• Why I Went Back to Sun Cellular Prepaid (TU200)

    Why I Went Back to Sun Cellular Prepaid (TU200)

    So a while ago I had given up my Sun Cellular prepaid and switched to Red Mobile. And I gave up Red Mobile and switched to Blackberry (BBM is so much better, but alas, I limited calling only to dire emergencies). Then I went back to keeping another Sun Cellular prepaid. Yes, it all sounds…


  • A Valentine Macaron

    A Valentine Macaron

    I watch Gossip Girl. And I ship Chuck and Blair. So after several episodes of watching Blair pine for Laduree’s macarons, I finally gave in and tried to find the next best thing here in Manila. Ladureeis a cafe in Paris famous for their pastries, and most notably their macarons. I have also seen this…


  • Smart’s ALL CALL 250 Plan – Call Smart, Globe, Sun, Any Landline, the US, Canada, HK and Singapore for Only P2.50/min!

    Smart’s ALL CALL 250 Plan – Call Smart, Globe, Sun, Any Landline, the US, Canada, HK and Singapore for Only P2.50/min!

    Today I saw an ad in the newspaper for Smart’s All Call. What caught my attention was the P250 for 100 minutes (P2.50/minute!) which you can use to call ANY network (Smart, Globe, Sun, etc..), or any landline ANYWHERE in the Philippines, or ANY number in the US, Canada, Hong Kong or Singapore! Now, I…


  • Refill Your Ink Cartridge Yourself, Save Money!

    Refill Your Ink Cartridge Yourself, Save Money!

    Hi everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! A few months ago, my sister got a new HP printer as a freebie, so I took our old one for my own personal use. The new one is still in the family computer area. Since the old printer is now in my room and I…


  • Golden Fortune Dimsum Promo – Only P48!

    Golden Fortune Dimsum Promo – Only P48!

    Golden Fortune Seafood Restaurant also has a Dimsum promo where dimsum is only at P48 (and up). In Binondo, at their Soler Branch, the Merienda Madness is from2pm-5:30pm. Their Midnight Delight Promo is from 9pm – 1am at the Soler Branch, and 9pm-12am at their Kalaw Branch. Their dimsum is one of the better ones in…


  • Manila Hotel 50% Off Breads & Pastries after 7pm

    Manila Hotel 50% Off Breads & Pastries after 7pm

    Not many people know about Manila Hotel’s 50% discount on breads and pastries after 7pm. The better for us! As far as I know, Manila Hotel has this discount daily at 7pm, and you don’t even need to have a hotel membership to purchase! My family has already taken advantage of this wonderful promo several…


  • Manila Hotel Prestige Club Membership

    Manila Hotel Prestige Club Membership

    A few weeks ago, I posted about the benefits of owning a hotel membership. Right now, I am very happy with our Manila Hotel Prestige Club Membership so I am going to talk a little more about it for people who might be interested to know more. The membership costs P7,000 flat for a one-year…


  • CHRISTMAS GIVING DO’S AND DON’TS!

    CHRISTMAS GIVING DO’S AND DON’TS!

    Christmas is less than two weeks away, and with Christmas comes gift-giving and gift-receiving! But don’t you just hate it when people give you crap? Yes, yes, it’s the thought that counts. But what are you going to do with all the useless stuff people give you? As the saying goes, do unto others what…


  • Burgos Circle Dinner and Dessert — NOT a Barat Moment

    Burgos Circle Dinner and Dessert — NOT a Barat Moment

    Okay, this is not a Barat moment. It’s been a while since we’ve been to Burgos Circle and I missed it. Okay, there are not a lot of restaurants with the ambience that we wanted. Most of the food places there are bar-type restaurants with funky multi-colored, or scarce, lighting. We like dinners where we…


  • Late Lunch at Manila Hotel for Only P400+!

    Late Lunch at Manila Hotel for Only P400+!

    Had a late lunch/merienda with a dear friend to catch up. Since I hadn’t had lunch, I ordered the Beefsteak Tagalog and my friend got the Bibingka and a Latte. Good thing I had my Manila Hotel Prestige Card! The meal was on me, total bill only amounted to a bit over P400! The food…