the canDIshhh tales

12/22/17 UPDATE: The P80.00 has been returned last night.  After 15 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The search for a reliable courier is never over.  Simply because at one point, they will somehow fuck up a delivery, lose a package or just not pick up.  I don't usually complain here on my blog as I want this space to be a platform for positivity, but then when I heard what I heard from the person I was speaking to from Gryffon Courier, I knew I had to write this. This holiday season, as we all now, Filipinos are crammers.  We like doing things last minute.  A few weeks ago, I saw this company, Gryffon Courier being suggested by people in a facebook group.  It caught my attention and convinced me to book a pick up. The first transaction went on smoothly.  The second and the third as well, so for another package well I decided to use them again.  I mean what are the odds, righ...

Who would have thought that posting about the #QuakerOvernightBreakfastClub would open doors for me and a friend on a passion project?  Well, because of the overwhelming feedback I received with the jars, my friend and I decided - why not try our luck selling these jars? It was a slow but steady journey, one that entailed pulling our strengths together and pushing through.  It has been a few months and we are so very happy with the developments. So, welcome - our new and improved #HappyBreakfastJar! We are selling this jar for P275.00 each, our promo is buy 4 jars for P1,000.00 Shipping is P70.00 for every 2 jars within Metro Manila and P280 for Provincial addresses. We have recipes and a carrying bag for every jar. Another product of ours is the #HappyStickerLabels, we must give credit where credit is due - the labels were not really on our radar, but when friends (Mish and Sab of Mothers Who Brunch) says it's worth tapping - well, we listened and #HappyStickerLa...

Here's the link to the Brightbrands PRICELIST: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kcUGauJQsDVZ_wCiV_jO4hvy1syQF21h?usp=sharing Click to see HOW MUCH the following brands are: Yumbox Snails Lunch Punch Tiger Tribe SND Safe N Beautiful Nail Spa Treatments Drink In the Box Sanck In the Box Funbites Phone Soap Scrub Daddy and Cusina Home Dishwashing Lunchbox Love Notes Enjoy shopping!!

I can't believe it's been 9 years. I remember it as if it was just yesterday.  Meeting up with food bloggers for a cup or two of Serenitea Milk Tea.  Do you know that I used to drive to Serenitea Banawe (it's old location along N. Roxas) about 3x a week just to get my milk tea fix?  I would order 4 large ones.  One for me during the trip back home, one for my Panget and another one for me for the next day.  Yes, I would always ALWAYS buy 4 large cups. The first question I asked my OB when I was pregnant with Kailee was if I could still drink Milk Teas - and she said YES.  I was soooo very happy!  Hahaha..  Kailee was a milk tea baby, and she's already 6!  Time flies noh? To celebrate Serenitea's 9th year anniversary - they're treating us to the JUMBO CUPS!  Wonderful news right?  Thank you Serenitea for loving us. You will always ALWAYS be my first love when it comes to milk teas.

Locally is a juice brand made here in the country.  What is unique about it is that it's made from fruits found locally plus is humorous word play for each type of juice.  Look at the colorful and funny packaging: I think it's so mighty that a local company decided to pursue juices and launch them this way - with a little humor.  It's really cute and entertaining.  I believe that we Filipinos are happier compared to other people in the world - we smile amidst challenges and this perfectly personifies the Filipino brand.  I was so entertained reading through the captions of these juices.  What's more is that the taste is delicious.  I love them all - I don't think there's one variant that didn't taste good.  My personal favorite is Mangosteen because, I don't eat Mangosteen.  Hahaha..  I tried the juice and masarap pala!  The Sineguelas, I just watch my mom eat it too - but now I can proudly say, I drank sineguelas!  ...

The answer is NO, there isn't. Just this morning - I was so angry at Kailee because she opened toys that was meant for some of her friends.  She knew these toys were for her friends as we were preparing them the other day.  I have just set them aside and I was planning to wrap them tonight. As I was about to wear my shoes, I noticed that there were empty boxes of the said toy on the trash bin.  I could feel blood rising, I call Kailee and Connor.  When they saw me, Kailee had this guilty look in her eyes.  I asked them both who opened the toys.  The pointed to one another.  Connor said *Atchi opened it!* then Kailee said in return *He opened it too!* If you were in my shoes, what would you have done? What I did?  I was so angry that I wanted to throw a fit.  I had to be controlled.  It's so effing hard to control your anger with the kids.  Super hard.  REALLY SUPER HARD!  I really wanted to scream!  But I coul...

Now, it's possible - MULTIPLE Destinations with Uber! I'm so happy, I have long wondered it this was possible and now - officially, it is possible!  Woohooo!  It's so nice that Uber has rolled this out this holiday season - it's perfect, right? And it's so easy to do, with just clicks on your Uber app.  Wonderful right? Now, you can drop off gift with ease, no need to book and rebook trips!  You can book up to three (3) stops using this feature.  You can now seamlessly pick up friends along the way with ease and comfort.  The route is now clear to the driver, no more confusion, miscommunication and mix-up.  This will be a HUGE help to all Uber riders and partners in the country.  One this less to stress about, right? How it works: To use the feature, tap “where to?” and then “+”. Add the addresses of the stops, and then request for the ride. Changes in the route can be done in the app, in real time. The driver will be automaticall...

Yes, every year - I share this blessing of mine, the Starbucks Planner!  I pay it forward because #StarbucksPhilippines had been a very supportive partner throughout my blogging life.  I am very grateful to them and so I want to pay it forward to my blog readers. This is what the Starbucks 2018 Planner looks like: It even has a Pilipinas Starbucks card! And some other thingies for your planner needs.  Cute, right? So what are you waiting for?!?! Joining is very very simple.  Just share this * @candishhh is giving away a Starbucks 2018 Planner. Share your blessings and pay it forward! Click on this link to JOIN NOW   http://www.candishhh.com/2017/12/giveaway-starbucks-2018-planner.html * on your social media account and then, get the link of your share and leave the following details on the comment section. a)  Name b)  Email Address c)  URL of your share to FB and Twitter (make sure that you LIKE my Facebook Page) Tha...

I remember it as if it were only yesterday, the first Starbucks store opening in 6750 Makati.  I have an aunt who is a huge HUGE fan of Starbucks and was giddy with excitement.  I remember too that she kept her receipt.  I wonder where that receipt is now.  Hahahaha!!  I remember we would go every Sunday to Starbucks for the next few months, it was a *reward* for us nieces and nephews for going with them to visit my Angkong in Manila Memorial. I can't believe that it has been 20 years already. As part of the Starbucks 20th Anniversary, they are launching these beautiful limited edition merchandise this afternoon at 2:00PM in their 6750 store. Look at those beauties.