#BetterTogether

Photo from the web. 

Real-world connections - that is something we hardly ever have nowadays in the world of digital. Imagine how it is at the dinner table with everyone taking out their gadgets - makes conversation a thing of the past. My mom has a rule, and that is "No gadgets at the dining table." This makes a lot of sense considering we hardly ever get to catch up apart from lunch or dinner, so she makes it a point to restrict anything that has to do with a phone, tablet and the like. Meals are strictly gadget-free.

This is the same premise behind McDonald's and Coca-Cola's new "baby" - their way to encourage people to stay offline a little longer, if only for the duration of a meal, and thus, enjoy real world connections. While they acknowledge that our digital connections make it easier for us to meet and connect with other people (thank you, Facebook, Twitter and the like for getting all of us connected!), McDonald's and Coca-Cola both believe that it is real-life moments that make lasting, meaningful memories. We're talking about warm hugs, face-to-face encounters, etc.

(L-R) McDonald's Philippines President and CEO, Kenneth Yang, with Ronald McDonald, and Coca-Cola Philippines President and General Manager, Guillermo Aponte.

"McDonald's and Coca-Cola have been partners for close to 60 years, together providing millions of customers great tasting food and beverages best share together", said McDonald's Philippines President and CEO, Kenneth Yang. "Today, together as well, McDonald's and Coca-Cola are taking a stand that real-life connections fuel our digital lives and enrich our relationships", added Coca-Cola Philippines President and General Manager, Guillermo Aponte.

Thus, McDonald's and Coca-Cola are celebrating real-world connections with the new McDonald's BFF Bundles - an exciting menu offering designed to be shared among friends and family!

#BetterTogether indeed!

There are two sizes of BFF Bundles:

Group of three (3): only P399

Group of four (4): only P559

You can also choose between a BFF Burger Bundle or a BFF Chicken Bundle. With these bundles, customers get to customize their meals, choosing between their favorite McDonald's products.

Make your own Burger Bundle...

BFF Burger Bundle for 4! 
Choose from your favorite McDonald's Burgers and enjoy them with the new BFF Fries and refreshingly ice-cold Regular Coke!

BFF Chicken Bundle for 4!
You can either get the 1-pc Chicken McDo with Spaghetti or the 2-pc Chicken McDo with rice - complete with 2 BFF Fries and Regular Coke!

Snack time? No problem! You can also get your BFF Fries with 3 Coke Floats for only P150! What a great deal!

The BFF Fries + Coke McFloat Combo. Only P150!

HUGE FRIES!!!

BFF Fries and Coke McFloat time at the office...

Real-time connecting with Jeron at McDonald's... ❤ 

McDonald's BFF Bundles are available for Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru and via McDelivery! Call 8-MCDO/ 86-2-36 or log on to www.mcdelivery.com.ph!

So what are you waiting for? Visit a McDonald's store and celebrate real-world connections!

Yes, there's something new at McDonald's, and I am loving it!

| facebook.com/McDo.ph
| twitter.com/McDo_PH

Early Shopping at S&R!

My brother and I went to S&R to check out their Early Bird Treat. I had a great excuse - I needed Cat Litter. Plus we wanted to see if the tables are on sale, since we needed a few more for our store. Yes, nothing like a good, valid excuse to go shopping, este... looking lang pala! Looking! LOL!

Here's a few of what's already on sale.

Nestle Buncha Crunch 9oz; SALE PRICE: P129.95

Guandy Marshmallows Classic/ Looney Tunes; SALE PRICE: P99.95 BUY ONE, TAKE ONE

Markenburg Halloween Marshmallows; SALE PRICE: P99.95

 

Sheila-G's Brownie Brittle 10oz (A WINNER!); SALE PRICE: P399.95

 

Merba Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookies 200g; SALE PRICE: P79.95

Voortman Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies 400g; SALE PRICE: P92.95

Coppenrath Cookies on Tour Vanille 12.4oz; SALE PRICE: P69.95

Wonka Pixy Stix Bag 3.2oz; SALE PRICE: P99.95 Buy One, Take One

Oreo Snack Pack Chocolate 9/29.4g; SALE PRICE: P44.95

Cruncha Ma-Me Edamame; SALE PRICE: P579.95

G.H. Cretors Popped Corn Chicago Mix 26oz; SALE PRICE: P329.95

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisp Original 14oz; SALE PRICE: P299.95 Buy One, Take One

Look! Cheaper than the HD closing-out sale! Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Pints; SALE PRICE: P329.95 Buy One, Take One
DeGiorno Frozen Pepperoni Pizza 3-pack; SALE PRICE: P849.95

Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce; SALE PRICE: P137.95
Organic Teriyaki Sauce; SALE PRICE: P349.95

KS Kirkland Vegetable Oil 5qt; SALE PRICE: P499.95 

Monster High Tin Lunch Box; SALE PRICE: P199.95

Gibson Paisley Dot Tumbler 20oz; SALE PRICE: P299.95 Buy One, Take One

Cool Gear Freeze Bottle 18oz; SALE PRICE: P299.95 Buy One, Take One

Thermos Bag Cooloer, SALE PRICE: P299.95

Igloo Crossbody Lunch Cooler; SALE PRICE: P349.95

Keter Monoblock Kids Table, SALE PRICE: P499.95

Keter Monoblock Kids Chairs (forgot to note down price, sorry!)

 

Assorted COCA-COLA Tin Can Gift Products; SALE PRICE: From P169.95 and above

Assorted Lifetime Tables; ON SALE at BUY ONE, TAKE ONE!!!

I was actually in the middle of "looking" when my brother decided we had to leave for a meeting. So the visit was cut short. I shall try to visit again and... er... look. Window shopping is such a drag. I wanna shop! Now na!

Early Bird Treat at S&R! Shop now!

Have you purchased anything from S&R's Early Bird Treat? If you want to go Members' Treat shopping, but you are scared of long lines and bickering, short-tempered shoppers, then NOW is the time to go to S&R. Avail of same prices and deals for some items already on sale. Their Early Bird Treat is ongoing until the 24th of September.

The real sale starts on the 25th. 

S&R MEMBERS' TREAT
September 25 - 29, 2013
8am - 9pm

See you there!