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5 Basic Grocery Shopping Tipid Tips

How much is your budget for your grocery? And how often do you go way over your budget? Eh bakit hindi? Ang sarap sarap naman talaga mamili sa grocery di ba? Specially when there’s a sale or may mga buy one take one promo. Or kung may mga promos like the recent HonestBee promo (500 off on your grocery). Nakaka tempt to go over your budget, to buy thing you thought are necessary but are actually not.

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With my 5 Basic Grocery Shopping Tipid Tips, you’ll never go over budget on your grocery again, ever! I dare you to try.

5 Basic Grocery Shopping Tipid Tips

Tipid Tip #1: MAKE A GROCERY LIST. This is probably one of the most important tipid tip that I will share with you. Making a grocery list limits you from buying what you do not need. It also guides you to not forget the essentials in your house. Make a list and of course bring it when you do your grocery.

I wish there’s a grocery app which lets you make a grocery list, tracks your usage, lets you know when its time to buy and also have a price comparison. Sobrang bongga yan for us home makers no?

Tipid Tip #2: NEVER DO YOUR GROCERY HUNGRY. It’s tempting to just grab your bag, decides on eating at the supermarket and starts shopping. If you can’t eat at home, grab something before you start doing your grocery. There is a tendency to grab almost everything your stomach fancies when you do your grocery in an empty stomach.

That grumbling noise always win. That chips look delish! Oh I am thirsty! I could finish a case of coke! Fruits? Chocolates? I want them all!!!!

kebata bata eh nagpapabili ng Lipton! This is what happens when you bring kids to the grocery.

Tipid Tip #3: DO NOT BRING THE KIDS. It’s very tempting to bring them and see it as treat to them but do not give in to that temptation. It’s very tiring, you’re checking the list, making sure all your needs is in your cart and your trying not to lose your patient because, well, kids!

You can bring them, leave them at the arcade but then that’s another money you need to spend. And kids are always hungry, brining them adds up to your “eating budget”

Also, mga inay, this is our chance to unwind! Sulitin mo na ang bakasyong ito!

Tipid Tip #4: DO NOT GO OVER THE AISLE MORE THAN ONCE. Sabi ko it’s our chance to unwind, sulitin na natin but not to the extent na paikot ikot ka sa buong grocery. More ikot sa asile, more chances of getting what is not on your list. Hinay hinay sa pagtutulak ng cart.

This tip also lets you spend the most minimum time inside the store. Based on study, the more time you spend inside the store, the more chances of winning, este losing on this tipidan game.

Tipid Tip #5: PLAN YOUR GROCERY TRIP. Still on the premise of spending less time inside the store, plan your trip so that you’ll be able to avoid the “rush hour”. More pila, mas maraming pagod, mas maramig gutom. Also, the more time you spend near the cashier, where premium products are placed, the more you are tempted to get at least one or two Cadbury (or Energizer, or that pair of toothbrush).

If you’re doing your grocery every payday, do it early in the morning and never do it on Friday evenings, hunger games ang peg ng mga tao pag weekend payday eh.

Gusto ko sana idagdag sa tip ko ang “look for the grocery with the cheapest SRP” kaso, I have my own favorite grocery stores and I don’t know if they have the cheapest SRP. Gagawin ko yan soon, grocery hopping and price comparing!

Be A Mommy Blogger: 5 Simple Steps

How to be a mommy blogger? Being a mommy blogger has a lot of perks. Free products from brands. Receiving products is one of the best perks of being a mommy blogger. I could not deny how happy I am every time I receive free Ariel, Safeguard of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Ang laking tipid sa gastos di ba? At the same nakakataba ng puso when you know you are appreciated by other people. Aside from product seeding, may mga blog events pa where a mommy blogger can attend and meet fellow mommies. And if you’re lucky enough or influential enough, may mga sponsored or paid posts that will come your way.

So how to be a mommy blogger? Before, I would usually say, ah being a mommy blogger is not that easy. It takes a lot of time to be one. But recently, I realized that I always answer the question thinking how to be where I am right now. I keep forgetting how I started, how I first open an email and a blog.. which, thinking about it right now, is quite really easy. Now I am reliving that moment and sharing with you some of the things I wished I have known back then. This guide will be easy but I tell you, very useful.

5 Simple Steps To Be A Mommy Blogger

Step #1 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Create A Blog Name

I’m sure you’re expecting me to say open a blog as step 1 no? That’s how I did it back then.. without even thinking what I would name my blog. Trust me on this one, you need to start with creating a name for your blog. I find, Mommy (your name) fitting for a mommy blog. A short phrase about your life is a nice blog name too.

Here are the names of top mommy blogs here in the Philippines (based on topblogs ph, not in particular order):

See the pattern? Just by one look at their blog’s name/ title, you’d known instantly that these are mommy bloggers. Use Godaddy and Google as your tool when looking for a name for your blog. I suggest GoDaddy because later on,you would want your own dotcom. It would be best to know if the name you’ve chosen is still available as dotcom. I have to be honest with you, though some people opts for dotnet, dotph and the likes, dotcom is still most favored.

Step #2 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Create An Email

Now that your blog has a name, it’s time to create an email for your blog. It’s for branding purposes. I really wish somebody guided me on this one. Though easy, changing emails takes a lot of time. Your email should be the same as your blog’s name and use gmail. It’s very useful in the long run.

YOUR EMAIL SHOULD BE THE SAME AS YOUR’S BLOG NAME.

I use mommypehpot@gmail.com. From the list above (top mommy bloggers Philippines), My Mom- Friday uses mymomfriday@gmail.com as her email.

Step #3 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Open A Blog

Now it’s time to open a blog! Using your new email, create a blog at Blogger.com

What is Blogger? (from Wiki)

Blogger is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. It was developed by Pyra Labs, which was bought by Google in 2003. Generally, the blogs are hosted by Google at a subdomain of blogspot.com. Blogs can also be hosted in the registered custom domain of the blogger (like www.example.com)

So you use your email, create a profile, better to create a profile at Google+. Create a NEW BLOG, give your blog a title and address, which should be the same as your email, do not forget that.

For your blog address, if you want to use a dotcom address, you can do so. Here’s a detailed blog post on how to>> How to use your own dot com in your blogspot blog.

Step #4 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Design Your Blog

I’m thinking of skipping this part but I realized, a good looking blog is what pushes me to write. There are hundreds or even thousands of free templates for blogger blogs. You just need to remember this 3 things when you use a free blogger template:

It should be responsive so that it looks OK on most screen size, mobile, tablet, laptop or big monitor)
It should have a customizable header so you can change it to something that fits your blog and title (and yeah, taste)
Avoid dark background with white or light text. It’s an eyesore. Go for something simple and yet elegant.

Here are some Free Responsive Blogger Template that I could use:

Check out Mommy Pehpot Facebook Page for the links where you can download free blogger template.

Step #5 To Be A Mommy Blogger: Write On Your Blog

Now that your set up is done, it’s time to start writing! So what should you write first? Where do you start? I find it a lot easier to start with outlining what will be the main topics of your blog. These 3 main topics will also serve as your 3 top categories and will be your guide when you write your ABOUT ME page.

Create your ABOUT ME page which should include short but interesting stuff about you, what you write about and how they can contact you.

Write some blog post and get ready to be called a “Mommy Blogger”

Next Post: How To Meet other Mommy Bloggers and How To Get An Invite To Mommy Blogger Events.

How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set?

A lot of people has been asking me how much is Laneige Skin Care Set. Or how much do you need to start the Korean Skin Care routine. When I started doing this routine, I tried The Face Shop skin care (it is cheaper) first before using Laneige. I want to see first if the 10 steps Korean Skin Care is really effective and if I can really do all the routines. After finishing a set from The Face Shop (I used the green tea), I decided to give Laneige a try.

I first bought Laneige Hydration Trial Kit for 2000 Pesos. It lasted for more than 2 months and after two sets, I started buying full sized bottle. If my memory serves me right, I first bought the refiner then the emulsion and so on and so on. I’m glad I did it that way because if I bought all the products at once, I’ll be broke LOL

When I computed How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set, the amount was close to 10,000 Php! Ay! I can’t imagine myself spending that much to skin care. Nakakaloka! If you will buy all the products in the trial set in full sizes, here’s how much you need to spend:

Laneige Multi Cleanser- P1320
Laneige Power Essential Skin Refiner- P1300
Laneige Balancing Emulsion- P1800
Laneige Water Bank Essence- P1950
Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream- P1750
Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_EX- P1400

TOTAL: P9520

Oha?!? Can you really spend that much on skin care in one buying? Siguro, pero masakit sa bulsa di ba?!? So if you’re planning to buy a complete set of Laneige Skin Care, start with the trial set and build your stash from there.

But if you really must buy all in one shopping, head on to Althea Ph. How Much Is Laneige Skin Care Set in Althea Ph?

How much is Laneige Skin Care Set

If you buy from Althea Ph, the whole set is only P6950 pesos. That’s 2570 Pesos off or almost 30% OFF!

And if you signed up at ALTHEA PH and use my code: MommyPehpot, you’ll get additional discount of 200 Pesos!

Althea Ph offers authentic Korean products at a discounted price. Since the products comes from Korea, shipping/ delivery takes about a week. I tried ordering from them a few weeks ago and I got from my products right on time (after a week). I can assure you that the products from Althea are all authentic. Aside from Laneige skin care products, here’s what you can order from Althea Philippines:

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask.. one of the coolest mask you’ll ever had! Order it at Althea Ph and see your pores disappear 🙂

Or you could buy and try this complete skin care set from Etude House. It’s a lot cheaper than Laneige right? If you’re new to Korean skin care routine and wants to give it a try but is hesitant to spend that much, you can try this brand too. Easier to put this on your bag:

Create an account at Althea Ph
Click skin care (upper left navigation)
Click Etude House from filter by Brand (left side)
Add to bag then type MommyPehpot on coupon code area then check out!

Oh that’s only P2320 tapos minus pa ang discount from my code.. so that would be 2120 na lang at free shipping pa! That’s the good thing about Althea, shipping is free for orders over 1500 pesos!

As I have said, Althea Ph also offers Korean make up brands such as Banila Co, Etude House, Holika Holika, Skin Food, Tony Moly and more! Now buying your favorite Korean products is easier and not to mention cheaper!

That two are currently on my wish list among other things haha

Althea Ph accepts Paypal, Credit card (visa and mastercard), American Express and through Dragonpay online payment solutions.

For OTC Banking: Banco de Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC), Chinabank, EastWest Bank (EWB), Landbank, Maybank, Philippine National Bank (PNB), RobinsonsBank, Security Bank, Sterling Bank of Asia, United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), and Unionbank

For OTC non Bank: Bayad Center, LBC branches, SM Payment Counters, Robinsons Department Stores (RDS), Cebuana Lhuillier and M.Lhuillier branches nationwide.

Ang saya saya di ba? Dati kase Paypal lang ang payment options sa Althea PH. Now we have more payment options! Kaya shop na ng Laneige Skin Care Set or any Korean products. Don’t forget to Sign up for a new account and use my code MommyPehpot to get an additional discount!