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I asked this question before in my other blog: “What facial or beauty regimens are done before going to bed?”

Most replied with the basic things to do before sleeping: washing the face with just soap.

There those who answered more, like using toners and moisturizers to keep the facial skin soft and supple.

I know, there are basic steps one needs to do on daily basis to be able to avoid acne treatments in the long run. Those who opt to get these services are not just women but men too. Surprising, isn’t it? Not so because there are men, even years ago, who have their nails done in a barber shop and clear nail polish on their fingernails but this is another story.

Times have changed. With so much pollution and dirty air, people are more conscious now of taking care of their skin. That does not just limit to the women but to the men as well.

As a matter of fact, some men are called “metrosexual” now, for they do not shy away from beauty regimens that mostly were for women only years ago like having facial treatments, hair removal, body sculpting and even liposuction (this of course is not just for the women). They also are brand-conscious and love to shop for clothes and things that will make them appear more appealing.

So now I ask this question again? What are your beauty regimens?

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We have not been having soft drinks a lot lately. One reason is because my husband has been having upset stomach when he does. I just hope it isn’t the beginning of an ulcer.

Another reason would be our attempt in trying to have more nutritious food and drinks at home. We have even resorted to bringing food and drinks whenever we go out of the house.

It is important to watch what we put in our bodies. Becoming healthy does not mean one has to shell out large amounts to be able to be one. Those “lowly” green and leafy vegetables are wonderful sources of nutrients that we need to be healthy.

Backyard gardening is one answer to having fresh food. Buying reasonably priced nutritional supplements like Orovo is also a good thing.

There are so many choices when it comes to getting good drinks. There is a variety of teas available. We have yellow tea after dinner. The children have fresh lemon grass tea at night too. There are also drinks that provide nutritional supplements. Fresh coconut drink is also one drink that we like.

Even if we live in they city, we can still have these fresh produce as alternative to fast food.

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They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Filipinos are know to have heavy breakfast of rice, eggs, meat and fruits. Or pancakes, champorado, porridge and pandesal with limitless choices for filling.

For those on the go, the easiest way to have breakfast is by making sandwiches, preparing oatmeal and cereals with milk or having a glass of fruit smoothie.

What is you favorite breakfast meal?

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When my eldest daughter was young, we used to go to that park above so she can go horseback-riding. She used to enjoy riding on horses and going around the park. There were also times when we go to somewhere south so that she can also ride horses.

Although she enjoys riding, she often complains of feeling pain on her back and legs. The basic essentials for riding comfort are there but its nothing like those english saddles to offer comfort. Of course we can’t do anything about this because we don’t own the horse nor do we own one.

If we have continued her riding then she could have been a very good rider now. Sad to say, the nearby park doesn’t have horses anymore so my younger children wouldn’t be able to enjoy riding on horses like their elder sister used to do.

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Taking food photos is a bit tricky.

I admit this is what I need to work on, taking food photos. I have never quite made myself good at this. It is all trial and error of course, which makes me frustrated at times but I am willing to work on it.

This got me thinking about how to take better photos of food.

I think one of the things that make food photos look good is the way it was prepared. Food styling is an art in itself, I believe.

Another thing that makes food photos look good is the lighting. There are restaurants that have good lighting one would think they got maxim lighting stuff.

Let’s take a look at these two food photos that show how lighting make the food look better. These were not altered in any way except by cropping and putting my blog’s name on it:

Arni Sto Fornou or slow roasted leg of lamb served with potatoes and lemon au jus from Cyma in TriNoma during the Bloggers Spot Pass Food Tour last summer

This spread from Mamou in Serendra was for our perusal. I took photos here because the lighting was better than the one where the food were for taking photos. This reminds me that I have not written a post about this leg of the Bloggers Spot Pass Food Tour in Serendra, my bad. I have a post for the Spot Pass Bonifacio High Street Bloggers Food Tour restaurants though for the same blogger event

There are also restaurants with bad lighting that no matter how delicious the food is, and how well it looks, and how wonderfully it was presented, the photos do not do justice to the finished product and that is a sad thing.

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I posted early because I have work tomorrow and may not be able to put my link.

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