Easy and Convenient Ways to Buy Your Dream Home this 2021

Imagine buying a house and lot online. Wouldn't that be simply convenient? 

That's exactly what Lumina Homes offers! 

At the onset of the current health crisis, everything shifted to the dynamics of the digital and virtual world. Thus, Lumina Homes being one of the top leaders in the industry came up with several initiatives that allow the buyers to purchase their dream home right at the comforts of their present abode giving each one of us easy and convenient ways to buy our dream home this 2021. 

Lumina Homes is the friendly-priced yet quality housing development branch of Vista Land. This 8-year-old new kid on the block in the housing industry is fast becoming a top choice nationwide. Lumina Homes, in fact, was named the Top 1 Home Developer in 2019 by PAG-IBIG Fund. 

With over 50 developments spread all over GMA, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with a new project which offers exclusive condominium living with top-of-the-line amenities. Lumina Homes is a carefully-designed community, which can easily be considered a barangay of its own. Each development comes with mini gardens and greeneries, a basketball court, community hall, playground, and a promise of a commercial area such as malls, banks, schools, and hospitals nearby in the future. The kind of property all Filipinos would be proud of owning.

Owning a Lumina Home just got easier. With a few clicks on your computer or mobile device, buyers can now access the best available deals and offerings. Just as the current health crisis pushed the Pinoys home-bound and on a strict health protocol, Lumina Homes has also addressed this necessity by leveling up. 

Presenting, the Lumina Homes Online. Access is very easy and you can do that by simply visiting Lumina Homes' official website, www.lumina.com.ph, and explore the much-talked-about 3D Home Models.

The virtual 360-degree house explorations of Lumina's state-of-the-art home designs are such a big hit. A convenient and marvelously new concept of choosing a dream home using a laptop, smartphone, or computer.

Famous house models include the following:

•  Aimee - a 22 square meter, one-bedroom abode 

(Scan the QR code or watch the video to see the virtual 360-degree house explorations) 

 

• Angelique - a 35 square meter provision with two bedrooms and one carport 

(Scan the QR code or watch the video to see the virtual 360-degree house explorations) 

• Angeli - a 42 square meter, three-bedroom, and one carport home

(Scan the QR code or watch the video to see the virtual 360-degree house explorations) 

 

There's also a beautiful 3D display of how a typical Lumina Homes community looks like and it gives the viewer a feel of the barangay via a virtual tour. It's like being there without leaving one's living room.

One can also watch online actual videos of finished developments and ongoing projects, via the Lumina Homes' YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/luminahomesofficial and enjoy the exciting playlists for popular Lumina house tours and vlogs.

Once you have decided on your dream home, simply place a reservation via the one-stop home reservation portal - Lumina Homes Online. This site gives the buyers accessible and convenient access to which house and lots are still available on the market and pay for the reservation fee. 

Here's a simple step by step guide:

Step 1: Registration. Whether one is targeting a house and lot in Davao del Norte, Cebu, or Cavite, one can do it all at Lumina Homes Online, with just a few clicks by simply visiting https://onlinereservations.lumina.com.ph, and register.

Step 2: Select a preferred location, choose a house model, and the specific address that you want to avail.

Step 3: Payment of Reservation Fee. Once you have decided on all specifications, next is the payment of the reservation fee. You may pay the reservation fee through debit or credit card, GCash, or over-the-counter.

Step 4: Confirmation of Reservation, through email. Once payment has been received and validated, check the confirmation via the email you sent and see the status of the reservation. All these are done in just a few minutes.

Did you know that you can also "ADD TO CART" your dream home? 

Yes, another exciting way is by Shopee. Lumina is the first-ever housing company to launch an online store on Shopee PH. Shopee lets you select a Lumina house model, and do reservations via e-vouchers or digital vouchers that are equivalent to actual reservation fees. 

An e-voucher corresponds to a specific Lumina house model and one can use it to reserve a specific house model of choice at the preferred Lumina Homes development. Simply visit Lumina Homes Shopee Mall Store at www.shopee.ph/luminahomesofficial and check out the wonderful array of best-selling house models available, with a reservation fee of as low as a discounted rate of P4,500*

We tried to purchase the voucher via Shopee and we were happy to discover that you can even use your Shopee coins for additional discounts. 

And, here comes the most revolutionary way of shopping for your dream home, presenting the Facebook live selling!  Get ready to "Mine" your house and lot of choice this March 13, 20, and 27, 2021, as Lumina Homes goes Live Selling on Facebook.

Truly, such wonderful and easy ways to scout and shop for the home you truly deserved the digital way. 

Ito Ang Araw Mo: Inspiring You to Continue Pursuing Your Dreams

Do you feel that your life was put on hold because of the current situation? 

Were all your plans canceled? Your dreams put on the side? 

Did you feel that you took a step backward in your achieving your goals? 

If you said yes to any of the questions above and you feel uninspired or lost, I don't really blame you. What you feel is valid. After all, nobody expected to experience a pandemic in their lifetime. However, this does not mean that we stop living because of the current situation. There might be no clear end-in-sight but we are not helpless nor hopeless. Instead, it is time to unleash our creativity and resourcefulness to adapt succesfully to the new normal. I remember one of the famous quotes of Tony Robbins "Every problem is a gift. Without problems, we would not grow." 

So, let us take this opportunity to grow. The world is rooting for you and there are a lot of people willing to support you. 

Just like Sun Life Philippines' latest campaign, "Ito ang Araw Mo,  where they aim to rally and inspire Millennials to hit the restart button on their dreams. 

Through this new digital campaign, it will prompt millennials just like you and me to claim a new beginning in their journey towards a brighter future.

The campaign launches on March 8 with a digital video highlighting the unique experiences of today’s generation, such as graduating in a virtual ceremony, exploring gaming as a career, pursuing online entrepreneurship, and starting a new family in extraordinary times. It will be posted on Sun Life’s social media assets, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to ignite the Millennials’ motivation to chase after their personal pursuits. 

The “Ito ang Araw Mo” campaign takes inspiration from the pursuits of the Millennials who are keen on building their career, growing their wealth, and finding self-enrichment amid the pandemic. 

“The times we are in may have pushed Millennials to put their goals on hold, but it also brought out their creativity, resourcefulness, and an undeniable spirit. They are well equipped to fulfill all their dreams, even as they navigate their way in a new environment,” Sun Life Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer Gilbert Simpao said. “It all begins with recognizing the start of this new chapter in their lives, taking control of what they can accomplish today while working on their bigger goals in the future with Sun Life as their partner.” 

To inspire and enable them with specific actionable to-dos, Sun Life will also hold an interactive workshop entitled “Build Bright Habits to Reach Your Goals” on March 20, 10am, featuring international author, speaker, and life coach Dr. Christine Carter and AHA! Behavioral Design Managing Director TJ Agulto. 

These bright habits on self-improvement, relationships, and personal finance will be reinforced through a Facebook community where they can avail of mini mentorship programs, weekly challenges, and exclusive promos in the company of their fellow goal-achievers.

Those ready to craft their financial plans and be experts in handling their money are encouraged to seek the help of a Sun Life advisor, who can help them create a financial roadmap that matches their needs and will put them in a better position to make their plans a reality. “Ito Ang Araw Mo” updates and other relevant information will be posted on Sun Life’s various online platforms for those who wish to take part in the activities and for those looking for added inspiration. 

"There may have been a tremendous shift in our lives, but Millennials have the power to realize their goals and aspirations. It can start today,” Simpao said. “Ito ang araw nila, and it would be Sun Life’s honor to be their partner for life in this journey.”

National Bookstore Warehouse Sale is now available in Lazada and Shopee

The National Bookstore Warehouse Sale was one of the events that I look forward to every year when we were still residing in Metro Manila because of one main reason --- the discounts are crazy and real. I would even allocate one full day to shop and just go through piles and piles of good stuff offered at around 70-90% off. 

They offer not just books but office and school supplies, toys, crafting supplies, stationery, and even computer accessories. So, when we moved to Bacolod, this one of the things that I truly miss.

Photo credit to https://www.facebook.com/nbsalert

Now, the good news is NBS Warehouse Sale is now available in Lazada and Shopee. Yes, you read that right. You can now shop for these sales items online. Please note that this is different from the National Bookstore's Flagship Store. 

Here are the direct links:

NBS Warehouse Sale on Lazada

NBS Warehouse Sale on Shopee

Please take note that items may sell out fast so, you might have to check out really quick. 

Of course, you might want to consider the shipping costs especially if you are planning to purchase books since they're heavy. So far, we find the shipping fee for provincial addresses more reasonable in Shopee (with the shipping vouchers) 

Shop here: NBS Warehouse Sale on Shopee

Shop here: NBS Warehouse Sale on Lazada

We also noticed that items from Lazada and Shopee are different. So, it is still worth browsing both stores. :) 

NBS Warehouse Sale on Lazada

NBS Warehouse Sale on Shopee

Anyway, that's it for now. We'll update this post once we receive our orders and share with you our NBS Warehouse Sale haul. 

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5 Disney-Themed Activities To Do with Family at Home

We know you miss Disneyland as much as we do and this is why we are going to share with you ideas and activities that will blow your blues away.   

The best part? This is free and you can do this in the comforts of your home. So, without further ado, Let's get started! 

1. Be a Castle Architect - Pick up your scissors and design your own castle. Just download this free Disney printable from HK Disneyland. You can pick between a simple castle layout or an advanced castle layout. Grab your castle guide here 

2. Brush up on your Coloring Skills - Disneyland has a lot of free printables of coloring sheets featuring your favorite Disney characters. It includes Disney princesses, Pixar characters from Toy Story and Finding Nemo as well as our classic Disney favorites. Download the free printables here

3. Binge-watch on Disney shows - Disneyland Paris has been organizing watch parties since December last year and you can enjoy watching these magical shows at home. 

Watch the Disney shows here

4. Learn how to cook the Ratatouille - I have always been curious about this famous recipe of Gusteau's so this is the perfect time to learn how to prepare this nostalgic dish that impressed Anton Ego. No other than Michelin-starred French chef Jean Imbert will teach us how. Click here to start the tutorial

5. Discover Wakatoon - Through this activity, you can watch your own paper coloring pages come to life through the app. Enjoy the magic as you create a personalized, two-minute cartoon that will teach children an important lesson about recycling. Yes, it sounds exciting to make our own cartoons and see them come to life.

That's it for now! Comment below on what activity are you interested in or if you have any other Disney-themed ideas. :) 

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