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November 05, 2024

Parking at Park N Fly

We used to park our car at Park N Fly before but for convenience, we went back to NAIA parking kasi literal na magpark and fly ka na lang. Unlike in Park N fly na maghintay pa kami ng airport shuttle.


But last month, NAIA announced the new parking rates, from PHP300 to PHP1,200 for overnight rates. Waah! That is so expensive so nastress ako bigla because we will be flying to Melbourne, Australia. We live outside Metro Manila so mahirap magcommute. 


I was contemplating kung saan ba kami makakamura because NAIA parking is no longer an option. My choices are: 

1. Rent a van 
2. Take Ube Express P2P Bus 
3. Park N Fly 

But my husband chose the Park N fly so nagbabalik loob na kami sa Park N Fly. My husband immediately made a reservation online. 50% downpayment to reserve a slot. 

Note: 
  • Park ‘N Fly has a minimum rate of ₱595 (VAT Inclusive) for the first 24 hours, and then a rate of ₱24.79 (VAT Inclusive) for each hour after that. For the purpose of rate calculations, a fraction of an hour is considered to be a full hour. Parking rates are subject to change without prior notice. 
  • Park ‘N Fly offers a 5% discount for customers who avail of parking for 7 days or more, and a 10% discount for customers who avail of parking for 30 days or more. 
  • Park ‘N Fly Free Shuttle Service provides free transportation from Park ‘N Fly to, from, and between the four (4) airport terminals. 
  • Customers should allot at least 30 minutes on top of their regular schedules when checking into Park ‘N Fly. 
During our trip, we left early because we knew that there was an additional 30-minute to 1-hour waiting time at the Park N Fly. Based on our experience, from the time we arrived, we waited for 40 minutes for the airport shuttle service. 


Park N Fly has new building na pala, doon kami pinapunta ng guard. The office is much bigger and may Convenience Store & Pasalubong Center




They also offer “Complete vehicle maintenance and repairs, including detailing/cleaning packages available”. My husband availed the car wash kaya shining and shimmering ang sasakyan namin pag-uwi. 


Upon arrival, after claiming our luggage my husband called Park N Fly Shuttle Service to pick us up at Bay 6 - NAIA Terminal 1. I think we waited for 30 minutes before the airport shuttle service arrived.

Park N Fly 
Mia Road Corner Domestic Road Airport, 
Pasay City Philippines 1301 

Contact Nos. 
8854-9302 to 04 and 8852 1946 to 48 
0918-991-0000

May 07, 2024

Shopping at Doyle and Furnham Store

Hello May! No blog for a week because we’re still adjusting to our new home. Yes, we finally moved in so we’re still busy unpacking and organizing our stuff. It feels like forever parang hindi natatapos ang paglilipat. Hindi pa namin nalilipat lahat ng gamit but it can wait naman since hindi naman essentials yung mga naiwan sa kabilang bahay like Christmas decor, books, toys and others. 

I miss blogging and sa dami ng gusto kong iblog hindi ko alam kung ano uunahin. I checked my previous posts so I already shared Uratex and Mandaue Foam so this time Doyle and Furnham naman. 

I discovered this store last year and I learned that this company is a hotel supplier. Doyle and Furnham provide stuff like bed sheets, towels, pillows, and others to hotels, resorts, and hospitals. It was the year 2020 when the owner decided to extend their product to consumers so people like us could buy quality bed sheets, towels, bath mats, bath robes, and other stuff that we commonly use if we stay in a hotel. 

You can purchase their products on Doyle and Furnham's website, Shopee, Lazada, Foodpanda, Edamama, and their physical store which is located at Gate 3 Plaza, Taguig. 


I was happy when I learned about this store because whenever we stay in a 5-star hotel or resort, nacucurious talaga ko kung saan ba binibili yung mga bedsheets and pillows. So finally, may mabibilhan na rin.

Sleep is life so I really invest in bed, pillows, and good quality bed sheets. I tried different brands na rin kaso ang hirap maghanap ng white sheets na same sa hotel. Doyle and Furnham sheets are made of hypoallergenic material, high-grade Pakistani Cotton, 300 Thread Count (100% Cotton), and OEKO-TEX certified free of harsh chemicals.

For the past several months, I’ve been reading and hearing good reviews about their products pero hindi pa ko makabili because I know that we are buying a new bed. So after buying a bed from Uratex and a bed frame from Mandaue Foam, it is time to buy bed sheets and pillows.  

Since the price is not cheap, I wanted to visit their store so I could personally see and feel the products. I searched for the operating hours and nakita ko 9AM but we arrived around 10AM, parking is limited so ang tagal namin naghintay bago makapag-park. The store is still closed so I checked their Facebook page and I found out na 11AM pala ang store opening. Yung office pala nila ang 9AM. Toink! 

But the guard told us, try daw namin tawagan kasi kapag alam nila na may customer, binubuksan naman nila ng maaga. So my husband called a few times, nung una wala pa sumasagot, I think on our third try may sumagot na and yun nga nagpunta na sila sa store. It was around 10:30AM pa lang so we were happy na hindi na kami maghihintay pa ng 11AM. 




The store is just small, buti na lang kami lang ang nandoon so hindi masikip and naassist kami ng maayos. I already knew what I wanted so hindi naman mahirap mamili. I purchased the Starter Set + additional Pillow Cases, Duvet Comforter Set + additional Duvet Cover, Goose Down Pillow + Large Pillow Cases, and their new product which is the Summer Bliss Collection. 



The advantage of buying from the store is, makukuha mo agad yung products, also yung ibang wala sa website, pwede mo maorder basta meron materials. Like goose down pillow, nakabili ako sa store pero wala sa website. 

The only products that are available at the store are the Summer Bliss Collections and the rest, hinintay namin magawa and madeliver from their factory which is just a few minutes walk from their store, so mainit-init pa yung bedsheets nung nareceived namin. I love their packaging, hindi plastic so I can reuse it. 


The store also provides complimentary drinks while waiting, they offer coffee, tea or softdrinks. 



I already ordered when the staff informed me na meron sila freebie if we purchased PHP10K above and dahil marami daw ako binili and first buyer din ako sa Summer Bliss Collection, may free tumbler pa ako. I checked their website, ang mahal din pala nung Scented Candle and Room & Linen Spray na freebies sa amin. 



After buying, nagworry ako kasi nalimutan ko na 11 inches nga pala yung bed namin so bitin yung nabili ko sa Doyle and Furnham but I felt relieved nung nilagay ko na siya sa bed namin. Yes, bitin siya pero hindi naman halata and natatakpan din naman ng duvet. So far, hindi umaangat yung bed sheets kahit bitin. 



We have duvet and comforter na rin before pero bumili pa rin ako so I can compare and feeling nasa hotel nga yung duvet infill nila. Iba rin yung fabric and stitches. If I have the budget, I will replace my son’s duvet too. So far, I am satisfied with my purchase. 


Duvet Cover 

Hypoallergenic material 
Made with high-grade Pakistani Cotton 
300 Thread Count (100% Cotton) 
Hotel Quality 
OEKO-TEX is certified free of harsh chemicals 
Built to last and backed by a 1-year limited warranty 

Duvet Infill: 

100% Cotton down-proof fabric 233TC percale white 
Down alternative 0.98D microfiber siliconized 350gsm 
Double-needle stitching with white piping 
White 


As I mentioned, I also purchased the Summer Bliss Collection, I chose Oceanside and Midnight Summer. This is cheaper but it is made of microfiber polyester. 

6-Piece Set Material: 
100% Microfiber Polyester 
Each set comes with a free pouch 

Includes:  
1 Fitted Sheet 
1 Flat Sheet 
4 Pillow Cases - Standard (20 x 30 inches)

Next time, I will try their online store naman. I hope may freebies pa rin. :)

April 30, 2024

Shopping at Bee Happy Crafts Store: Clearance Sale

For the past several days, I have been busy packing, unpacking, and organizing my mini craft room. I’m so exhausted but at the same time happy because finally, I already have my own space. I will share about it in a separate post because I’m not yet finished moving my craft supplies, tools, and machines to our new house. 



Speaking of craft supplies, over a week ago I had a chance to visit the Bee Happy Crafts store in Caloocan because I attended the Bee Happy Crafts 12th Anniversary Party. The store is more than 60km away from our place so it was a long drive, thanks to my husband and son who accompanied and patiently waited for me until the party ended. 



And because it was my first time, I spent my time checking the Clearance Sale section. Ang dami nakasale pero nagfocus ako sa stamps, embossing folders, and paper na hindi available sa Clerance Sale sa website nila. I love clearance sales because I can score items at a perfect price, sharing the items that I got. 

Lawn Fawn Celebration Scripty Saying PHP250 (PHP780) 
Lawn Fawn Chit Chat PHP250 (PHP780) 
Avery Elle Numbered Balloons PHP250 (PHP775) 
Lifestyle Crafts Tea Party Embossing FolderPHP250 (PHP499) 
The Project Life Southern Weddings Embossing Folders PHP200 (PHP395) 
Precious Marieke The Nature of Christmas Embossing Folder PHP200 ($6.99) 
Shimelle Sparkle City 6x8 Paper Pad PHP250 ($6.99) 




Some items have no original price stickers so I have to search for their price online so I have an idea of the price difference. I still have a long must-buy list from their clearance sale, budget na lang kulang. I just hope, hindi ako maubusan. Hehehe! 


“Crafting empties my wallet but fills my soul”

April 29, 2024

Shopping at Mandaue Foam Las Piñas City

For the last several days, we’re spending most of our time in our new house, parang hindi matapos-tapos yung paglilipat at pag-aayos. Pagod na pagod na yung katawang lupa ko kakapack, unpack at organize pero wala naman ibang gagawa kaya push lang.

This week, back to online classes ulit ang anak ko so I will take advantage of this time to blog habang may stable internet pa kami. After class, maglilipat ulit kami ng gamit. If money is not an issue, parang gusto ko na lang lumipat at bumili na lang lahat ng bago pero masakit na nga sa bulsa yung pagbili namin ng ibang gamit sa bahay. Hehehe! 

Anyway, I mentioned in my other post that we did not buy a bed frame at Uratex Alabang Showroom so we visited the Mandaue Foam Store in Alabang. Feeling ko kasi mas marami mabibili doon kaysa sa Sta. Rosa branch nila. I’m also thankful na meron sila sale during our visit kasi laking tipid din yung 30% off discount. I think the sale is until May 12, 2024 so if you are planning to buy something, visit their store. 




We purchased a sofa set, dining set, bed frame, coffee table, lights, and ironing board. Some of the items that we purchased were not available so it took them two weeks to deliver all the items. We paid PHP3,050 for the delivery fee, ang mahal pero inisip ko na lang, wala naman bayad yung pag-assemble. They just delivered the items yesterday and will return to assemble the dining set, bed frame, and coffee table later. 

Update: Scheduled time is 4-6PM. The installers (two persons) arrived quarter to 6PM and finished around 7:30PM. 






Just like our last visit, they still have complimentary drinks for the client. Hindi ko ito napansin sa Sta. Rosa branch nila, I will check nga on my next visit.

Mandaue Foam Las Piñas City  
487 Alabang Zapote Road 
Brgy. Almanza Uno 
(02) 556 5621 or (02) 556 6086

April 26, 2024

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April 25, 2024

Shopping at Uratex Alabang Showroom

This month is pretty hectic na hindi ako napipirmi sa bahay sa dami ng alis, kung kailan naman napakainit, na gusto ko lang magkulong sa room. But I’m thankful for the holidays and online classes kasi nakakaalis kami na hindi kailangan magleave ni hubby or mag-absent ng anak ko. 

Today I am taking a break from packing, cleaning, and unpacking our stuff. We’re slowly moving our stuff to our new house, ang ginagawa ko per room so para hindi overwhelming pero nakakapagod pa rin, Malapit ko na matapos yung sa kitchen, ang naiwan na lang dito yung every day na ginagamit pa talaga namin. Ilang rooms pa tatapusin ko, Waah! 

This month, we’ve visited several home and furniture stores, including Uratex Alabang Showroom. How time flies, it is more than a decade na pala since we bought our bed at Mandaue Foam Store. Our present bed is still okay but we no longer want a queen-size bed and we want to try a new type of bed. 

Uratex has been around for 55 years and is one of our go-to brands. In fact, our first bed was from Uratex, if I remember correctly, Uratex Classic yun and wala pa 10k yung Queen size. That bed was still okay pero pinamigay na lang namin kasi we wanted a thicker bed so we bought the Gala Bed Chiropractic at Mandaue Foam.



Uratex Alabang Showroom 

After more than a decade of using our bed, it is time for a change. We visited the Uratex Alabang Showroom so we could personally see and try their beds. They have several bed collections depending on your budget and preference. They have Uratex Classic, Trill Collection, Perfect Serenity Collection, Senso Memory Collection, Orthocare Collection, and Premium Touch Collection. 


They have a designated room where you can try these beds, yung room na meron pampatulog na background music and dim light pa talaga. Bibigyan ka pa ng staff ng pillows para feel na feel mo na talagang matulog. 



There are so many choices but we chose the Premium Touch Collection. Our options are Uratex Premium Touch Viscoluxe Mattress, Uratex Premium Touch Sublime Mattress, and Uratex Premium Touch Cozy Latex Mattress. After trying the 3 beds, we purchased the latter, the price depends on the size of the bed. 

Premium Touch Cozy Latex Mattress Price

Single - PHP26, 899.75 
Double - PHP31,199.75 
Full Double - PHP33,399.75 
Queen - PHP36,599.75 
King - PHP48,399.75 

The Premium Touch Cozy Latex distinctively luxuriates in reassuring comfort, allowing a cool and soothing feeling all day and all night. 

* Made of Smart Reflex® pocket springs that cleverly adjust to the body’s every move. 
* The top layer features natural latex that is naturally elastic and highly resilient adapting to the movement of the body, correcting spinal alignment, and promoting good blood circulation and pressure relief. 
* Uses mattress cover made from Tencel®, a natural cellulosic fiber that regulates moisture and body temperature. 
* Treated with Sanitized® which effectively protects against the growth of bacteria, odor, mildew, and dust mites, keeping the mattress clean and hypoallergenic. 
* Power Edge® support foam provides a supportive seating edge. 
* Trusted and approved by the Philippine Orthopaedic Association. 

We only purchased the bed kasi wala kami na gustuhan na bed frame. The bed is out of stock so we need to wait and it was delivered after 8 days. We only paid PHP340 for the delivery fee, sana all ganyan lang delivery fee, ang mahal kasi sa iba. In addition, they gave us two complimentary pillows. 


Also, may complimentary drinks sila sa showroom so habang naghihintay kami ng turn namin sa cashier, busy kami sa pag-inom. 


We haven’t tried the bed yet but I’m crossing my fingers that we’ve made the right choice kasi ang mahal ng bed ha. Hanggang senior years na itong bed na ito. Hehehe! 

Uratex Alabang Showroom 
Km.23 East Service Rd. 
SSHW Bo.Cupang Muntinlupa 
Contact Number: 09178334195 / 0917 5799284

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February 03, 2024

How to Get Professional-Looking Nails At Home

Having beautiful nails doesn't have to come with a ridiculous price tag. Although going to the salon and having an expert give you the full treatment can be a great excuse to indulge yourself, you can also achieve professional-looking nails with a bit of ingenuity and investment. If you are prepared to learn new skills and purchase a few essentials, you can imitate a professional manicure from the comfort of your home. 


Nurture a Healthy Canvas 

Before you attempt professional-looking nails, you will need to make sure your nails are in their best condition. Part of this involves maintaining your overall well-being so that your nails are strong and healthy. Here's how to care for the health of your nails: 

* Make sure you aren't lacking any essential vitamins in your diet, as vitamin deficiency can cause your nails to change thickness, texture, and color;
* Don't cut your nails too short, as this can damage the underlying skin; 
* Break bad habits such as nail biting or chewing the skin of your fingers. Applying polish and coating to nails when the fingers are bitten is painful and unsanitary. 

Practice the Basic Skills 

Understanding the basics will set you up for learning more complicated nail techniques in the future. Knowing how to prepare your nails for treatment is a useful place to start. These are the basic preparation steps: 

* With completely dry nails, gently file the rough edges down
* Next, soak your nails so the cuticles are moisturized. 
* Gently push back your cuticles, but don't clip them as they are important barriers against infection;
* Apply a base coat before starting with your more elaborate designs. 

Use the Right Products 

It's hard to go wrong with a single polish color applied plainly to each nail, but this doesn't scream professional even if it doesn't look bad. For impressive nails, you will need to invest in the right tools and supplies for the job. Retailers like igelbeauty.com offer professional-grade products such as nail lamps, pigments, and other nail supplies. You will be more likely to achieve professional-looking results with high-quality products. 

Take Your Time 

With each step of the process, be sure to use a steady hand and your full attention. Focus on performing each task slowly and carefully for results that perfectly match your vision. No one gets it perfect straight away. The first few times you try to give yourself the perfect professional manicure might turn out looking amateur. It takes time to learn new skills, especially ones involving minute precision and understanding various chemical interactions. 

A fresh set of perfectly manicured nails is a uniquely pleasant sensation. Going to the nail salon with a few friends and making a day out of it will always be fun, but if you ever want to keep your nails looking their best without spending too much money, becoming your own nail tech is the way to go. With the skills and tips listed above, you can now give yourself professional treatment without the painful price.

January 23, 2024

Philippine Passport Renewal for Minors

My son and I renewed our passports before the pandemic happened and this year, his passport is nearing its expiration date na. Ang bilis lang talaga ng panahon, we were supposed to renew his passport last Christmas break pero nagkasakit nga kami so hindi natuloy. 

So this month, I searched about Passport Renewal for Minors kasi every time naman na nagrerenew kami, lagi may bago. Like this year, nasa Festival Mall na pala yung DFA NCR South, wala ng Saturday appointment and I can pay online na rin, before kasi nagBayad Center pa kami. 

I want to renew his passport as soon as possible because I know na mahirap makakuha ng appointment and ayaw ko naman maabutan pa ng expiration, what if need namin umalis. So I’ve been checking my son’s class schedule and DFA schedule so I can book an appointment. 

I checked the different DFA sites and I narrowed down my choices to these sites. 

DFA NCR South - Festival Mall, Muntinlupa City 
Dasmariňas - SM City Dasmariňas 
San Pedro Laguna - Temporary Off-Site Passport Service 

But after checking their calendars, San Pedro Laguna site ang marami available na dates. Yung DFA NCR South, February na ang earliest pero sa San Pedro Laguna, I can book for the second week of January. My son has two days offline classes kaso si hubby naman ang hindi pwede mag Vacation Leave. Good thing half day lang sila kapag exam so tinapat ko doon yung appointment niya. 


How to Schedule and Pay for Your DFA Passport Appointment Online 

2. Check the box “I have read and understood the instructions and information on this page…”
3. Choose an Individual Appointment or Group Appointment 
4. Choose your Preferred Site 
5. Check the box “I have read, understood, and agree to the above conditions”
6. Choose the date and time 
7. Fill out Personal Information, Family Information, Application Information, and Contact Information
8. Choose the Processing Type. Wala naman ibang option kundi Special Processing 

Special Processing PHP1,200 

9. Choose payment method 

EPayment - pay via Maya 
Debit/Credit Card 
Over the Counter Payment - via Bayad Center Accredited Merchant 

10. Choose Pick-up or Courier 

PHP150 - for courier service 

I chose pick-up and the designated passport pick-up location is at DFA NCR South at Festival Mall. 

I chose a debit/credit card and the amount I paid is PHP1,250. The passport processing fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Passport Fee is PHP950 
PRF Fee is PHP250 
Convenience Fee PHP50 

11. Check email and print the attached application forms and email confirmations. (A4-size paper)

Requirements Needed for Passport Renewal of Minor 

1. Confirmed Online Appointment 
2. Accomplished Application Form 
3. Personal Appearance of minor applicant and either parent or authorized adult companion 
4. Current ePassport with a photocopy of the data page 
5. A Marriage Certificate is required if only one parent is accompanying the child. 

If parents are unmarried, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) executed by the Mother will be required if she is not accompanying the child 
If a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is executed abroad, it must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate Original and photocopy of proof of filiation and/or guardianship 

6. Passport or Valid Government-issued ID of either parent with one (1) photocopy  
7. School ID (if applicable) 

The PSA Birth Certificate was not on the list pero sinama ko kasi yung last na renewal namin, hinanap pa e. I photocopied the PSA certificates and sinama ko pa rin yung original PSA certificates. Kinuha nila both photocopy of birth and marriage certificates, pero yung photocopy ng school ID ng anak ko hindi. 



Also, niremind ko si hubby na huwag pabutasan yung passport, kapag claim na lang namin ng passport saka butasan. Valid pa yung passport so we can still use it habang wala pa yung new passport. We can claim his passport after 2 weeks. 

January 04, 2024

Books I’ve Read in Year 2023

Happy New Year! It’s the 4th day of the year 2024 but I am just starting to reflect on what happened to me in the year 2023. As usual, I am always late when it comes to this thing but at least, nagagawa ko pa rin. Hehehe! 

No more Christmas tree and decorations in our house para maka move forward na tayo sa holiday. To start, I will share the 4 books that I finished last year. This is better compared to the year 2022 because I finished one book in one quarter. 

1. You Belong by Belong Tour 
2. A Generous Life: 10 Steps to Living a Life Money Can’t Buy by David Green with Bill High
3. Life is a Gift: Treasure Each Day by Ellen Banks Elwell 
4. Unwrapping the Greatest Gift “ A Family Celebration of Christmas” by Ann Voskamp 

The “Unwrappping the Greatest Gift” is the last book that we’ve read. Yes, this is an Advent book so my son and I read this book from Dec 1 to Dec 25. It is a nice book and I got it from my mom during our last visit to Norway but it was only last year that I remembered it. Hirap talaga kapag nakatago lang ang mga books. Anyway, I plan to reread this every December.
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