I was reading this CNN report last night analyzing why the Philippine economy grew robustly in the 1st quarter of 2012 despite the global slowdown, the crisis in Europe, the cooling down of economies of India and China.There were a few reasons mentioned.One of which is the fact that the Philippine economy is driven by consumption.
True.Go to shopping malls and you don't feel that there is a Global Slowdown.Crisis?What Crisis?Not in Manila and definitely not in Quezon City where the GREAT NORTHERN SALE is ongoing.
If you haven't---where have you been?Everybody's going crazy about it.And while I don't usually prefer braving the crowd,me and my wife decided to give it a go.The challenge is to restrict the budget to a particular amount and see how far it can go.In our case 2,000php.My wife's big grin turned into a frown in a second when I told her that.I understand her though.What can you buy with two thousand pesos these days? More so,it is easier to think of a single item that would cost two thousand pesos than think of small items you can buy out of it.
So what did we buy with our 2,000 pesos?
Told my wife to stick on small item that would be very helpful.So there should be justification why these items were picked.Mostly by my wife :(
1) A 5-piece handkerchief, large,assorted colors.
REASON:well, it's 100% microfiber,super absorbent ,quick drying ,lighweight + wife likes it.
So no objection.Necessities plssss. :)
less --25%
I am sooooo in love with the towels I took photos of em at the taxi again on our way to Resorts World Manila to watch DRUM TAO!
If you area reading this post.You still ahve until tomorrow to catch the last day of the GREAT NORTHERN SALE.So I would suggest you sleep early tonight and save your energy for tomorrow.
I am sure you will also find a lot of interesting buys!!!!
DISCLOSURE: 500php Gift Certificate courtesy of SM North Edsa :)
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More info here:
http://www.pusangkalye.net/2012/07/great-northern-salesm-north-edsa-on.html
True.Go to shopping malls and you don't feel that there is a Global Slowdown.Crisis?What Crisis?Not in Manila and definitely not in Quezon City where the GREAT NORTHERN SALE is ongoing.
If you haven't---where have you been?Everybody's going crazy about it.And while I don't usually prefer braving the crowd,me and my wife decided to give it a go.The challenge is to restrict the budget to a particular amount and see how far it can go.In our case 2,000php.My wife's big grin turned into a frown in a second when I told her that.I understand her though.What can you buy with two thousand pesos these days? More so,it is easier to think of a single item that would cost two thousand pesos than think of small items you can buy out of it.
So what did we buy with our 2,000 pesos?
Told my wife to stick on small item that would be very helpful.So there should be justification why these items were picked.Mostly by my wife :(
1) A 5-piece handkerchief, large,assorted colors.
REASON:because my wife sweats a lot and they usually have these programs in
school where they put handkerchief on their forehead
original price -199php
less-10% ---179php
savings -20pesos
original price -199php
less-10% ---179php
savings -20pesos
2. Miracle Towel, what?
REASON:well, it's 100% microfiber,super absorbent ,quick drying ,lighweight + wife likes it.
So no objection.Necessities plssss. :)
REASON: wife likes it because of the color.hahaha
despite only 10% discount.
Looks like my wife is not aiming for the big discounts.She going for color! :(
original price 159php
LESS--10%
saved--- 15.98php
NON DISCOUNTED
despite only 10% discount.
Looks like my wife is not aiming for the big discounts.She going for color! :(
original price 159php
LESS--10%
saved--- 15.98php
4. BIOFRESH Socks (pack of 3)
REASON: beacuse as at Physical Education teacher,my wife needs lots of socks. :)
Original price: 300php
discount---50%
savings: 150php
Original price: 300php
discount---50%
savings: 150php
5.Microfiber All-purpose Cloth
REASON: because wife said ang dumi naraw ng bahay.Okay :(NON DISCOUNTED
6.All-Star SHORTS ---sa wakas, I got my share! :)
original price--- 250php
less---50php
less---50php
So far so good.But the downfall came............
Tada!!!!! BEACH TOWELS!!!
original price 999php each
GREEN---because my wife is a Girl Scout coordinator kaya dapat green din daw.nyahaha
BLUE-----for me because I love blue and its exactly how the
beach towels are the Alta Vista de Boracay and Hotel Towels at Marriott Manila
and I said to myself before that i will never rest until i find one!Yay!
less --25%
A happy wife=a happy marriage :)
our GREAT NORTHERN SALE shopping bill:
TOTAL PRICE: 3,299php
PAID:2,209.18php
SAVINGS: 1,089.82php
good job!!!!
I am sure you will also find a lot of interesting buys!!!!
DISCLOSURE: 500php Gift Certificate courtesy of SM North Edsa :)
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More info here:
http://www.pusangkalye.net/2012/07/great-northern-salesm-north-edsa-on.html
hahahaha... nice sale. may sale naman ang powerbooks kaso nagastos ko pera ko sa piniratang asian films sa quiaps. hahahaha
ReplyDeleteI also buy many small things to feel like i bought a lot with a mere amount of money :)
ReplyDeletelaki ng natipid ha ahaha
ReplyDeletei hate sales kapag wala akong pera haha super traffic pa kanina. hihi =D
ReplyDeleteang ganda ng beach towels nyo.
nakahabol ba kayo Guys? :)
ReplyDelete