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5 Shopping Tips For #SMLadiesNight

SM Ladies Night is happening again this Wednesday! It will be in SM North EDSA this time!

Are you ready? But before you start listing what you’ll be getting, let me give you some useful tips. From 6 PM to 9 PM Great Selections from SM Woman, GTW by SM, Coco Cabana Swimwear and SM Woman Active will be 50% off. That’s a lot of clothes in 3 hours! And for sure, you’re not the only who’ll join this event.. it would be a chaos as soon as the clock strikes 6! Don’t you want to make the best out of this shopping trip? Here’s my 5 Shopping Tips based on my experience last SM Ladies Night.

1. List what you want to buy.

A swimsuit from Coco Cabana? Running shorts from SM Woman Active? Or maybe an office attire or casual wear from SM Woman? How about a pretty dress from GTW by SM? During the first SM Ladies Night, I do not know what to get, I just focused on swimwear and active wear. Look at my haul (I only paid 2500 for all these), most are active wear and swimwear!

It was worth it but I forgot I need some casual tops!

2. Be there early.

The sale event starts at 6 PM but who says you can’t start shopping as soon as SM North EDSA opens? OA naman sa aga no? Seriously, the lines, specially at the fitting room can be challenging. And the lines at the cashier can be really stressful. Unahan mo silang lahat! Magsukat ka na at magshopping habang maaaga pa.. para pagdating ng 6 PM, ready to pay ka na lang.

3. Bring Your SM Ecobags

We are responsible shoppers right? Don’t forget to bring at least 3 ecobags on your shopping trip!

4. Don’t Forget You SM Advantage Card!

Sayang ang reward points!

5. Bring a friend

Shopping is more fun if you’re with a friend. And if tip number 2 fails, you can at least rely on each other to fall in line while the other one shops.

After shopping, don’t forget to share your haul on your social media accounts and use #SMLadiesNight! Tag me and tell me if my tips are useful 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!

5 Tips for a Better Work/Life Balance

Achieving a better work/life balance has long been a common goal for working women of all ages and levels of success. Having said this, for some, it can be an extremely difficult balance to accomplish given these modern times of constant connectivity and increased competition that we live in.

While working hard to become successful is commendable, it’s important to realize that there is a tipping point when work related endeavors can become less productive and more of a frustration. If you’re a mom who finds it challenging to juggle life at home with the kids and your work life, the following are five practical tips that may help you to achieve the perfect work/life balanc. Let’s start with the importance of ‘me’ time…

Always Schedule some ‘me’ Time

Me’ time can mean different things to different people; for some it may be time spent with family and for others it may mean moments of solitude. Whichever way you prefer to spend your down time, always making sure to set some time aside for non business related tasks provides a lot of benefits. From getting some much needed rest and recharging your batteries to spending some quality time with friends and loved ones, ‘me’ time can actually help you to become more productive while working.

Use Technology to work Smarter, not Harder

One of the biggest causes of an upset to work/life balance is technology. Smart devices and cloud computing mean you can take your work anywhere with you, providing a constant reminder of the stresses of your job. In the same way that you can access work related emails and tasks from anywhere, technology can make it easier to shut everything off and get away from the stresses of work. Scheduling tasks on autopilot and monitoring staff via HR software are just two of the ways that you can use technology to work smarter, and not harder.

Leave Work Stuff where it Belongs

The two tips above can only truly be achieved once you conquer the urge to take work home or ‘’just quickly check something.’’ Leaving work at work is important not only so as to not invade your personal space and home life, but also because you’re most probably going to be more productive when you’re in your work environment anyway.

No one is Perfect

Be it at home or at work, being able to delegate tasks and responsibilities is an important trait, as is accepting that others may not necessarily do things as well as you. Learn to let those who are part of your team at home and at work get on with certain tasks so that you can find time to rest, disconnect, or concentrate on other elements of your home or business life.

Just Say No

Whether you are a self-employed entrepreneur, or you have a very demanding boss, it is important to be able to just say “no” to work sometimes. Being sensible and only taking on what you can will prevent your work from completely taking over your life and commanding all other aspects of it.

The issue of having a perfect work/life balance is one that millions of working moms all over the world wrestle with on a daily basis. If, like millions of other moms, you’re looking to achieve a healthy balance that will lead to a happier and more fulfilled you, the five aforementioned tips are something that you should give some serious consideration to.

Zumba Creator, Beto Perez Live In Circuit Makati!

Any Zumba lover/ enthusiast knows who Beto Perez is. He is more than an inspiration, he motivates you to do more and to never stop. Imagine my amazement when I learned that Beto is coming here in the Philippines!!!!!

And that I got an invite for an afternoon of Zumba with Beto Perez! I thought I was the only one excited for this.. pati pala ang mga Zumba licensed instructors here in the Philippines are excited too! Imagine Regine Tolentino on fan mode! Ang cute!

Am I too obvious? I am dying with excitement here!

Beto indulge us with 3 Zumba sets.. which reminds me, I need to update my Beto videos! haha

What makes Zumba different? According to Beto, Zumba is all about having fun. As he puts it, Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!

This is my after party photo ops with Beto.. kinikilig ako!

What is Beto Perez doing here in the Philippines? He is here for The First Outdoor Fitness-Concert™ happening on May 10 5:00 PM at Globe Circuit Events Ground. Ditch you workout and join this party! Check out Circuit Makati Facebook Page for more details!