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    cessy08 commented on the post, Hand care: The Body Shop’s Almond Hand and Nail Cream 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Hand care: The Body Shop’s Almond Hand and Nail Cream I noticed that the wind here in Ireland this year is drier in comparison to the past years I lived here. The past years, I never […] View

    Thanks for that and I am hoping for the same, too. It feels good to know there are products that are reasonably priced I can use when I need it instead of going to a specialist to buy something ridiculously expensive!

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Hand care: The Body Shop’s Almond Hand and Nail Cream 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Hand care: The Body Shop’s Almond Hand and Nail Cream I noticed that the wind here in Ireland this year is drier in comparison to the past years I lived here. The past years, I never […] View

    Oh lucky you! I used to have really low maintenance skin and can get away without using too much lotion or creams but that changed this year, I am not sure why. That’s why these days, I need to take care of my skin and hopefully get it back as it used to.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Hand care: The Body Shop’s Almond Hand and Nail Cream 8 years, 4 months ago

    I noticed that the wind here in Ireland this year is drier in comparison to the past years I lived here. The past years, I never experienced getting my hands so dry during summer even when indoors so I seldom use […]

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    • I am not into any creams and stuff. I have a moist skin naturally.

      • Oh lucky you! I used to have really low maintenance skin and can get away without using too much lotion or creams but that changed this year, I am not sure why. That’s why these days, I need to take care of my skin and hopefully get it back as it used to.

    • It sounds like a great product for dry skin. Some suffer awfully bad with dry skin. Any product that can help keep skin moisturized. Appreciate the review. I’m glad the product is working and hope that you’re skin continues to get better.

      • Thanks for that and I am hoping for the same, too. It feels good to know there are products that are reasonably priced I can use when I need it instead of going to a specialist to buy something ridiculously expensive!

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Another Italian Place to Visit in Dublin: Paulie’s Pizza 8 years, 4 months ago

    A friend from California arrived a couple of weeks ago to visit. On that day, it was a gloriously hot day in Dublin and I can truly feel that summer is here in our midst. We went out to go to the zoo and spent the […]

    • I am more into prompt service than being satisfied with what I eat. Places such as these always have good food. I remember the long queue at a hotel in New York.

      • Now that I think about it, it is the staff’s attention to detail that lingers long after you have dined in a restaurant. Of course, food quality is also a factor to remember a “good” restaurant. But there are times when a bad customer service experience ruins the entire dining experience no matter how fantastic the food is.

    • Sounds pretty good. Although the sun was beaming. It still sounds as if then meal was enjoyed and that’s a plus. Italian food is great. I’m glad the food was tasty. The restaurant sounds like a great place to hang out.

      • Yeah it is a great place to catch up with place. In fact, most of the diners are quite young probably because there are lots of HQs around the area so there were a lot of young office workers, too.

    • Wow! what a review. It is never easy to review a Food Item, in an original and unbiased way. Yet you have done a great job indeed.

      • Thanks for the feedback. 🙂 I really try to be as honest as possible when I review anything. I mean, I also rely on reviews to know whether the product or restaurant is something I’d like so I want to do the same thing, too.

    • sounds like a very nice restaurant to visit for 3-4 person and the share of food serve, I hate to admit this, from the picture, it is enough for 2 person only, me and my hubby are big eaters, we could finish off the plate in just 10 minutes!

      As for the dessert, it looked delicious, pity that it is only one piece , that is sufficient for my son but not me and hubby, LOL

      • Oh, I didn’t take the other starters ordered by my husband and my friend visiting us 🙂 So apart from the Burrata salad, we had individual plates as an appetizer. That filled us up since my friend ordered a calamari and my husband ordered mussels. That’s why we decided to order “light” for the mains since we don’t want to take a lot home.

    • Yes Italian foods are famous all over the world especially Italian pizza at every restaurant gig or small. My friend lived there he praised more of Italian pizza,

      A legend suggests that Roman soldiers gained a taste for Jewish Matzoth while stationed in Roman occupied Palestine and developed a similar food after returning home. However a recent archeological discovery has found a preserved Bronze Age pizza in the Veneto region. By the Middle Ages, these early pizzas started to take on a more modern look and taste.

      The peasantry of the time used what few ingredients they could get their hands on to produce the modern pizza dough and topped it with olive oil and herbs. The introduction of the Indian Water Buffalo gave pizza another dimension with the production of mozzarella cheese. Even today, the use of fresh mozzarella di buffalo in Italian pizza cannot be substituted. While other cheeses have made their way onto pizza (usually in conjunction with fresh mozzarella), no Italian Pizzeria would ever use the dried shredded type used on so many American pizzas.

      In America pizza usually falls into two categories: thick and cheesy Chicago style or thin and more traditional New York pizza. In Italy pizza also falls into two distinct categories: Italian pizza and the rest of the world. It might seem silly considering the basic ingredients, but one taste of a true Italian pizza and that’s it. You will never feel the same about this simple and delicious food again.

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    cessy08 replied to the topic I limped towards the third payout in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years, 4 months ago

    This is my first time to cash out here – and I am hoping everything will go well. I didn’t wait until the end of the month, it might slip my mind so after I received my earnings from Upwork, I decided to request for cash out here as well. I didn’t earn much and it took me 2 months to reach the amount but that makes me happy nonetheless 🙂

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    cessy08 commented on the post, For the breastfeeding Mamas: Lansinoh Lanolin 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, For the breastfeeding Mamas: Lansinoh Lanolin For Sore Nipple and cracked skin I am still breastfeeding my son and when I look back, I think it wouldn’t have been possible if not for a […] View

    Yeah, I didn’t know I can use it for chapped skin! That’s why I was so surprised to see that I can use it for my son’s chapped lips at the time. Well, it makes sense. If he can feed on my breast without me rinsing off the product, it should be safe if I apply on his lips, too 🙂

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Spring on my toes: Using Nail stickers for nail art 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Spring on my toes: Using Nail stickers for nail art Using Nail stickers for nail art It is nail art (or trying my hand at it) time once more! A couple of months ago, I decided to try to […] View

    Yeah there is enough nail stickers for 10 toenails but I don’t like to put stickers on the smaller toes, LOL! Maybe if I use the stickers for my fingernails, I’d put it on all 10 fingernails.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, For the breastfeeding Mamas: Lansinoh Lanolin 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, For the breastfeeding Mamas: Lansinoh Lanolin For Sore Nipple and cracked skin I am still breastfeeding my son and when I look back, I think it wouldn’t have been possible if not for a […] View

    I actually used the “natural remedies” first like using my own milk and air drying every feeding session but it was too much – my son can drink my blood (literally) every feeding. I can see some hint of red with the breastmilk when he tries to latch and maybe he doesn’t like the taste so he stops feeding on the cracked breast. I guess it is nice…[Read more]

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, For the breastfeeding Mamas: Lansinoh Lanolin 8 years, 4 months ago

    For Sore Nipple and cracked skin
    I am still breastfeeding my son and when I look back, I think it wouldn’t have been possible if not for a couple of items I used as I go through this journey. Similar to any new […]

    • Good that you have found a product that helps. I can understand how painful it is. I did not try any products, as a friend recommended me to soak the nipple in the salt water, it helped to relieve some pain. I also read that using the breast milk to apply on the nipple will help too. Of course, using these natural methods are not as efficient as using those commercial products.

      I am glad the pain has over for the first two children, but now have to get ready for the pain for this baby soon. 😀

      • I actually used the “natural remedies” first like using my own milk and air drying every feeding session but it was too much – my son can drink my blood (literally) every feeding. I can see some hint of red with the breastmilk when he tries to latch and maybe he doesn’t like the taste so he stops feeding on the cracked breast. I guess it is nice to find natural remedies first because it is natural and free (most of the times) but when we need to speed up the healing process, we can always turn to safe commercially-made products.

        Oh, and hopefully your breastfeeding journey with your next baby won’t be as bad!

    • I loved Lansinoh! I used it for a ton of things, including rough and chapped skin on my hands. I love lanolin, and this formulation is so rich without being greasy or sticky. It’s a fabulous product!

      • Yeah, I didn’t know I can use it for chapped skin! That’s why I was so surprised to see that I can use it for my son’s chapped lips at the time. Well, it makes sense. If he can feed on my breast without me rinsing off the product, it should be safe if I apply on his lips, too 🙂

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Spring on my toes: Using Nail stickers for nail art 8 years, 4 months ago

    Using Nail stickers for nail art
    It is nail art (or trying my hand at it) time once more! A couple of months ago, I decided to try to use nail art (or simply just by painting my nails) to de-stress. At the time, […]

    • Will there be 10 identical stickers for all nails else the nails would look crowded. Don’t you think?

      • Yeah there is enough nail stickers for 10 toenails but I don’t like to put stickers on the smaller toes, LOL! Maybe if I use the stickers for my fingernails, I’d put it on all 10 fingernails.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, A rare BBQ lunch opportunity: Bison Bar 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, A rare BBQ lunch opportunity: Bison Bar Bison Bar It was one of those rare moments when my husband and I get the chance to spend some time just the two of us. I filed for leave that day […] View

    Wow, just thinking about what you told me just now makes me wonder (and drool) about bison meat! I mean, it is sometimes so surprising to discover tastier (and healthier) meat options apart from the traditional beef, pork and chicken meat pieces we have grown so accustomed to.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Family day weekend: Wigwam 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Family day weekend: Wigwam The weekend is our family day. And no matter how busy our weekdays are, my husband and I try to make time so we can spend the entire day with each others’ […] View

    This is so true. Of course, we try to go to various places but there are times even a fastfood meal is enough so long as we enjoy the day with each other 🙂

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    cessy08 commented on the post, A Bobbi Brown fan confessional: How I started with makeup 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, A Bobbi Brown fan confessional: How I started with makeup I was a late bloomer when it comes to makeup and all things “girly”. I am not really a tomboy type but maybe, I just didn’t […] View

    I guess life is a lot simple back then. To be honest, I wouldn’t (probably) have been so much into cosmetics in skincare if I haven’t been living and working in Western countries. I think the way they present themselves in the corporate world is a lot different to how things are in my home country so I need to step up my game if I want to be taken…[Read more]

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, A Bobbi Brown fan confessional: How I started with makeup 8 years, 4 months ago

    I was a late bloomer when it comes to makeup and all things “girly”. I am not really a tomboy type but maybe, I just didn’t bother much about how I looked. Never cared if I looked like a ghost. Or maybe, I didn’t […]

    • My make up have been just some lipstick and a brush with talcum powder even in my younger days. Now that I am a senior I need to dye my hair.

      Good you found your brand.

      • I guess life is a lot simple back then. To be honest, I wouldn’t (probably) have been so much into cosmetics in skincare if I haven’t been living and working in Western countries. I think the way they present themselves in the corporate world is a lot different to how things are in my home country so I need to step up my game if I want to be taken seriously.

    • I started using makeup when I was a young girl thanks to my Indian friend who introduced me.Since that time I have been wearing make up since then without difficulties. My brand has always been black opal. I would recommend any lady to wear makeup once in a while it gives you a perfect and kind of different look. It is also advisable to wear makeup that suits your skin very important.

      • It’s the first time I heard of Black Opal. Is it available worldwide? I think it is important for girls to know how to look (and feel) good. I know there are some who would argue they don’t need makeup to do that and I agree but I guess it’s also a “need” especially for professionals. We don’t admit it, but “looks” are as important as skill when it comes to landing your dream job or a promotion.

    • i like all the makeup brands as yo uwill find good one in all tho them but, i likee boobi borwn once and i tried revlon which is little nicer, and found that the two of them are alike, so why to pay extra, pay for revlon since they no difference, but the eyeliner i like cliniaue and i use it only for nice day or parties or going on vactaion as this is really pricey makeup that you cant really use it daily unless you are totally rich and dont really get tired for money

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Family day weekend: Wigwam 8 years, 4 months ago

    The weekend is our family day. And no matter how busy our weekdays are, my husband and I try to make time so we can spend the entire day with each others’ company while strolling the city center – especially these […]

    • It matters little what one eats but eating together in a new ambiance is of the essence here. Not many give value to this family bonding.

      • This is so true. Of course, we try to go to various places but there are times even a fastfood meal is enough so long as we enjoy the day with each other 🙂

    • Weekend is most important for family and family members because the best day hovering two holidays to enjoy weekend with family and friends.

      I consider myself to have a pretty close relationship with my own family, but they live in another state, and I really don’t require seeing them more than once every 6 weeks or even being in touch more than every couple of days.

      Not only is it a long commute to my boyfriend’s family’s place, but it’s also starting to get expensive paying for the commuter train both ways (we split expenses pretty evenly even though I make significantly less).

      If you do not want to enjoy weekend just tell him you’re staying home this weekend. And next weekend. Tell him you’re staying home three weekends out of four (which is completely reasonable) and he’s welcome to stay with you or he’s free to go see his parents, but you live in the city because you like the urban life and the weekend is your time to enjoy that life.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, After laser skincare: OrganicSpa Blemish Control Review 8 years, 4 months ago

    Before I went overboard with my Korean skincare addiction, there were other products (a bit expensive) that I have been using. I am quite lucky I get to try and use both cheap and slightly expensive products […]

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review Ariel liquid detergent review I never knew about liquid detergents until I relocated here. I probably saw these even […] View

    I am not an expert when it comes to these things but noticed great improvement to the quality of our dark colored clothes when I made the switch 🙂 I still use powdered detergent but only for our whites and light-colored clothes.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Lamb Kheema recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Lamb Kheema recipe How to cook Lamb Kheema It’s been a while since I cooked a dish using lamb meat. So when I was about to list down the things I want to buy the groceries, I listed […] View

    Yeah, I am also not fond of overly saucy dishes that’s why I only add liquid when it is really, really dry. But I know some people likes to have it overflowing with liquid that’s why they needed to add up on the stock cubes to get back the flavour diluted by the liquid.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Gray hair and dyes: Aritaum Wonder Color Choco Brown 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Gray hair and dyes: Aritaum Wonder Color Choco Brown Aritaum Wonder Color Choco Brown – Review First off, this review is based on observation and other people’s feedback since I didn’t […] View

    Yeah, my husband used to be able to follow the timing right but I guess he was just so tired that evening. The other problem was he decided to lie down and he is the type of person who can drift off to sleep easily so that was not a smart move anyway, LOL! He also doesn’t like the black hair dye since it looks so unnatural when applied so we…[Read more]

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