For Keeps Giveaway Winner

I would like to thank those who joined my second giveaway, and also For Keeps Online Shop for sponsoring my second giveaway.

And so to formally announce the winner of the beautiful necklace 

It's none other than fellow blogger and proud mommy, Charms Dalguntas. There won't be any problem with Charms picking up her prize since she is also based here in Zamboanga too. I haven't yet met Dear Charms but I would love to, and that will be soon. 

Congratulations to our Promding Chamimay! You brought home a charming accessory Charms!

Thank you so much for being a part of this giveaway, to all those who visit and follow my corner of the digital world. Not to worry, I have another giveaway in store, as soon as I straighten everything outside my blogging life! =D

Have a great day everyone! 

Review: The C's of Cutey

I love silver and charms. So what’s better than receiving my silver charm bracelet? It’s finally receiving my prizes from a contest I won: bracelets from Cutey! You can read about my winning the giveaway here and my winning entry here. 

I received a notice from the Post Office that a package was waiting for me to pick it up, together with the other packages I was expecting. The courier used was Royal mail and I like the stamp which has the Queen's impression on it. 

I received Momus, Hypnos and Hemera- which is my favorite. My thoughts? Continue reading below. 

Chain

One interesting feature of Cutey bracelets is the chain that's used. I'm used to chains when it comes to bracelets, and most of the charms and links are chunky, making it heavy. But the chains used for Cutey's bracelets are slim and lightweight. This made me instantly fond of its sleek design. This also gives a good fit once worn on the wrist, and I can say that one size fits all. I am petite and have small wrists and its chain is a-ok when I put it on.

Charms and Beads

Another feature which caught my attention is its assorted charms and beads. The Cutey signature bead-as I like to call it, makes the bracelet more distinguishable from other accessories. I think this is what makes it the genuine article.

The silver charms are appropriately sized and there are different charms for each bracelet. This makes each bracelet unique from the other. The same also goes for the beads which are high quality glass beads that are colorful and have a silver inner-lining in the center for easier assembly.

Clasp

A good clasp has to be secure and that's what Cutey has made sure for its unique bracelets. Even when worn for hours, there's no worry about the lock loosening or the charms or beads slipping. The clasp used is more secure than any lobster clasp I've tried on any bracelet, not to mention, it is also very durable.


The shipping took three weeks and the wait honestly made me anxious because I was already very excited to receive them. Cutey has a new collection of bracelets out, Shamballa, and you can choose your bracelets and enjoy their beautiful jewelry.


Am I satisfied with Cutey's products?

I have to say yes. 

And I might check out the new collection too. 

If you want to win a necklace, you can join here: For Keeps + Raisie Speaks Giveaway

HN+ Accessories Giveaway Winners

I have to apologize for the late posts. This problem has been annoying me since Thursday of last week and it's causing serious delays in work and other communication.

But I have some news for those who have joined my Human Nature and Accessories Giveaway! Here they are:

Fellow blogger Michelle Bugante of Mich Eats and Shops won first prize, so she will be expecting Human Nature Natural Strengthening Shampoo in Jasmine Scent, Tinted Lip Balm in Island Kiss, 100% Natural Hand and Foot Salve in Berry Bliss Scent and a Citronella Bug Spray. Congratulations to the fabulous Mich!

Mich's winning entry is to follow me on Twitter.

The second winner is Mary Avellana Reana, and her winnings are Twistee headband in polka black and white, a pair of Gold Earrings in Turtle design, a pair of Gold Dangling Earrings in Disc and Bows design, one handcrafted ribbon bookmark with Bead Ends in White and one handcrafted ribbon bookmark with bead ends in black. Congratulations to Mary! 

Her winning entry is leave a blog post comment

I would like to remind the winners that they have only 48 hours to contact me through email: raisa513@yahoo.com. 

If you did not win this giveaway, I still have another here: For Keeps Online Giveaway and you can win a necklace courtesy of the sponsor For Keeps Online Shop by Kristal. 

Congratulations again to Mich and Mary! 

For Keeps + Raisie Speaks Giveaway

So yeah, why wait for the current giveaway to end when I could already arrange a new one, right?

So, here it is, a beautiful necklace sponsored by For Keeps Online Shop. 

For Keeps Online Shop is owned and managed by Crystal, a Nursing graduate who maintained her own online shop earlier. Because time and life kept her from optimizing online sales, she had to give in to other priorities. Now, she conquers the world of online business by introducing For Keeps Online Shop which sells ladies' apparel, accessories, and really cool gadget accessories!

Here are just some personal picks:

Fashionable sunnies that are also super affordable

Bib style necklace

Kitschy-cute charm necklaces

Design your own iPhone/iPod case

I'm giving a big THANK YOU to Crystal For Keeps Online Shop for sponsoring this giveaway.

Here's how you can win this! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck to you all! Thank you for supporting Raisie Speaks!

Note: Open to Philippine residents only

What Papa Taught Me

I wouldn't be here without the most important man in my life; Papa. 

He sacrificed so much together with my Mom to give me what he thinks I deserve, together with my siblings. He made sure that I can sleep well, with food to eat, and a comfortable house to go home to, to rest and to live in. 

He made sure I had a childhood, and made sure I got good education, so I could face the world independently. 

I am proud that even if sometimes we both don't agree on some trivial matters, like how to cook this dish and that dish, where to go first, or what to do this year, the bonding moments are irreplaceable. 

He still insists to fetch me if he could, and bring me safely from one destination to the other. 

He makes sure I have what I need. 

He won't sacrifice my security and company to people he does not know or does not trust. 

My fondest memory of being with Papa was when we travelled from Tacloban-taking the overnight ferry to Cebu and then finally touchdown in Cagayan de Oro to meet with my Mom. We did that when I was only eight years old, and backpacking while he carried nothing more than my milk and vitamins in his huge knapsack. 

Father's Day Lunch

Papa enjoying his self-prepared home-cooked, medium-rare steak lunch with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables

He always cooks home-made meals for us, every chance he gets. He is the only one who can satisfy my search for pork sinigang, I got home from college during sem break and told him about how no restaurant in Cagayan de Oro can cook pork sinigang the way I wanted, and he just looked at me as if saying "Told you so". 

Most Important Lesson Papa Taught Me: "Make sure there is food, for your body, for your mind, your soul, and always, always, be grateful for what you HAVE. You will be surprised how this can teach you humility. Share what you have, and always remember that material things do not amount to what you need in this world: love, family, friends and freedom." 

What I have yet to teach him: Computer encoding and how to log in his FB account just so he can play poker. 

What To Look Forward To This Year: Papa and I got promo tickets to Cebu this July to visit Tito Ruel in Ormoc, Leyte and we will be spelunking (without my mother's knowledge) in Samar. 

Happy Father's Day, thank you for everything.