#GerifiedPH: Dig into Solitaire!

Did you know? Solitaire is also called Patience.

One of the oldest, most retro games of all time requires more than your thinking skills, it also ask for your patience, lots and lots of it.

Solitaire is a good exercise and teaser for the brain. One good game can keep the brain from being stagnant.

Did you know? Solitaire can also mean a diamond or any other precious stone and gem set in a piece of jewelry by itself.

One of the most significant part of the game is to shuffle the cards randomly - intensively at that.

Thanks to modern technology for the gadgets and the internet for the connection, now we can play Solitaire anytime, anywhere!

DigSolitaire.com

Did you know? There are different kinds of solitaire games.

DigSolitaire.com offers an online solitaire game with different variations; as of now, they currently have 16 solitaires including the famous FreeCell Solitaire, the iconic Spider Solitaire, the Klondike Solitaire, even the least-known versions such as the Pyramid Solitaire.

Different versions may scare beginners and noobs at first, good thing DigSolitaire provides simple, easy to follow tutorials where you can learn the rules and the basic steps.

Aside from trying out different versions, you can also save your high scores and aim to reach the Top Board Scorers posted on-time on the DigSolitaire website.

Want to create your own version? You can also contactDigSolitaire so they can add it to the website.

In DigSolitaire, you will have fun exercising your brain!

Visit DigSolitaire.com!

Are you into puzzles, too? Check out JSPuzzles.com!

Did you know? You can also strengthen your mind with puzzles, too! Read more about it here: Tickle your mind with riddles for eyes.

Fitness On A Dime

I'm not an athlete, not inclined to sport and not an active person, as the nature of my work as a structural designer is to sit all day long in front of my screen or

sit on a cafe or conference room for a meeting and not move around that much unless

we have to inspect a construction site.

So far, my only exercise is the baby - lifting a 10kg hyperactive infant, running and following him around and of course, breastfeeding (yup, breastfeeding burns calories too!).

I happen to stumble to this Creative Ways To Exercise few moons ago and this is really what I need to keep in mind to do everyday, just to let my body have extra physical activities throughout the day!

Of all the suggestions, here's my top 3 favorites!

1) squats while brushing teeth

2) leg lifts while sitting at my desk

3) walking whenever possible

Read more about Vee's creative ways to exercise here: 10 Creative Ways To Exercise

What's your favorite dovetail workout?

Chronicles of a Young Wife: Slimmer's World Giveaway

Today my sister invited me and mom to join her Slimmer's World,. To try out for the first time their facial diamond peel service and to check out their weight loss program, the gym facilities and their amenities. I gladly comply.

These are the gift certificates that we've use on our visit.

The gift certificates worth Php 1,500.00 could be use as -

Facial Diamond Peel worth Php 1,500.00 3 GYM Sessions worth Php 1,500.00

I both use the GC's for diamond peel and gym session afterwards.

Slimmer's World, Megamall branch

Check out Slimmer's World Gym here.

Check out my Slimmer's World Diamond Peel Experience here.Slimmer's World is generous enough to sponsor this giveaway worth Php 15,000.00!  :) We will be giving away 2 gift certificates worth Php1,500.00 each, that's a total of Php3,000.00 worth of services for 5 randomly chosen winners!

For metro manila residents only who could go to Slimmer's World, Megamall. Winners will be selected randomly. GC's to be pick up at Metro Gaisano Market! Market! on December 01 or 02.

All you have to do is follow the instruction below. (I've been meaning to use a rafflecopter tab, but alas! The raffle's copter's acting up!)

Mandatory Rules:

1) Follow The Chronicles of a Young Wife on Facebook here. (+1 point)

2) Subscribe to The Chronicles of a Young Wife either on

Wordpress and/or Blogspot. (+5 points each)

Additional Points:

2) Follow @Gerilen on Facebook. (+1 point)

3) Subscribe to Gerilen Elizabeth on blogspot. (+5 points)

4) Follow @Gerilen on Twitter. (+1 point)

5) Follow @Gerilen on Instagram. +1

6) Share everyday. Be it on FB, Twit or IG. (+10 points)

6) Comment down below your name, email address and what sites did you subscribed to, FB name, Twitter name, IG name and shares. (+5 points)

Giveaway will end on November 30! Winners will be notified via email.

Again, thank you so much Slimmer's World for this sponsorship! <3

Slimmer's World Gym

Before hitting the gym, we first took our diamond peel session, click here.

Slimmer's World, Megamall branch.

We signed up for a six-month program worth Php11,4oo.00 and mom get 10 "Tummy-Tuck" sessions (IDK what's it called) for a discounted price of Php7,000.00 only! Aside from that, the receptionist also gave us 2 free tummy tuck sessions! Cool!

On to the gym, we were measure, oh my...

and then, we were oriented to where's where and what's what. How enormous workout machines works, the warm up and cool down.

Beth using the treadmill.

The ammenities are good. Vast ladies room with showers, lockers, dressing room and powder room with huge mirrors.

Always wear your rubber shoes when working out, okay? :P

Giveaway coming up! <3

Skincare General Rules

I don't have the perfect skin, (not the worst either) and I encounter several problems but of course, all these have simple solutions and preventions. This post summarizes the general rules when it comes to skincare (and overall health). Some rules usually takes a lot of discipline and practice but the results are oh-so-worth-it! Read on!

The Don't's
*don't squeeze that juicy zit! - its nasty and unhygienic! Popping pimples not only stress out the skin's delicate follicles but also spread the bacteria into the deeper layer causing more breakouts, swelling, more redness, infection, irritation and at the long run larger pores. So better keep your hands off your face! (I used to be a culprit on this but glad to say I'm hands-free since learning this, unless I'm asleep...)

* it's a crime to be a night owl! - if you're an early to bed early to rise morning lark, congratulations! But if you lurk at night seeking opportunities (lol) like a night owl that I am- welcome to the cult of big fluffy eye bags, red shot eyes and overall dull skin! The thing is, the body needs to rest at night, to repair damaged cells, to keep skin fresh and healthy. The body self detoxify at night.So if can't getaway with night outs or night shifts for that matter, be sure to let your body rest at least 6hours a day. 10 to 15minutes power naps makes a big difference too - its like a quickie charge! ;)

*do not mix and just match - you could if we're talking about fashionable clothes, but since this is all about skincare, lets stay away from mixing and concentrate on matching. Although a product is best used with its partner brand, let's be real here and forgive ourselves by not buying the entire skincare line. Your favorite toner brand is different from your favorite moisturizer. Okay the thing is, its okay, deal with it but remember this - know your skin type, if your oily like me, do check the label if its for oily skin. Do not ever do with a toner for oily skin then a moisturizer emollient for super dry skin. The products will fight not the enemy of your skin, but each other! That's a bit dramatic, but you got me right? :)

I wish I was this flawless! No pores!

Or this smooth!

The Do's
*favorite drink: colorless tasteless ice-cold water - it's a thirst quencher, body replenisher and the best part is, its cheap, organic and natural! You are 70% water darling! ;)
Why cold? It burns calories. Hitting two birdies in one ice-cold rock! Squeeze out some lemon on to your water to add a hint of citrus - it burns calories too.

*the usual tips of eating healthy and working out - eat fresh fruits and vegetables, if its says it's a corn and it doesn't look like a corn anymore then you know it undergo a lot of food processes - preservatives and cancer-causing chemicals are lurking around that juicy piece of junk #truthhurtsalot! Skip it.
If you're not in a hurry skip the elevator, skip the escalator, take the stairs. Commute if safe and possible. Walk. Run.

My no-makeup makeup face :)

full makeup face :)

These tips are easier said than done. I have to focus on losing weight as well, it is hard and I'm under the impression that "no-pain-no-gain" is freaking unbearable!

Discipline is one key, attitude is another. You will walk, run, stumble and fall. And you know what, Its okay. Just put yourself together and rise. :) rise, try again and live life. Besides, #YOLO! Why be unhealthy, right?