REAL STORY: It took me 4 years to know the real Lola Remedios

I have to admit it took me many years before I finally got to know Lola Remedios. I see Lola Remedios all the time but being too occupied with my daily grind, I would not even stop. When Lola Remedios is right in front of me, I would look away or shift my attention somewhere else. I am guilty of not seeing Lola Remedios' importance and I had no idea what I have been missing. 

So, it took me 4 years to get to know Lola Remedios and realize why we need Lola Remedios in our lives. 

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Before I continue my post and before you call me a horrible granddaughter, let me get things straight. Lola Remedios is not a person but it is a food supplement that I have recently tried. I have seen this in the market since 2017 usually in 7/11 and drugstores but I just ignore it thinking that it's just another food supplement. 

Thus, when I had the chance to try it a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised. 

Here are the 4 things I learned about Lola Remedios: 

1. It's in ready-to-drink syrup form. All this time I thought it's in powder form that you mix with hot water. Instead, you can drink it straight from the sachet.

If you are a K-drama fan, you have seen our favorite oppas taking ginseng from a little red tube. That is exactly how you are going to consume Lola Remedios as well. 

2. It tastes like stay fresh. Remember the small green mint balls that we enjoyed in our childhood? It tastes like melted stay fresh. Thus, you'll definitely enjoy this. Guaranteed no bitter medicine-like taste. :) 

3. Made from all-natural. Lola Remedios is made from natural ingredients such as Honey, Ginger, Mint, Clove, and Fennel

4. It's recommended for sore throats, inflammations, coughs, colds, stomach discomfort, and "lamig." 

The best part? It's very affordable and you get this for as low as Php 10 only.

Thus, if you had been ignoring Lola Remedios like me, it's about time that you get to know Lola Remedios and make it a part of your daily life. 

Quotes from 'Vincenzo' that will teach you Important Life Lessons

Okay! So, we still can't get over Vincenzo as this tv series has definitely made all of weekends fun and exciting. 

Click here to read our full review.

Aside from the bad-ass Song Joong Ki, there are many remarkable lines and quotes in the series that you'll surely love. Here are the top quotes and lines from the 'Vincenzo' that will teach you important life lessons. 

1. Regret is the most painful thing you can experience in life. 

2. Because the enemy of my enemy is a friend. 

3. The strongest punch comes from behind. 

4. There are things that can only be verified through trust. 

5. The only way to get rid of your anger is by fighting it.  

6. To find a true friend is like finding a treasure.  

7. A smart person knows when their opponent is weak.  

8. Friends are like one soul in two bodies.  

Do you have other favorite quotes from the series? Kindly write them in the comments section below. 

Creating a Positive and Educational Online Experience for Kids

The world is changing and it's changing so fast! Due to the global health crisis, the adoption of digital technologies has speeded and has forever changed our way of life. E-learning or online schooling where education is done remotely and through digital platforms is at an all-time high. According to UNICEF, 90% of the countries adopted digital and/or broadcast remote learning policies.

This means that despite the warnings about the dangers of the internet, our current situation calls for the need for us to increase our technological know-how. We can't avoid or refrain our children from using the computer as they need to develop their skills and keep up with the emerging technologies and the changing world. It is imperative for parents and guardians to find the balance between internet usage vis-a-vis the dangers of the internet and the health hazards of prolonged computer usage.

Here are 3 tips on how you can create a positive and educational online experience for kids:

1. Choose the Right Content and Safe Programs

The internet has a mix of both good and bad content where innocent searches online can sometimes lead to not-so-innocent results thus, the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service suggest that parents or guardians should maximize the use of built-in safety tools such as parental controls, safe browsing settings, and internet filters. Though it does not guarantee 100% results, it still helps prevent your children from seeing inappropriate content. 

2. Integrate Online Gaming and Education

The recent study conducted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) discussed the educational value of video games and how they have helped in developing creativity, cooperative learning, and abilities to solve problems. This encourages individuals to embrace the value of video gaming. Instead of immediately decreasing the screen time of our children, you might as well use this opportunity to provide a fun and educational experience for them. 

In-browser gaming websites such plays.org where you don't need to download any software/apps and do not offer in-game purchases or upgrades are readily available online. 

3. Explore the Benefits of the Internet and Develop Relevant Computer Skills

Digital and computer skills are non-negotiable. If you look back 10-15 years ago, having computer skills is an advantage. Today, it is an absolute must-have. They are now considered a skill just like reading and writing. Thus, it is important that we teach our children basic computer skills as early as we could. The more comfortable our children are with technology today, the better equipped they are to face the exciting opportunities they will face in the future. 

Through your guidance, allow your children to explore the internet and help them understand how to use emerging technologies as a key advantage. 

• Develop his or her online research skills through a scavenger hunt game.
• Give them opportunities to solve problems and collaborate on projects
• Bring ideas to life. There are many videos and graphic software websites that are user-friendly.
• Help them build digital resilience. Empower them to make the right choices and have the confidence to skip or hover over content that they may consider harmful to them.  

K-drama Review: VINCENZO (Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead!)

Netflix's latest hit Korean drama "Vincenzo' just ended and we can't help but feel sepanx. If you are not familiar, this Korean drama series is all about a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer (Song Joong-ki) who visited South Korea, his motherland. During his brief stay, he gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.

Just a head-up, the series is not a "feel-good" or something romantic that you'll get "kilig" when watching this thus, it is not recommended if you simply want to relax. You might even be so engrossed with it that you'll also be angry, frustrated, and pissed off. 

The story was quite common and it did not really have many surprising twists. In fact, many scenes are predictable. However, we just love how bad-ass Song Joong-Ki is in this series and it was "satisfying"  (sorry for the term) to see how justice was served (e.g. how the villains of the story were made to pay for their crimes)

One thing that was instrumental to the success of the series was the perfect casting. Song Joong Ki's baby face was just perfect for the smart, funny, and merciless consigliere. 

Also, the supporting cast was also great. Korea's Cassano Guemga had real chemistry and had surprising stories (talents) on their own. They definitely gave us a good laugh while watching. 

The series had a total of 20 episodes which is more than the usual 16-episode series that we are used to. Unfortunately, the finale episode came a bit short. In the first few minutes of the last episode, Vincenzo's reaction was a bit off and out of character. It seemed that he was so helpless when he just rushed into the scene with no proper plan as if he just let Jang Han-Seo die and Hong Cha-Young shot. It was kind of lame. 

We actually expected a "bigger" ending but I guess because of the limitations of the production there were many parts that did not have proper closure. With this, we just hope that Vincenzo will have another season because we still have lots of questions or things that we would like to see. :) 

• How does Vincenzo's island near Malta look like?
• Did he fulfill his promise to be a godfather? 
• How did International Security Intelligence Agency maximize the guillotine file? Were they able to punish corrupt individuals like Jung In-Kuk and Kim Seok-U?
• Was the gold shared among other tenants? 
• What happened to the Babel group? 
• Who owns Geumga Plaza now? 

And many, many more... 

Overall Rating: 4/5 

Definitely, Vincenzo is a must-watch. You might as well enjoy it with corn salad too *wink*! 

How about you? What do you think of the series? Do you want a sequel (Season 2) too? 

Let us know in the comments section below.