SM Welcomes the Year of the Dog with a "Bow-Wow"

Welcome the 2018, the Year of the Earth Dog with these lovelies from the SM Accessories Kids and Toy Kingdom!

Just looking at those adorable button eyes, makes me want to buy one for myself...

Like children born in the Year of the Dog, these plush toys are cheerful, obliging, and a good sport. The Dog, after all, is said to be the most likeable sign in the Chinese Zodiac.

And kids born in the Year of the Dog are said to be honest, intelligent, egalitarian, and super-loyal.  These children are playful, friendly, and outgoing, appreciated by peers and adults alike for their warmth, candidness, and sense of humor.  A dog is a very good and supportive friend to have indeed. When the chips are down, the Dog will always be at your side.

Check out these little Pomeranian dog plushies dressed in birthday, sailor and baseball costumes.

Cutie Beagles begging for a pat.

Paw Patrol fans are sure to go gaga, over these Paw Patrol inspired plushies.

These plushies are sure to make such perfect playmates!

Bring home hugs, joy and charm with these adorable little dogs - available at the SM Accessories Kids department of The SM Store and Toy Kingdom.

DIVIMART ~ Divisoria Prices in a Mall Setting

Welcome to DIVIMART!

This place is a real haven for budget shoppers, who doesn't have the heart to brave the terrible Manila traffic to shop in Divisoria. This is the place to shop, if you want to stretch your hard earned Pesos.

This mall seems to have everything at very low prices.

Groceries, school supplies, cosmetics and accessories, account for most of the First floor.

Cutie fashion accessories ~ perfect for your little divas (I am sure my niece's eyes will popped-out with the sight of all these pretty bows and hairclips) ~ priced at P40 and up.

Wallets and pouches made of canvas  ~ P80 and up per set.

Pretty character backpacks ~ starting at P240. 

Character loot bag set, nice for your child's next party ~ priced at P40 and up.

Or DIY with these goodie bags/drawstrings, priced at P20 and up.

These school supplies make good loot bag fillers.

These metallic balloons will complete your birthday party at P19 and up. 

School supplies ~

Housewares, appliances, toys and apparel is seen at the Second floor.

Food trays are priced at P120 and up a piece.  

Tents at only P900. 

Apparel section is only about 1/5th of the upstair's floor, but enough to choose from.

If you are shopping with kids, stay away from the toys' section.

I spent about 2-3 hours roving about and checking out all the merchandise.   They have so much stuff, packed inside DiviMart.   I was literally all over the place, but I didn't felt tired one bit.  I think it helped that the place was air-conditioned.

The only downside is the limited parking space.  Parking could be a problem if you are arriving late.

My favorite buys for the day:

 Pokémon Cap ~ P75each

Silicon ice tray ~ P45

Toothpick ~ P20

DiviMart is located behind the New Taytay Public Market; And is just a short walk from the Taytay Tiangge Market.

For more information on Taytay DiviMart please check their facebook page: Taytay DiviMart.

What to give a man, who has everything?

With Valentines Day fast approaching (yes it is just around the corner), I have been rocking (literally) the internet for the perfect gift to my ex-boyfriend (now my husband). 

What do I get someone who has it all? Yes more internet rocking!!! 
 
Good thing the internet has answers to everything.  Type: "What to get a good looking and super bait husband for Valentines?"   

The top of the list answer is "know your recipient's wants and interests".  Now that is easy. My husband loves food, sports, playing with our boys and sprucing himself cool.

1. Eating out is easy, but it can be extra special by dressing up and looking pretty for the occasion. There are bargain dining deals on-line.  I normally purchase via Cash Cash Pinoy, Deal Grocer or Metrodeal. They offer 50-60% off regular rates.

2. Special board games would be nice too.  Check out this on-line game store "Game Library" selling novelty board games. My boys will surely spend hours playing these games.

Sample Boardgames from Game Library

3. Basket ball tickets via Ticket Net.  My husband loves basketball and would love to have me watch his favorite game.  I would be of course be perfect if you can get him tickets to cheer his favorite basket ball team.

 4. For cool clothing finds, I always go to either Zalora or Lazada.  These are personally tried and tested on-line shopping sites. Zalora has numerous selections of fine shirts/polo brands, my husband will definitely love.  Check out these wonderful finds:  Crimson shirt to match with your favorite bottoms.

 

Crimson (Long Sleeves Polo with pocket)

Crimson (Checkered Long Sleeves)

 

 
I am just so happy with on-line shopping ~ real easy and hassle free.  However, no matter how fun shopping on-line may be, remember to stay safe on-line. 

For safety tips internet shopping, visit my previous post on on-line shopping ON-LINE SHOPPING ANYONE?

BDJ - Bioderma: Laboratoire Dermatologique (June 2015)

I have been saying time and time again, how I hate sampler sized products in beauty boxes.  Why bother with products are too small to test, to say if they work or not.

June's BDJ is light weight ~  that I was no longer surprised to see how small the contents were. 

I understand that Bioderma is an expensive product, but packing  samplers for subscribers is so disappointing.

Will not say anything more, just check out these pictures to see for yourself.

The box' lone saving grace is this The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain (P795).  I was glad it was there. I took it, placed in my make-up kit and tossed the rest.

Interested in a BDJ Box? 

Check out the BDJ Box website for subscription information: BDJ BOX

Shopping at Manila's First LEGO Store (My KIDDOS Heaven)

Where do you take two (2) lego fanatic boys, who keeps on saying "they have nothing to do"

~ GO to a LEGO STORE silly! 

I have read about the recently opened, first LEGO certified Store in the country, and can just imagined the thrill it would give my LEGO fan boys to have an unplanned (unannounced) trip to a Lego Store ~ Oh PRICELESS!

The first Lego Certified Store is located at Park Triangle, 11th Avenue cor Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Park Triangle is a fairly new commercial complex building and is the same complex to house Kidzania Manila.

Look who welcomed us!

My son was so happy to see a life size Emmet, guarding the Lego Certified Store front. 

My kiddo loves Emmet, so I had to explain for a number of times that this one is not for sale :D

Other Lego Characters with Emmet are from Lego Chima ~ Laval and Cragger. 

So Cool and selfie worthy :P

This Lego Certified Store is quite small and carries limited Lego merchandise arranged by toys age appropriateness. 

Like all other Lego stores around the world, however, Lego Store Manila sells bricks by 100 grams in their Pick A Brick (PAB) area. 

And the Build A Mini (BAM), where kids and kids at heart can customize their own mini figures (headwear, head, torso, legs, including tools and accessories).

Boy and big boys will have fun, checking out these awesome toys and displays.

Happy threesome~ we will be back!

  

Are you a Lego fan?  You may also want to check our family trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia. Follow these links:

Legoland Hotel ~ Lego fanatics Dream Hotel!
Legoland Malaysia (A Dream come true for Lego Fans)
Legoland Water Park

  

BDJ - Kiss Dry Goodbye (May 2015)

 

I love this month's BDJ Box, and what is not to love? 

 

Like the previous months' beauty boxes, BDJ May box is full and heavy packed with products to keep me beautiful.

 

 

 

The box contains body nourishing products, such as: 

 

 

 

1. Garnier Skin Naturals Light Complete Whitespeed Multi-Action Whitening Serum Cream with SPF19/PA+++ (that was a mouthful), 50ml costs ~ P265

 

 

2. Garnier Skin Naturals Light Complete Whitespeed Multi-Action Brightening Scrub, 50ml costs ~ P84

 

 

 

Garnier promises fairer skin with consistent use.  My mom loves whitening products, so she got these loots to go :P. 

 

 

 

3. Colgate Optic White Plus Shine, 100g costs ~ P115 (the box contains 2 packs)

 

We use Colgate at home, I have seen this product line during grocery shopping and have been wanting to try it.  I am happy I got them as part of my box.

 

The Colgate Optic White, whitens teeth by exfoliating teeth stains.

 

4. Aloe Derma Pure Aloe Vera Gel, 45g costs ~ P280

 

This is a multi-purpose gel, that helps protect your skin from dryness and irritation. It promises effective skin repair caused by sun damage such as sunburns.  I can't wait to try this out.

 

 

5. Nivea 3in1 Exfoliating Wipes, 20sheets costs ~ P140.

 

It is an on the go facial exfoliating wipes.  I have been using this product for sometime now and I can attest, how well it works in cleaning my face.  My mom, had her eyes set on this loot though and It was hard to say no.

 

 

5. Assorted Dermal Mask (3 sets) costs ~ P70 each.

 

Another product that is part my beauty regiment are dermal masks.  The Dermal Mask contains nutritional active ingredients to nourish skin and give it the perfect glow you want.

 

6. Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion, 85g costs ~ P675

 

 

I got two (2) mini tubes of Ultra Hydrating Lotion ~ for use head to toe use.  This product is very promising, but sad to say the mini tubes, will obviously not go far.

 

 

7. FS Powder Blush, 6.2g costs ~ P350.

 

I have tested Fanny Serrano (FS) cosmetics before and they are comparable to imported brands. It contains Vitamin E for added hydration.

 

 

The box also contains the following sampler sachet:

 

Cure Natural Aqua Gel, 250ml costs ~ P1500.  This gel gently exfoliates and clean skins' dead cells.

 

 

Pure Savon Rose Blend Scent & Classic Floral White/Lily Scent, 300ml costs ~P545. This body wash promises smoother skin. 

 

 

Himawari Dear Beaute' Oil in Shampoo and Conditioner, 500ml costs ~ P695. This shampoo and conditioner brand contains oil to bring back moisture into your hair.

 

 

This month's box estimated cost is P1400+ is so worth my P580 subscription.  Boxes starting August 2015, are priced higher at P1480, but promises double the price paid for. 

 

Interested in a BDJ Box? 

 

Check out the BDJ Box website for subscription information: BDJ BOX