Tips, inspiration, aid for families affected by pandemic from Shelter in Place platform

"Stay At HOME" - this is a famous line we have started hearing since the pandemic CoVid-19 hit the world, brought us inconvenient lives, and gave us a lot of fears from day-to-day.

As the government of each country in the world urges everyone to stay inside or work from home for their safety, the people especially the workforce struggle to live a normal life. But because we value life above anything else, we follow their recommendations to just stay at home while working or don’t work at all, while the virus is still not in control.

Not all people accepted this kind of “new norm” that easily. Most people from around the world are experiencing anxiety, stress. Their mental health suffers, their overall health deteriorates due to a lot of problems that arise since the pandemic began.

Good thing there’s this website called shelterinplacetips.com that is focused on helping families and donating all proceeds that they make from the site directly to families affected by COVID19.  It is designed to help people get through being stuck at home. 

The website features articles that mostly COVID-19 related and how to cope in these trying times.

As a Mom who always worries about a lot of things for the whole family like health, finances, security – I wish to see more inspiring and morale-boosting posts that will lift the mood everyday. I wish to read more encouraging articles on how to stay strong, brave, and positive despite the invisible threat in the environment. Also, I wish to see more features that will help the kids and the whole family learn and enjoy while staying inside the comfort of their own room. 

Because I would still want to earn even a little for our living, I also wish to see posts that feature online jobs or online opportunities to start earning from home.

Most of all, I hope to see more families given help from the platform. I hope more people would donate because this is the time that we need each other’s care the most. May the site don’t just last while there is pandemic, but I hope they will stretch their help even beyond this crisis that the whole world is facing.

Put your best foot forward with Salomon boots

Outdoor activities require a special kind of footwear. For recreational activities; there's running shoes,  water shoes, and sports sandals. In outdoor operations performed by law enforcement professionals‚ military service members and special ops‚ security pros‚ and public safety workers; there's also a special type of shoes being used called tactical boots. These are heavy-duty shoes usually made to perform under tough circumstances while keeping the wearer comfortable and agile.

Tactical boots are a lot different from other boots because they offer protection from sand‚ mud‚ water‚ difficult terrain‚ and other hazards. They are often weatherproofed and were designed for all-purpose uses. They are also made to handle quick motion and slippery terrain, unlike traditional boots which are not made for vigorous activity although durable.

Tactical boots are very useful and have many good qualities. They can be used on a daily basis at work if you work in a job that requires a whole load of numerous things, like working in the military, or maybe you work as a police officer.

For your tactical boots need, Salomon boots at tacticaldistributors.com is one of the best recommendations.  Salomon tactical boots are the best solution around when looking for the best in high-performing footwear. These boots are ideal for tactical missions and are made to offer superior support and comfort while being durable enough to withstand the roughest environments and tasks. When it comes to any outdoor endeavor, whether for work or play, there is no denying the importance of proper boots. If your feet are not receiving the comfort and support they need, it may negatively impact your performance. Put your best foot forward every time you step out with Salomon tactical boots.

Salomon FORCES, a company of almost 70 years has been creating exceptional sports and outdoor footwear intended for the most extreme settings and actions, and it offers a wide range of options for Salomon tactical boots.

With their innovative FORCES Footwear lineup, they have raised the already high bar they set for themselves from the offset. These boots are routinely used by military and LE units across the world.

All of the Salomon FORCES tactical boots they offer features the trademark qualities of this brand such as the lightweight comfort combined with heavy-duty durability. They feature enhanced insulation on the inside to keep feet warmer and drier, as well as incomparable gripping action on the exterior for improved traction in even the most treacherous of terrains.

Every option has been constructed with the most durable materials to ensure a rugged performance built to last for years. Made with water-resistant and non-reflective materials for endeavors requiring stealth, these boots feature molded soles, anti-debris mesh, mudguards, and more for footwear built with your needs in mind.

Not all tactical boots are made equal, but with Salomon shoes, you can be sure of the durability, flexibility, and comfort of your outdoor footwear so you can go the extra mile for all your missions to serve, protect and help.

Why is it good to have a bowl of salad a day?

Salads composed of even a few ingredients make a nutrient-rich meal. The greens alone have calcium, iron, potassium and B vitamins. Salad basics, such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are packed with antioxidants. You can't go wrong including a salad in your daily diet.

So what are the benefits of having a bowl of salad in your meal?

A bowl of salad a day helps in weight loss or in weight management because salads are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in other nutrients. Fiber helps you feel full making you eat, the remaining meal less and ultimately lose weight. 

Three times a week, I replace my usual dinner which includes a cup of rice and my favorite viand, with a bowl of my homemade or DIY salad - a mixture of fruits and veggies. It helps me maintain my weight thru the years.

Eating salad regularly helps improve skin tone. The high levels of water found in salad veggies improve hydration in our bodies, which is necessary for youthful skin tone and various basic bodily functions.

Salad keeps disease and aging at bay.

Who isn't interested in a bit more energy and vitality? Who doesn't love to be fit and young-looking?

Aside from their natural good taste and great crunchy texture alongside wonderful colors and fragrances, eating a large serving of fresh, raw vegetables each day makes a substantial contribution to disease prevention, healthy body, and youthful energy.

Pack your salads with as many other veggies or fruits as possible to get the synergetic effects. Carrots, cucumbers, different colored peppers, broccoli, peas, artichokes, strawberries, raspberries, or pears are great choices to get in different textures as well as plenty of filling fiber.

Having known all these benefits and more from a bowl of salad, we may wonder where to find the best salad especially in the Metro where it is very rare to find the freshest ingredients for a salad. 

A good salad should be fresh - not all fruits or ingredients came from a can; ripe and in season. One of the best ways to make sure that the veggies and fruits are fresh is to base on the color - green should be green, red is red, yellow must be yellow, meaning they should be bright and bold in colors. If there are other ingredients such as eggs, tuna, meat or pasta, they should not be too salty, nor sour.

I spend 4 to 5 days of my whole week in Metro Manila, so how do I find it possible to have a good salad to incorporate into my meals so I never miss my body goals? 

I go to Salad Bar. 

Salad Bar is a buffet-style counter where you can assemble your own salad plates. Salad Bar provides lettuce as a base, sliced tomatoes, assorted raw sliced vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, and green or red bell peppers; shredded turnips, boiled baby potatoes, corn kernels, bread croutons, and fruits such as grapes, lychee, papaya, peaches, mangoes, melon, and watermelon. They also have additional food items such as cooked cold meat like tuna, boiled eggs, cooked mushrooms. Customers also have 5 dressings to choose from such as Caesar, Thousand Island, Condensed milk.

I don't usually put in much dressing because I love the natural taste of the fruits, veggies, and meat as it is; but remember salad contains so-called fat-soluble vitamins that cannot be absorbed and used by the body without the presence of some fat. 

With Salad Bar, there's no reason not to get fit and healthy everyday. They have 5 branches situated in the following areas - GT Tower Makati, PBCom Tower Makati, Zuellig Bldg Makati, Food Choices at the Glorietta 4 Makati, Robinson's Summit Ayala, and Net Quad Bldg Taguig. 

The store is actually one of the most affordable and quality salad bars I have tried in the metro. You can create your own salad for only Php30.00 per 100grams. Packing up your body with the essential daily vitamins, minerals, and nutrients will never burn a hole in your pocket with the convenience offered by Salad Bar.

Watch the original Filipino animated series "Jet and the Pet Rangers" for FREE via iWant

Jet and the Pet Rangers is a brand new cartoon series, to teach valuable lessons to all viewers young and old.

Parents can turn their kids’ downtime into an educational and fun-filled experience by making them watch “Jet and the Pet Rangers,” iWant’s first-ever original animated series available for free streaming this Friday (April 3).

The brand new Tagalog cartoon series follows the adventures of a kid named Jet, who, together with his pets Liksi the dog, Tiyang Manok the hen, and Gigi the goldfish, transform into superheroes with the help of a magic star. When an animal in the neighborhood encounters trouble, Jet and his Pet Rangers speedily locate them and come to their rescue.

The show aims to use entertainment as a tool to instill values such as empathy, teamwork, and respect. It also aims to hone its young viewers’ imagination and problem-solving skills, and encourage them to express themselves through the interactions of the show’s characters.

In its first episode, Baryo Mahayop faces a hideous monster caused by the stench of a cat named Kenken, who neglects his hygiene. In episode two, Jet and the Pet Rangers rebuild the destroyed home of a handicapped dog named Potpot in the hopes of lifting his deeply dampened spirit.

The team aids a ridiculed pig named Vicky, who was born thin and light compared to other pigs in town, in episode three. The bunch then meets Anton the firefly who is determined to fulfill an orphan’s wish in episode four.

Meanwhile, Jet and the Rangers will have to make a blast out of Pinoy games to help jealous twin puppies reconcile in episode five, and answer a duckling’s cry for help after turning black and greasy because of a polluted pond in episode six.

In the final episode, Jet is out to prove that the old belief about black cats bringing misfortune is false. While the gang investigates the true intentions of a shunned black kitten named Pawpaw, they will have to face a bigger disaster threatening Baryo Mahayop.

“Pet Rangers” is directed by Patrick Apura and produced by Studio Nonego. It features the voices of JM Canlas as Jet, Hazel Hernan-Tabulinar as Tiyang Manok, Dylan Ray Talon as Liksi, and Jewel Milag as Gigi.

“Pet Rangers” is part of iWant’s Kids World, a new section on the platform that features shows and movies that facilitate learning and fun.

Join the fun-filled superhero adventure of Jet and his best pals in “Pet Rangers,” on the iWant app (iOs and Android) or iwant.ph. For updates, like www.facebook.com/iWant, and follow @iwant on Twitter and @iwantofficial and @dreamscapedigital on Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantPH.

Experience no dandruff, no dryness with Palmolive Men

Modern men are not only concerned with how they look or smell. Men nowadays, don't just invest in fashion - clothing, footwear, accessories, and fragrance - but also on wellness especially on the essential things they use every day such as bath soaps, facial cleansers and creams, shampoo and the likes.

Colgate-Palmolive understands the need of today's modern men that is why they created a shampoo specially formulated for them so their hair stays natural and healthy throughout the day. The new Palmolive shampoo for men comes in two variants:

1. Palmolive Men Anti-Dandruff + Scalp Cooling Shampoo with Eucalyptus  

This Palmolive Men shampoo and conditioner variant is an exclusive advanced formula made specifically for men which combines 100% natural Eucalyptus extract with CLZ that is clinically proven to effectively combat and remove 100%* dandruff.

Its specialized formula made with Eucalyptus extract refreshingly cools the scalp and comes with an invigorating fragrance to make you feel cool and confident.

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This variant contains CLZ, a clinically-proven anti-dandruff agent so that Palmolive Men removes 100% of visible dandruff flakes and dryness with regular use. It also contains 100% natural charcoal powder which effectively cleanses the scalp and it comes with invigorating fragrance for men.

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