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Win a Nintendo Wii from KFC!

Posted on Apr 6, 2010 08:54:32 AM

Stretch the Fun by taking home a new Nintendo Wii or PSP! Simply post your funniest face (e.g duling, wacky, etc), get your friends to vote or like it and have a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP and KFC Gift Certificates!

Mechanics

To post a photo, go to the wall of the Chewy Cheese Fan Page and upload photo.

1. Entries have to be original.

2. Entries may not be composed or edited through Photoshop.

3. Post as many entries as you can!

4. Criteria for Judging
a. Number of Votes (1 like = 1 vote) – 50%
b. Creativity – 30%
c. Humor – 20%

5. Promo period is from March 31 to April 30, 2010

6. Prizes:
1st place: Wii
2nd place: PSP
3rd place: 5,000 worth of KFC GCs
4th place: 3,000 worth of KFC GCs
5th place: 2,000 worth of KFC GCs

7. Prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash

8. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2010 through the site.

Summer Ensemble for the Plus Size Mommy

Posted on Apr 5, 2010 09:06:35 PM

Mommies on the heavy side (like me!) don’t have to be insecure with slimmer women this summer. Yes they can wear tad bikinis for all we care but we can pull off a vavavoom ensemble without showing off much skin

Super Comfy

This get-up is perfect for days spent on the beach or in malls. Pick light-colored tubes, tanks or sleeveless blouses and pair it with white shorts. A pair of flip flops is perfect for the season because it’s light and colorful!

Smart Casual

Have meetings and get-togethers to attend to? This get-up is the perfect one for you!

Dainty Chic

There would be some who are more comfortable in dresses. My take here is to pick a dress with light colors and made with cotton material.

Adidas Originals Street Party

Posted on Apr 1, 2010 10:15:08 AM

Get ready to parteeeeeeey!

What: Adidas Originals Street Party

When: May 7, 2010

Where: The Venice Piazza Mall Open Park, Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

How: Spend Php 12,000 on a single receipt purchase and get a Street Party Pack that includes

-          VIP tickets to the party (Good for 2)

-          An exclusive adidas Originals Hammock

There’s more!

• Get a free carabiner keychain when you snap a picture of the Originals Trefoil logo and experience Augmented Reality in our stores.
• You will also stand a chance to win one of these exclusive prizes:

-          Adidas Originals x Sebbheiser DJ Headphones

-          60 Years Diamond Studded Superstars

-          Limited Edition “DMC” Autographed Superstars

-          Limited Edition adidads Originals 10’ Trexi Toy

Krispy Kreme Egg-Shaped Donuts

Posted on Mar 29, 2010 04:27:51 PM

I am not a donut person but when it comes to Krispy Kreme, I can eat 2-3 calorie laden donuts in one sitting. I swear, they make the most devilish donuts in the planet.

This Easter, you can find the best eggs in Krispy Kreme. Our favorite donuts are now egg-shaped!

P365/Dozen

Available starting March 29, 2010

Happy Easter!

Trilogy Lifestyle Boutique & Canteen Sample Sale!!!

Posted on Mar 26, 2010 01:18:12 PM

TRILOGY BOUTIQUE & CANTEEN
110 ALVION CENTER RADA STREET LEGASPI VILLAGE
Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11 am – 7pm
BLOG: http://www.thetrilogyboutique.com
EMAIL: TRILOGYBOUTIQUE@GMAIL.COM
+632-238-1071

BY NATURE Handmade Soaps: truly heaven sent

Posted on Mar 22, 2010 08:20:43 PM

This is an open letter to Darlene, the owner and maker of By Nature Handmade Soaps. I made this 2 years ago and decided to share it with you.

Hi Darlene,

As of press time, I am on my fourth bar of BY NATURE handmade soaps and all I can say is that we (Yona and I) are really satisfied with the results!

A month ago, Yona and I developed Keratosis pilaris, or ‘chicken skin’. Ours was just mild, just rough, bumpy skin with no irritation just above our left knee. Yes, sabay kami nagkaroon and I just discovered that KP is tied to genetics.

I bought Burt Bee products at first. It worked well on her but burnt my wallet badly so I tried browsing the net for all natural products that we can use. I found your site and knew right then and there that I need to try your products! I decided then that I wanted to re-sell it but has to try it first on our skin. Lo and behold, I got hooked!

After 2 days of using Baby Blue on Yona I noticed that the rashes on her skin diminished. With continued use, it totally erased the unsightly rashes on her knee. I used it too, and the rashes were totally gone long before we consumed the entire soap.

Right now she’s using Strawberry Milkshake and she’s perfectly enjoying bath time! “Hmmm, mommy, I smey like strawbeye”

Me? I’m using a bar of Just Tea Tree. I take pleasure in the rubi-dub-dub feeling of using the bar!

I take pride in using these soaps as we’re not just saving the environment but we’re also helping PAWS by buying the charitable variants.

More power BY NATURE handmade soaps!

♥, iris

By Nature handmade soaps are available through resellers, check here:

http://www.bynaturehandmadesoaps.com/bynature-authorized-resellers.html
Website:

http://www.bynaturehandmadesoaps.com/

*****PROMO ALERT*****

Click here for the details:

http://www.bynaturehandmadesoaps.com/bynature-blogs/by-nature-promos/262-10-10-10-10-promo.html

Photo credits: http://www.bynaturehandmadesoaps.com/

National Geographic Earth Day Run 2010

Posted on Mar 19, 2010 12:35:00 PM

In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary, National Geographic Channel is excited to announce its very first NatGeo Earth Day Run on April 18, 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia.  This fun run is open to all interested runners who are willing to participate in the 3k, 5k and 10k races.     
Proceeds will go to building sustainable eco villages to withstand environmental disasters like last year’s Ondoy flooding and to support a global competition to rebuild climate resilient communities designed for a greener environment.




Through this event, NatGeo aims to promote Earth Day and its global mission to inspire people to care about the planet. 


Let’s do our share. Help save the environment. 



EVENT DETAILS
National Geographic Earth Day Run
April 18, 2010
SM Mall of Asia
Race Distances: 3k, 5k and 10k

Schedule:
- 5:30AM – Registration
- 6:00AM – Gun start for all races
- 8:30AM – Announcement of Winners

Registration Details:
1. Fees:
3k – P500
5k – P600
10k – P700

-This includes a free limited edition NatGeo Earth Day Run technical shirt.
-Proceeds will support Design Against the Elements Competition in bringing innovative solutions to climate vulnerable communities in developing countries.

2. Ways to Register:
Online Registration
- March 8 to April 4
- www.natgeorun.com
- Courier charges for race kits apply to online registrants
P100 – within Metro Manila
P150 – outside of Metro Manila

Walk-in/Cash Registration
- March 8 to April 11
- Nike Outlet in Bonifacio High Street
- Timex Outlet in SM North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia
- Courier charges for race kits apply to online registrants
P100 – within Metro Manila
P150 – outside of Metro Manila

Join the NatGeo Earth Day Run!

Velocity Bar at Marriott Manila

Posted on Mar 19, 2010 10:02:39 AM

If there’s one thing I miss on being single, it’s definitely club hopping. I used to go out with officemates a lot but I don’t drink I just want to chat ( I mean shout) as I dance the night away. So just imagine my excitement when I got an invite to visit Velocity Bar at the new Marriott hotel!

The Velocity Bar is not your usual ‘bar’. It carries the elegance of hotels and admirable sophistication of Marriott. The place is very spacious and very cozy, making it the perfect place to chill out.

Velocity Bar is the country’s first and only 5-star sports and entertainment bar. Its modern interior design perfectly reflects a chic and hip lifestyle. The bar’s multiple large LCD screens provide great viewing pleasure and its top-of-the-line audio system takes the quality of sound and music a notch higher.

This integrated sports and entertainment bar provides the excitement and camaraderie of sports viewing in a high energy environment with great quality food and beverage. Guests can take their pick on how to better enjoy the game: in the cozy bar area where modern tables and couches are perfect for dining while watching; or in the theater set-up area where they can watch the game just like in a movie theater. Sports enthusiasts around the country are invited to come and watch featured sporting events and throw parties with friends who share the passion for sports.

Velocity has a large amount of beer on tap available. Food menu consist of grill item mainly served in burger format and snack items like chicken wings and squid rings are all served on clean white Chinaware. Lavish finger foods, velocity burger with blue cheese and mouthwatering desserts are available to partygoers with a sweet tooth.

Velocity Sports Bar is housed in the sprawling Marriott Hotel Manila. Located across NAIA Terminal 3, it’s a quick 15-minute drive from Makati and Bonifacio Global City . The hotel offers first-rate 342 room accommodations including luxurious bedding, high speed internet, 40-inch, high definition LCD televisions with jack pack plug and play systems and spacious work areas.  The two top floors house executive level rooms and 19 suites. Guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the 18-hole Villamor golf course from the executive lounge.

***PROMO ALERT***

Velocity Bar
Marriott Hotel
No. 10 Newport Boulevard
Newport City Complex Pasay City
988-9999

www.marriott.com/mnlap

A Different Coffee, Toast and Tea Experience at YA KUN KAYA Ortigas

Posted on Mar 19, 2010 07:58:00 AM

Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas is a familiar place to me because of their famous tea and coffee tarik or pulled coffee. My friends have been gushing over these beverages and I told myself that I should really try it one of these days.

Yesterday, I got the chance to finally try almost everything on their menu. Thanks to Richard Benson K. Co, the owner of Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas for the invite. The whole experience was very new to me as I haven’t tried any food on their menu yet, until yesterday. I noticed how homey YKK Ortigas was, the owner, Richard was there to entertain the needs of the customers. He was so hands-on! And unlike the usual Western coffee shops with intimidating interiors and prices, YKK Ortigas is more laid-back and yes, the food and beverages are better - price and taste-wise.

Ya Kun Kaya is a very familiar name in Singapore as it has been around since 1944. They have not changed the menu or the preparation since then. You will get the same, authentic and delicious Ya Kun Kaya Singapore specialties here in YKK Ortigas!

As a mom, it is important that the places I go to are kid-friendly to ensure that my kid will enjoy the visit as well. I dislike bringing her to coffee shops because she eventually gets bored but guess what? YKK Ortigas has something for the kids while mom are dad are on a meeting!

And the yummy soft-boiled eggs! These eggs are thoroughly cooked for about 10 minutes in boiling water and eaten with dark soy sauce and pepper.

Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas
G/F FERN Bldg. Escriva Drive
Ortigas Center
Pasig City
Phone: 470.4285
Mobile: 0932.628.5705
Email: ykkortigas@gmail.com
Facebook: Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas

Sharper Pictures, Better Blog Posts with Canon G11

Posted on Mar 17, 2010 12:38:09 AM

Canon G11 is my latest love. It was, like, love at first sight!

I knew from the very start that G11 was all I wanted (LOL!) , a pocket camera with SLR features! It’s perfect to moms like me since it’s compact yet produces SLR-quality photos.

Today, March 16, 2010 the hubby gave me the camera of my choice! I considered taking my second choice but I knew that I wouldn’t be happy

Here are some shots taken using mg G11, in manual setting:

I used both photos for my Mang Inasal entry.

Check out Canon G11′s specifications:

Recommended price	• $499 • €589 • £569
Sensor	• 1/1.7″ Type CCD • 10 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 30fps
Maximum clip length	Up to 4GB or 1 hour
File formats	• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2), RAW • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)]
Lens	• 28-140mm (35mm equiv) • f = 6.1 – 30.5 mm • 5x optical zoom • F2.8-4.5 • Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical element)
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift)
Conversion lenses	Yes
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus	• Auto focus :TTL - Face Detection / 9-point AiAF - 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) - Fixed centre or Face Select and Track • Manual focus
AF modes	• Single • Continuous • Servo AF/AE
AF lock	Yes (on/off selectable)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 1 cm
Metering	• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center or linked to Face Detection)
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
AE lock	Yes
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed	• Auto (1 – 1/4000 sec) • 15-1/4000 sec
Modes	• Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Custom (2 modes) • Special Scene • Stitch Assist • Low Light • Quick Shot • Movie
Scene modes	• Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene • Sports • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Indoor • Sunset • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Aquarium • Underwater • Color Accent • Color Swap • Stitch Assist
White balance	• Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Flash • Custom1 • Custom2 • Underwater • White Balance Correction
Self timer	• 2 or 10 sec • Custom or FaceSelf Timer
Continuous shooting	• Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. • AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. • LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash	• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction • Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec • +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments • Face Detection FE compensation • Safety FE • Flash exposure lock • Manual Power Adjustment • Second Curtain Sync • Range (Auto ISO):50cm – 7.0m (wide) / 4.0m (tele)
External Flash	E-TTL with EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Viewfinder	Real-image zoom, Optical Viewfinder
LCD monitor	• 2.8 inch Vari-angle PureColor II VA (TFT) • 461,000 pixels • 100% coverage • Adjustable
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Print compliance	PictBridge
Storage	SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L
Weight (no batt)	355 g
Dimensions	112 x 76 x 48 mm