Markdown Madness at Eton Centris 2012

Markdown Madness at Eton Centris

up to 70% off

May 1 - 6, 2012

Looking for a place to shop with lots of items sold on sale? Shop at Eton Centris on May 1-6 2012. Get big discounts on selected items of up to 70% off!  Grab your favorite Skechers, Ecko, Zoo York and other great deals on your favorite wear.  See you then!  Enjoy the best deals in town!

My Plum Lowerpro Terraclime 100

Last Sunday I was able to use my latest photography goodie on a shoot. My latest purchase was a Lowepro Terraclime 100 - Recycled Fabric Bag. The color? Plum! Ok so technically it is not my favorite color because it looked like a washed out purple, but it was fine.

Amazon.com describes my bag as a protective bag perfectly suited to the eco conscious, fashion savvy individual looking to carry a digital SLR plus 1-2 lenses . It reduces environmental impact by virtue of its materials and construction - over 95% of the pouch is made entirely from recycled fabric. With internal zip pockets, a soft padded camera wrap for extra protection, double hook closure & shoulder strap it really does perform. A full complement of features, great looks & environmentally friendly.....fabulous!

What I really like about it is it bigger than my old crumpler bag. It has enough space to accommodate my lenses and other stuff like 2 phones, a small wallet, small makeup kit, receipts… without the cumbersome partitions. It is just a spacious bag with a padded camera wrap to secure your dslr or lenses. Berto suggested this bag and I loved it.

I do look forward to more shoots with my newest buddy, the plum colored LowerPro Terraclime 100.

Fly to Boracay with Figaro Summer Boracay promo

My friends and I planned on spending a weekend in July in Boracay. We were supposed to celebrate our 18th anniversary of friendship on the white sands of the Boracay beach. However, plans were changed when one of our barkada wanted to beg off since her sister from the US is coming at around that time. 

No reason for you guys not to go anyway. Here is a special promo that gives you guys a chance to experience the best of summer of Figaro, fly to Boracay and enjoy the hot summer at White House Beach Resort for FREE only from Figaro Coffee company.  Every P600 food and drink purchase entitles customer to a raffle entry.

Promo period is from March 30 to May 30, 2012.

**Airfare not included.

Maybelline Lip Smooth Color Bloom

This is a late post, but let me share with you my affordable and effective beauty find just the same. A few months ago, I was supposed to meet some friends for breakfast, sadly though I forgot my kikay (make-up) kit. I had to rush over to Mercury Drug in Greenbelt, Makati for some emergency kikay supplies like face powder (dual foundation please, for maximum coverage), eyebrow pencil, blush and lipstick. I would have preferred to go to Watson’s but the mall wasn’t open yet. Fortunately,  I got everything I needed except for the lipstick. I couldn’t meet my friend pale-lipped, I had to make do with the next available choice, a lip balm.  I found the Maybelline Lip Smooth Color Bloom hanging by the cosmetics rack. I was a little apprehensive at first, but I figured that Maybelline made it, so it must be ok. Besides, it was really affordable at P99 only!

It’s a color changing lip balm that appears white while in the tube, then upon application to the lips, changes color. Maybelline offers two shades: Pink Blossom and Peach Blossom. I chose the pink shade since I was feeling girly that time.  When I applied it on my lips, it didn’t taste and smell funny, the way some lip balms do, plus it wasn’t oily or clumpy at all. After a while, my lips felt smooth and moisturized. I loved it! I was an instant convert! My only comment was that the shade was a bit too pink for me, but other than that, it was perfect!

Since then, I already finished off a tube, so I decided to get another one, this time in peach. It still lavished my lips with moisture, however it didn’t add much color to my lips. Unlike in the pink shade, I looked pale.  Note to self: finish this tube soon and buy the pink blossom again!

I highly recommend the Maybelline Lip Smooth Color Bloom, not only to busy working moms like me, but also to kikay teens and tweens who are not yet allowed to wear makeup. The price is budget-friendly and it does a wonderful job. Go ahead and try it!

Sale: 15% off on all Watsons Label products!!

BDO Rewards cardholders you're in luck!!

If you are a BDO Rewards cardholder then this is your lucky day!  Get your favorite Watsons label products such as wet ones, floss, hand lotion, liquid hand soap and more at 15% off!!  Promo is valid from April 1 to June 30, 2012!  So its time to stock those supplies!

Flowers on Mother's Day with Krispy Kreme

A day of Flowers on Mother's Day with Krispy Kreme

Thinking of getting your mom something sweet and special this mother's day? Show your mom how much you love her by getting her a box of Krispy Kreme flower-shaped doughnuts.

On it's 75th birthday, Krispy Kreme honors every mom by releasing its first-ever flower-shaped doughnuts.  Made especially for all mothers out there, these melt-in-your-mouth treats come in three fun and festive colors that are sure to bring a smile on everyone's face - 3 colors to liven up that smile, pink, yellow and white.

Krispy Kreme's flower-shaped Mother's Day doughnuts are only available from April 13 to May 31, 2012. Hurry and get to a store near you.  Grab a bouquet before they wither away!

It's Burger Day at Chili's

Here's some good news for burger lovers out there! 

It's Burger Day at Chili's

P120 on all Big Mouth Burgers!

April 24, 2012 only!

Now on it's 5th year of Burger Day at Chili's! Except Burger Bites.  Not valid To Go or delivery.  One (1) burger per guest. From 11 am - 2pm, 6pm - 12am, and at Rockwell 11 am - 2pm, 6pm - 9pm. 

Visit Chili's on April 24.  Eat your heart out at the following branches.  2nd Level Greenbelt 5, Greenhills, T. Morato, Rockwell,

Spot Top 10 Everything Food List

Months ago, I was searching for a basic accounting book at National Bookstore. ( I know it's a shame, an accounting graduate looking for an basic accounting book). I needed it since we are now proud owners of a photography business, and i am the unofficial bookkeeper. Anyway, I found the book I was looking for and on my to the cashier, this book, Spot Top 10 Everything Food List grabbed my attention. It's just perfect for hubby and me! I just knew I had to purchase a copy!

I love how lists are categorized according to dishes like Top 10 Bulalo, Fresh Lumpia, Tapsilog etc. I also love how they provide important information like restaurant branches, locations and the most important information, the prices. That way, there will be no surprises for patrons who'd want to give the dishes a try.

Hubby and I have decided to try and go through the list. We will go to the recommended restaurants and order the recommended dishes only, so our budget will not be too compromised. Just so we can form our opinion, whether we agree or disagree with its standing in the book.

Hmmm.... sounds like a plan. =)

Cortal SQR Run and Fly Away with pain

Join the Run with Cortal SQR

Cortal SQR, the pain reliever from Pharma-Rex Inc. that gives the safest and quickest relief from body pain through its advanced formulation of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, invites everyone to join the “Cortal SQR Run and Fly Away from Pain” running event.

For the benefit of the academic scholars of the AMY Foundation, the fun run will be held on May 27, 2012 along Roxas Boulevard, stretching from the cities of Manila to Pasay City.

A Chance to Win Xian Lim through my favorite McFloat treat

Xian is now my official local celebrity crush ever since I heard him in RX 93.1's The Morning Rush with Chico, Delamar and Ginoboi. Ok, so it's not really Xian Lim's heart you'll win but something really good too: A Samsung Galaxy Tab!


All you have to do is just order your favorite McFloat for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab. You get some relief from this summer heat, and you get a chance to win a real cool gadget too!

Go to your nearest Mc Donald's branch or order via mcdelivery.com.ph, get a peel card for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab.  Promo is until May 31, 2012.

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely joining!

External Hard Drive Woes

I discovered the wonders of the external hard drive five years ago, when I owned my first laptop. It was a lowly entry level NEO laptop with 30GB storage space. Having a baby, I was addicted to taking her and our family’s pictures. So in no time at all, the 30GB was full of baby pics. It was also around the same time when I discovered the joys of digital scrapbooking. I installed Photoshop in my laptop but sadly it won’t run. Apparently the memory and storage space wasn’t enough to run a memory hogging application like Photoshop. I was then forced into upgrading the memory and getting an external hard drive to accommodate my overflowing files.

My first external HD was a 320GB Fujitsu. I excitedly transferred all our pics there. It conked out on me after a year. Words cannot describe my frustration when this happened. I’d rather not go back to that dark place =(. Next I went and bought a 500 GB shock proof Buffalo external Hard Drive. That lasted for more than a year, then suffered the same fate. Because I was afraid of it crashing again, I was able to back up most of my files by burning them into DVDs (thankfully!).

It was around this time when we opened our photobooth and photography business, and I had to get a new (and improved) laptop from Acer. It had a faster processor, a higher memory and storage capacity and better video card. I bought it through Bpi Madness in Glorietta Mall, and I was pleasantly surprised that the purchase came with lots of freebies like bags, memory upgrade, Smart Bro internet stick, a wifi router and a Samsung 500GB external hard drive! (wow, talk about a great deal!) This gadget came in wonderfully attractive colors, I got the sparly blue one.  I was apprehensive in using the Samsung External HD since they were relatively new in the storage industry, but eventually I did use it. It has been 2 years since then, and it‘s still working! I love it! Thank you Samsung for laying my storage fears and worries to rest!