#HoarderDiaries | Last Minute Christmas Shopping At S&R!

I haven't been feeling much of the Christmas spirit as of late, must be because I have been sick. My cough won't go away. So I have been on the nebulizer for a couple of days now. And yes, my Christmas shopping has been minimal. I just don't have the energy to brave the malls. I did go S&R shopping with my troop the other day. Yes, LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! The thought that I can finish all my Christmas shopping under one roof is very inviting. Yes, I can practically find everything here. 

We've been so busy at work and at home for BentoMommas that I haven't had the chance to do anything, including our groceries. So when I announced I was heading to S&R, everyone wanted to tag along! LOL!

He had to get off the cart soon after because we needed the space.

Here are some of our finds during our visit...

My younger goddaughters are the ultimate Frozen fans. So these dolls were a welcome sight for this stressed-out Ninang. Yes! I am scoring best godmother points this year! So if you need to get a gift for your little Frozen fan, look no further, S&R just got a shipment of Frozen and Frozen Fever dolls and playsets!

Any Frozen-crazy little girl would appreciate these under the tree!
S&R even has the Singing Anna, SALE P1,149.95, and Elsa dolls, SALE P1,449.95

Frozen Fever Birthday Party Set | SALE P1,299.95

Anna &; Elsa - Disney Signature Collection | SALE P1,299.95

Princess Elsa - Frozen Adventure | SALE P1,449.95

Want to be the best daddy everrrrr? Get your little boy these awesome ride-ons! RL really thought this would make the best Christmas gift! Except that he is too big for it (and well, MIA daddy, hehe). Sometimes, being 7 has its downs. LOL!

Hummer 2-seater Ride-On, SALE P14,999.95

(Left and Middle) BMW and Mini Cooper Ride-Ons, SALE P6,499.95
 (Right) Porsche Ride-On, SALE P5,799.95

A was quick to pick these nice-looking hoodies up, and declare to me that she needed one. So if you are looking at getting something useful for your teen? These Hoodies are perfect! Comes in different colors, too!

Ladies Hooded Jacket, SALE P899.95

As we were walking past the bedroom linens, A reminded me that this Panda Bed In A Bag Set is on her Christmas wish list! She is in love with anything Panda. But how do you surprise anyone for Christmas if they are Christmas shopping with you? LOL!

Panda 9-pc Bed In A Bag set, SALE P1,899.95

These sets come with a reversible comforter, a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, pillow cases, reversible shams, a bed skirt and a Zoomates plush toy or decorative pillow! These BIB (Bed-In-Bag) sets are now only P1,899.95! Pretty great deal, especially since it comes complete with everything you need for your bed.

Mermaid Princess 9-pc Bed In A Bag set, SALE P1,899.95

While going around, we chanced upon the giant plush toys and RL asked to get his photo taken with them.

Giant Santa, Giant Snowman and Giant Reindeer, SALE P6,799.95

These items are currently included in S&R's Christmas mailer. Check it out below (click on the photo to zoom)!

Click on the mailer to zoom!

Here are some more interesting, club-priced finds that are sure to be perfect for someone on your Christmas list! First, the wines!

Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon; BUY ONE, TAKE ONE P499.95

Redwood Vineyard California Cabernet Sauvignon; BUY ONE, TAKE ONE P499.95

Santa Carolina Cellar Selection Chilean Merlot; BUY ONE, TAKE ONE P379.95

Table Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon; BUY ONE, TAKE ONE P429.95

Proximo Spanish Red Wine; BUY ONE, TAKE ONE P499.95

This one is non-alcoholic, but I am sure that Star Wars nerd on your Christmas list would appreciate this!

Star Wars Winter Punch; SRP P279.95

We were all too excited to find a section of Japanese snacks. We love Japanese-anything! A couple of packs found their way into our cart.

Takuma Mixed Bean Crackers; SRP P299.95

Maruesu Koi Surume, 10-ct; SRP P599.95

Rice Crackers! Sanko Yuki No Yado, 46-ct; SRP P269.95

Amanoya Oiri Otsunami; SRP P249.95

Maruesu Yawaraka Ika Fry, 10-ct; SRP P599.95

My brothers are the type who would rather receive food over any material thing they will not like, so I always make it a point to get them food plus any white elephant gift I get to buy for them (LOL).

Banana Twinkies! And the regular ones, of course!
Hostess Twinkies; SRP P299.95

Jim Bean Liquor Filled Chocolate; SALE P749.95

Hershey's Christmas Kisses Deluxe; SRP P749.95

 

Quality Street in Tin; SALE P779.95

Kirkland Dark Chocolate Covered Super Fruits; SALE P699.95

I was all too excited that they had these in stock! Perfect snack box filler for this BentoMomma!

Keebler Cookies Variety Pack, 42-ct; SRP P799.95

When we were kids, friends from the US always sent us Holiday popcorn. This made me reminisce!

G.H. Cretors Holiday Tin; SRP P849.95

My friend Cai asked me to check if they had these in stock. Imported fruit cocktail make better fruit salads, especially if they contain peaches and cherries!

Del Monte Fruit Cocktail; SRP P489.95

Each Christmas, my kids and I always look forward to the Christmas cookies and Gingerbread kits at S&R! Aside from the Gingerbread houses and trees, they also have ready-made Gingerbread and Sugar Cookies that are perfect as gifts to officemates and teachers, or as snacks for your holiday dessert table!    

Gingerbread Duo (these are big cookies! Yum!); SRP P169.95

Big Sugar Cookies; SRP P149.95

Small Sugar Cookies; SRP P99.95

Hosting a party and forgot to order desserts? These are perfectttttt!!!

Assorted Petit Fours and Indulgence Pastries; SRP P899.95

One of my good friends from the old condo has a thing for organizers and storage stuff. She organizes her home every year. I think she would love these!

Curver Cube 7-pc Food Storage Set; SALE P1,699.95

These baskets could also serve as your gift baskets. Just fill with groceries or toiletries!

Curver Ribbon Basket Large; SALE P199.95

Curver Ribbon Basket 3-pc Organizer; SALE P599.95

Curver Victoria Medium Basket; SALE P249.95

Curver Flexi Basket; SALE P249.95

A was begging me to get her this. Forget that we already have two packs at home. You can't have too many pens. Attention, pen-addict friends!

34-ct Papermate Writing Essensials Pack; SRP P1,099.95

Now, I also have my share of OC friends...

Windex Glass Cleaner Spray and Refill; SRP P799.95

Look, new packaging! Love that they now come in a pump bottle! Seriously, I don't mind receiving these for Christmas. Hehe. Hoarder talking.

4L Zip Dishwashing Liquid; SRP P379.95

And then I saw this! My friend Didi is obsessed with the Swiffer. A couple of months ago, while we were shopping at S&R, we saw these and she got one for P999.95. Last week, this was priced at only P799.95! And it isn't even on sale! So I sent the girls a message on WhatsApp and was told to hoard! LOL!

The Swiffer 3in1 Cleaning Starter Kit; SRP P799.95

I still have a long way to go with my Christmas list, so A and I are planning to don our masks (still sick, boo) and make another S&R run today. I also have Christmas Tea with the girls tomorrow, so I am thinking I'd get a cake or something for that as well.

I am thankful for mega stores like S&R. It is my preferred one-stop shop this season. I don't have to worry about the crowd and parking. And their Club Prizing makes premium shopping affordable. Love, love, love S&R!

Happy Hoarding!

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#MommaDiaries | McDonald's Burger Shop at KidZania!

A few months ago, the kids and I were invited to try out the new McDonald's Burger Shop at KidZania. I didn't get to publish the post right away, since I got entangled in the hustle and bustle of work, Sydney preps and BentoMommas. I finally get to sit down and write today. If you are a parent and you haven't taken your kids to KidZania, I suggest you save up and book a visit. It is worth it. Kids will enjoy the concept (you can read more about it here) and well, it trumps any other theme park in the country.

So when McDonald's finally opened its Burger Shop at KidZania, the kids were more than thrilled! Line up for the Burger Shop and have your child learn the ropes in making McDonald's iconic Cheeseburger.

McDonald’s President and CEO Kenneth Yang, Alonzo Muhlach, Play Innovations Industry Partner Director Cecille Mariño, and Play Innovations President and CEO Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas formally open McDonald’s Burger Shop with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Yep, a new McDonald's store is in town but it isn't like any other burger shop! It is kid-size, where kids as young as 4 years old are crew members - learning how to make burgers the McDonald's way. Welcome to McDonald's KidZania!

Getting briefed on what the task ahead will be. The kids had to wear specially-made McDonald's aprons in order for them to feel like they are real crew members inside a real McDonald's kitchen.

Both my kids have had McDonald's Kiddie Crew experience. RL, who was part of the Kiddie Crew two summers ago (he had a bridging program for first grade this past summer and couldn't join Kiddie Crew at the branch near us), was giddy and excited (more like, feeling like an expert, hehe).

Just like at a real McDonald's kitchen, the kids were taught the proper prep procedures in making the popular Cheeseburger. But first, they were reminded on the importance of cleanliness and proper hygiene.

First step: Cleanliness and hygiene! All participants must carefully wash their hands in a kid-sized sink that resembles what crew members use in every McDonald’s kitchen. 

Then it's Cheeseburger-making time!

Cai's little girl Y learns how to put Ketchup and Mustard on the Cheeseburger bun.

With every Burger Shop visit, kids will get the chance to put together the Cheeseburger - complete with all of its tasty ingredients - the 100% beef patty, a slice of American Cheese, tangy pickles (my favorite!), minced onions, ketchup, mustard and perfectly toasted buns.

Tin's little girl B assembling her Cheeseburger. Like B, tiny workers get the chance to play and learn important life values at McDonald’s Burger Shop in KidZania. Key lessons incorporated in the activity are the value of hard work, responsibility, discipline, and even self-confidence and social skills. 

“Making a McDonald’s Cheeseburger is an exciting activity in itself, but the real treat for kids and their parents is the experience and values learned while doing the activity. Together with KidZania, our hope is for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of hard work and responsibility, at the same time building their social skills and self-confidence,” said McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang.

Finishing off their cheeseburgers. A towers over the other children (and crew!). She's only 13!

The best part? They get to take home the Cheeseburgers they make!

Proud of their work at the KidZania x McDonald's Burger Shop! Next step: GRUBBING ON THEIR CHEESEBURGERS!

A and her Cheeseburger!

Funny RL and his cheeseburger.

“KidZania Manila is a place where kids can do big things and let their creativity run free,” said Maricel Pangilinan Arenas, State Governor for KidZania Philippines. “Here, they get to experience how a community operates, discover different careers, and learn while having fun by working closely with real-world brands that they know and love, like McDonald’s.”

Let your kids do big things. Have them experience KidZania!

KidZania Manila is located at Park Triangle, Bonfacio Global City. Open from 9AM-4PM on Mondays to Thursdays, and 9AM-2PM and 3PM-8PM on Fridays to Sundays. For more information, visit http://manila.kidzania.com.

Share your McDonald's Burger Shop photos! Don't forget to hashtag #McDoatKidZania!

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#KylaSees | Check Out Kyla's YouTube Channel!

KY has started her own YouTube channel upon the prodding of our common friends and family. This has been more than a year in the making (and convincing) but finally, the channel is up! And she has edited quite a few videos! Yay! Clap! Clap!

Her latest vlog is of her November favorites.

She was also nice enough to do a Silly Sys video on our recent trip to Sydney.

So yes, please LIKE her videos and SUBSCRIBE to her channel!

Pine-Sol Giveaway Winners!

I realized that each time I post a new blog post, I start it by apologizing to my readers. LOL! Well, this post ain't no different. I'm sorry this post is late. But a lot of things happening in my life as of late. 

Anyway, because Rafflecopter kept reminding me I had a pending giveaway, let me get to my point and announce the winners to my Pine-Sol Giveaway! Congratulations to the following:

MA. CLARICE LAO-ITUMAY

HEILYN ONG

MELODY CATIPON

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Winners will each win this Pine-Sol gift pack!

Please expect an email soon! I will get to it, promise! Again, congratulations!

Thank you to my friends at The Clorox Company for sponsoring this giveaway!


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