Category: Thrive at Home

  • World Poker Tour 2016 at Solaire, Jan. 2-8, 2016

    World Poker Tour 2016 at Solaire, Jan. 2-8, 2016

    I am not a big gambler, (obviously! kasi barat, haha!), but I do enjoy playing an occasional game and having fun at the casino. One time, I think we spent a record 18 hours inside one! J and I were there at Solaire the next day it opened, and I really enjoy the nice amenities…

  • NAIA Terminal 3 Review (Departure) & Tips!

    NAIA Terminal 3 Review (Departure) & Tips!

    With all the recent talk about the Laglag Bala controversy, I just wanted to share my recent experience in NAIA Terminal 3. I took a trip to Hong Kong a few weeks ago, and I’ll be sharing some of my adventures there, so stay tuned!  When I went through NAIA Terminal 3, the Laglag Bala…

  • Smart Promo Auto Renewal Problems

    Smart Promo Auto Renewal Problems

    I have been a happy user of Smart’s postpaid Freedom Plan since it first came out in 2012. I didn’t have any problems with it and even convinced my immediate circle to switch to the Freedom Plan. This was the moment when I changed how I looked at Smart. Before that, I always thought of…

  • Cool Finds at S&R – October 2015

    Cool Finds at S&R – October 2015

    I visited S&R again last week, saw this little Christmas village diorama and thought it was nice! Having the stations show the different S&R branches was just witty  Christmas will be upon us soon, sooner than I can keep up with! It seems like time is moving so fast these days! Halloween is also just…

  • Check Out These #EverythingProof Altec Lansing Bluetooth Speakers!

    Check Out These #EverythingProof Altec Lansing Bluetooth Speakers!

    Last Monday, Altec Lansing launched their new range of nearly indestructible Bluetooth speakers. The event was held the Rockwell Tent. I was so excited to be invited to this launch because I have always been a fan of Altec Lansing. Just because I don’t want to spend a small fortune on high-end speakers, doesn’t mean…

  • Easy Stove Top Pizza Recipe, Ready in 20 Minutes!

    Easy Stove Top Pizza Recipe, Ready in 20 Minutes!

    Here is a very easy pizza recipe that you can make just using your non-stick skillet! I was perusing S&R last week, as usual, when I saw these cheeses on sale, and thought that they would make excellent pizza toppings! Emborg Gouda Slices, Pizza Topping, and Shredded Mozzarella were on sale! I plan to use…

  • Tips on Picking Up Relatives from the Airport (NAIA)

    Tips on Picking Up Relatives from the Airport (NAIA)

    Going to and from the airport (NAIA) has unfortunately been a trial of frustration most Filipinos for as long as I can remember. Not only do we have to contend with the traffic, we also have to deal with long lines, ridiculous rules and guidelines, even more ridiculous fees, and praying that we won’t catch…

  • Cherry Foodarama Reopens! List of Promos Below

    Cherry Foodarama Reopens! List of Promos Below

    CHERRY FOODARAMA REOPENS! It has been more than a year since Cherry Foodarama Shaw moved to their new location along Shaw Blvd., and many of its loyal customers eagerly awaited their reopening. The new location is still very near its previous location, so loyal shoppers won’t have to go far to enjoy shopping at Cherry…

  • Top 5 Occasions to Call For Food Delivery

    Top 5 Occasions to Call For Food Delivery

    We all have our own reasons for calling for food delivery. Food delivery is something we take for granted and always assume will be available, but it’s quite possible that modern civilization will cease to function when it’s gone! Being raised by a frugal family, we always told that having food delivered was a luxury…

  • Best Western Plus Antel Staycation Review & Traffic Huli Center Experience

    Best Western Plus Antel Staycation Review & Traffic Huli Center Experience

    Last month, we thought we’d have another staycation and this time, stay for 2 nights! Our last staycation was a few months ago at The Manila Hotel (free overnight from our Prestige Membership, which I promise to write about soon) and it was bitin. I mean, we just got comfortable, and next thing we knew,…

  • Christmas Gifts Sale at S&R – Sept. 22, 2015

    Christmas Gifts Sale at S&R – Sept. 22, 2015

    Hello everyone! How was your weekend? I was away for a few days so I wasn’t able to update the blog. But anyway, I want to share my latest finds at S&R (The Fort) last week! There were a lot of awesome deal items that I think would be great to stock up on for…

  • S&R Sale Finds – Sept. 8, 2015

    S&R Sale Finds – Sept. 8, 2015

    Here, I would like to continue showing you some of the fun and amazing deals I found on my recent trip to S&R. CONTAINERS & ORGANIZERS These Rove 20 oz Double Wall Insulated Tumblers are Buy 1 Take 1 at P399.95 for 2 tumblers. These Rove 16 oz Travel Mugs are also on Buy 1…

  • S&R Sale – Stock up on Chicken Breast, Beef Brisket, etc! – Sept. 8, 2015

    S&R Sale – Stock up on Chicken Breast, Beef Brisket, etc! – Sept. 8, 2015

    Went to S&R a couple of days ago and was so happy to find S&R Chicken Breast on sale! And S&R Beef Brisket with free half kilo, too! Saw these Bounty Fresh Chicken Breasts as Items of the Week – they were now only P118.95 per kilo instead of P148.95. We bought a pack –…

  • Easy, Convenient Food Helped Me Enjoy Lazy Weekend!

    Easy, Convenient Food Helped Me Enjoy Lazy Weekend!

    How was everybody’s weekend? It was a long weekend with Monday off, but with all that was happening along Edsa-Shaw (INC rally), we hardly went anywhere to avoid any traffic or inconvenience. I opted to stay home because I was feeling a bit under the weather, too. EASY, CONVENIENT FOOD FROM S&R HAUL TO THE…

  • More S&R Finds from Aug. 28 Grocery Run!

    More S&R Finds from Aug. 28 Grocery Run!

    INTERESTING FINDS Here are some of the other items that I saw on my last S&R supermarket visit: First, these bottles of Dulce de Leche are on sale! They’re now only P249.95. If you like caramel, you are going to love this Dulce de Leche! I just eat a spoonful of this every time I want…