Looking for a Mid-Rise Condo Unit in Manila

A dear friend who is based in Canada asked my help in finding a condominium unit for her family here in the big city. Her address in the Philippines is Nueva Viscaya so imagine her courage traveling all the way up north every time she visits the country right after a long journey from Ontario to Manila. Finally, her husband thought of investing on a condominium unit here in the metro. At least, they can have a place to go home to after a long flight from abroad, and her relatives can come down then stay with them, too.





Checking some units for sale online, I bumped into DMCI and saw this beautiful mid-rise condominium under development somewhere in Taguig. This place is called Cedar Crest with units starting at 2.5 million to 5 million pesos. It has amenities from clubhouse to pool deck and very much accessible via C5 Road.





I personally think its neo-Asian minimalist design is perfect for an urban family like my friend's. Besides, condo living won't give her any worries of searching for the best roof cleaning, plumber service, etc. in the future. She only needs to pay her dues and leave the rest to the developer.

If I were to own a condo here in Manila, I would surely pick a 3 BR unit which is 80 square meters or more in a mid-rise building with complete amenities like Cedar Crest. Brokers and agents normally offer an installment plan through in-house or bank financing, but it is way better to pay in cash and save money from paying the interest if budget allows.







Source of Photo:
www.dmcihomes.com

BlueWater Day Spa's Baby Massage and Search for Image Models

BlueWater Day Spa, a luxurious spa with branches in Ortigas and Makati, created a family-friendly environment, coupled by its exciting and effective roster of wellness treatments. They offer innovative and effective treatments for a sound mind and body and caters not adult clients alone but also babies. For your baby to be happier, healthier and more confident, it best to try BlueWater Day Spa's newest service-- the Baby Massage. The said massage will pamper and relax the body of your young infant or toddler, as they too, are prone to environment stress.






Now who among you mommies and daddies would love to have their babies to be featured as an image model? This is good news for you stage parents because BlueWater Day Spa launches Relax in Style and Make your Baby A Star, a modeling search for BlueWater Day Spa's first ever Baby Massage image models.






Yes daddies and mommies, this is a modeling search for cute babies and toddlers who possess star quality. Let your kiddo join now and let him/her be recognized as BlueWater Day Spa’s image model for its signature Baby Massage.

This contest started a week ago and will run until August 6, 2013. All babies and toddlers with ages 6 months to 2 years old and 2 years to 4 years old are welcome to enter. At the end of the contest, 2 babies (1 boy and 1 girl) from each age bracket will be declared winners.


The following are the prizes at stake:

• One (1) Birthday Kiddie Spa Party Package for a maximum of 28 persons at BWDS-Ortigas Spa Theatre worth P20,000 (Terms and Conditions apply)

• Complimentary Ten (10) Baby Massage Treatments valid for one year worth P3,500

• To be featured in a BWDS Ad Campaign for Baby Massage (online, print, in-store ad collaterals) with photo shoot.

For more information about BlueWater Day Spa image model search, baby massage, and other services, visit www.facebook.com/bwdspa.

Another Trip to Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) Malate

Have you heard of Shawarma Snack Center or SCC? Ever tried their authentic Persian kebab? How about the shawarma? In my case, I've been there a lot of times before. In fact, I posted an entry about SSC twice already. First, in my cross-cultural blog and then second in my mommy blog. Both blogs are now inactive so I thought of writing a new one.






This is what we always order at SSC, a package of different mixed grilled meat, chicken tikka, kabbab, beef tenderloin, tomatoes, and onions for P1,200, good for 4 to 6 people. My #1 favorite from this platter is the beef tenderloin. Very tasty!




The kebab platter comes with 10 pieaces of this pita bread. I consider this the best pita bread ever! I mean REALLY. It is thick, yummy and super sarap esp. when eaten fresh from the oven! Until now, I haven't tried any pita that could surpass its taste.




As for the side dishes that goes with the platter, clockwise in the collage are pickles, eggplant salad, yogurt, potato fries, and hummus.




They also give dips like mayonnaise and ketchup for the fries and garlic dip for the grilled meat.




The location of the Shawarma Snack Center is a little far from where we live, but I swear our every visit is worth the ride. My family just keeps on going to this restaurant in order to satisfy our cravings for an authentic Persian kebab.




Across SSC is a smaller version of their restaurant with the same name which is more of a low key in atmosphere. There they serve shawarmas and other fast food menus.



Things that I Like About SSC:
-Both their kebab and shawarma are very delicious.
-Like I said, best pita bread ever!
-Price is reasonable.
-They have wifi.

Things that I Don't Like:
-Malate is a little far. There is an SSC stall at Waltermart in Makati but they sell shawarma only.
-Limited parking space, plus Salas is a one way street.
-They don't serve steamed rice.

Will I ever go back to SSC to dine again?
-I guess you know the answer. Of course!







Shawarma Snack Center - Malate
485 B R. Salas Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Telephone # 521-2121 /523-0695 / 525-4541

Shawarma Snack Center - Parañaque
42 President Ave B.F. Homes, Parañaque
Telephone # 827-9036

Shawarma Snack Center - Makati
2/F Waltermart Makati, Pasong Tamo Ext.
Pio Del Pilar, Makati City