Surf Up VoxBox review from Influenster

                               

I recieved a complimentary VoxBox from Influenster in late June. This box was sent to me by Influenster to test it and put it to the test and review it. This program you can join in for free and all they ask is our opinion of the products that they sent it to you. I've been so happy join in Influenster because i got to try out product, love them and  spread the love with my review on my blog or social media.

The Voxbox that sent to is SURF'S UP VOXBOX that gear toward summer. Here are the products that been sent to me:

1. Jamba Juice All Natural Smoothie Kit coupon. I never heard about this company before but since my family loves smoothies, this free coupon is a perfect way to try out the smoothies. Usually i prefer fresh smoothies but if there is no fresh ingridient in the house this going to be prefect for a quick remedy

2. Not Your Mother's  Beach Babe  texturing shampoo and conditioner. Since i have a very fine hair, i love to put more volume to my hair. The retail price about $1.50 this is agood price point and i have to check this one out at my local store.

3. First Aid Shot Therapy a $2.50, i didn't know what is the product all about until i read it. It actually a single dose pain reliever. It's pretty cool idea, but i unsure about the whole dose of it. I'm hoping that i get a chance to try it sometime in the future

4. Sinful Color nail polish in the shade Anchors Away, the product is proudly made in USA, they also have lots of color tho choose for. I love the orange color is perfect for the summer.

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Indonesian President Elections 2014

Today is a big day for Indonesian Democracy. This is the day when we elected our President for 2014-2019. Since i travel to Indonesia every summer i finally witness myself the atmosphere of democracy. This elections is really exciting and very creative among all other election in the past. If you google there's a tons of informacy since social media is envolve such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog etc, is just like i predict in my blog post in March 2014.

There are only 2 candidate, 1st is Prabowo (President Candidate no.1) and 2nd is Jokowi (President Candidate no 2). Both parties has come out different campaign Prabowo with Indonesia Bersatu and Jokowi with Indonesia Hebat. 

Jokowi majority since it's full of young talents, the campaign full of the original song, catch phrase and reminds me about Obama campaign back in 2008. And futher more most of these young talents, is willingly, without pay to make song, phamplete and donate. Again mimicking or inspire by Obama campaign too. 

Prabowo, this 1st candidate is a long standing opposition that been several time entering this kind of election. His track record i think since 2008 (sorry for my lack of knowledge on for this candidate). For the first time too we actually have a presidental debate for 5 times. This is a very rare opportunites, to get to know each candidate programs and missions. I'm so happy for this debate hoping these debate will be a new begining of new era of democracy in Indonesia.

This morning my parents, me and my sister together with my brother inlaws goes to vote at the near by  election place.

As i write this blog, the announcement has not yet been made for which one is been elected. Because both parties said from the quick count both of them wins the election. The margin between the two is so narrow, so we have to wait until the 20th for the official tally. I just pray for who ever wins this election will bring brighter future for our Indonesian Democracy. #HIDUPINDONESIA

TLC VoxBox for Influenster MOMS 2014

A few weeks ago i received my TLC VoxBox from Influenster. This VoxBox is specially designed for the Influenster MOMS. This box is being designed to help the MOM to get some TLC! I bet all the mom will love that!

If you haven't heard about Influenster, it is a site that will sent you a free product in the VoxBox for free and for that all you have to do is to review it and to publish it on social media site such as Facebook, Instagram, Vine and Youtube etc. All the item that i received are free, but all the opinion and the review are my own.

Let get started with my review

First product is PUFF TO GO : Being a mom and people who have allergy this neat Puff To Go is a live saver. I love Puff long before i got this on my box. Why i love it, simply because if you have runny nose either from flu or allergy, constantly blowing your nose will make your nose red. Puff with lotion will at least ease your nose. So no more red nose for me or my son. I put it on my bag, on the car even on my son school bag.

Second is IVORY SOAP : I never use this soap before, but i've been loving it for the fresh smell and my skin feel so clean. This might be one that i'll be pick up again for my next groceries trip

Third is AVON Anew Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother ; It is a very long name for the product! It is actually the one i really want to try on. According to the package this translucent balm blurs the look of the wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes instantly.

I've been trying this product few times, but i didn't notice any difference on my wrinkle, or maybe i didn't have permanent wrinkle or i haven't use this product the right way.

Four is SHELL Fuel Rewards Network Card, I've other rewards card from one of my supermarket store. The only bad thing about this card, the Shell gas station is not near my house, it is about 35 minute for me to drive to one of Shell gas station. But i will try to use this card on my next road trip

Five is Breyers Gelato Indulges, yey a coupon for a free Gelato! I jump to my next trip for this! I got this in Raspberry Cheesecake. Loving this for the flavor and my son keep asking for another scoop. It finish on the second day..well i think i need more coupon ;)

Six is Neosporin NEO TO GO : I love neosporin but i didn't have it this kind of neo to go. This stuff is very handy, specially if you have kids that running around like crazy and end up with scratches, you just spray this and they back on!

I like to thank you to Influenster to include me on this TLC VoxBox. I'm loving that i get to try on new product and give my reviews on the things that Influenster sent me. I really hope this review will help other moms. And i also like to invite others to join the Influenster and keep spreading the words of what product that you love.

My son graduated to 3rd Grade

On June 7th, my son graduate from his 2nd grade. He was really proud that he finally graduate and ready to move to his 3rd grade. I got his Spring Pictures from the school and also his report card.

The final weekend the Brentwood School district invites all family to come to the ART IN THE PARK event, where all the student art will be display and the family can interact with the teacher and also can see the student art.

We also have FUN DAY at Moore School,that they the PTA member volunteer their time to bring fun and games to the student. This Fun Day also in the student wish list, because they get together with their parents at the school and getting to know the teacher. I'm so tired when volunteering but putting the smile on the student and my son is so worth it.

Mother's Day

On Monday 5/11/2014 is Mother's Day in United States, in Indonesia we might call it Hari Ibu. It said that the Mother's Day is 3rd biggest celebrate day after Valentine and Easter. On friday my son brings his craft from school, i think that day on lots of elementary students will give their mothers the craft for Mother's Day. It's very nice gesture to come home and see your son crafts and what he thinks about you. 

He gives me the World's Best Mom, for that i take it :). He also makes poem and tell me that i love to sleep! Every mother will be thankfull if they have a whole day for sleep without worrying about every thing. 

Since as usual my hubby have to work on weekends, we end up walking to Giant Eagle to have our lunch. Is actually a very nice day to walk! I know that is spring but on other part in US, we still have snow. 

 

and i also take a selfie! A Mother's Day selfie, i bet lots of mom will putting their pictures with their moms or their kids too. At the end of the day, when i search my pictures with my mom, i realize that i don't have!! Since i lived in different country than her! This is i make from my mom and me picture.

On my personal notes: got to take my pictures with my mother soon, just me and her! Oh missing you mom a lot

How is your Mother's Day? Do you have special crafts from your son? Did you find out that maybe you don't have your picture with your mom?

Pemilu/Election 2014

On April 9-10 2014, Indonesians is having the legistative elections. The parliamentary election is before the presidential election in July. Since i'm Indonesian living abroad, i got a letter to indicate that i have to choose to elect by mail or go to the Embassy in NY to cast my election. Since NY is about 6-7 hours from Pittsburgh, i prefer to send my vote.

I never vote through mail, and as i remember i just exercise my right for maybe twice. The first time is to elect Megawati Soekarno as a president and this time. As for why i don't want to exercise my right for other past election is maybe because i really disappointed on other elections either for the chosen candidate or the parliment. 

There's a lot corruptions and miss management in Indonesian Goverment. So with this condition lots of people choose not to vote, doesn't care about the election, or even when they come to vote they couldn't decide which political parties they want to choose. But this time around i see lots of changing in the Indonesian politics. I see lots of emerging young people tried to exercise their rights. Lots of social media such as Facebook, BBM, Path and Twitter that being use to gather the young people. As I amaze for this, maybe this also because lots of movement in the world now start or being reports by young people straight from the social media. 

For this time around, i wish that many people specially the younger generations go to vote and exercise their right, because every vote is count to be a better Indonesia. Here is some the of the plamphlet and the sitution in Indonesia during the Election Day

Quote : John F. Kennedy " ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" Vote!!

Putu Ayu Indonesian traditional steam cupcakes

To everybody who just stumble to my blog post and who actually request about this recipe just notice that I'm Indonesian, and i want to introduce to you one of Indonesian traditional cake. It is an easy to make, i promise you. I'm not a very good cook so i always find ways to make lot of our traditional food as easy as possible but still delicious. This recipe is also a modification since i substitute grated coconut with grated cheese

Without futher chit chat here is the recipe:

Putu Ayu Indonesian Steam Cupcakes

Ingredients

125 gr all purpose flour

150 gr sugar

3 eggs

150 ml coconut milk (you can use the can one, and find it at Chinese Store)

1 tbsp vanilla 

1 tbsp baking powder/cake emulsifier

1/4 tbsp salt

1/2 tbsp green food coloring (optional)

1/3 cup of grated cheese/coconut

Directions

1. Grease 15 cupcake mold ( i use olive oil )

2. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and eggs on high speed until pale and creamy

3. Pour the flour in to the mix and then coconut milk gradually, stirring until it blended well. Put salt and baking powder into to batter, stir well.

4. Put the green food coloring and stir it well

5. Heat the steamer, make sure it hot before you put the cake mold

6. Put the grated cheese into each mold, press firmly into the base

7. Put the cake mold to steamer, wait a bit before you pour the cake batter until the mold is full

8. Close the steamer and reduce the heat, then steam for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick into the centre comes out clean

9. When the cakes are cooked, leave to the stand for 5 minutes. Run a dull/butter knife around the edge of each mould, then ease the cake out onto a plate.

And your steam cupcakes done.

Here is the recipe in Indonesian and few of the pictures from my niece on step by step to make the cupcakes.

and here is my finish PUTU AYU and love having it with my cup of green tea

I hope that you can make the cupcakes too. Happy steaming!