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WinTV Digibox HD Digital Receiver Review + GIVEAWAY!
Look at what arrived at The Barat Queen’s home! It’s a WinTV Digibox for review. The WinTV Digibox is a locally manufactured High Definition Digital Receiver. As far as I know, it’s the only one that’s locally manufactured. Support local businesses! WHAT DOES THE WINTV DIGIBOX DO? It enables your TV to receive the clear,…
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The Pink Grove NailCare Review + Ear Candling!
I stumbled upon this place after I had a haircut in one of the salons in Stop & Shop. I didn’t feel like going home yet after the effort of leaving the house. Our street is in shambles so going out entails walking through this obstacle course of a road, so we try to make…
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Gabay Generika – Quality, Affordable Medicines
Gabay Generika Continues to Care for the Filipino Family It began with a mission to provide basic healthcare for the Filipino family without breaking one’s pockets. And this mission has now turned into a passion and Generika Drugstore now has more than 630 stores nationwide, and still aim to continue to provide Filipinos with safe,…
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Have a Real Fir Christmas Tree, Only P3,799.95 at S&R!
Christmas is just around the corner. In a few days, it will be the start of the -ber months! GET A REAL, FRESH-CUT DOUGLAS FIR FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE Have you already started thinking about Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations? This year, why not get a real, honest-to-goodness Douglas fir for your Christmas tree? There’s…
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An Evening with Caliterra Wines at The Fireplace
Last week, I was invited to a wine dinner at The Fireplace at New World Manila Bay Hotel, featuring Caliterra wines from Chile. When I received the invitation, I was wondering where New World Manila Bay was. I couldn’t recall any new construction along that area. Also, The Fireplace seemed like a familiar name. Didn’t…
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Cazuela – A Spanish Colonial Foodie Gem
You must check out this new restaurant called Cazuela that I was invited to try a few weeks ago. I had dinner there with my family and even my picky dad loved the food! The food was absolutely delish, and I can’t stop recommending Cazuela enough to anyone who asks. I had dined at Cazuela…
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A Handmade Affair – Crafts & Wedding Expo this Weekend!
Need ideas for your wedding? Or just interested in crafting? Check out A Handmade Affair this weekend, Aug. 20 – 21 at the Bridgetowne Tent along C-5. near the corner of Ortigas Avenue. Lots of freebies and free activities await! CRAFTY PARTY INSPIRATIONS AT A HANDMADE AFFAIR Add a touch of whimsy and alternative to your…
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What’s in My Bag? Columbia’s Candies!
Last week, I received a surprise package from Columbia! You know, the maker of those candies many of us grew up with. I stored some the candies in an air-tight glass jar and left it on the dining table for everyone to help themselves. The Monami Strawberry & Cream candy is my favorite. They had…
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Easy, Silky Chinese Steamed Eggs Recipe
Last week, we went to S&R and chanced upon these brown eggs on Buy 2 Take 1 for only P519.95. These brown eggs end up costing only P5.77 per egg (1 tray is 30 eggs, buy 2 take 1 = 3 trays = 90 eggs). The yolks are a deep yellow, almost orange, and the eggs…
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Shopback.PH is REAL! Get Money Back!
The past few weeks, I have been hearing about and seeing Shopback.ph from the posts of people I follow. I was curious and even signed up for an account last month, but did not use it because it seemed confusing to use, with so many signs bombarding me as soon as I got to the…
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Concerns Regarding the Anti Distracted Driving Act
The details of the Anti Distracted Driving Act + INFOGRAPHIC can be found in my previous post: Anti Distracted Driving Act – Reminders! MY CONCERNS REGARDING THE ANTI DISTRACTED DRIVING ACT What do you think of the new Anti-Distracted Driving Act? I do agree that it is for the common good, and I think that its heart…
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Recommended: Netflix’s New Release – Stranger Things
Netflix quietly released a new show called Stranger Things last July 15. While there wasn’t much fanfare (none that reached me, anyway), I had begun hearing about the show on social media. People were all praises for Stranger Things. ***NO SPOILERS*** I watched the trailer on Youtube, but it seemed like a horror film and…
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Pastry Desserts Buy 1 Take 1 at S&R
BUY 1 TAKE 1 ON BELGIAN MINI PASTRIES I saw these Poppies Petits Fours Belgian Mini Pastries on Buy 1 Take 1 a few days ago at S&R Shaw, but I believe that they are also available at all S&R branches. This one is P899.95 for 2 boxes of 52 dessert pcs per box! If…
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Mall of Korea Opens at Metrowalk + P1,500 GIVEAWAY!
Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)! Addicted to Korean stuff? MALL OF KOREA The Mall of Korea is now on soft opening. It is a big store with legit, authentic Korean items. The Mall of Korea is located at the second floor of the Metrowalk Complex along Meralco Avenue, just across from the Marco Polo Hotel. Parking is free…
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Buy 1 Take 1 Downy Haul from Robinsons Supermarket
Yesterday, we went to Eastwood because I wanted to go back to eat at Annam Noodle Bar. While we were walking around Eastwood, we decided to check out the supermarket there since we had some grocery errands. The supermarket there was a Robinsons Supermarket. It was actually my first time to step foot inside this…
