Win a Bonding Trip With Charmee's BFF Promo!

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Win a bonding trip with your BFF with Charmee's Ako'y Tiwala Sa'yo Promo.

Friday Munch Post: Improvised Strawberry-Melon Milk Shake

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It's Friday once again - Time for the weekend getaways and my Friday Much Post!

I found some left-over melons in our fridge! It was not in season so although they were pretty juicy, the taste wasn't as attractive enough to eat the pieces one by one. I wanted to make some Melon Juice but I wanted the meat shredded and not squared so it was too cumbersome for that.

I came up with Strawberry-Melon Milk Shake after thinking that maybe 2 fruits were healthier than 1. The milk would prevent osteoporosis and the shake can ward off the heat. It just made sense to do everything without spending anything.

Win a Trip to Singapore With The Metro Team!

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Are you a female? Aged 21 and above? If you are both, here's a chance to go on a holiday and win a 4D3N trip to Singapore with the Metro team and your friend!

Th!nk: Climate Change, Win a Reporting Trip to Cancun!

Share This on Twitter! Think about Climate Change, blog about it and get a chance to win a reporting trip to COP15 conference in Cancun!

Remember to blog in English. You also have to be aged 18 or older. A total of 18 prizes will be given away!

Pichur! Pichur! at Bubble Tea!

Share This on Twitter! I love pictures and I love Bubble Tea!!!

Presenting Pichur! Pichur! Win a Nikon S230 and Bubble Tea GCs with this photo contest! Submit your entries by November 20, 2010.

Nat Geo Live Curious T-Shirt Giveaway Contest

Share This on Twitter! Curious to know how to get an awesome bold-statement Nat Geo Live Curious shirt?

I happen to have an answer to this one.

What Can YOU Do To Help The Philippines? Online Contest

Share This on Twitter! I just spread the word through social media.

Jef Menguin is holding an online contest called, "Yes, I can help the Philippines!"

Friday Munch Post: Improvised Kimchi Rice!

Share This on Twitter! This blog is expanding by post! Thanks to Flow for the inputs and for encouraging me! I want to include my attempts at improvised cooking. Sometimes, you just can't find those darn ingredients or you just have to make do with what you have at home because you're too lazy to go to the supermarket.

I woke up late one afternoon and couldn't find any prepared and cooked food on the table for lunch. Here's what happened:

Chance to Win a Trip to China in Intrepid Travel!

Share This on Twitter! I want to go back and marvel at Iconic China! This time though I will take it all home with me.

Just answer three questions and you'll be on your way.

Here's the link:

Saving Tip # 4 - Traveling and Looking To Buy Souvenirs?

Share This on Twitter! Do we always have to buy tokens for our trips? I hope I'm not alone with this mindset (I grew up in this culture of mandatory pasalubongs and souvenirs). I have just stopped buying souvenirs that I just pick out of a store and have no real value to me when I go home. I am not encouraging others not to buy but do not just buy for the sake of not losing face. I am saying that if you aren't a collector, then stop yourself from buying things in your trips that will only be forgotten once you get home. I am saying that if you can't find a gift to take home or if you don't have time to buy then don't buy anything. Save that little money for your next trip and most importantly, save your memories.

Saving Tip # 3 - My Curb, Delay and Control Tactic; My Entry to the Cost-Cutting Tactics Contest

Share This on Twitter! I remember my mom told me these words once or twice when I was still learning to shop: "If you want something, buy it at that moment or you may end up regretting it when it's gone." It can become pretty easy to splurge too when you're spending someone else's money, be it your parent's or if you have a doting boyfriend or husband. That phrase has been stuck with me ever since and it was my shopping guide for the longest time (because it makes sense). I have struggled to deal with that habit especially during that shift when I was earning my own money as my conscience kept on torturing me to use my savings.

I am still a work in progress but I am better at controlling my impulses now than before. My trick: I intentionally let my poor memory get in the way and make it work to my advantage.

Plus Friends Through This Post and the Visayas Blogging Summit

Share This on Twitter! Okay, so I was doing some research on Iloilo bloggers (for my upcoming trip) and I came up with almost nothing in Blogger. I was too tired going through 400+ entries to extend my search in WordPress. It is a little discouraging to blog when you see that some just have one or two entries from two or three years ago and did not continue anymore. I even saw a handful with the same template I used here.

I want to encourage blogging because it is a free means to express yourself and your interests if you don't take into account the electricity and internet bills. This post is my way of encouraging myself to continue with what I started through blogging, to go even further by extending myself outwards and to take things to the next level.

I think that it is also worth mentioning that there is a Visayas Blogging Summit happening in Iloilo on November 27, 2010. The event is free if registered. The airfares are reasonable (Air Philippines being the cheapest) and the hotels don't cost that much (they have a partner hotel). The Iloilo tour is an added bonus (minimal fee I think) since you are already there. It's my chance of a lifetime since I do love traveling (My Travel Blog: Guiltless Getaways) with friends and meeting new ones in the process. I heard it's the first of its kind in the Visayas.

Here's the link for the summit:
http://www.visayasbloggers.com/
Here's the link for my travel blog:
http://guiltlessgetaways.blogspot.com

Are you attending? I want to meet other bloggers through this post!

Yellow Cab Weekly Giveaway

Share This on Twitter! Living in Manila? Jot down Yellow Cab's number: 789-9999. Can't remember? Just think of the joke about why 7 is afraid of 9 (For those who don't get it, it's because 7 ate(8) 9...then think that 7 ate a lot of 9s for the 9999-my version of the joke "Why is 7 SOoo afraid of 9?").

Now, like Yellow Cab and click the P500 GC contest link (draw starts October 22, 2010):

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454670203253&set=a.315107453253.150243.45558958253&ref=fbx_album

SkySenshi.Com Missha Freebies!

Share This on Twitter! SkySenshi.Com has some Missha freebies to give away. I want that lip palette!

Catch the two draws on October 19, 2010 and October 26, 2010 by joining now.

Here's the link:
http://www.skysenshi.com/2010/10/missha-giveaways.html

EarthlingGorgeous.Com Contest from Urban Living and Beyond!

Share This on Twitter! I have the space but I so need these prizes to keep myself organized.

EarthlingGorgeous.Com is having a contest with Urban Living and Beyond and they are giving away P500 worth of items. Don't fret, I could get away with TWO horizontal shoe organizers with that prize!!!

Here's the Before-Shot of my deep shoe space (there are still boxes inside aside from what you see):

This is the TARGET PRIZE:

I know I can fit TWO of those in my space without getting them dirtier with dust while they stay in shape without the boxes!

Here's the link if you want to join (until November 10, 2010):
http://www.earthlingorgeous.com/2010/10/space-saving-storage-solutions-by-urban-living-and-beyond.html

Makeupthoughts Giveaway!

Share This on Twitter! Make yourself ready and on-the go for free!

Makeupthoughts is having a Clinique and Origins Giveaway for her followers until November 1, 2010!

The Prizes:
A Clinique palette and an Origins lipgloss.

Here's the link:
http://makeupthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/09/clinique-and-origins-giveaway.html

She Walks In Beauty Free Giveaway!

Share This on Twitter! I love makeup, especially when they are in all-in-one and mini sizes!

She Walks In Beauty presents her giveaway contest for her followers until November 15, 2010.

The Prize:
Urban Decay's 24/7 Jackpot Glide-On Eye Pencils.
The set includes 9 mini eyeliners: El Dorado, Stash, Mildew, Electric, Binge, Ransom, Rockstar, Gunmetal, and Whiskey. It also includes a full-sized pencil in Zero.

Here's the link:

http://shewalksiinbeauty.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway.html

Saving Tip # 2 - Buy Things Strategically During a Sale

Share This on Twitter! Don't have the patience or the time or the stomach to rummage all the sale items in the pile in A store? Multiply that with a few more stores plus the crowd will leave you wishing that you shouldn't have come in the first place (especially when you can't seem to find anything to buy).

Saving Tip # 2: If you can't fight the urge not to buy, then do not torture yourself. Save yourself, however, from the headache, the regret and any ill-feelings by thinking of a specific article of clothing the night before. Start with "I need a top for my gimik next Saturday... then to I need a sleeveless top for my gimik next Saturday... and narrow it down further to I need a white sleeveless top for my gimik next Saturday and so on. This will help qualify your search in every pile that you find per store and it will feel like a treasure hunt for that best white sleeveless top (thus it will be more fun and not irritating). Ignore anything that is not a top, not white and is not sleeveless. If you don't find it, maybe it's not meant to be? You'll forget about it unless you really really need it.

Boy-Kuripot just came up with a listing for this payday weekend. Here's a chance to practice:
http://boy-kuripot.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-15-17-sales-promos.html

Free Izod Watches from SM Cinema

Share This on Twitter! SM Cinema will give away free limited edition IZOD watches for the first 200 SM Cinema Facebook Fans to register at the Grand Launch of Box Office Wheels at Mall of Asia this October 16, 2010. Registration starts at 1pm.


Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/SMCinema

Free Fossil Watches and Kate Spade Kikay Kit

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The 1st prize is a Fossil Ladies Watch.

The 2nd prize is a Fossil Ladies Watch.

The 3rd prize is a Kate Spade Kikay Kit.

Faye of Quicker8 is holding a blog contest. Send your entries before December 18, 2010.

Here's how:

http://www.quicker8.com/2010/10/faye-is-holding-blog-contest.html

Free Tickets to The Wedding Singer

Share This on Twitter! Music is part of my life and I love theatrical performances and broadway musicals. The Wedding Singer will be staged at the Meralco Theater from October 23 to November 14, 2010.

Lasapin.com will be drawing 2 lucky winners at random for those who will join the promo (until November 5, 2010). Promo mechanics are as follows:

1. Create a blog post about the promo with link to the original page in Lasapin.com.
2. Leave the permalink of your post at the comments section with your full name and valid e-mail address.
3. Go to Facebook.com and like their page.

Winners will be notified via e-mail.

How to Get Visa Fee Waivers to Taiwan

Share This on Twitter! Are you a Philippine passport holder? Normally, you would have to get a visa to go to Taiwan. Book that flight to Taiwan spontaneously while the fares are low and increase your pocket money by doing this! Check out my post on how you can travel to Taiwan without having to spend P2500 for a Taiwan visa. It is ideal to do this one month before departure.

Here's the link:
http://guiltlessgetaways.blogspot.com/2010/10/exemption-from-taiwan-visa-requirement.html

KLM Dream Destination Giveaway

Share This on Twitter! Last chance to declare your dream destination! KLM might just make your dreams come true. The promotion will end on October 18, 2010. Apparently, they have been giving 2 tickets every week since August. May they grant my dream to get healthier and fatter as I eat my way through Italy.

Don't forget to share your email address in Facebook.

Here's the link:
http://dreamworlddestinations.com/?ref=nf#/welcome

Know the Latest Stock Market Trends in CitisecOnline's Market Briefing

Share This on Twitter! Want to learn more about the Philippine Stock Market? CitisecOnline will be hosting the "biggest Market Briefing ever" on October 27, 2010 at Newport for free. Only CitisecOnline customers may register for this event (the link was sent by email) but I get to invite 5 more people (non-CitisecOnline) to go with me. The event is called The 2010 COL October Market Briefing - Riding the Bull with Growth Companies.

Reply here if you're interested. I need your full name, email address and mobile number.

Kythe Real Love Campaign

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I will share my love to the kids of Kythe by suggesting that we put up another helpful and proven program like Locks of Love and willingly donate our beautiful hair (which we will cut off anyway) so that we may heal the hearts too of those who have lost their self-esteem to cancer. It was the same effort that has been tested here for cleaning up the oil spill in beautiful Guimaras. We have the heart to help our country and our countrymen. The Real Love Campaign is existent now as proof. - This is my statement.

Don't do it just for the free T-shirt.

Here are the links:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=129931012792

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=112878228770535

Mang Inasal Facebook Promo

Share This on Twitter! I've been dying to eat at Mang Inasal with Boy-Kuripot. We never had the time but I guess now it can be delivered to our doorsteps, possibly for free if my luck has turned...

Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines?v=app_4949752878&ref=mf

Mabuhay Miles Member Details Update Raffle

Share This on Twitter! Looking for a way to increase your PAL mileage aside from spending all your money from traveling or buying stuff through your credit card? Everybody has a chance to earn this one through equal luck, that is, if you do it. Mabuhay Miles had just joined the bandwagon. All you have to do is to update your contact details until December 18, 2010!

Here's the link:
https://www.mabuhaymiles.com:443/program_news/promotions/pal_promotions/update_contacts.jsp

Well, if you're not yet a member, that's a different story. It's free. Click here:
https://www.mabuhaymiles.com/home/home.jsp

TLC Channel Experience of a Lifetime Contest

Share This on Twitter! No money to travel yet? Watch the all-new TLC Channel, formerly Discovery Travel and Living. I just saw what's it like to spend without caring in Dubai on TV. While you're at it, join the Experience of a Lifetime contest. The price is, obviously, an Experience of a Lifetime. I know it's all about luck but your eyes are slowly being opened to another part of the world at the same time.

Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/TLCsea?v=app_120948981290408

Well, I just submitted my entry. You need your cable operator and account details for this. Just watch for 3 days and you'll get all the passwords.

Let's Make Some Money

Share This on Twitter! Here's what I figured out. The best things in life are free if you are free to do it. Join me in this journey to make a little bit of money than I have and create more opportunities for myself. Remember: Money is not all cash.