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Iron Balusters: Your step to building A dream staircase

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 29, 2019

Building your dream house or simply renovating can be very daunting. One must find a balance between functionality and aesthetics. The right color schemes should not only be appealing but should also be reflective of the owners’ taste. The perfect accent pieces are also very important as they elevate a simple design to something profoundly marvelous. Stair Warehouse has a wide array of iron balusters which provide a good support to your railings as well as designs that will definitely bring more than just functionality. The designs range from simple straight iron balusters to the sublime Gothic iron balusters which are guaranteed to draw the right kind of attention. Their iron balusters are powder coated for durability of finish and have sourced the finest iron balusters from Italy and China. With more than 75 options and new designs online every year there is a design that will suit everyone’s taste. Because you are buying from direct importers, they […]

Globe Grand Salubong for OFWs this Christmas

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 20, 2018

Globe Telecom welcomes OFWs and balikbayans with Pinoy goodie bag , a Globe traveller SIM plus a cheery Christmas welcome as they come home to their loved ones for the holidays. Together with other bloggers, I was at the arrival area of the Davao International Airport earlier where passengers arrived from their Hongkong flight the other day.. Coming home for the holidays and taking a break from the work and hustle overseas indeed spells happiness and joy for every Filipino OFW and balikbayan. Globe Telecom celebrates this wonderful reunion by giving a simple surprise, a bag of Filipino goodies that they have missed or want to try. Here are the other photos I took that day:

Licealiz Brings Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 3

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 14, 2018

Kilusang Kontra Kuto, a coalition of head lice prevention experts and advocates is now on its 3rd year in its mission to create a kuto-free Philippines. The group is led by Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz with the help of Department of Education (DepEd), UP Manila College of Public Health, Mommy Bloggers Philippines, and Drugstores Association of the Philippines. This year, to create a greater and wider impact, the team is visiting different schools in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to educate the public in eliminating ‘kuto’ or head lice problem which ranks as the 2nd most common health problem in public schools in the country next to tooth decay. In Davao City, the Kilusang Kontra Kuto team, together with several mommy bloggers visited pupils and parents in Don Juan Dela Cruz Elem.School in Toril yesterday. The students got the chance to try Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo during the onsite demonstration. Dra . Lumira M. Lagapa , District Health Officer from […]

SKY gives FREE CHANNELS via KAPAMILYA Thank You Points

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 29, 2018

SKY subscribers may now be able to enjoy more of the shows they love – from TV series, Hollywood movies, to Koreanovelas – free of charge as SKY gives them a chance to redeem their Kapamilya Thank You points in exchange for access to popular channels such as Fox Movies, Nickelodeon, History, and more as well as access to ABS-CBN Programs on iWant TV. From August 20 to December 31, 2018, SKYcable, SKYdirect, and One SKY Premium and Lite subscribers who are enrolled in the Kapamilya Thank You program can use their collected loyalty points to get FREE access to individual channels and packs available on SKY Select. Fifty points entitle subscribers to a pack of their choice including the KTY Family Sampler Pack (HBO, KBS World, Food Network, and Nick Jr.); the KTY News Pack (CNN, Channel News Asia, Euronews, and HLN); the KTY Movie Pack (Fox Movies, Cinemax, […]

‘Sid and Aya’ Airs on SKY Pay-Per-View

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 13, 2018

The Anne Curtis – Dingdong Dantes starrer, “Sid and Aya: Not A Love Story,” a tale of two people trying their best not to fall in love despite the obvious attraction and intimacy, takes the spotlight in the SKY Pay Per View feature this September. Suffering from insomnia, hotshot stockbroker Sid (Dingdong) finds himself in the company of Aya (Anne) one evening. As a connection sparks between the two, Sid ends up hiring Anne to keep him company. With the prospect of easy money, Anne takes on the job of literally sitting beside Sid for more nights. As they get to know each other, the inevitable happens – they fall in love. Their complex situation soon brings forth problems that tests their relationship. Joining “Sid & Aya” are Anne’s other movie, “Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend,” and two other complicated love stories that will tickle the heart, “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” “Unmarried Wife.” This movie bundle runs until Sept. 20 now for only P30 for a 3-day access. Also this month, 2017 MMFF Best Picture,”Ang Larawan” premieres on SKY Pay-Per-View. The film adaptation of the stage production,”Larawan, The Musical,” revolves around sisters […]

A #makeITsafePH campaign: Parenting in the Digital Age

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 25, 2018

Being a parent back in the day was totally different and more complicated compared to being one today. Thus, there are some things that are not applicable to my children even if age-old tales tell me that they were effective parenting techniques in the past. For example, allowing kids to speak out their mind freely was not a common practice before. In my time, we practiced maximum restraint in speaking with elders. No raising of voices, you should be talking only when asked, etc.etc. Today, kids are more open and it is much easier for them to express themselves that without proper guidance, would lead to disrespecting other people or persons of authority like their own parents and teachers. Of course values remain the same. Teaching kids the true meaning of respect, love and peace will never go out of style. Today, with the onset of digital revolution, responsible parenthood is indeed crucial. Whether we like it or […]

Globe, Disney launch ‘Time Please’, A Sharing-Acts-of-Kindness volunteer program

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 19, 2018

Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company Philippines, announced a major collaboration to promote volunteerism among Filipinos. The two companies partnered to launch Time Please, a nationwide volunteering program that encourages and empowers Filipinos including companies, organizations, employees, families, and friends to provide volunteer activities or participate in existing volunteer programs. Time Please supports the telco’s commitment to nine (9) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and appeals to the Filipino strong culture of volunteerism rooted in the bayanihan spirit to collectively contribute to social development. Through the volunteer matching portal www.timeplease.ph, developed with Globe Future Maker iVolunteer Philippines and the volunteer portal of Gawad Kalinga, Time Please strives to match individuals or groups of volunteers with various volunteering opportunities around the country. Companies, organizations or groups with existing volunteer programs can also enlist their volunteer activities in the platform and get their volunteer hours registered in this initiative. Globally, the Philippines ranked 7th for the highest number of people volunteering their time with 25 million […]

“Mr. and Mrs. Cruz” Premiers on SKY Movies PPV

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 22, 2018

Back-to-back with “The Significant Other” Rediscover the joys of falling in love again after a heartbreak as “Mr. and Mrs. Cruz,” starring JC Santos and new Kapamilya star Ryza Cenon, premieres on TV through SKY Movies Pay-Per-View this May. Raffy (Santos) and Gela (Cenon) are two strangers in Palawan trying to get over their respective heartbreaks. They share a last name and they also end up sharing a room after being mistaken as a married couple by their tour group. Sparks fly as their separate journey of moving become intertwined. It airs back-to-back with “The Significant Other,” topbilled by Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe, and Tom Rodriguez. It’s about an up and coming model (Gonzales) who ends up befriending her idol (Poe). Things turn sour when they find out they are in love with the same man (Rodriguez). Enjoy these two movies for only P99 with a seven-day access from now until June 1. Call 305-5456 or visit www.mysky.com.ph/moviesppv to subscribe. Subscribers who are […]

“Westworld,” Despicable Me 3,” and “Wonder Woman” on SKY AND HBO promo

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 25, 2018

SKY and HBO announce the premieres of three highly-anticipated titles—Season 2 of HBO’s science-fiction series “Westworld,” Warner Brothers’ 2017 box-office juggernaut “Wonder Woman” and Universal Pictures’ worldwide hit “Despicable Me 3”—plus the launch of their new tie-up promo, “Ready, Gadgets, Go!” that will run from April 20 to July 31,2018. “Westworld” is an Emmy award-winning science-fiction series set in a western-themed amusement park populated by robots and operated by artificial intelligence. In the cast are Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Ben Barnes, and Ed Harris.“Westworld” Season 2 premieres on April 23, at 9AM with a same-day encore at 10PM. Meanwhile, “Despicable Me 3” finds Gru turning his back on a life of crime after he is fired by the new boss of the Anti-Villain League. Upon meeting his long-lost twin, the two band together to fight the villain, Balthazar Bratt, an ‘80s child star seeking revenge against the […]

A #makeITsafePH campaign: Knowing how online dating leads to rape and extortion

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 20, 2018

It’s already 2018. The advent of technology has spread far and wide and has reached more people than ever. Millions of people all over the world now enjoy the benefits that it provides. However, everything has a dark side to it. Two of the common Internet-related crimes are rape and extortion. Many cases would also include sextortion. It is said that majority of the victims have been approached by online predators on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media sites. These cases happens mostly to women and they take advantage on the fact that they are vulnerable or going through a hard time in their life or married life in particular. ‘The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines sextortion as a form of online blackmail where explicit images are used to extort additional photos, sexual favors, and sometimes money from victims. It can involve hacking into a victim’s […]