WISHLIST: ITEM #2

Got really busy the past few days. And hopefully, my new endeavor will bear fruit really soon (fingers crossed!).

Now, am back to my wishlist. And since item number 1 was about cooking, well, item number 2 is also about cooking. I will soon receive my new cookbooks. So might as well wish for new cookware, too! Hahaha!

When I was still younger, I loved watching CSI, Apprentice, Amazing Race much more than watching shows on the Lifestyle Network. But a few years back, I got hooked initially with Rachael Ray's 30-minute meals...and then there were the various home makeover shows...then Giada's Everyday Italian, The Iron Chef...and now, I am hooked on the Lifestyle Network! How I envy their labor of love. And the Network fuelled a lot of my wants -- I want to get to do that. I want to cook just like her, etc.



And nowadays, whenever I watch Rachael's show, how I envy the stuff that she gets to cook with! She now has this spoonula thingy, which are in bright, wonderful colors: green, orange, yellow, etc. And I searched her website to get the pictures of the stuff that I wanted.


Daddylove and I also have been wanting to buy a pepper mill. But the ones that we have been seeing are also pretty expensive. So I thought: might as well put it in my list. Who knows, someone generous might stumble upon this and get me one! Haha!

And last, I also want a food processor. I would have used the picture that had a pink one. But I wouldn't want my kitchen to look too feminine. Because as I said a few blogs back, Daddylove is the better cook between us. So, instead of favoring an all-pink kitchen, I am using happy, vibrant colors instead.

You know what, since I started thinking about my list I also thought that well, it ain't bad to make a list and never get any of the items. At least the list will come in handy when thinking of stuff that I would like to buy for myself. :)

Gift-giving Part III

And my vote for my favorite mall goes to... RIVERBANKS MALL! I know I'll get in trouble if I say (again) that one of the best part of residing in Marikina is getting to shop at the Riverbanks Mall. I got a bit in trouble when I said this out loud in front of my husband. Hihihi... Well, the shopper in me was talking. Not me the wife. Anyway, am trying to rationalize.

I love window-shopping here first if I intend to buy something. Because more often than not, the prices here are way cheaper than mall prices (even during a sale). How come? OUTLET STORES abound, my dears! So if you're not looking for the latest in fashion clothing and just wanted to purchase a new pair of pants, polos, sports outfit and gear, dresses, children's outfits, etc. Go to Riverbanks Mall. Check out their styles first. Who knows, you might come out with three paper bags instead of one! The outlet stores here are on sale all-year round. Yep, you read that right. Well, there are seasons wherein discounts are bigger than their usual days. Be it just on 20% discount, nevertheless, a sale price is way better than not getting any discount.

The mall isn't the likes of Megamall or Trinoma, ok? It isn't as fancy as that. But it's air-comditioned and clean. It has SM grocery, tiangge, and other stalls, too. The outlet stores are: Folded and Hung, Guess, Nike, Van Heusen, Mossimo, Converse, New Balance, and lots more. See you there guys!

Gift-giving Part II

The warehouse sale that I mentioned in my previous blog is still on!

And I have two more warehouse sales to talk to you about. Gingersnaps and Just G is holding a warehouse sale until December 29th. Open from 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Closed on holidays. It's in Brgy. Maybunga (I hope I got that right), Pasig City. Beside Pasig General Hospital, RTU and after the Rainforest Park. Mimi and I went to buy gifts for my nieces and nephews. What we did wrong was going there in the afternoon. The place was already a mess! Most of the clothes are already on the floor. It's almost closing time when we got there. So I guess the staff are just waiting for the store to close before they start re-arranging everything. I suggest that if you are interested, go there in the morning. When everything's still in order. Also, we were told that in the morning, they replenish the supplies. Polo shirts for boys cost around 150 and pants around 180. They have clothes for infants, girls, teens and pregnant ladies. I was even thinking of buying some maternity clothes, just in case I get to conceive next year (as planned and with God's blessings). But they say that's thinking too far ahead. Anyway, I heard that this warehouse sale happens every year, around the same date.

Are you a techy person? Or have you been saving up to buy some appliances? LG is also holding a warehouse sale from December 8 to December 13. Incidentally, you'll be passing by the LG warehouse before getting to Gingersnaps. I bet going to Pasig next week will be well worth the trip. Just be ready to bring cash. HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!

And by the way, I will be posting a part III which will feature my favorite mall. Why is it my favorite? Because most of the stores there are on sale all year round! So don't forget to check my blog in the coming days.

Gift-giving: Budget style

With the Christmas season comes gifts, new clothes, shoes, etc. And in staying true to the tradition, it's time to start buying gifts, especially now that most (if not all) have received their 13th month pay. Of course, with the global financial crisis, we can't afford to be extravagant gift-givers. So, how do we buy gifts that are of good quality but wouldn't leave us with countless of sleepless nights thinking, "How the heck am I going to survive for the next month?" Or "How will I pay off my credit card debts?" Not positive thoughts for the start of the year, right?

I know lots of people would troop to Divisoria and Greenhills (well, I also wanted to go there!). But the downside of buying stuff there is that we are not sure of the quality. I have bought some shirts worth pHp 75 to 100 only to find out that after being washed twice, I have used up the value of my shirt. Sad but true! And definitely, I won't be buying the same thing to give as gifts.

Nowadays, it would be best for us to create the gift, rather than buy it. It is cheaper and the effort put into making it gives more value. But how about for those who would rather buy than make? Well, I have found the right places to shop for gifts not just for others but for yourself as well.

Yesterday, Daddylove and I decided to window shop for possible gifts. We headed to the SM Marikina City. But before going there, we passed through a warehouse sale for Mendrez, Trod, Diesel and Unlisted. The cheapest pair of ladies' high-heeled sandals was priced at pHp100. Wow, not bad! Of course these designs were last season but they are not outdated. They also had rubber shoes for guys and gals alike. Unfortunately, I found fewer stocks compared to the ones that I saw last Saturday. For all those who want to go see for yourselves, it's just along Bayan-Bayanan Avenue, before you reach the Fire Station. Hopefully, more pairs are still available.

I have two more warehouse sales in my list aside from my favorite mall. But first, I need to study for an important exam. Tomorrow, I'll continue my list. See you then!

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