Get Your Cashback when Shopping with Shopback

In this modern day and age almost anything can be done at the tip of our fingers, thanks to our smartphones, computers and other electronic gadgets.

Personally, I still get amazed with the fact that I am among those people who's working online at the comfort of our own home. It only means that I get to spend more time with my family while earning a living. Amazing right?

So basically, everyday I spend most of my time in front of the computer and because of that I take advantage of all the possible benefits it provide. As a mom, being practical is my thing, I weigh things first before making any decisions or any purchases that's why I'm glad that the world wide web has been a great help for me. All information are just a click away online. I can even score great deals online when shopping plus it saves me from the hassle of leaving the house with 3 kids, get stuck in a traffic jam and long queues, how convenient!

And just recently, as I was browsing online searching for great deals on hotel bookings to celebrate our upcoming wedding anniversary, I came across this website called Shopback.ph. Shopback.ph is an online shopping website that helps you get the best deals and discounts from over 300 popular merchants, plus Cashback! Yes you read it right. When you shop online through ShopBack.ph you get a portion of your purchase back as Cashback. How cool is that?

I know you are all as curious and excited as I am, who doesn't love getting discounts anyway? So now let me walk you through Shopback.ph

This banner welcomed me upon getting on Shopback.ph's website. All you have to do is sign up, create an account and you get P100 pesos bonus. Talk about instant savings! Next there's going to be a quick tutorial, I tell yah the website is user friendly.

Upon successful sign up you will be directed to its homepage wherein you will see over 300 merchants under different categories like Fashion, Travel, Food and beverage, Electronics, Home and Living and Lifestyle. Each categories also has its subcategories, so organized! What's even more fascinating is that Shopback.ph offers discount on top of the deals that the other merchants already offers.

Okay so going back to my plan of having a staycation for our upcoming wedding anniversary, I clicked on Travel to which I was directed to this page where I can choose from the subcategories; Hotels, Flight, Cruises, Car Rental, Tour Packages, Rail, Ferry and Coach. You can already conveniently plan your dream travel getaway with Shopback.ph while scoring great deals plus Cashback from 1.0% up to 8.0% depending on the merchant.

I clicked on Agoda which offers up to P400 cashback. Then you'll see different Agoda Promo Codes, Discount Codes, Deals & Offers to choose from.

Once you've chosen what Promo to avail just click on Shop Now and there's going to be a pop up screen. Take note that Bookings of USD50 (~P2400) & above P400 Cashback | Bookings USD50 (~P2400) & below 5% Cashback. To continue just click Shop Now. and you will automatically be redirected to the store's website.

Once on the redirected website, type in your preferred location, check in and check out dates of your Hotel bookings then choose from filtered promos and deals depending on your preference.

The Hotel Lake Tagaytay can be availed for only $79.52 or P3,700+ from $123.01 or  P5,700+  and don't forget about the P400 cashback! 

 Then shop as usual. Just follow the steps provided. Just remember to Complete purchase within the same window to qualify for cashback. Easy peasy!

Thinking of traveling anytime soon? Through Shopback.ph you can also booked your flight and get up to 8% cashback from Expedia.

Expedia offers Coupons, Discount Codes, Vouchers & Deals for Hotels with 8% cashback, 1% for Flights and P850 cashback for Packages (Hotels + Flights).

Click Shop Now and another pop up will show you a note that says:

Bookings of other categories (Cars, Things To Do) will not be eligible for cashback- Orders made on external partner pages or using external partner voucher or discount codes (eg. banks, telcos, loyalty networks) are NOT valid for cashback.

To proceed click Shop Now and again shop as usual just take note that you have to Complete purchase within the same window to qualify for cashback.

Within 48 hours after purchase your cashback will already reflect on your cashback account under Pending Tab.

Your Cashback will turn 'Redeemable' once your order is validated by the merchant. This will take 30-60 days to ensure that there is no order cancellation/return/exchange.

Shopback.ph also allows you to earn when you refer a friend You'll get a unique referral link and you'll earn P100 when 1 friend sign ups and spends a minimum of P500. And this whole month of May Shopback.ph will reward you with P1,000 bonus and GC's with just 3 invites. So start referring your friends now! Now the bonus you earned will also be redeemable once your Cashback reaches P300.

Then you can cash out your cashback + bonus to your PayPal or Bank Account

Shopping has never been this rewarding! Just imagine the extra, unlimited savings you get whenever you shop online. Indeed this is the modern way of shopping and is perfect for practical people like me. So what are you waiting for, check out Shopback.ph now shop and start earning!

A Guide to Finding the Right Bass Pickups

If you are a bass guitar player then you definitely need a pick up device. A pickup device captures or senses mechanical vibrations from the bass and converts it to an electrical signal to produce musical sounds. But you have to find the pick up that best suit your needs. You have to consider the tone, the shape of the pickup hole to the bass guitar and one of the very important parameter of pickup design is the string width. The most common string widths are the 4, 5, 6 and 7 String Bass Pickups. Let' say you need a 6 string bass pickups you must know that the common width of the 6 string bass pickups are 82mm, 86mm, 92mm and 96mm total string width at the bridge. You can browse online to check out available bass pickups. 

Celebrate Everyday Greatness with Great Taste

Everyday we have the choice to do great and be great. Greatness comes out in any forms, in any situation at no particular place or time. It can be through a random act of kindness like smiling to anyone you meet on your way to office. Greatness is within every Filipinos. 

As for me, I choose to be Great by being myself all the time. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not and most especially I put love in everything I do. 

Believing in this remarkable traits of Filipinos, Great Taste celebrates everyday greatness with us by constantly innovating new and better ways to enjoy our cup of coffee helping us bring out everyday greatness from each and everyone of us. 

In line with this Great Taste Coffee held a Choose to Be Great media event last May 11, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza in Ortigas. Great Taste Coffee introduced its newest endorser who will be joining their journey of serving even greater experience to their loyal consumers. None other than the ever talented and a great actor himself John Lloyd Cruz,

“We are very pleased to have John Lloyd Cruz as the latest addition to the Great Taste family. As our endorser, we believe he will reinforce our values and philosophy with the same kind of passion and greatness that he has exemplified in his life,” said Universal Robina Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Gokongwei.

I personally love the Great Taste White Smooth and Creamy, I drink 1 cup every breakfast and my husband would make coffee shake out of it.

The Choose to Be Great media event was coffee shop-themed, there's a Great Taste White Coffee Pop-up Lounge where media guests were treated with different kinds of Great Taste White goodness 

During the event we were also treated to various activities that showcased Great Taste’s celebration of the Filipino’s everyday greatness. We also had an exclusive preview of Great Taste Coffee’s newest campaign featuring John Lloyd Cruz. The new campaign captures the respect and admiration that he and the brand have for Pinoy’s greatness.

Like Great Taste Coffee and John Lloyd Cruz, Filipinos can achieve greatness—from small triumphs, to great milestones. Choose to be great with Great Taste Coffee, available at all leading supermarkets, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide.

Herbalife’s Nutrition At Work Survey: Majority of Philippines’ Workforce Lead Largely Sedentary Lifestyles

Fifth Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour seeks to address health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepen practical understanding on the benefits of a healthy, active life

Findings of the new Nutrition At Work Survey, has been released by Herbalife, a global nutrition company. The survey revealed that the majority of Philippines’ workforce leads largely sedentary lifestyles, putting them at risk of obesity. The Survey, which was designed to understand the lifestyle habits and attitudes of Asia Pacific’s modern workforce, was conducted in March with 5,500 full-time workers in 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including 500 workers from the Philippines.

According to the survey findings, almost nine out of 10 (85%) workers in the Philippines spend at least six hours a day sitting at their desk, with 52% of its workforce eating lunch at their work desk two to five times per week. The survey also revealed that majority of Philippines’ workforce (86%) exercise less than three times per week, with five out of 10 getting less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day at their workplace. This suggests a significantly worrying trend locally, on the back of rising obesity rates recorded in recent years.

Nevertheless, the risk of obesity could be averted if workers in the Philippines decide to take control over their own nutritional intake and exercise regimen. Close to eight out of 10 workers(75%) affirmed that they strive to live a healthy, active life, however, the majority of them noted that they find it difficult to stay active during workdays.

“With a majority of Philippines’ workforce leading largely sedentary lifestyles, our mission as a global nutrition company is to help people in the Philippines take practical steps towards leading healthy, active lives. By inculcating positive nutrition and active lifestyle habits to people in the Philippines, we hope that this will, over time,help reduce obesity risks and lead to positive improvements to the well-being of our people,”said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, General Manager of Herbalife Philippines.

Herbalife launched its fifth Asia Pacific Wellness Tour 2016, held in the months of April and May. Aimed at addressing health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and deepening practical understanding on the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles, The latest edition of the Wellness Tour builds upon the successes of the past four tours that welcomed more than 80,000 participants across the region, and features a host of medical symposiums, talks and workshops led by seven experts from Herbalife’s Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB), covering 26 cities across Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Gary Small, M.D. has recently visited the country and shared his expert views on digital dementia and brain aging at the “A Smart Way to Healthy Aging: A Talk by Gary Small, M.D.” event. Dr. Small, a specialist in brain health and aging, has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the "Senior Investigator Award" from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.

During the talk Dr. Small addressed health and nutrition related issues associated with sedentary lifestyles and share practical tips on how today’s workforce can live healthier lives by making simple changes to their daily lifestyles. Health and medical professionals, academics, as well as the general public have also engaged in lively dialogues with Dr. Small at the event, and had the chance to network with like-minded professionals through the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour platform.

Rounding up the team of Herbalife NAB experts who have participated in the Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour are:

• · Dr. David Heber, chairman of the Herbalife Nutrition Institute and Nutrition Advisory Board. A leading expert in the field of nutrition, named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and repeatedly included in “The Best Doctors in America”.

• · Dr. Chin-Kun Wang, an expert in metabolism and nutrition, with a focus on the clinical evaluation of nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, functional foods and herbs.He was awarded the National Award of Biomedicine in Taiwan in 2008 for his contribution to medical education.

• · Dr. Julian Alvarez Garcia, a specialist in sports medicine and sports physiology who has advised professional teams, national teams and individual athletes on a range of disciplines including weightlifting, triathlons, mountain biking, football and basketball.

• · Dr. Darren Burgess, an expert in sports science and nutrition who has authored papers in multiple peer review journals. He is also the current Head of High Performance at Port Adelaide Football (AFL) Club, and the former Head of Fitness and Conditioning at Liverpool Football Club.

• · Dr. Nataniel Viuniski, an expert in pediatrics and nutrition who has authored “Childhood Obesity – A Practical Guide”. He is also currently an advisor to Brazil's Health and Education Ministry for Childhood Obesity.

• · Dr. Francis Gregory Samonte, one of the Philippines’ premier experts in pediatric neurology, and the first Filipino appointed to the NAB. He was a recipient of the Chairman’s Achievement Award from the University of Louisville, Kentucky’s Department of Pediatrics. 

The NAB experts were also joined by Dr. Luigi Gratton, Herbalife’s vice president of nutrition education and development, who has written numerous articles on nutrition and obesity, and has appeared on television speaking on nutrition, anti-aging medicine, sports nutrition and other medical topics.

“With each new edition of the Wellness Tour, we are seeing an increasing number of people gain practical knowledge to lead better lives. We hope that that this year’s Tour will further empower people to take charge of their nutritional intake and exercise regimen, so that they can enjoy the full benefits of a healthy, active life,” Mr. Valenzuela concluded.

Delectable Noodle Soups at Siam Noodle House

This is the continuation of my post about Siam Noodle House. 

Yes I enjoyed the food prepared for us but what made my Siam Noodle House experience more memorable is their Noodles! I love anything with soup especially noodles they are my comfort food and their interesting flavors of noodle soup didn't disappoint. 

Siam Noodle House Menu

We were served with 5 different dishes of noodle soup and 1 noodle salad and they all tasted good!

Yum Won Sen Php 150.00

As part of the appetizers, we were served with this Yum Won Sen or also called the Glass Noodle Salad. It looks like the ordinary Filipino Pancit Sotanghon but don't be deceived because it doesn't taste like it. This good looking combination of Clear glass noddles, colorful veggies, chopped chilies and mushrooms and crushed peanuts swept me off my feet. It's spicy but I just can't stop eating coz it tastes sooo good! Definitely a must try!

Kuaitiao Gai Php 160

Kuaitiao Gai or Chicken Noodle Soup. Who doesn't love chicken noodle soup? It's a staple in most homes but this one of course is different compared to the instant noodles. This one has rich chicken broth that's very soothing to the taste. It also has chicken chunks and herbs that adds more edge in it. This is something that can be served when you're sick or anytime you want to.

Kuaitiao Neua Php 160.00

Kuaitiao Neua or the Signature Beef is truly irresistible. It's bursting with rich beefy flavor, the beef chunks are tender and you can hear the crispy bean sprout crackling with every bite which is kind of addicting. You can never go wrong with this!

Kuaitiao Moo Php 160.00

Kuaitiao Moo or Crispy Pork Noodle Soup is amazing, something you just can't get enough of! I love the pork flavor of the broth, there's squid balls and the crispy pork which surprisingly did not lose its crispiness even soaked in the soup, but not for long of course so you gotta eat it up before it gets cold.

Kuaitiao Krok Kapi Php 160.00

Kuaitiao Krok Kapi or Shrimp Paste Surprise is truly an Authentic Thai dish. My father is an Ilocano, I grew up in Ilocos Region and shrimp paste is used in several Ilocano dishes but this is the first time that I heard about this kind of soup. It comes with a slice of egg and real shrimp. It's delicious and very tasty so I suggest you eat it with plain rice.

Spicy Pork Php160.00

Spicy pork is almost the same as the Crispy pork noodle except that the pork meat here is not crispy but soft and tender. The taste is also identical. 

Seafood Khao Soi Php 160.00

Seafood Khao Soi or Seafood Green Curry Noodle Soup is something new to me but it's in harmony with my taste buds. It has this soothing curry flavor, not too strong and it has the right amount of heat, though I personally like it more spicy. 

All their noodles has the same type of noodle, thick and flat. Each serving is good for sharing but with my appetite I know I can finish one bowl all by myself. Haha! Right now as I'm writing this I am already craving for some Crispy Pork Noodle soup and I want it spicy! I'm planning to take Jaear with me one of these days, I'm sure he'd also enjoy it! 

Come and taste Siam Noodle House's unique noodle soup dishes, it's definitely worth checking out!

Siam Noodle House is located along Presidents Avenue and Aguirre, inside BF Parañaque  just across Tropical Hut and Starbucks.

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