Personal Shopper service now available in Lopues East

UPDATE as of 04/15/20 - Lopues East can arrange delivery for you via Grab and Juan Rider. You just need to pay extra for the delivery fee. Just send them a PM via the link provided below and they can assist you. 

In line with the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Lopue's Araneta & East Centre is now providing a grocery Personal Shopper service for their Lopues East branch. 

Customers can send their grocery list through FB messenger via this link and someone will shop, coordinate, and pack everything. Orders will then be ready for pick up at a designated time. 

According to Lopues East, Customers can now have something like "LIKE A DRIVE THRU GROCERY." Thus, allowing them to ORDER ONLINE then PARK AND PAY without leaving their vehicle.

Due to limited capabilities, there is no online payment at the moment or online shop where you can check item availability. Grocery requests will be handled by customer representatives one by one. 

Thus, here are some tips when ordering online for groceries: 

1. Prepare a grocery list before calling or messaging them. 

2. Be specific with your order. Kindly mention the preferred brand, size, and variant. 

3. In case the item is unavailable, be prepared with alternatives. 

4. When paying, prepare the exact amount for your purchase. It is advisable that no more change is necessary. 

5. If you have spare cash, don't forget to give tip to these front-liners who continuously work to serve our needs. :)  

You may also consider other payment options such as: 

 - Credit or Debit Card
 - BPI Bank Transfers via the app (QR Code also available)
 - Other banks or GCASH using Instapay option

Ready to shop? Just message them here: http://m.me/akoneastshopper

UPDATE as of 04/15/20 - Lopues East can arrange delivery for you via Grab and Juan Rider. You just need to pay extra for the delivery fee. Just send them a PM via the link provided below and they can assist you. 

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Mayor Isko Goes Green + Giveaway

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up.  As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory.  Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.”

Yorme recently signed Ordinance 8607 declaring the permanence of Arroceros Forest Park dubbed as the “Last lung of the City”, home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. The new ordinance forbids the cutting of trees and dumping of waste within the park. Part of his plan is to allocate P1 million solely for its preservation and maintenance away from urbanization and all these efforts stem from his greater plan to make Manila a “Green City”.

  

Yorme firmly believes in the power of nature. It’s no secret that he advocates using natural products. No wonder, early this year Yorme became the newest brand ambassador of NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss. Watch the full video at 

Want to try NOVUHAIR?

NOVUHAIR UNBOXING EXPERIENCE PROMO

In line with Novuhair's 10^th Anniversary celebration, here’s the chance to win a NOVUHAIR VIP Gift Box! Find out what’s inside the box. 10 VIP winners will be randomly chosen via electronic raffle per week for 1 month. NO PURCHASE REQUIRED!

Join here: https://web.facebook.com/NovuhairOfficial/videos/300441577602930/

How to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs?

The summer heat is definitely here. Everybody is just posting and shouting out in their social media accounts how hot it is nowadays. 

According to PAGASA, the heat index registered at 39 degrees last March 8 and 9. In this case, we are advised to be careful as extreme heat can affect not just us but our dogs and other pets as well. 

Based on studies, more than 100 deaths of dogs is reported every year due to heatstroke. This condition happens when our dogs are unable to regulate their body temperature. Early signs include inability or unwillingness to move around. Other signs of heatstroke in dogs include drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse.

We may not be able to control the temperature however, we can still do something to prevent heatstroke from happening to us and our dogs. Here are reminders to all pet owners: 

1. Always make sure your pets have available clean drinking water to avoid dehydration. 

2. Make sure they are not directly under the sun. 

3. If you leave them inside the room alone with no cooling device (e.g. fan, aircon) make sure that you leave a wet towel where they can lie down on. You can also leave the windows open if that's possible. 

4. Give more frequent baths. 

5. Keep in mind our pets are highly prone to heatstroke.

We must all remember that if we find it hot, so do our pets. Let us all be responsible pet owners, share the word and let's go for zero casualty due to heatstroke this summer. 

Get your own Penguin Plushy from Crash Landing on You

Do you remember the cute little penguin that Pyo Chi Su was holding during Seri's surprise birthday celebration? 

The good news is --- you can get your own penguin plushy from Crash Landing On You.

The Penguin Stuffed Toy with Hoodie is available at LATT LIV. If you are not familiar with it,  LATT LIV is a Scandinavian Inspired Lifestyle Brand that shares the concept of  ‘Life into Art and Art into Life’, which embodies both modernity and human touch. 

They sell various innovative user-friendly and eye-catching products designed by more than 160 Scandinavian designers available in different LÄTT LIV stores worldwide including the Philippines.

They have several stores in Metro Manila and thus, it is now possible for you to have your own penguin plushy. You may also order it online for only Php 439* from LATT LIV's official stores via these links:

Lazada: https://invol.co/clllgx 

Shopee: https://invol.co/clllh0

As of posting, these are currently sold out since we know we're not the only ones who went gaga over #TeamRiri but according to their Facebook page, they'll be restocking soon so, follow us on Facebook and we will update you once they're available again. You want to check their physical stores too if they still have stocks left. 

If you can't wait to grab one, they have a similar penguin without the hoodie available for Php 359 only. You may order it via this link: https://invol.co/clllh6 

*Prices may change without prior notice. 

Anyway, if you are like us and still haven't moved on from Crash Landing On You, here are some tips on how you can fill the void. In the meantime, just let our hearts flutter. :)  

4 Ways to Fill the Void from Crash Landing On You

We're not really Kdrama fans but after watching Crash Landing On You, we can definitely say that we have crossed the other side.

If you're not sure what we're talking about, Crash Landing on You is a South Korean television series directed by Lee Jeong-hyo and featuring Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, and Seo Ji-hye. It is about a South Korean woman who accidentally crash-lands in North Korea. It aired on tvN in South Korea and on Netflix. 

Anyway, it has been days since we finished watching the final episode but we still can't get over thinking about Captain Ri. 

So, if you are feeling a bit empty and you are missing Team #Riri, here are 4 ways that can help you "move on."

1. Listen to Ri Jeong Hyeok's song for his brother. You can play this while working or before sleeping and you can dream about Captain Ri. It's a one-hour continuous loop so you don't need to worry about hitting the playback button again. 

2. Check out these GIFs that you can send to your family and friends. There are a lot of GIFs available online and here are some of our favorites: 

3. Get a glimpse of the Behind the Scenes of Crash Landing on You. You'd be able to appreciate the show more after watching these exclusive behind the scenes. Let us share with you some that you shouldn't miss. 

4. Don't miss Hyun Bin's other TV series on Netflix and here's what you can add to your watchlist:

• Memories of the Alhambra - While searching for the cryptic creator of an innovative augmented reality game, Yoo Jin Woo an investment firm executive played by Hyun bin meets a woman who runs a hostel in Spain.

• Hyde, Jekyll, Me - This is about chaebol executive with a split personality spars with a circus leader determined to save her troupe, which he's trying to eject from his theme park. 

• Secret Garden - A wealthy man and a poor stunt girl fall in love. But things get complicated when their souls become inexplicably swapped and dark secrets surface. This is where Hyun Bin won the Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special and the Netizen Popularity Award at the SBS Drama Awards in 2010. 

Anyway, do you have any other ideas or suggestions on how we can move on? Or better yet can we not move on and just watch the series again? 

Share your thoughts and feel free to comment below. :) 

Make Your Dream of Becoming a Book Author Come True

Are you an aspiring author?  

Have you always dreamed of writing your own book? 

Do you believe that you have a story to share? 

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Books are my best friends. When I was a little girl, my favorite past time was reading. I remember spending a lot of time reading the book, Heidi by Johanna Spyri. It was my first storybook given to me by mom and it was my favorite. 

When I grew older, I enjoyed Harry Potter and Twilight. While reading, I feel like that I am totally in another world and it was a great way to escape the pressures of my teenage years. 

When life got more serious and I have problems, I still read books especially when I feel so down and sad. I was able to get through my first heartbreak by reading a lot. Some books that made a huge impact on me were, Purpose Driven Life, Rich Dad and Poor Dad, The Art of Emotions (which I got from St. Paul's and I don't remember the author) and surprisingly, The Confessions of a Shopaholic. 

There has always been a perfect book for every stage of my life. Whether it is to teach a lesson, help me understand what's happening, to give hope and inspiration or even to simply entertain. I found comfort and happiness by reading. Books are indeed gifts to us by the authors. 

And this is also what I also want to do -- SHARE THIS GIFT. This is reason why I have always wanted to write my own book. 

And the good news? My first book will be available this year. I am co-authoring a book for moms along with Asia's Book Writing Coach, Sha Nacino and 40+ individuals from different walks of life and location. There's no title yet but will keep you posted. :) 

It feels so surreal but this dream of writing of my own is slowly taking shape and that I am grateful. Just like what José Martí said, a man should ought to "Have a child, plant a tree or write a book" before he dies. :) 

Anyway, if you are also dreaming of writing your own book, then I'd like to encourage you to pursue that dream. It may seem huge and a bit overwhelming but with the right guidance and support, you can definitely make that dream come true. 

To get you started, I'd like to invite you to join the WRITE A BOOK ONLINE SUMMIT on February 28-29, 2020. It's FREE and since it's online then you can join from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. 

The summit will feature 30 authors from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Canada to share their insights on book writing and publishing as well as inspiration and tips to aspiring authors. 

Some of the topics during the summit will include:

• Why You Need to Write a Book
• How to Get a Contract with A Big International Publisher
• How to Be an Award-Winning Global Author
• The Difference Your Book Can Make
• Turning Your Pain Into Power Through Writing
• How To Make Your Book An Amazon Bestseller 

Anyway if you are interested, sign-up here for FREE via this link:

http://bit.ly/FREEPass_WriteABookSummit 

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. :) 

Gas up for Php 20/L at Phoenix Petroleum on February 20

To celebrate their recent achievement of being hailed as the Marketing Company of the Year at 40th Agora Awards, Phoenix Petroleum will be offering their fuel products at Php 20 per liter on February 20,2020 from 10am to 12nn at participating Phoenix stations only.

List of participating Phoenix stations include: 

Luzon 

• Phoenix C3 Road - 5th Avenue, A. Del Mundo St. Caloocan City (near 5th Ave. LRT 1 station)
• Phoenix Marcos Highway - 17 Marikina-Infanta Highway, Antipolo City (near APT Studios of Eat Bulaga)
• Phoenix Bahay Toro – Brgy. Bahay Toro, Mindanao Ave., Quezon City (near Lido Restaurant)
• Phoenix Dahlia – Daisy St. cor. Dahlia Ave., West Fairview, Quezon City (near Falcon School)
• Phoenix San Pablo 2 - Purok 6, Brgy. San Rafael, San Pablo City (near Blue Park Hotel)
• Phoenix Sucat Skyway - Dr. A. Santos Avenue, San Antonio, Parañaque City (across Loyola Memorial Park Parañaque)
• Phoenix Lalaan - Gen. Aguinaldo Highway,Brgy. Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite (near Toyota Silang)
• Phoenix Malvar - Luta Norte, Malvar, Batangas City (near Evergreen Subdivision & Luta Sur Elementary School)

Visayas

• Phoenix SRP Talisay - South Road Property, Cansojong, Talisay, Cebu (near Ashiya Japan Surplus Trading Corp.)

Mindanao

• Phoenix Lanang - Corner N. Arroyo St., Lanang, J.P. Laurel Ave, Agdao, Davao City (near Go Hotels)

IMPORTANT: Make sure you have a Phoenix PULSE Technology sticker to avail of the promo! In case you don't have one, they will be giving free stickers at the participating stations according to their FB page. 

Other Terms and Conditions: 

1. Promo is valid for cash, gift certificates, and credit transactions.

2. P.O., bulk, bus, truck, heavy equipment and fleet transactions are not included. Likewise, drums, and/or liquid containers are excluded from the promo. Valid for in-tank refills only.

3. Discount is non-transferrable to cash or credit.

4. The promo discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions including but not limited to Senior Citizen discounts, Diplomat discounts, PWD discounts.

What is Google Digital Garage?

Google Digital Garage is a special Grow with Google Programme that allows individuals to upgrade their digital skills. It features the most in-demand skills that can help you grow your business, start your online career or just discover something new. 

It features 40+ different courses under digital marketing, data and tech, career development categories from different providers such as the Deakin University, Darken School of Business, University of Virginia, University of Auckland, University of Helsinki and online course providers such as Coursera, Skillshop, OpenClassrooms, etc. 

The best part? It's FREE. All you need is just your google account. 

Popular courses in the platform include:  

• Digital Tools for Everyday Tasks (7 hours) 
• Search Engine Optimization Fundamentals (13 hours) 
• Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals (11 hours) 
• Technical Support Fundamentals (19 hours) 
• Fundamentals of Graphic Design (14 hours) 
• Business Writing (13 hours) 

Right now, I am taking the Fundamental Graphic Designs course by the California Institute of the Arts and it covers image-making, typography, composition, working with colors and shapes. I find the course really useful since I can apply the learnings when creating posters for my social media campaigns. 

I also love that the courses include video and transcripts which gives me the flexibility to watch or just read if I don't have earphones with me. 

In case you are busy and do not have the time to commit for a full course, there are also short courses that run for about an hour or so. Some of my favorites include: 

• Understand the basics of code (1 hour) 
• Understand the basics of machine learning (1 hour) 
• How to increase productivity (1 hour)
• Business Communication (1 hour) 
• Public Speaking (1 hour) 

If you are starting a career as an online worker or freelancer, Google Digital Garage also have certification programs that you can add to your list of credentials

• G Suite Certification
• Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

I highly recommend this free platform because these online courses do not only help you learn something new but it is actually a great way to review what you currently know. As seasoned freelancers, it helps us become more confident with our current skills and it give us an assurance that our knowledge is up to date.  

They also offer a Build a Sales Strategy for your Freelance Business course which will teach you the sales methods that you need in seeking new clients and signing proposals. This covers creation of business proposals, marketing action, prospection files to closing contracts. 

Anyway, if you are interested, just go to https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/. Feel free to share your experience in the comment section below. Happy learning! :) 

7 Practical Gifts for Him Without Breaking the Bank

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and it is traditional for lovers to exchange gifts. Though chocolates, cards, and flowers are the most popular gifts for women, choosing gifts for men is just a whole new story. 

I am not sure if I am the only one who feels this way but I really find it really challenging to choose the perfect gift for boys or men in general. So for these Valentine's Day, I researched and found 7 Gift Ideas for Him that are practical, useful and budget-friendly. 

Gifts under Php 300

• Disney Mickey Mouse Boys Teens True Original Tee in Yellow 
• World Balance Disney Star Wars Cap
• Oxygen Grit x 11:55 Giftset for Men

Gifts Php 500 and below

• Hosh Memory Foam Pillow Bamboo Fabric 50 x 30cm
• Calvin Klein Socks Gift Set

Gifts Php 1,000 and below

• Adidas Own The Run Shorts
• Arrow Pebbled Wallet

Gifts under Php 300

1. Disney Mickey Mouse Boys Teens True Original Tee in Yellow 

Celebrate this special day with everyone's childhood, Mickey Mouse. This statement shirt will surely let him know how true and original your love is for him. 

Product Description

• Made of cotton
• Embroidered Design
• Regular Fit 

Check price on Shopee > 

2. World Balance Disney Star Wars Cap

This limited edition Star Wars baseball cap will surely delight a true star wars fan and we're pretty sure that he'll love this since the force is strong with this cap. 

Product Description

• Size: 59 cm
• Available in different colors: Red, White, and Black

Check price on Shopee > 

3. Oxygen Grit x 11:55 Giftset for Men

A set perfectly made for the confident man. Feel refreshed all day with the citrus aromatic and woody notes of 11:55 Infinite Body Spray and walk the urban streets with confidence with the Grit True Punk Hair Wax. A water-based hair wax with a low shine finish and stronghold.

Product Description

• Includes Grit hair wax and 11:55 infinite body spray

Check price on Zalora > 

Gifts Php 500 and below

4. Hosh Memory Foam Pillow Bamboo Fabric 50 x 30cm

Nothing beats a restful sleep. Kiss him goodnight with this Hosh Memory Foam Pillow. 

Product Description

• Made of memory foam and bamboo fabric
• Hypoallergenic
• Ergonomic

Check price on Shopee > 

5. Calvin Klein Socks Gift Set

Walk with him in style and comfort. These Calvin Klein Socks are made of cotton for ultimate comfort plus comes with a reinforced heel and toe design. 

Product Details:

• 3 pairs of socks with logo 
• Ribbed cuffs
• Crew Length

Check price on Zalora > 

Gifts Php 1,000 and below

6. Adidas Own The Run Shorts

This Adidas Own the Run Shorts is one of the favorite choices. This gift is perfect for those who have an active lifestyle. Best for running. 

Product Details: 

• Made of quality and high-performance materials.

** Extra 25% off + Free Shipping on your first order. Use code: SEALDEAL No min. spend. P1000 Max. discount.

Check price on Zalora > 

7. Arrow Pebbled Wallet

This pebble textured leather billfold wallet is a must-have. It is made of pure cow leather which makes it durable for everyday use. 

Product Details: 

• Comes with 2 bill slots and 4 card slots
• Dimensions: L11.5cm x H9cm x W2cm

Check price on Zalora > 

How to Earn instead of Spend in Online Shopping?

Do you love online shopping?

Are you fond of scrolling online marketplaces like Lazada or Shopee during your free time?

Do you want to learn a secret on how you can earn money from your "favorite" hobby?

Let me share with you why I love affiliate marketing. During my free time, I love to check online marketplaces. In fact, I have Lazada, Shopee, Zilingo, Zalora apps installed on my phone.

Honestly, if you won't be mindful you'd be surprised that you have ordered a lot already. (Thanks to Cash on Delivery.) However, despite the temptation, you can't stop shopping online because of the great deals that you can find plus the convenience of having it shipped at home.

Can you imagine getting a new pair of socks, clothes or accessories below Php 10 or sometimes free? Toiletries, cleaning products, milk, diapers at 50% off or more? 32 inch TV for Php 500? YES, it exists. :)

Anyway, I am not encouraging you to shop more. Instead, I'd like to share with you that if you are able to find really good products and good deals online then you can share those and get a commission for every sale using a unique affiliate link.

As an affiliate, it will allow you to use a platform to promote advertisers/ brands and earn commissions for every sale.

This is not limited to bloggers but instead, anyone who has a social media account (FB, IG) can join. You just need to share these deals with your friends, FB groups, etc.

If you are interested to become an affiliate for different brands like Lazada, Zalora, Klook, Metrodeal and many more, you may sign-up via this link: https://invol.co/clktg8

Got any questions? Feel free to comment below.

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UPDATE as of 04/28/20:  I signed up with Involve Asia last February and now, I was able to withdraw my February earnings via Paypal. So, I can say that they're legit. :) 

Once again, if you are interested to become an affiliate for different brands like Lazada, Zalora, Klook, Metrodeal and many more, you may sign-up via this link: https://invol.co/clktg8