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Enjoying The Great American Barbecue, U.S. Embassy Manila
An invitation to “The Great American Barbecue” organized by the U.S. Embassy Manila and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture is not something I receive every day, so of course, I happily accepted, and looked forward to it. I don’t have any relatives or anything at the U.S Embassy, so this was really a welcome surprise.…
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Kojie San Sunblock Has Sunactyl That Repairs Old Sun Damage
We’re still sweltering in the heat of summer, if the temperatures are any indication! Here’s a reminder to wear sunscreen 🙂 One thing we all need to learn to do is to wear sunblock every time we step out under the sun. While travelling, going swimming, playing sports and going to the beach are the…
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#HairGoals with Watsons – Get 50% OFF Hair Coloring Products on May 26!
What are your #HairGoals? Is it to have shiny, straight hair, or would you like to try a new hair color, a new cut, or a new style? Our hair is our crowning glory, and Watsons Philippines is encouraging us to take some time to achieve our #HairGoals. Yesterday, I attended a Watsons hair event,…
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Win P5,000 GC With Your Mom’s Classic One-Liners!
I know it’s a bit late, but I only just received the info for this promo and it’s just too promising not to share! The LJC Restaurant Group has an ongoing contest where you can win P5,000 worth of GCs to use at any of their restaurants! Treat mom and the entire family to a…
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Erceflora ProbiBears: Mommy’s 2-in-1 Probiotic Supplement for Her Kids
There’s going to be a new chewable probiotic supplement for kids that will be available in the market by June. It’s from Erceflora, and it is called ProbiBears. This is a press release from Erceflora. I’m sharing it here in the hope that it helps someone with information on how to help their child’s digestive…
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Mister Donut Turns Into Misis Donut for Mother’s Day 2018!
“Mister Donut, nasaan si Misis Donut?” That’s a common joke people who work at Mister Donut usually hear from customers. Mister Donut Turns into Misis Donut to Celebrate Mother’s Day Well, for Mother’s Day, that question will be answered at last! Misis Donut is here! Mister Donut is one of those places where busy moms…
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KEDS Mother’s Day Promo
Get a P500 Keds voucher when you shop during their Mother’s Day promo. MOTHER’S DAY KEDS EXCLUSIVE PROMO If you or your mom/wife/gf/sister/friend are into Keds, or if you think that a pair of Keds would be a good addition to her shoe collection, Keds has an exclusive Mother’s Day promo from May 11-13, 2018!…
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Lugang Feast All You Can 2018: Sulit or Not?
We went for an early dinner last Saturday and we decided to try Lugang’s Feast-All-You-Can 2018. This eat-all-you-can deal is only P598/person, with 10% service charge. Add P30 for unlimited iced tea. I asked, you can’t change this into hot tea instead. They don’t provide service tea. The promo runs from May 2 – June…
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Easy Ways to Pamper Mom on Mother’s Day
The perfect woman deserves to look good and feel great! Watsons Philippines pays tribute to the most important women in our lives with a heart-tugging video showing them how perfect they are in our eyes. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO OUR FAVORITE WOMEN! Moms are often hard on themselves – more often than not, they are…
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Don’t Throw Away Your Singapore Airlines Boarding Pass Just Yet!
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Stores Specialists, Inc., to give exclusive discounts from premium brands like Samsonite, Coach, A/X Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, Boss, Bally, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, etc… SINGAPORE AIRLINES BOARDING PASS PRIVILEGES I was invited to the Boarding Pass Privileges (BPP) launch last week where we learned about this new program. Singapore…
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How to Use Klook to Save Money When Travelling, Pt. 2 – Dining + Airport Express!
If you haven’t read Part 1, please do so here. Part 1 talks about what Klook is, how I bought a local SIM card with internet, etc… Aside from mobile internet and MTR passes, I also bought some dining vouchers. Note: For the dining vouchers, Klook asks for the date when you will use it,…
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How to Use Klook to Save Money When Travelling, Pt. 1 – Mobile Internet + MTR!
I recently went on a trip to Hong Kong and China, and of course, I checked Klook.com for deals! I discovered Klook.com on a previous trip, and at the time, it seemed like nobody had heard of Klook. I wasn’t even sure if it was legit. Since then, I have used Klook several times –…
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Jerry O’Connell Stars in Carter – HOOQ’s Newest Original Show
Have you missed Jerry O’Connell? I haven’t seen him in a while except for a few guest spots on a few tv shows. Well, we can see more of him now, because he’s back! Jerry O’ Connell stars in Carter, a detective drama with a comedic edge. CARTER In a deal with Sony Pictures Television,…
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We’re Changing Names to KarenMNL!
I am happy to let you know that BaratAko.com will now be KarenMNL.com. UPDATE 4/28,2018 2:30am: So the blog is up on the new name at www.KarenMNL.com! Yes! Everything seems to be working. Most importantly, the blog posts are showing up correctly. Over the next week, I will still need to update the About Me…
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High-Level HK-Shanghai Delegation in Town for Investment Opportunities
Earlier this week, a delegation composed of high-level executives and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Shanghai visited the Philippines on an investment mission geared towards the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative. WHAT IS THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE? It is also called the “The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk…
