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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Christmas Gifts 2013

It's time for another haul post! This time, I'll be revealing the Christmas gifts I got last month. :D

From brands:

The Body Shop Ginger Manicure Set & White Musk For Men EDT

From The Body Shop, Philippines

This was the first Christmas present I received last year. It arrived as early as December 2! The Body Shop is always sweet and thoughtful! ♥ 

By the way, The Body Shop is having their Post Christmas Sale, where you can get their Christmas edition items at 50% off!

Blue Ice-Watch

From Mentos Philippines 

Winning this Ice-Watch from buying a bottle of Mentos gum made me extremely happy last month! I wanted the pink one, but this blue watch is also nice, versatile, and sporty!

Pantene Miracle Water & Daily Intensive Conditioner

From BDJ and Pantene (Get your own set at http://group.ilovebdj.com/)

Dark Chocolate Praline Macarons

From The Pastry Company

The Pastry Company is hands down my favorite place to get my macaron fix. You have to try this! :D

Cosmetics & Christmas Basket

From Etude House Philippines, Tony Moly Philippines, and Tous les Jours Philippines

Goodies from my favorite Korean brands which deserved a separate blog post. Thanks AGC family for being so generous and thoughtful! :)

BDO Keychain & Notebook
From BDO

This was a gift from my home branch at BDO Roosevelt-Pitimini. To be honest, it's my first time to appreciate gifts from banks. Haha. I don't like generic planners and umbrellas! I find the keychain cute and inspiring, reminding me of my financial goals this year. The notebook, on the other hand, doesn't have lines or anything written in it so it's perfect!

From my colleagues:
 

Tong Yang Garden P1,000 GC
Team Exchange Gift from Ms. Mary Ann

Chocolates

From Althan and Michelle

Chocolates

From Jaymee and Achi Bear

Hershey's Candy Cane & Cookies 'n' Creme

From Achi V and Analyn

Marshmallows, Candies, and Crispies

From Tina

As you can see, giving and receiving chocolates in the office was the trend for 2013!

Paul Frank Luggage Tag

From Jumar

Human Nature Natural Strengthening Shampoo in Cool Peppermint

From Ness
 

This one has rekindled my love for Human Nature's hair care products! I ordered the matching conditioner the moment I received this, and now my wavy hair is so healthy! Love!

The Body Shop Leona Lewis Lip Gloss in Deerlicious Coral

From Kyra
 

The Leona Lewis CD was from The Body Shop a few months back. It makes for a good backdrop for my new Leona Lewis Lip Gloss. I love this one since it's perfect for the cool weather we're having lately - no chapping, just happy and shiny lips!

Bracelet
From Robin

From my family:

Bracelet
From my aunt Dorothy

SSI Purple Gift Card
From my sisters Melissa and Vivian

I'm thinking where to spend this. I'm thinking it's either makeup from Beauty Bar or food from Marks & Spencer. (Food? Boring, I know! Haha. My sister is saving her card for Zara.)

Black Asprey NATO Nylon Watch Strap (to go with my Veloci watch)
From my sister Cindy

I love this black watch strap! Now I can officially wear my Veloci watch everyday since the black strap goes with everything.

Black Skater Skirt
From my sister Ann 

I like that I can wear this skirt to the office or at the mall. Skater skirts are so cute, I want them in all colors!

From my sweetest friend:

Marks & Spencer Blissful Strawberry Moisturising Hand & Body Lotion

From La Reina

I wasn't really expecting to receive a lot this year (someone's getting old and losing the warm and fuzzy Christmas spirit), maybe just from my sisters (since that's what we always do during Christmas), but I feel truly blessed. Thank you to everyone who remembered me! :D

I hope you all got to enjoy and make the most out of the holidays! Looking forward to the new year. :)

Love,

Helen

My Ice Watch from Mentos Cool As Ice!

Buy some chewing gum and win a watch? You bet! :D

Last month as I was buying groceries, I went to the candy aisle to restock on some mints (one of my ultimate purse must-haves). I then spotted this bright yellow bottle of Mentos Pure Fresh Chewing Gum in Cooler Lemonade - something I haven't tried before.

They're giving away 100 cool watches from Ice Watch with every single purchase of Mentos gums! (I used to be skeptical about promos like this, but this time it's different!)

Each bottle has a unique alphanumeric code which serves as your entry when you register at mentoscoolasice.ph.

The Secret, which is the law of attraction, has worked for me again! I bought the bottle with the feeling of already having the Ice Watch, and I true enough, it happened! I submitted my code last November 23, 2013 at mentoscoolasice.ph, and received an e-mail from them on December 3, 2013. I then claimed my Ice Watch the next day! :)

Lots of colors on display! The ones up for grabs from the Mentos Cool As Ice promo are pink, yellow, green, and blue. I just found out that each watch costs about P4,200.00! So that makes my P31.00 Mentos gum a worthy investment. :D

I was supposed to get the pink one, but it wasn't in stock, so I got the blue one instead. Thank you, Mentos Philippines and Ice Watch for my early Christmas present!

You still stand a chance on winning one of the 50 Ice Watches. Raffle draw dates:

• November 15, 2013
• November 29, 2013
• December 13, 2013
• December 31, 2013

Like Mentos Philippines on Facebook and visit mentoscoolasice.ph for more information. Good luck! :D

Love,

Helen