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DOING THE DISCOUNT COUPONS
LUMIX DMC-FP7 Put on the right blush and lip color after the shot with the new Lumix DMCFP7’s Make-up mode. You can also remove wrinkles and other imperfections with its Beauty Retouch mode, or slim down using its Esthetic mode. Whoever said the camera adds 10 pounds haven’t gotten their hands on this (but it will cost you US$200). For more information visit www.panasonic.net
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Forget the mall sales and get on the net. Deal-of-the-day websites are taking over the local online shopping scene. Promos for every imaginable purchase—from gourmet meals to hotel accommodations to salon services, and even concert tickets and vaccinations— are offered on discount websites. A minimum number of deal-takers, however, are needed to put the promo into effect; otherwise, the deal is a no– go. To get the lowdown on the latest summer treats, sign up for newsletters from these reliable discount websites: 1. DEAL GROCER (www.dealgrocer.com) has the best travel deals from choice resorts in top local travel destinations like Palawan and Boracay.
If the Mad Hatter lived in Manila he’d have a field day at Thousand Teas. Throw a tea party with their range of hot pot tea blend classics, Frubble slushies and yogurt blends. Toss in some toppings of custard pudding and tapioca balls, and you’ll find yourself going mad over tea as well. Thousand Teas is located at G/F Mezza Residences, Aurora Boulevard cor. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City. For more information call (+632) 708 3919 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ThousandTeas.
ADRIANO GRANDFATHER CLOCK For over a century, mastery of top-notch period piece craftsmanship can be attributed to the name Adriano. Pieces constructed by craftsman Simplicio Adriano have passed through the family’s four generations, with the most popular being the Tabletop Grandfather Clock made of Philippine hardwood and handrubbed for a permanent finish. Its solid brass décor has time chiming like mellow church bells. To get an Adriano piece call (+632) 747 3281, or e-mail rvcs60@gmail.com.
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2. BEECONOMIC (www.beeconomic.com/ philippines) is under the umbrella of the pioneer deal-a-day company, Groupon. It has great restaurant and spa/salon bargains. If you refer a friend to the site, you get a Php150 referral fee which can be used on any of their deals.
3. CASH CASH PINOY (www.cashcashpinoy. com) has good local bargains and offers a referral fee of Php100. You can choose to buy coupons as gifts for friends.