When I resigned from my corporate job in 2018, I took that opportunity to finally ace at my role as a stay-at-home and a more present mom.  We decided to not hire any helper anymore to make this full-time momma dream come true.  I fully embraced and enjoyed it for a while.  But as years went by, I knew I would get tired with all the chores that’s taking too much of my time. I also knew I needed help, but not by getting a kasambahay anymore, but by getting home appliances  that’s smart, highly dependable and works efficiently.

That’s when I started to invest in smart home appliances and my latest helper is a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite!

You read that correctly, it’s a vacuum and a mop in one!  Amazing isn’t it?  My son even named it RoomVim as if it’s really a part of the family.  After trying it the first few times, it’s as if I have a robo-helper such as the The Jetsons family (an 80s cartoon show for those of you who’s not familiar with it anymore).  

As a mom and homemaker, my ultimate goal is to  ensure our house is clean.  When the house is clean I have some peace of mind that there’s a level of protection from possible illnesses that’s caused by dirt or germs in the house.  That’s why, having a dependable and smart home appliance at home such as Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 2 Lite, is truly a big help to me.

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 full specifications:

• Product model: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite
• Price: Php 7,999.00
• Where to buy: Xiaomi Official Lazada Store and Authorized Xiaomi Stores nationwide
• Path planning: Visual-aided Inertial Navigation
• Battery capacity: 2600mAh
• Cleaning mode: Sweep&Mop,Mop,Sweep
• Climbling ability: 20mm
• Suction power: 2200Pa
• Auto Recharge and Resume Function
• Storage: 450ml Dustbin, 270ml Water Tank
• Connection: WiFi 2.4GHz
• App: Mi Home
• Dimensions: 353 x 350 x 81 mm 

Other functions:

• Turn on/off, recharge
• Track cleaning progress
• Setting cleaning mode: max, middle, standard, quiet

 Voice Controls:

• Google Assistant
• Alexa

Accessories:

• Main brush
• side brush
• 450ml dust bin
• 270ml water tank

 Inside the box:

• Manual
• Warranty Notice
• Unit
• Dust Compartment
• Filter
• Side Brush
• Main Brush
• Brush Cover
• Brush Cleaning Tool
• Mop Pad
• Water Tank 
• Power Cable 
• Charging Dock

Overall, I am happy with the performance of the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 because it indeed makes my momlife easier and lighter.  Sweeping and mopping takes too much of my time away from my family and also work.  But with this new smart helper, I could allot more time to what matters more.  These days, spending time with my family and pursuing and working on my dreams are some of my priorities in life.  Having a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 can help make this possible!

Before sweeping, empty bin.

After sweeping, small and big dusts inside!

Before mopping, rough flooring or tiles

After mopping. Clean tiles which can even show reflection!

For more information and updates on products and promos, follow Xiaomi Philippines on Facebook.

Trusted health and wellness partner Watsons continues to provide Filipinos with a wider range of products while staying true to its brand promise of looking good, doing good, and feeling great through its sustainability efforts.

Watsons Sustainable Choices has launched an unprecedented collaboration with Plastic Bank, which is expected to further boost the retailer’s efforts to DO GOOD for the environment.

To date, Watsons’ collaboration with Plastic Bank, which was established in 2021, has resulted in 16,700 kilograms (estimated as 833,000 bottles) of ocean-bound plastics collected and the lives of 163 collectors and their families improved.

Shop for Sustainable Choices products at Watsons and be part of this noble effort to help save the world’s oceans.

There are almost 1,200 Sustainable Choices SKUs now available at Watsons Philippines stores and online channels to help provide customers with better options, including Clean Beauty, the use of Better Ingredients, Better Packaging and Refills. This initiative is part of Watsons’ long-term commitment to protecting the environment anchored on four pillars—Community, People, Customers and Planet.

“Every purchase of a #SustainableChoices product supports the fight against plastic waste while improving the lives of collectors in vulnerable coastal communities, in collaboration with Plastic Bank. We hope that by making it much easier for customers to choose wisely, more people will be motivated to do the right thing, for themselves and for everyone else on the planet. Customers are now very much aware of the impact their choices have on the environment and society as we at Watsons continue to increase our efforts to lessen the impact of our business on the planet. Along with our supplier-partners, this is a three-way partnership toward sustainability,” said Viki Encarnacion, PR & Sustainability Director of Watsons Philippines.

Plastic Bank works around the world to keep plastic out of oceans while building ethical recycling ecosystems for coastal communities. Plastic Bank has established over 65 collection centers comprising 1,990 members across Metro Manila, Naga and General Trias.

“Watsons continues to DO GOOD NOW with its partners because we believe that saving the planet is a shared responsibility. Plastic, for instance, is considered a waste and in the health, wellness and beauty industry, we have a lot of that. The mission of Plastic Bank is aligned with our promise to help preserve and protect the environment,” said Encarnacion.

To shop Watsons Sustainable Choices products, visit https://interactive.watsons.com.ph/sustainablechoices.

 

SANTé International continues to advocate the transformative power of all things natural in improving the lives of countless people as it opens the first quarter of 2022 introducing Dimples Romana as the newest endorser of its Retail and Wholesale division’s flagship brand, Santé Barley Max. 

As the world around us becomes more and more modernized, everything around us becomes more and more artificial, most especially in the food and beverage industry. Now we have brands of fast foods, instant coffee, instant noodles, and junk foods mushrooming one after the other. When consumed regularly, these products will eventually damage our health and cut our lifespans shorter. So now it’s time to tap on the power of natural — it's time to counter the effects of the artificial with the all-natural Santé Barley Max to protect our health, improve the quality of our life for us and for our families.

An all-natural, nutritional powerhouse, and worry-free superfood supplement that is trusted by millions of families and individuals, Santé Barley Max is barley grass harvested at a young age and produced in powder and capsule forms. It uses barley grass powder that is certified organic by BioGro — New Zealand’s largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products that promote the highest levels of organic quality. Being rich in vitamins and minerals for the daily diet needed by the human body, Santé Barley Max helps middle-aged, health-conscious individuals enjoy a good quality of life. It helps in enhancing the immune system and provides protection from illnesses and diseases. Santé Barley Max also contains stevia, which is a natural plant-based sweetener, low in calories and does not raise blood sugar levels.

 

Like all Pinoy moms, Dimples Romana juggles her time as an actress and as a mother while ensuring the safety of her family in these trying times due to the pandemic. 

 

An awarding-winning and internationally acclaimed dramatic actress who has starred in a steady string of blockbuster films and top-rating TV series such as One More Chance, The Mall, The Merrier, Block Z, Bagani, and Kadenang Ginto as well as her current primetime hit Viral Scandal, Dimples is also a mother of two kids whom she considers as her top priorities despite her hectic schedule as one of today’s most in-demand and bankable dramatic actresses in the industry. 

“I am so grateful for being able to work and have endorsement deals because these are really very uncertain times,” says Dimples. “I believe that everything could be balanced with the right blend of time management. Work is essential but my family is the most important in my life. We need to stay healthy and active not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. This is the reason why I am so ecstatic now that I am officially a part of the Santé Barley Max family because the brand is really effective in strengthening the immune system and providing the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need every day. One sachet per day or a single capsule before a meal of Santé Barley Max really makes a world of difference.”

Santé International, on the other hand, is equally thrilled to have Dimples on board as the brand promotes the healing power of nature this 2022. “We know that Dimples Romana is the perfect artist to represent Santé Barley Max because her values and personality align well with the brand,” says Santé International CEO Joey Marcelo. “Looking at her, you know that she is someone who lives to serve. She’s also very nurturing not only to her family but also to her colleagues, friends, and followers. We also see her as a catalyst who could influence people to change for the better; and people admire her because of her genuine love, care, and sincerity. And that, exactly, is what Santé Barley Max is all about.” 

 

Dimples reveals that through Santé Barley Max, she has discovered the amazing health benefits that nature could do for a person’s body, soul, and mind. “Nature has the ability to do wonders for one’s health and overall wellbeing. So, bring more nature into your home,” says Dimples. “We can now connect to the power of nature with Santé Barley Max which we should take every day for that added protection and vitality that we need.” 

 

Santé Barley Max is available in all leading drugstores, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide as well as on @SanteOfficial Shopee and Lazada.  

 

For more information and exciting updates on Santé Barley Max and Dimples Romana, like Barley Max Official on Facebook, follow @santebarleymax on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to Barley Max on YouTube. 

When it comes to fashion or dressing up, I always look for comfort and not only how pretty or nice a piece looks.  This is definitely important for me and many moms like me who run errands for her family.  This includes running to the groceries, walking as form of exercise, pay bills, go to the bank, go to kids' school, and even go to work, events or meetings.

Usually, my feet hurt with all the walking (and sometimes running) I do to get things done. This is where a comfortable pair of shoes come in play.  But for me, it should also be stylish!  ECCO Shoes has got my back when it comes to these "mom needs".

Danish Footwear brand ECCO Shoes is now on Shopee! Enjoy comfortable and stylish footwear with deals up to 40% off at ECCO's Official Store in Shopee Mall, only on February 22. 

Here are the ECCO Shoes that I am eyeing for:

Perfect for Smart Casual Days

ECCO ST.1 LITE W Womens Casual Full Grain Leather Sneaker

Combine comfort, style, and reliability in footwear with ECCO shoes! The ECCO St.1 Lite W Womens Casual Full Grain Leather Sneaker adds a trendy, street style finish to your outfit.  

I can pair this with a smart casual outfit for coffee date with friends or quick informal meeting then end the day with some grocery run.  I could sleep in these shoes! 

• Crafted from a combination of full-grain nappa leather and sporty textile
• Textile lining offers softness and breathability
• Innovative SHOCK THRU point for shock absorption with every step
• Lightweight sole provides cushioning and flexibility
• Sporty textile laces are easily adjusted for a secure fit

Purchase on Shopee here: Ecco St. 1 LITE W Womens Casual Full Grain Leather Sneaker

Perfect for Sunday Family Malling

Perfect for Date Nights or Work and Formal Meetings

Purchase on Shopee here: ECCO Corksphere Sandal Women's Casual Leather Sandal

Great choices of ECCO Shoes for us moms right?  Good news! Enjoy up to 40% off at the ECCO Official Store on Shopee Mall, only on February 22!  When shopping for footwear, don't forget to take comfort in consideration!  And make sure it's durable and value for money!  You'll definitely find all these practical qualities in every ECCO Shoes pair!  

Visit ECCO Shoes official Shopee store here: https://shopee.ph/ecco.officialstore

Happy Shopee-ing!

Through the years, leading health, wellness and beauty retailer Watsons has helped Filipinos in achieving their goals. Whatever it is that we want to achieve in health, beauty or wellness, choosing Watsons is the first step to helping improve our daily lives.

Whether the goal is to be healthier, be more diligent with your skincare routine or even be wiser in spending, Watsons has you covered. Watsons, the top health, beauty and wellness retailer, offers the widest array of products and the best deals for every budget at its over 900 locations nationwide and online channels. You also get the chance to win the most fabulous prizes to celebrate you reaching your health and beauty goals.

Want the best deals as you try to reach your goals? Always, Sa Watsons Ako and here’s why:

For health goals, Sa Watsons Ako

Watsons gives you access to the best vitamins and supplements to stay healthy. Keep your immune system strong with Potencee and make sure you have adequate fiber intake with C-Lium Fiber. Entrasol Platinum provides nutritional support for those recovering from illness, for adults with nutrition risk.

For virus protection goals, Sa Watsons Ako

For adequate protection against viruses and air pollution when you go out, get the RespoKare Anti-Viral Mask.

For skin goals, Sa Watsons Ako

Get the skin nutrition advantage with Snow Caps L Glutathione, Met Tathione Soft Capsule, Ivi Collagen Ready To Drink and Belo Collagen Vanilla! Whether your goal is clearer, brighter or younger-looking skin, Watsons has the perfect product for you. Belo AcnePro Pimple Patch, Nivea Extra White Firming Body Lotion and Kojiesan Family Sulit Pack will help you love the skin you’re in.

Time for a makeover? Sa Watsons Ako

For your oral hygiene, Oral-B 3D White Luxe Perfection Toothpaste has the fastest and most advanced teeth whitening technology. Get a new hair look with L'Oreal Paris Excellence Ash Supreme Hair Color while achieving on-fleek lashes with Maybelline Volume Express Hyper Curl Mascara.

For Grand Goals, Sa Watsons Ako

For a minimum single-receipt purchase of Php800 inclusive of one participating product, you can join the “Grand Goals Giveaway” where you have the chance to win trips for two to Boracay or Palawan, 3 iPhone 13 128GB and 5 10.2-inch iPads 64GB WiFi, 10 Fitbit Charge 5 and Watsons Shopping e-vouchers worth Php10,000 each! The promo is only open for Watsons Card and Watsons Elite Card members. Not a member yet? Go to https://m.facebook.com/WatsonsPH/posts/4972816936089157 for FREE sign-up until February 14, 2022.

The “Grand Goals Giveaway” promo has been extended until March 16, 2022 so you have more time to join! For more information, visit https://www.watsons.com.ph/grand-goals-giveaway-terms-conditions.

Budol-While-Saving-Money Goals, Sa Watsons Ako

Be a smart shopper and take advantage of Watsons’ Sweldo Sale on February 12-15 with deals up to 50% off and even Buy 1 Get 1 offers so you can meet your money saving goals! Take advantage of free shipping offers for a minimum spend of Php 1,499 for non-members and P899 for members, plus exclusive promo codes when you shop online https://www.watsons.com.ph/sale-payday.

For DO GOOD goals, Sa Watsons Ako

As part of its commitment to DO GOOD for others and the environment, Watsons is helping shoppers DO GOOD through Sustainable Choices by offering them a wider selection of products that are not just good for one’s self, but also for the environment. Here are some ways you can DO GOOD starting with the products you use everyday:

Choose Clean Beauty with Naturals by Watsons Tea Tree Gel and Naturals by Watsons Cica Soothing Cream. These products do not contain unwanted ingredients, are cruelty-free and produced with the environment in mind.

Go the extra mile in helping out the environment by picking products with Better Ingredients and Better Packaging. Watsons Flower Travel Tissue is FSC-certified, which means it is made of sustainably-sourced paper from responsibly-managed forests, while Watsons Charcoal Bamboo Ultra Soft Toothbrush has no plastic packaging and uses 100% recycled paper box.

Lastly, minimize plastic waste by opting for Refills when available. Watsons Green Tea and Apple Scented Hand Soap and Strawberry and Yoghurt Cream Hand Wash also come in refill pouches, so you can re-use your old plastic containers at home.

Keep going to achieve your 2022 goals! No matter what it is, Sa Watsons Ako!

There are many ways to shop at Watsons:

Shop online via (https://www.watsons.com.ph) or via the mobile app (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp). Get your Watsons orders in 4 hours or less via Watsons Express Delivery (Available in Metro Manila and select areas in Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal for orders made before 5 p.m.)

Shop from home with Watsons Call & Delivery service, where you can order your health and beauty essentials and have them delivered to your home within 24 hours! Check out this link to see the store nearest you: https://bit.ly/WatsonsCallAndDelivery Delivery hours are from 11 AM to 5 PM, Mondays to Sundays. Cut-off for same day delivery is 4 PM.

You can also visit any of their 900+ stores nationwide (https://www.watsons.com.ph/store-finder)

For more information about “Sa Watsons Ako,” you may visit https://www.watsons.com.ph/sale-sa-watsons-ako

I've never ordered for food delivery THIS much ever since the pandemic happened.  I'm glad foodpanda's been my ally in this new eating habit at home.  Our days had been busier that sometimes cooking isn't possible.  Thankful for foodpanda, it has been my lifesaver for busy or lazy days!  I admire foodpanda riders too because they've been working a lot amd making a mom's life easier through food deliveries.

In this new normal, food delivery riders are modern-day heroes, working day and night to deliver our favorite meals quickly and safely to our doorsteps. They come in all shapes and sizes too—some ride on motorcycles, some on bikes or e-scooters, and some even deliver on foot! Traversing our streets is already a challenge, let alone with food deliveries in tow, so these delivery heroes deserve a hero’s welcome—and a big thank you—from us customers.

For users of leading online food delivery platform foodpanda, the perfect way of saying “thanks kuya/ate rider” is now available on their app: rider tipping! Customers can now easily tip any amount to their riders when they order from foodpanda via credit card or e-wallet. According to foodpanda Philippines managing director Daniel Marogy, this is one of the company’s ways of showing gratitude to their riders and giving their customers the opportunity to also show some love.

“Our Ka-Panda riders are at the heart of foodpanda’s service, and they are the ones that our customers interact with the most,” Marogy noted. “We want to give our customers a convenient way to tip their riders even through cashless transactions, and we likewise want to make it easy for our hardworking riders to receive these tokens.”

Just like placing an order through the app, giving a tip on foodpanda is fast and easy, as users simply need to input the amount before checking out their order. According to Marogy, the rider tipping feature was launched just in time for the holidays last December, and the feature is here to stay.

What’s more, 100% of the tips go to the riders’ accounts, as even the transaction fees for transferring the amounts will be shouldered by foodpanda. “We are one with our customers in saying “thank you” to our thousands of Ka-Panda riders all over the country, and we will continue to find new ways of showing our appreciation,” Marogy said.

About foodpanda:

foodpanda is dedicated to bringing food lovers their favorite meals from curated local restaurants in the Philippines. Since its creation, the on-demand food delivery service has grown to more than 170,000 partner restaurants in more than 325 cities across 13 Asian and Central Europe markets. foodpanda Philippines currently operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary under Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit www.foodpanda.ph.

For more info, follow them on their social media pages: 

Facebook: foodpandaphilippines; Twitter: foodpanda_ph; and Instagram: foodpanda_ph.