Jakie and the Beadstalk

Photo credit: goodreads.com The first in the series... A typical story - Girl meets a guy who's rich, hot, and handsome. They have great sexual chemistry. Girl falls in love, guy doesn't realize that he's in love with her too. He tells her he can't commit, not even with her.  Girl discovers that guy is like that because of his haunting childhood.  Will the girl be able to make the guy realize that he has more to offer than what he is offering?  Will he realize that he is capable of commitment?  Will it be a happy ending? I find the story okay... I like the writing style, it's light and readable. Too much sex scenes though. The dialogues are not quotable quotes. They're too long that they eventually become boring. Do people really say that much? And another point: when Sabrina dresses up, the description there focuses more on the brands she's wearing not the clothes/shoes. I spray on J'adore... I wear my Jimmy Choos... What's this? ...

Sold at supermarkets. Bought mine at Robinson's Ermita Supermarket at P99.50. I am constantly in search of effective mosquito repellents. With the dengue strains all going berserk, I need to make sure that my kid is somehow protected against mosquitoes.  One time, I saw Human Nature's Bug Shield Mosquito Repellents displayed in one of the racks at Robinson's Supermarket, and immediately grabbed one. At P99.50 for 50 ml, I thought that this one's a good deal.  It's DEET-Free and it's made of natural ingredients (all Human Nature products are). This one's a spray. But I was disappointed when it didn't really spray like atomizer nozzles do - you know, one spray, with a diameter of a few centimeters? This one is more of a squirt - one push and oil is quirted.  So what you do is you have to spread it on your hand first before you apply on the body. Well, you can directly apply on the body, but since it's a squirt, it's a littl...

I was able to get a free trial pack of Tiger Balm's Anti-Mosquito Patches for kids. (P195 pesos at Robinson's Supermarket) It's actually very easy to use, just peel off the protective layer and stick onto  your kid's skin or clothes.  The patches are chemical DEET-free* so it's really safe for kids. Upon opening the pack, one is assaulted by the strong Citronella smell. Even my kid wrinkled his nose when I opened it.  Here are my thoughts on the product: Smiley faces: 1. It's easy to peel and stick on. 2. It's also easy to peel off and no sticky mess is left on the skin. 3. It can be stuck on the clothes. 4. It's very handy.  The diameter of each patch is about 2 inches. 5. It's DEET-free. *Some studies show that long term exposure to DEET causes seizures and other toxic side effects, and affects the central nervous system.  Sad faces: 1. It's a bit pricey if it's 195 for a box of 10 patches. 2. I apprecia...