Just for July: A Complete Guide For Smarter Consumers

New month! New guide. Check out this shopping guide for the month of July for the latest promos and sale alerts. 

July 1 (Saturday)

• Etude House Philippines Flash Sale. 1 item entitles you to a 10% discount, 2-3 items for 20% discount and purchasing 4 and above items gives you 30% discount! 

July 2 (Sunday)

• Etude House Philippines Flash Sale. 1 item entitles you to a 10% discount, 2-3 items for 20% discount and purchasing 4 and above items gives you 30% discount! 

July 3 (Monday)

• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July 4 (Tuesday)

• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July  5 (Wednesday) 

• Grande Wednesday with Starbucks Philippines. Promo is valid only from 3 pm to 6 pm.
• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July  6 (Thursday)

• Army Navy's Burger Boss. Get your 2nd Classic Burger for only P8 this July 06, 2017 from 10AM to 8PM at selected ArmyNavy stores nationwide. Check the terms and conditions here. 
• National Chicken-All-You-Can Day at Max Restaurant for only Php 249. 
• Purchase Jollibee's Chickenjoy P99 Perfect Pairs and receive a FREE Blueberry Float 

July 7 (Friday)

• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July 8 (Saturday)

• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July 9 (Sunday)

• Pandora Summer Sale. Save up to 50% off. Available in selected outlets nationwide.

July 10 (Monday)

• Dunkin Donut's Buy one Take one Mondays. Available nationwide except Cebu and Davao. 

July  11 (Tuesday) 

• Phoenix Fuels 10th Listing Anniversary. Php 10 per liter promo. More details here.

July  12 (Wednesday) 

• Grande Wednesday with Starbucks Philippines. Promo is valid only from 3 pm to 6 pm.

July  13 (Thursday) 

• Krispy Kreme 80th Birthday Treat. Buy 6pcs original honey glazed for only 80 pesos. 

July 14 (Friday)

• Celebrating 34 years. Get 30% off on your favorite Sugarhouse cakes!

July 17 (Monday)

• Dunkin Donut's Buy one Take one Mondays. Available nationwide except Cebu and Davao. 

July  19 (Wednesday) 

• Grande Wednesday with Starbucks Philippines. Promo is valid only from 3 pm to 6 pm.

July 24 (Monday)

• Dunkin Donut's Buy one Take one Mondays. Available nationwide except Cebu and Davao. 

July  25 (Tuesday) 

• Celebrate National Wing Day on July 25 at Buffalo's Wings N' Things and get 1 pound of wings for just 159!

July  26 (Wednesday) 

• Grande Wednesday with Starbucks Philippines. Promo is valid only from 3 pm to 6 pm.

July 31 (Monday)

• Dunkin Donut's Buy one Take one Mondays. Available nationwide except Cebu and Davao. 

For promo submissions, send us an email. Keep visiting this post as it is updated from time to time. 

Cebu Getaway: Enjoy an Exclusive Tour in a Resort Paradise + Buffet Lunch for less Php 750

Summer may be over but that does not stop us from enjoying the sun, sea and the sand. Just a few kilometers away from the Cebu Mactan International Airport presents a paradise with such a beautiful view. 

Costabella Tropical Beach Resort provides guests with an inviting yet cozy ambiance. It has a direct access to Mactan's beautiful coastline enabling everyone to enjoy the clear waters and the fine white sand it offers. One thing that we really loved about Costabella Beach Resort is that the surroundings are well maintained and it's clean. We also liked that their lifeguards and staff are very attentive. 

Though the place is 4-star resort, it is very affordable. One can enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch with a lovely rondalla music for only Php 1,100 per person. This already includes resort entrance and the use of beach facilities and swimming pools. 

Not to mention they have a Buy 2+1 free promo (ending on 06.30.17) which makes it less than Php 750 per person. Kids below 4 years old also get to eat for free. 

Good deal, right? And, what is a better way to spend a Sunday than be with family?

Val and I definitely enjoyed our weekend getaway in Cebu. So, if you are planning to take a quick break and chill out, then you might want to consider Costabella Tropical Beach Resort. (BTW, this is not a sponsored post.) 

Also, if you are feeling a bit adventurous, there are also parasailing and banana boat activities available which I would really love to try. (Probably, next time!) 

For bookings and reservations, you may contact Costabella Tropical Beach Resort at  (032) 231-4244. They are located at Buyong, Mactan Island, Cebu 6015, Philippines. You may also follow them on Facebook for updates. 

Do you have your other favorite resorts in Mactan, Cebu? Share your experience in the comments section below. 

Just for June: A Complete Guide For Smarter Consumers (Part 2)

Here's the second half of the JUST FOR JUNE feature. A monthly list of important dates for shopping. You may check the list for June 1-15 here.

June 16 (Friday)

• Omf Literature's BAG OUR BOOKS promo, a Stuff-All-You-Can Sale happening on June 16 to 19, 2017 at all OMF Lit and Passages Bookshops. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 17 (Saturday) 

• Omf Literature's BAG OUR BOOKS promo, a Stuff-All-You-Can Sale happening on June 16 to 19, 2017 at all OMF Lit and Passages Bookshops. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 18 (Sunday)

• Omf Literature's BAG OUR BOOKS promo, a Stuff-All-You-Can Sale happening on June 16 to 19, 2017 at all OMF Lit and Passages Bookshops. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 19 (Monday)

• Omf Literature's BAG OUR BOOKS promo, a Stuff-All-You-Can Sale happening on June 16 to 19, 2017 at all OMF Lit and Passages Bookshops. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 20 (Tuesday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 21 (Wednesday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 22 (Thursday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 23 (Friday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 24 (Saturday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 25 (Sunday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 26 (Monday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 27 (Tuesday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June 28 (Wednesday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

June  29 (Thursday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• Krispy Kreme Payday Deal. 3 Medium Coffee Jelly Chillers for just P299. 

June 30 (Friday) 

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 

Mommy Mundo #TeamMom Grand Giveaway

Expo Mom pays tribute to #TeamMoms all over the country and they are doing a series of roadshows nationwide. You may read more about the schedule and location here. 

If you are not sure what I am talking about, Expo Mom is the banner event of Mommy Mundo, a community of moms dedicated to making motherhood easier, happier, and more fulfilling for every mom. They have given valuable support and encouragement to moms all over the country in the areas of healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding, active parenting, and mompreneurship. Making Mommy Mundo your ultimate #TeamMom.

And on their 10th year anniversary, they are celebrating it with the #TeamMom Grand Giveaway where you get the chance to win appliances, staycation package in Tagaytay for you and 3 of your friends, spa treatments worth Php 20,000 each and a 3D/2N trip to Taiwan for you and 3 of your #TeamMom Friends. 

The mechanics are very easy. 

1. Like Mommy Mundo on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

2. Post a photo of your #TeamMom on social media and write a short caption on why you love your team, or you can also drop by our Expo Mom events and have a photo taken with your #TeamMom there. (1 entry per post)

3. Share it via Facebook and Instagram, and don’t forget to tag @mommymundo and use the hashtags #MommyMundo #TeamMom #ExpoMom2017

4. Posts published between April 1 to November 12, 10pm, will be deemed valid.

5. The draw dates for the Mommy Mundo #TeamMom Grand Giveaway are as follows:

• July 31, 2017: Home appliances for your team from Electrolux: One (1) ZMO1530 MobiOne Vacuum Cleaner, One (1) ETG724GK Tabletop Gas Stove, One (1) ETD29PKB Portable Induction Cooker, One (1) EMM2003W Microwave Oven
• August 30, 2017: Win a vacation for you and three of your friends at Hotel Kimberly in Tagaytay
• October 9, 2017: Marie France treatments for 4 worth Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000) each
• November 9, 2017: Win a 3D/2N trip for you and 3 of your #TeamMom friends to Taiwan courtesy of Jeron Travel

*The winners will also be invited to be special guests at Expo Mom Holiday 2017 and have their story featured on Mommy Mundo!

What are you waiting for? Be proud and be loud! Show your #TeamMom love to the world!

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Mommy Mundo #TeamMom Grand Giveaway will be valid from date of announcement until November 12, 2017.

2. Your #TeamMom must have at least two members, including the person who posted, who are moms, or are expecting.

3. Winners will be chosen based on the following: 70% content and 30% creativity.

4. All accounts must be set to public during the whole duration of the contest.

5. Multiple posts are allowed, for as long as each entry is a different photo or different #TeamMom.

6. All prizes are non-convertible to cash, not for sale, and non-transferrable.

7. This contest is open to Philippine residents. For the trips, however, winner must come from Manila.

8. The person who posted will be authorized to choose who gets the prizes and who goes to the trips.

9. Should the current winner not be available to take the trip or any of the prizes, Mommy Mundo has the right to choose the next winner.

10. The company reserves the right to document the trip and use the materials (photo / video) for its purposes.

11. The following terms and conditions for the trips will apply:

* For Hotel Kimberly, an overnight stay for up to 4 people are provided, including transportation to and from the destination.

* For the overseas package:

– Round trip airfare (exclusive of other taxes) based on V Class

– 3D/2N quad sharing accommodations, breakfast packages will be provided

– Visa costs, meals, and incidentals and passport requirements will shouldered by

winner/s

– Travel dates must be within 1 year from the awarding date

– Exclusive of use for holidays and peak seasons

Expo Mom #TeamMom Reaches Out to Mommas in the Visayas

We are stronger together. That’s what moms have come to realize when faced with the multitude of issues and concerns that come with motherhood. When a mom has a group of mothers behind her, the business of taking care of the everyday just seems easier. She has an ear that would listen to her worries, a smile that would brighten up her mood, and a hand that would hurry along the accomplishment of important tasks.

In celebration of its tenth year anniversary, Expo Mom pays tribute to #TeamMoms all over the country. Expo Mom #TeamMom 2017 kicked off with a three-day event at the Glorietta Activity Center in May. Expo Mom #TeamMom goes on a nationwide roadshow starting off today, June 17, 2017 at Ayala Center Cebu, and then moving on the week after to The District North Point in Negros on June 24, 2017. 

Expo Mom #TeamMom will not only bring in the most modern mommy and baby products and services to the Visayas, it will also be a wellspring of parenting trends, mommy solutions, and inspiring advocacies. 

Sun Life Financials and PLDT Home will serve as co-presentors of the Cebu leg of Expo Mom #TeamMom. Some of the featured exhibitors include Cycles and Cradles, Electrolux, Nestle Cerelac, Sanicare, Tempra, Babyzone, doTERRA Therapy, Halo Sleepsack, and Modern Mama. Detox Bar, a mompreneur business based in Cebu, will also be joining Expo Mom Cebu #TeamMom. The onstage program of Expo Mom Cebu #TeamMom 2017 will shine the spotlight on Cebu’s #TeamMoms. Groups of mommas who are mompreneurs, travel bugs, and yoga practitioners will share stories of how they have helped each other grow to become better persons and better mothers through the years. There will also be games, educational talks, and entertainment numbers throughout the event.

Caltrate Plus joins Expo Mom Negros #TeamMom as a major sponsor, together with Sun Life Financials and PLDT Home as co-presentors. Some of the featured exhibitors include Cycles and Cradles, Electrolux, Nestle Cerelac, Sanicare, Tempra, BabyZone, doTERRA Therapy, Halo Sleepsack, and Vpharma. Footsie Tootsie, a mompreneur business based in Negros, will also be joining Expo Mom Negros #TeamMom.

As with the Expo Mom Cebu #TeamMom’s onstage games and talks, the Negros leg will feature local #TeamMoms who have supported each other in their motherhood journey. Among others, there will be #TeamMoms of homeschooling and breastfeeding mommas.

So for Negros Moms, what are you waiting for? Pre-register now and get a limited edition tote bag when you come to Expo Mom Negros on June 24 at the District Northpoint!

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And that's not all... 

Expo Mom’s tenth year anniversary celebration also includes a Grand Giveaway. Share your #TeamMom story on social media, and get the chance to win for you and your #TeamMom some awesome prizes. Click this link for more details.

Head of the family: Not Just a Provider but a Father

Imagine working in a world where time seems to just past by and where almost everything changes instantly. Think of having to keep up with an environment where it costs a lot to stop or even slow down for a while. Sound taxing, right? What more of prioritizing the welfare of everybody in the household on top of it all. 

But every head of the family doesn’t mind about it. Fathers are said to be the pillars of our homes. They work hard to provide for the family. 

Some of them go abroad with tears in their eyes because they will be physically separated from their families. However, there is a certain joy in their hearts knowing that they will be able to provide for their loved ones back home.

To honor these gallant paternal men and let them feel how extraordinary they are and important their sacrifices are for their families, Father’s Day has been a annual event celebrated worldwide. As we mark again this special occasion on Sunday, June 18, 2017, our applause and recognition will never be enough to show them how grateful we are to have them in our lives. 

Our dads, together with our moms, take good care of us the moment we’re born. They are the ones who provide everything we need for our everyday lives. From infancy up to adulthood, they feed and clothe us. 

As we take our initial baby steps, our patriarch's guide and lead us in the right direction. When we stumble and fall, they assist us to rise and move on. In times of danger or any threat, they shield us from any harm.

All of these, they do out of unconditional love. Their selflessness, though, has its own toll. Working tirelessly could lead to high levels of stress constantly and problems not only mentally, but physically, too. So better watch out for the signs. 

Has tatay been constantly complaining about losing strands and strands of his hair every day? Or maybe has he been searching for a way on how to get them to grow back?

According to the hair loss statistics conducted by Statistic Brain in the year 2016, 40 percent of men experience noticeable mane vanishing as early as age 35. And as per the American Hair Loss Association, there are a couple of different factors that cause excessive hair fall, one being extreme degree of stress.

Nutramedica Inc. introduced a revolutionary product that aims to address this problem: NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss. Being the only topical scalp lotion in the country that is made from 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients all working synergistically, it’s perfect for all the heads of the family out there, be they biological or not.

NOVUHAIR is proven effective and safe to help prevent and stop the progression of hair loss and, at the same time, help promote locks’ growth. Simply spray a liberal amount of NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion onto the scalp and massage for 5-10 minutes. Voila, it penetrates deeply into the roots, which helps rejuvenate, nourish and maintain the natural moisture of the hair. 

Still have no idea on what to give him on his big day? Well, NOVUHAIR might not be the most expensive gift to impress him, but the most valuable present he could ever have. This nature’s answer to hair loss provides him the chance to be ahead already in preventing his “crowning glory” from receding in the near future. 

So, head on to all leading stores nationwide and get a dose of this breakthrough product. NOVUHAIR is also available in shampoo and conditioner formats to further complement the benefits of NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion. NOVUHAIR is available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores nationwide. You may also order NOVUHAIR online at www.lazada.com.ph. For inquiries, you may call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575, and visit www.novuhair.com.

Important Bacolod City/ Negros Occidental Contact Numbers

If you are like me who prefers calling an establishment or office first before visiting, then this post might be helpful for you. I am listing the important and frequently called contact numbers of different offices, establishments and places here in Bacolod City. 

Please note that these contact or phone numbers are updated as of June 2017 and may be subject to change without prior notice. 

Government Agencies

• Animal Quarantine Office (Bacolod-Silay Airport) - 435-2293
• Bacolod-Silay International Airport - 434-2021
• Department of Foreign Affairs/ DFA (Robinsons Place Bacolod) - 441-2675

Food Service, Restaurants

• Apollo Restaurant (888 Mall) - 434-5282
• Apollo Restaurant (Goldenfield) - 431-5308
• Chicken Masskara (888 Mall) - 709-0380 
• Merzci (Gaisano City) - 435-0931

Shopping Center or Retail Stores

• CD-R King (SM Bacolod) - 435-5808
• Samsung Store (SM Bacolod) - 458-3250
• SM Appliance Center (SM Bacolod) - 468 -0080
• Savemore (East) - 433-1406

Beauty, Spa, and Wellness

• Bench Fix at The North District Point - 703-1310

Private Companies

• BACIWA - 433-4601
• CENECO - 435-3640
• LBC Delivery Hub - 432-9761
• Transcom Bacolod - 4443140

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Mambukal Mountain Resort + 21st Mudpack Festival

Mambukal Resort is one of the most popular and most visited resorts in Negros. It is a 35-minute drive from Bacolod City passing through Murcia town, the same highway going to Don Salvador Benedicto (more details about our DSB trip, here.) 

Mambukal has several recreational facilities available such the Ishiwata Bath House, Slide for Life, Wall Climbing, Canopy Walk and several swimming pools. Sulfur Spring, Butterfly Garden as well as try trekking to the 7th falls of Mambukal and some bat watching are some of the attractions you should not miss. For those who plan to stay overnight, rooms are also available. Rates can be found below. 

In a few weeks, they will be celebrating the Mudpack Festival at Mambukal Mountain Resort happening on the 3rd week of June. The Mudpack Festival celebrates the harmony of man and nature. The festivity features Clay Body Painting, Drumbeating Competition, Tribal Dance and Ms. Earth-Mambukal among a few. 

This year's theme is: Pray. Heal. Celebrate Life. Kindly refer to the poster below for the schedule of activities. 

Source: Mambukal's Resort FB Page

For more details about the Mudpack Festival this 2017, please visit Mambukal Resort's Facebook page. 

About the Resort
Mambukal Resort is owned and managed by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental under the Economic Enterprise Development Department. Mambukal's contact number is (034) 473-0610 for reservation and inquiries. 

Just for June: A Complete Guide For Smarter Consumers

If you have been following my blog, you may have several posts about rewards, special offers, and freebies. For someone who believes that the best things in life are free, I am always on a lookout for the best deals, promotions, giveaways and special selling events. 

I am not really an advocate of frugal living but I encourage all my readers to become smarter consumers. Thus, starting this month, we're launching "JUST FOR" feature. It is a monthly list of important dates for shopping.

June 5 (Monday)

• Forever 21 Buy one Take one offer on accessories and tools. 
• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 6 (Tuesday) 

• Forever 21 Buy one Take one offer on accessories and tools.
• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 7 (Wednesday)

• Forever 21 Buy one Take one offer on accessories and tools. 
• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.
• Philippine Airlines' Independence Day Seat Sale.
• Grande Wednesday with Starbucks Philippines Pop'zel Coffee Frappuccino. Promo is valid only from 3pm to 6pm.
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 8 (Thursday)

• Forever 21 Buy one Take one offer on accessories and tools. 
• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018. 
• B22 Challenge is back for Boulangerie 22 SM North Edsa opening! The first 122 customers to line up by 10 AM on June 8 at their newest branch will have the chance to shop all breads in one bag only for P22 pesos in under 22 seconds!
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 
• Papa John's #3forP450Thursdays. 3 Family size pizzas for the price of one! In Double Meat, Italian Papa, Tropical Toss and Creamy White Cheese variants! 

June 9 (Friday)

• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018.
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.  
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 10 (Saturday)

• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2018. 
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 11 (Sunday) 

• National Lechon Day at Lechon Haus. 50 pesos for a Lechon Belly meal or Lechon Manok Meal for the first 500 meals! Available at all Lechon Haus outlets nationwide. 
• Air Asia's Red Hot Sale. Get flights for as low as Php 17 in selected destinations. Travel Period is from January 15 to August 28, 2017.
• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 12 (Monday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• SM Bacolod's The Big Pinoy Sale. 70% off on selected items. 
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 13 (Tuesday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here. 

June 14 (Wednesday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers.
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here.  

June 15 (Thursday)

• TOMS Great Summer Sale. Buy one get one and buy two get three offers. 
• Red Ribbon E-coupons. Get a freebie for a minimum purchase of Php 200. Download the coupons, here.
• Papa John's #3forP450Thursdays. 3 Family size pizzas for the price of one! In Double Meat, Italian Papa, Tropical Toss and Creamy White Cheese variants! 

For promo submissions, send us a message here. Keep visiting this post as it is updated from time to time.