World Vision Giveaway

Whether it’s for the tax deduction or the warm fuzzy feeling giving to others generates, most Americans plan to make a charitable donation over the holiday season. In fact, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they’ll donate between Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to a survey reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

With so many worthy causes, it is difficult to know where the gift can best be used. Gifts to the WorldVision Gift Catalog Maximum Impact Fund are used where resources are most desperately needed, to help children and families in struggling communities around the world. With a financial contribution, the gift giver can select one of 36 Maximum Impact items (a few are listed below) that can be given to a loved one and at the same time help a person in need.



Please consider the unique, life-changing items from World Vision’s Gift Catalog as you start, continue or even complete of your holiday shopping. Here are a few suggestions we would like to offer you:

• Artisan Beaded Necklace: This glass-bead necklace is handmade in Thailand and can be worn several different ways — even as a multi-strand bracelet.
• Eco Cold Cup: This popular 16 oz. BPA-free tumbler comes in handy when on the run. Every sip is a reminder of those who’ve been helped.
• Veggie Tales "Incredible Vegetables" DVD: Heroic adventures and veggie fun for the family movie night! This newest Veggie Tale DVD is an action adventure that teaches kids how to conquer fear through a faith-based message.
• Plush toys - Gertie Goat, Chuma Chick and Pallu Pig: Gertie, Chuma and Pallu are available exclusively through World Vision and represent farm animals that are donated to children and families around the world and provide a steady supply of nutritious food and the surplus can be sold for extra income.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

They serve close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Eight lucky readers will receive one of the following: Artisan Beaded Necklace, Eco Cold Cups, Veggie Tales Incredible Vegetables DVD or a set of plush toys (Gertie Goat, Chuma Chick and Pallu Pig)!

Giveaway ends December 9th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Special thank you to Mom Powered Media bloggers for putting this event together.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.  http://sweetsweetersweetestlife.blogspot.com/  is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  

SM Cinema's Free Movie Day

Have you claimed your free movie tickets yet? I just did!

All you have to do is register for SM Cinema's Free Movie Day from November 22, 2012 to December 6, 2012. Just follow these five easy steps:

• Like and Register at our e-PLUS Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/eplus.sm)
• Click on the Free Movie App.  
• Choose your Cinema, Time and Movie
• Print the confirmation email.
• Surrender the printed confirmation email at your preferred SM Cinema branch for your free two (2) tickets. Redemption of tickets is from Nov. 23 to Dec. 6 only.

For the list of the movie choices for the free movie day, see this

For more details of this promo, click here

Follow @eplus_sm

Good luck, happy freebie finding!

Wednesday Freebie: A Gift From SM Stationery!

This morning I received an email from SM Stationery and attached to it is a free gift coupon. 

I had the coupon printed, and headed to the SM Stationery branch where I can claim my gift.

Here's what I got:

A large orange vinyl envelope that my son can use for school :)

Thank you SM Stationery!

To get your free gift coupon, click here for the mechanics

Good luck, Happy freebie finding!

Bloggers Wanted ~ World Vision Holiday Event

World Vision Holiday Event

Sponsored by World Vision and hosted by Mom Powered Media

Prizes: 2 Artisan Beaded Necklaces, 2 Eco Cold Cups, 2 Veggie Tales "Incredible Vegetables" DVD and 2 sets of plush toys including Gertie Goat, Chuma Chick and Pallu Pig.

Most importantly, we are part of the bloggers united team at Mom Powered Media doing work for a good cause!

Event dates: 11/18 - 12/9

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED

Free Gift Coupon from SM Stationery

Get a free gift coupon from SM Stationery just by answering this survey! 

You will receive an email from SM Stationery with the free gift coupon. 

Just print the coupon and present this along with a valid ID on your next visit to the SM Stationery branch indicated in the coupon.

Only one coupon per respondent will be honored for the duration of the survey. 

The coupon is valid only on the specified branch which will be indicated on the coupon.

Dont forget to:

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Vera Bradley Giveaway

Welcome to the Vera Bradley Giveaway!

Hosted and sponsored by Giveaway Promote.

The busy holiday giveaway season has begun!

This is a fantastic time to win some amazing prizes. To help you out, Giveaway Promote is adding tons of brand new giveaways to their site every day.

Don’t miss out on your chance to win!

As a subscriber to Giveaway Promote Daily, you’ll get all of these great giveaways sent directly to you via email.

You’ll also be eligible to win this giveaway for a gorgeous Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag and Turn Lock Wallet Set in the gorgeous Viva la Vera print!

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If you love entering giveaways, sweepstakes and contests, you’ll find the latest and greatest listed on Giveaway Promote.

If you’re hosting a giveaway or are organizing a giveaway event, you can submit them to Giveaway Promote and they’ll promote them to their large audience of over 40,000 giveaway entrants.

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Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag

A recessed zipper closure opens to reveal our latest pocket-happy handbag. Six interior compartments and a front slip pocket promise to contain all you wish to carry, while double quilted handles and channel stitching offer a stylish touch. Measures 12" x 9¾" x 4¾" with 11" strap drop. - Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley Turn Lock Wallet

Elegance doesn’t have to stop at handbags. For a high-style look from your clothes to your cash, this wallet is for you. Pair it with any favorite handbag style that incorporates silver hardware for a cohesive look. Unlock your style! Measures 7¾" x 4¾". - Vera Bradley

The Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag and Turn Lock Wallet are both in the Viva la Vera pattern shown below.

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Enter to win a Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag and Turn Lock Wallet in the Viva la Vera print.

Open in the United States and Canada.

Ends at 11:59pm EST on December 2nd, 2012.

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Free Drypers Diapers

It's a blessed weekend indeed! And isn't it more fun when you share your blessings to everyone?

Let me share with you this freebie from Drypers I received yesterday in the mail. 

Drypers sent me 2 sample packs thru LBC! Thank you, Drypers.


To get your free samples too, visit this page and simply fill up the form: Free Drypers

Visit the website here

Like the Drypers FB page here

Drypers Gifts For Grabs Loyalty Program

Happy freebie finding!

FREE BLOGGER SIGN UP: PALAWAN’S HIDDEN HILLS GIVEAWAY

The owner of Hidden Hills Private Resort in the lush province of beautiful Puerto Princesa in Palawan is happy to give 2 nights/3 days free accommodation for 2 persons to ONE LUCKY WINNER!

The Travel Bug is happy to host the Palawan's Hidden Hills Getaway Giveaway which is scheduled to run from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2013. This is open WORLD-WIDE!

This travel incentive promo will surely increase your stats. So, come and join this fantastic getaway giveaway by signing up.

Here are the important info about the giveaway:

Only 1 winner will be chosen for the Palawan's Hidden Hills Getaway Giveaway and the offer is valid for one year upon winning.

Prize:
2 nights/3 days accommodation with basic freebies granted by the sponsor.

Below are the specific freebies included in the prize.

• Accommodations : Exclusive use of the entire property

• Welcome Drinks
Welcome Pack / Fruit Basket

• Daily Freshly Picked Flowers From the Garden Free

• Unlimited Coffee or Tea
• 
Mineral Drinking Water

• Eat-All-U-Can Fruits & Veggies in season whatever grows in the farm FREE!!!

• FREE FRESHLY PICKED BUKO (YOUNG COCONUT JUICE) ON ARRIVAL.

• Cutleries & beddings / towels/ flip-flops / rain boots / beach mats provided for use

• ONE BOTTLE OF WINE (Seasonal Welcome Compliments)

• Cleaning services (daily)

• Cooking Assistance 

NOT INCLUDED: Transport. The winner will shoulder his/her plane/boat/land fare and if required, visa formalities will have to be the sole responsibility of the winner.

Great prize! And there is more!

Blogger opportunity for this event: 

There is an automatic free link for every blogger who signs up and a paid option for additional links for the price of $2 each link. Please add an extra 0.80 cents if your option of payment is for "services."

Bloggers are also invited to host a page for $12. 

This will be a great way to improve your traffic stat as your blog page will be the landing site for follows and likes group of either Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.

This hosting page is limited only. So sign up now. Those who made the cut will be contacted and request for payment will be required once you've been notified that you're confirmed to host a page.  Please add an extra 0.80 cents if your option of payment is for "services."

Please click here for the sign-up and announcement form: https://docs.google.com/a/riablahgs.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGpRb1RPT1B4TGVVLTNfdm05UFF6VFE6MQ

And lastly, as a sign of appreciation, The Travel Bug will give a $25 prize to the top referrer for the Blogger sign-up before the giveaway goes live. 

So, what are you waiting for. Sign up now and take part in this fantastic getaway!

PLEASE SAY YOU ARE REFERRED BY LYRA DAGANZO FROM http://sweetsweetersweetestlife.blogspot.com/

Weekend Freebies

Freebies are fun! Here's my weekend haul when we went grocery shopping yesterday at Robinsons Supermarket.

Free One Direction Tumbler from Magnolia Ice Cream!

Free pack of Virginia Premium Jumbo Hotdog with a purchase of 1 kilo Virginia American Hotdog.

We got 6 sample packs of Ovaltine All-in-One.

Ariel sample pack.

Plus lots of free food samples! Virginia Hotdogs, Take 5 Crackers, Koala's March, and Argentina Andale Hotdogs.

It's really fun to receive freebies! You can check out here the other things I got for free this year.

Happy freebie finding!

Upcoming Vera Bradley Giveaway on November 19, 2012!

Merry Christmas!

It's 38 days before Christmas Day so let's start our gift giving as early as now!!!

Join the Vera Bradley Set Giveaway Event on this blog, the giveaway goes live at 12:01am EST on Monday November 19th. It ends at 11:59pm EST on December 2nd.

What's up for grabs?

Brand new, authentic Vera Bradley Mandy Handbag 

Turn Lock Wallet in the Viva la Vera print

There will be one winner. Prize eligibility: United States and Canada.

What's In Mom's Bag Thursday Blog Hop!

I'm joining Mr. Jacob's Mom's What's In Mom's Bag Thursday Blog Hop! and I hope you will join in the fun of going through your bag too!

When I became a mom 6 years ago, I have learned that a mommy's bag will never be big enough. I just can't leave the house without all these essentials in my bag! I guess I got used to organizing my child's entire stuff inside his diaper bag, which, by the way, became also my bag for more than two years. 

Then I went back to work 4 years ago and had to commute every day. I was so delighted when my husband bought me a very large vinyl bag from one of the Christmas bazaars we went to. My co-workers always teased me that I look like I have my house inside my bag because of its bulkiness and heaviness. I didn't care; I liked my big, roomy and waterproof bag that I can just haul around anytime, That is, well, until the straps got broken and hubby gave me a better big bag on our 4^th anniversary!

This is how the inside of my bag looks like before I took everything out. It looks messy right?

And this is after I cleaned out the paid bills, receipts, and all kinds of tissues/napkins I’ve collected from different places we’ve been to.

1. My almost 4 year-old Ralph Lauren bag from hubby

2. My leather cellphone case with my BB phone from hubby

3. An eco bag (that you can fold) from my sister-in-law Racquel

4. Car keys, house keys, and duplicate car keys (I am also paranoid that I might leave the car keys inside the locked vehicle)

5. Notepad and pen, plus a candy or two sometimes 

6. Wahvu's Hotwheels (to entertain him), a lavender spray to calm down Wahvu when he gets too hyper (gift from my sister Jean), alcohol spray, and toy whistle + flashlight (both for emergency)

7. Prayer book, rosary, St. Benedict Medallion, Miraculous Medal of Mama Mary

8. Leather coin purse and Liz Claiborne wallet from my sister Jean (I have too much stuff here too!)

9. Wet tissues and some napkins from food take outs

10. Bamboo fan and blotting papers (to keep me fresh, LOL!)

And oh, I have this bag organizer (Pockets) that hubby gave me, but honestly, with all my things stuffed inside, I still go crazy whenever I go through it!

I use the Pockets to store my lipsticks and kikay stuff, medicines, first aid kit, calling cards, and also for placing hubby's cellphones when he's with me.

I don't think you can find a bag that can be messier than mine! I still have another bag (will all the essentials) in the car that I have to check soon. ☺

Care to share what's inside your bag?

Shangrila Finest Chinese Cuisine Restaurant P500 GC Giveaway

Join the raffle and get a chance to win a P500 Gift Certificate valid on food and drinks!

Hurry, raffle date is on December 5, 2012!

Click here to join the raffle

Like  Shangrila Finest Chinese Cuisine Restaurant 

Follow @Shangriladishes

LEGO Ferrari Collection From Shell (Philippines)

Finally Wahvu got two Lego Ferrari toys from Shell after two weeks of collecting receipts! And we still have four more cars and a team of Lego Minifigures to collect before the promo ends on November 30, 2012!

This is the packaging.

The size of the Lego car is just about the same as Wahvu's hand.

To avail of this offer, you need to gas up with P1,500 (single or accumulated purchase) worth  of Gasoline or Diesel from your favorite Shell station. 

Present the Original Receipt (OR) and you can purchase the  Lego collection! Click here for the promo mechanics. 

If you find this promo too expensive, you can still build your Lego virtually! Click here to start building.

Below is the TVC of the promotion in Singapore.

Need to find out more about it? Visit the Shell website here. 

Hurry, you only have 24 days left to collect your Lego Ferrari Collection from Shell!

Desserts at Slice (High Street)

After our sumptuous meal at Heroes, we decided to visit Slice at High Street for some desserts. 

Wahvu just can't get enough of these sweets from Slice, sold only at Heroes.

A visit to Slice is always on our list whenever we go south to see relatives. We always make sure to drop by Bonifacio High Street on our way home and get a box of muffins or cupcakes for Wahvu's school baon.

Wahvu already ate the other Choco Yema Cupcake
before I had the chance to take pictures of it. LOL!

From a kiosk (while Slice was still being constructed) to a restaurant, we've always enjoyed our visit here. 

Slice (January 2012)

Slice (January 2012)

I've always loved the Slice Paninis! (Slice February 2012)

My husband Louie, with the gorgeous Sen. Pia Cayetano (who owns Slice),
and Direk Lino Cayetano. 

Slice (Oct. 27,2012)

Since we were still stuffed with our dinner, we had a hard time choosing on what to eat. Everything on the menu is yummy, aargh! Thanks to our server Lanne (hope she gets to read this), she was very helpful and was more than happy to suggest the best desserts for us. 

Our friend Alda and I went for the Cupcake Banana Split. Oh, it's just so heavenly delicious!

Alda is all smiles!

Hubby and Wahvu got Caramel Yema Chiffon Cake, Rocky Road Blended, and Melon Banana Splash Slushee.

Thumbs up to the Caramel Yema Chiffon Cake!

Guess who finished all of this? ☺ Ang sarap!

Wahvu really loved his Melon Banana Splash!
 I tried it and it's so refreshing with just the  right sweetness.

Earlier that day, Slice gave free cupcakes to visitors for BGC's Trick or Treat event. See it here http://instagram.com/p/RT81FdvIuI/

The cupcakes are just so cute!

And for me, the biggest treat that day is meeting the Slice owner: gorgeous Senator Pia Cayetano. I still can't stop raving about her, she's really nice and so gorgeous. Thank you so much for the sweet treats, Sen. Pia!!!

Lovin' the good vibes here ♥

It was another blissful day capped with desserts at Slice High Street. Hoping to be here again soon!

Please visit: Slice Official Website

Follow: @SliceHighSt

Like: Slice High St

Heroes Meet & Greet with Iron Man and War Machine

Last Saturday's meet and greet with Iron Man and War Machine at Heroes in Bonifacio High Street was one marvelous opportunity that we can't pass up. Who wants to miss the chance to pose for pictures with your favorite superhero? Definitely not Wahvu! ☺

The event started on time at 3:30 pm, and there was a long queue for almost 2 hours. Iron Man and War Machine took a break for a while, and no sooner when they stepped outside, the kids and kids at heart were more than eager to meet them!

We also had the wonderful opportunity to meet the good-looking Cayetanos here! Here's Wahvu's photo with Taguig City's beautiful Mayor Lani Cayetano and Heroes' Ren Cayetano.

We also had the chance to look around Heroes.

Costumes for kids and collectibles are available here too! 

Original movie posters hang on the wall.

Wahvu is so amazed with the collections!

We also ordered some of the best sellers in the menu.

The Korean Beef is simply the best! I had to get another order of java rice.

Wahvu wanted the Grilled Wings. Sarap!

For his dessert, he got some cakes. We were informed that these are Slice High Street's Red Velvet and Chocolate Cakes.

Wahvu ate the sweets like a superhero! ☺

Our friend Alda got the Bacon Style Tapa, and she said it's one of the best she has tasted so far. Too bad we forgot to take pictures!

It was a good day indeed --- great food, great company, and fun-filled too!



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