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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…
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Smart Unlisurf Ending, Replaced by Surfmax
UNLISURF ENDS, TO BE REPLACED BY SURFMAX The past several days, I have been getting reports that Smart is phasing out Unlisurf by the end of October. Barat Ako readers have been reporting that they receive messages from Smart when registering to Unlisurf, such as: Starting October 31, 2015, Smart Bro UNLISURF will no longer…
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Swiss Miss & Calendar Giveaway Winners Announced!
Thank you, dear readers, for joining the giveaway! CONGRATULATIONS Your entries were so heartwarming! Thank you! The winners are: Rhen Estillero – love your post! You win a box of Swiss Miss and the 2015 Caffe Bene Calendar! Why I like BaratAko.com? Because…B-arat din ako that’s why I stumbled upon your blog. A-wesome deals and…
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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…
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Metrobank Card Promo – Get P100 McDonald’s GC For Every P3,000
Metrobank Card Promo – P100 GC for P3,000 Spend Metrobank’s credit card promo is back! Get a FREE P100 McDonald’s gift certificate for a minimum single charge of P3,000 spent ANYWHERE using your Metrobank credit card. Promo Period: October 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016 Redemption Period: October 15, 2015 to March 15, 2016 Okay, let me…
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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…
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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…
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Black Canyon Coffee Review – Not Just Coffee!
BLACK CANYON COFFEE, TUSCANY, MCKINLEY HILL Black Canyon Coffee is a large coffee house chain originating in Thailand. It now has more than 300 branches worldwide. While most of the branches are in Thailand, they have branched out to international locations in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Dubai, Cambodia, China, Laos and Indonesia. The Black Canyon Coffee branch…
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SM 3-Day Sale at Megamall, Bicutan, Etc… Starting Today!
SM 3-DAY SALE OCT. 16 – 18, 2015 There is going to be a 3-Day Sale at the following SM branches starting today, Friday (Oct. 16) to Sunday (Oct. 18, 2015): Megamall Bicutan Novaliches San Mateo Bacoor Marilao Batangas Baguio Cauayan Naga Davao For SM Megamall, there will be a 2-HOUR SPECIAL from 10 AM…
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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…
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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…
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Digital Walker Madness Sale, Oct. 14-18! Up to 70% OFF!
There is going to be a Digital Walker Madness Sale this week, from Oct. 14 – 18, 2015 (Wednesday to Sunday). This coming October 14 to 18, Digital Walker will hold the Digital Walker Madness Sale where consumers can enjoy deals and mad discounts of up to 70% on selected brands. This will be at…
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Blims Mattress Sale from Oct. 1-31, 2015!
MATTRESS SALE AT BLIMS FINE FURNITURE There is an ongoing Mattress Sale at Blims right now – get discounts up to 50% off on pillows and mattresses! The following mattress brands are included: Slumberland Ambassador Uratex King Koil Salem Check out the Mattress Sale and take advantage of: Up to 50% OFF (on selected items) Light payments…
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Delicious Food Trip Finds at the Food Truck Festival!
Last weekend, we checked out the Food Truck Festival that is ongoing from Thursdays to Sundays (4pm until about midnight) for the whole month of October 2015 (no word yet if this will be extended). I initially wrote about it here. It is located in McKinley West, and if you are coming from Upper McKinley…
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Win a Delicious Dinner @ Cruising x Zomato Contest! Shrimp Bucket Review
Last Thursday, I had a wonderful opportunity to have dinner at Shrimp Bucket in U.P. Town Center. It was the 9th leg of Cruising Magazine and Zomato’s Taste #TravelforFood campaign. It is a campaign that is featuring 16 restaurants in Metro Manila. They even have a Facebook contest you can join to win! I think…
