September 18, 2017
Got to catch a special screening of the film Respeto, the Best Picture recipient of Cinemalaya 2017, over the weekend in my alma mater UST. The event, organized the university’s official student publication, The Varsitarian, also paid tribute to the film’s director, Treb Monteras, who is a UST alumnus and was the Art Editor of the school paper during 2000-2001.…
September 7, 2017
It’s the first anniversary of Starbucks Teavana®! And to celebrate it, Starbucks Philippines invited bloggers to the Macapagal Branch to see what’s brewing. Actually, yes. Starbucks introduces this season’s two featured beverages, which are both tea-based. Welcome the new Starbucks Teavana® Frozen Teas! First is the Starbucks Teavana ® Frozen Hibiscus Tea with Pomegranate Pearls, a twist on the iced-shaken…
August 31, 2017
During my school days — elementary, high school, and college — I was taught to self-study. When doing homework or reviewing for a quiz or quarterly exams, I would hole up in my study table (my parents bought one each for me and my sister) and answer my textbooks and re-read notes on my own. I don’t know how my…
August 28, 2017
DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post. The opinions expressed here are all my own based on my experience. As a family who would like to spend weekends out and about (as a break from the hectic work and school week), we found that having a car is essential. We’ve experienced commuting with the kids and it wasn’t exactly a pleasant…
August 25, 2017
It’s been a while since I posted a Mommy Diary entry. To be honest, I hesitated a bit about sharing something about my kids. I don’t know if there was fear — anything can happen online — but yeah, I did stop. But I realized that I initially conceived this blog to be a personal one, to share my experiences…
August 15, 2017
Have you ever worried about how to manage your savings until the next payday? While payday often calls for a well-deserved treat, watching your spending habits is key to properly managing your hard-earned money. Smarter spending means getting your money to go farther. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your earnings and make the most out of…
August 11, 2017
When it comes to pizza, a lot of Pinoys now have S&R New York Style Pizza on top of mind. Huge pizzas that just have the right thickness and the right amount of toppings — they’re pretty much the most-requested pizzas right now (I could be talking from personal experience, haha!). When before, we can only buy them in S&R…
August 10, 2017
Last weekend, my kid and I went to Max’s Restaurant in Scout Tuazon, Quezon City to join in the birthday party of their mascot, Chickie Boy. Well, basically, it’s the launch of their new Kiddie Birthday Party Packages that are sure to make your little ones and their friends have a #KiddiePartyToTheMax ! Good thing we were there early to…