Review: Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover for Longchamp

Here's a belated review for Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover. I bought these at Target from our last US trip.

I bought a 3-Pack Tide To Go Stain Pens. I keep one at home, and one with me all the time. #BecauseIamClumsy ^_^ I gifted one to a friend. 

Product Description: Save the moment with Tide to Go, the instant stain remover that helps eliminate some of your toughest fresh food and drink stains. Best of all, Tide to Go travels easily to stop stains on the spot.

I stained my bag with the ink from a stamp pad. Because it's left opened! And yes, I tend to be clumsy! #Sadness

How it works  

1. Remove excess residue from the stain.

2. Press the tip onto the stain several times to release some stain remover solution onto the stain. 

3. Rub tip gently across the stain to remove it. When necessary, add more liquid and continue rubbing gently.

4. Important: If treated area will be exposed to direct sunlight, wipe with a damp cloth or napkin to remove excess solution left on fabric. For tough stains, place a paper towel under the stain while treating or wipe excess liquid or residue away with a damp paper towel, or reapply as necessary.

Before (already tried removing some at the office, that's what's left when I got home). After. Photo taken with flash. 

I used the Tide to Go on quite several occasions already both my and my son's mishaps. Most recent was when my hair dye accidentally went to the white part our our black and white carpet. It's red hair dye,  and still Tide delivered. But to be sure that it will not discolor, I tested it on a small bottom portion of my Red Longchamp Planètes. It worked fine. So I braved using it all over. #Success

Thank goodness for Tide! #Nice ^_^

Chic and Sassy Tips: Please take note on Important Reminder No. 4 mentioned above, to avoid or to minimize uneven water marks, I used a damp cloth to remove excess solutions. Also, I noticed that to avoid watermarks when cleaning the Longchamp, you have to make sure it dries evenly. I don't recommend hair dryer since it tends to concentrate drying by portion. So it's either electric fan dry it, or leave it at an air conditioned area (mine was at my car on my first attempt).

 So yes, it truly works...this small wonder does deliver big feats! It saved my ever beloved Red Bag! ^_^ Cheers!

Back to School Mates SY 2013-2014

Happy Back to School! Summer vacation is officially over! (Oh my, we can use an extension! ^_^)  This time around, we're finally getting the hang of it...minimal cramming, and so far, no return trips to the bookstore... yet! Yay! Anyhow, because of the K-12 curriculum, I'm now a happy and a proud mom to a Grade 3 son. (He was Grade 1 last year.) Also, contrary to other parents, hubby still prefers the e-books via the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Although, I still bought a physical Math book, and plan to buy more eventually.

Thank goodness for these color coded notebooks. I appreciate that the school listened to the parents' rants request. Last school year, I had to wrap them individually with  Art papers. 

Avon Kids Avengers Trolley Bag gifted by my Mother in law. Thank you! 

A matching insulated Lunch bag.

For the past school years, it's all Disney Cars. It's nice to go for variety.

Alternately, he's ready to go for the ever reliable classic JanSport black backpack for his small-bag-only-days. 

Thermos Lunch Kit Insulated Food Jar. I bought this last school year. Although, the closure lock broke (So sad!), and  I'm still waiting for a replacement cover, which reminds me I need to do a follow up call. But the jars can be used together with other insulated lunch boxes. 

Avon Kids 3 in 1 Boys Sando (Sleeveless Undershirt) Pack. These are nice. Super Soft. Also gifts.  We love you Nans (short for Nanay...our endearment to my mother in law ;-D)! 

And the shoes...Florsheim Kids. 

For his school pants, we prefer a cotton khaki pants a la Dockers material, last year I bought them in the school bookstore. This year, I was able to get cheaper alternatives  from the SM Bazaar. But the polo shirts, were still from the school bookstore. For the name tags and the level badges, I had them machine stitched. 

Oh how he's grown! I didn't have to bring him to his classroom anymore. I've been told that most boys their level go by themselves already! Okay! ;-D

Albeit raining and flooding, it's a brand new school year, still looking forward to having one great year! Cheers! ^_^

Luxurious Father's Day Celebration at Spiral Manila

Bonjour! Mabuhay! ^_^ When June 16 comes,  it'll be dad's turn to be spoiled...Happy Father's Day! Sofitel Manila is inviting the whole family to a grand celebration of fatherhood and paternal bonds through a gastronomic feasting at Spiral's famous Sunday brunch, and a whole lot more lavish treats to complete the bespoke experience only for Dad. C'est Magnifique! 

 Dads who drop their business cards get the chance to experience the adrenaline rush of driving a  blue Maserati Granturismo equipped  with 460 horsepower, 4.7 liter engine”.  Maserati’s First Class Ticket to Luxury is a 15 minute test drive around Mall of Asia. Other exciting prizes include one dad winning a sporting evening with seven friends at Snaps as well as gifts from Azzaro perfume, Kiehl’s and Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle Institute.

Executive Chef Eric Costille will set the speed starting with a variety of sumptuous prime meats at the Churrasco atelier from Cote de Boeuf brushed with sea salt and black peppercorn, slow cooked US prime beef leg and leg of lamb.  This is followed by the jewels of the sea at the L’écailler including salmon and fish caviar, fresh Brittany creuse oysters, lobsters. Then there is everyone’s sanctuary -  L’épicerie which offers a wide variety of the best cheese and charcuterie from France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. 

A Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve whiskey tasting. 

A cigar rolling demonstration by Tabacalera Incorporada.  

The Father’s Day Sunday Brunch at Spiral rate set is at Php 3,250.00+++  for adults and Php 1,600.00+++ for children 4 to 11 years old.

To book a table online, please go to http://www.sofitelmanila.com/en/spiral.html.

For inquiries and reservations, please visit https://www.facebook.com/SofitelManila/app_200988520039060.

SPIRAL RESTAURANT Sofitel Luxury Hotel Philippine Plaza Manila is located at  CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard Pasay City 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines. 

About Sofitel Manila...

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 130 addresses, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, London, New York or Beijing, or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, Fiji Islands or Thailand, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre”.  

Discover Sofitel on www.sofitel.com

Life is Magnifique! ^_^ Discover more luxurious celebrations at Spiral Manila...

• Chinese New Year at Sofitel
• Mother's Day

Paris 2005 #ThrowbackThursday

Bonjour! ^_^ Oh my, here are my very expecting (4 months pregnant) #ThrowbackThursday photos from our tour de Paris!

A walk along La Seine River. We did the Bateau-Mouche River Cruise, and climb the Eiffel Tower (sorry no nice photos. hah!)

A day was spent at Louvre Museum, the real Mona Lisa painting behind me.  And yes, I also have a photo at the iconic La Pyramid Inversée of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.

A day dedicated to touring castles. This was at the Garden of Versailles. 

We drove by the real Moulin Rouge. 

We went to churches, Notre Dame,  and The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal of Saint Catherine Labouré. We skipped the visit to Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur) because we're hoping to catch a flight to Italy albeit unsuccessful. Our Paris trip was for a 4-Day tour around popular Tourist spots. But we had to extend it since we weren't able to go to Italy,and our connecting flight to Germany was still two days away, so we went to Disneyland! ^_^

Disneyland Paris. #Love Forever a Kid-at-Heart with Disney! #Autograph with Woody, Lilo and Stitch. 

It was a rainy trip. I was very much expecting, so I couldn't really tour much. Then I got sick, I had to call my doctor from Paris to Manila. But oh well, if there's a will, there's a way (but seriously speaking, now the wiser me would not recommend touring and traveling long flights when expecting!) Our remaining week was spent in Germany.

I saved our tickets and brochures. #Scrapbooking

Memories of Europe 2005. Paris and Germany Tickets.

I have a short but oh so sweet stay in Paris...je t'aime beaucoup! We hope to be back very soon! Cheers! ^_^

Storage Solution for BB Cream Trial Packs

Annyeonghaseyo! Here's how I keep my Korean cosmetic samples...the royal treatment. ^_^

Assorted BB Creams and Korean Cosmetics Trial Packs #MyPrecious aptly stored in the mini treasure chest. 

Having them visibly accessible reminds me that I have a lot more so stop buying to swatch, and to review. #NowTrying Innisfree Eco Science BB Cream. 

The mini treasure chest is a nice addition to my vanity table, it compliments the other chests. which hold my accessories. My makeup brushes (Denman, Body Shop, EcoTools were out for cleaning! Yahoo! ^_^)  #HappyBubble

Got the mini treasure chest from an invitation. Sometime ago (Chinese New Year), it was used to keep our golden chocolate coins.  Now it happily serves as a storage for my precious Seoul-ful cosmetics.  With all the things I collect, it's hard to keep track where they are. Hah. That's why I need to spring clean every so often. So if you have storage solutions for keeping purses, makeups, toiletries, accessories, etc. the condo living way,  please do share! Cheers! ^_^