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Black Friday Shopping Tip: Avoid the Long lines

We know how crazy women can be when it comes to sales. Funny how impulse we are when there is a sale. It is a very satisfying feeling to find great deals. Yet, most of us hate the long lines. We all know that long lines are part of sale. There are times that you’d rather stay home, but you are missing a lot of amazing deals. Black Friday is approaching. Have you ever thought of going out there and get into the crowd? Black Friday is Black Friday. So, you can endure what’s waiting for you because we all know it is worth it. Never mind the crowd and the long lines, here are the tips on how to avoid them:

Make a list of what you need to buy
Strolling around the store is not a good idea during Black Friday sale. Prepare for this day, make a list of what you need to buy and what’s your budget. Also, make a list of what you want and the extra budget allocate for it. By doing so, you will save time and avoid a long line ahead.

Prepare your resources
Don’t forget your resources. Bring your money, credit cards, debit cards, privilege cards, and printed coupons. Make sure to present the necessary cards during checkout. For some shops, they honor privilege cards and make a priority lane for the holders.

Use Eco bags
Shopping carts are hard to maneuver during the Black Friday Sale. You might get distracted from the crowd or lose control of your cart. Better bring some Eco bags for ease of movement. Use bags that are larger in size and can sling to shoulders. It will be a lot easier to go around with your Eco bags than a heavy shopping cart. This works nicely, especially on narrow spaces.

Shop with a friend
Shopping alone may be beneficial, especially for moms. Yes, you have to leave your kids at home. Please make sure not to bring them, even the teens. To have an easier experience on Black Friday, bring a friend along. It is fun to shop with a friend. You can split ways in the shop and shop for each other. By doing this, you can save more time. Or you can also ask your friend to secure a line for what you’ve shopped. Then once you are done, take turns in the line.

Shop Online on Black Friday
Not only avoid long lines, you will also save and find great deals online. Picodi will provide a special place for Black Friday deals to online stores so make sure to check it out when the day comes. Shop from the comfort of your home and avoid the lines!

Black Friday sale is an exciting and most-awaited time of the year. But it can be exhausting so make the best out of it. Beat the Black Friday Sale and go home with great deals.

The Top 5 Most Unique Birthday Gifts For DAD

Is your dad’s birthday coming up? Want to give him something unique and special? Check out this list of unique birthday gifts your father would definitely love for his birthday.

Personalized Whisky Flask
Giving personalized gifts is a great way to show sincerity to the person. Generic gifts are forgettable. So give your dad something memorable like a whisky flask with his name on it! For your dad who loves an occasional chug of scotch or whiskey, an engraved flask is truly a classy gift. There are several suppliers online that even combine your name and your hometown on the design as if you have your own personal distillery. Personalized and affordable, $30 to $50 tops for this unique gift idea.
Beef Jerky Flowers
Does your dad love snacking on beef jerky? Give it a twist by getting him a bouquet of savory flowers. It only costs $45 and is definitely a unique way to surprise your dad, so buy it here! If you want to delight your dad even more, stretch out your gift by getting him a monthly beef jerky subscription box. And yes, there’s such a thing!
Beer Making Kit
Is your dad passionate about beer, and not simply a drinker? It’s time to give him a new hobby! If your dad wants to try homebrewing, now is the best time to get him a homebrewing kit. Starter kits cost around $50 to 100$. It usually includes a keg fermenter, brewing extracts, and a couple of beer bottles. Have fun together and enjoy a new hobby with your dad!
3D Printer
For your father who loves gadgets and DIY projects, a 3D printer is definitely a unique gift! You can use a 3D printer to make customized items from toys, household items, and custom parts. There are lots of options available that have a different functions. It’s a bit pricey at $150 to $500 and you have to keep a stock of colored PLA filaments but it’s definitely something your dad would want to explore.
Portable Espresso Maker
Got a dad who can’t live without coffee? Making the rounds in the internet today is a new way to prepare your own cup of espresso. Portable espresso makers are compact coffee makers that you can bring with you everywhere. They’re so handy at around 7 to 10 inches only and is hand powered. You only need ground coffee, and a source of hot water. There are a handful of small and compact espresso machines ranging from $50 to $100. All of them guaranteed to give your dad his coffee fix whenever and wherever he is!

Thinking of something unique to give your loved one definitely takes some time and research. But it’s always worth it in the end! Whatever type of person your dad is, you can always find something for him in the internet. Show your gratitude to him by investing in something unique and functional. Your dad deserves a memorable gift!

Watsons “Members Get More” Campaign

“Ma’am may SM Advantage po?”

Few years ago, I never mind. I don’t have SM Advantage Card and I don’t care. Then I got one, I can’t remember if it is my curiosity or the saleslady is really good on telling the advantages of having an advantage card. And since then on, my payment always includes my SMAC, even if it’s only a hundred pesos or less.

Why? SMAC points! I was astonished to find out that my points accumulated enough to pay for my Watsons purchase. It was less than 500 pesos, pero kahit na di ba, that’s like free money. So I never leave home without my SMAC, for sure naman dadaan at dadaan ako sa SM eh or Watsons.

And here another good reason to use SMAC when shopping at Watsons. Members Get More! Watsons, Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer just launched its “Members Get More” campaign where members get more savings, more points and more value in more than 500 Watsons stores nationwide.

The Members Get More campaign gives shoppers more rewards and exclusive privileges to card-bearing customers*.

Members only promos to earn more reward points (which converts to shopping money)
More discounts with products that are on “member price”
Exclusive freebies and easily join eRaffle promotions exclusive to members (Make Your Summer Promo)
Exclusive dibs on upcoming deals and invites to exclusive events.

*Also included in the Watsons loyalty program are SM Prestige and BDO Rewards card.

“At Watsons, we want to make our shoppers special. So we make sure they enjoy perks of being a loyal customer every time they visit our stores. With the Members Get More program, they can get more savings, more points and even get exclusive prices simply by using their SM Advantage Card (SMAC),” says Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion.

How to avail the “member price”

It can be easily spotted because items on member price are specially marked with a Green Member Tag.

Happy Shoppers because of Watsons “Members Get More” campaign

During the launch of “Members Get More” campaign, we were asked to look for the green tag items and see how much we can save.

I can’t believe when I saw these Argan Oil products at Watsons. And I am shocked when I paid with my #SMAdvantage card. 12% on the spot discount because I am a member!

That’s what I bought, with the exception of the hand cream, all these are at members only price. Why these products, you may ask. I have always been curious with Argan Oil and well my OCD tells me I should get one product range. I haven’t tried the shampoo and the hair mask but I can tell that the lotion and body scrub works well as well as the hand cream. Definitely going back to Watsons to buy these brand, which is a Watsons brand!