Everyday Adventures: Aqua Mineral

Jadan Kib's Beauty Salon: My Son's Treat on Mother's Day

By Mommy Donna and Kib - May 11, 2015

When there's a special occasion in our lives, I really wanted to do something special on that day. Last year's Mother's Day, we went to Balik-Bukid fair at Sta. Elena Fun Farm. It was a wonderful experience for us as we breathe fresh air and played with different farm animals. This year, I can say that I was blessed to attend several mommy-blogger events but then I was still thinking something special to do. I am already tired of the usual eating at a posh restaurant, shopping, and window shopping; I just wanted this day to be special.

I was asking my son what he will give me on Mother's Day. He said he doesn't have money but he said that he will choose something for me and I will pay for it, haha. My son asked me what do I want to buy but since I am not really in the shopping mood yesterday, we just went straight home after church. I just bought a small hair dryer for myself.

While eating dinner at home (we just had very simple dinner, sandwich and milkshake and other leftovers, haha), my son said, "Mommy, let's play parlor-parlor, you will be my customer, no need to pay, it's Mother's Day promo." I was so delighted with the idea!

After dinner, I immediate took a bath but he doesn't want me to get out of the bathroom yet as he was 'preparing' his salon. It took few more minutes before he allowed me to get out of the bathroom. The 'salon' was still closed when I got out of the bathroom and he asked me to dress up in the other bedroom.

Jadan Kib's Be(a)uty Salon

Mother's Day Promo 4 Free!

It was indeed a good role-playing as he welcomed me to his salon. The materials needed for the pampering session were all laid down on the bed accordingly. I can feel his excitement about our role-playing game that he really acted like the salon owner, explaining me things about his salon in his broken Filipino accent and even apologizing to me for several times because he felt he was so clumsy ("First time ko po, pasensya na").

Welcome to Jadan Kib's Salon!

The materials needed for free services today

He gave me a hair blow-dry, basic mani (using the nail kit I bought at Aqua Mineral), basic facial (using the facial cleanser and toner from Aqua Mineral), and body massage. After the salon services I received from him, he told me to go out of the room para kunwari aalis na ako ng salon.

Untangling my hair

Blow-dry

Hair ironing

Basic facial

Buffing my nails

Putting lotion on my feet

Full body massage

Indeed, he really knows how to make me happy.

I feel lucky and blessed to have a son like Kib. There may be times that we also have our own issues, but towards the end of the day, everything has been forgotten and learned something about it. My son is indeed my priceless treasure, truly a gift of God. Our family set-up may be unique, but with the grace of God, we were able to live fully on a daily basis and able to enjoy life at its fullest.

For mommies out there, how did your kid surprise you this Mother's Day?

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Aqua Mineral

One Fine Saturday

By Mommy Donna and Kib - January 26, 2015

When weekend is coming near, Kib will always ask me, “Mom where are we going this weekend?” I guess he also feels boredom because all week long we are just at home (remember, he is homeschooled and I work from home). So this Saturday, January 24^th, I was able to find something to do outside our home. I always make sure that my day outside home is productive because I want to save energy and gasoline.

First, I went to Sophiaphotography studio to pick-up Kib’s DVD compilation of the raw and edited photos from his last photoshoot (see previous blog here).

Next stop, Gateway Cubao. I met a college friend whom I haven’t seen for a long time. So surprised to learn that we work at the same company as ESL Online Teacher and we do both have a blog (shameless plug: please do check her blog, inlovewithsunflower.blogspot.com). We ate lunch together and she was also delighted to meet my son for the first time. We parted ways at around 3pm.

Our groupie photo

While walking towards the basement parking, a salesperson from Aqua Mineral gave me a piece of glycerin soap and immediately took my time by demonstrating the other products to me. I didn’t mind being stopped since I am not in a hurry on that day. Actually I already have seen and tested their products before; however I find it pricey so I didn’t purchase anything from them. But since they have some ongoing promos I got somehow interested in their products.

I also liked the way the salesperson accommodated Kib. Most of the time people get intimidated at Kib since he is an English-speaking boy. But the salesperson also talked with Kib in English with confidence and without ‘complaining’ to me that she is having a hard time talking with my son. Also, when adults talk about skin care, kids are not part of the conversation or sales talk, but the salesperson let Kib experience the products too to show that their products are kid-friendly. Actually, I am really in search of kid-friendly products since Kib is into modeling industry so I want to keep his skin soft and blemish-free. I cannot just use any adult skin care products on him because it might destroy Kib’s young skin. In short, I was convinced to purchase their products.

Part of my ‘freebie’ was a facial using their products. It was not non-invasive; the salesperson just let me experience the other Aqua Mineral products. At first she only treated half of my face so that I can compare the results to the other half of my face. Honestly, I was happy with the results. The salesperson also let Kib to have something on his face too! Am I raising a ‘kikoy’ here? Haha

Half of my face being treated

Can you see any difference?

Kib having an experience with Aqua Mineral products

Tada! I feel fresh! I so love it!

One reason that I was convinced to purchase is because they have a zero percent interest installment plan in three months; therefore, I swiped the plastic, hihi. I’m just so happy with the customer service I received from them :)

This is what I bought from Aqua Mineral, can't wait to have kikay sessions with Kib, haha

Last stop for the day was at Greenfield Weekend Market. Reason why I wanted to check it out is because I wanted to buy organic veggies from Homegrown Organics. I was so surprised that their prices are cheap! I hoarded basil, lettuce, and arugula, haha…if you want to know how much it cost, just send me a private message. I think I am not in liberty to put it here because their regular price is much different from their selling price at Greenfield Weekend Market.

Yummy veggies! Can't wait to cook using these organic veggies

I also liked the vibe of the weekend market. It is just like the Balik-Bukid event in Sta. Elena Fun Farm but in the urban setting. There were picnic tables around, picnic mats on the lawn, and soothing live music to entertain the people. There were different varieties of stalls there, from food to accessories to home décor to antiques. The cool weather added to the wonderful ambience. The place was also pet-friendly; we greeted some dogs and had a short chat with their humans. There was a space at the back where kids can run and play with each other. I let Kib play with other kids for few minutes before we headed home.