Category: Thrive at Home

  • Monty Python’s Spamalot Returns in April 2018

    Monty Python’s Spamalot Returns in April 2018

    I’m not a theater person, but I want to at least try to develop some knowledge about it. Why? Many of my favorite classical music / songs came from theater, opera and Broadway. I don’t want to be a hypocrite and claim to like those songs without really appreciating where they come from, right? So…

  • Netflix Altered Carbon Season 1 Review (No Spoilers) – Worth Watching?

    Netflix Altered Carbon Season 1 Review (No Spoilers) – Worth Watching?

    Netflix has this new show called Altered Carbon that everyone has been talking about. People are claiming that it’s going to be a hit. So, is it worth 10 hours of your time watching? My thoughts below. What is Altered Carbon? Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk novel by author Richard K. Morgan that has been…

  • Korean Traditional Liquor + How to Make Korean Rice Wine At Home

    Korean Traditional Liquor + How to Make Korean Rice Wine At Home

    Yesterday, I was invited to see a Korean Sool exhibit at the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines in BGC. We learned all about the different Korean alcoholic beverages, called sool. More interestingly, we had a workshop showing us how easy it is to make rice wine! All about that below. Our host was Miss…

  • Kita Kita is Now Available Exclusively on HOOQ

    Kita Kita is Now Available Exclusively on HOOQ

    If you haven’t seen Kita Kita, or maybe you want to see it again to get into a romantic mood, good news because it’s now exclusively available on HOOQ starting today. Not only that, you may even win a trip to Japan! Read on below for the details! KITA KITA ON HOOQ HOOQ – the…

  • To Buy a Car or Continue Taking Uber/Grab + Car Starter / Essentials Kit

    To Buy a Car or Continue Taking Uber/Grab + Car Starter / Essentials Kit

    Sorry, it’s been a while since I last posted on the blog. Still feeling “holiday” and I know I need to get back on track 🙂 A friend of mine recently purchased his first car and I am so excited for him! He’s been wanting one for a long time, and after realizing that his…

  • What’s Wrong with Star Wars: The Last Jedi – With SPOILERS

    What’s Wrong with Star Wars: The Last Jedi – With SPOILERS

    We saw the latest Star Wars movie last weekend. I was so excited to see it that we paid extra to reserve seats online. I reserved our tickets around 1:30 pm and the only good seats left were for showings at 10:40 pm and later. And before that, for the few days before I was…

  • Checking out the Re-launched Home & Gift Markets at Market! Market!

    Checking out the Re-launched Home & Gift Markets at Market! Market!

    Last Friday, Market! Market! relaunched their Home Market and their Gift Market sections. These are areas in the mall that house several tenants selling wares that cater to high, mid, and budget buyers. These shopping sections are located at the third floor of Market! Market! Just go up to the third floor using the escalators…

  • Marvel’s Runaways Exclusively Available on HOOQ

    Marvel’s Runaways Exclusively Available on HOOQ

    Marvel seems to be on a roll, producing a good number of TV shows lately. I just finished Marvel’s Inhumans a few weeks ago, and just started Marvel’s Runaways. In the Philippines, Marvel’s Runaways is available on HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia. In a new exclusive Marvel offering, the first…

  • Need Internet But You’re Out of Data? GoWiFi May Save the Day!

    Need Internet But You’re Out of Data? GoWiFi May Save the Day!

    Have you heard of GoWiFi? Well, I just heard about it a few days ago through this video and decided to try it out! WHAT IS GOWIFI? GoWiFi is a public WiFi service that provides users with WiFi access to the internet in over 1000 partner locations nationwide. Here are some examples of where you…

  • SM Beauty Holiday Sets for Every Budget Starting at P99

    SM Beauty Holiday Sets for Every Budget Starting at P99

    Did you know that the SM Beauty section at SM Makati is the largest beauty hall in the Philippines? That’s something I just learned this week, but I’m not surprised! Almost every beauty brand is there! BEAUTY FOR EVERY BUDGET It used to be that you could only find certain makeup and skincare brands in…

  • Lazada Online Revolution 11.11 MEGA SALE Survival Kit

    Lazada Online Revolution 11.11 MEGA SALE Survival Kit

    Lazada Philippines Online Revolution SALE Survival Kit: 11 things you have to know before 11.11 Note: Lazada Philippines sent me this survival kit for their sale, filled with tips to make the most of their 11.11 SALE! I think they’re very helpful so let me share them with you 🙂 LAZADA ONLINE REVOLUTION SALE SURVIVAL…

  • Ride-sharing App U-Go is Launching Soon: What’s Different?

    Ride-sharing App U-Go is Launching Soon: What’s Different?

    Yesterday, we had lunch with some of the executives of upcoming ride-sharing app U-Go, where we learned more about the new TNC (Transport Network Company) and we could ask our questions about it. I first heard of U-Go during the Uber suspension by LTFRB last August, when the new app was thrust into the limelight…

  • New Naturals by Watsons – Affordable All-Natural Beauty + Review

    New Naturals by Watsons – Affordable All-Natural Beauty + Review

    A few weeks ago, Watsons launched the Naturals by Watsons line which only uses natural ingredients. They are specially formulated with Certified Oganic ingredients that are good for us. I was invited to the launch and was able to try some of the Naturals by Watsons products, as well as learn all about how some…

  • 10 Practical Tips to Save Money On Clothes

    10 Practical Tips to Save Money On Clothes

    Hello, everyone! I just wanted to share some tips that I have been using lately to help me save money and have a better shopping experience. 10 TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON CLOTHES DECLUTTER. Use whatever method you like. For me, I like using the Konmari method. Basically, look or hold the item and ask…

  • How to Make Radish Cake (Turnip Cake) at Home

    How to Make Radish Cake (Turnip Cake) at Home

    Last week, my dad bought 2 big Korean radishes because they were on promo. I had just cooked some Beef with Radish last week and I didn’t feel like making something like that again, not even the Korean Beef & Radish Soup (Soegogi Muguk). Those two are my favorite recipes for radish (labanos) for ulam,…