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Best Gifts You Can Give Your Mothers

May 12, 2022

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And just like how you usually prepare for any season, you are probably glued to your screen searching for the best gift for your mom. And, with just a few clicks, you will get suggestions like “72 Unique Gifts for Moms” or “Flowers for Moms.”

A fragrant bouquet, a silky dress, a designer purse, a new ceramic dinnerware, or plant pots may excite her, but what if you give something beyond these usual gift items? What if you surprise her by showing your love and appreciation? After all, actions speak louder than words. This Mother’s Day, the best gift you can give might be a clean, virus-free home!

With all the household chores and the time she devotes to her family every day, she has less time for herself. The gift of a clean and organized home lifts a heavy load on her shoulder, giving her more time to bond with her family and do the things she loves. In fact, a survey conducted by The Clorox Company revealed that 80 percent of people felt more relaxed and 60 percent felt less stressed in a clean home.

Indeed, cleaning your sweet abode is a tedious job. Your mom can attest to that. Worry no more because you’ve got a partner!

Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, is your partner in giving that tough power against germs and tender love to your mom!

Ready to wrap your present? Get yourself the Clorox Disinfecting Bleach. Not only does it clean your bathroom walls, floors, and sink, but it also kills up to 99.9% of germs, including the COVID-19 virus. Going with it hand in hand is the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner. With a bleaching power that destroys tough stains and kills germs, it leaves your toilet clean and shiny. With scents ranging from lavender to lemon, it also delivers a refreshing fragrance in your toilet bowl.

Most of the time, your mom spends a lot of time cooking in the kitchen. So now, it is your time to tidy things up! With all the delicate surfaces in the kitchen, you need a reliable partner to do the job. Clorox Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaner is perfect for various surfaces, such as synthetic marble, stainless steel, glazed ceramic tile, plastic, glazed porcelain, and sealed granite.

Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes helps you with quick cleanup for items like gadgets and toys. And to put the ribbon on top, use Clorox Expert Disinfectant Spray for a 30-second sanitization of the soft and hard surfaces for a germ-free and odor-free home. (Follow Clorox Cleaners’ usage instructions as per label.)

"Having a clean home may be one of the best gifts you can give your mothers. We hope that with Clorox Cleaners, we can help Filipinos provide this heart-warming and perfect gift to moms out there. Let’s make this special occasion more memorable for mothers." said Monique Gonzales, marketing manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International.

It’s time to reciprocate your mom’s labor with your labor of love. Not just on a particular day, but every day.

OH MY GULAY: Camille Prats’ kids love eating veggies?! Here’s how to make your kids love them too!

May 7, 2022

Have you sat with your kids way past mealtime just to make sure they eat their veggies on the plate? How about resorting to bargaining more gadget time for just one more bite of that carrots? Well, you’re definitely not the only momma doing that. Even celebrities like Camille Prats have to do a bit of negotiating just to get her kids to eat their veggies.

Luckily, she shares some handy hacks with Spot.ph to do the trick without the crying, the bargaining, and the unnecessary drama that fills mealtime.

Here are 3 easy peasy ways to get your kids to eat their veggies according to Camille:

1. Oh My Gulay! May Gulay! – Instead of only serving your kids veggies, partner your kids’ meals with Tang Fruit & Veg. It comes in two flavors: Orange Carrot, which has the Vitamin C from oranges and Vitamin A from carrots, and Dalandan Malunggay, which has the Vitamin C from dalandan and the Iron of malunggay. Tang Fruit & Veg has the delicious taste of fruits AND the nutrition from veggies in a drink that kids love! Camille can vouch for this – her kids love its taste so much, that they actually ask her for it themselves! Yummy na, masustansya pa!

Oh My Gulay! Shop the NEW Tang Fruit & Veg here: http://bit.ly/TangFruitNVeg

2. SmartMom Recipes - No need to work hard, just work smart! Incorporate veggies in delectable recipes that you know your kids will surely love. Your kids won’t notice that veggies are actually the main ingredient because of their delicious taste!

3. Appearance is key – Kids are very visual so it’s really all about making their plate look fun! Focus on making veggies look appetizing by using creative shapes and brightly colored bowls to increase their appetite. You can even add in their favorite animal or cartoon character for that extra wow factor! You can go as simple as making trees out of broccoli or more complex as making pirates from cucumbers-- the idea stays the same: make it fun!

Oh My Gulay! Shop the NEW Tang Fruit & Veg now to get the yummy taste of fruits with the nutrition benefits of veggies!: http://bit.ly/TangFruitNVeg.

#SweetButHealthy with Sweet Best Natural Sweeteners

May 2, 2022

As a mom, it's important for me to make healthy choices for my kids plus I am not getting younger, I need to work on that too because our family loves sweets most of the time. I am now focusing on their growth and development and encouraging them more on eating healthy foods, but making healthy food choices is a challenge, right?

Because of the pandemic, I have become more and more conscious of the way our family lives. For starters, I have started on my wellness journey this year to become fitter through some physical activities and also cutting down on unnecessary junk that we eat.

That is why I am so happy to have discovered Sweet Best natural sweeteners. I did not realize how cutting back on sugar can make a big difference. When I come across articles that talk about eliminating sugar in my life, I get a little sad because I am not quite ready to give up on my cakes and cookies. Little did I know that there are products like Sweet Best that can help me achieve a #SweetbutHealthy life. Take this yummy easy recipe I made this weekend with Sweet Best. My kids love this easy sugar-free recipe too!

SUGAR-FREE GRAHAM BALLS

INGREDIENTS

200g crushed graham

4 Tbsp Sweet Best Stevia-Erythritol

¾ cup Alaska All Purpose Cream

Sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine crushed graham, stevia – erythritol, and all-purpose cream.

2. Using a fork or a spatula, mix together until well blended and form a dough. 3. Use food safety gloves or clean hands when making a ball.

4. Coat each graham ball in sprinkles, and roll to coat evenly.

5. Serve graham balls, chilled or at room temperature.

That looks awesome, right? You can also pair these graham balls with coffee sweetened with Sweet Best Stevia sticks. If you are looking to shift your lifestyle and live sugar-free, check out Sweet Best Stevia-Erythritol and other products today.

Sweet Best products are all plant-based sugar alternatives. They are sugar-free, low carb, vegan, FDA-registered, and certified organic, too!

Sweet Best Stevia-Erythritol does not contain maltodextrin or dextrose (like some other brands). It’s a hidden sugar that can cause insulin spikes! Yikes! Don’t fall into the trap of getting artificial sweeteners that could mess up your system worse than sugar. Try out Sweet Best natural sweeteners instead.

And while you are still at this, join me and many others at bit.ly/sblowcarbgroup while we push for a healthier lifestyle and cheer each other for our weekly wins. Plus, you’ll get loads of recipes that will support this lifestyle, too! Hope to see you there!

Easy Ways You Can Prepare Your Home for Incoming Hotter Weather

Apr 15, 2022

A Thermometer in sun - Image Courtesy of Pixabay

Spring is here, and summer will be soon. You probably got your spring cleaning done already, but you might need to prepare your home for hotter weather, which can be as bad as cold.

Give Your House a Weekly Check

Checking certain things in your home regularly is a good idea. The exterior of your home, for example, should be checked periodically. By regularly keeping an eye on these, you can catch minor problems before they become big nightmares. But you should also keep an eye on your house from the inside out. Many older houses have plumbing and electrical issues. Spring and summer are also stressful times for your HVAC system. As your pipes expand and cool due to dramatic temperature changes, they are also at risk of bursting. Keep an eye out for leaks.

Get Help from Experts

You can't do everything yourself, and you may not be qualified, so ask for help when you need it. If you don't have the skills to deal with complex house issues, you risk more than making the problem worse. In fact, your safety and the lives of others are also at risk. The best thing to do is hire a trustworthy contractor, such as this handyman near me in Mooresville, NC, and let them handle it. For instance, when you catch a common problem early on, like brittle roof tiles, you won't have to spend much money on repairs. So call in the professionals and get it fixed before your roof becomes more damaged and collapses in on you.

Stick to a Maintenance Schedule

It'll be a nightmare if you let your house maintenance get out of hand. As a result, you should organize your routines to save time. Create a list of things that are related to make it easier. For example, grass grows rather quickly in spring and summer, so mow the lawn every Saturday and Wednesday. And while you're out there, clear out some weeds. Basically, get some yard work done while you're there. But try not to do too much at once in hot weather, or you will overexert yourself. You can get the kids involved in some lighter tasks for Fortnite money.

Always Get the Right Tools for the Job

You need the right tools for every job, no matter what it is. You'll be a lot safer this way. Also, using the right equipment will save you a lot of hassle. It's a pain to clear weeds without a trowel, for instance. Essentially, you will have to work harder to do a lousy job. So make sure you get what you need. Try to buy gardening stuff now before the summer price increases. And it's also better to store your equipment correctly, like in garden boxes. When you leave your tools exposed to the hot sun, they'll get damaged just as much as in the rain and wind.

Summary

You don't have to worry about home maintenance. You can offset the most severe issues by sticking to a plan and checking for problems regularly. But sometimes expert help is needed.

Cleene CLIO makes Clean Teeth possible for Families this World Oral Health Day 2022

Mar 20, 2022

On World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO invites everyone to celebrate by practicing proper oral healthcare with their families.

A product of proudly Filipino company PHILUSA Corporation, Cleene CLIO has been an ardent supporter of this global oral health initiative, especially with oral care given less priority during the pandemic when accessibility to dentists and visits to oral health facilities were challenging at the height of the lockdowns.

To emphasize the importance of good oral health practices at home, Cleene CLIO has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and Philippine Dental Association to provide oral health kits to various barangays and schools as part of this year’s World Oral Health Day activities. Over 2,000 health kits containing Cleene CLIO toothbrushes and Dental Floss Premium from Cleene CLIO and PHILUSA were distributed to 12 barangays and to the chosen hygiene facility in Dinalaonan Elementary School in Pangasinan.

And as a special treat for World Oral Health Day, selected Cleene CLIO products will be sold at 20% off exclusively in Mercury Drug stores nationwide until April 15, 2022.

Cleene CLIO continues to be the partner of every Filipino family in promoting good oral hygiene by offering a wide range of affordable and quality toothbrushes.

Cleene CLIO toothbrushes are made with MicroFine Soft Bristles that help penetrate and clean hard-to-reach areas for better interdental cleaning and a gentle brushing experience. The tapered bristles penetrate between teeth and gums for a thorough cleaning, while the rounded shape of the bristles removes plaque and prevents teeth and gum damage.

There is a Cleene CLIO toothbrush for every member of the family that is affordable and has world-class quality. For those wanting extra care and protection for your teeth, Cleene CLIO offers its Refreshing Green Tea and Ultimax Charcoal under their Special care line. While for those needing specialized care, Cleene CLIO has it's Kiddie and Junior as well as 40+ for sensitive gum and teeth. It also has its economy toothbrushes for general oral health care for any age.

Cleene CLIO is available at Mercury Drug, leading supermarkets, drugstores, and other retail stores nationwide as well as on all leading e-commerce websites: Shopee, Lazada, and the PHILUSA Online Store.

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