First Time to Make Coconut Macaroons

Since this would be my first time to make coconut macaroons, I have asked for help from my Auntie to make it. Everytime she has occasions, I always see from her table coconut macaroons which are really very yummy. I am even drooling now literally as I write this post. She volunteered to buy the recipes needed since I don't know and get the things needed since I also don't have them. I just gave her money so that she can buy to the grocery store.

I WAS VERY EXCITED!




The recipes needed where dessicated coconut, sugar, eggs, raisins, condensed milk & etc. I know we have our own versions of this so this is ours.

My auntie borrowed materials that we need from a relative of her who is also fond of making coconut macaroons. The things she brough are toaster and small metal cups.As you can see, we all lovem macaroons.

Anyways, I helped her prepare all the materials especially in mixing the ingredients & putting the mixed material in the toaster. She was the one who is in charge id the coconut macaroons is already baked.


I am so happy to achieved this! I am hoping I can do this again alone without the help of others.

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Struggles of Having Skin Allergy & My Remedies

March 2014, when I noticed my skin having red patches. It isn't just red patches at all but along with it is that itchiness I felt and it really spreads all over my body. I didn't mind it at all at first. I asked my colleague about it and she recommended me an over-the-counter drug which I bought right after my shift. I bought I guess 5 quantities of the drug and it is called anti-histamine. That was my first time hearing the word so I assumed that it was because of my histamines. But don't worry because I already did a little reasearch about it. But to tell you honestly, until now the cause is still UNKNOWN.

My main purpose of writing this experience of mine is to share it with you guys because there might be some of you who are experiencing this as well.  Below is a sample picture of my skin allergy breakout. It attacks when I am already at home from work. I work night shift BTW. 

As I have mentioned, my first remedy for this skin allergy is an over-the-counter anti-histamine drug. I have spent quite big money since it is really kinda expensive. I didn't think of going to a doctor yet. I didn't consider going to a doctor yet because it thought I it just a minor issue. Until such time that it keeps coming back day after day and I have been so dependent already the drug everytime ai have breakout. It really sucks especially it goes to my face. I also find it hard to breath. I heard cases like these already from people I know but they are already okay. Weeks passed by, I just can't ignore it anymore. 

I have another colleague who had skin allergy. She was sent home and was advised to see a dermatologist. I asked her about it and she said that the dermatologist advised to her to put a calamine lotion to the areas with hives on it to relieve the itchiness. So I asked her again where I could buy it and she recommended to me she bought one in Watsons. 

The cost of this Calamine Lotion I bought is less than P50.00 pesos. I use it as an alternative with the anti-histamine drug. 

It helped but not that much because as time passes by, my skin allergy has became chronic. this is the very moment I have decided to see a specialist to the nearest hospital in my place. 

The doctor asked me allergy-related questions. Base from his questions, it has nothing to do with the food I eat. I also told the doctor this is the first time I experienced this problem. We are not sure yet if it is  because of my work environment or if I am allergic with drugs etc. 

He advised me to not take anti-histamines anymore because I am supposed to undergo a Skin allergy Test after I week I comsulted with him. He gave me some Skin Allergy Tips and a cream as well. I didn't pay for the consultation fee because I am covered Intellicare.

Miracolously, after 2 weeks from the day I consulted with the doctor, my skin allergy didn't come back anymore. I am really thankful to God that I don't have to suffer this skin allergy anymore. 

Kojie San Cleanser + Toner

Initially, the reason I bought this product is that it is because it is 2 in 1 wherein it is a cleanser and at the same time a toner. I have been using this for two months now and it really helps removing dirts in my skin and keeping it fresh & soft. I do my buying in Watsons for my beauty products. 

I like the how the product is presented. It is color pale blue so it is not painful if you look at it. The product doesn't ran out right away. I use it everyday but I only ran out of this like after a month from buying it. So you can really say you have saved both time and money. 

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I have heard about this product I think last year through a celebrity I am following in instagram. I became curious until then what this product has to offer. So I did some research in the internet about this and I read a lot of reviews coming from my fellow bloggers. I finally decided I must give it a try.

I bought this product in Watsons. This is just actually a 60mL for only P109.00 which is kinda expensive but we will see. I used my SM Advantage card but it is not really mine though (it's mom's) so I will earn points in purchasing it. 

I want to see what's in it for me espcially now that I am having a skin allergy. (I will post about it.) I am still on my day 2 from the day I used it so I can't tell yet the difference. Until now, I am still using the cosmo soap as my body regimen and along with that I also use Johnson's Baby Milk bath.  

"This gentle, soap-free cleanser was originally formulated for dermatologists, specifically for everyday cleansing of even the most sensitive skin. 

- Soothing, non-irritating cleanser ideal for face hands and body. 

- Helps skin retain needed moisture

- Rinses easily and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and healthy

- Mild enough to cleanse a baby's delicate skin"

As per directions, you can use it with or without water. Amazing right? Or it is just me that first heard about this ever. HAHAHA. 

DIRECTIONS:

For use without water: Apply a liberal amount of cleanser to the skin and rub gently. Remove excess with a soft cloth, leaving a thin film in the skin. 

For use with water: Apply cleanser to the skin and rub gently. Rinse. 

At the back of the label you will see what will get from using this product. 

I am really looking forward to see the effect it will bring me. 

How I Do It: Mouthsore Treatment

Getting mouthsore has been part of my life. Ever since I was young I get like small and big sizes of mouthsore and even anywhere in my mouth. There are a lot of reasons why it appears. My mom would tell me it is because I don't brush my teeth three times a day. Well, I admit I really don't brush my teeth that often. I am so lazy doing it. I also get mouthsore when I chew and my gums will be touched all of a sudden. Until now, I would still get mouthsore. 

I don't care about it before. I just wait for it be healed as time passes by like a week depending on the size of the mouthsore. However, during that time I can't eat poperly and even brushing my teeth. It also gives me low self-esteem. While waiting, it's really painful. You are really going to suffer. there's a reason why I would rather wait. It's because the I don't want to use the mouth sore solution because it is really painful. I use a certain mouthsore solution that is available in some of our drugstores here in my area. 

The instructions written is to "Wet a piece of cotton apply the affected area and let it stay for 20 seconds, then gargle it with water." That 20 seconds I could say the worst part of my life. My mom would force me to use this solution to heal it because it is really effective. It is also not that expensive. 

Even though that it is painful when applied, I chose to use it now because it really helps my suffering. I just need to be brave everytime I use it. After the application though, you can really feel change. The wound heals. 

The New 10 Peso Coin

In the Philippines before, we don't have a P10.00 coin. There are just the one peso and five peso Long with the cents. Until a new 10 peso coin was introduced. That was years back. Now, there's this new face of 10 peso coin. It has the same size with the old 10 one but the design is new. I noticed this when my boyfriend bought a food from a vendor and the change is this. This really amazed me. I am not sure when it was circulated but maybe for sometime now.

                      

If we try to differentiate the old 10 peso coin and the new one, in the old coin we could see two Philippine Heroes who are Apolinario Mabini and Andres Bonifacio. In the new coin, there is only Andres Bonifacio on it. At the back of the new coin you will see the quote "Dangal at Kabayanihan" wherein you will also see the signature if Andres Bonifacio. 

       

Check out the pictures I took for these 10 Philippine peso coin. The new one is still shiny. 

       

Cosmo Skin Whitening Soap (Glutathione+Alpha Albutin+ClairBlanche+Papain)

I don't have a permanent soap for my face and body. I just pick whatever I feel I want to buy in the grocery store. So I can't can't really say if the product is effective or not. So I said to myself, I should stick to one soap only. And so I did. Last month When I went to Watson's in JY Square Mall in Cebu City I happened to see this Cosmo skin soap along with other soaps being sold. At first I was thinking I am going to buy what I used to buy but then I just said "Lemme try this" without a recommendation from any of the sales lady (because usually they encourage you to buy this because of blAh blah). 

I bought this Cosmo Skin Whitening Soap at Watson's for a price of P140.00. It is quite pricey. Isn't it? I took the risk. I bought this last month. For this month of April I already bought another one because I dont't have it anymore, I used my SM Advantage Card so I can earn points. Yes, you can use SM Advantage Card there. When I got home after work, I opened the box and I was surprised because the soap is inside the plastic. Sealed. But from there you can already smell something which is really okay unlike other soap that has a very strong smell that can irritate your nose. 

In my one month of usage, I can see and feel some changes. It worked for my face and body so far. My skin became lighter and smooth. It is true. I willl post pictures in my next post for this to show. I didn't take any glutathione yet. I am still saving and planning for it. Yes, because I want to achive something for myself. My mom also noticed the change. She wondered what soap I am using. This really helps. I don't have any pimples with this one. But we also need to take note that we should also eat healthy foods, take vitamins, don't expose your skin under the sun and enough rest combined with this soap. Because it would be nonsense if we just rely on the soap itself. 

Expensive, yet effective. 

-maller <3