All Honest Reviews by Sarah G!

Today’s supposed to be grocery day. I forgot again. I’ve been so busy with work I often forget the other things I’m supposed to be doing.  I need to start work early to do other necessities, groceries included. I wear my eyeglasses as my laptop starts to boot up. I get up and start to make myself a hot cup of coffee. I then turn to the cupboards with little hope of finding anything left.  I reach out farther, not able to see what I was even reaching out for because of the cupboard’s height compared to mine. I reach out a little more until I feel something wrapped in plastic. I take it out. I read the label as I walked back into the counter where I had placed my coffee. Lotus. It was the biscuit I’ve received from last Saturdays event but never tasted. I sit back down, opened a pack and tasted it. I smiled as I heard a crunching sound and when the flavor dissolved into my taste buds.  It was the perfect pair! Its sweetness complimented the bitterness of m...

#DavaoDigitalInfluencers is now official. The Grand Launch of our organization of #TeamDDI #DDIBarkada last Saturday, September 3, 2016 was a shining example of just how strong the bond of our group of social media influencers in Davao. More than 40 Bloggers, vloggers, microbloggers, and print media practitioners from the Davao Region came together for a meaningful night of meeting ang getting to know fellow members of the organization. The event was held at Polo Bistro Marco Polo Davao. Here's a photo diary on what went down during the party: First off, we offered a solemn prayer for the victims of Davao City bombing. Induction of the first set of officers Winners of Kai Artisan Chocolates  Four #beshies microbloggers & Bloggers of Davao Beauty(ful) bloggers/vloggers Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting  Davao Digital Influencers, Inc .  Platinum Sponsor PLDT HOME  is the country’s leading broadband and...

Who wants to own an iPad mini?  Well, Davaoenos are lucky because Smart Bro is giving us the easiest and most affordable way to own an iPad mini powered by Smart's fast and reliable LTE technology. This is an exclusive package, you get an iPad Mini 2 for only P599 per month which will let you enjoy 1.7GB monthly data and a bonus offer of free 1.1GB of video streaming on Youtube, iFlix, Dailymotion and Vimeo for the first three months. This is just an additional P300 to the monthly service fee of Smart Bro Plan 299. Smart Bro's best iPad Mini 2 deal is in time for the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival, Smart Bro, the country's leading mobile broadband under Smart Communications, has the best iPad Mini 2 deal and is part of with the brand's ongoing Brokada road trip across the country with our favorite Smart Brokada celebrities including beauty queens Bb. Pilipinas-Universe MJ Lastimosa and singer Michael Pangilinan. The Smart Brokadas MJ Lastimosa (...

Davao, are you ready? PLDT HOME celebrates strongest connection with Regine Series live in Davao Asia's Songbird is coming! OPM icon and PLDT HOME Ambassador Regine Velasquez is coming to Davao to perform live via the widely popular Regine Concert Series.  PLDT VP and Home Marketing Director Gary Dujali with Regine Powered by PLDT HOME, the musical extravaganza is a show of gratitude from the country’s number one digital and multimedia services provider for the massive support throughout the years. The concert series, which was extended for a second year due to its unstoppable success, aims to help promote the titular Regine Telset Series—a set of limited edition landline phones available for only P99 per month—launched last year to great acclaim, with stocks running out fast as soon as it was made available to the public. Its initial kickoff last April 10 at SM Bacoor in Cavite was followed by another full house gig at SM City Pampanga. From one jampacked mall to anothe...

Recreate your fun-filled adventures with new Starbucks Frappuccino® flavors – Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt and Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt. Starting July 26, get that much needed zesty boost with these new beverages boasting a delicious combination of chilled yogurt and fruity swirl blended with ice. “The all new Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt and Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino® Blended Beverages are a delightful combination of fruity taste in a sweet jelly, layered with the smooth texture of yogurt. Reminiscent of a creamy parfait, these Frappuccino® Blended Beverages are inspired by our customers’ love of sweet fruit, making them the ideal beverage to lighten up one’s day,” said Keith Cole, head for marketing at Starbucks Philippines. Delight in the sweetness of fresh mango or strawberry perfectly balanced by a hint of tartness from the yogurt for a mouth-watering beverage. To energize your day, the Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino® perfectly blends honey-citrus sweet mango ...

Summer is here and what better way to escape the heat of summer and cool down than with the newest  Frappuccino® Blended Beverage, the Roasted Marshmallow S'mores Frappuccino®Blended Beverage and returning favorite, the Summer Berry Panna Cotta Frappuccino® Blended Beverage. Both available starting April 19. The new and returning summer blended beverages – Roasted Marshmallow S’mores and Summer Berry Panna Cotta – both let you celebrate the sweetness of summer. Inspired by the distinct taste of roasted marshmallows with chocolate sandwiched between graham crackers, the Roasted Marshmallow S’mores Frappuccino® Blended Beverage evokes happy memories of summer outings at the beach with family and friends.  The returning summer favorite, Summer Berry Panna Cotta Frappuccino® Blended Beverage, combines Panna Cotta with different types of berries to create a beautifully layered Frappuccino® Blended Beverage and topped with whipped cream and a tart berry drizzle. After enjoyin...

Insufficient sleep is now a becoming a major health concern in the Philippines. Today, Filipinos are having trouble sleeping due to poor lifestyle habits. Lack of sleep is quite alarming, as it can greatly affect the performance of an individual and lead to chronic diseases. It leaves the individual out of focused that can resort to road accidents and occupational errors. It also increases the probability of an individual to develop depression or other chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. “Sleep is an essential part of our well-being. It allows our bodies to recover from daily activities and more importantly, it leaves our minds refreshed to gather and process information. It also affects our emotional stability and decision making.” says Cherry Tan, Marketing Director of Uratex Philippines. A recent study shows that the Philippines has been ranked as one of the countries in Southeast Asia with poor sleeping habits. More than half of Filipinos sleeping less...