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On Oils and Why Essential Oils?

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Oils Oils are a part of most, if not every, Filipino household. Newborns are given Aciete de Alcamforado (Camphorated Oil) and Aciete de Manzanilla (Chamomile oil) for relief of minor discomforts brought on by colds, colic, etc.  Growing up, we escalated to Efficascent Oil which is a blend of wintergreen, menthol, camphor, eucalyptus among others….

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Affidavit of Support – Why it shouldn’t be required for Filipinos

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Affidavit of support is a notarized document that is being required from Filipino travellers on a tourist/visit visa to another country. Affidavit of Support – What is it, really? The document is a statement that the sponsor takes full responsibility for the welfare of the traveler. That the sponsor will bear all necessary cost to…

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How to Get Entry Permit: Residence Visa Holders who Stayed out of UAE for 6 Months

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There are many expatriates who are residents in UAE. In general, expatriate residents should not be outside the UAE for more than 6 months in order for their residence visa to remain valid. A special entry permit is required to be able to return to UAE after six months. There are circumstances that going back to UAE…

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Currently – January 2017

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Currently – January 2017 It’s the last Saturday of January!! Can you believe it?  The month is flying by and I only posted 2 blog posts (three, including this). So, to update, I’m writing down my “currents”. How does it work? I picked 5 prompts (others use more) to keep everyone up to date (everyone who…

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What’s in Your Lunch Box? – Bento Ideas

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School started in September. Since then, I have made B’s lunchbox. I’m sharing some of the bento boxes we’ve made. More photos on our Facebook Page. Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m a mom of two who loves to crochet. Balancing work and motherhood is crazy, but I handle it with love and…

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