Coffee has been a part of my meal. I feel relaxed, satisfied and full once I drank a hot cup of it any time of the day. Although aware of the harm from too much drinking of it, I just shrug off for as long as it satisfies my cravings; but lately, I felt palpitations and acid in my stomach. Afraid that it might be serious, I lessen caffeine intake and replaced it with tea. But I must admit, tea doesn't satisfy me like coffee does.
Until one day, I got to taste Dilmah tea on one of the events I attended. It has a very exciting aroma, which calms the senses. It tastes really fresh and pure. It is very different from the usual tea bags that can be bought from the supermarkets.
Let me introduce you to some of my favorite Dilmah tea variants.
The Original Earl Grey
The original Earl Grey black tea with flavor has a rich and strong Ceylon brew. It is enhanced with the oil of Bergamot. I love to drink this flavor in the afternoon when I feel already tired and I feel my energy is exhausted. The kick of black tea refreshes my senses to make me feel re-energized.
Pure Chamomile Flowers with Herb Infusion
The Pure Chamomile Flowers variant has a soothing aroma and very delicate flavor. Chamomile, as we all know, is a gentle and relaxing herb, and this variant is best enjoyed before bedtime.
Pure Peppermint Leaves
The Pure Peppermint Leaves variant has a very strong taste of fresh and fine peppermint. The natural peppermint oil in the leaves imparts a menthol aroma and a
zest to the infusion of the leaf, making this a cooling beverage. The infusion of peppermint leaves with a touch of honey is an
ideal palate cleanser and effective in rehydration; especially useful
for hangovers. Peppermint is known to aid digestion that's why this tea is best taken after a meal.
Brilliant Breakfast
The Brilliant Breakfast, as the name suggests, is best for breakfast. This is a black tea that has a very light taste which you can mix with milk to make it more flavorful.
Another thing that I love about Dilmah tea, it is environment-friendly. Each tea bag, thread, and tag are all biodegradable.
What sets Dilmah teas apart from the other teas in the market today is that each variant is well crafted individually to suit every mood.
To know more about Dilmah Tea, like them on FB - Dilmah Philippines.
Coloring your hair can be fun and exciting. It has advantages too. Trying a new shade or revitalizing natural tones can make you look and feel totally different!
Although I am not really into hair colors and hair treatments, I at least, do even for once in a while to experience something new; especially during the holidays such as Christmas and the New Year when we need to do our hair for us to look more presentable to parties and reunions.
Which is why when I got this package from Novelina during this Yuletide season, it excited me because it contains hair color in black and in crimson red shades and a hair and scalp treatment. With these, I can color and treat my hair at the comfort of my home. No need to brave heavy traffic, no need to spend lots of money plus I can do my own thing, I can be the boss and do what I really want to my hair.
Before we proceed to my product review, let us first find out what Novelina is.
Novelina is an industry leader in the production of powder and cream hair color, manufacturing leading brands being marketed around the world.
Novelina’s line of hair products includes Zeelke powder hair color, Zeelke cream hair color and Colorlock Shampoo – in hair color. These products come in herbal and non-herbal variants.
Novelina’s products also include Hair & Scalp Treatment and the Stellar Hair Lightening Spray.
All these are Japanese formulation manufactured using quality ingredients.
Novelina likewise recently launched its new skincare line… Your skin’s new best friend!
These are the Novelina Ultra Lightening Soap, Facial Wash, Instant Lightening Lotion, High Potency Anti-Aging Cream and the Advanced Sunscreen – SPF 80. Powered by Tres Blanche, an expertly blended skin whitener that has 10x more lightening power than Kojic Acid and Gluthatione, the master anti-oxidant. Further enriched with Snail Serum and Collagen, known for Anti-Aging and healing properties plus natural bioactives as pollution shield. There are facial masks too. Allura for Skin Lightening, Deep Sea Collagen for hydrating and moisturizing. Coenzyme Q-10 for anti-aging and Clarity for detoxifying and exfoliating.
So what's inside my Novelina bag?
The bag contains 200ml bottle of Hair and Scalp Treatment, a box of Zeelke Cream Hair Color, and a box of Zeelke Herbal Powder hair Color.
Novelina Zeelke Cream hair Color contains a bottle of cream developer, a tube of hair color in Crimson Red shade, a shampoo-conditioner sachet, a plastic head cap and a pair of plastic gloves; while the Zeelke Herbal Powder Hair Color contains a bottle of 6 grams of powder hair color in black, a hairbrush, and a plastic glove.
My hair is already color treated so I first tried the hair and scalp treatment to see how it works with mine. This product repairs and rejuvenates dry, brittle or damaged hair. This product might be perfect for my heavily damaged hair due to frequent brushing and ironing it went through when I joined a beauty pageant 2 months ago.
The cream is really thick so I need not apply too much to my hair. It effectively softened my hair after rinsing, also I did not feel heaviness although the cream is thick. I think it doesn't contain too much perfume because it is not as fragrant as the usual hair creams on the market today. I actually don't like the smell upon application but the smell did not linger to my hair after rinsing, just natural smelling hair. So if you prefer fragrant creams, this might not appeal to you but its performance is good and I will continue using it to achieve the best results.
The next product I tried is the cream hair color. I like it because it is a DIY hair color. The box is a complete set which contains a bottle of cream developer, a 60g bottle of hair color in crimson red, a 10ml shampoo-conditioner sachet, a comb with a hairbrush, a plastic head cap and a pair of plastic gloves.
It's so easy and convenient to use, I just squeezed the hair color inside the bottle of cream developer mixed it well, then I applied it to the hair using the brush. I covered the hair with the shower cap and rinsed after 30 mins. My first application failed because the color is almost unnoticeable. Maybe because the cream and the hair color wasn't mixed properly. So I shook the mixture again several times until I didn't see white cream anymore inside the bottle. I then re-apply the mixture and do everything all over again. At last, I saw a little change in the shade of the hair.
Actual application of cream hair color in crimson red
I was not satisfied with the color I obtained. I was expecting a reddish shade but it instead produced a brownish shade. But then, I actually applied only a small amount of mixture on a certain part of the hair. Maybe I could expect a more colorful shade once I applied more of the mixture to the hair. So I would suggest, if you're gonna use this product, apply an ample amount of mixture onto the hair to achieve the right shade.
For the last product, which is the herbal powder hair color; I still have to find out if it works well. I still can't use it to my color treated hair so I am still looking for someone I can apply it to especially those with grey hair. But if there is one reason that would make me try this product is because it is made from natural ingredients. This herbal powder hair color must be safer, also it does not contain ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.
Ammonia is an extremely hazardous substance with an irritating smell. It is being used in hair color in order to bust through the hair cuticle to deposit color. A consequence of this action is damage to the hair cuticle that ultimately degrades the hair's structural integrity. Hydrogen peroxide, on the other hand, is mixed in hair color because it is good in dyeing the hair but it makes the hair structure brittle and it strips its natural luster.
Overall, Novelina for me is a very nice brand. It is a Japanese brand - we can be sure it is safe and it undergoes clinical tests and approval for safety. These products which are almost like magic in a box, tube, or bottle can be the next big hit in the market for the convenience it gives to the customers.
In the Philippines, there are around 70 licensed insurance companies as of 2019 offering life or non-life insurance or both. The huge number of existing insurance companies in the country has liberated Pinoys' perception of insurance. This is why, in 2018 out of an estimated 105 million Filipinos, around 50 percent are reported to have life insurance coverage.
While various insurance companies have paved the way to a more secure future for the Filipinos, choosing the right plan and finding the one that really fits our needs also become overwhelming and oftentimes hard and troublesome. This is why there is a need to raise awareness about different insurance companies and the products and services they offer, just like what Country Bankers Insurance Group (CBIG) is doing.
In the blog con organized by the CBIG, they made it very simple for the participants to understand the importance of insurance whether life or non-life. Through a game similar to the Millionaire's Game, participants have had on-hand experience on the importance of being insured - be it life or non-life. The game started by grouping the participants into 6 and they were given the capital they will use to buy and/or invest. In every round, there will be a specific kind of situation that will affect the status of each group's investments such as personal accidents, natural calamities, economic disturbances and more. The fate of each group depends on how smart they are in investing, securing their investments and being a responsible citizen by paying their taxes on time.
Being a freelancer, the activity gave me a better mindset on how insurance really affects our day to day lives. Money depreciates if not invested in wisely. Alongside every investment, there should be insurance so it is protected whatever happens the next day. Of course, life should be insured, too; as it is the most precious investment we have.
The game clearly emphasized how insurance can give a worry-free life. One big question now is how affordable are insurances? Can a simple construction worker or a farmer who earns very little afford to buy a plan to secure their future?
Worry no more as Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC) was established out of the need to cater to an unserved segment of the insurance market.CBLIC responds to the needs of small and medium business entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen, and public school teachers in rural areas, a market that had been untapped in the 1960s.
Today, with 55 strong years as a reliable insurer, CBLIC remains true to its promise to give Filipinos simple, straightforward, and non-intimidating insurance options in the countryside through partner banks.
Apart from CBLIC, Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC) is another CBIG subsidiary offering a variety of insurance products that gives protection to properties and assets for 60 years now. CBIC, one of the country’s leading affordable insurance companies, continues to improve the quality and scope of insurance and provide affordable options that fit various lifestyles. Staying true to its promise to be relevant yet affordable, Country Bankers’ scope of benefits and coverage carries benefits that can compete with other insurers.
CBIG, CBLIC and CBIC are brands that I have just heard of, but the years they have spent in the business is long enough to prove that they deliver what they promised. Being a brand of our own, Filipinos must not hesitate to give it a try especially now that they are trying to reach the grassroots where the very foundation of the country's economy is hidden.
Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC) is one of the country’s leading affordable insurance companies, offering a variety of insurance products that gives protection to properties and assets.
Celebrating its 60th milestone year in October, Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC) a subsidiary of Country Bankers Insurance Group (CBIG), offers non-life insurance such as motor vehicle, personal accident, bonds and fire insurance, among others.
“It is time that Filipinos change their old view of insurance as something unnecessary or not a priority. Whether big or small, properties should be covered by insurance because accidents or calamities occur anytime, anywhere and to anyone. It is best to be ready at all times,” says Geraldine Desiderio-Garcia, senior vice president and general manager of Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC).
Insurances in the Philippines have evolved over the years, says Garcia, improving the quality and scope of insurance and providing affordable options that fit various lifestyles. Staying true to its promise to be relevant yet affordable, Country Bankers’ scope of benefits and coverage carries benefits that can compete with other insurers.
RAISING AWARENESS
For instance, March being Fire Prevention Month, it is the perfect time to discuss and raise awareness about the causes, hazards, and dangers of fire, and the most auspicious occasion to make decisions about insuring your properties. CBIC’s fire insurance coverage may be extended, upon payment of additional premium to allied perils such as earthquake, typhoon, and flood. Optional supplementary covers for fire insurance include burglary, cleaning of debris, fire-fighting expenses, rental expense or income and household employee belongings.
“Filipinos have learned from their experiences and are now more informed and aware of the importance of getting insurance. There are many insurance products which cover your needs in times of calamities, Garcia concluded.
For inquiries on life and nonlife insurance products, visit Country Bankers Centre at 648 T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila or call 8523-8611 for life and 8524-0621 for nonlife.
Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC) was established out of the need to cater to an unserved segment of the insurance market.
Founded by Jose E. Desiderio, Sr. on March 28, 1965, CBLIC responded to the needs of small and medium business entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen, and public school teachers in the rural areas, a market that had been untapped in the 1960s.
Today, with 55 strong years as a reliable insurer, CBLIC remains true to its promise to give Filipinos simple, straightforward, and non-intimidating insurance options in the countryside through partner banks.
“We are committed to the needs of our clients. We are proud to share our humble success with everyone who has contributed to the growth of CBLIC for over five decades, especially our clients in the countryside,” says Geraldine Desiderio-Garcia, CBLIC senior vice president and general manager.
CBLIC’s management has been working hard to improve its products and serve their clients better, forging to solidify its position as the most affordable insurer-of-choice. Its micro-insurance products, for instance, provide disadvantaged Filipinos access to financial support during times of catastrophe and financial distress.
“We will continue to deliver what we promise to give by coming up with affordable, simple and relevant insurance products like CB Kalinga, our micro-insurance product, and Alalay sa Buhay, one of the most affordable term insurance packages in the market,” says Ms. Garcia.
Country Bankers Insurance Group (CBIG) has two subsidiaries: Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC), a life insurance provider that has been in service for 55 years, and Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC), a non-life insurance company that provides motor vehicle, personal accident, fire insurance, among others.
CBLIC’s slogan “Ito ang Alalay Ko sa Buhay,” and CBIC’s “Tulong na Maaasahan” have endeared them to a growing number of clientele as they stay true to their promise of protecting disadvantaged Filipinos in times when they need help most.
For inquiries on life and nonlife insurance products, visit Country Bankers Centre at 648 T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila or call 8523-8611 for life and 8524-0621 for nonlife.
When we understand our purpose, it is a moment of epiphany. It dawned on me that health should be everybody's concern and top priority.
A recent visit to a one-of-a-kind clinic in Makati City opened a whole new perspective. A question popped up in my mind "Why should we settle for the traditional approach in medicine when we can also reap the benefits of alternative therapies at the same time?"
According to Dr. Imelda S. Edodollon, Medical Director of HICC, "Integrative Medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies. It isn’t just medicine. Your care team may also design a plan to help you build healthy behaviors and skills -- like smart eating habits and stress-busting activities. These things can keep you healthy for the long term."
Non-invasive whole-body scan results were astounding as Dr. Meddie discussed the findings. It was accurate enough to reveal issues with my gut and respiratory concerns. What I loved about it is it did not require blood sample, there was no need for Radiography, and most of all it was painless. The rest of the services they offer are: Therapy Services, Beauty & Wellness, Glutathione Therapy, Hyperthermia, Coffee Enema, Chelation Therapy, Immune System Boost, Mineral Repletion, Photon Therapy, and Ozone Therapy.
Rarely do we see such institutions which focus on the patient's wellness instead of profit. In fact, only a maximum of five patients are accommodated in a day as the treatment is almost a whole day process. It is vital that patients are accompanied by relatives for them to truly understand their medical conditions, how to take care of them, understand the root causes of their condition and how to make the patient’s life more bearable since aftercare is as important as treatment itself.
Part of the treatment is consideration of our diet. Chef Arlene Aquino Clemente is certified as a holistic raw food chef in Bali, Indonesia. I had the opportunity to consult her regarding my diet and I was enlightened on the importance of what we eat.
Slots are limited, and advance reservation is advised.
HICC is located at UG-11 CPT Condominium, Calle Estacion, Makati City, open Monday-Saturday (10am-6pm).
HICC hotlines:
02-744-5355 / 0917-622-4565
I am a certified "probinsyana." I love the countryside and whenever possible, I would go back to the province to take a glimpse of the most wonderful memories of my childhood. But traveling back to my hometown regularly is not an easy thing to do as it would take 5 up to 7 long hours to reach our town. The fast paced world I am living in now is too demanding that it requires most of my time working and doing the tricks for my family that is why going back to my homeland has been so long stuck on my list...
So my first choice for a place to escape is Tagaytay City which is just few hours away from our home. Looking for TAGAYTAY HOTELS where our family can take a nice break, I came across this village offering a modern way of living in the province via the web and it's just 2 hours away from our place in Laguna. Traveling and having a "probinsya-feel" is a lot more hassle-free and stress-free. Nurture Welness Village is the best place to relax and to getaway from the busy world. It's a great place for anyone
who simply wants to take a break from the busy city life without going
to all the touristy destinations. Nurture is located in a
rather hidden area which shields it from the hustle and bustle and
traffic of weekends in Tagaytay.
The entrance is filled with flowering plants and big mango trees that were bearing lots of fruits because it happened to be in season during our visit. The staff were very warm and friendly. They would make you feel at home. The very helpful staff guide us to our Kalinga room which is near a creek that was surrounded with big bamboo plants that sways and makes noise whenever the wind blows. The view of tropical forest is really breathtaking and made me feel I am back to where my heart really belongs. That made me feel even more of the countryside. Kalinga room is air-conditioned with local and cable TV,
private toilet and bath, bathroom amenities, four poster bed, coffee station and turn down service.
All over the place were the beautifully manicured and landscaped
greens that are just breathtaking. The place is full
of lush and foliage from the entrance and the entire place.There is a
wishing well, restaurant, pool, bake shop, organic store and souvenir
shop, bar and KALUSUGAN & LACTATING HOUSE. There is the famous
GLAMPING (aka
Glamorous Camping) site. The tent has the basic amenities of a
hotel room like comfy bed and aircon. They also have an area for
bonfire, common toilet and bath for the campers.
All the food they serve is organic and they came from their own farm which is just some few kilometers away from the village. The water is alkaline to promote better health for their guests. You will really feel natural healing inside the place with the eco-therapy experience. It is a truly holistic, relaxing and spiritual place.
Nurture
also offers amazing wellness services, like massage and detox services. We were able to try one hour couples massage plus thirty minutes natural facial and foot massage.
Everything they used was natural like the ground coffee for the foot
massage and the herbal oils for the body. The therapists were
really good.
They have a farm tour of organic veggies. They call it "visit to Nurture
Farmacy." On the way to the farm was a plantation of coffee. Before the farm tour,
they served TARRAGON tea extracted from the garden. The farm is filled with medicinal plants, fruit bearing trees and vegetables which are all organic. They even make orgqanic fertilizer for their farm. Vital organs like heart, liver, lungs, colon and even the
reproductive organs are shaped in the form of bricks surrounded by
plants beneficial for each internal body parts. Nurture
Farmacy was designed to be a learning experience where guests get a
chance to discover the impact of vegetables and herbs on the different
organs of the body- with the hope that this awareness will convert into
action in their daily life.
Wi-Fi was not that excellent but who needs Wi-Fi when you can simply enjoy being one with nature? Forget the stressful living in the metro even for a while, experience laid back lifestyle away from the noise and
crowd.
Our 3 days, 2 nights stay was indeed a breath of fresh air and somehow lessened the longings of my hometown. Nurture has made me feel I am back home where I would always see the green surroundings and the blue skies when I wake up in the morning, the chirping of birds and sounds of the crickets were music to my ears, and the silence and calmness of the night is my lullaby...
Tapas, appetizers or snacks served in small portions are one of Spanish's influences on the Filipino cuisine.
Tapas may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are buttered or fried like the baby squid).
In some bars and restaurants across the globe, tapas have evolved into a more sophisticated cuisine. Tapas nowadays can be combined to make a full meal or in most cases, perfect partner to our cocktails.
The tapas I have tried are mostly composed of small sizes of bread topped with creams, sauces, cheese meat or seafood, or meat, cold cuts, sausage and the likes in small portion; which is why it was really a brand new experience for me when I discovered the kind of tapas being served by Rafael's.
Their Tapas are inspired by Pinoy's all-time favorite pulutan with a twist. In addition, it was not just the Tapas that are amazing but the cocktails too. Rafael's definitely has very good chefs and baristas.
I was holding here a glass of Rafael's Smash, a cocktail made of gin and apple juice. It's sweet, the taste of gin is almost unnoticeable.
Let me share with you first some of their best cocktails.
Cocktail with fresh lychee.
Dek'z on the Beach (Rum, pineapple juice, guava juice)
How Rafael's Tapas Bar and Restaurant come into life
Entrepreneur Henjie Carmona launches Rafael’s Tapas Bar and Restaurant at Resorts World Manila to share his father Rafael’s passion for home-cooked dishes, his mother Petronila’s elegant homemaking, and his penchant for art collecting to the upscale hotel-casino complex’s food, wine, and fun-loving clientele of high rollers, junkets, and the fancy set.
“I want to offer them a place to come home to not only for familiar but original home recipes that have been leveled up for their discriminating tastes,” he said, “but also to cozy up, chill, and unwind after spending hours playing and gaming.”
Although he’s a communication research graduate by degree and initially a banker by profession, Carmona has been in the hotel and restaurant industry for more than two decades now. His group having pioneered the condotel (condominium + hotel) format and the executive breakfast lounge, he wanted to challenge himself further by offering ala carte.
“Opening Rafael’s isn’t a childhood dream, but everything that went into it has been inspired by my dad who taught me all I need about food and cooking,” Carmona confessed. “First, good food is all about freshness—meaning, nothing stays long in the freezer, nothing canned is used, and everything is made in-house, even the pasta and especially the sauces.”
He reminisces how his father never allowed helpers to cook, reserving that privilege and honor for the head of the family, and made sure to prepare their meals himself every weekend despite being swamped by his business all week.
Dinuguan
“I’d remember craving for his signature dinuguan (pork blood stew) and lechon (roasted suckling pig) pairing while Matt Monroe wafts in the air,” he recalls, adding that this time it’s not just about taste, but also being Instagrammable. Thus, all Rafael’s dishes are plated with delicate artistry worthy of being photographed and shared (pun intended).
“Second, you never ask your guests if they have eaten already or if they want to eat or not,” Carmona explained. Not only would it put off guests as an excuse for lack of preparation or not having enough food, it would also give an impression that hospitality is not one’s forte,
He assured that there’s no compromising quality in the dining experience at Rafael’s, where groups of 10 to 15 can avail of the posh Petronila VIP mezzanine room for a consumable reserve price of P200K which comes with the mandatory Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV that can be hooked up to Resort World shows. “For that, it’s the sky’s the limit from cocktail drinks at P400 per pop to exquisite bottles of Remy Martin Louis XIII and Dalmore 25!”
“Third, food is everybody’s game,” Carmona concluded, “just like my father said everything’s done with food: deals closed, relationships opened, victories celebrated, wrongs amended, and sins forgiven.” Nobody loses with food and the best businesses invest in it.
Thus, Rafael’s is that rare mall space where you not only find the most original tasting dishes but also the most fastidiously interior decorated restaurant where diners eat and drink surrounded by towering Toto Aguilon wire spires, commissioned paintings from artists Tanya Gaisano Lee and Angelo Tabije, John Lloyd Cruz photographs, red and black draped tables, golden trumpet chandeliers, and a golden washroom!
“All our dishes are all-time familiar favorites that offer a unique twist in taste and presentation,” Carmona beamed as he introduced Rafael’s house specialties, which have interesting, oftentimes intriguing, names.
For their signature tapas or appetizers, they have their ritzy rendition of chicken skin—Chicken that Crossed the Road (P380) served with chili malt vinegar, pickled carrot, and radish puree, which are extra crunchy along with their classy version of gambas—Miss Gump in Hot Flashes (P720) with black garlic and Chardonnay roasted chilis and lemon.
For dinner, they have First Love (P1150)—spicy soft shelled crab risotto with homemade chorizo and chicken thigh charged with lemon—which is as crispy as they are tasty and Blackened Angus Ribeye (P2900)—prime steak with corn and zucchini succotash and chimichurri sauce—which is the most expensive standalone item on the menu.
Capping every meal or visit, guests ought to make sure they try The Big Bang Theory (P390)—a delicately sweet triple nut, three-layered cake of butter and dark chocolate cake revelation, their version of “Choc Nut”, revealed Chef Jinggoy Fernando—for dessert to complete the Rafael’s experience.
“The concept behind all these is simple,” Henjie Carmona said summing up: “I want Rafael’s to be that kind of place where you always want to come back to every day because it’s home and the food reminds you of family,”
For the full menu, reservations, and more information, please visit @rafaelsrwph on Instagram and Rafael’s Tapas Bar and Restaurant on Facebook.
Parents might think sometimes, how essential are toys for the kids? Well for me, it is essential because it is the kids' way to unwind, to relax or to learn. While we adults need and enjoy some moments of relaxation, so our children do. It's not at all times that they want to play with other kids, sometimes they also want to be alone with toys which they also consider as friends. But let's admit, not all toys are good for the kids. Some toys contain harmful substances, some toys are too breakable, some doesn't really contribute to our kids development but rather harm them. Another woe most parents encounter when buying toys is the price.There are a lot of learning toys in the market today that are helpful to our kids growth and skills development but their price is too high.
But do you know that there's a local toy and bag company that distributes toys, bags and accessories that are not only affordable but are also of high-quality?
Funtastic International Inc which was founded in 1999, is home to a lot of toys, bags and accessories that are of great quality and design but at a pricing that the masses could afford. They started with toys, which later grew into bags, foot wears and accessories. Now, they started branding their toys and launched their own line of fashion bags for all ages. Their products are designed in-house then manufactured outside of the country.
In 2007, Funtastic International Inc. launched Cool Kids. Cool Kids is the only brand of kids products that teaches the kids on how to care for the environment. Cool Kids consists of 18 different characters. The brand has its own princesses, robots, cars, fairies and the likes; and each of these characters has their own role to play in teaching kids of environmental care - Speedy, the car, fights smoke belchers; the princesses advocate cleanliness; fairies advocate tree planting.
Cool Kids also offers a new line of “FUN-tabulous” School bags and accessories. The new line of affordable, good quality school bags features the different characters of the Cool Kids friends; Royal Princesses, Glam Girlz, Forest Fairies, Viron Transformer, Earth (Geobot), Air (Aerobot) and Water (Aquabot) robots, and Space rangers to name a few.
Cool Kids has also launched a brand new line of amazing dough toys through Creadough by Cool Kids. This creative line of dough toys brings out the imagination and creativity in children and allows them to use their hands to explore, imagine and create amazing shapes and images.
Another new range of toys to look forward to is Zigo by Cool Kids. The Zigo line of blocks not only brings out the creative juices of our little ones, they actually help prepare children to be future engineers and architects. Every kid at one time or the other has played with blocks to bring out the best of their imagination and creativity. With Zigo competitively priced, parents do not need to spend a lot to provide their children with this wholesome deal of fun and creative building.
According to Mr. Rex Daryanani, President of Funtastic International Inc,; the company admits that plastics are not good for the environment. Unfortunately, there is no material to replace plastics, so as they do business they also give back by teaching people to take care of the planet. In every packaging, there are essential environmental tips which kids can read and which will soon develop into their mindset. A portion of the company's revenue will always go to environmental care such as tree planting.
In 2013, they launched Baby Bliss also under the Cool Kids brand. These are colorful, interactive, educational baby toys. Its packaging features baby developmental guide which helps parents understand how the toy is going to promote the development of their babies or kids. They have partnered with a child psychologist who reviews every Baby Bliss product so we can be sure every product is safe and beneficial for our little ones.
For Back to School 2017, Cool Kids has launched a brand new line of fashion bags for our little “fashionistas” and fashion forward buddies who want to follow the footsteps of their older siblings. Made of amazing quality materials, Cool Kids bags is the perfect companion of our children in school.
Funtastic International has also launched for Back to School 2017 its newest line of bags for High School and College kids as well as for adults through Latitude. Latitude is a brand that removes all limits and allows you to express yourself. Made of excellent quality materials, this fashion forward line of bags takes the user to a whole new level of experience given the amazing features of these bags both inside and out.
To see more of Funtastic International Inc.'s state-of-the-art products visit:
