A&D Weekend Guide: #NationalFlipFlopDayPH, Pop Up Kids & Craft And Be Merry, Zalora in Glorietta, Shop @ Enderun!

This weekend is all about flip-flops, your favorite brands for your kids and a crafternoon!

Need new flip-flops for your upcoming beach trip? Havainas will have a storewide sale on Friday only! It's #NationalFlipFlopDayPH!

Want to shop? Come to the Pop Up Kids on Saturday! Awesome brands in one pop up!

Want to do some crafting? Listen to good music? Heima is having an event on Saturday! Reserve a slot now na!

Zalora celebrates its 2nd year with its first ever Pop Up in Glorietta this Friday (April 11)  to Sunday (April 13).

Or shop at Shop @ Enderun also this weekend! 

Plan your weekends and visit these awesome events! Hope to see you in one of them!

My Zalora Shopping Experience

It's been 2 months since I won the 'My Zalora Wishlist' contest, got my prize (4 sets of vouchers) and I've redeemed two all of them already. I drafted this post 2 weeks after ordering but I've decided to wait until I've used up all of my vouchers.

What can I say? I love shopping at Zalora! I've been checking their site everyday since I got my vouchers, looking for things I fancy and putting them in my wish list (which is still buggy at times). They have new arrivals every week which makes it hard for me to pick what I want to buy!

I've shopped online many times, from multiply sites to facebook to many other online stores but I think Zalora is the first online shopping site in the Philippines that has a good working system. IMO ha.. I haven't heard a bad comment about them yet, or I could be wrong.

Manong Zalora!

Ok, let's break it down, shall we? (Disclaimer: I'm a programmer/analyst by profession but I haven't handled anything web-based nor have I done QA on web-based systems so this is just an honest observation.)

On the technical side, it's still buggy. Here's what I noticed:

- Not everything is listed on their "Brands" list. 

- I can't view my wish list (last month). Wish list is still needs fixing.

- Shopping cart items can's be saved, it would nice not to put everything all over again in my cart everytime I login.

- Not all new arrivals are shown in the "New Arrivals" section

- It's not easy to browse the items, sometimes what is shown in page 1 is shown again in another page.

- It would be nice to have a more detailed description of the items (e.g. washing instruction, material used, etc.).

- Items to be returned sometimes takes time for them to pick up.

Onesie and cloth diaper for R! Shopping for the little one at Zalora!

What I like? It's a one-stop shop! For moms like me and for someone who almost doesn't have the time to go to malls and shop or buy what I need, an online shop like Zalora is heaven-sent! 

Here's what I like naman about Zalora:

- FREE shipping nationwide!!!

- They call to confirm your orders

- I like their COD payment option! No need for me to go to the bank. Tamad ako maglakad. Haha!

- Delivery is fast (just 1 day, my friend got his order within the day, cool diba?!). Provincial orders takes 2 days I think.

- Variety of brands

- Items can be returned within 30 days! and return slip is already included in the package

- I love the packaging! (It used to be in a box, now it comes with a paper bag seen above)

And here are some of the things I bought!

Matroyshka Measuring Spoon

Addicted to Bamboo Dappy!

Going green, going glass! Lifefactory Glass Bottle.

 Clothes!!!

Cuzo Bag! My bag of the moment! Read more about the bag here.

I really had the time of life shopping for these things! So I want to thank Zalora and Nuffnang for the contest and picking me as one of the winner! It's the biggest prize I've won!!! EVER!!! I really think I was a lucky buntis. I gave birth four days after learning I won. Haha! I'll definitely buy again at Zalora!

So as a treat to you my readers! I'm giving you a Php150 voucher to use on your next purchase! Yay!!! Just enter the code below:

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What are you waiting for? Shop now at Zalora!

Mommy Finds: Cuzo Carla Foldable Tote

I've been looking for a nice bag that's roomy and fashionable that can double as a baby bag. I've been wanting a Dwell Studio Madison Bag but it's out of the budget right now so I have to find a more affordable one.

Sometimes, I use my Michael Kors canvas bag but it's a bit big and it has no shape. Sometimes it's hard to find what you need inside the bag.

I first saw this at Shop Crazy. I badly want a new bag so I went retail therapy at Zalora at bought this.

It is about the same size of a Longchamp medium sized tote. It's made of nylon with leather trims and straps and it's lightweight!

It has a top handle and a removable body strap! Mommy approved!

I used this the first time two weeks ago to a shoot (Naks! Will post more of that!) and since I'm bringing the baby with me and no yaya yet, I put his stuff in my bag. (Y's stuff is in her own diaper bag which the yaya carries).

What's inside: changing pad; Manila Baby Shop's wet bag where I put R's extra clothes, diapers, and wipes; notebook; Dwell Studio pouch for my wallet, phone, and keys 

See?! It's roomy enough to put more stuff in it! This is really a great buy! I can also use this for work or a day out with my friends. It's a very versatile bag and for only Php1,500.

I really really love my Cuzo bag!

For more of Cuzo bags, check their FB and Twitter!

https://www.facebook.com/cuzobags

http://twitter.com/cuzobags

*This is not a sponsored post

Lucky Buntis I Was

I never really believed the phrase "swerte ang buntis" until with this pregnancy.


I join blog giveaways only when I like/want/need/love the product being given away. I don't expect to win because I'm not really lucky in any kind raffles or contests... Until when I was pregnant with R!


First was I won a Manila Baby Shop's lunch box from Martine's giveaway! We have been using this for Y's food, milk and snacks for short trips to the mall.

Second was I won a pair of Jelly Nelly's from Mommy Pages giveaway! I'm excited to use this one! Third was an Aqueduck also from Martine's blog sponsored by Babies to Toddles online store! Yay! I'll use this one when Y's a little bit bigger or else she'll just play with water!

Last but certainly not the least, and the biggest contest and prize I've joined and won was My Zalora Wishlist! The prize was really great that I just tried my luck. I really really wanted to win, the shopping and the prizes really got me excited! So I was really ecstatic when I found out I won! Just 4 days before I gave birth! I would have jumped with joy if I can! Haha!

And so, Thank you to the people who sponsored the giveaways I've joined! Ü I was really a lucky buntis!


PS. I won another giveaway by Didi! So yay!

My ZALORA Wishlist

Now that I'm nearing my due date, all I'm busy is about buying is the baby's stuff, and preparing for the big arrival! There are still a lot on my list that I need to cross out! How I wish I can shop for myself now but I have to put that on hold for now! Needs first before wants! But who says I can stop  from "window" shopping online? Right?

I've been checking out Zalora a lot the past few weeks. Checking out clothes or shoes I can wear after I give birth. Hihi... I love that local brands can now be bought online.. and baby things too!!! So much more convenient and best of all, it's mommy, breastfeeding, and cloth diapering friendly!

Here are my top five picks!
1. Anthology Cannes in Beige

With the impending arrival of baby#2 and looking after a very active toddler, I have to have comfortable shoes! And as a fan and lover of Anthology, I can attest that these pair of flats would be comfortable and perfect for mommies like me! I can wear these when we go out on family days, a visit to the pedia and even on a night outs with the hubby or to the office!

2. Mommy Matters FOV Afternoon Walks

Who says breastfeeding and fashion don't mix? I love this dress! It's so girly and versatile, I can wear it to the mall or attend a party in this! I can already see myself wearing this dress! I'll be breastfeeding baby#2 like I did with Y so I need all the nursing clothes I can buy.


3. Bayo Asja Overlap Blouse in Light Green

I love this blouse, it looks so light and breezy plus the fact that I can nurse my baby easily with its overlap style! Hit two birds with one stone right?!


4. Lässig Glam Global Bag in Black

I've long been looking for a diaper bag that can double as my own bag for when we go out with the kids without a yaya and I don't have to lug two bags (my bag and a diaper bag)! With all the compartments and changing mat included, this bag is IT!

5. SPINKIE The Essential Wet Bag

With the baby#2, we'll cloth diaper him and avoid using disposables (save Mother Earth!) as much as we can, even challenged myself to cloth diaper him even when going out! So this wet bag is very essential to a successful cloth diaper-ing career which I intend to have! And it doesn't hurt that it comes in a very cute design! I can also use this for wet clothes and swimsuits!

So, there's my very mommy list! It has more NEEDs than WANTs pa din! There's so much more I want to add but these five are pretty much what I need after giving birth. Other things can wait! :) Check out Zalora for yourself and be prepare to be glued to your computers! Click the image or the link below!

http://www.zalora.com.ph