Long Lasting Fresh Breath With Swish

There is no better way to start your day than by eating a hearty breakfast. This will definitely give you all the energy you need and keep your mind alert so as to get things done all throughout the day. To face people confidently though, you need to have pleasant smelling fresh breath. No other mouthwash can provide this than Swish. I never returned to my old brand when I started using it. Swish is not just effective but it is also cheaper than other brands so I am able to save some money (suggested retail price - 35 ml. P35, 60 ml. P46.75, 120 ml. P75, 250 ml P137.50). Plus, it is available almost everywhere, at supermarkets, drugstores and convenience stores nationwide.

A quality product of United Laboratories Inc., Swish products consist of mouthwash and breath spray which is so handy that you can take it with you anytime, anywhere. You will have instant fresh breath in just 10 seconds. Thanks to its SureFresh Technology, Swish does not only give you long lasting fresh breath but it also kills bad breath causing bacteria, removes plaque and tartar, and prevents gingivitis and other gum problems. Since it is alcohol-free, I never experience any painful burning sensation when I gargle. All you need is to gargle 20 ml. of Swish twice a day for 30 seconds and you will get that fresh breath that lasts all day.     

Among all the flavors of Swish mouthwash namely Icy Choco Mint (green), Mangosteen Mint (pink), and  Cinnamon Blast (red), my favorite is the Mangosteen Mint. This mix of mangosteen and mint never fails to give my mouth that revitalizing minty flavor that stays and becomes more pronounced as time goes by.

To know more about Swish, visit their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SwishPhilippines). You can likewise follow their Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Mother’s Day at Solaire: Choose From Discounted Room Packages and Dinner Set Menu

Mothers know best. But this time, Solaire has thought of the best for the special women in our lives. From the special discounted rates in the ultimate family staycation to the exquisite set menus in our fine dining establishments, we’ve made sure that this will be one unforgettable Mother’s Day.

Bring the entire family this ‘Mother’s Day weekend’ and stay in one of our luxurious suites with discounted rates. Under the Summer Family Getaway packages, our rooms go as low as PhP6,000++ for Deluxe Room Cityview and PhP7,000++ for the Deluxe Room Bayview. The special rates are also available in Grand Deluxe Cityview (PhP8,000++), Grand Deluxe Bayview (PhP9,000++) and 2-Bay Suite (PhP12,000).

Our amazing staycation packages come with an impeccable buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids age 6 years and below. For kids who are 7 to 12 years old, we offer a 50% dining discount. Your stay also includes a free use of the swimming pool and the fitness center. To test your luck, the package comes with PhP500 worth of gaming credits.

If you opt to celebrate mom’s special day with a lavish dinner, we have prepared delectable set menus in Fresh, Yakumi, Finestra, Red Lantern and Strip. Everyone in the family can enjoy our mini pizza creation of the day (Roasted Branzino in potato crust, Versuvio tomatoes, white wine and Gamberoni), Pasta Carbonara in rich and creamy sauce with pancetta bacon, Limon Cello lemon and Chicken Parmigiano at our Italian restaurant Finestra.

For the lovers of Japanese cuisine, meanwhile, we offer a special menu that includes Gyuniku Tataki (Seared beef strip loin with onion dressing and micro herbs), Yakumi Sushi and sashimi sampler, Lobster mini soup, Ebi tempura, Chilean Seabass teriyaki and Steamed Japanese style egg custard with foie gras.

Red Lantern also offers a sumptuous set menu for those who prefer Chinese dishes. The family can feast on Hand rolled Beijing duck, Pumpkin soup with seafood and white fungus, Deep fried crispy shrimps with sweet mayonnaise, Wok fried prime beef black pepper sauce, Steamed sliced fish with Tofu in black bean sauce, the seasons best vegetables with oyster sauce, and Braised noodles with spring onions and ginger sesame oil.

Steak house Strip also offers a Mother’s Day menu consisting of Green Pea sphere and crisp ham; Tomato salad dried olive oil and goat’s cheese; Foie gras crumble mousse with candied fruit and nut; Seared tuna blood orange sponge, watermelon and labuyo chili crust; Pork belly beer braised and tomato relish; Smoked Angus beef and Caramel Sand torch banana.

All of our set menus are priced at PhP1,900 and all come with the Solaire Mother’s Day creation, the Caramel cheesecake with red berries and white chocolate silk. If you want to go all – out however, our buffet outlet Fresh is ready with Lechon (Charcoal grilled suckling pig), Roasted prime rib of ‘Gold Label’ prime beef, Brioche baked whole salmon Coulibiac, seafood delights and a long list of desserts which include tarts, cupcakes, cookies, parfaits, doughnuts, puddings and cakes.

May it be the ultimate staycation or a gastronomic adventure in one of our first-class restaurants, Mother’s Day at Solaire is definitely a great bonding opportunity for the entire family.

For reservations, call 888 8888 or log on to www.solaireresort.com for more details.

Freeway Online Shopping

I love shopping online but I haven't experienced buying anything at Freeway's online store. But when I saw their items, I told myself I'm definitely gonna shop ASAP. It's a good thing that they accept credit cards through Paypal since the ones I like are quite pricey. Other modes of payment include bank deposits through Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Banco de Oro (BDO), and money transfer via M Lhuillier. They also accept cash-on-delivery (COD) for a minimum purchase of P1,000 (excluding shipping fee).

Shipping rate is P100 per order for delivery anywhere in the Philippines. Shipping is free for orders above P1,500. Once your order has been processed, the items will be delivered within 2 to 3 business days for Metro Manila and within 4 to 7 business days for provinces.

Here are the ones I'm dying to buy:

Freeway Square-neck Printed Dress (P1,595)

Freeway Sleeveless Striped Knit Dress  (P1,195)

Freeway Mixed Prints Sleeveless Halter Top (P1,095)

Freeway X San Pedro Long Sleeved Woven Workshirt (P1,499.75)

Freeway X Juan Luna Loose Printed Top (P1,199.75)

Appliance Maintenance: Caring for a Disposal

If used properly, a sink garbage disposal can be a great asset in the home. You can get rid of food that would otherwise stink up the garbage. However, many people abuse their garbage disposal, thinking that they can do whatever they want to it and that it doesn't require any maintenance. As a result, the disposal can break and wear down much more quickly. If this happens, you can call for appliance repair in Sterling Heights. However, you can avoid some problems and help your disposal last longer if you know how to properly care for it and keep it maintained.

Disposal Maintenance

First, know what you can and cannot put down the disposal. It is for small, soft bits of food that can easily be chopped up. Anything hard or sharp, such as bones, should not be put down the disposal. If you are ever in doubt, choose to put it in the trash instead. You can always keep smelly items that need to be kept cold in the refrigerator until trash day. Putting these things in the disposal can cause the blades to dull quickly, or can even break the disposal.

If you have something large you want to put down the disposal, you should cut it up first. Do not put compostable items in the disposal, such as banana peels. Things that are starchy or have a lot of fiber can get tangled up in the blades, which will stop the disposal from working. The same thing will happen if you put too much in at once.

You can keep the disposal in better condition, and the sink smelling fresh, by cleaning the disposal regularly. Turn the disposal off and make sure it will not turn back on. Wipe down the rubber inside the disposal. This is what can often smell. You can throw ice down the disposal occasionally to break up debris and help it work more efficiently. If you make ice cubes from citrus juice or vinegar, it will give you better results for the smell as well. You can also cut up citrus peels and put them down the disposal to help it smell better.

If you ever notice anything odd about your disposal, do not use it. Call for appliance repair in Sterling Heights and make sure it is looked at by a professional to ensure everything is safe and working properly. If there is something wrong, it should be fixed.

This is a guest post provided to Me, Myself & the City for its readers.

Shopping on a Budget

Times are tough. Everything seems so pricey while workers' salaries stay the same. Even if I want to save some money I'm unable to because nothing or very little is left after paying my bills and buying all my essentials. Whenever I dine out I use my credit card which I know I shouldn't be doing (good thing I don't go out that often). I don't want to accumulate too much credit card debt so I control how often I use it. I'm sure others are in the same predicament and are wondering how they can shop for clothes without breaking the bank.

Shop at discount chains and you'll surely get great deals on clothes, shoes, accessories etc. But make sure that you only buy things that you need since we have a tendency to buy unnecessary things when we see that items are cheap. Try shopping online since most items you see online are way cheaper than those you see at a brick and mortar store. Oftentimes, when you sign up for email newsletters from retailers they'll give you discount coupons and keep you updated on their latest deals and sales.

Try very hard to shop only with cash. Leave your credit card at home and never buy things that you can't afford. Another tip is to buy quality pieces that you can update around rather than buy clothes that are in trend since some trends seem to pass quickly. Build a wardrobe around one or two color families. Always keep your current wardrobe in mind when you shop and never purchase anything that won't fit with at least two or three other items that you own.

Social Spark Payout

In the years that I've been a member of Social Spark not once did I receive any opportunity, although there've been several leads. That's why when I checked my account (which I do about once a month), and saw that my current balance now amounts to 954 points, I got curious and decided to withdraw the amount. I had no idea how I got those points so I did a little research. I looked at my Points Earned Transaction History under the Account tab and saw that the points were from ad payments. It would have been better if I received opportunities which would have easily earned me at least 400 points per opportunity. But I can't really complain that much since I got those points without doing anything and even if the amount is small, that's still money in my Paypal account and something that you won't easily see in the streets (as the saying goes). Every point is equivalent to one cent so my accumulated points amount to $9.54. You can cash out your earnings to Paypal at any time but if you have less than $50 accumulated, Social Spark will deduct a $2 fee from your earnings.

Anyhow, if you want to earn some money through your blog just visit Social Spark.

Swish and My Coming Summer Adventure

My friends and I were talking the other day about where to go for our annual summer vacation trip. We have been to many places here in the Philippines as well as overseas but strangely we have never thought of going to El Nido, Palawan. So I suggested that we should go there this time around. I already did a little research on El Nido and found out that there are many beaches to visit there and things to do like island hopping, sunset viewing, food tripping, scuba diving etc.

It is important to make a checklist of all the things that you will be bringing to the beach. There are actually only a few things and they are: sunscreen, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, moisturizer for both the face and body, books, gadgets you cannot live without like your smartphone and laptop, chargers, sunglasses, bathing suit, tops, shorts, underwear, sandals, and hat. Of course you cannot go without your mouthwash. Who knows you might meet some really interesting guys on your vacation.

A quality product of Unilab, Swish products consist of mouthwash and breath spray. You can take both the mouthwash and breath spray wherever you go but the spray would be well-suited for people on the go. Swish mouthwash has many variants (Icy Choco Mint, Mangosteen Mint, and Cinnamon Blast) and comes in many sizes (250 ml, 120 ml, and 35 ml). Swish is powered by Surefresh Technology that kills bad breath causing bacteria, removes plaque and tartar, and prevents gingivitis and other gum problems. Swish always leaves my breath smelling fresh all day, everyday. I also like Swish because it is alcohol-free so I do not get that painful burning sensation when I gargle and so I am able to gargle longer.

To be a part of the Swish community and to know more about their products and promos, please visit their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SwishPhilippines).