To say that 2019 was the year of surprises would be an understatement.

This year, I got pregnant, became legally free, moved to a new house with someone, and put up a small business. Whew. WHAT A YEAR!


I also took a step back from blogging, lost two major gigs, was published in two print magazines, and uploaded over 10 videos on my YouTube channel and found my niche in vlogging.


I was also one of the speakers for the first-ever Philippine Social Media Week and it was definitely a huge honor.



I also bought a second-hand car for my Mom and finally paid it off in full after a year. It's nothing major but it does feel nice to actually see something that I bought with my own hard-earned money. Next on my list will be a lot where we can build our home and an educational plan for MK.

This year, I also got my first insurance! I'm officially an adult!

My son is also in his 2nd year of high school. When I look back on how I was able to provide for his schooling, I find myself in awe. How did I manage to send him to a pretty good school on such meager income? I've never asked for anyone's help in paying for his tuition and schooling but I managed to send him to school for the last 9 years. I'm really proud of that fact.

Overall, 2019 wasn't a bad year for me. There were hiccups but nothing major thank God. M and I have been together for two years now and though it hasn't been all roses, it's been getting better and better.

I was also able to do my no-buy year. It was my birth month that did me in though coz I got the Fenty Lip Gloss Set eventhough I did not need it. Next year, I'll try to make it a less buy for the year. With a baby coming in, I think it's going to be a true challenge to have a no buy year so I'll focus on less buy.

I'd still consider my no-buy year a success because the only shoes I bough this year was for my pregnancy. I didn't buy skin care and I only bought one set of cosmetics that I did not need but just really wanted.

Yes, I'm still struggling financially but I'm in a better headspace now. I finally got my spending pattern and identified areas where I could save more. The last two years have proven to be good exercises for me in identifying how to manage my income and how to curb my spending.

And for 2020, here's something that I plan to follow with all my heart.


How was your 2019? 

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To say that 2019 was the year of surprises would be an understatement. This year, I got pregnant , became legally free , moved to a new ho...

Last year, this was what was on my vision board.

Sadly, I wasn't able to achieve much of what was on my vision board. Perhaps it's because I didn't really put my vision board somewhere where I could see it daily so for this 2020, I'm going to make sure that it will be something I see daily.

So for 2020, here is my Vision Board.


1. My main thing for 2020 is to give birth to MK safely into this world via normal delivery. This is priority one and I have been going around the village to walk more and making sure that I don't eat so much rice. I'm also going to be doing some of the exercises recommended to help have a normal delivery.

2. Second, to choose to be kind. It may sound weird but being kind really is hard, this I admit. It's easy to pass judgment and to just get mad. However, I realized that the more you choose to be kind and attempt to understand where people or things are coming from, the easier life gets. When you choose to be kind, you end up attracting all kinds of positive energy into your life and this is something that I really want to have more of.

3. This one is ambitious. I have 1270 subscribers as of the moment on my YouTube Channel but I would like to aim for 100k by the end of the year. After 2 years of thinking and pondering, I feel like I now know what I want to vlog about and how to go about things.

I have procrastinated enough and it's time to really sit down and do this. There have been so many things that I wanted to share with the world and so it's time to do it from my little corner and as with my blog, if it touches one life, then that video would be worth it.

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4. I'm also hoping that this year, M and I would be able to make a downpayment on a lot where we will build our dream home. It's nothing big, just something right for us.

5. This year was a bit of a struggle financially but 2020, with M and I working together, we'll be able to achieve things. We have to for both B and MK.

6. Finally, this is one thing that I need to take seriously especially with MK coming into our lives. I need to be healthier to make sure that I am able to provide for a better future for him and of course, B. M and I need to do better. We have to.

What's on your vision board?

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For the last 15 years of my life, my past has haunted me. It has hindered me from being truly happy. It has destroyed relationships and it has made me decide on things in a different way because I had to always mind my past.

Today, I woke up to the news that I never dreamt I'd ever received.

Today, I found out that I am finally free. I am free to go back to my old self. I am free to do what I want. I am free to marry M when the time comes. I am free of my 15-year-old past mistakes.


This is the best thing to happen in this decade. I am no longer shackled to something that should have been cut 11 years ago. I am no longer bound just because a piece of paper says so.

Today, after 15 years, I am finally free.

God you are so good to me. Thank you.

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This year, we are almost complete. This time around, it's my older sister who isn't with us since she chose to celebrate the season with her own family.

Still, this Christmas is more meaningful because of Baby MK who is now 8 months in my tummy and will be born in about 6-7 weeks. OMG.


As always, we had a simple celebration at home where Chef cooked for us all. I loved the Gambas and the meatball pasta he made. It was SUPER GOOD!




My older sister did cook Lechon Belly and sent it to us so that was awesome.


They spent the day playing Mario on Switch.


I finished this diamond painting while waiting for M to get home from work.


I also sorted out Baby MK's stuff since I'm on a nesting phase now. We have diapers that should be good for at least 2 weeks haha. Thank you Pampers for sending a lot of NewBorn diapers.


We had a simple meal and then we had what is becoming our annual photo, taken by none other than Captured by Mark Balmores.



I even have a really cute photo of Yang looking for her gift.


I'm also really happy that my not so little brothers still say yes to my crazy ideas.


So from our family to yours, we hope that wherever you are, you are surrounded by love, peace, and good health.

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When you're 8 months pregnant like me, one of the things that you need to watch out for is the possibility of UTI. This is where Coconut water comes in and since fresh coconut is not available 24/7, Vita Coco is here to the rescue.


It’s the season we are all waiting for! And the Christmas rush is in full swing. It is a time to indulge and binge a lot - with all the eating, drinking, dancing, and singing during parties.

By the time the party is over, it’s time to rehydrate! What if there is a way to hydrate naturally with ice-cold Vita Coco coconut water?


Vita Coco coconut water is a natural beverage with nutrients, electrolytes, and coconut goodness that is great for hydrating. Made with all natural ingredients, and with no coloring and artificial flavors, this invigorating product is locally made in General Santos City. 

For every purchase, Php5.00 goes to Hope In A Coconut, a program designed to help Filipino farmers by building classrooms for their community and providing quality seedlings. Since the start of 2019, Vita Coco has helped more than 500 farmers!

So after party, hydrate naturally! Vita Coco Coconut Water is THE must-have to keep hydrated this holiday season, if you’re one of the party peeps!

Vita Coco is suitable for consumers of all ages and waistlines.

Want it ice-cold after-party? Grab one at 7-Eleven, Family Mart, Ministop, Mercury Drug, and Pan De Manila.

Basta Buko, make it Vita Coco!

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It’s the time of the year when families get together and share in the warmth of each other’s presence.

As Christmas in the Philippines also means indulging in delicious and satisfying feasts with loved ones, there’s no better way to spread holiday cheer at parties and gatherings than with everyone’s favorite snacks and treats from Rebisco, now a part of Filipinos’ lives for more than 55 years.                                                     

“No matter how simple or grand the Christmas feast is at your home, there’s always space for the family’s favorite Rebisco snacks,” said Lulu dela Peña, Rebisco’s Marketing Communications Head. “We’re proud of having been an important part of the nation’s celebrations for generations now.”

It's a yummier holiday because Rebisco’s got something for everyone!

Whether you’re young or old, there’s a Rebisco product for every member of the family this Christmas!

Start off the holiday parties with the right snacks! Prepare the sweets platter for the kids -- and kids at heart—that’s full of familiar flavors everyone grew up with; serve candies and sweets such as Lipps, Vita Cubes, Judge candies and gums, Chubby chewy candy, Krimstix cream paste, Superstix wafer sticks, as well as the Mister Yema, Mister Keso, Mister Melon, and Mister Buco candies.


Anyone looking for crunchy and savory finger food they can munch as the night goes on can get the addictive Happy Peanuts and Ding Dong as they wait for the clock to strike midnight. Spice up snacking with something that’s sweet, sour, and spicy all at the same time with Dolce Tamarind Balls. For the more health-conscious relatives, there’s always Jeanne and Jamie’s guilt-free snacks, such as whole thins, water crackers, or digestives.

There’s also a snack for those who want to stick to their all-time favorites, like Rebisco Sandwich and Hansel Sandwich. There are also Rebisco Crackers and Hansel Crackers that guests can pair with some warm coffee or tea; or you can also relax with the rich chocolate filling of small treats like Choco Mucho Cookies and Wafertime Rich Cream.

For those who can indulge a little more, sweeter snacks are available for them to enjoy, like satisfying Choco Mucho chocolate bars, Doowee Donuts, or the comforting goodness of Mrs. Goodman Choco Oatmeal.

How about serving a cupcake tower centerpiece full of Rebisco’s yummy cupcakes like Topps Sarap, and Whoopie marshmallow cakes that anyone can enjoy, no matter their age.

The holidays are also a great time to do movie marathons and sleepovers with family and friends. That’s when you break out the chips and curls nobody will be able to stop munching. There’s Funky, a potato snack that comes in various flavors; the crunchy, cheesy, and spicy corn snack Kruffs in Cheesy Jalapeno or Sour Cream and Chives; the nacho-crispy goodness of Tostas, which has both smoky BBQ and savory cheese flavors in one pack.

No Christmas gathering, whether it’s Noche Buena or any party in general, is complete without spaghetti. Try the new Bueno pasta from Rebisco to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy the finest spaghetti dishes on the most enchanted evening of the year.

A Christmas meal is not complete without a delicious dessert. A moist Fudgee Barr is best served as it is or as part of a cake or ice cream recipe. If you’re going the ice cream route, it’s best to use Creamline ice cream with all its wonderful flavors and variants, such as lollies and cups for kids and bigger tubs for the whole family!

Lastly, when you’re looking for a meaningful gift to give your loved ones, there’s no better present than the Rebisco special designer tin can, which assorts the different Rebisco snacks in a beautiful special edition can that features heartwarming family-themed artworks by five amazing Filipino visual artists including three student artists from the only art-based school in Angono City, Rizal. This collection will definitely make someone happy this holiday season—not only will they be bringing home valuable works of art, you’ll also have done your part in promoting Angono, the art capital of the Philippines.

Stock your pantries now with these great Rebisco treats in time for your Christmas celebrations!

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It’s the time of the year when families get together and share in the warmth of each other’s presence. As Christmas in the Philippines als...

According to a 2018 Survey on Overseas Filipinos done by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) office, there are currently 2.3 million OFWS working abroad. This number includes only the ones who are legally working outside the country.

Of the 2.3 Million Overseas Filipino Workers, 43.7% are ages 25-34 years old, according to another survey by the PSA, between April and September 2017.

While this is good for the economy and the future of the family and kids, it could take a toll once the Christmas season comes in. After all, Christmas is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, season in the Philippines.

This is the time where families are complete and they gather around a feast. Moms cook dishes that will be shared during Noche Buena, Dads play some cheesy classic music, grandparents dance with the younger kids, and cousins get together just to have a good time.

However, this is no longer the case for a lot of families who have one or both parents working overseas. When a family is not complete, it can get tough, especially for the kids. They are the ones who really feel the hit of not having one or both parents at home. It is during these times when finding ways to feel family togetherness becomes even more important.


Eden understands this, which is why the brand encourages all families to truly cherish the family meal times they have together. Since it has now become more of a challenge to complete families during gatherings, it is important that families make every meal matter by being present in the now and savoring each moment.

There will be lots of meals and parties during this season, and what better way to make it more delicious by using the number one cheese brand, Eden. From appetizers to the family’s favorite Kaldereta to creamy Leche Flan, you name it, Eden will give it that creamy and cheesy goodness that your family will love. With Eden, creating meals to moments has now become a lot easier.

This Christmas, let’s remember that it’s not about the material things we receive rather, it’s about the moments of togetherness with our family. It’s about savoring those moments and making them memories that the heart will not forget.

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UNIQLO welcomes the holiday season with its “Give the Gift of LifeWear” event for the children of Bantay Bata and SOS Children’s Villages Philippines held at UNIQLO SM Megamall.

With the mission of “Unlocking the Power of Clothing”, UNIQLO is committed to reducing its environmental impact by offering innovative products and achieving sustainable business simultaneously. They recognize the power of clothing and are shifting its focus on planet, people, and community.


Over 100 children from Bantay Bata and SOS Children’s Villages Philippines were treated to a holiday shopping spree from the brand’s wide array of LifeWear essentials. To get more into the Holiday spirit, Mr. Jose Mari Chan and Ms. Lea Salonga gave a warm Christmas serenade to our kids and other guests. Joining the festivities, UNIQLO Philippines’ partners, influencers and media accompanied the children with their shopping.

"Filipinos have always welcomed us from the time we introduced UNIQLO here in 2012, so we want to reciprocate that by giving back to those in need,” shared Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines’  Co-COO.  “More  than  just  bringing  good  clothing  to  our  customers  through  our apparel, it is also our mission to share our LifeWear to members of our community who don’t have access to our clothing and to our stores," she added.


UNIQLO is committed to making the world a better place. As of August 2019, it has managed to collect 90.79 million articles of clothing globally through its All-Product Recycling Initiative. These items have been delivered to communities in need, disaster survivors, and refugees in 22 countries and region around the globe. UNIQLO encourages Filipinos to donate pre-loved clothes to continue spreading the gift of LifeWear even after Holidays.




For more updates, customers may visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

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Christmas vacation is here which normally means no more school for our little ones but it also means endless parties, late-night sleeping, and a round-robin of activities. This normally leads to kids getting sick so we decided to come up with a list of tips to help you prevent the flu.


The long Christmas break is a great time for families to bond. But sometimes disaster strikes; your child can still get sick. They can miss out on the season’s festivities, reunions, and Simbang Gabi. After all, diseases don’t take a vacation.

Fret not, because the key to ensuring your little one stays healthy or recovers quickly from fever is by planning and arming yourself with the right medicine and equipment. Here are 6 easy tips to help you prevent and manage a fever or flu at the start of the New Year.

1. Family vaccinations help
The holidays are an especially hectic time with the numerous preparations and celebrations to think about. This sometimes can lead you to forget your kids’ vaccination. After all, we find no reason to see a doctor if your kid is not sick.

But children are generally more prone to catching the flu than adults. Your kids need to be protected so they need to be vaccinated. It’s also important that the rest of your family gets one too to ensure that the flu bug is contained.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends regular consultations with a doctor to get your family routine vaccinations. According to the Philippine Pediatric Society, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines, and the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, children above 6 months old are encouraged to get influenza shots once per year. You should also get early vaccination as it takes about two weeks after the shot for your antibodies to develop.

2. Practice good hygiene
During the Christmas break, your kid will be staying in close proximity with his peers. This makes it easy for germs and viruses to spread. Train them to form a habit of washing their hands frequently, especially when coming into contact with those who are sick.

If any of your family members gets the cold or flu, it’s best to wear masks to prevent germs from spreading. Teach your children to cover their mouth or nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing and properly disposing of them after.

At home, clean and disinfect household objects and surfaces that may be contaminated with germs5. Don’t let your house from being a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Turn over water storage containers when empty and properly store these under a shelter
Change water in vases. Remove water from plant pot plates. Maintain roof gutters and remove debris or leaves to prevent pools of water forming. 

3. Identify and assess your child’s fever and discomfort level
Gauge your child’s symptoms when they have a fever. Children tend to vocalize fever differently depending on their age. It is important to not only observe changes in appearance but also behavior, such as loss of appetite.

One foolproof way to assess fever is to check your child’s temperature using a thermometer. The general rule of thumb is that temperatures above 38°C constitute a fever.

4. Give your child paracetamol
If your child has a temperature above 38°C and is under 3 months old, it’s best to seek local medical attention immediately. If they are older, WHO recommends to give them paracetamol as first-line treatment.

Dr. Carmina A. delos Reyes, Pediatrician and Infectious Disease Specialist, explains that paracetamol is a trusted antipyretic among pediatricians and parents, as it is available over the counter and can safely be used across all ages. It works both as an analgesic or pain reliever, and antipyteric or fever controller.

To get the full benefits of paracetamol, administer the correct dose. Take your child’s weight and follow the recommended dosage as instructed in the product label.  Also, use the dosing tool provided in the medicine package to reduce errors.

“Scientific evidence shows that when given at a dose of 15 mg/kg, paracetamol produces a larger relative temperature reduction compared to when given at 10 mg/kg. After 30 minutes, 15 mg/kg dose decreased body temperature by 0.71 °C, while 10 mg/kg reduced body temperature only by 0.36 °C,” says delos Reyes.

Paracetamol brand for kids Calpol provides the recommended dosage of WHO. With its 15mg/kg formulation, Calpol starts to work on fever in 15 minutes.

5. Monitor your child’s progress at home
When do you send your sick child to school, especially if he/she is generally active or looks fine? As a rule of thumb, it’s best to let your child stay at home until the fever subsides to avoid passing on the flu to other children.

To help your child recover fast, ensure that he/she drinks plenty of fluids. Also, monitor their temperature using a thermometer and check for rashes or fatigue regularly. If fever persists, they can take paracetamol again every 4-6 hours but its should not exceed 4 times in a given day.

6. Take the child to the doctor when needed
Sometimes, you may fear for the worst and worry about your child contracting something far more serious than a normal fever. So here are common red flags to know when not to wait it out and already consult a local doctor.

Difficulty in breathing
Difficulty in swallowing
Lethargy, looks weak or pale, drowsiness, loss in appetite
Vomits persistently or frequent bouts of diarrhea
Suffers from stiff neck, persistent headache or light hurting the eyes

With this information and tips, you can stay at more at ease. Managing fever and flu after the holidays will be a breeze.

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AJINOMOTO CO, INC. (AJICO), global food and Amino Science company and platinum sponsor to the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), continues its quest to realize greater wellness for people all around the world. Taking this cue from the historic SEAG sponsorship, AJINOMOTO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (APC) Group launched a sports nutrition brand called aminoVITAL™, to the Philippine Market. aminoVITAL™ is the number 1 amino acid supplement in Japan and also a trusted brand in United States, Russia, Taiwan and Singapore.


It is a jelly drink that contains 3,000 mg of amino acids, including Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) which helps reduce fatigue and muscle loss during high-intensity training or strenuous physical activity. aminoVITAL™ is now available on LazMart, an online store on LazMall.   

This new venture is a springboard for Ajinomoto’s advocacy to promote healthy nutrition and active lifestyle not only to athletes but to the Filipino society in general. This is part of the Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value (ASV), which is the company’s core concept that shows our unchanging commitment in solving emerging social issues. The latest data of FNRI-DOST (2018) shows that almost half (40.6%) of the adult population was insufficiently physically active. Significantly, more females (46.6%) were observed to be physically inactive compared to males (32.9%). Over the years, the association of physical inactivity has been strongly linked to increased risk of many adverse health conditions including coronary heart diseases, diabetes, cancers, a feeling of anxiety and depression.



APC Group is now gearing up to support its sponsored athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. They are Pole Vaulter Mr. Ernest John Obiena, the first Filipino who qualified to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and Philippine Karate athlete Ms. Junna Tsukii, who is on the race to qualify for next year’s Olympics. 

For more information about Ajinomoto and its products, visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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This is probably the last gift guide that I will be making for 2019. We've done the platters, the ones for the beauty conscious, the healthy gift, and the sustainable ones as well as a random gift guide for the ones who are a bit hard to give stuff to.


1. Wrapsody Nut 


This is one of the best, if not the best, Pili Nuts in town. Locally owned, these glazed pilinut and roasted pilinut is more than enough to satisfy even the picky eaters. Consistently invited to showcase their product all over SouthEast Asia, there is a reason why Koreans and other countries can't get enough of this local goody.


The Wrapsody is made from carefully selected pilinuts and then concocted meticulously to come up with this product. Eating this is truly an experience and one box is not enough to satisfy your cravings because it is so addicting.

This is manufactured in Daraga, Albay so when you purchase it from this page, you are also supporting local sellers.

2. Kraft Eden Cheese


Who doesn't like cheese? I love cheese. M loves cheese. B loves it too. We put it on our sandwiches, pasta, and even viands. The one thing I recently learned is that you can also put it on top of your leche flan to make it even creamier. GAH. So go ahead and gift a foodie friend with leche flan topped with Eden cheese to make things more special.

3. Gardenia Festive Bread


Yes, you read that right. Gardenia has a couple of surprises up their sleeve and this Holiday season, they came up with breads that fit the season. The Pineapple Walnut Loaf is perfect paired with lechon belly, the festival loaf with pasta, and the red velvet load becomes a dessert on its own.

When you can't think of something to gift someone special in your life because you may be on a tight budget, these bread from Gardenia are more than enough to show you care without breaking the bank.

4. Goya Chocolatey Goodness


Whoever said that local chocolates are not good enough have not tried Goya. I am addicted to ZAP and Take It, while my little sister loves the dark chocolate. It's something that I give out to B's classmates and they look forward to getting it yearly.

The Goya Chocolate Spread is also a welcome treat because you get to indulge while not spending too much. It's comfort food when you're having a lousy day or when you simply want to treat yourself because you did a job well done. 

5. Maya Kitchen


You can also give these different packages from MAYA Kitchen for the person in your life who loves to cook or even better, grab these and make something for the foodie in your life. This will be extra special and definitely a welcome treat unless you end up giving them a stomach ache. Haha.


Whatever it is that you choose to give, always make it a point to choose something that means something to the person you are giving it too and make sure that it comes from the heart. Nothing is better than love and time but little tokens are also appreciated and loved. 

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Every mother cherishes her bonding time with her little ones, especially through the formative years of their toddler stage. To make the most of this precious time, let the love flow with Babyflo.


Toddlers have delicate skin, and it is important to nourish their skin with the right product for its specific needs. To keep a little child’s skin healthy and soft, Babyflo offers Babyflo Oatmeal Bath. Babyflo Oatmeal Bath is a clinically and dermatologically tested product enriched with colloidal oats to soothe dry skin. It acts as a moisturizer as it has a high concentration of starches and B-glucan, which is responsible for sealing in moisture. It is also a soothing agent with rich emollients that soften and moisturize the skin, and decrease itch and irritation. To add this to this, this product is a skin protectant that fights dryness from external irritants by leaving a protectant later on the skin, and it functions as a buffer system to help restore the normal pH balance of the skin.

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A reliable partner for all mothers, Babyflo offers a complete range of premium quality baby care products at an affordable price. Babyflo products are available in all Mercury Drug stores and leading supermarkets nationwide.

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Are the Holidays getting to your savings and wallet? Fret no more. Here are 5 tips to help ease the pain of shopping this Holiday season.


By now everyone is deep into the holidays. And the season of giving can only mean one thing: with all the presents to give, parties to attend, and getaways to make, there will be a lot of spending coming your way.

But that doesn’t mean you have to grin and bear all those expenses you’ll be making this Christmas! This is the best time to take advantage of all the deals, sales, promos, and perks that are available the whole season.

Here are a few tips you can use:

    Set a spending limit

If you are really on a budget, then it’s important to set a spending limit. It’s better to acknowledge that you have got a hard limit to be mindful of, instead of having to deal with overspending when Christmas is over. Plus, it will force you to be more creative when it’s time to shop.

    Make a list

Take the cue from Santa – he makes a list and checks it twice! Keeping a list will help you remember what you need to buy and the budget that you need to stick to.

    Use the right credit card

Mastering the art of Christmas shopping will depend on your tool of choice. Have you considered getting the right credit card that lets you spend exactly the way that you need to?

For example, using an EastWest credit card to shop for the latest in gadgets, fashion, appliances, and more can get you 0% interest on installment for up to 24 months at Abenson, The SM Store, Power Mac Center, Rustan’s, and in over 2,000 participating outlets nationwide. That means you can get everything you need to get in your Christmas shopping without worry!

    Find sales and discounts
Everyone is going to buy a lot this Christmas, so you can expect a lot of sales, everywhere! Take time to find the right holiday sales to get the things (and experiences) you want and need, at the best prices.

If you are looking to take a much-deserved holiday getaway, EastWest credit cards are ideal for booking and paying (partner hotels, resorts, restaurants, and more!), as they come with exclusive perks, discounts, and savings.

    Give more

Christmas is all about giving, so you might want to spend less on the things you want for yourself and instead focus on giving gifts to people around you. If you can give something that doesn’t need to be purchased, that’s even better.

Give a loved one the freedom to spend with an EastWest supplementary credit card, to get free cash credits on your own principal card. Not only have you given them more financial freedom, but you get rewards along the way too!

Don’t miss out on everything you can enjoy this Christmas with your EastWest credit card. To learn more about all the promos and perks available this holiday season, visit https://www.ewbanker.com/Cards/CreditCardPromotions. Happy holidays!

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I started my YouTube channel way back 2012 and then I completely forgot about it.

I went back to it in 2016 and for a year, I uploaded a lot of videos that performed well enough that I was able to monetize it.

In 2017 and 2018, I sporadically posted on my channel but never really took it seriously. In 2019, I half-heartedly went back to it but not with a lot of enthusiasm.

Thankfully, my spirit is now on track and for 2020, I have made a commitment to uploading a video at least once a week.

I am finally inspired and ready to share what I know to people around me. 







Here's to more knowledge sharing and uplifting the lives of people through my YouTube channel. If you haven't subscribed, I hope you will. Cheers.

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Two years and one month ago, I met The Photographer.

In the last two years, we've had a lot of ups and downs though thankfully, it was mostly up. We had our first official date, surprise dates, sundates, and M had his cheesy moments. We also celebrated our first year together which was celebrated in the most not ideal way possible.

This second year, we finally had a better anniversary.


We had a small staycation at Savoy Hotel where we had our maternity shoot as well. Out of 200+ shots, we had 4 great ones. Sigh.


They gave us this cake and it was the sweetest.


I treated him to pizza ordered via room service. The price was not unreasonable too. Php515 with tax and all charges.


He treated me to authentic Chinese food.


We walked around a bit, watched a couple of CSI and managed to just spent time together which we needed because he has been away covering the SEA Games for almost two weeks. M also took some really pretty photos of me.


Trust me that this is an achievement because he normally takes really bad photos of me.


As with any relationship, it is not always pretty but what matters is that you work things out together. Our celebration last year was a disaster but this year, it's finally the way it should be.

Happy 2nd year M.

Two years and one month ago, I met The Photographer . In the last two years, we've had a lot of ups and downs though thankfully, it wa...