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Honolulu HK Cafe – I Like the Manila Branch Better than HK’s!
I was invited to Honolulu HK Cafe a few weeks after they opened their first branch in SM Aura, around the end of February. I was also going to Hong Kong a few days later, so I thought that I would check out the original, too. HONOLULU COFFEE SHOP Hong Kong (Wan Chai Branch) On…
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Easy, Affordable Dining Set Makeover – A Trip to Divisoria + Shopee!
Our dining set still has good bones but it already shows some wear. I just had the chairs reupholstered 3 years ago and now they already look like this! Look at all the claw marks! The Culprits: The table itself also has heat stains – white marks from hot dishes being placed on it. It’s…
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How to Use Labels to Organize Your House
When you live in a small and cluttered house, or you live in a big house with lots of stuff, labels should be your friends. When you finally decide to unclutter your home, and consequently your life in the house, you consider using labels. Labels are essential for two main reasons. For starters, after you…
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6 Countries Filipinos Can Visit Without a Visa
It seems like Filipinos are born with wanderlust. We love exploring, traveling, discovering and experiencing the thrill. We have a knack for anything adventurous. And because we love to go visit foreign shores, sometimes extensive processing of paperwork can be tiresome and expensive. So it’s a good thing that the ASEAN allows its member…
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4 Tips to Stay Stylish this Summer!
Summer is here again! The hot season is a great time for road adventures, beach trips, city excursions, or simply getting together with family and friends. However, the elevated temperatures can really bog down your look, leaving you looking tired and haggard. Fortunately, you do not need to trade in being chic and glamorous just…
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Updated: My Giant “Where To Eat” in Hong Kong List
Where to Eat in Hong Kong? That’s the question, isn’t it? Before all the brands set up shop here in Manila, Filipinos would fly to Hong Kong to do their shopping. Many still do, although price differences now between HK and Manila are not that big anymore, no thanks to the Peso’s poor exchange rate.…
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Temptations Cat Treats Are Now Available on Shopee (P50 OFF Promo)
Love cats? 🙂 The Temptations brand of cat treats is now available online exclusively on Shopee! Temptations will also be available in leading supermarkets and groceries in the very near future. For now, you can purchase it on Shopee, and they have introductory discounts you can take advantage of: Temptations is a brand from Mars…
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5 Reasons Why Online Shopping Is So Popular Right Now
I love going to the mall and spending hours browsing the different shops, looking for the perfect items I want. While that is totally enjoyable to me, what is not enjoyable are the hassles that now come with this activity. The first daunting hurdle to overcome is the horrendous traffic that now plagues Metro Manila.…
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S&R Member’s Treat Sale Promos! Home Items (Part 2)
Here’s Part 2 of my sale finds from visiting S&R during the Early Bird Sale. You may read Part 1 here. S&R Members’ Treat starts tomorrow, March 27 – 31, 2019 (Wednesday to Sunday)! That’s 5 DAYS OF AMAZING DEALS from 8AM – 10PM! The sale will be happening in all 17 branches of S&R…
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S&R Members’ Treat Sale Promos! Food & Beauty (Part 1)
S&R Members’ Treat starts tomorrow, March 27 – 31, 2019 (Wednesday to Sunday)! That’s 5 DAYS OF AMAZING DEALS from 8AM – 10PM! EARLY BIRD SALE But frequent S&R shoppers know that S&R always starts the sale earlier. Shoppers who want to avoid the crowds can already start enjoying steeply discounted items and B1T1 promos…
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HOOQ x Nadine Lustre’s “ULAN” Movie Review
Last night, I went to a block screening of HOOQ’s Ulan at the recently opened Director’s Club at The Podium. This is HOOQ’s first move towards making original content in the Philippines, and they partnered with Viva Films for this movie. Ulan is currently showing in cinemas nationwide. ULAN Ulan stars popular young actress Nadine…
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What’s Boracay Like in 2019 After the Closure Last Year? Plus Tips!
I went to Boracay last week to attend a dinner hosted by Snake River Farms. Curious to find out what Boracay is like now in 2019? Please watch the video! Boracay 2019 It’s actually my first time to go to Boracay! I know, almost everyone else has gone to Boracay except me… but I don’t…
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Lucky & Hassle-Free Chinese New Year Celebration at Home
Chinese New Year 2019 is happening tomorrow! The thing is, it’s in the middle of the week and we all expected it to be a work day. It wasn’t until this morning that Malacanang declared that Feb. 5, 2019 would be a non-working holiday. Many of us would relish that opportunity to stay at home…
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Kingdom (Netflix) Review – Must Watch! No Spoilers
Last January 25, Netflix dropped a new show called Kingdom. It showed up on my recommendations, but I thought it was just another K-drama so I ignored it. And then I started seeing some friends posting about Kingdom on social media, saying how good it was, and I was curious. Apart from that, I didn’t…
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Be Careful When Buying Airpots + Tips on Buying the Next One
I bought this Zojirushi Airpot in 2014. At first, I was very happy with it. Water was still very hot even after two days! It was such a convenience to have hot water available all the time. Making tea or coffee anytime I wanted became so easy. After a few months of using the airpot,…
