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Cloves Benefits, Health and Beauty Tips

Clove Power: Natural Beauty and Health Tips That Actually Worked for Me An illustration of a woman with glowing skin and cloves, promoting he natural beauty and health benefits of cloves. Before anything else, I want to remind you: I’m not a doctor or skincare expert. Everything I’m sharing here is based on my own experience using cloves for health and beauty. If you’re curious about trying natural remedies, make sure to do your research and always patch test before using anything on your skin.  Why I Turned to Cloves It all started when I was desperately searching for something natural to help with my skin, specifically the hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage and harsh products that only made things worse. I wanted something simple, affordable, and effective. That’s when I came across several videos and articles talking about the benefits of cloves. As I dug deeper, I learned that cloves offer a wide range of health and beauty benefits, as long as you use them properly. This si...
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How to Move On After a Breakup

  Every Heartbreak Leads to Growth  By Joanna Vidal Hello dear readers, and welcome back to my blog. In this blog, I want to talk about something that many of us go through at some point in life: breakups. And when I say “breakup,” I don’t just mean the end of a romantic relationship. A breakup can also mean walking away from a toxic friendship, a draining job, or anything that no longer serves your peace and growth. Quick disclaimer: I’m not a love guru or a therapist. I’m just someone who’s experienced different kinds of heartbreaks, and somehow survived them. I want to share my journey with you, hoping that if you’re going through something similar, this post can offer you a bit of light, hope, and comfort.  The Breakups That Broke Me I’ve experienced many kinds of breakups—not just in love, but in friendships and work too. And honestly, some of the deepest heartbreaks I’ve ever faced didn’t come from relationships, but from losing jobs that I truly valued. That kind ...

Why Do Relationships Fail?

Why Do Relationships Fail? A Personal Reflection on Cheating and Emotional Disconnect By Joanna J Vidal Hey there, beautiful souls!  So I've been thinking a lot lately about something we've all either lived through or watched unfold around us – that gut-wrenching moment when cheating crashes into a relationship like an uninvited guest. Look, I'm no relationship guru with fancy degrees hanging on my wall.  I’m just someone who has lived, listened, and learned, someone who’s been through heartbreak and heard the same pain echoed in the stories of others close to me. It's wild how normalized cheating seems these days, right? Scroll through your social feeds or listen to conversations at happy hour, infidelity pops up everywhere like those annoying ads you can't skip. I've watched it tear through rock-solid marriages, long-term partners, casual dating, and those weird "we're-something-but-nothing" situations we've all found ourselves in. This blog ...

A Traditional Filipino Wedding

 F ilipino Traditional Wedding: Experience from my Sister's Wedding By Joanna Vidal The bride walking down the aisle with our parents during the church ceremony In my previous blog post, I shared about the traditional Arab Muslim wedding. This time, I want to take you into something much closer to my heart—the beauty and complexity of a traditional Filipino Roman Catholic wedding. As someone who grew up with these customs, I’ve seen how modern life has started to reshape our traditions. Many couples today choose more practical or modern approaches due to financial constraints. Honestly, it makes me a little sad—because there’s something magical about the old ways. But I also understand. Life isn’t easy, and sometimes simplicity is the smarter choice. So instead of talking about tradition in theory, let me share something real and personal—my sister’s wedding in 2024. It was a beautiful blend of tradition and modern convenience, a hybrid celebration that honored our culture while ad...