What: Rockwell Moonlit Bazaar

When: November 27-29, 2009; 12 Noon – 12 Midnight

Where: Rockwell Tent, Power Plant Mall

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore.

Dream.

Discover. -Mark  Twain

Interested? Simply fill-up your name, e-mail, contact number and postal address at femalenetwork.com & a Johnson’s Body Care Gift Pack will be sent to you within the next few days.

What: Market! Market! Pre-Christmas Sale!

When: November 25 – November 30, 2009! 10AM – 10PM

Watch Brands: OI the one, Andy Warhol, Storm, Alessi, Issey Miyake, Jill Stuart Time, Vagary, Replay

Up to 50% off on selected timepieces

When:  November 1 – 30, 2009

Where:  MYTYM Watch Hub: 819-0792

NoCurfew Watch Stores: 634-2160

Broke from all that Christmas shopping? Check out SM Cinema’s P10 movie ticket promo. Until December 5 only.  Check out the SM Cinemas website for movie schedules and participating SM malls.

What: St. James the Great Bazaar

When: November 27, 28, 29 & 30.

Where: Ayala Alabang Village (It’s not really inside Ayala Alabang Village.  St. James the Great Bazaar is right across Alabang Town Center).

Payment methods available: Visa & Mastercard accepted; BPI, Metrobank & UCPB ATMs available!

Products range from holiday foods for gift giving, Christmas décor, beautifully crafted home décor, wrought iron, native and imported bags, toys, shoes, Filipino ethnic products & handicrafts, Christmas packaging and wrappers, decorative candles, paintings, silver jewelry, over-runs of men?s, ladies and children?s clothes, accessories, sculptures and many more.

1. Shop for a cause!

If you’re buying Christmas gifts, make the money you spend go the extra mile by buying from a place that donates a portion of its profits to charity.  Proceeds are for the benefit of the St. James Foundation.

2. 600 participating concessionaires

Among the various bazaars happening throughout the city, the St. James bazaar stands out because of the more than 600 participating concessionaires. That’s a lot of choices! Hopefully, you’ll get your Christmas shopping done in a day!

3. Possibly Lower Prices & Better Deals

Perhaps due to the global downturn, local manufacturers & exporters themselves will be joining the bazaar. This is great news for shoppers to  possibly get lower prices and better deals!

4. Good Product Diversity & Range

Concessionaires are coming from all over the Philippines. Manufacturers, exporters, importers and traders from all over the Philippines like Davao, Cebu, Palawan, Sulu, Bicol, Iloilo, Baguio, Pampanga, Quezon, Bulacan, Laguna and Batangas will be joining as well.This adds to the diversity, quantity and quality of products available to shoppers.

5. Participation of Well-Known Eateries

The participation of well-known eateries ensures shoppers have a wide selection of food to choose from such as Las Paellas, Tapa King, Brothers Burger, Barrio Fiesta, Serye Restaurant, Yellow Cab, Ellies Roasted Calf, Coolman Halo-Halo, Potato Corner, Odd Balls, Theobroma.

6. FREE shuttle service

I like that the organizers are thoughtful enough to provide  FREE shuttle service from the shopping venue to their parked cars.

So if you’re not doing much this weekend, check out the St. James bazaar! Do let me know of any great deals you’ve scored!

Great news! MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Artist’s bags & pouches are 20% off  as well this long weekend.

When: November 27,28,29 & 30; 2009

Where: MAKE UP FOR EVER Shangrila Mall or Bonifacio High Street.

Receive one of the last places the treatment, for the conversion is in the basement. The children can enjoy a new space and in the game, they would get out of your hair for a few hours. Perhaps you have friends who joyfully poker or game night with pool and then filled. The basement can reshape a very useful and valuable space. This article will look at some of the basement renovation ideas for you to think about it.

Once you begin to plan the project from your basement, you needthink about what kind of theme you want. The flooring you choose is a big part to play in a few looks. The lighting can play a big role with other plans. There are so many beautiful things you can do to enjoy the beautiful basement space for all.

Basement Remodeling Plans – The Entertainment Cellar

With technology the way it is these days, you can install plasma TV, stereo systems, and work on the space into a state-of-the-art-making theater.You may even feel you need to visit your friends for free, it will be so good.

You want to make sure that your basement renovation plans provide the right lighting for whatever topic you choose for your cellar.

Basement Remodeling Plans – Fitness and sauna

Many people are installing saunas are also set at home with a small gymnasium. You can browse the many health benefits of sauna by a beautiful look to your basement. Maybe you could the space into a small gym with mirrors on the walls of health clubs train and then give a relaxing sauna.

Basement Remodeling Plans – Darts and Pool

Maybe your basement renovation plans could also be an option to make the room look into a pool to. There are some very nice pool tables to choose from today. Then add a nice dart, perhaps even an electronic one even more flair. Set now in a pop machine and off you go to a good start with your basement> Reconstruction plans.

Want to travel to Germany over the holidays but don’t have enough cash? Get a taste of a German Christmas in Manila!

Filipino & German culture both share a love for the Christmas Season. While the Filipinos start preparations for Christmas as soon as the -”ber” months start, German culture prides itself of a magical and festive Christmas from centuries of heritage and tradition.

On December 5 December 4,2009; the Ateneo High School grounds will be designed and decorated in a similar fashion to German Christmas Markets. There will also be booths showcasing various German delicacies such as freshly baked Stollen, ginger bread, sizzling sausages grilled over charcoal fire, hearty stews with Wiener Wurstchen, among others.

Other activities include a choral singing competition, raffle draws, movie screenings, cooking demos, photo contests, games and trivia.

Movie screening starts at 1pm,3pm, & 5pm

Entrance to Weihnachtsmarkt is free!

An invite to the Adidas Year End Sale!

November 27-28,2009:  NO INVITES, NO ENTRY!

November 29-30,2009:  Open to the Public.

Time:   11am – 9pm

Where:   Adidas Sport Performance Concept Store, The Podium

4th Floor, Unit 405, 18 ADB Avenue, Barangay Wack-Wack, Greenhills East, Ortigas

Center,Mandaluyong City

This is exciting! Just for today, November 26, SM is having a Thanksgiving Sale exclusive to it’s SM Advantage Members. Get discounts from participating SM establishments such as: SM Department Store, Watsons, ACE Hardware, Hardware Workshop, Toy Kingdom, Our Home, Kultura, Baby & Company, Triumph, Surplus Shop & Sports Central.

Penelope M, Perris, CA:

It’s likely not a particularly stunning tale, but I am thrilled to finally have the opportunity to send a “Discover charge card” to my son…to be used to buy gifts for my young grandsons. It has been several years since I have had contact with them, but through perseverence and God’s love, some broken fences are on the mend, with my son (their dad). Stubbornness and disagreements between us left us separated for the last few years, but my son has recently brought the boys to see me for my birthday! I’m just sure this is the beginning of a whole new relationship, and I couldn’t be happier! This opportunity would not be possible if I hadn’t accrued this Discover money over the last few years.

Ray A:

Discover keeps getting tighter and tighter in their cashback program. They are giving less and less. I wanted to use my 20.00 as cash as usual but they changed the rules again. I am getting a gift card and will get rid of this credit card for good.

Xin chao.  Welcome to Noogie’s Nam.  In brief, I was born in Saigon on a blistering 32C summer day in 1974, months after the official end to the war and the reunification of North and South Vietnam.  Three years later, my mom and I left as boat refugees, leaving the pristine beaches of Danang as we drifted towards an unknown world.

Having spent most of my life in the U.S. and the past 7.5 years in London, I have now returned to Vietnam to understand what it’s like for a Vietnamese to live in Vietnam.  Some think I’m crazy and some already know that I’m crazy.  This just feels right.

As most of my friends know, I am mad about Vietnamese food.  Friends will remember “Nam Nights” in both Manhattan and London.  I can’t wait to share my food adventures and knowledge (old and new).  Join me as I discover the rich culture and traditions of Vietnam.  I will attempt to explain things as best I can, but do be patient and assume we’re learning together.  My grannie and uncle have shared some funny stories about my early years, along with some somber stories of life during and after the war, which I intend to share.

Also, LadyNoogs is a couple jumps ahead of me, better looking and more computer savvy and her blog is rich with life in Saigon already.

Let our journey begin.

Brands: Glamour Kills, LRG, Royal Elastics, Fox, Odd Men Out, Cartel NYC, Rockett, Lore Clothing, Electric Zombie and Viktor Jeans.

Men’s Clothing: Shirts, shoes, shorts & hoodies.

Women’s Clothing: Shirts, Shoes, Dresses, Skirts & Tanks.

When : November 29,2009; 10am-10pm

Where : Viktor Jeans Store, 3/F Trinoma Mall

Attire : Dress to Chill

RSVP : heywhereyou.com , No Gatecrashers allowed.

What to expect:

-P100 entrance fee.

-Inclusive of free flowing drinks and some snacks.

-Bring cash.

Thinking of buying yourself a pair of Chuck Taylors any time soon? Get more bang for your buck at the Converse Mega Sale!

When: December 3-6,2009

Where:  Megatrade Hall 2, 5th Level, Building B, SM Megamall

For more details,here’s an excerpt from Click the City:

Up for grabs are shoes, bags, tees and accessories at up to 70% off! Crowd favorite Chuck Taylors, yuppie-preferred Jack Purcells, Performance shoes for basketball and running, and loads more await the shoephiles! For those searching for trendy comfort, a myriad of fashionable shirts should catch your fancy. Accessories can add that oomph to your whole look, and with Converse’s bags, socks, and caps, you can come up with more awesome looks that you’d thought about.

When: December 11 – 13,2009; 10am – 6pm

Where : Unit A23 2nd Floor Topy Building IV
#3 Economia St., Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City

Telephone Number: 6340658

November 13 – January 10, 2010 Christmas Bangketa Sale Center Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City
 
Contact: Ortigas & Company, Eric Guttierrez and Kay Jose – 722-6795

November 25-30; December 18-20, 2009
Noel Bazaar & Christmas Shop Expo World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Contact: Cut Unlimited c/o Aprille C. Robles
(02) 687-3292; (0917) 885-8127

November 27-29, 2009
St. James The Great Christmas Bazaar
Cuenca Community Center & St. James
Parking Lot, Ayala Alabang Village,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Contact: St. James Foundation c/o Mimi Valerio
(02) 842-5140; (02) 807-1623

November 28-29, 2009 Christmas Wish Bazaar & Outlet Sale 2009 Makati Sports Club Ballroom
 
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Contact: Apex Events – 480-5667, 0926-6941700, apexeventsorganizer@yahoo.com

December 4-16, 2009
The 9th World Bazaar Festival World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Contact: Worldbex Services International
c/o Armand Bernardino
(02) 531-3615; (02) 531-6350; www.worldbex.com

December 5-6,2009 Gift Lab: The Great Holiday Bazaar Rockwell Tent, Makati City
Contact: Sharlene Tan – 0917-5280626, Anne Go – 2113804 or visit giftlab.multiply.com

December 5-6, 2009 Zonta Club of Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar Cuenca Courts of Ayala Alabang Village, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Contact: Joanne – 2155376

December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 2009 Grand CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ‘09 @ the BIGTENT Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio,Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
10am – 10pm; Fully airconditioned venue
Contact: Tel: 384-3609 / 412-3343Cell: 0917-4404690 / 0915-3705860
www.ordeptex.multiply.com

December 5-6, 2009
Noel Bazaar: The Special Edition A.Venue Hall, Antel, Lifestyle City
Makati Avenue, Makati City
Contact: Cut Unlimited c/o Aprille C. Robles
(0917) 885-8127; (02) 687-3292
aprillerobles@yahoo.com

December 10, 2009-January 10, 2010
Christmas Flea Market People’s Village, Tiendesitas
Frontera Verde, Pasig City
Contact: Las Islas c/o Eugene Paguio
(02) 826-8162

December 11-30, 2009
Christmas Bazaar Glorietta Park Tent
Ayala Center, Makati City
Contact: VGCOM c/o Joanne Fernando-Tamayo
(0919) 600-7567; (02) 706-1889 local 14

December 12-13, 2009 Santa’s Christmas Bazaar @ La Vista Year 4 La Vista Clubhouse, Katipunan
 (9 am to 7 pm)
Claudine Baron – 2110685, 09178636644 / claudbaron@yahoo.com or visit eventions.multiply.com

December 19-20, 2009
Holiday Madness Bazaar Cubao Expo, Araneta Center
Cubao, Quezon City
Contact: Sandy Allan Tel. (0917)-522-2100; (0922) 831-6670
soulcardreader@gmail.com

Feel free to leave a comment if you know of more bazaars!

Excerpt from the Gingersnap’s site:

It’s that time of the year again! The much awaited GINGERSNAPS & JUST G WAREHOUSE SALE is on again at Warehouse 19, Armal Compound 2, M. Eusebio Ave., San Miguel, Pasig City. Mondays to Saturdays, except Holidays and Sundays, 8:00am to 4:00pm. From Nov. 16 to Dec. 29, 2009. Lots of great value for your money with prices as low as P100.00. Cash basis only. Per DTI NCR Permit No. 5835/5837 series of 2009.

Gingersnaps Warehouse Map:

I am loving the Belle de Jour Planner! Aside from the fun graphics, it has great features such:

a Dream Board: to keep your long term goals in sight at all times

Habit Tracker: You can make or break a habit in 21 days.

… Savings Tracker, Menstrual Tracker, Health Checklist, 2010 Checklist, among other normal planner functions.

The BDJ planner contains discount coupons for various wellness, clothing, beauty, food and drink establishments among others!

It also contains lots of fashion, personal finance, time management, etc. to help you reach your dreams while having fun in style.

BDJ planners cost P598 at National Bookstore.

You can buy it at the belledejour website for the same price but have the option for a 5% discount if you sign your e-mail up to be part of the BDJ Circle.

For more details on how to win a Belle de Jour Power Planner for FREE, visit kikaycorner’s contest

I love attending the BPI Outlet Sales because of the big brand participation and big discounts!

Where: SMX Convention Hall 4, Sea Shell Drive, Mall of Asia

When: December 4-6,2009;  10am-9pm

Get in free with your BPI Credit Card or ATM.

Some participating companies / brands are: Rustans Marketing Corporation, Luxasia, YvesSaintLauren, Guerlain, Davidoff, Powermac, Chocolate Clothing Company, Crocs, Anne Klein, Lacoste, Puma, Adidas, Nike, And1, Canon, Philips, Crumpler, Juicy Couture, Dockers, among many others.

Enjoy your Christmas Shopping!