I’m honestly itching to ride the treadmill or elliptical again. Or to indulge in some sort of exercise other than walking. I miss going to the gym and sweat it out like crazy. Lol. But because I cannot do so at the moment, let me just get the most out of yoga. Yup, yoga. I love Yoga!
But since I have an erratic shifting work schedule and cannot attend a real Yoga class although I’d love to, I’m happy I found a Yoga CD to help me with the exercise. Found the Yoga Zone Posture for Pregnancy five years ago, in one of my mall trips and I couldn’t be more glad.
Specially designed for pregnant women, the CD teaches about stretching exercises that can easily be done. It also includes valuable postures that can be helpful in alleviating back aches which preggy moms frequently experience as well as postures and breathing exercises that are useful during labor.
I have been using this CD since my first pregnancy and I can safely say it has helped me a lot during my labor with my firstborn. With it and with God’s help, I am hopeful that the exercises I’ve learned from this Yoga CD will also help me get through my second delivery easily and safely.
If my son has his Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me to protect him from those pesky mosquitoes and insects, Mom also has her bug shield in the form of Ilog Maria Sting-less, a Citronella based mosquito repellent with Propolis.
On the label it says that Sting-less, being made from natural plant and fruit oils, ”safely repels mosquitoes and other insects.” And indeed, from my experience, it does effectively protect me from those bothersome mosquitoes and maybe unseen bugs.
Like my son’s Shoo Fly, which I also use at times, or like most natural repellent for that matter, this product has the Citronella scent but only much stronger than the Shoo Fly. Even then, it is something I cannot not tolerate.
Direction for use (according to label): Apply on clothing and less sensitive areas of the skin.
Of all the bee products from IlogMaria that I’ve tried, I have to honestly admit that the Propolis Toothpowder is the one product that I don’t like –AT FIRST! Although its not too strong, I don’t like it’s smell when it reaches my mouth (which til now I couldn’t put a name to). Its light brown-grayish powder color is also far from appealing. Most of all, I hated its bitter, crushed-medicine taste. It really tasted horrible at first, that I toyed with the idea of just throwing it away or letting it join my son’s old toys in “our unused things” cabinet.
But reading it’s label, I decided to give it some more tries, which eventually made me realize one important thing: the Ilog Maria Propolis Toothpowder is making my teeth squeaky clean faster than any other toothpaste! No kidding, that was my experience. And I have used it everytime I brush my teeth since then. I have also slowly “forgotten” how horrible it tastes like; really, it’s just a matter of getting used to it (and most of us are so used to flavored toothpaste commercially available).
So after using this product for three months, I can earnestly say I’m satisfied with its performance. It’s natural, it’s effective, it quickly buffs my teeth and keeps my mouth healthy. It’s also economical and affordable. Really suits all my needs! Thank you IlogMaria (and expect me to order more bottles of the toothpowder!).
Ingredients:
Propolis - fights bacteria, viruses and fungi
Calcium powder- gently scrubs your teeth and gums while providing needed Calcium
Baking soda- neutralizes mouth acids
Mint oils- to give you that day-long fresh feeling
Direction for use: Wet toothbrush. Dip into powder. Brush.
This shot was taken in our hotel room during one of our latest family excursions (just in a nearby beach resort).
I got to bring it because I like to use it at night when I want to relax some muscles. The Indigobaby Jar of Love is actually a constant companion, it a permanent resident in my bag. I bring it to the office, to the beach… anywhere!
And do you know that I so love its gentle minty scent that I have developed this crazy habit of massaging it on my temples at night just to have a whiff of it? =) It’s actually soothing to me.
While looking at outdoor décor , I remembered to thank Indigomanila for this little outdoor buddy we trust to care for my son (and us, as well), the Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me insect repellent.
I’m really, really glad that I found this product (and more products from Indigobaby) after trying out the Chicco No Zanza Gel, which is a torture to my olfactory gland. The Shoo Fly smells a bit like The Chicco No Zanza Gel, only that it’s much much milder and that its scent thankfully wears off easily.
Made from Aloe Vera gel, Witch Hazel, Grapeseed Oil, distilled water, and essential oils of Lavender, Rose, Geranium, Citronella and Eucalyptus, the Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me insect repellent is highly effective since I noticed that there really are no insect bites on my son’s skin when I apply this on him, even after a day of exposure. Like other Indigobaby products, it is also gentle on skin and it is very safe as it is 100% natural.
My Rate:4.3
Hands down, the Slumber Spell Bath Salt is one of my favorite Indigobaby products. It is made with Deadsea salt, Epsom Salt and Lavender pure essential oil.
Maybe because of the Lavender oil, I must say that it has a calming scent to it. Actually, the bath salts smell like the rooms in the spa that I frequently visit (when not pregnant, of course!). So this one is really perfect for evening baths when all you wanted to do is relax and drift to peaceful sleep afterwards.
Because it is 100% natural, it is safe to be used in baby’s bath. I am not sure with infants though but I use this on my 4-year old son’s bath. Actually, we share the 300-gram jar I bought. Yup, pregnant me feels safe to use it. Infact, I sometimes use it as a scrub, too (along with the Squeaky Clean Body Wash).
Before I scoot and read about wrinkle cream reviews, lemme rate this product. Again with scale 1 to 5, with the latterl being the highest, I’d rate it a 5. Actually I could rate it more than a 5 -even if that’s already the highest! I just simply love it.
From Wikipedia, Yakult (????, Yakuruto?) is a Japanese probiotic milk-like product made by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of the bacterium Lactobacillus casei Shirota.
In their official website, here’s the history of how this product came about and marketed.
So why is this my subject of the day? It’s because my son loooooves it. So much so that we have to hide our supply (actually, it’s his supply) so he will not consume all of them. 
I am not kidding. There was one time when he finished a pack (and was still wanting some more) in just one sitting! Usually, I buy 3 to 4 packs per week, with each pack containing 5 bottles just for my son. Oh but sometimes, he shares some to us. God bless his heart. But mostly, he can consume it all without our help.
When we were kids, my parents used to buy this for us. They said it contains live, friendly bacteria (probiotics) that are good for the tummy and the immune system. We don’t care about all that info before but we all loved it - actually, we still love it up to now! All we cared was its taste. I loved its taste before as much as my son loves it now. 
Now as a parent, I have a fair understanding about this probiotics thingy and so rather than buying other drinks for my son, I give him Yakult instead. I also feel this is safe for him because it is gluten-free.
And because I am pregnant, I’m going to show everyone something I love to drink –yep before these office furniture make me forget!
Actually, it’s one reason I love being pregnant. *laughs* I could drink more than 2 cups of this but of course, I had to stop myself.
It comes in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Although I also love the vanilla milk taste, it’s the chocolate flavor that I always buy. Can’t just resist chocolate, ey?
I have been using this foundation/powder for quite sometime and I reckon so why won’t I review it. So before I check life insurance online quote, lemme do this now.
Actually, this has been my only foundation/powder eversince the-world-began. Lol. But seriously, I am its loyal user. I only stopped using it (or any commercial beauty products in that case) when I got pregnant.
So you know what the tenor of this review is going to be, judging the time that I have been patronizing this product. And right, I like it.
I like that it is not sticky nor thick. Also because it makes my face look smoother. And then most of all, it doesn’t have the smell of “chemicals.” I also like it because I can apply it like a foundation (with wet sponge) or just like a plain pressed powder (dry sponge).
BTW, according to its label, this product is specially formulated for Asian skins so that must explain why it blends well with my skin tone/type.It is also oil-free and hypoallergenic.
Rate:4
If there’s a Jar of Hope, the Indigomanila line of natural products also has a Jar of Love. A healing balm made of pure Peppermint essential oils, the Jar of Love, according to its label, is good for cough, colds, flu, fever, motion sickness and body aches. It can also be used as massaging balm.
Yup, I have tried it during cough and colds episodes (of Matt and me) and I can very well say it is effective in helping alleviate the symptoms of flu. It certainly helps relieve clogged nose. And because of its cool minty scent, I find it soothing and relaxing. I will also admit now that I’ve tried using it like an eye cream to feel the wonders of peppermint. Oh I’m not really sure I can use it like a wrinkle eye cream since it contains Vitamin E but it still feels okay to me. It’s not as soothing and cooling as the Jar of Hope though but I think I can use it as a wake-upper.
Cold rub? If I ever need a loving rub, or a cold rub, there’s only one for me (or my son or my husband) now- it’s the Jar of Love. I actually bring it almost everywhere I go, including the office or the beach. And like the Jar of Hope or any Indogomanila products I have tried, it is 100% natural so I don’t really need to worry.
Ingredients: Peppermint pure essential oils, Apricot kernel, Jojoba oil, pure beeswax, triple distilled water, Vitamin E
My rating: 5 (like the Jar of Hope).
I’m honestly itching to ride the treadmill or elliptical again. Or to indulge in some sort of exercise other than walking. I miss going to the gym and sweat it out like crazy. Lol. But because I cannot do so at the moment, let me just get the most out of yoga. Yup, yoga. I love Yoga!
