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The Sati Ecobag

It was during one of our usual chat when the idea came to me. Niko and I were talking about Sati’s birthday. It was about loot bags and giveaways and birthday party giveaway idea. Of course, we were also talking about clinicallix, diet and food. She mentioned about birthday party souvenirs and I said never liked giveaways that are for display only. You know what I mean, those little items that says thank you for coming.. maybe for some it’s a very nice giveaway, to me it’s not that much. I usually let it pass. You see, with four kids, I just can’t have a rack or a shelf of tiny giveaways, they would always end up in the floor, in multiple pieces. So I realized, I would give something that would be very useful to her guests. And since I have been advocating the use of eco bags, I realized that it would be the perfect birthday party giveaway.

The design process was really simple, I want something that is personalized to Sati, useful and at the same unique to other eco bags there is in the market or in the giveaways departments. The front of the bag was her name on it. That was the hardest part (and the most expensive part) of the bag. The back part, I put a pocket, that separates her from the usual eco bag. A pocket intended for receipts. As a regular user of reusable bags, I noticed that most reusable bags has no pocket on it. So I made one that has one. And to make the pocket more useful, that’s where I put the Thank You note for coming to her party. My sister asked my why I put November 2010 instead of the date of the celebration. The answer is simple, her real birthday is Noveber 8 and we celebrated it on November 6. I wouldn’t want to put the wrong day of her birthday.

Gingersnaps Warehouse Sale 2010

November 12, Friday. A fellow mommy blogger told us about Gingersnaps Warehouse Sale 2010 that will open on the said date. And from the map provided in most blog post about the sale, I discovered that Gingersnaps Warehouse is just a tricycle away from my place. OK, not that near, I still have to walk and rode a tricycle, the thing is, I can go there anytime I want. So last Friday, thinking that less people would be there, I went to the warehouse. Sadly, most of the products at Gingersnap’s Warehouse Sale 2010 last Friday were not that nice. I was there around 1 PM and the line to the cashier is already long. We look around for about 30 minutes and found nothing. Went home empty handed. Coincidentally, Michelle was there too (mom friday), around that time too. Makes me think that Michelle and I are soul sisters (what do you think Michelle?). Anyways, for those of you who has been driving around Pasig looking for the Gingersnaps Warehouse and been looking the net for Gingersnaps Warehouse map, I made one specially for Joy.. not for you, but yeah you can use it.

Coming from EDSA, the easiest way to take is Ortigas Avenue Extension. Straight ahead and then turn right in C Raymundo, this is the right turn after the Lugawan on that side of the road (almost in front of Rosario church). Straight ahead after your turn (you will see a high school, a big supermarket..forgot the name and some subdivisions). Turn left on F Legazpi (if not mistaken, there is an ongoing construction here, a gymnasium or a sports center). Go Straight (LG warehouse is along the way). Straight head until you reached Pasig Rainforest, then turn left (you have to be cautious as there are two left turn here, take the one right after Rainforest). Go straight or not as the road here is curved (LOL), you get my point right? After Pasig City Hospital is the Armal Compound where numerous warehouses are inside. And you can see in front of the gate, a Gingersnap banner or some sort. Yep, that is where the Gingersnap’s Warehouse Sale 2010 located. Enjoy shopping!

You can also take c5, turn right on Eagle drive, right on Dr Sixto Antonio Ave, straight ahead, then turn on the first road on the left, go straight until you reached C Raymundo (which is about 300-500 meters, not sure). Turn left to C Raymundo and just some meters away is F Legazpi turn.

next post.. tips on how to score great finds on warehouse sales.

Gingersnaps Warehouse Sale 2010, Warehouse 19, Armal Compound 2, M. Eusebio Ave., San Miguel, Pasig City

edit: if going there through public transportation, ride a public utilized vehicle going to Pasig Palengke (there’s a lot in Shaw central terminal, near Unilab) and from there ride a tricycle and tell them to drop you off at Armal Compound in Esubio Avenue or Pasig Hospital, he fare is about 50 PhP, I think.

Guide On Warehouse Sales Shopping

With so many warehouse sale happening this season, most of us are trying to fit our budget with things we needed to buy for the holiday and things we want to buy. Warehouse sales usually happen in November to December every year. Some of the most anticipated warehouse sale includes, Richwell warehouse sale (importers of toys like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Mega Blocks and a lot more), Gingersnaps Warehouse Sale, Bench Warehouse Sale. Other sales like Crocs sale, Mega Brands sale, Adidas Sale are also anticipated during this season.

But since this blog is not a shopping blog, I will focus this post on warehouse sales that is of interest of many parents. Toys and children clothes.

Here is a short Guide On Warehouse Sales Shopping for parents:

DO NOT bring your kids when going to warehouse sales. Most warehouse sales doe snot have good ventilation or if they do have, there are more people here than you can imagine. Imagine how hot and uncomfortable the place would be. Other than that, when you bring your kids along, for sure, you will end up buying all the things they asked you to. Or if not, you’ll end up with head ache for trying to stop them as they go wild over a toy.
Bring CASH, and bring just the amount you are willing to spend. Most warehouse sale does not offer credit card payment. So to keep you out of the hassle, be prepared to bring cash.
Be EARLY. long lines. That’s the main advantage of being there early. You got to shop while there are less people and you got to pay with less lines. Though in some warehouse sale (like richwell) Friday around 2 PM is the best time to shop.
Wear comfortable dress, shorts and sando would be better (and they allow that on warehouses). Bring a fan for yourself and water (though you have to leave it outside) and some crackers if you want. Most warehouses are located in a place where your usual food establishments are not there (read: tuktuk ng timbuktu). To prevent from having a stomach ache from buying a food to an unknown vendor, bring your own chichars na lang.
BRING YOUR OWN BAG. and this goes for saving our planet. I know you’ll hoard all the toys you can have this sale season or all the clothes that still fits to your kid and with that you will be using a lot of plastic bags. Why use plastic bags when you can just throw all your stuff in a katsa bag? (which inspire to make my own BIG eco bag specially for sales.. ASS? adik sa sale LOL)
Spend wisely. And though it is tempting to buy a dress that is 4 years ahead of your kids age, don’t! Come on, by that time, that dress won’t be that cute anymore. got the point?

I said short so I’ll stop it here.

Happy Shopping!