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! 

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Don't miss this GrabCar User Life Hack!

I am such a huge fan/ loyal user of GrabCar. With a lot of promotions, safe and reliable rides, one cannot deny the fact that it is more practical to just use the app than drive your own car (in most cases.) 

If you are not familiar or not sure what I am talking about Grab is Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing platform. It solves critical transportation challenges and makes transport freedom a reality for 620 million people in Southeast Asia. If you are interested, you can download the app for free from Google Play or IOS store. Click here to download the Grab app. 

Now, here's the fun part. As I mentioned, grab has a lot of promotions and you can check the notifications tab in the app these promo codes as well as your phone messages since Grab also sends SMS for updates. For new users, you may use this Grab promo code: GRABFREE (not sure if it's still valid but this code gives you a free ride up to Php 300 off) 

And that's not all, did you know that you can enjoy cashback on every GrabCar ride booked via the ShopBack Mobile App? Yes, you get a Php 5.00 rebate for every GrabCar booked aside from the promotion or discount code that is applied directly to your GrabCar fare. 

Source: www.shopback.ph

So, just like Grab, Shopback is an app that you can download Google Play or IOS store. and you may download it here.

Now, you must remember that in order to get the rebate, you have to open your Shopback app first, click the RIDE button then, you will be routed to the Grab app. Once the Grab app opens, use as usual. Keep in mind to never open the grab app directly since you won't be eligible for the rebate. You may also read the full terms and conditions here.

As a smarter shopper, let us fast track your rebate points and get a bonus of Php 100 if you sign-up to Shopback via this link. Shopback does not only provide rebates for Grab but also to other sites such as Lazada, Hotels.com, Zalora, Althea and a lot more. Your rebates can be paid via Paypal or Bank Deposit. 

Do you have any questions? Feel free to comment below. 

How to disable video autoplay in facebook?

With the constant updates and new features introduced in Facebook, most of us are left with no choice but to simply accept the changes. 

One change that I really did not like was the autoplay feature of the videos, Since I am a scaredy cat, I could not help panic when horror clips play automatically. I hate it more when the spammy adult content videos circulating the network would also play on its own. I could not imagine when kids borrow phones and can see adult content. It's just too risky and scary for parents. 

So, if you are wondering if you can disable the autoplay feature of our facebook video? Well, I am so glad that yes, we can and it actually pretty simple. 

Just follow these steps:

1. From the top right of Facebook, click and select Settings.
2. Click Videos in the left menu (normally below the support inbox link) 
3. Check Autoplay Videos settings and select Off.

Is it easy to display the autoplay feature? If yes, please share this post. 

Do you have any other facebook related questions, feel free to comment it below and we'll try to feature the answers. 

Road Trip: Bacolod to Don Salvador

Summer vacation is almost over! Since classes are starting on June 5, Val and I decided to have a quick getaway this weekend. (If you just met us or just discovered this blog, my husband, Val is a teacher in one of the public schools in Bacolod City.) 

Since we wanted to just have a quick getaway without breaking the bank, we opted to visit Don Salvador Benedicto. They call it the "Baguio" of Negros but we think it's more of the "Tagaytay" of Negros. It has a cooler climate and one can expect to see lots of greenery and pine trees. It is approximately a one-hour ride from Bacolod City. The roads are good and cemented. If you plan to commute, there are a lot Ceres buses that you can take from the terminal.

When going to Don Salvador Benedicto, you will take the Bacolod-Murcia highway (The same one that you would take when you are traveling to Cebu by land which I will share in a separate post.) Your first stop is the lion's statue that welcomes you to the municipality. 

Also, take time to visit the viewing deck as you can see mini rice terraces below.  

Restaurant choices in Don Salvador Benedicto are quite limited. Since we wanted one that has a good view, we had our lunch at the Mountain View Resort Bar and Restaurant. 

Estimated budget is Php 300-500 per head. Though there is nothing really fancy or special about the food at the Mountain View Resort Bar and Restaurant,  it's definitely clean and reasonable. 

Another stop is the Malatan-og falls viewing deck. It is where you can enjoy the cool breeze and wonderful view. If you are lucky, there's also fog that you can enjoy. Malatan-og falls viewing deck is also where we buy locally made banana chips for pasalubong. It is only Php 10 per pack and it is really good. 

There are other resorts in Don Salvador Benedicto such as Balokon Spring Resort which was a bit crowded when we checked as well as Jomax Peak where we never had luck securing a booking. Well, you don't really need a reservation or resort accommodation to enjoy Don Salvador Benedicto. The place on its own is already a treat. We even saw others just parking their car along the road, brought food and enjoyed the surroundings. 

Also, let us share with you one last tip: When heading home, don't forget to drop by the pine trees lining the road with the not so visible I LOVE DSB sign. It is a great place to have your souvenir picture taken. 

How about you? Do you have other quick getaway recommendations in Negros? 

How do you view your facebook birthday video?

I had a blast celebrating my birthday and overwhelmed by the birthday greetings from family, friends, and clients. Though we may say that facebook was primarily responsible for reminding them about your day, still I am very grateful that they took the time and effort to send me a private message or write in my timeline. I even have one client and friend, Sha Nacino who is a well-known inspiration speaker and author, the Founder of the 90 Day Book Writing Challenge who took the time to shoot a video for me. I am so touched. :) 

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sent their gifts. I couldn't be more blessed. Anyway, going back to the original purpose of this post is how to view your facebook birthday video. 

Technically, it is a video from facebook that will show on the top of your timeline the day after your birthday to highlight photos and messages from friends. Though it will automatically show on your timeline, one may realize that after viewing it, you may have no idea how to view it again. 

So, thank you Facebook for the wonderful birthday video. You have indeed become a big part of how people celebrate birthdays over the years.

Top 5 Things to Instantly Glam Up Your Look

Since it's my birth month, Val had been surprising me with my favorite things including a dinner date last week. Since we were a bit in hurry and it was totally unplanned, I just had to quickly prepare myself before we go out thus, I am thankful for these tricks that can instantly glam up one's look. 

After all, whatever the occasion is, one must not forget to prepare oneself because every woman deserves to be beautiful. 

Here are the top 5 tips to instantly glam up your look:

1. Add sparkle by wearing some jewelry

Whether you choose to wear, earrings, bracelets or necklaces, adding these little accents to your outfit can instantly glam up your look. Though my personal favorite is a pair of pearl earrings that can definitely brighten my face. 

2. Tie a scarf to your bag. 

Use some old scarves to give your bag a makeover. Just simply tie it around the handle. Voila! You get a new-looking handbag.  

3. Wear a belt

A perfect way to accentuate your waistline in an outfit is by wearing a stylish belt. Just play around with the different sizes and color that would perfectly match your outfit. 

4. Slip on a pair of heels.

The right footwear in an ordinary outfit can make a huge difference. Avoid wearing flats or slippers. A little height may be a little bit uncomfortable but glamming up for a few hours in a special event is definitely worth it. 

5. Use false eyelashes.

Whether you put on light or heavy make-up, having beautiful, long eyelashes can definitely give you a boost of confidence and making your eyes look brighter. 

Source: https://www.eylure.com/

How about you? Do you have other tips to instantly glam up? Just share it in the comments section below. 

The Future is Awesome: Samsung Happy Home

The Back to the Future Movie Day was celebrated in the US last October 21, 2015. Who would have known that the 1989 movie will give us a glimpse of what our future will look like? Flying cars and floating highways maybe far from reality but I’m sure these pictures will refresh your memory.

                                           

Up-close visual experience using VR glasses 

Crisp Sound and Visual Effects

Extra Large TV Screens

Put them all together, just like what Doc said, "Great Scott! Here is the Samsung SUHD." VR glasses may have its limitations, but the visual up-close experience, crisp audio, and size of the screen will definitely bring the house down. Samsung Ultra High Definition is a new range of 4K Ultra HD TVs. SUHD raised the bar of home entertainment solutions using nanocrystal technology to make the body of the TV lighter and thin, but yet powerful enough to produce 64 times more color expression than a regular TV.

SUHD TV will bring your viewing experience to a whole new level. It also has a stylish curve sound bar equipped with multi-channel speakers and side speakers that enhance the surround sound for a heart pounding and eye popping TV experience. To top it all, Samsung Wireless Audio 360 produces balanced sound in all directions that you can maximize through its built-in WI-FI technology. I’m telling you seeing this bad boy first hand in action was a blast. 

Yeah! That’s me, on a pink shirt, guilty as charged

Aside from home entertainment system, Samsung also expands their artillery in making the perfect happy home by upgrading the lifestyle of Filipinos. Close to the idea of a retractable voice activated fruit basket from Back to the Future 2 movie. Samsung revolutionized the “fridge within the fridge” design, providing plenty of room in their Food Showcase Refrigerators.

Cooking became more exciting because of Samsung's Smart Oven. Do you still remember how Marty’s mom hydrated the pizza in the movie? That’s nothing compared to what Samsung Smart Oven can do. It is truly an all in one cooking solution with a health conscious system that allows the oil free frying and grill thanks to its Slim Fry Technology.

Another thing that Samsung wanted to address is the cooling system inside our homes. Living in a tropical country, high temperature and humidity affect the comforts of our homes. Once again, Samsung has one more trick up their sleeves to aid this need. Using the latest technology, Samsung created AR7000, an air conditioner that features a triangular design enabling quicker, further, and wide cooling. It also features the “Virus Doctor” that filters and keeps the air clean.  And the best part, it has a WI-FI function that will allow you to control it anytime, anywhere.

From the living room, into the kitchen, out to the backyard, Samsung is still on top of its game in dealing with your dirty laundry. Understanding the pain that you go through every time you sit or squat just to do your laundry, they have created the Samsung Activdualwash, which fused ergonomic design with the state of the art technology. It has a dedicated built-in sink, washboard and water jet built right into the washer making your laundry experience less tedious.

Generally, having all of these is part of one's dream home enabling families to comfortably lounge around the house and enjoy life's simple pleasures such as watching TV, munching on comfort food and making chores easier. A perfect showcase that families can enjoy conveniences and possibilities that are made by Samsung. This is something that we can all look forward to. 

So, don’t miss the chance of seeing up close these great innovations perfect for your #happyhome at the Samsung Happy Home Roadshow at Ayala The North District Point Bacolod until October 25. Just like what Dr. Brown said, the future has finally arrived.  

You may visit also the Samsung Philippines’ fan page or follow them on twitter @samsungph for more information. Full details and product images are available at www.samsung.com.ph

Novuhair Summer Hair Care Tips

I confess that summer is not my favorite season. No matter how much I love going to the beach, I don't enjoy being under the heat of the sun. Whenever we visit, I would rather enjoy the salty smell of the sea breeze under a beach hut and try avoiding the summer sun as much as I could. 

After all, spending extended hours under the extreme summer sun can pose serious dangers to our hair and scalp. It is the same UV rays that bring damage to our skin without proper protection can equally hurt your hair and scalp.

Below are some of the problems your hair can encounter during the season:

• Split-Ends - UV rays and extremely high temperature can take their toll on your strands. The heat drains the moisture of your hair out causing breakage.
• Double Trouble – Rebonded or permed hair needs extra attention as high temperature well as humidity disrupts the cuticle breaking some of the chemical bonds that keep the hair straight or curls and roughing up the cuticle, taking away shine and smoothness.
• Scalp problem – Scalp may also get sun-burned if you don’t use cover-ups for your head.
• Grease problem – Summer sun and humidity can bring extra grease on your hair, leaving it vulnerable to damage.
• Chlorine Stress – Swimming in the pool subjects your hair to chlorine. The outer layers of the cuticle of the hair opens up when you swim and chlorinated water seeps into the center of the hair thus making your hair more brittle.
• Excessive Salt Water – Salt water can cause the same damage as chlorinated ones. Salt water dries on the hair it creates a high-saline solution which can build up and cause hair to feel dry, weighed down and hard to manage.

However for instances that we really can't avoid going out or for others who really loves the sun, salt and the sea, we don't need to worry because all these problems can be addressed by these simple hair care tips.

1. Keeping your hair clean and showered after each activity. 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/NovuhairOfficial

2. Take vitamin supplements or healthy food that are rich in Vitamin C and Biotin that benefit your hair.

3. Getting your hair pampered will also give respite to the sun and chemical abuse.

4. Use Novuhair - Nature’s answer to hair loss is composed of 19 Natural ingredients with some of the known medicinal plants such as Ginger, Pennywort and Ginseng blended with natural essences of rosemary and peppermint. 

Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp which is very important after subjecting your hair from all your summer activities.  Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching. #NovuhairSummer. Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo, and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. 

For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, follow it on Twitter and on Instagram. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada. 

How to Manage Long Hair During Summer

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.

Having long hair during summer may not be the best idea. With the heat, sun, and humidity, one may just simply resort to immediately cut his or her hair short. However, for someone like me who does not want to really have short hair, these tips have been helpful on how to manage long hair this summer time. 

Please note that some tips are also applicable even if you have short hair. 

1. Avoid blow drying. 

Since hair is all stressed due to the summer heat. We should try as much as we could to reduce its exposure to heat and thus, avoiding blow drying unless it is completely necessary. Summertime is the best time to simply air-dry your hair and go for the natural look. 

2. Get as much protection. 

Yes, you read that right. We need to protect our hair by covering it using a hat or scarf which would also help you retain moisture for your hair. There are also some shampoos available in the market that offers UV protection or simply put a little sunscreen lotion. 

3. Use wide tooth comb instead of a regular brush. 

Using a wide tooth comb is less harsh when you're untangling hair locks. Thereby, significantly reduces the stress we put on our crown of glory. 

4. Put hair up in loose and comfortable styles using ponytails. 

Ponytail does a good job in keeping your hair under control while minimizing its exposure to the sun. Drawstring ponytail is my personal favorite because it makes styling so easy. 

Source: http://www.divatress.com

You can order online via Divatress which is a leading beauty company that offers a wide selection of hair care products, accessories, and wigs. And yes! international orders are accepted. :) 

How about you? Can you share your personal summer hair care tips?