the canDIshhh tales

It's been a long long while since I have been in a mall.  Traffic has to be one of the reasons of us staying home and it's really more comfy at home.  But for special occasions, well - I'd like it to be more special - thus, the decision to eat out.   Thinking of where to eat is actually a task for me because I'm a creature of habit.  I like to eat at restaurants where I am sure that the food quality and service is good.  I finally decided to go to Ayala Vertis North since it's a nearby mall and we've never been there yet.  The mall is fairly new and still has a lot of empty spaces, but it does have a good number of restaurants - some I am familiar with and some are new.   Cocina Peruvia caught our attention as it was new to us.  We've honestly never heard of it before, but you know what - take the plunge!  The menu looked interesting anyways.  Our server was very helpful, patient and gracious - he helped us decide what to get....

Shopping for a pre-school for your child? Head on to Fully Booked BGC this Saturday - January 27, 2018! Meet the people behind the school, get to know them and get a feel on which style you prefer.  This is the perfect opportunity for you.  Imagine, meeting and seeing the schools all under one roof.  Brilliant right? Save the date, guys!

Do you have any loved ones diagnosed with ASD? Do you know anyone who has a family member with ASD? would you like to know more about ASD and how to respond to people and families affected any this? Then this is the event for you. Come and join. Learn. Most importantly, LOVE! JCI Manila together with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is organizing an event aimed to raise autism awareness in the community called Golden Heart – Autism Awareness Fair to be held at the Midtown Atrium of Robinsons Place Manila on January 28, 2018.   This is aligned with Proclamation No. 711 declaring the third week of January as the Autism Consciousness Week in the Philippines.   The fair is designed to be fun and informative.   It will feature resource speakers from leading experts in the field of autism, an art exhibit and talent showcase from talented individuals with autism, a sensory activity area and fun & games for the kids.   The event is ...

Catch the last webisode of #CampLiveBetter featuring Team Nico, Team Mond and Team Solenn as they battle it out with health and wellness tomorrow, January 19, 2018 at 2PM!! Philam Life, the country's premier life insurance company, continues to differentiate its wellness proposition in the insurance industry through Philam Vitality.  To demonstrate how easy and rewarding it is to live longer, healthier and better lives, it introduced a wellness campaign called Camp #LiveBetter.  Remember the Vitality app that I featured last year?  Where you get rewards for being *healthy*.  I was so happy to received GCs from establishment because I linked my Fitbit with the app!  I was rewarded for the number of steps I achieved in a span of a few weeks. Winner, winner! This three part webseries follows the 14-day hourney of three teams as they make the most out of their Philam Vitality-integrated insurance policies to train, strategize and have fun whle living...

I've been sick since the holidays, I'm getting better - a bit, and so while I was home konmari-ng my way in the room when, I found that I still had these Innisfree skincare samples. Because January is my birth month, I'm having a giveaway! Yehey! As always, joining is very very very easy, but I will add one condition - you will need to LIKE my Facebook Page - the canDIshhh tales . So again, please leave the following details on the comment section: a)  Name (Real & FB name so I can check if you really LIKED my FB page) b)  Valid Email Address c)  URL of the link you shared on social media ( @candishhh is giving away #Innisfree skincare samples! JOIN NOW  http://www.candishhh.com/2018/01/giveaway-alert-innisfree-skincare.html ) That's it! I will pick out the winners randomly on my birthday January 25, 2018!  So hurry, you have 2 weeks to join!

A few years ago, I discovered the NetiPot because of my severe allergies.  It has helped me since then.  I would use it when I'm not lazy, it takes a bit of time and effort since I need to put in distilled water + saline granules.  Then tilt my head accordingly to pour the solution from one nostril.  It was exciting for the first few weeks.  Then when I ran out of the saline granules pack, well - I stopped and forgot about it for a while, a really long while. This year, when my in laws came back from Singapore - they sent this to us. It's a different kind of a netipot. When I received this (it was in a box) I took it out of the box and assembled it.  It came in disassembled - there's an instruction book for you to know which part goes where and etc.  Also, it has three pieces of Double A batteries that came with it.  I had to figure out where to put the batteries and when I did - the image above is what it looks like. Next, I re...

Starbucks welcomes the Chinese New Year with the Year of the Dog! Look how cute the merchandise are! Starting Tuesday - January 9, 2018, new drinks and food items will be available. Press Release Exciting flavors are brewing at Starbucks in 2018 As we welcome 2018, festivities continue on at Starbucks. The coffee brand hypes up the celebration for its 20 th anniversary, with decadent servings of flavor and a variety of exciting on the menu.   Starbucks is complementing its signature Espresso Roast with sophisticated flavors like salted caramel and Okinawa brown sugar, expertly crafted into an assortment of beverages. Starting January 9, Starbucks mixes in one of Japan’s most popular culinary ingredients, the Okinawa Brown Sugar, to create Okinawa Brown Sugar Latté . The elegant drink highlights the hint of molasses found in the sugar and fuses in light caramel for a less sweet, coffee forward drink . A returning favorite, the Salted Caramel Moch...

Happy New Year! I'm mighty excited on what 2018 has in store for me and my family. I am releasing positive vibes to attract positive energy to us! My family and I have been feeling under the weather since Christmas.  There seems to be a bug going around that made us have cough colds and low grade fever.  I on the other hand has been experiencing on and off muscle spasm and stiffness.  It's really a hassle, I can only attribute it to signs of aging. Anyhoo, I am wishing you guys a WONDERFUL 2018! And to start the year right, I am giving away - a Serenitea 2018 Planner!  And I will ship this for FREE nationwide.  Just leave the following details: a)  Name b)  Valid email address c)  Your wish for me this 2018 d)  URL of your social media shares * Happy New Year! @candishhh is giving away a #Serenitea2018Planner ! Join NOW!  http://www.candishhh.com/2018/01/welcome-2018.html* Only one entry per person. This giveaway...