Rochelle Rivera

My last post for year 2013.

Year 2013, I won't say it has been a good year for me.

Losing my beloved grandmother was devastating but I know that she’s in a better place. I know that without a doubt in my mind and that's my peace of mind in all this. She must be enjoying in heaven right now and one day I hope to be with her again but for now, I pray that I can grow older than her. I wish that I can reach until the age of 80 so that I can still see my grandkids grow up and take care of them as well, just like how my grandmother took care of us.

I have encountered so much trials as a mother. My son, Niko, had dengue and my youngest, Elijah, was hospitalized due to his asthma just right after my grandmother's funeral.

Losing Lance (Our car, Lancer) due to an accident that happened to someone else but thank god no one was hurt.

We can always replace material things but we can never bring back life and try to get or buy a new one so cherish every moment of our time with our loved ones and say I love you many times, forgive easily and be always a blessing to others, so you will be blessed with so much wonderful things.

Despite of the bad, This year...

I am thankful that I finally graduated from Nursing School.

Started a blog with with my own domain name to inspire others, that I met a lot of new friends, (my readers and from blogosphere), I am thankful for all the sponsors, clients and PR who invited me and trusted my blog.

For my blog award, radio guesting and features

I am thankful for my safe travel alone to Singapore and Malaysia.

Visiting Sanrio Hello Kitty Dream Town was one of my dream come true ♥

My Mommy who never stop supporting and loving me unconditionally ♥

My Family

My husband winning the 1M Metro Poker Tournament.

I am thankful to God for all the blessings! :)

Saying Good Bye to 2013 and tomorrow, is the first blank page of 365 page book. Write a good one.

Happy New Year 2014! ♥ May the year 2014 be better or the best for everyone! May God bless us all!

Tell me what you think? I would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

THANKS, Much Love, Rochelle

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One more day and It's New Year 2014! Time to clink champagne glasses and maybe even share a kiss when the clock strikes midnight but please be very extra careful with the fireworks. As we happily welcome 2014 and bid our goodbyes to 2013.

So, this is my last collective haul for the year 2013!

This is not including the Christmas Gifts I received, You can view my Christmas Gifts on this post:

http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/12/what-i-got-for-christmas-2013.html

I just started this Monthly Haul last month and I think I will still keep doing it until next year, I really find it useful to keep track of my things.

My 12th Samples from Sample Room

http://www.sampleroom.ph

Moringa-O2 Malunggay Herbal Soap, Herbal Hair, Scalp & Skin Therapy Oil and Herbal Moisturizing Lotion.

Sample Room 12 days of Christmas ♥

More details on this post: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/12/sample-room-12-days-of-christmas.html

Exclusive Max Factor Makeup Kit from December 2013 BDJ Box ♥

See my unboxing post here: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/12/unboxing-december-2013-bdj-box.html

I used the $30 gift certificate I received from them as a gift and bought Lip Print Long Sleeved Shirt for $9.99 and Western Small Suit White and Black for $19.80 from Ahai Shopping

Another $30 Gift Certificate from Ahai Shopping that I used to purchased Big Flower Long Sleeve Shirt, Vintage Loose Long Sleeved Shirt, Spell Color Shirt for only $9.99 each .

SLIM N' LIGHT Dietary Supplement from http://www.yumeimise.net/

Céleteque DermoScience Hair & Scalp Care Clarifying Shampoo -More details at:

http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/12/celeteque-dermoscience-hair-scalp-care.html

FREE Pantene Treatment Kit ♥

More details on how you can get yours FREE: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/12/choose-to-shine-and-get-free-pantene.html

Package just came in the mail yesterday, December 30th from Royale Beauty Products Online

https://www.facebook.com/RoyaleShopOnline

I am so excited to give it a try and do a product review about it!

We went to Power Plant Mall today and bought gifts, I know it is kinda late to do Christmas Shopping, but it is always better late than never.

How about you?

What are your Collective Haul for this month?

Tell me what you think? I would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

THANKS, Much Love, Rochelle

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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and Santa was good to you! ♥

I love making my kids believed that Santa do exists, I had them wrote a letter of what they want for Christmas and asked Papa Euryd to send the letter then leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and the smile on their faces upon seeing the gifts that Santa sent them was priceless.

Always remember the most important things is we must be thankful whether we got something or not, at least God has given us another day to live and spend our time with our family and loved ones.

I spent Christmas at home with my family, We went to church to greet Papa Jesus a Happy Birthday! I hope that you remembered what's the real meaning and why we celebrate Christmas is because of Jesus! Also, I hope that you celebrated Christmas with your loved ones.

My Yaya is on vacation spending holidays with her family so I get to spend the holidays focusing my time with the kids so as much as I want to spend more time blogging and replying to comments I really cannot do much of it! I will try my best to do more next year especially that I received two on my wishlist which will be useful for my blogging and social networking.

♥ Pocket WiFi- Thank you so much to my husband Papa Euryd. I can now stay connected online everywhere I go.

♥ Blush on Set- I am so touched at Lhyzie Bongon (click on her name to visit her site) She is so sweet for giving me these, As you all know I just met her recently at the blogosphere and she luckily won two of my rafflecopter giveaways already.

Thank you so much Lhyzie, This is very useful for me because I love putting blushes on my cheeks. Super love the gift wrapping as well- HELLO KITTY ♥

♥ Victoria's Secret Midnight Exotics Deep Berry Fragrance Mist- I love Victoria's Secret because fancy perfumes is too empowering for me and only Victoria's Secret actually works for me and although I lose my sense of smell, I always love to smell good.

♥ Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer with Mirror- I actually need these! I been always wanting to have an acrylic organizers.

Thank you so much Shella and Family! She is currently pregnant with a baby girl.

Wishing you all the best!

Shella was actually my hair and makeup artist on my Graduation day. You can view my post about it here: http://www.rochellerivera.com/2013/05/graduation-hair-and-makeup-by-shella.html

♥ BaByLiss Paris Compact You Curl hairdressers straightener- Thank you! Bongga ka talaga Marcie. I super love these fabulous gift and it is very useful for my hair.

♥ Velvet Rose Lingerie Edible Undies from Michie and Kuya Putoy ♥ - Yummy, Lol!

♥ COOL Eye Mask- From Czarina, Czyrene and CJ ♥ This is so cute for my eyes, Can't wait to use it on nap time and for a good night rest!

♥ DIY Jar of Goodies- Thank you Rivera sisters (Charisse, Alou, Trisha and Pauline) this is really cute and delicious!

♥ BRAND NEW CAR- Super Yehey! This is like making me jump for joy! I really want the Ford Everest in Silver although this is not the final decision on the model or brand because unfortunately we went yesterday and as much as we want it before the end of 2013, The car dealers are already close for the celebration of New Years and will reopen next year on January 2, 2014.

I am definitely blessed for everything I received and the best gifts I got are my FAMILY, FRIENDS and Loyal Readers like you! ♥

How about you, What you got for Christmas?

I would love to see or hear about it, please leave links to the posts below. ♥

Tell me what you think? I would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

THANKS, Much Love, Rochelle

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As parents, our greatest hope in our house is that it will bring family members closer together and leave us feeling more connected.

What do you do to strengthen family bonds and make sure your family stays close together?

Staying in contact with friends and family is an aspect of a home with strong connections. Being able to access the telephone and internet via one simple connection means everyone in a household is able to interact with each other, and also with loved ones outside of our immediate household.

School and work schedules and general day-to-day business can dramatically decreases the amount of time spends together as a family. It's time to bring family closer together by staying connected.

Back in the day I enjoyed playing board games with my siblings. I remember having so much fun playing Monopoly and Scrabble, that was how I stayed connected with my brother and sister. Nowadays my three kids are entertained by playing on their tablets-- downloading tons of games and connecting each other in a game.

Entertainment is a key element of connectivity in the home-- watching, streaming, downloading and sharing. It enables us to watch our favorite movies and TV shows from a bedroom television, laptop or tablet. Not to mention listening to music and playing games.

Having a strong and reliable internet connection that gives us total internet experience is important for me not only for my blog, where I get to not only chronicle my life but also creatively express myself, but also because I use it everyday to stay connected to family members near and far.

I use it to chat with my brother on Facebook, check out his food-related blog, fatboyeats.com, and also to Skype or FaceTime my mom and sister, or share pictures of my children and life with them instantly.

My Mom and I have great Mother-daughter bonding together even miles away from each other, and now have changed the way we keep in touch in this digital age. We can see each other via videochat, and share photos and videos on social networking sites, which makes us feel more connected.

It is always important to stay connected whether near of far because it's what grounds us. The relationship between parent and child is just any other- It requires attention, purpose and hard work. When you create a family, when you bring a life, or in my case, multiple lives into the world, you have a responsibility to ensure that they are not just in the world but that they understand how they belong to the world and that connection starts at home. It starts in your family. It starts with you.

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