Month: August 2016

  • Have a Real Fir Christmas Tree, Only P3,799.95 at S&R!

    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…

  • Skewr – Healthy, Mediterranean Destination in Maginhawa

    Skewr – Healthy, Mediterranean Destination in Maginhawa

    Last week, we attended the launch of Skewr, the latest food destination along Maginhawa St. in Quezon City. Skewr offers affordable, healthy, Mediterranean fusion cuisine – including popular favorites like shawarma, kebabs, rice and even pasta and yogurt shakes! THE FOOD We started with the Pita Strips with Fire Feta (P80), crispy sticks of thin…

  • An Evening with Caliterra Wines at The Fireplace

    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…

  • Lucky Chinatown Asian Food & Music Festival

    Lucky Chinatown Asian Food & Music Festival

    This August, Lucky Chinatown is celebrating cuisine and culture with the Asian Food and Music Festival. This is aimed at engaging Chinese-Filipino families living in and around Binondo, highlighting the culinary specialties and traditions of Asia. ADMISSION IS FREE! Just visit Lucky Chinatown. So, basically there is a food bazaar at the atrium area of…

  • Red Planet Amorsolo Review – Clean, Safe Budget Hotel in Makati

    Red Planet Amorsolo Review – Clean, Safe Budget Hotel in Makati

    A few days ago, Maynilad cut off the water supply to our area due to some turbidity issues, and some government entity is digging up our street for their flood project, AGAIN. They just did the exact same thing maybe 5 years ago, but used smaller cement pipes then, and are using bigger pipes now.…

  • FREE Bacon Crispy Thins Pizza at Greenwhich, Aug. 20!

    FREE Bacon Crispy Thins Pizza at Greenwhich, Aug. 20!

    FREE BACON CRISPY THINS PIZZA FROM GREENWICH! Who wants some FREE Bacon Crispy Thins Pizza? Everybody! Visit Greenwich branches (see list below) on National Bacon Lover’s Day, this Saturday, August 20, and get a FREE SLICE OF BACON CRISPY THINS PIZZA! It starts at 2:00 PM. First come, first served. This is FREE! No strings attached,…

  • Cazuela – A Spanish Colonial Foodie Gem

    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…

  • The Sandwich Guy FREE Potato & Salad Giveaway Aug. 22!

    The Sandwich Guy FREE Potato & Salad Giveaway Aug. 22!

    Hey everyone, sharing this giveaway promo from The Sandwich Guy. It happens only on Monday, Aug. 22! THE SANDWICH GUY PROMO – BUY PASTA FOR P90.00, GET SALAD OR POTATO FREE! The Sandwich Guy is not only about sandwiches, they have Pasta, Potato and Salad too! Cheers for a big giveaway this August 22, 2016!…

  • 15% OFF on World Traveller Soft Case Luggage

    15% OFF on World Traveller Soft Case Luggage

    WORLD TRAVELLER SALE ON SOFT LUGGAGE Get 15% discount on all regular priced soft case luggage of World Traveller when you visit World Traveller, The Travel Club, Flight 001, Fashion Rack NAIA Terminal 3, and The SM Store from August 12-31, 2016. List of Branches: WORLD TRAVELLER Ayala Fairview Terraces WORLD TRAVELLER Vista Mall Taguig…

  • 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…

  • 30% OFF at The Bistro Group Restaurants with Citibank

    30% OFF at The Bistro Group Restaurants with Citibank

    It’s on! #LovetoDine 30% OFF APPETIZERS, STARTERS & SALADS! Get 30% OFF on appetizers, starters and salads at The Bistro Group of restaurants – TGI Friday’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fish & Co, Tonkatsu by Terazawa, Watami, Texas Roadhouse, Italianni’s, Krazy Garlik, Village Tavern, Modern Shanghai, Bulgogi Brothers, Moe’s Southwest Grill. Promo starts today, August 15,…

  • McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries is Back!

    McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries is Back!

    It’s back!!! McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries is back, enjoy it best with a McFreeze! Earlier today, I attended McDonald’s Shake & Freeze party where they introduced their latest offering: their Shake Shake Fries and the McFreeze! McDonald’s brings back Shake Shake Fries—its World Famous Fries made more exciting with all-time favorite flavors like zesty-sweet BBQ,…

  • What’s in My Bag? Columbia’s Candies!

    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…

  • Easy, Silky Chinese Steamed Eggs Recipe

    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…

  • Blim’s Warehouse Sale Aug. 13 – 15

    Blim’s Warehouse Sale Aug. 13 – 15

    Blim’s is having a Warehouse Sale this weekend, from Aug. 13 – 15, 2016. Get up to 80% OFF on selected furniture. Check them out! When we moved into our new house, we shopped Blim’s Warehouse Sale and were able to find some really good deals on furniture that we’re still using today. It’s worth…