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Menthol-riffic!

still trying to figure out where to start or how to bring back my blogging mojo.. so many things happened..pagkatapos magkasakit ng mga bagets, ako naman ang sumunod.. at kahit hindi pa ako magaling, may I sugod sa Quiapo at Divi ang drama ko for my ate’s wedding.. so while I try to re organize my thoughts, calendar and physical health, here are some of the things I bought in Quiapo.. err Binondo to be exact:

Yes, there’s a few drops of Chinese blood on my veins but it’s not what influenced me to be dependent to menthol and ointments. I got it from my mom who loves anything alternative medicine hehe (acupuncture, moxibustion and the use of food supplements).

These 4 are always present in our medicine cabinet and each one has a purpose..uhhm well for me.. each one has its own “expertise”.

Let’s start with the more popular menthol, Vicks VapoRub. I have a confession to make..there was a time in my life that I can’t live er sleep without a rub of Vicks. It was during my college years and Vicks kinda treats my home sickness.. Actually until now, if I am super duper stressed, I still need some help from my menthol friends to fall asleep. Other than that, we use Vicks to treat colds, coughs and ease pain from tonsillitis.

Vicks VapoRub can also be used as steam to temporary relief from colds or clogged nose. To use as steam, partly fill a bowl of steaming water, add 2 teaspoonfuls of Vicks VapoRub and inhale the steam.

Polar Bear is next because as far as I can remember, this menthol has been with my family..giving us comfort from stomach pain and travel sickness (even morning sickness!). My mom would put two drops of Polar Bear to a cup of hot water and will drink it like a tea.. best treatment for flatulence hehe

According to the Tsinoy where I bought Polar Bear, this menthol is for China where as White Flower is used in HongKong. Also, be careful in buying Polar Bear, only buy at Binondo where you can be sure that you’re buying the original one. Original Polar Bear is distributed by Tekson Marketing here in the Philippines.

White Flower.. can’t remember when it was introduced to me but since then, we never run out of this flower. Since White Flower is a very strong oil, I use this to treat head ache.. like extreme headache or the migraine kind of head ache.. or the kind of head ache that makes you want to cut your head off.. Put a little near your eyes and a lot on your forehead and you’ll definitely feel a sudden relief from that kind of head ache.

White Flower is also used for cold, flu and muscular pain. It can also be applied to insect and mosquito bites and used for travel sickness.

Last one.. which I only discovered this year, is Tiger Balm… ay I love the smell of this one.. I use this pag bahong baho ako sa paligid ko LOL Tiger Balm is best used for muscle pain.. instant relief mga teh! The only downside.. kumukulay sya sa damit!

Tiger Balm is from Singapore pala.. and can also be used for itchiness and insect bites.. my sister pointed out that it smells like Betet.. it’s another menthol ointment (from Malaysia naman)..well, not to me.. Tiger Balm smells waaay better than Betet.

Price List! (from Binondo, magtanong tanong muna kayo ha, kase ung nabilhan kong tindahan sa Binondo medyo mahal eh haha):

White Flower 10 ml 140 PhP
Polar Bear 55 PhP
Vicks VapoRub 135 PhP
Tiger Balm 95 PhP (as low as 75 PhP)

All these menthol pala is available din in Mercury Drugstore, not sure lang if it is cheaper in Binondo or not 🙂

Do you love using menthol or Chinese ointments too? Tell me what’s your favorite!

Super 8 Grocery Warehouse and Funfest 2014

One of my favorites supermarket is having an event this Saturday, March 22.. too bad the venue is quite far from where I live..ang saya pa naman nito since all grocery items are on sale, some by as much as 30%!

March 20 and 21 are reserved for Super 8’s top costumers and March 22 event is open to the public. On March 22, the event runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 PM and admission is free of charge.

Super 8 Grocery Warehouse Funfest is an annual event that offers guests abundant shopping deals, exciting activities and fantastic freebies. Two Toyota Wigo’s and four 100cc PMR Motorcycles, 16 iPad Minis and Super 8 GC will be raffled on March 20-22 to lucky visitors!

This year’s theme is “Super Fiesta, Super Saya sa Super 8!” which replicates the vibrant fiestas the Philippines is known for, tamang tama, papasok na ang buwan ng mga fiestas 🙂

And because the theme is fiesta, expect a festive vibe during the event.

Major sponsors include Procter & Gamble Distribution Philippines, Universal Robina Corporation, Mondelez Philippines, Inc., Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation, Nestle Philippines, Inc., Coca Cola Philippines, Inc., Unilever Philippines, Inc., Colgate Palmolive Philippines, Inc., Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Philippines, Inc., NutriAsia Inc., Regent Foods Corporation, Alaska Milk Corporation and Century Pacific Foods Inc. Official media partners are 90.7 Love Radio, Yes! FM 101.1, 96.3 Easy Rock and DZRH.

Port 88: Ready, Set, SALE! (Free Tickets For My Readers!)

I am excited for this sale because the venue is very near me .. isang tumbling lang mga teh! Port 88: Ready, Set, SALE! will happen on December 7-8 at The Megatents Events Venue in Libis 🙂 Here’s the map of the venue (how to go to Megatent Libis

How to go to Megatent Libis?

Private transpo- from EDSA make a turn at Ortigas Avenue (Robinsons Galleria), then turn left at C5, Megatent is after ( a few meters) Red Ribbon.
Public Transpo, if coming from EDSA, take the Gliner bus (Cainta or Taytay) or jeep going to Rosario, alight at IPI (after C5 – Ortigas Avenue crossing), then cross on the other side and take a jeepney going to Cubao. Tell the driver that you’ll be going to Megatent (they know that)

Port 88: Ready, Set, SALE! is done in partnership with the ICA (Greenhills) Alumnae Association and features an amazing mixture of big commercial brands and upcoming ones showcasing their best collections! From apparel, toys, household items, pastries, dry goods/food to decor, you name it and Port 88 definitely has it! To date, participants include Adidas, Toy Kingdom, Goody, Sunnex, Chef’s Classics, Plains and Prints, Petrol, RRJ, Apartment 8, I Love Koi, Cole Vintage and many more! We have over 100 stalls ready to give you an awesome Christmas shopping experience! 🙂

In light of the recent super typhoon that had hit the country, The LiST Group together with the Philippine Red Cross will be initiating a toy drive during the event. Customers who come with toys to donate will be given free entrance. One toy donation is equivalent to one free ticket. -Press Relase

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Free tickets for my readers!

Just tell me on the comment section, your favorite brand from the poster above with your full name and email address. I will announce/ contact the winners this week! 🙂

My fave brands for this sale are Adidas, Toy Kingdom and Plains and Prints..if you’re looking for home lighting, such as Masiero lighting – click here, judging from the poster, no home related items at the event.