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5 Tips to Shopping for a Deal

Would you believe that you can still save while you shop? You can make every penny of your hard-earned money worthwhile on the things you want by being a smart buyer. You need not sign up for a training to learn how to save up on your purchases. You only need to be aware that there are things you can do to stretch your budget a little more when you shop, whatever income level you are from. Here are five tips to help you save while you do your shopping.

1. Stick to your budget
To make sure you don’t spend more than you can handle, it is advised to bring a copy of a budget you made when you shop. Feel free to cross out your purchases from your list to be realistic about your expenses. Bringing your budget with you while shopping serves as your visual guide to avoid spending more than what you have planned and lessens the risk of
buying more than what you need.

2. Try shopping online
Some buyers attest to track of their expenses better when they shop online. When you buy online, you can restrict yourself to visit only the sites where you need to purchase, as compared to visiting a physical store where you might be tempted to visit shopping lanes where you don’t need to go. You can also visit sites online such as https://twitter.com/dealdash to check out overstock inventory deals and the latest sales on various items. Online websites such as this can give you updates on many different items and services and features customer reviews which may guide you to purchase wisely. If you keep your eyes open for sales and discounts offered online on the things you need to buy, you are stretching your budget while saving some for future purchases.

3. Check your closet and pantry first
Before buying new clothes or shoes, make a quick survey of your wardrobe if it has still closet space for new ones. Else, clear out some space first before thinking of buying. You can set-up a garage sale for the items you no longer want in your wardrobe or haven’t been wearing for over a year. They will be clutter for a long time, so why not convert it to shopping money. Same with grocery shopping, you need to scan your pantry to check which ones you need to replenish else, you will end up buying duplicates instead of shopping for other items you need.

4. Look for different places to buy
You can check prices of the things you frequently buy from varying types of stores. You might also have observed that drugstores usually have higher rates than usual grocery stores. It would be a wiser idea to buy your household or everyday items from discount stores or grocery stores because frequent purchases as these can save you a significant amount if you choose the right store to buy from.

5. Get a discount before you shop
One way to get a discount before you even purchase is to buy a discounted gift card. You are spending less also if you haven’t purchased yet. You can use it more to your advantage when you purchase items which are on sale because you have a discount over your discount from your gift card. Using discount coupons can also save you a great deal of money especially if you use them frequently.

You can get great deals when you think consciously about how you do your purchases. Hopefully, the tips above might help you get into the habit of cutting on your expenses while saving some on the side.

Mother’s Day Staycation At Hive Hotel and Convention Place

For Mother’s Day, actually, a week before Mother’s Day, we got an invite to stay at one of the coolest hotel in Quezon City-Hive Hotel and Convention Place.

I say coolest because of all the amazing displays. The theme of the hotel is retro, every corner feels like a trip down memory lane! Medyo nanghinayang nga kame eh. Sana kasama namin si Mother so she could reminisce. And sana nabantayan nya ang mga kids so husband and I can go to My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar. Next time we will do that! haha

Hive Hotel and Convention Place is an eco friendly hotel. They collect rain water for their plants. Toiletries are in dispenser so no small plastic bottles. That’s one of my major concern when I check in at hotels. The disposable of those tiny bottles that you can’t even reuse. When we travel, I bring our own toiletries so we dont have to use/ask for more toiletries from the hotel. Most notable is the use of Mason jar for complimentary water instead of bottled water.

Our room was a connecting room, a deluxe room connected to a Super Studio. It’s actually big for our family, kasya pa nga si Nanay if ever.

hat we love most in our room is the bath tub! For our stay, they gave us a complimentary bath bomb! (not always available but it comes with their special promos so watch out for it!) It’s my first time to bath tub with my kids. Super sayang bonding pala. Check: Hive Hotel Facebook Page for their weekend promos.

My husband loved the food, so that means a lot. I love any kind of food so my food opinion is not that reliable haha. But if the husband says the food is good, it really is!

Hive Hotel and Convention Place is still on soft opening phase but the hospitality and willingness to serve of the hotel staff is pang grand opening na. They specialize in staycations and of course, conventions that can fit up to 300 people!

For Mother’s Day staycation, book a room at Hive Hotel and Convention Place.Rate starts at 2400++ Pesos for a 2 person bedroom (special weekend promo rate, while regular price is at 3,600 Pesos) Try their super comfy 400 thread count bed with pocket springs and memory foam!

Best Flowers For Mother’s Day

Florist are going to be busy once again as the whole world celebrates Mother’s Day this coming Sunday. Everyone’s asking what’s the Best Flowers For Mother’s Day and looking for the flower shop who can deliver on time. Such a busy day for the flower industry!

If you are looking for the best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, this is not the post for you. But if you are the kind of person who loves giving Mothers Day flowers and chocolates, this article is for you. What’s the best Mothers Day Flowers 2018? What’s the meaning for each Mother’s Day flowers? Is there a unique mothers day flowers? Where to order mothers day flowers online?

Best Flowers For Mother’s Day

Let’s start with the Best Flowers For Mother’s Day. Here’s a list of different kinds of flowers that are usually given on Mother’s Day:

Roses. Pink and white roses are a popular choice for Mother’s Day. Choose red roses if you are giving Mother’s Day bouquet to your wife, if it is your mother or mother in law, pink and white combination is a good choice.
Pink Stargazer is a good choice too. It’s a big flower but can be expensive at times.
Pink carnations with a few hints of small violet flowers can surely make your mom smile.
Sunflower is also becoming a Mother’s Day flower. The flowers’ name add more meaning to the celebration. It’s like telling your mom or the mother of your kids that she is the sunshine of your life.
Orchids is perfect choice if you are looking for a unique mothers day flower , specially phalaenopsis. If I have to name the Best Flowers For Mother’s Day, I’d name a live phalaenopsis as one.

Mother’s Day Flowers Meaning

Is there a meaning for each flower? The choice of flower during Mother’s Day is actually not about the meaning behind each flower. A lot of people choose a specific flower arrangement or bouquet based on the color combination of the arrangement. For Mother’s Day, pink is a stand out color.

Where to order Mother’s Day Flowers Online? Check out Flower Chimp Philippines for the Mother’s Day flowers 2018. Be quick to secure a delivery slot on May 13, 2018.