I just got this today at True Value Shangrila, as Ace Hardware was out of stock, for the Panasonic airconditioner that we just purchased. Since it's just a basic manual aircon, it doesn't have a timer built-in to it.

It was actually a good trip since I haven't been to Shangrila Mall for a while. So, I got to go around a bit before going home.

I'm guessing that it's been available in the market for a while, but only got to find out about it now while I was reading the newspapers today and just so happens that we have just purchased an aircon. It pays to read!

Well, let's see how this device helps with our future electric bill...

It was actually A who discovered this product. He's actually pickier than I am when it comes to whatever things we give to Scout (to which I thankfully appreciate). We were probably in Rockwell then since Messy Bessy has a physical stall there in the supermarket. Believe it or now, A is a big fan of Messy Bessy items. So, imagine how more secured he feels when the group has released their Messy Baby line.

I'm not sure if there is a tradition of giving gifts to the godparents for committing to becoming a second parent to your child, but there's always room for thanking them. We decided to do that by giving each of them a charm from Pandora.

Initially, I thought of getting them a baby-related charm to mark the occasion, then I thought of giving them something that reminds me of them.

The other good thing about giving them Pandora charms is that the store offers a lifetime free cleaning service for all their branches worldwide! At least they wouldn't end up complaining of having to clean their respective charms. I hope their charms remind them of one of the most unforgettable moment in our lives.

Yep, that's my post-delivery stash (if I can manage to behave and wait that long). A and I were walking around BGC and decided to check out Echostore. I like that store...brings out a sense of social responsibility in me.

I found some local chocolates there. Some like Theo + Philo and Malagos Chocolate, I've already tasted before. Both use chocolate beans from Davao, I didn't know Davao produces cocoa beans, but that was a very good surprise. 

I was able to try Malagos Chocolate in a food fair. Not allowed to have chocolate during the pregnancy, but I couldn't pass on the chance since it was my first time to see the brand. I tried their 65% Dark Chocolate, it was heavenly! Better than some imported brands with a higher cocoa percentage. I was also offered to try their hot chocolate, one of the best ones I've tasted...ever! I've never been so proud of a Philippine made product before...well, not as much as this one. I will definitely play around with recipes using Malagos Chocolate after I give birth (c'mon Scout, mommy wants to bake!).

I'll be making separate entries for the other local chocolate items that we bought (and more about Malagos Chocolate escapades, of course) when I get to try them.

I've been bringing home a weekly stash for A and I to enjoy. Instant date night for under 200 bucks!

filling and mmm mmm good. Quite unhealthy too, but then again, bakers and butter go together =)

I finally got myself to go around redecorating the bedroom. For one thing, we were finally able to purchase a bed. Well, more of purchase a nice spring bed at 50% off thanks to Beeconomic and Mandaue Foam. Finally got to bring out the Abel Iloco blanket that I bought last year too (proud to be Ilokano, of course!).

sources. Both seem to be consistent in texture.

Since I was focusing more on the salted duck eggs when I placed my order on Ang Tindahan ng Itlog Ni Kuya, I thought I'd try their puto as well just for the heck of it. Boy was I in for a surprise! Their puto was light and has a different texture compared to its other varieties. It had an interesting taste, apart from the salted duck eggs, that makes it rather addicting to nibble on. Must remind myself to place another order in time for their next delivery in Megamall. Maybe I should include duck meat as well (recipe hunting mode).

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