, Fanny Serrano, Mae Velilla, Dr. Rica Mallari, Dr. Bunny Bernardo

Dr. Rica Mallari talked about common hair problems, treatments and solutions, while Dr. Bunny Bernardo gave a brief talk on the history and evolution of Novuhair and the release of their new and improved Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack.

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The Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack will now give Novuhair users the complete hair experience with a shampoo that nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair follicles, a conditioner that softens hair strands, and a topical scalp lotion that helps prevent hair loss by improving blood circulation to the scalp and increasing nutrients.

Fanny Serrano’s Experience with Novuhair

Fanny Serrano (more popularly known as “TF” in Philippine show business) vouches for the effectiveness of Novuhair. When he was 40 years old, he experienced a balding problem that affected his self-esteem. He tried different hair grower treatments and special shampoos (even the shampoo for the horse) and took hair grower capsules, but they didn’t work. He eventually had to wear wiglets/toppers to cover up his baldness until a friend recommended Novuhair.

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After two months of using Novuhair, TF’s excessive hair fall stopped. He then called Nutramedica to tell them how pleased he was with their product. After 3 years of using Novuhair, he now has thick, soft and shiny hair.

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Everyone had a fun time listening to TF’s testimonial as he gave a funny account of his serious hair loss problem using terms such “parang me nag-away na pusa” to refer to the many strands of hair on his pillow every time he gets up in the morning. TF strikes me as a genuine sincere person so I believed him when he said that Novuhair revived his crowning glory; that made me want to use Novuhair for a long time, too.

What Gwendoline Ruais Has to Say about Novuhair

Being a beauty queen, model and host, Gwendoline has to look her best all the time, and one of the things she has to do meet the demands of her projects is to change her hairstyle often which ultimately damaged her hair and scalp and caused her to have dry, limp and lifeless hair. Using a special shampoo and conditioner only worsened her hair condition until she learned about Novuhair from Ms. Cory Quirino. Gwendoline now enjoys the all-natural goodness of Novuhair and the tender loving care it gives her hair.

What Makes Novuhair 3-in-1 a Cut above the Rest

The effectiveness of Novuhair is backed up by a clinical trial conducted last year by renowned hair and scalp expert Dr. Rica Mallari. This study showed a 100% success rate among the volunteers. There was no progression of hair loss and no decrease in hair shedding in all subjects. None of them experienced side effects from using Novuhair, too.

Novuhair is made with natural ingredients that do not have harmful side effects. Some of the active natural ingredients of Novuhair are as follows:

• Moringaoleifera or malunggay helps restore the skin’s condition and prevent falling hair.
• Prunusamygdalus or sweet almond oil easily penetrates the hair shaft and follicles, relieving hair dryness and itching and providing nourishment to the hair to promote hair growth.
• Panax ginseng improves blood circulation to the scalp.
• Ginger is also a hair bulb nutrient and stimulant.
• Aloe is an effective agent for hair growth and the prevention of falling hair.
• Lavender helps relieve itching.
• Rosemary contains properties that help combat dandruff and disinfects the scalp.
• Lemongrass helps clean the scalp’s pores.
• Peppermint slows the growth of bacteria and fungi, aside from having a relaxing effect on the muscles.

The Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack is available at all Mercury Drug and Watsons stores nationwide. Suggested retail price is P4,980. Call 413-6570 or 0922-883-0575 and visit www.novuhair.com for more details. Like them on Facebook: Novuhair Official or follow them on Twitter @NovuhairUpdates.

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Lovely Pair of Sandals from Shoebox & ME

I have been eyeing Shoebox & ME in Robinsons Galleria for a long time but never had the courage to enter the shop because I thought they are selling expensive shoes. I was content catching a quick glimpse of the items each time I pass by the store. I finally decided to get inside the store and try a few of their items last year because I badly needed new shoes to wear for an event I’d be attending the next day. I ended up buying a pair of stylish black wedges that I now wear to church every Sunday. Last April, I went there again to look for a new pair of sandals that I’d be using for our Davao trip, and here’s what I bought.

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This green pair of Shoebox & ME sandals is fashionable, comfortable and light, and it’s priced at less than Php1,000. Upon closer inspection, I also noticed these sandals’ beautiful sole.

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I love wearing these sandals because they look good on my feet and the color complements my skin tone. I actually think they make my feet look sexy.

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I learned from talking to the staff that Shoebox & ME is a Filipino-owned company and that their shoes are made in Marikina. That made me want to buy more shoes from them. Next time, I’ll snag a chic pair of ballerina flats.

Shoebox & ME
3rd Level, Robinsons Galleria
Quezon City

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Cif Cream Review and Giveaway!

In a Mother’s Day event I attended last May 11, 2013, I learned more than 100 ways to use Cif Cream. Cif Cream is a revolutionary non-scratch surface cleaner that helps moms everywhere achieve clean, beautiful homes. They said it gets even the most stubborn dirt and stain out of practically any surface. All you need to do is pour a little amount of Cif Cream onto a sponge or directly onto the area you’re going to clean, rub gently and rinse or wipe the product off. That’s easy!

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I wanted to see for myself how effective Cif Cream is using the free product samples they gave away to everyone present at the event. You see, we have an area in our kitchen that I’m not really proud to show to people who visit our home. The kitchen tiles beside our gas stove has accumulated splashes and grease stains over the years. Our helper made several attempts to clean the area using detergent powder and dishwashing liquid, but all her efforts failed. When she used Cif Cream, however, she was able to completely eliminate the stain on the kitchen tiles.

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Imagine my happiness when I saw our kitchen tiles squeaky clean again! It took our helper less than 30 minutes to do the job!

The next day, I asked our helper to use Cif Cream again on our aircon grille using an old toothbrush, and lo and behold, our old aircon looked brand new again!

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Notice how sparkling clean the grille of our 8-year-old aircon is!

Now, Pensive Thoughts’ readers will also get the chance to try the effectiveness of Cif Cream in their own homes because I’ll be giving away two gift packs containing several 250ml bottles of Cif Cream (Lemon variant).

Important:

• This giveaway is open to Metro Manila residents only.
• This giveaway starts today and ends on June 2, 2013, 12am, EST.
• The winners will be notified via email after the giveaway has ended. If the winners have not contacted us within 48 hours, then new winners will be drawn.
• Winners must come and meet me in Ortigas to claim their prizes.

Good luck!

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Mother’s Day Celebration at Burgoo

After church last Sunday, we went to Burgoo at Robinsons Galleria to celebrate Mother’s Day. There were seven of us who went: my parents (Justin’s lolo and lola), my younger sister, Justin, me, hubby and our helper. Burgoo has an ongoing promo in partnership with BPI for which we got two free items (Gambas al Ajillo and Louisiana Pizza) for the following items that we ordered: Supreme Sampler, Linguini with Clams and Carbonara.

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Happy Mother’s Day to Nanay and me!

Free Food!

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Gambas al Ajillo

These are prawns sautéed with olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, cilantro and chili flakes. This Gambas al Ajillo was quite different from what I’ve had in the past because this one’s saucy and had mushrooms. I love mushrooms, so I couldn’t complain, and the serving was huge, so everyone was able to taste this, except the little boy.

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Louisiana Pizza

This is one of my favorites at Burgoo. Louisiana Pizza has grilled chicken cubes, red bell peppers and garlic slivers in white sauce. Everyone liked it. I couldn’t help but notice, though, how the pizza dough was thicker than usual and how it had lesser toppings, quite unlike the Louisinana Pizza we had last year during our graduation blowout at Burgoo for our son.

Our Orders

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Supreme Sampler (Large), Php595.00

This Supreme Sampler was loaded! It had buffalo wings, cheddar cheese fries, mozzarella sticks and onion rings. Our son enjoyed the mozzarella sticks, while I had a grand time munching on the crunchy onion rings. The rest of the family was busy with the buffalo wings. I wasn’t able to try the cheddar cheese fries, though.

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Linguini with Clams (Large), Php595.00

Linguini with Clams is linguini pasta with clams sautéed in olive oil and garlic and tossed in a special clam broth. According to my sister, this seemed tasteless at first, but its full flavor came out after she has eaten more. What an interesting description!

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Carbonara (Large), Php595.00

I didn’t bother touching this anymore because I was already full. The little boy had a little of this, and he seemed to like it. His lolo, my Tatay, said both pasta dishes were okay.

Our Mother’s Day celebration at Burgoo was a Happy Burpday because every tummy was full and happy.

Burgoo American Bar & Restaurant
4th Level, Robinsons Galleria
Quezon City
Telephone No.: (02) 633-6256; (02) 633-9565

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