Golden Grains PH marks its 36th year celebrating throughout the holidays!

To celebrate its 36th year, Golden Grains Philippines invited fellow October birthday celebrators to join in the fun and get a chance to snag their favorite rice variants for free. The same products that have made Golden Grains beloved through the years will be given away to 36 lucky October celebrators this month!

Lucky participants are set to receive their choice of Golden Grains’ well-patronized rice varieties namely, Super Angelica, Maharlika, Sinandomeng Special, Dinurado Aromatic Rice, Platinum Plus Whole Grain Rice, Thai Jasmine Rice, and Kanto Japanese Rice, as well as Golden Grains’ range of Healthy Alternative rice products - Organic Brown Rice, Organic Red Rice, and Organic Black Rice.

Golden Grains is a quality brand under REJ Commercial Corporation that was launched on October 1987 amidst political turmoil in the Philippines. It has emerged as a sturdy rice brand despite challenges through the years because of its consistently high-quality, homegrown rice products sourced directly from the major rice granaries of Mindoro, Nueva Ecija, and Isabela.

The brand is also one of the pioneers in the industry to introduce Organic Red and Organic Brown rice varieties into a market in need of a healthy alternative to white rice in 2004. In less than a year, it was already awarded by the Consumers’ League of the Philippines as the Most Outstanding Organic Rice Brand the following year. Golden Grains’ timely and consumer- driven decisions have truly turned into winning milestones definitely worth celebrating on its 36th year.

This 2023, Golden Grains has made a commitment to make its offers more exciting through its availability plans, month-on-month promotions, and consumer-centric strategy.

Golden Grains Availability

Golden Grains makes flexibility, freshness and your peace-of-mind a top priority whichever way you prefer - bringing home fresh, vacuum-sealed harvests or ordering online and receiving them right at your doorstep.

Golden Grains continuously makes its products available in renowned supermarkets like Waltermart, Robinsons, AllDay, Shopwise, South Supermarket, Metro Gaisano Supermarket, LCC Supermarket (Bicol), among others.

Golden Grains has also made itself fully present and available to its online consumer market via Lazada and Shopee forging further brand growth into the 21st century.

Month-on-Month Promotions

Double digit sales are one of the many exciting ways Golden Grains connect with its consumers. Each month, offers of free or discounted shipping costs and unbeatable deals have become a big attraction to its online followers.

Some exciting double day sales were the 8.8 August sale offered up to 80% off on shipping fees in both Golden Grains’ Official Shopee & Lazmall stores, and for 9.9 September, its Platinum Plus Whole Grain rice campaigned for a 99-Peso discount. 

Last 10.10 October, it offered a flash sale exclusive to the e-commerce platforms and will be giving away gifts of rice packs to lucky October Birthday Celebrators. Catch the announcement on Golden Grains’ Facebook and Instagram after today’s final day to enlist!

November and December are equally prize-packed as 11.11 gives away 36 premium rice dispensers and 12.12 starts early to complete the 12 Days of Giveaways with Golden Grains.

Consumer-centric Campaigns

Cooking rice and recipes best-paired-with-rice have become a strong bridge of communications where Golden Grains and its consumers delightfully engaged with each other. With countless recipes dished out, lots of tasty food fares prepared, and many rice stories shared, Golden Grains has captured the hearts of its consumers with ideas, tips, hacks or simply able to trigger some delicious cravings.

While different rice recipes require different types of rice, Golden Grains know that different people also like different varieties. This is why efforts of the brand have been more consumer- centric by letting participants, winners and stakeholders choose their preferred variant at every opportunity possible.

Each of us brings a different story on the ways we consume rice — there are the white rice loyalistas, the healthy rice advocates, and the controlled-rice consumers —But no matter your story, Golden Grains has the rice for you.

Follow Golden Grains on social media:

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/goldengrainsph/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/goldengrainsph/

Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@goldengrainsph

Kahakot Hakot na Pamasko at Super8 Grocery Warehouse!

Just three more days 'til Christmas, and we're pretty much done preparing for the holidays - decors have been hung, presents have been wrapped, and the Noche Buena menu has been planned out. We're also done grocery shopping for our holiday feast!

Wanting to avoid the holiday rush, Yue and I already went shopping for food stuff over the weekend. It's a good thing we decided to visit Super8 Grocery Warehouse this time around. Not only were we able to purchase everything in this week's shopping list, we also got huge discounts on most of the items that we bought. Hooray for Super8's Kahakot Hakot na Pamasko Promo! :)

Hello from Super8 Grocery Warehouse San Pablo! :)

This selection of Noche Buena food items, for instance, has the lowest prices in the market, guaranteed! Look - where else can you get a complete spaghetti package (yes, corned beef included) for just Php 99?

Spaghetti Package, Php 99.

Or a macaroni salad and graham cake package for Php 349? This pre-packed bundle comes in a reusable plastic box and includes the following: Super8 Elbow Macaroni, Best Food Mayo Magic, Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits, La Pacita Graham Crackers, Angel Condensada, CDO Nata de Coco White, Mega Prime Fruit Cocktail, and Super8 Great Buy All-Purpose Dressing. 

Macaroni Salad Package at Php 249,
Macaroni Salad and Graham Cake Package at Php 349.

If you're feeling fancy, they also have these Christmas baskets with gourmet snacks, chocolates, and wine, even.

Snack Basket, Php 499.

Snack Basket, Php 549.

Wine Basket, Php 799.

Thinking of giving ham as Christmas giveaways? Super8 has you covered! They have the Great Buy Pear-Shaped Ham (800 grams) at just Php 208 each. And for every 10 hams you buy, you get one free!

Pear-shaped Ham at Php 208.
Buy 10, get 1 free!

How about some ball cheese to complete your Christmas feast? At Php 195 each, Super8's Great Buy Queso de Bola has the lowest price guaranteed!

Super8 Great Buy Queso de Bola, Php 195.

Super8's huge discounts are not limited to just Christmas food items. Regular grocery items are discounted, too! And with your Super8 Rewards Card, you even get 20 Bonus Points with every Php 200 single-receipt purchase of participating Nestle items.

Someone's having fun shopping.

Scouting for deals at the Super Sulit Points section.

For even more bonus points, head over to the Super Sulit Points section where you can get 25 Rewards Points for every Php 500 single-receipt purchase of participating items. Great deal if you're buying items in bulk!

Done with our Christmas shopping!

Thank you, Super8 Grocery Warehouse San Pablo!

Thank you to Sir John, Sir Larry, and the staff of Super8 Grocery Warehouse San Pablo! :)

If you're still not done with your Christmas shopping, I suggest you drop by a Super8 Grocery Warehouse near you so you can enjoy the same perks and privileges that we did. Don't forget to sign-up for the Super8 Rewards Card! It's your ticket to deep discounts and rewards points! :)

The Super8 Rewards Card - your ticket to deep discounts and big bonus points. :)

My First 'Official' BeautyMNL Haul!

Just recently, I had the honor of being named as one of BeautyMNL's brand ambassadors. (Yay!) I was super psyched upon hearing the news, not only because BeautyMNL happens to be one of the leading homegrown e-commerce platforms in the Philippines, but also because I've been a silent reader of Bloom, BeautyMNL's online magazine, for the longest time.

To celebrate this 'milestone', BeautyMNL awarded me with shopping credits, which I then used to  pay for my latest purchase at the the BeautyMNL app. Although this was not my first time to shop at BeautyMNL, I consider this my first 'official' haul since becoming an ambassador for the brand. And with that, here's a sneak peek of my first 'official' BeautyMNL haul. :)

My first 'official' BeautyMNL haul.

W. Dressroom Dress & Living Clear Perfume No. 97 (April Cotton).
A fragrance brand from South Korea, W. Dressroom was created by designer Choi Bum Suk who believes that your scent 'is the most powerful way to symbolize who you are'. The brand was made popular by Korean celebrities and idol stars who personally use and endorse W. Dressroom products. Case in point, BTS' Jungkook who wears this particular scent.

W. Dressroom Dress & Living Clear Perfume No. 97 (April Cotton), Php 595.

W. Dressroom describes April Cotton as a 'gender-neutral, clean, and crisp scent reminiscent of fresh, silky-soft linens'. True enough, April Cotton did remind me of our cozy little neighborhood in Seongsu-dong, and how the entire block reeks of that soft, powdery scent on weekends when most of the ahjummas do their laundry. I nearly cried out of homesickness when I first took a whiff of this perfume.

Biore Cleansing Oil.
A favorite among beauty/skincare enthusiasts, Biore Cleansing Oil effectively dissolves and removes stubborn makeup, including waterproof mascara, while lifting away dirt and impurities.
Unlike other cleansing oils, this one doesn't leave a greasy film on the face and maintains the skin's natural moisture balance. The Biore Cleansing Oil is great for everyday use, especially if you use makeup on a daily basis, and the perfect first step in your double-cleansing routine.

Biore Cleansing Oil, Php 349.

COSRx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.
Speaking of double cleansing, you all know I swear by the COSRx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. This has been my morning cleanser for more than two years now, and I've emptied more or less half a dozen tubes of this product since then. It's still my HG cleanser to date. :)

COSRx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, Php 540.

You can read my full review of the COSRx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser here.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Sheet Mask (Fig & Lime).
Skincare shopping ain't complete without adding a sheet mask or two to my cart! These Innisfree My Real Squeeze sheet masks were on sale at Php 55 each and I got the Fig and the Lime variants. The former is a moisturizing essence-type mask that leaves your complexion smooth and radiant, while the latter is a refreshing water-type mask that brightens the skin and makes your complexion glow.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Sheet Masks, Php 55 each.

Puritan's Pride L- Carnitine 500 mg (60 caplets).
I bought this bottle of L-Carnitine caplets mostly out of curiosity (Does this work? Will I sweat buckets? Will I lose weight?), aside from the fact that this was on sale at almost half the original price (Php 729). This product claims to be one of the best weight loss supplements as it enhances the body's fat-burning functions and supports heart health and cardiovascular wellness. This bottle will definitely come in handy with all that feasting and partying that we'll be doing during the holidays. Will keep you posted if this product works. ;)

Puritan's Pride L-Carnitine 500 mg (60 caplets), Php 377.

What beauty/skincare products have you bought lately? Did you hoard stuff during the 11.11 sale?
Don't forget to use my discount code when you shop at BeautyMNL! First-time buyers get Php 100 off on purchases worth Php 1000 and up!

Use my discount code 'CZJAI' when you shop at BeautyMNL!

Super8 Funfest 2018 | Sale, Shop, and Save!

Sale, shop, save - these are my most favorite four-letter words, and I absolutely love it when I get to enjoy these three, all at the same time.

This penchant for discount shopping led me towards Super8, a chain of  grocery stores with a wide selection of goods at bargain prices. I heard they're having a huge sale event coming up this week, so Yue and I paid a visit to the Super8 branch here in San Pablo City to know more about it, and do our weekly grocery shopping as well.

Yue checking out the goods featured in Super8's bi-monthly catalog.

We were courteously welcomed by the Customer Service staff, who then introduced us to John Michael, the Branch Manager for Super8 San Pablo City. John was more than eager to tell me about the Super8 Funfest; apparently, it's a three-day event which has been held annually since 2012. It's like a celebration of sorts with celebrity guests and production numbers, raffle draws with huge prizes at stake, and exclusive deals and deep discounts on participating brands and items. It's sale, shop, and save all together, and any penny pinchin' mom's dream (shopping) event come true!

With John Michael, the cheerful and good-natured Branch Manager of Super8 San Pablo City.

According to John, the Super8 Funfest is open to all, with no entrance fees whatsoever required. However, you get an advantage if you own a Super8 Rewards Card because the first two days of the event will be exclusive to Rewards Card members.

The Super8 Rewards Card - your ticket to great deals and shopping points!

With the Super8 Rewards Card, you get to earn points with every purchase which can then be used as cash at Super8 stores. For every Php 200 spent, you earn 1 point which is equivalent to Php 1. At the Super8 Funfest, you get to rack up more points when you spend more - a single receipt purchase worth Php 3000 entitles you to 50 rewards points (aka Php 50).

More Rewards Points + Special Funfest Deals.

Signing up for your a Super8 Rewards Card is easy. All you have to do is fill-out the membership form and pay the Php 100 membership fee, and you get your Rewards Card right then and there. I signed up for the Super8 Rewards, of course, and as soon as I got my card, John gave us a tour of the store and showed us which items are on sale and which items will earn us more points.

Shopping for his favorites!

Yue was thrilled to see that all of his favorite snacks and food items are available at Super8, and they're all tagged at cheaper prices, too! We discovered even more amazing deals as we made our way through the supermarket - like the Super Sulit Points section, which allows you to earn 25 rewards points for every Php 500 single-receipt purchase of participating items.

Super Sulit Points.

There's also the Try Me section, where new products are priced 5% lower than the standard retail price. The Dove Baby Hair to Toe Rich Moisture Body Wash, for instance, is currently priced at Php 248.70. That's Php 13.10 savings, compared to buying it at beauty counters or department stores.

5% off on new products!

That includes snacks and other food products!

They also have 'Plus One' promos, where you get free products when you buy in bulk. Like this 'Buy 11 Get 1 Free' promo on detergents and other home care items. If you're a wholesaler or reseller, promos like these will definitely help you save more and allow you to earn bigger profits.

Save more when you buy more!

More items on sale!

Aside from big savings, Super8 also gives their loyal customers a chance to win prizes in their Super Hakot Promo and Scratch & Win Promo, exclusive to Super8 mobile app users. You get a promo code or an e-raffle entry when you purchase Php 300 of participating items in a single transaction. Some of the items included in this promo are Oreo cookies, Nestle Koko Krunch cereals, Magnolia milk products, and La Pacita Graham Crackers.

Yue's favorite cereal. :)

You'll get to enjoy more of these awesome deals and astonishing discounts when you head over to the Super8 Funfest happening from April 26 (Thursday) until April 28 (Saturday). The event will be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, from 9 am 'til 7 pm. As I have mentioned earlier, the first two days of the Super8 Funfest will be exclusive to Rewards Card holders, while the last day will be open to everyone, including non-members.

Super Bidang Buhay at the Super8 Funfest 2018!

Here are some of the celebrities who will be in attendance:

Is your favorite celebrity on the list? :)

And the fabulous prizes at stake:

Could you be the lucky winner of a brand new car? :)

To know more about the Super8 Funfest plus details on how to get to venue, read their FAQ here. Oh, and don't forget to 'like' the Super8 Facebook page to stay updated on promos, discounts, and event announcements!

Many thanks to John, Larry, and the Super8 San Pablo City staff for the warm welcome! Yue says he loved the VIP treatment! :)

Holiday Shopping at Nordstrom.

As we enter October, I begin working on my holiday shopping list and jot down all the things I need to buy for Christmas - new clothes for my little man, new shoes for my husband, toys for my nieces and nephews, gifts for family and friends, and of course, a little something for myself, in the form of a new purse, new makeup items, or perhaps a new pair of Onitsuka Tiger.

I usually start my Christmas shopping as early as the second week of October, because I hate being in the middle of the holiday rush. I try to avoid it as much as I can. By the time people flock to the malls to do their Christmas shopping, I'd be crossing off the last item on my list, and most of my gifts would be sitting pretty underneath the Christmas tree.

October is actually a good month for bargains, and early-bird shoppers like me often find good deals on gift items and home decorations. If you're lucky, you'll even chance upon Nordstrom coupons for an even sweeter shopping experience. Often found online, these Nordstrom promo codes offer free shipping on items, huge discounts, freebies, and much, much more.

Take for instance this Michael Kors Colorblock Herringbone Print Dress, which originally retails for around Php 7200. With a Nordstrom promo code, you get 60% off the original price. That's around Php 4000 off the price tag!

Michael Kors Colorblock Herringbone Print Dress.

If designer bags are your thing, you'd be glad to know that there's also a great deal waiting for you. This Jimmy Choo Becka Biker leather shoulder bag comes with a 40% discount when used with Nordstrom discount code.

Jimmy Choo Becka Biker-Large.

While this Kate Spade Grove Court - Fabric Maise Satchel, a personal favorite, sells at 33% off the original price. From Php 15,000, you can get this highly-coveted satchel for just a little over Php 10,000. That's a whopping Php 5000 off!

Kate Spade Grove Court - Fabric Maise Satchel. 

Nordstrom also has something for the men, with clothing brands such as Armani, Burberry London, Just Cavalli, and Jack Spade - to name a few. By using a Nordstrom coupon code, you can enjoy up to 30% discount on men's designer clothing and accessories.

Burberry London Dress Shirt.

Children's items are marked down, too. From shirts to shoes, to bags, socks, and watches, and even pullovers and sleepwear, you can get up to 60% off, plus enjoy free shipping on selected items.

Mighty Fine 'Turtley Awesome' Graphic Tee.

Beauty junkies like me are also in for a treat as makeup and grooming purchases entitle you to three free samples. Some of these samples include the Estee Lauder 'Perfectionist' Youth Infusing Makeup Broad Spectrum, Smashbox Photo Finish Foudation Primer, Yves Saint Laurent Y-Shape Cream, and Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Eau de Parfum.

Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup. 

Finally, we have the gift items. Nordstrom has an array of bed and bath products that would make great gifts for friends and relatives. With their eye-catching colors and stylish designs, not to mention the marked-down prices, you'd want to purchase an item or two for your own home. I know I would!

Levtex Cray Cray Pillow.

Clean Linen Mason Jar Candle.

They say the early bird catches the worm, I'd say the early shopper gets the best deals online.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. Thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.