Christmas Sweets at S&R - Gift Suggestions Starting at P149!

I haven't been to S&R in ages, so it was a pleasant feeling to see a LOT of holiday-themed merchandise on the shelves. Allow me to share with you the interesting things I found today during my grocery run at S&R Congressional. 😉 If you see anything you like, better head there ASAP.

Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post. Haha 😜
 

Oreo Candy Canes (P189)

AKA the best thing to happen to candy canes! 💙

 

Hershey's Kisses Mint Truffle (P299)

I've been buying this every December since 2009! 😍 However, I got it at a cheaper price at Lucky Chinatown Annex. If you can't be bothered with the Binondo traffic, buy it from S&R instead.

 

KitKat Mint Miniatures (P349)
 

M&M's Holiday Mint (P249)

Lahat ng mint gusto ko! HAHA 🙊

 

Mentos Choco & Caramel (P99)

Mentos Choco & Mint (P99)

My sister just bought me a Mentos Choco & Caramel roll from Thailand. I thought it was exclusively available in Thailand until I saw these! 😍😍😍 The Choco & Caramel variant is from Holland, while the Choco & Mint variant is from Russia.

Harry & David Peppermint Bark (P1,399)

Harry & David Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark (P1,399)

Expensive kaso peppermint so I included it narin. LOL

 

Krispy Kreme Coffee Thins in Original Glazed (P149)

Krispy Kreme Coffee Thins in Caramel Macchiato (P149)

Looks so good! 🍫 This one also has a caffeine kick!

Pepero Double Dip in Sweet Yogurt (P299)

Pepero Double Dip in Cafe Latte (P299)

HUGE boxes of Pepero - can't pick between yakult flavor or coffee! 😍 

Hershey's Kisses Giant 12oz (P899)
 

Look O Look Candy Cake (from P149 to P299)

Diabetes in the making but so cute!!!

IBC Root Beer 4s (P179)

Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer Non-Alcoholic 4s (P249)

I don't like softdrinks in general, but IBC is the BEST root beer I've ever tried. Butterscotch Beer here is cheaper than in Healthy Options. 

 

Jack Daniel's Liquor Chocolate Bar (P219)
 

Jack Daniel's Chocolate Tin (P599)

For the pabebe lasinggera in you. I want the chocolate tin version since it's made of dark chocolate with JD whiskey milk chocolate ganache! The chocolate bar version is milk chocolate with JD in syrup form (?) and it isn't too appetizing for me. These are nice gifts to give though! 

 

Hoegaarden Rose 6s (P589)

Hoegaarden Beer 4s (P389)
 

Hoegaarden Beer 6s w/ FREE Hoegaarden Glass (P584)

My favorite beer in the world! 😍😭

Hope you liked my S&R finds. Puede na ba kong maging buyer/personal shopper niyo? Hihi. I usually don't like receiving food as gift since I want to be able to keep a gift for a long time because of the sentimental value that comes with it, but these are nice exceptions. 😃

Love,
Helen

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Krispy Kreme Valentines Doughnuts

Every year, I look forward to Krispy Kreme's Valentines Doughnuts! I liked their variants from 2013 and 2012, so I'm excited to see what they have for this year.

As usual, they don't disappoint! This year's theme is PINK! ♥

Heart Doughnut

Heart-shaped doughnut dipped in Carat strawberry chocolate coating, drizzled with white and red icings.

Blueberry Cheesecake Doughnut

Heart-shaped doughnut filled with blueberry cheesecake filling dipped in cream cheese icing, topped with Graham crumbs, blueberry pulp, and vanilla icing.

They have other cute variants such as Love (I♥U), Kiss (X), and Hug (O)! :D

Celebrate your love with the Krispy Kreme #ValentinesDoughnuts! Each dozen is priced at P395.00, and is available until February 16, 2014.

Love,

Helen

Krispy Kreme 2014 Calendar (Over P1000 Worth of Coupons Inside)

Another year, another calendar! Aside from the BDJ planner, another yearly must have for me is the Krispy Kreme 2014 Calendar.

This one's actually my third! (You may check out the previous versions for 2013 and 2012.) I don't really need a desk calendar, but what keeps me from repurchasing are the awesome coupons inside. I love it, can't lie! :D

It's all about the mindset in 2014.

Put yourself in a Krispy Kreme State of Mind with the 2014 Krispy Kreme calendar!

 

It features a monthly view with boxes you can write on.

#KrispyKremeStateOfMind in 2014

Coupons inside the Krispy Kreme 2014 Calendar:

• January: Free Small Coffee (8 oz.) & Free Featured Doughnut
• February: Free Heart Doughnut
• March: Free Chiller of the Month
• April: Free Chocolate Iced with Kreme Filling
• May: Free Featured Doughnut
• June: Free Featured Doughnut
• July: Free Original Glazed Doughnut (Box of Three)
• August: Free Featured Doughnut
• September: Free Medium Hot Espresso
• October: Free Pumpkin Doughnut
• November: Free Featured Doughnut
• December: Free Small Coffee (8 oz.) & Free Snowman Doughnut

For just P150.00, you get over P1,000.00 worth of free treats all year round, no purchase required upon redemption. That means, you only pay P12.50/month for your free Krispy Kreme treats!

Get your 2014 #KrispyKremeStateOfMind Calendar now and share the joy by getting another for someone you love. Hurry before stocks run out! ♥

Love,

Helen

Krispy Kreme Holiday Doughnuts

Light up the holidays with Krispy Kreme's Holiday Doughnuts! Last year's Gingerbread Man is gone, but meet the newest addition to the group, Santa! It doesn't matter if you stopped believing in him years ago. ;)

Krispy Kreme Santa Doughnut

Frosted in delicious white icing with a beard made out of white chocolate shavings

I could have preferred my Santa to have more beard (yey for lots of white chocolate!); he looked sad here. But still, it's cute!

On your next Christmas get-together, surprise your family and friends with a dozen of Krispy Kreme's holiday doughnuts for just P395.00.

Which among the Krispy Kreme Holiday Doughnuts do you like best? :)

Love,

Helen

The Return of Krispy Skremes!

My all-time favorite doughnut store Krispy Kreme has just brought back Krispy Skremes to make your Halloween parties more fun!

Krispy Skremes Pumpkin

The Pumpkin has an iced vanilla frosting, with no kreme filling inside. Even if it's bright orange, it still tastes like classic vanilla. Just the way I like it, since it's sweet without being too sickeningly sweet.

Anybody would love to receive these doughnuts for Trick or Treat! Tomorrow, I bet most of you are going to celebrate Halloween with costume and sweet treats. Don't forget to drop by Krispy Kreme first to grab a dozen of these Krispy Skremes for just P395.00!

Happy Halloween! :D

Love,

Helen

Haul: Birthday Gifts ♥

It's now time to unwrap the presents I got for my 24th birthday!

Nah, I've actually unwrapped and ate most of them a few weeks ago, but they're worth sharing so here goes! ;)

A portrait, letter, and The Body Shop Colour Crush Eyeshadow from Dawn

This one's probably one of the most priceless and sweetest present I received! My friend actually drew me! Haha! :D I'll be putting this in a frame, that's for sure! Dawn and I both love The Body Shop, as you can see. Don't forget to join our giveaway! :D

Cara Mia Brazo Gelato cake from my colleagues

Christer, Jeffery, Kurt, Bailey, Ness, and Anne

My teammates/lunch buddies surprised me with this during the weekend before my birthday. They're as sweet as this gelato cake. :D

A birthday card also from my colleagues

The card design is so me, don't you agree?

Figaro Devil's Mocha Cake from my boss, Achi V

I've already told you before, I've got cool boss. :D

Cosmopolitan dress from my sister, Melissa

Since we like the same clothes, she has another dress like this, only in a different color. Don't worry, we won't wear it both at the same time!

Starbucks tea tumbler from my sister, Vivian

My sister hates the ancient water bottle I use at the office, so she gave me this! She was planning to give me a regular coffee tumbler, but then she remembered that I'm more of a tea person, hence this one! I love that it has a leaf design where I can fasten the string of the tea bag.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers from my sister, Cindy

She got me this because she knows that I want this, but I won't be buying this for myself anytime soon. (Hey, I was waiting for National Book Store to go on sale so I could get this at 20% off!)

OMG Nail Colors by Klik in Tiara from my sister, Ann

This was a half-hearted present from my sister! I just know. Haha! She got this for herself, but then she remembered it was my birthday that day, and handed it to me instead, and borrowed it right after a few minutes. (I said no! No using until I've taken a picture of it.) But still, thank you!

Krispy Kreme doughnuts from my friend, Pan

I love Krispy Kreme. You've witnessed it all in my blog. If you're curious, my favorite doughnut from them would be Original Glazed.

Frostings cupcakes from my friend, Lala

She's as sweet as these cupcakes! ;) This came as a surprise during our dinner at A Veneto, where the crew couldn't even sing a decent birthday song. My friends sang instead.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Skin Essentials also from my friend, Lala

Because she know that I love The Body Shop! I'm excited to try this new skincare set. And it's pink - what's not to love?

Beauty Bar's Lavender Luxury Hand Cream from my friend, Jeanne

My friend was thinking if she would give me another lippie, but figured that I already had lots. (Good thing!) She gave me a fancy hand cream instead. Much appreciated! :D

Green Tea Kit Kats from my friends

Because they know what my all-time favorite chocolate is. :D

Uji Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat from my friend, Jat

He found this in a Japanese store. Now, I want to go there and hoard!

Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat + Ghirardelli chocolates from my friend, Tope

This pack is similar to the one I received from Hong Kong, only this one he got from Japan.

Birthday cake from HEAT

Last but not the least is this birthday cake from HEAT, where my family and I celebrated my birthday dinner.

That's all for now! This one's probably my favorite haul posts, since everything here are special and from my loved ones.♥

Love,

Helen

What Made My Day: Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts

According to my Krispy Kreme 2013 Calendar, July 13, 2013 marks Krispy Kreme's 76th Birthday! Since Krispy Kreme is generous as always, they had a promo last July 15 wherein fans of the Krispy Kreme Philippines (Official) on Facebook could buy a box of 6 Original Glazed doughnuts for just P76.00!

Well, with a promo like that, things are bound to get crazy; stocks weren't enough for everyone who lined up to buy their share. I was planning to get a dozen of Original Glazed that day, but the line was impossibly long so I wasn't able to avail of the promo. To make up for that, Krispy Kreme posted this on Facebook:

Photo Credit: Krispy Kreme Philippines (Official)

While others still ranted on the comment box, complaining how they weren't able to buy, I messaged Krispy Kreme right away. I received a quick reply asking for my info, like when and where I would drop by their store so I could still buy a box of 6 for just P76.00. Yey!

Today, I went to Krispy Kreme Trinoma after work, and was able to buy 2 boxes (of 6) for just P152.00! :D The thought that I could share a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts with my family already made my day, so I was excited to go home. Krispy Kreme Trinoma's store manager, Ms. LA, handed me an eco-bag (where she put the 2 boxes of 6), and when I peeked inside, I saw the cutest doughnut tin, ever! :D

Krispy Kreme x Mickey Mouse

 

I was told that the tin was given to a chosen few, and I was lucky to be one of them. WOW! :D Krispy Kreme is generous like that, and I definitely felt the love.♥

Thank you for these, Krispy Kreme Philippines! My family LOVED it! ♥

If you weren't able to avail of their P76.00 for 6 promo last time, try sending them a message at Krispy Kreme Philippines (Official). No promises on the tin, though. I'm keeping it! :D

Love,

Helen