RAW Juicing On The Go

These days finding time to concoct or to make my own raw smoothies or juices have honestly become a chore. I would rather take the time and make my baby's food and be done with it. :) So, I am ever grateful and thankful to Rawlicious Green Smoothies for having come to light!

I just found out that they are finally delivering "already-made" raw green juices all the way to Alabang and right at my very doorstep! You are a true blessing indeed for giving us health nuts an even easier access to living a healthier lifestyle. There is no excuse anymore. :)

On another note, not only do I care for myself, but being an eco-loving mom as well, I care just as much for the world we live in and always try to do my part. I make it a point to give back the used plastic bottles on their next delivery because they in turn donate it to the right recycling facility. So there you have it! "Fitting two needs with one deed!"

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Here's to a greener mind, body and soul!

What simple yet inspiring "green deeds" have you done! Do share it with me!

Infinite Blessings Beautiful Soul!

Om Namah Sivaya!

My Product Must Haves At hOMe

As an Earth-loving parent I choose using only natural and organic products both for my family's whole physical well-being and the whole household! In our own little way, beginning at our home, this is how we lessen our carbon footprint in the environment and feel in the pink of health safely at the same time!

My yummy must haves that I stock up on! My My eco-friendly household must haves! What are your "green" must haves? :)

A X'mas Recycled

Apart from being conscious of trees being cut down just to make paper, and being torn and thrown away anyway, I figured this Christmas, wrapping paper (after spending on them), will just as well be ripped up. So what better way to make use of old newspapers and ribbons saved up from other previous occasions.. After all, it's the thought and what's inside that counts.. :)

GreenFriends Tree Planting

Small and simple acts from each and everyone of us create new beginnings!
Karma points to all Green beings for helping give back to mother Earth!

Where We Love Is Home

Angelo and I just recently purchased our very first home. This is how it looks in the front. I am so happy, and excited to share this piece of news. It's not a house mind you, but instead, a spacious 3- bedroom old-fashioned condo. The third room is a spacious loft.

During the 80's, the cut of the units were much, much bigger compared to the modern units being sold now. Hence, this is where we feel lucky. Instead of feeling all boxed up in a tiny room, we have amples of space. Also, no elevator rides for us (which is great), just a friendly flight of stairs that lead to the top most floor which is the 3rd floor.


Both pictures on top is all I could show you for now. The front and top most part is where our future sacred space is located, and it extends all the way until the 4th window that you see. Also, that's the parking garage just below it with the dilapidated sides which we will fix just as well. The length, width and height of the place is very ideal for us. Truth be told, we were never really comfortable living in a high rise building of 30 or 40 stories!

The pics already give you an idea of how ruined it is, and how the crumbling of the walls and roof come with age and lack of maintenance. What we saw on the inside was just the same-- a major wreck! A run down, beaten up, and uncared for waste of space. Some people may not even give this place any chance at all after seeing it. Well, not for us. Aside from the major wreckage, Angel and I saw huge potential. We saw a hidden possibility lurking somewhere in there waiting to be let out. What we saw has given us the inspiration to build a simple home that will be eco-conscious, cost-efficient and low-maintenance. All this without compromising on our preferred style which is "minimalist, loft-living inspired."

With our independent lifestyles, Angel and I are all "fired-up" with aesthetic yet practical ideas to create one "GREEN" home.
This will be the biggest renovation of our young lives! :)

Another major reason that contributed to our choice of living here, is the area in which it is situated in. It doesn't feel like living in urban jungle Manila. To access our neighborhood, you have to go through a wide road which is about 1 km long. Being this far away from the hustle and bustle of the main expressway, a sort of peace and solace start to find you the moment you enter. Plants and trees lead you inside. And in the mornings, birds chirping greet you as you wake. Having been born and raised in the provincial part of Philippines, this is as close to home as I will ever feel. Someday though, Angel and I hold that promise of moving back to where I grew up and live a quiet, natural life. But that is in the distant future and an entirely different blog to be told.

With this comfortable and homey place that we have found, a community that is not so big and family-oriented come with it. This is ideal for us since we definitely plan on starting a small and unspoiled family in the near future.

If this is living in the big bad city, this is where we choose to be. This is a place we can call home.

I am smiling big as I write this blog. One day I'll post pics of our new and humble abode. Meanwhile, stay tuned for more on my blog! :)

Love and Peace to all!!

To Market, To Market

Angel and I just came off Sunday mass and decided to visit the Legaspi market in Makati. We have heard of the place but this was our very first visit. What can I say? It's a bazaar with more of the healthy stuff. I have already seen some of the retailers in bazaars I've been too, but this time this was a mix of everything. Since shopping in bazaars is one of my favorite past times, being in this market gave me that same feeling-- I was all revved up! =) Seeing all the green and organic produce of fruits and vegetables made me even more enthusiastic. I especially went gaga over other products (I have not seen and heard of yet) that are local, made out of natural ingredients, handmade and recycled. Why does this get me all excited? I guess it has something to do with my husband and I trying our best to be one of those "beings" doing their part in attaining a green and ecological lifestyle, and therefore, also supporting sustainable jobs. I know it sounds kind of "over-the-top," but I believe that in this day and age, this becomes part of our responsibility to help out the world and the people living in it in our own small way. It truly is great to know and see how many Filipinos now are also doing their duties to help preserve the community just by being "greener beings." Their zest for life through conscious living and awareness of environment is so contagious, it truly is inspiring!

As I was going around eagerly, I felt like I wanted to try, taste and buy almost everything that was in there. Amidst the scorching heat, merchants still went about their way smiling and offering free taste tests that were hard to resist on my part. =) I didn't even care about the sweat that was coming out of me profusely! And surprisingly, even my husband enjoyed spending time with me over there and didn't even mind the hot spell.

To start off, I bought sunblock and body oil from my favorite Indigo Baby line (They are always present in every Bazaar and now I know, even in the Legaspi Market). It's all natural, chemical- free and smells divine. I'm here with co owner Denise. Don't ever stop producing your stuff my dear yogi friends Monica and Denise and more power to you guys!

Then, I found my way over to the green side. Time to stock up my fridge on the good stuff that lately, Angel and I have been fond of eating. They are: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Spinach, Pechay, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Ampalaya and Camote! I also bought our favorite fruits of Banana, Lanzones, Kiat Kiats, and Pears! =)

Still on the green side, because of the sweltering heat I decided to go to the Rawlicious corner and treat myself to a Hella Green smoothie. Its a mixture of coconut water, raw spinach, mango and banana. It tastes absolutely yummy! What a great healthy drink to snack on to energize you.

After much going around and buying some useful things for the home and kitchen, Angel and I decided to take a break and go for lunch. We separated ways since he already knew what he wanted. I, on the other hand decided to go to the edgy veggie joint for a light and healthy meal.

Finally the heat was almost unbearable that we decided to call it a day. But before heading back to the car I made two more quick detours. I went over to the Chlorophyll booth to get my Almond nut milk. Just so you know, healthwise, this drink brings out your good cholesterol and is great for the heart. And lastly, for my easy and tasty cooking needs, I went over at the Herb's Best stall to get my Sinigang and Pang-gisa mix. It's free of msg, and preservatives which is how I like it. =)

After much grocery and shopping in one venue, I could say that today has been one of my very fruitful Sundays. I left content and happy. Going to market on Sundays truly feels very therapeutic and less stressful. This certainly beats going to the mall on the weekends.

Here's to looking forward to another productive weekend!! Cheers!



P.S thank you my darling Angel for some of the candid shots! =)