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SM Gift Card Fiasco + Transformers Review (No Spoilers)
Last night, we went to SM Megamall to watch the latest Transformers movie, Transformers: The Last Knight. TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT (NO SPOILERS) Well, true to expectations, it was a lousy movie with Michael Bay’s version of science and history. All explosions and not much sense. The words Transformers and King Arthur’s Camelot in the…
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Review
This is a review of the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless foundation, concealer and pressed powder that I got during the Maybelline Fit Me event a few weeks ago. You can see pictures of the events and the products, including information about the shades available in this blog post. During the event, I guess…
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S&R Promos I Found During My Grocery Visit Yesterday – June 23, 2017
Yesterday, we dropped by S&R on our way home from another errand to check if there were any new promos at S&R. My dad also wanted to get more of the Rayburn Philly Cheesesteaks because he likes having them for midnight snack – they are easy for him to eat (he’s almost 70) and he…
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Trying Single Malt Whisky – Auchentoshan & Bowmore
There’s just something about whisky that appeals to me. Ever since I had my first sip of JWB, I knew whisky was my drink of choice. Most people think of whisky as an “old uncle” drink or a man’s drink, but as with teas, I like pu-er, so smoky whisky is not a big departure…
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What’s the Best Budget Cellphone Plan / Promo 2017?
I have been using Smart’s Mega Combo 250 for years, and then last month, Smart discontinued their cheapest postpaid flexibundle. Because I was irked at losing the very nice monthly plan, I did some research into some alternatives. Let’s see which is the best plan or promo for people who don’t need a lot of…
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Shop With Me! Father’s Day Promos at S&R
Hello, sale lovers! I went to S&R Shaw branch yesterday to check out the promos they have for Father’s Day! Father’s Day is tomorrow, June 18, Sunday. Most important promos first (these are the promos most of you will be most interested in!): Hershey’s 1-pound chocolate bar is 50% OFF! From P649.95, it’s now only…
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Why The Mummy (2017) Sucks – Review with Spoilers
Last weekend, we went to see the newest reboot of The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise. The trailer looked exciting, and I love the theme song, The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black“. I love the song, so I thought the movie would be just as cool. I didn’t really have very high expectations, but I didn’t…
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Quick & Easy Overnight Oats with Quaker + Recipes
Overnight oats. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It was the craze some time ago, I saw it everywhere on Pinterest and on YouTube. And why not? It’s easy, healthy and delicious! Just in case you have not yet tried overnight oats, you’re in luck because Quaker Oats is sharing some delicious Quaker Overnight Oats Club…
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Cooking Butterball Turkey Breast is Easy!
Last Mother’s Day, I just cooked an easy dinner of Butterball Turkey Breast. It was already brined so the end result was juicy and already seasoned. I also used a slow cooker so cooking it was really a no-brainer! BUTTERBALL TURKEY I bought the Butterball Turkey at S&R, it was on promo for P699.00. Now,…
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Novelty Gift Shopping at Tickles
Last week, I checked out Tickles in SM North Edsa. It is located on the ground floor of the main building, right across from Jollibee, near the escalators in front of the supermarket. TICKLES Back when I started shopping at Tickles, it was a place where one could fun, cool school stuff: the pen pouches…
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Beauty and the Beast Rose + Mother’s Day 2017 Treats at S&R
I went to S&R this week and saw the promos they had for Mother’s Day and for the rest of the month. MOTHER’S DAY TREATS First of all was this Beauty and the Beast -inspired preserved rose. These are real roses that have been preserved. The roses will last 5-7 years. You can even pop…
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Shopping by Color at Roy & Biv!
Have you tried decorating your home, or making a theme party or tablescape, or having to have a something in a certain color? Or maybe you just want everything to be in your favorite color? THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW AT ROY & BIV Check out this color-themed shop called Roy & Biv. Remember ROY…
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Mamou – My Classic Favorite Restaurant!
I had my first lunch today at Early Bird, and now, second lunch was at Mamou in Serendra. Merry and Pippin would be proud. MAMOU I have dined at Mamou several times, and it’s always been a classic favorite whenever I want a really good home-cooked meal with no fancy-fancy frou frou. Just good food,…
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How to Refill a Whiteboard or Permanent Marker
Never Buy a Whiteboard or Permanent Marker Again! Most of us just throw away our markers once the ink dries. But did you know that you can refill it? Stop wasting money buying new markers every time! I used to buy new markers every time one dried out, and it costs a lot once you…
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UNLIMITED King Crab at Shabu Shabu Ichiban
A few weeks ago, we were invited to check out this Shabu-Shabu restaurant in Circuit Makati. I was a bit hesitant because, well, it’s shabu-shabu. It’s not something I would normally look for to eat, and it reminds me of our senior citizen relatives because shabu-shabu is this traditional, communal healthy eating thing that they’re…
