Posts made in June, 2010
Rajo Laurel’s Tree Bag Project
Socially responsible businesses Rags2Riches and The Anthill Fabric Gallery worked together with designer Rajo Laurel on a unique project geared towards saving the environment. The Tree Bag Project is a collection of tote bags designed by Rajo Laurel and crafted by the women of Payatas, the weavers of Bagued, Abra, and the wood craftsmen of Pardo, Cebu. When you purchase a Tree Bag at the...
Read MoreOrganic Insect Repellent from Human Heart Nature
Aside from the flood and traffic, the rainy season has one more thing to inflict upon us – malaria and dengue-causing mosquitoes. Protect yourself and your child with an organic insect repellent like Human Heart Nature‘s new citronella bug spray. Not only is it completely safe and effective; it’s also free from the harsh, toxic chemicals found in conventional insect...
Read MoreSpartacus: Blood and Sand
I love historical movies and TV shows because they allow me to experience a time period I can only picture in my head. Added bonus if the historical movie/TV show in question is action-packed and bloody! So you can just imagine how thrilled I was when the hit TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand finally hit Asia. Produced by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead series, Spiderman), Robert Tapert (The...
Read MoreMango Sale
I passed by a Mango store last weekend and got lured in by an evil evil sale. Mango is slashing prices down up to 50% off! Dresses are still quite expensive at P1,900+ but tops are selling for more reasonable-ish prices. Check it out while bargains are still abound! Sale ends on June...
Read MoreFlawless + Beauty and Butter Blog Contest
Flawless Aesthetic Clinic and nail salon Beauty and Butter are giving away generous prizes to participating bloggers in their latest contest! All you have to do is write five blog posts about any of their services before July 30. For details on contest mechanics, check out this entry on the Flawless and Beauty and Butter Blog...
Read MoreTopshop and Topman Back to School Sale
Once you get your hands on your new school ID, I suggest you head over to Topshop and take advantage of their back to school sale. Students who present their valid school ID get 10% off on regular-priced items. And yes, there’s something for the men too! Present your school ID and get a 10% discount on clothes from Topman. Both back to school sales end on June 30,...
Read MoreKFC The Sweet Escape Photo Contest
If you were given P400,000 and the chance to go anywhere you want in the world, where would you go? Take a photo and show it to KFC, and you just might win the dream vacation of a lifetime through their Sweet Escape Photo Contest. All you have to do is take a photo of you and your friends enjoying a refreshing glass of KFC Krushers. The twist – make it look as though the photo were taken...
Read MoreVNC’s Ode to Shoe Contest
How often do you buy shoes? I buy one every couple of months, but if I could get a pair every month for free, I wouldn’t turn down that opportunity! You can get the chance to win an entire year’s supply of VNC shoes if you enter their Ode to Shoe art contest! All you have to do is make a hi-resolution vector artwork measuring 5″ (L) x 6.5″ (H) which goes with the theme:...
Read MoreWoman Team Run by Lactacyd
Photo by Noelle What better way is there to celebrate good health and womanhood than an all-woman run? If you and your sisters or friends enjoy running to stay fit, form a team of three or four girls and join this year’s Lactacyd Woman Team Run. This event is an all-woman team relay for girls aged 18 to 35. Each team will be running a combined distance of 21k. The first runner will...
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