Mister Donut Promo Alert: Free Box of Smidgets and More!

In line with Mister Donut's Unbox the Fun Campaign, there will be a special treat for the weekends of July 2017!

Craving for Mister Donuts?  Now is the time to give in.  Reward yourself after a week's work,  And, good things are best when shared so this is also the time to give some to your loved ones.  Bring some Mister Donut home.  Share Mister Donut to your friends and neighbors. 

Your July weekends are not more fun, flavorful and colorful as from Friday to Sunday this July specifically on July 14-16, July 21-23 and July 28-30, you can get a box of smigets for FREE when you buy a dozen donuts.

You can buy any type of donuts you love!  You can even have them in assortment.  Yes, mix in your classic favorites, Bavarians, Filled donuts, Choco cake, Minions and whatever else you like.  In fact with the many selections, you can get some week to week and still have a different kind of fun. 
 

You're actually getting more than what you bought in bite-size treats.  Because for your 12-donut purchase, you will be getting 15 pcs. of assorted Bavarian and Choco Butternut for FREE! 

So what are you waiting for?  Grab some now!  It's a steal deal!  Mister Donut has always been the affordable donut and now you're getting even more. 

Head over to any Mister Donut branch nationwide.  With hundreds of branches and stalls, there's no reason to hesitate.  Have a happy or shall I say extra happy weekend with Mister Donut's special treat!

7-Eleven (7-11): City Blends Honest-to-Goodness Coffee and Honest Cups

If you've been passing by 7-Eleven (7-11) Convenient Stores as frequently as I do, I'm sure you noticed that there's a new circular light sign labelled "City Blends". 

Cups and cup holders are also marked with the "City Blends" branding.  "City Blends" is 7-Eleven's honest-to-goodness coffee that is guaranteed to be freshly made every single time.  The coffee is made from 100% fresly grounds and freshly brewed right in front of you.

The price is amazingly cheap!  You can have as much as you want without affecting your budget.

It comes in four variants: Brewed Coffee, French Vanilla, Mochaccino and Hershey's Dark Chocolate. 

French Vanilla

My favorite is the French Vanilla. 

Hershey's Dark Chocolate

City Blends Valentine's Promo

From February 11 to 24, 2015, you can express yourseves #honestly with the #711CityBlends Honest Cups at 8 oz.  My friends made these!  =p  So be honest by sharing your current personal status with these personalized Honest Cups on the social media using #honestly #711CityBlends #honesttogoodness !

Join Yoshinoya's 4th Gyudon Eating Contest and Win Up to P225,000 and a Trip to Japan

As you all know I'm a big fan of Yoshinoya's Gyudon!  I've written about Yoshinoya recently here and previously here.  If you're following me on instagram, you'd also know that it's my most frequented fast food chain. Anyway, enough took about my love for their Gyudon.  I'm sure you want to know the details of Yoshinoya's 4th Gyudon Eating Contest!

Basically, you have to join the Qualifying Match to get to the Grand Match.  The Top 3 Winners of the Grand Match will win the following:

1. P150,000 CASH and 2 Trip to Japan Tickets c/o Cebu Tickets
2. P50,000
3. P25,000

There will be a consolation price for all finalist of P2,000.  Not bad right?

Here's what the contest set up will look like

 

Now let's go on to the technicalities....

 

Qualifying Match Mechanics
1. Open to all above 18 years old
2. Schedule of Contest Weeks: (Weekdays from April 21-May 30,2014)

• April 21-23
• April 28-May 2
• May 5-9
• May 12-16
• May 19-23
• May 26-30 

3. To join, simply purchase a Gyudon meal worth P199.  (Take-out, deliveries and bulk orders are NOT included)  You can join multiple times.
4. Fill out the Registration form and sign the Health and Release waiver form.  Finish the most number of bowls in 5 minutes to win the challenge of the day.
5. Present 1 valid ID (School ID, Company ID, Driver's License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, NBI Clearance, Postal ID, Voters ID or Passport) to the store manager
6. Only napkins, condiments and water will be allowed on the table
7. Empty the bowl before staerting the next.  All left over graisn in all bowls will be weight along with the unfinished bowl.
8. The top 4 weekly fastest Gyudon bowl eaters will be placed on the store's leader board.  It will be updated every time a new record is set.  The top of the leader boards will considered as participants for the Grand Match Mechanics.

Bloggers Dry Run (supposedly no Iced Tea just water =p)

Grand Match Mechanics
1. The 42 Finalists will compete by eating the most number of bowls in 15 minutes on June 14, 2014.
2. Each finalist will be allotted 10 bowls.
3. Vomitting contestants will be disqualified.

Well, good luck!

Nuat Thai Tomas Morato: Make Your Own Spa Experiece Promo Package

I've been so busy with school and all my free time is spent on our eat outs.  But, sometimes its good to pamper a bit.  So one weekend, our group decided to pay Nuat Thai Tomas Morato a visit.  We usually go out for some eats but that day was special it was eats then pamper. =D

Nuat Thai Tomas Morato is located at the corner of Scout Limbaga and Tomas Morato just beside Congo Grille.  It was also opposite Cerchio Grill & Lounge.  Although the signage is located at the lower level, the spa occupies two floors to cater to their clients demands.

 

Since the first floor was full of clients, we were only able to view the second floor.  It looked clean, elegant and cozy like a luxurious spa.  We were told that celebrities frequent there too.  As we glanced on their price list, we found out that they had a wide range of services for an affordable price.

The boys were easy to please.  They wanted an aromatherapy massage and that's it.  But for us ladies, we wanted to avail a lot more.  Studying all day has made my back ache so I wanted to enjoy a full body massage.  I also want a body scrub.  I intended to get some natural scrub by the beach last summer but Kurt and I couldn't fit it on our schedule.  My girl friends also want to avail of a variety of services.  We were all having a hard time deciding when they told us that they have a "Make Your Own Spa Experience" promo package.

We were all delighted because for 700 php or 1,150 php, we could already avail of three different services.  We've been to other spas before and for an ambiance offered especially the partitioning of the rooms, it usually costs a thousand for a body massage alone.

To aid our decision, they had this little bottles were we could sample the smell of their scrubs.  After a few minutes, we told them our options.

I chose the following package: (1,150 php - That's 150 php savings!)

• Asian Espresso Detox Body Ritual (600 php)
• 1 Hour Swedish Massage (350 php)
• Asian Espresso Detoxifying Foot Paraffin (350 php)

On the other hand, Berylle availed of a somewhat similar package: (1,150 php - That's 190 php savings!)

• Royal Contour Body Ritual (650 php) 
• 1 Hour Swedish Massage (350 php)
• Orly Manicure and Pedicure (340 php)

My friend Sumi availed a different package:  (700 php - That's 80 php savings!)

• Pomegrate Dead Sea Salt Foot Ritual (300 php)
• 1 Hour Thai Foot Massage (250 php)
• Kleancolor Manicure and Pedicure (230 pp)

After a few minutes, we were individually escorted to our own rooms where our pampering session awaits us.  We entered into the stoney steps passing by several partitioned rooms.  

 

Some of the rooms have the flat bed for Thai massages which requires a lot of stretching.  While the other rooms have Swedish beds for the Swedish massage and body scrubs.  They also have rooms with salon chairs and lazy boy chairs for their hand, foot and nail services. 

Kurt was taken to a room with a flat bed for his Aroma Therapy Massage.  On the other hand, Berylle and I were taken to a room with plastic covered Swedish bed for our Body Scrub.

Aroma Therapy Massage (550 php)
The  Aroma Therapy Massage is a 1 hour and 30 min massagewith a mix of both Swedish Massage and Shiatsu. At the very end , a warm aromatic bean bag back massage was performed that soothed both the body as well as the mind. 

Asian Espresso Detox Body Ritual Kit

Asian Espresso Detox Body Ritual
My therapist named Siaska was very courteous.  She asked me if the temperature of the wet towel was okay with me and I affirmed.  Then, she applied some pressure and asked if that was also good with me and I likewise agreed.  As she proceeded, I found myself relaxed in a half nap as I floated away with the calming instrumental music resting my body over the soft bedding.  She first applied the cleanser gently and then the body scrub which was brushed all over my body.   Then, my entire body was moisturized and coated with a mask.  I was then wrapped and rolled for 20 mins.  Now I know what a sushi feels like... It was kind of comforting. =p

After my detox, I was led to the shower area where I washed the white mask off my skin and prepared for my Swedish massage.

1 Hour Swedish Massage
The same therapist performed my Swedish Massage.  This time, I found myself asleep except for the part where I felt some bone crunching.  After our massage, I was asked if I wanted some juice or tea and I chose the latter.

Asian Espresso Detoxifying Foot Paraffin 
After getting dressed, I was led to a room where the lazy boy chairs were for my foot paraffin.  This was my first time to try it.  My foot theraphist Len gently massaged my foot and dipped some part of it into a wet liquid to ask if the temperature was okay.  As I gave her the go signal, she continue to dip it into the clear  substance which I soon found out was the paraffin wax as my foot turned white with its coating.

Now this scenario looked familiar to me... Ever watched "Wanted" where Angelina Jolie would dip her whole body in the wax wherever she was wounded?  I never understood the reason for it until I researched using Nuat Thai Tomas Morato's FREE wifi about it while detoxifying. =D  It turns out that the paraffin treatment can help ease tense muscle and tissues making them heal faster and become softer.  It has been used since ancient Roman times too.

My feet was then plastic wrapped and clothed into a foot mitten.  And, it was left like so for about 20 minutes.

When Len came back, she removed the plastic and the paraffin wax from my foot as if it was a sock.  It was removed in one piece without any residue.

I couldn't believe how soft my feet was.  It felt like baby skin. It was so smooth and silky.  My feet also felt relieved free from all the walking and shoe pains.

As soon as I was finished, I checked out how my friend Berylle was doing and I suddenly envied her for her manicure.  It was beautifully done.

Nuat Thai Tomas Morato
277 Tomas Morato Avenue Corner Scout Limbaga Street, (Beside Congo Grille)
Quezon City, Philippines
(02) 413-1446
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Mini Movie Ticket Giveaway for Senior Year in SM MOA Cinema

Yabang Pinoy in its 8th year launches its PHmade project with a tag line "It's Worth Buying for".  It reminds us to think twice before spending.  

Also, save November 10- 11 2012 for the 8^th Global Pinoy Bazaar – a showcase of Filipino products made with 100% Filipino Love and Pride.  

And lastly, Yabang Pinoy will also have a screening of Senior Year at SM MOA Cinema 4 at 4 p.m.

Get a chance to win you and your friend a movie ticket by joining my mini-giveaway!!  I'll pick a winner tomorrow at 10 p.m.

Lakbay Norte 3 NPVB Media Tour Blogger Contest

Although I'm not a travel blogger, I love to travel if budget allows.  So when I discovered about the Lakbay Norte 3 NPVB Media Tour Blogger Contest, I decided to take my chances and join!

If you think you're the blogger they are looking for then send your application too and maybe you just might be the lucky winner.  Check here for more details

Join the AyosDito Connect & Win Promo

If you can recall, we've always been a happy online shopper and an online seller.  Remember when I shared about my aunt buying a car? (see previous entry)  Aside from that, we've also bought so many items in AyosDito like our dog, clothes, bags and more!  It can be anything under the sun.  Right now, I'm actually eyeing on a new DSLR Nikon D3100 for my blogging needs.  Cashcashpinoy.com is selling it for a discounted price of 25,999 php right now but at AyosDito it's priced only at 22,500 php.  What I love about shopping in AyosDito is as simple as typing what you need and then contacting the seller through their given information. How about you?  Care to share your bargain finds?  


We've also sold a lot of stuff in AyosDito like Laptop Bags, second hand cellphones, computer accessories and more.  The best thing about AyosDito is that you can post your ads and reach millions of viewers for FREE. 


As if finding awesome bargains online and placing your ads for FREE is not enough, there's also a chance to win gadgets and a grand prize of 1,000,000 php from AyosDito Connect & Win Promo.  

I don't know about you but we've already registered using our facebook accounts because who knows if our time to win is now.  We'll be posting as many ads in AyosDito as we can so we can soon so we can win the weekly 3 iPad 2's  and 2 Iphone 4's.  


In case you want to join the AyosDito Connect & Win Promo.  Here's more info: 
1. Register with AyosDito Connect. 

• To learn more about AyosDito Connect, please go to this link: http://www2.ayosdito.ph/support/form/0?ca=5_s&id=21&page=adc_about

2. How to earn entries:

• Registration    1
• Invite a friend 1 per approved and registered invite
• Share an ad     1 per Shared ad
• Be recommended  1 for every Recommend
• Post An Ad      10 per approved
• Like an ad      1 for every Liked ad

3. Prizes are 30 iPad 2’s, 20 iPhone 4’s and P1,000,000 in cash

• Weekly Draws - The following will be raffled off in 10 weekly draws:
• 3 iPad 2’s will be raffled off to all eligible Participants with valid raffle entries for the week
• 2 iPhone 4’s will be raffled off to all eligible Participants with valid raffle entries for the week
• Grand Draw
• P1,000,000 will be raffled off in the Grand Raffle on Week 10 of the promo

4. AyosDito Connect & Win Promo will run from August 29 to November 6, 2011.


Good luck!  Hope we can all be winners!

WIN a FREE Bluetooth In-Ear Headset From Crumpylicious Store

Have you heard of the Close Up Blackberry Contest?  Now you can double you're chance to win not only a blackberry phone but also a bluetooth in-ear headset from Crumpylicious Store!  

How to Join?

1. Be a fan of https://www.facebook.com/crumpyliciousstore

2. Go to https://www.facebook.com/CloseupPhilippines

3. Click https://www.facebook.com/CloseupPhilippines?sk=app_251343781571977

4. Enter your entry

5. Place #693BD# as your code

6. Comment that you joined or shared and tag Crumpyliciousstore

If the code wins, Crumpylicious Store will be raffling of the bluetooth in-ear 

headset among all its fans who commented to have joined or shared. 

Good luck!

Marriott Cafe Lunch Buffet at 50% off Until October 31

Last Saturday, I was invited by Anton of pusangkalye.net to visit Marriott Hotel.  To my surprise, it was for a lunch buffet at Marriott Cafe with a lot of great bloggers like Ruthilicious.  I've been a reader of her blog ever since my little sister introduced her blog to me as a great example.

We've often shopped and dined at Resort's World next door but it was my first time to visit Marriott Hotel.  Right at the entrance of Marriott Cafe was a dessert haven!  Although it was very tempting I had to restrain myself and start with the appetizers.  They had international cuisine selections so my dishes were mixed of those.

Appetizers

There were a lot of selections so I had to choose wisely.  (Based on the looks and the price =p)  For appetizer, I had some cold cuts like Smoked Salmon and Ham.  The Smoked Salmon is an expensive gourmet appetizer and a must try in every buffet!  It is rarely offered here in the Philippines so I'm glad it was available.  I also tried a sample of their wide range of Salad Selections like the one with Red Beets and the other one with Spicy Squid.  I also had a Thai Salad and a potato salad.  All the salads are good and interesting.  From the Japanese Section, I had Salmon Sashimi and Califronia Maki.  The Salmon Sashimi is so fresh and tasty.

Main Course
For my main course, I had a U.S. Rib Eye Steak with Pepper Corn Gravy and Potato Wedges and Small potatoes for side dish.  The U.S. Rib Eye Steak is delicious.  It was cooked medium well just the way I liked my steak cooked.  I also had some Roast Duck and my favorite Shrimp Dumplings ("hakaw") from the Chinese Section.  Both the Roast Duck and the Shrimp dumplings are good.  I had some Dory.  It was okay.  The didn't like the Chicken dish because it was baked and buttered.  I found it too oily.

Dessert

Sad to say I was already full when it was time for dessert.  I'm glad I made the right cake selection though. Everything was extraordinarily good especially the Opera Cake and the Tiramisu.  My least favorite was the one with the peach on top and soaked in condensed milk.

I tried their chocolate fondue by dipping a skewered slices of Kiwi Fruit.  It was nothing extraordinary.  I loved their Gelato!  I had the Lemon Sorbet and the Cheese with Langka and both were sensational.  It was light and mildly sweetened.

Blogger Friend's Plate
Check out the other blog's dishes!

Pusangkalye's Christmas Sweet Tooth Fiasco

Wentot's Chinese Affair

Chyng Reyes' Japanese Cusine Plate

Overall, we were was very satisfied with the buffet.  To be honest, I was surprised that Marriott Cafe had such a great buffet.  I believe the Marriott Cafe is at par with other five star hotels I've tried.  I highly recommend it.

Now is the best time to try Marriot Cafe.  To celebrate its second year anniversary, it is offering its lunch buffet at 50% off.  Imagine a 5-star food feast for only 875 php!  It comes with flowing iced tea too.

P.S. I'm considering coming back there so please recommend more dishes for me to try the second time around.=)

DISCLAIMER: In case you noticed all the watermarks are of "Tsinoy Foodies".  We have decided that this blog could no longer cater for our love for food so we made a new blog focused only in FOOD.  Hope you can support it as well.

Libreng Ngiti

Libreng Ngiti (free smile)

Kahit sa gitna ng kahirapan

ika'y makapagbibigay ng kasiyahan

hindi kelangan ng oras o salapi

para sa isang minuto mong ngiti

This is my first ever post in Filipino.  I hope this is not the longest one I'll ever write.=p I joined the SMILE qoutes contest not to win but because I love the message.  I wish everyone can remind us every time to smile.  At the same time, being smiled at always gives us a pleasant feeling.  This simple wish inspired me in making my quote.  Thanks to the sponsors of SMILE Quotes Contest : Field of Dreams, Alohagems on Squidoo, ISP101 at from the dungeOn.