Pandora’s Winter Collection 2013

As mentioned on my post few months ago, Pandora landed on my top three birthday wish list. I'm still holding on to owning a charm bracelet in the future and what made it more exciting is to find out the winter collection they have in time for Christmas bonus! So to my generous gentlemen readers, do drop by at any Pandora stores and consider their jewellery as a surprise gift for your one and only. :-)

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Christmas is the time for the things shiny – whether it’s the soft glisten of ornaments on the tree or the sparkle in children’s eyes when they see their first presents – there’s no denying the happiness these shining moments bring. And what better way is there to honor these moments other than to create a memory that will last for years to come?

How To Help Yolanda Victims

I know how Filipinos are defined as the most resilient people. We've been through major catastrophes in the span of one decade. And all those years when I wanted to extend our pledge or donations - Philippine Red Cross has been the most convenient option for me. All you need is your mobile phone and sufficient prepaid or postpaid credits. We may be busy with our everyday lives that may hinder us from volunteering or giving first-hand rescue so this is a good way to keep up. As I've said on my FB post - "kahit maliit basta galing sa puso". 

The death toll is increasing rapidly and truly heartbreaking to watch the news every night. Our help is needed, big or small. Please, let us not turn deaf to our brothers who are in dire need. 

It's actually overwhelming to know people from around the world come at peace to give medical assistance and financial support. There is after all a reason to believe in humanity. 

A quick recovery from the aftermath and trauma may be distant at the moment, but if all the resources are handed equally down to the smallest units, I'm sure our brothers can start moving on and build new lives again.

"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” - Acts 20:35

NIKE Celebrates The Spirit Of Filipinos With We Run MNL 2013

We Run MNL 2013 aims to inspire, motivate and unite Filipinos to move more, move better.

 The Nike We Run MNL (Manila) returns for a third edition to inspire, motivate and connect runners around the world. On 1 December 2013, 15,000 runners are expected to take to the streets of the historical Marikina City and run the 10km in celebration of the spirit of unity that is significantly Filipino.  

“For this year’s race, we have incorporated the personality of the people of the Philippines to motivate and inspire them to lead a more active lifestyle. Filipinos are kindred spirits who, without hesitation, unite for a good cause and help each other. Taking this, we hope that every Filipino runner can inspire and motivate another and run the race together” says Courtney Cole-Faso, Country Marketing Manager, Nike Philippines. 

In the spirit of unity, runners must sign up for the race with a “buddy”. This is to encourage runners to constantly motivate each other to achieve their goals in preparation for the 10km race. Nike will organize training sessions in November to help runners prepare for the race. The training sessions will be conducted in various locations around the city, and runners will participate in Nike Training Club, get tips from athletes and get an experience only Nike can bring.

Runners can also prepare for race day through the more than 18 million strong Nike+ community. The new Nike+ Challenges is a feature that allows runners to set a distance goal, invite Nike+ friends to join, and race to the virtual finish line. Users can determine the name of the Challenge, mileage goal, time period and participants. Additionally, a new chat feature allows friends to encourage each other and share tips throughout the Challenge. Runners can stay motivated by checking the live leader board to track progress and see where they rank amongst their friends.

Nike We Run MNL is part of Nike’s global We Run series which is aimed at celebrating, motivating and inspiring athletes from around the world. Manila will be one of 26 cities, with 350,000 runners taking over 3 billion strides during the course of the We Run race series motivated by Nike+ and Nike Running design innovations. Nike’s We Run races range in distance from 5K to a full marathon and reflect the unique enthusiasm of each city. From Sao Paulo, to Seoul, to Singapore, runners will be moved to action through a series of unique experiences. You can also follow the Nike We Run journey through an interactive map online as it passes through each city. 

Online and in-store registrations will begin on October 25. 

Please visit www.nike.com/events/register/werunmanila for registration details.

 

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Blogapalooza 2013

It's official, I'm going to this year's biggest business-to-bloggers' event - BLOGAPALOOZA 2013!!!

I heard about Blogapalooza two years ago and really caught my attention that it made me sign up instantly.

So, what is Blogapalooza?

Blogapalooza is a community. It’s a link between big and small businesses who have something cool to share and the online community of people who love to share. Blogapalooza is a blogger event on crack! Lots of giveaways for the bloggers and online community and a chance for big and small businesses to present their product / brand / thingamajig to hundreds of influential bloggers and online social media influencers.

Blogapalooza is an event happening on Nov 16, Saturday, at SM Aura BGC. 500 influential bloggers will participate at one venue where businesses can pitch their products or services. After the event, the bloggers can then write about what they saw and introduce their loyal readers and followers to your brand or product.

So if you are a blogger or into business, are you just gonna read there and relax? Sign up here now: http://blogapalooza.wheninmanila.com/ or click the badge below for more details and see you there! The slots are very limited so sign up now!

 

Moms’ Day Serenades at the Power Plant Mall

Treat that special woman in your life – Mom, of course – on Sunday evening, this May 12 on Mother’s Day with classy and sweet Mother’s Day concerts at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall.

The renowned and innovative ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Gerard Salonga, will perform their “Feel Harmonic” concert at the Concourse level at 7pm. Besides songs paying tribute to Mom on her special day, creative symphonies and renditions of classical music will delight her as well, as you treat her to dinner at any of the dining establishments at the Concourse level.

You can also choose an outdoor setting by dining along Lopez Drive. The Manila String Machine Quartet will treat shoppers to sweet ballads and love songs from A-Z, also at 7pm. You’ll be thrilled with the sweet versions of pop, jazz and rock & roll favorites played on violin, viola and cello.

The heart of fashionable Manila shows its big heart for Mom this Mother's Day. Catch these concerts at the Power Plant Mall and make Mom smile. For more information, visit  www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702.

This is an advertorial post. 

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique at Rockwell Power Plant Mall

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Hi guys! Do you know what's brewing soon at the Power Plant Mall?

That's right! TWG Tea, the finest luxury tea brand in the world, will open its first island boutique concept in the country at the Archaeology of the Power Plant Mall this March. Yes, it's that very soon!

Cultivate your tea experience with the widest tea collection of the most celebrated fine harvest and exclusive blends in the world. Perfectly infused, pair your tea with TWG Tea’s signature macarons and tea pastries served with TWG Tea jelly with whip cream. This chic island tea salon & boutique is featuring new tea-infused savoury dishes such as Curry Lamb Stew and Tuna Miscuit that is exclusive to Power Plant Mall.

TWG (The Wellness Group) Tea was established in Singapore in 2007 that embodies this country’s historical trade routes and the commerce of tea leaves, especially from the year 1837. Today, the brand sources the finest selections of tea leaves from different countries and combines luxe flavors and tastes for the best tea drinking experience. 

Signature Design Gold Teapots, teacups and saucers, tea tin containers and other tea accessories used for proper tea preparation are also available at TWG Tea. Undeniably, this golden teapot is definitely a winner! Relaxing, refreshing and lovely tea dining experiences await the mall-goers of the Power Plant Mall and I'm very much excited because it is very accessible from our place! It's been a while since I had a cup of tea with friends. This calls for a date with the girls!

For more details, please visit http://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702.

p.s. This is an advertorial post. 

Happy Love Month at Power Plant Mall

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Celebrate the Brazilian culture as Power Plant Mall brings back Brasilipinas for the fifth consecutive year! Enjoy two days of high-powered capoeira and samba workshops on February 6 to 7 and an exuberant Carnaval party on the 8th to culminate the 10th year of EscolaBrasileira de Capoeira in the Philippines.

Both East and West celebrate the Year of the Water Snake starting on February 8. Push your luck because you might win exciting freebies when you get fortune cookies or Ang Pao from the Fortune Tree. Enjoy festive cultural performances from the Hoc Kian Chinese Opera Group on February 9 and a spectacular Dragon and Lion Dance around the mall at 10am on February 10. Appreciate the craft of lantern making and live Chinese painting on this special day as well.

The weekend of festivities doesn't stop there as the mood changes from dynamic to romantic. Experience The Sweetest Thing: A Valentine’s Picnic Dinner at the Rockwell Tent with your loved ones on February 14, and indulge in a sumptuous 3-course meal served by Bizu. Let the Manila String Machine entertain you as you create dreamy moments as you watch Valentine’s Day, the movie also at the Rockwell Tent. To cap off the night, the Power Plant Mall will give away exciting prizes and giveaways!

Visit http://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702 for more details.

Power Plant Mall at Rockwell

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Power Plant Mall serves up food, fashion, cars and discounts in October!

Power Plant Mall’s all-time favorite bake fest – The Baker’s Dozen – is back! And mall goers get to enjoy it with a whirlwind of other mall activities this October that will definitely delight the foodie, the fashionable, and the car aficionados of Metro Manila.

Baker’s Dozen turns the Concourse Level into a sweet-tooth’s heaven with cakes-and-desserts galore and all sorts of yummy treats sure to win up in everybody’s shopping bag. Satiate your sweet tooth with offerings of Alfajores and Toblerone sansrival from Sugarbee, Blue Velvet Cupcake from Sugar Cakes, Nutella cupcakes and Cheesecake Cups from Sweet Therapy Cupcakes, white chocolate and salted caramel cookies from Casa San Luis, and fresh fruit jams from Fruit Garden.

Shops will hold a Pre-Christmas sale on October 11-14. A variety of great products are marked down to as much as 70% off at Muji, Nike Stadium, Evita Peroni, Springfield, Kenneth Cole, and many more.

Shoppers get the chance to win Php100,000 worth of shopping spree and also win exciting prizes from the Fashion Blow-Out – a Power Plant Raffle that shoppers can join just with a minimum purchase of Php2,000 from the fashion stores of Power Plant Mall from October 11-31.Receipts can be exchanged for coupons at The Grove Model Unit at the South Wing. Draw date is on November 5. Besides the Php100,000 grand raffle prize, lucky shoppers may also win some Ray-Ban Wayfarers or Aviators, Bose headphones, a Suunto “Quest” running kit, Nixon “The Chronicle” watch, Michael Kors “Jet Set” travel bag, or a Kate Spade “Small Coal” bag.

Power Plant Mall will be turbo-charged at the South and North Courts and the Plaza Parking from October 15-21 called “Focus on Cars”, featuring the hottest rides, with the Plaza Parking showing off Land Rover models, while the Subaru reigns supreme at the South Court, and the Jaguar lords it over the North Court.

Power Plant Mall is definitely the place to go this month for a fashion fix, dessert delights, and a car carnival. And that doesn't even include Halloween! Head on over to the Power Plant Mall for an outstanding October!For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall or call 898-1702.

Pre-Christmas Sale, October 11 to 14, 2012, per DTI-NCR Permit No.A2-0919,Series of 2012. Fashion Blowout Promo, October 11 to 31, 2012, per DTI-NCR Permit No. A2-0918, Series of 2012. See posters and print ads for more details.

Let’s Move & Let’s Love

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Since I became a first time Mommy 18 months ago, I came to realize that a Mother's love is indeed without boundaries. I used to think of myself alone and my personal needs, I realized how selfish I was without considering a thought of extending a major act of kindness to anyone who is very much in need. All I know is that I need to earn so I can maintain a lifestyle and travel as much as I can, without even sparing an amount as any form of pledge.

Now, my eyes have finally seen a lot of distressed families, especially those affected during the recent typhoons whom I thought I can help in my own little ways. I watched one documentary a few months ago about the suffering of a single Mother who's painfully watching her kids' situation. There is no mode of transportation in their area so these kids need to walk about six to seven kilometers back and forth just to reach their primary school. They said that they can bear the long walk even in barefoot however what's more challenging is the fact that they need to stay at school for a day without having anything to eat. Aside from that, oftentimes they can't even afford to buy a pen or paper.

I was so moved and burst into tears while watching it, saddened by the fact that some of these kids decided to stop studying at the middle of the school year. I then placed myself in the Mother's situation and felt the agony if you are unable to give the best education that you want for your child, especially to your kids who are more than willing to learn from school. 

This led me to a small step which is to pledge a few amount each day that can certainly help one deserving kid here in our country. Having your own foundation is like shooting the moon but why not share the love by having one scholar for a school year to start with? The idea makes me truly happy as a person and as a Mom, and after series of research, I've come up with the best organization who can support this advocacy.

Having said all these, it's never too late dear friends so let's move and let's love! Now's the time to act with kindness may it be with a good gesture or something romantic. In line with this, United Colors of Benetton launches two of their newest fragrances, Let’s Move for men and Let’s Love for women. These fragrances will challenge us more to come up with different ways to move and love. Why not click the photos below to find out this latest offer. ♥

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

Maven: Beyond The Blush

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Hello my lovely readers! I'd like to share another beauty blowout brought to us by Maven Magazine!

Come and join on September 15, 2012 at the Ground Floor, Glorietta 3 and experience a big day of pampering, pro advice and beauty freebies! 

They have also organized workshops about hair & make up, beauty, career and personality development. I'm so thrilled as I look forward to this event! 

Visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MavenMagazine and 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamMavenPH for more details!

Hope to see you there! ♥

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

2nd Rockwell's Ultimate Taste Test Event

I'd like to share this great announcement I received in my mail today coming from no less than the founder of Our Awesome Planet, Anton Diaz. Mark you calendars, my foodie friends! This is going to be another successful ultimate taste test event as we welcome the "ber" months of 2012.

 

2nd Rockwell's Ultimate Taste Test Event

What: Rockwell's Ultimate Taste Test -- Be a Food Critic for a Day!
When: September 15-16, 2011, Saturday and Sunday, 11.00 am - 9.00 pm.
Where: Rockwell Tent

Ultimate Taste Test  Fee: P585/head for one day and P1,000/head for two days.

You can buy the tickets from Rockwell Customer Care (Tel. # 8981702) during mall hours or Creative Juice Office (Tel. # 5707827) during office hours.

For questions and inquiries, please email admin@ultimatetastetest.com.

SM Megamall’s Mega Food Sale, August 17 to 19, 2012

Hey food lovers, SM Megamall’s Mega Food Sale is back! Now bigger and better, get ready for nonstop dining discounts and promos, huge price offs & delicious offers – Buy 1 Take 1s, Eat all you cans, free appetizers, free desserts, free drinks, and many more! And here’s the icing on the cake: Get a chance to win an all-expense paid food trip to exciting destinations like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam!

There will also be a Foodie Fair with SM Supermarket & the Lifestyle Network at the Event Center. This is One Mega Food Trip that can’t be missed!

Here are just some of the many offers we can enjoy, available only at the SM Megamall Mega Food Sale:

Sumo Sam (Lower G/F, SM Megamall A)

Sushi All You Can with bottomless soft drinks for only Php 355.00

Dulcinea (4/F, SM Megamall Bridgeway)

Get Unlimited Churos con Chocolate for only P 108.00 only from 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Gotti’s Ristorante (4/F, Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)

Enjoy 50% off on all to-share pastas.

J.Co Donuts and Coffee (SM Megamall Mega Strip, B)

Free (1) J.COOL single with one (1) topping of his/her choice for a minimum purchase of (1) dozen donuts in a single receipt

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (3/F, SM Megamall Bridgeway)

Free upsize on any drink (Small to Regular / Regular to Large)

Gumbo (2/F Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)

Free Seafood  Jambalaya for a minimum receipt of P500 (that's P395 in savings!)

Masuki (Lower G/F, SM Megamall B)

Mami and Siopao all you can for only Php 250.00

Papa John's Pizza (3/F, SM Megamall A)

Enjoy 50% off on the following pizzas: 9" Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Simply Cheese, Margherita

Chewy Junior (Lower G/F, SM Megamall A)

For every purchase of one (1) box of six (6) pieces, get FREE one (1) box of eight (8) minis

Pepper Lunch (Upper G/F, SM Megamall A)

Get their special Garlic Beef Pepper Rice for only Php 168.00

Yabu: House of Katsu (2/F Mega Atrium at SM Megamall)

Free appetizer set & (2) bottomless lemonades for every order of (2) Katsu sets and All-day bottomless Miso soup for every Katsu set. 

Check SM Megamall’s Facebook page and Twitter account for updates and to win delicious free treats!

See you there!

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

Free Ice Cream Tasting!

Holla ice cream lovers! 

I bet this rainy season won't let you skip from this sweet special treat from Marks & Spencer. 

Yup, you're reading it correctly! Marks & Spencer is launching their very own ice cream and they are inviting everyone to taste this heavenly goodness on July 26th, Thursday.

Visit the Marks & Spencer store in Greenbelt 5. The ice cream tasting event is from 2pm onwards.

Spread the word and tweet @NuffnangPH with the hashtag #FreeIceCream if you're coming! ^^

The Great Northern Sale in SM City North EDSA

Holla friends and shopaholic readers! Did you know that there's a Great Northern Sale happening this July 13, 14 and 15 in SM City North EDSA? Save those dates and enjoy up to 70% off on selected brands. That's a huge amount of savings and you'll surely find good grabs from different brands and to top it off, dining places will be also offering major discounts!

With these offers, I'll surely brave the rain in case the weather is still the same come next week. I'm thinking of buying new clothes for my little girl. She's been growing so fast and her clothes are running short really quick so my first stop is definitely at the kids apparel. I regularly visit the kids section at SM Department Store and I hope to find good stuff from Osh Kosh, Gingersnaps, Hello Kitty and Disney Princess collections. As I love wearing flats so dearly, might as well check out latest designs from Parisian, Celine and Wade shoes. Although right now, I'm torn if I should buy myself Fifty Shades of Grey from Fully Booked. Hubby will surely ask me to visit his favorite brands Columbia Sportswear, The North Face and Sandugo for his outdoor activity needs. There's a lot of casual dining places to choose from but this time, I want to try something Japanese. This is so exciting!

That's three days of happy shopping spree and flavorful treats after you tire your feet from these stores! I'm inviting you to read my blog regularly for more shopping updates. Hope to see you on those dates with our heavy paper bags! :)

Some friendly tips: SM North EDSA can accommodate a huge crowd of shoppers especially during sale events so I suggest you to be at your most comfortable outfit.  Make a list of what you want to buy so you know where to go straight - plan ahead. Always secure your valuables and more importantly, shop with family and friends (especially those who are more than willing to pay or swipe their cards for you)! LOL

For further details on The Great Northern Sale, check out SM North EDSA's Facebook, Twitter and Website. 

http://www.facebook.com/smnedsa

http://www.twitter.com/smnorthedsa

http://www.sm-northedsa.com/

Vote for your Best Mommy Blogger!

I just opened my Facebook a few minutes ago and little did I know that there's an ongoing Mommy Best Blogger contest courtesy of SmartParenting.com.ph and Sangobion. Isn't that beautiful?

50 Mommy blogs were narrowed down to 10 finalists . All of them have shown how it is to multitask - from handling their respective careers to managing the households and still full of energy to blog about their Mommy adventures! 

I am truly inspired and honored even if I'm not one of the finalists. It's humbling that social media recognize Mommies like us who definitely have the most fulfilling job in the world. 

Click on the picture and cast your votes now!

This also gives you a chance to meet you favorite Mommy bloggers and win raffle prizes at the awarding ceremonies on August 23rd. 

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

The 6th MAFBEX: Back to Basics

This is the biggest and most anticipated food event of the year which will be held at the World Trade Center on June 13 to 17, 2012 from 10am to 8pm. Let's witness this five day expo with the country's culinary experts, learn from the seminars hosted by the industry's bests and try all sorts of international cuisines from renowned local and international chefs. 

MAFBEX is organized by the country’s leading exhibition and trade show organizer today, Worldbex Services International (WSI), in cooperation with the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), and for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation.

There will be 500 booths showcasing their delicacies and I'm so happy to experience it myself for the first time. 

Special thanks to Ms. Jenni Epperson for my tickets on this event!

You may want to click this for further details. See you all there!

Much Love,

OneGutsyMom

Win A Pair of Firmoo Glasses!

A fashionable and trendy professional eye-wear from the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglass Store. Check out their chic and sassy designs. There's a lot to choose for someone like me who's nearsighted with an eye grade of 175. 

How to win?

Just click the link below and follow the instructions. 

BTW, this is one of the blogs I check out regularly! ^^
Thanks, Rovie!

THE BARGAIN DOLL: GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A PAIR OF FIRMOO GLASSES!

Mercato Centrale's FOOD Backyard BBQ Cook Off

Hurrah meat lovers!

Come to Mercato Centrale on Saturday - May 26 and grab a copy of FOOD's latest issue to get yourself and two (2) of your friends the privilege to taste barbecue samples from Manila's finest recipes. 

You will also get the chance to judge the best BBQ recipe that satiated your appetite!

That's FREE BBQ and FREE BEER so all you need to do is to save the date! See you there! ^^

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Shop at Zalora: Grand Launch

Thank you for this wonderful invite! I didn't make it that night (really sad) but I heard that the event was spectacular.

Zalora team rocked the night as they really know how to throw a party to a huge crowd of  bloggers and fashionistas.

Félicitations!

Go Nuts Donuts: Donut Talk Bloggers Event

 

 The brand is most definitely not new to you, however for an 80's kid like me, I somehow grew up with another brand which is commonly mentioned in households. A few years back, another brand paved the way in Manila which Pinoys, I think, dramatically learned to love. You're never an adult if you've never shared the experience taking that colorful box at home for your nieces and nephews, agree?

So, what makes Go Nuts Donuts stand out in the industry? What are your deciding factors in choosing their food items? Honestly, I was surprised that Go Nuts Donuts is proudly Filipino-made. It's interesting to learn that it originated from the Philippines yet it has this international appeal. They evolved in the market despite of giant brands already established globally.

 

Go Nuts Donuts is also the only brand offering sugar-free donuts in the country. It's definitely a haven for people who consistently monitors their sugar level. No taste buds are deprived from relishing their luscious delicacy!

The ones above are samples of their sugar-free donuts while below are their fudgy loops. Amazing Glaze for me is the soul-mate of hot coffee, fudgy loops on the other hand can be your best friends when in dire of a happy food. Who can say no to choco frosting and candy toppers? *drooling now*

 

I appreciate those who incorporate local ingredients to their brand. This truly made me proudly Filipino! Who else on Earth are abundant of these tropical fruits?

The brand has recently replaced their tag line to: MORE THAN JUST GREAT DONUTS!

Yes, you got it, they now have more food choices! Pizza Donuts, Pocket Pies and Summer Koolers are now added to the menu. They also offer seasonal donuts, ideal for Filipinos who keenly observe family traditions and special occasions. Did I hear "Happy Mother's Day"?

 

I was lucky to be invited as one of the participants of their exclusive VIP introduction of product line-up and was really happy to be greeted  this afternoon with the wonderful press kits delivered to my doorstep. Not to mention the dozen treats we will devour tomorrow! 

 
Thank you, Go Nuts Donuts, and congratulations for this event!

Much Love,
OneGutsyMom