tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27645555219006264252012-02-15T23:16:30.131+08:00The continuing saga of Ms. Understood...Tin | The Average Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04911870052801534946noreply@blogger.comBlogger3911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764555521900626425.post-50954830461683460872012-02-13T19:57:00.078+08:002012-02-13T19:57:00.291+08:00

SM department store sure houses a lot of neat and affordable products.  And here are just 2 that I am so lovin' to bits right now. Grab! Grab Shopping Bag (Php129.75) I'm trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, which is why I have a shopping bag handy with me whenever I go out.  The only problem I find with some of them is the flimsy material used in making them.  I've even experienced

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Congratulations, Maye Domencil!!!  You've been chosen as the winner of my Valentine giveaway!  Please reply to my e-mail so I could send your prizes over.  J The Average Jane's Valentine giveaway! Thank you again, everyone, for all the support.  J

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Specialty coffee and tea purveyor, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, reinforces its claim as the preferred café chain in the country by opening its 42nd store right at the heart of Pasay City.  The Coffee Bea & Tea Leaf grand opening  Located at Two E-com Center in the Mall of Asia Complex, the new The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store will be serving customers their full selection of specialty

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One of the things I really miss doing while I was still in Singapore was visiting their National Library.  I'd usually stay there for hours on end since they have such an extensive collection of both fiction and non-fiction titles.  I'd be there by 12:00nn or 2:00p.m. and stay til Hubby leaves the office at 6:00. During one of my visits, I was browsing through the aisles looking for Jeffrey

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Your favorite Krispy Kreme doughnuts are lovingly shaped into hearts this season.  Celebrate love and share the sweetness of Valentine with a box of your favorite doughnut and coffee brand. Enjoy Chocolate Ice Sprinkles, Peanut Butter with Choco Drizzle, Cookies & Cream, Snickers Classic, Powdered Strawberry, Chocolate Ice Custard, Chocolate Ice Kreme Filled, Caramel Kreme Crunch, New York

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The thing with having a baby is that I sort of love telling it to the whole world.  Narsisistic much?  Hehehe!  So when Christmas came along, I just knew I had to get me one of these to adorn our gifts to friends and loved ones. Personalized gift tags from NikkiPrints I got me some personalized gift tags from NikkiPrints, a small business venture started out by Nikki Cipriano who, by the way,

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Being in Human Resources requires you to meet and mingle with a lot of people.  As fun and interesting as it sounds, the mind, however, is a very fickle mistress and one thing that annoys me big time is when I forget a person's name just a few minutes after being introduced.  Which is why I am extremely grateful for business cards. Welding them and making sure I had a small stock handy inside

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Members of our clan are creatures of habit.  I believe it's something that each and everyone of us finds comforting from time to time.  You'll even find that our favorite places to munch in have been favored restaurants of generations past. One of those places is New ToHo Food Center in Binondo, Manila.  New ToHo Food Center  Originally started by a group of 5 Chinese immigrants, New ToHo

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It has been said that when then President Manuel L. Quezon invited General Douglas MacArthur to the Philippines to help build up the local military and to serve as it's Military Advisor, the latter agreed to do so provided he would be given lodgings equal that to the elegance of the Malacaňang Palace, the official residence of the country's presidents. A whole new floor / penthouse  at the

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It is my belief that no other premier 5 star hotel in the country comes as close as enjoying such a rich and varied history as the Manila Hotel.  Originally built in 1912 by American Architect William Parsons, it has withstood a world war, a number of renovations and reconstructions; and has also housed dignitaries and celebraties, too.  It is considered as a Philippine landmark and has seen,

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The season of love is fast approaching, and so I just wanted to show how much I love and appreciate everyone by hosting this small giveaway.  J My Valentine giveaway! One winner will be receiving all of these: 1. Lay Bare's Soothing Cream which helps reduce irritation and redness that may occur after waxing.  Paraben-free and keeps skin smooth and moisturized.  Lay Bare's Soothing Cream

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I love Charles Schultz's iconic strip, Peanuts.  I read the comic strips, collect the books and watch the TV specials from time to time.  In fact, I credit this strip to my way of thinking.  Imagine!  A dog whose imagination holds no bounds not minding of the limitations set by being a part of the canine species.  And how about Charlie Brown and the gang?  Children who think like adults but with

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Finally, something to end every chocoholic’s search for the ultimate chocolate experience — Krispy Kreme’s Choco Mania Doughnuts. Choco Mania! Pillow soft, freshly made chocolate doughnuts dressed in four different chocolaty ways -- Chocolate Custard, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, Caramel with Toasted Merengue and White Icing with Choco Curls -- these treats are best enjoyed with families and

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And I agree (post inspired by a college classmate who is also behind the Live... As If You Like It blog) People usually associate their life through seeing and experiencing things, places and events.  But I also experience my life through specific smells.  And growing up in a post-war fixer upper in Pasay City, the smell of old, worn down and well-loved hard bound books were what filled my

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There's this small basement stall at Rockwell's Power Plant Mall that never fails to catch my attention whenever I am within the area.  Selling mostly sweets, what hold me captive is not just the obvious call of develish desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth, but also how their products fill my eyes with their visual appeal. Cupcake and brownies from Little Miss OC's Kitchen Owned by a small

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espressamente illy (expressly illy) is a chain of Italian-style bars that serves coffee, among other things. espressamente illy at MOA I decided to try them out after having passed by espressamente illy at their Mall of Asia branch a couple of times already. First off, a Cappucino Freddo (Php130 for a 12oz cup).  Looks really nice but coffee is a little weak for my taste. Cappucino

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Many people in our neck of the woods (Cavite) have most probably known of Dan Eric's.  But who, or what pray tell, is a Dan Eric? Dan Eric? Dan Eric's is a local ice cream brand that is quite popular here in the South (although I’ve been told they also have it up North in the Rizal area as well.)  It’s creamy texture and tasty flavors make this one truly heavenly dessert, rivaling the best

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NOTE:  A very late post.  Please bear with me.  J See that gleaming tower on top of Glorietta 4?  Yup, that one facing the new Glorietta 5 building, near SM department store.  That's Ascott Makati, folks.  And it sure is a beauty from the inside out.  Ascott Makati(photo taken from the Ascott Makati official website)  Ascott Makati is classified as a serviced residence apartment that's

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I know it's a tad late but I'd like to wish everyone a belated Happy New Year!  J I know, I know.  It's a little late but these past holiday season have been the busiest I've had thus far.  Along with the usual festivities and the accompanying reunions and parties, there was also a baptism to organize (which we successfully pulled off.  Thank you very much.   J), vacations to plan and a sick

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Thank you, everyone, for joining my giveaways!  After checking and double checking all entries, here are the winners of The Average Jane's giveaways (as chosen through Random.com) Congratulations Joana Somejo!  You'll be getting the set of a.m. and p.m. soaps from Miss Kat Soaps. The 5 soaps of Miss Kat giveaway The FOR ME Jasmine body spray and set of travel-sized L'Occitane bath

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The worst thing about cravings is that they're so darn hard to ignore.  So when the need to munch on a favorite comfort food is just calling to you demanding satisfaction, it's something you oftentimes find needing to take action on. But what if you're stuck at home or at the office and your fave resto/food place doesn't do deliveries?  Well, lucky us for City Delivery has come to save the day!

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Merry Christmas, everyone! In this joyous spirit of sharing, I, too would like to share one of my favorite Christmas poems to you all.  A Politically Correct Christmas(A parody of A Visit from St. Nick) 'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck...How to live in a world that's politically correct?His workers no longer would answer to "Elves","Vertically Challenged" they were

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My bro worked parttime at a well-known fast food chain a few years back (waaayyyy back.)  He was saving up for a game console and figured that since he had a lot of time in his hands, getting a short temporary working stint would help him realize his dreams of zapping zombies in his soon-to-be-bought handheld gamer become a reality sooner. His temp job covered the entire month of December and as

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I try to avoid chips nowadays.  Never have been much of a chip-muncher anyway (started since I entered HS.  Just lost the taste for it I guess.)  But I make an exception with this. Ritz Toasted Chips Ritz Toasted Chips are made from wheat flour and are touted to have 40% less fat than the regulr fried potato chips out in the market. Just look at that toasty baby! Oh!  And they also come

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One of my mom's and my bonding moments would happen over our weekend shopping sprees (we're such girls!  Hehehe!)  After work and graduate school (both for me) the whole week, it was nice to know that we could finally have some relaxation time. In these trips, lunch was also a special affair.  And although we've tried a number of places in our numerous shopping trips, Mangan is, by far, one of

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Love Korean beauty products?  Then head on over to Chic and Sassy Homemaker's site and join her Skin Food Gold Kiwi Gift Sets Giveaway! Gold Kiwi! Head on over to her site, www.chicsassymom.com, for full contest mechanics. 

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Hey everyone!  The Average Jane will be guesting at The Suplado Show tonight (9:00 p.m.) at Dig internet radio (formerly NU107)!  J Dig Radio I'd like to thank Stef of the Life and Fever blog for the invitation.  I'm really nervous, but also excited!  As they say, carpe diem!  This will make one good story to tell the Little One when she's older.  Hehehe! *** A personal tidbit about me.  I

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And here's part 2 of my Christmas giveaway!  Another reader of The Average Jane will also win these... For the men... A Regatta men's polo shirt (size small); and Regatta men's polo shirt (size small) a black Memo bi-fold wallet. Ohhh... Ahhh... Use them yourself or give them as gifts to that special man in your life.  J To join, simply: RafflecopterSettings = { raffleID:

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It's the season of giving!  And what better way to show my undying gratitude to everyone than by hosting 2 Christmas giveaways for this merry month of December!!!  J First off, one reader of The Average Jane will win these beauties... For the ladies... A bottle of FOR ME's Jasmine body spray; and FOR ME's Jasmine body spray A set of travel-sized L'Occitane bath products. 2 soaps

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Having a cup of your favorite drink from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® just got easier as the famed coffee shop opens a new branch right at the heart of Manila. Hmmmm.... Set to open its doors in a new location right across the American Embassy, the new The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® on Roxas Boulevard will be ready to serve everyone with their specialty coffees and teas beginning December 10,

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DISCLAIMER:  I have deferred this entry for a while now in the hopes that I could be more objective in my review.  Please note that these are based on my actual experience at MICHA's Make, Bake and Decorate your Cake lifestyle course held last October 2011 and is by no means a reflection of their full culinary courses, having met some very distinguished graduates and students of theirs.  J I've

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The giving season has finally arrived.  And with it The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s 2012 Giving Journal. While finding the perfect one for yourself is very crucial, anyone would agree that a journal should reflect the personality of an individual and the ideals he believes in. Showcasing the brand’s commitment to socially relevant endeavors, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s 2012 Giving Journal is a

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WARNING: Picture heavy post Due to the number of really interesting items at Saizen, I decided to cut the entry in half and showcase the rest of the photos in another post.  Sorry, I go crazy whenever I'm in that shop.  Hehehe!  J And so as promised, I now bring you some more items from Saizen. Hobbies and leisure Toys, toys and more toys! This reminds me of that fruit slicing game in

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Warning: Picture heavy post J I love Saizen!  Who wouldn't?  Selling affordable and unique items, Saizen is every crafter's/cook's/techie's/etc. dream come true when it comes to stuff related to their interests and hobbies.  And the beauty of it all?  Items are priced at Php85 only! This being one of my favorite stores, I just knew I had to feature their items in a blog entry.  So e-mailing

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Remittances from Filipinos working overseas are at an all-time high.  And no, it’s not just because they’re sending back US dollars, Saudi Riyals, Euros or Japanese Yen; but because our modern-day heroes are sending back what’s known as social remittances. The Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards Social remittances refer to ideas, practices, identities and social capital that flow from receiving to

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Finally!  After months of salivating over blog entries I've read about this place, I have finally found myself within the vicinity of Chocolate Fire! Chocolate Fire My apologies as I do not have a photo of the interiors since they have a very strict "no picture taking" policy. Except when the food arrives at your table, then you're basically free to do with it whatever you wish.  J Anyway,

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I shared a room with my younger bro for 14 long years.  So imagine my excitement when I was finally given one of my very own when our family moved to Rizal (another looong and irrelevant story to the post.  J)  One of my most cherished pieces of furniture then was this very simple study table that I personally picked out on the way to our new home.  Many a night and day did I spend writing down

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This year, the world-renowned doughnut brand has added two more exclusive holiday creations to share the holiday spirit. Made with the same classic yeast-raised dough, this year’s merry assortments include the Snowflakes Doughnut, a delightful chocolate iced doughnut with Kreme filling and dusted with confectioner’s sugar; Holiday Sprinkles, a delicious ring doughnut smothered with white icing

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Being a new parent is never easy.  You battle with the sleepless nights, the constant worrying and the incessant feedings.  Oftentimes, what really keeps me sane is laughter.  And what better way to show off my sense of humor than dressing up the Little One in this... Need I say more? Onesie from LaLaughKa Inc. At first glance, merchandise from LaLaughKa Inc. seem so drab.  The brainchild of

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Warning:  Picture heavy post. J In an earlier entry regarding my Noel Discovery Bazaar 2011 finds (read full post here), I mentioned that our family loves it when KLG International, Inc. / OTSU Retail is a participant in a bazaar.  The pictures I've shown in that entry is just but the tip of the iceburg. So here are more reasons to catch them during this season's bazaars... KLG International

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Miss Kat Soap is a new entrant into the bath products market.  And boy, do they hold a lot of promise!  J Miss Kat Soap at the Noel Discovery Bazaar Touted as a 100% vegetable soap, these wonderful products are biodegradable as they contain no artificial hardeners, harmful colorants, artificial bubble enhancers and preservatives that may be dangerous to you and the environment. Their launch

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J SunnyToast described it best that tiangges leave you with empty wallets.  And I couldn't agree

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My early childhood birthdays were always filled with chicken.  Fried, battered, roasted.  You name it, we've most probably had it.  It may be because although most kids are picky eaters, rarely would you find them turn away anything fowl from their plates.  And to our weary parents, anything to get their child to eat is tops in their book, right?  J But my childhood was filled, not only with

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I love unusual accessories, but with the entry of China-made goods in the market, it seems that

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I'm one of those people who was such a late bloomer when it came to online shopping for anything

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BC Bloggers is back for a second round! If you want to meet other bloggers and exchange links, then this is the one for you.  Join BC Bloggers and start building your network now.  J *** To learn more about BC Bloggers, please read full post here.

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J Ever notice how there is such a major emergence of "nationalistic" merchandise in the market

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We interrupt the GPB11 series to bring you a brief preview of the items one may find at the Noel Discovery Bazaar which opened just yesterday, November 18, 2011. Noel Discovery Bazaar The Noel Discovery Bazaar is a yearly shopping event presented by GMA 7 to benefit a number of charities.  For those in need of completing your Christmas gift list, this bazaar is definitely a must-go.  Here are

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J Cubao Expo is one of my dream destinations to visit in the Metro, mainly because I have been

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J Ever felt guilty about throwing out even used paper?  I am.  Try as I might, I could never get

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J My very first fashion magazine was a U.S. edition, commemorable 50th Anniververy issue of

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I've been trying to look for ways to reduce my carbon footprint.  I believe it's something we must

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Prepare for a different kind of glaze as Krispy Kreme introduces the newest addition to its line of delectable offerings- the new Caramel Glazed Doughnuts. Imagine Krispy Kreme's freshly-baked melt-in-your-mouth ring doughnuts dressed in a delightfully rich caramel glaze and drizzled with a perfectly crafted caramel syrup -- a doughnut befitting of a crown.  Hitting stores starting November

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I've always held onto the addage that one should never shop on an empty stomach.  It makes you

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J Booklovers are also bookmark aficionadoes.  It simply goes hand-in-hand.  Since a novel has around

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I've been dying to try Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates ever since reading about them at

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I suffer, albeit not officially diagnosed, from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  Nothing as bad as

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NOTE:  The Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (GPB11) series are a number of posts regarding merchants and sellers; and their unique and unusual creations, of which I had the utmost pleasure of discovering at Yabang Pinoy's Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 (read a short introduction of my bazaar experience here.)  J I'm a DIY person.  I love working with my hands -- whether it's doing wedding and other event

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I've always been fascinated with unique finds.  Who wouldn't anyway?  It's fresh.  It's new.  It's something you just don't see everyday. One eventually gets tired of shopping at malls where the same items are seen and can be purchased day-in and day-out.  The only thing going for them is price.  Don't get me wrong, though.  I love going to SM.  Landmark and Market! Market! are also places I

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We've all seen the commercials and ads touting people to adapt a healthy lifestyle by consuming wheatgrass.  No only does it help in proper digestion, it is said to aid in cancer prevention and detoxification of heavy metal compounds we may have accidentally ingested whether through food, drink or products used in our everyday lives. I have to admit though.  The one major consideration of why I

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Congratulations, Mia Diola!  You've won the free Polecats Manila class!  Please reply to my e-mail so I could send the prize over. Thank you all again for supporting the contest.  I'm currently preparing for my Christmas giveaway very soon.  Watch out for it!  =)

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Lourd Ernest de Veyra has probably done it all -- singer, poet, radio/television host, weather man.  And with the release of his This is a Crazy Planets, a compilation of some of his best essays from his SPOT.ph blog of the same name, he can now add published book author to his growing list of achievements. Crazy cats! Lourd de Veyra writes in an almost similar fashion as Jessica Zafra,

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Halloween is finally here! While most kids associate this spooky holiday with trick-or-treating, I, however, view this as a time to spend with family, sharing ghost stories and of course, watching scary shows on TV! The Family Tradition Like most Filipino families, we too would troop to the cemetery to honor our dead.  We'd arrive at around 6:00 p.m. bringing along makings for dinner and

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I've always had a fascination with photographs.  In just a single click of the camera, a moment, a memory, evidence is captured for all eternity.  I've always believed that no one dies.  With photos, your print is forever etched in history, whether you're a superstar or an ordinary citizen. Photography is a good, albeit very expensive, hobby, but the rewards I believe are well-worth it if it

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Yabang Pinoy—the pioneering Filipino Pride movement known for fun, creative, and contemporary Filipino pride projects and events—constantly strives to convert Filipinos into shouting proud Pinoys. Now, Yabang Pinoy is out to prove that Filipino brands are getting bigger and better with the Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011, a showcase of local products made with 100% Filipino Love and Pride, on November

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Being in the Human Resources profession certainly gives you the opportunities to be able to work with people from all walks of life -- from the messengers to the higher-up executives.  And each has their own special needs and require a certain way of dealing with them through everyday interactions and transactions. As such, I've always believed that the development of one's Emotional

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We are a society who loves to be entertained.  Let's face it.  Fantasy TV shows would not be exciting without the special effects.  Dramas would not be as touching without the tear-breaking backgrounds.  Puppets and radio shows with high-pitched dialogues are what fascinates us and fuels our imaginations. You might have probably wondered who these people are.  Those who work behind the lines. 

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Hundreds joined the cause.  Plus-sized women everywhere showed everyone what it took to become very fashionable ladies.  In the middle of the game, 8 deserving finalists were chosen:  The 8 beautiful finalists  Each one had their own strengths and reasons for joining the contest.  It might have been expressed in their own unique way but all came out with the exact same sentiment -- to show

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I took up blogging as a form of relaxation.  Being in the Human Resources profession for almost 8 years, I've decided I needed something else to occupy my free time aside from work (believe me, our kind of work is never with rest periods as you have to constantly be in touch with your people.)  Don't get me wrong, I love my job.  Its just that I also believe that life needs a balance. In my

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NOTE: Picture heavy post.  J The Peninsula Manila is perhaps best-known for being the location of Regine Velasquez's "Written in the Sand", and infamous for the military rebellion led by now Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.  Remember the tanks ramming up and destroying the lobby? Well, its come a long way since then, baby.  J The Lobby Upon entering The Peninsula Manila, you are immediately

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During one particular trip to Singapore to visit my ex-BF (now hubby) a few years back, I came across a small stall selling, of all things, grilled chicken curry.  Yup.  You read it right.  Its grilled and its curried. Well, I love anything fowl -- grilled most especially -- and anything curried, so this unique combination to me was like a delicious, gastronomical meeting of sorts, simply

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First of all, I'd like to thank you all again for joining my giveaway.  J And after checking and tallying the results, I am pleased to announce that the winner of a pair of tickets to LazerXtreme is... Kathtyn Clamor!!! Congratulations!  I've already sent an e-mail on how you can claim your prize.  Hope to hear from you soon.  J Thank you all again and stay tuned for my futher giveaways!  *

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Discovered a new outlet store today.  This time in Robinson's Place Imus, Cavite.  The Levi's® Outlet Store! Levi's® pants and shirts go for as much as 50% off.  Plus they also offer Dockers® pants as well.  There is, however, quite a limited choice on women's shirts and blouses.  But other than that, they have a very well-maintained stock for their other items.  J

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First of all, I'd like to thank Kayleen Dy and the rest of the Polecats Manila team for their very generous invitation to watch Polarity, their 2nd anniversary show held last October 16, 2011.  I was, however, unfortunately indisposed at that time and requested 2 very dear friends of mine to watch the show on my behalf (Thank you again Sandii and Dex!  I so owe you guys one.  Make that two.  ☺)

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NOTE: September was a really busy month for me.  Aside from adjusting to my new mommy role, I also found a little time to attend some workshops I found really interesting.  Expect a few backlogged entries as I will be posting about them in the following weeks to come.  ☺ I'll be the first to admit that I have no make-up application skills whatsoever.  Sure, order me to develop a sustenable

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Mann Hann has a lot of great eats to offer.  What started out as a grocery store, has slowly evolved into one the well-known Chinese restaurants in the Metro.  In fact, its one of the places our family frequents whenever we find ourselves out together for lunch or dinner (extended family included ☺).  There are, however, a few hits and misses. Mann Hann Spicy Spareribs (Php250) Spicy

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THE SPLURGE: Ice Watch's Sili Forever ($110) I love the color orange.  Its such a refreshing and perky hue.  So when Ice Watch came out with their Sili Forever watch in this shade, it definitely caught my eye.  Photo from the Ice Watch website.  Now I just have to figure out how to save up $110* (roughly Php5,000) for it.  =) *$1 = Php 45 THE STEAL: Unisilver Time's KW962-1660 Watch (

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Starbucks needs no introduction.  They're everywhere you look!  What I like about them is the fact that they always up the ante by featuring new items on their menu from time to time -- both coffee-based and non-caffienated drinks; and sweet and savory treats.  Here I present 2 new offerings I've sampled just recently plus one very old favorite I want to share to you all.  ☺ Starbucks,

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If you ever find yourselves in SM Dasmarinas in the near future.  Be sure to drop by the Mango outlet store located at the upper ground floor level. Mango outlet store Clothes and accessories are offered at 10 to 50% discount.  Half of the store even offers their newer collections at original price.  ☺ *** Mango outlet store Upper ground floor, SM Dasmarinas Governor‘s Drive, Brgy. Pala Pala

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When the ex-BF (now Hubby) and I first started dating, we once caught ourselves passing by Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila while strolling at the CCP.  While admiring this very impressive structure, Hubby, always the architect and with a glazed look in his eyes, said; "we'll stay there one day." Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila And ever true to his word, we did...  ☺ When the 

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Like a lot of recently married couples, Hubby and I also opted to have a photobooth during our wedding reception.  Its a genuis invention, in my opinion.  Rather than providing our guests with souvenirs that would most probably gather dust at some remote corner of their homes, we decided that photos were the best choice -- you have a remembrance of our special day plus you most probably won't

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I've never been much if a hot tea drinker.  Oh sure, I love iced teas but I consider them to be in a different league.  Hot tea drinks for me connote British afternoons and grass pasture infused with whatever fruit there is (with the taste that still was reminiscent of grass.  Yuck!  No offense meant to the millions of tea afficionadoes the world over.)  L And so it was with great trepidation

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Its not everyday that you meet people with the flexibility and the grace to do this... Polecats Manila (Photo taken from the Polecats Manila website) Pole dancing is definitely one of the newest fitness craze to hit the Metro.  Not only does it develop your flexibility and stamina, its also a very good form of exercise and I'm sure your man wouldn't mind watching you practice to your heart's

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I love reading and following blogs!  I'm addicted to them.  Whether its a more personal one or about the mainstream lifestyle, I devour them all.  Its like living through their adventures.  You feel sad with their defeats and shout with joy at their triumphs.  You can almost see, taste, smell their travels and you learn new stuff. Since the internet is so vast, its definitely going to take me

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The family has been using those recyclable shopping bags even before these became fashionable here in RP.  Originally introduced to us by a pair of Japanese friends as pasalubongs, mom and I immediately loved the concept and have been using these ecologically-friendly staples ever since. Fast forward to the present day and you'll find almost a lot of shoppers becoming more aware of the

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The Yabang Pinoy – Filipino Pride movement celebrates its 6th year by celebrating Filipino Love and Pride. Together with Yabang Pinoy’s community of Filipino entrepreneurs committed to Filipino artistry and craftsmanship, Yabang Pinoy will once again stage the 7th Global Pinoy Bazaar on November 5 to 6 2011 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City. Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011 will feature businesses

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Hubby and I love checking-in hotels every now and then.  Since he can only stay in Manila for a few days, we treat this as a sort of vacation.  Stay-cation if you will.  All these without the need for us to step out of the Metro. On one such occasion, we decided to give The Heritage Hotel Manila a try. A 5-star deluxe hotel located at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and EDSA, this auberge is a

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I've long heard of Phiten products years ago.  Using what is known as a "Phild process", Phiten changes various metals into ionic states which are then infused into the fabrics that make up their products.  These tatanium-infused necklaces are then said to promote wellness and wholistic well-being by regulating the body's bioelectric current, an imbalance of which causes fatigue and various

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Christmas is just around the corner, and I'm sure that you're all scrambling to find that perfect present for your loved ones.  But since this is the season of giving, wouldn't it be better to do your shopping while helping others at the same time?  Fashion Gives Back Bazaar!  We'll now you can by simply dropping by Fashion Gives Back: a fashion show, bazaar and charity event on October

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Ever secretly dreamed of becoming an international spy -- shooting bad guys and preventing crime?  Or are you just bored with the usual haunts and want some excitement in your life?  Maybe you've had a lover's quarrel and want to let off steam in a physical way without the icky bloodshed? Well, I think I might have the solution for you... LazerXtreme! Whether its to fulfill a lifelong

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Entries have been verified.  Checked and double checked.  And so I am pleased to announce the winner of my Mini Giveaway! Drumroll please... Congratulations Gwynnyth del Carmen!  Hope you enjoy the Plants vs. Zombies earphones.  Thank you again all for joining!  I'm cooking up a number of giveawayS (yes, plural ☺)  in the coming months!  Stay tuned for future updates.  ☺

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Merriam-Webster.com defines the word regatta as a boat/sailing race.  And what better name to use in describing a store simply infused with a purely refreshing nautical theme? Photo from the Regatta facebook page Founded in 1989, Regatta is actually a local brand (who knew?) developed from the same company that brought us Penshoppe and ForMe.  Known for their clothes and accessories, they

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ForMe has been my go to shop for most of my clothing needs.  In fact, some of my favorite pieces are from this store. Me at Singapore's Chinese and Japanese Garden wearing my fave pair of jeans from ForMe.  ☺ My fave maroon top also from ForMe.  ☺ The one great thing that has kept me going back to this store again and again is because of this: Taken from the ForMe website. ForMe

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Does size really matter?  ☺ Well, that's what the people behind Size Matters Flame-Grilled Sausage Burgers seem to think so.  Does size really matter? In an economy where competition is fierce, more and more establishments apparently choose to go with the size of their offerings in a bid to one up others selling the same product.  This also seems to be the philosophy behind one of the

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I've always admired companies with a great social responsibility program -- a belief that has been distinctively instilled in me by my former company.  Having seen first hand how much a corporation can do to uplift the lives of others, I now truly understand that resolving the country's problems takes the combined effort of each and every individual. Combine that with organic, natural products

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We have been taught the importance of recycling in order to reduce the trash filling up our landfills.  And while we may still have a long way to go before we can truly be called an eco-friendly nation, it is quite refreshing to note that there are companies who are taking that extra step in making our country more earth conscious. TreeHugger is definitely one of them.  TreeHugger GelFriend,

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Spread the Sulit High 5 and you might just win an Ipad2 or a trip for 5 to glorious Boracay! Sulit.com.ph Buy and Sell Join the Sulit High 5 Raffle! Read more: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+topic/id/85853/Spread+the+Sulit+High+5+and+Win+an+iPad+2+or+a+Trip+for+5+to+Boracay!?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SMM_Facebook Simply join Sulit.com.ph's Spread the Sulit High

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I would like to think that we are becoming a more conscious nation.  What is usually considered taboo can now be explained by the sciences.  We are more aware of the environment and the factors that affect it.  We are even more perceptive of the future and what may happen if we continue on this dangerous path. This mindset has even invaded our fashion sense.  We are now more into items --

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I remember those slap-on bracelets of years ago.   During my elementary school days, never would you find a single girly wrist without these on.  As such, red, swollen carpi became a directly linked fashion statement (much to the chagrin of our well-meaning parents.) Fast track to the present day.  At this my 29 years of age and in the corporate world, these slap-on bracelets would have been a

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I've always tried to eat healthy.  Its not just an "in", seasonal thing for our family.  At a very young age, Bro and I have been exposed to the importance of eating fresh fruits and veggies.  In High School, while our friends were enjoying white bread, we were having the wheat, multi-grain variety. I was never really a picky eater when it came to vegetables, however, I never could grasp the

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