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ShopBack: Save More as You Shop More

October 29, 2015

I'm a frugal online shopper who's always looking for best deals, promotion, and discount. I always make sure that I save a lot whenever I shop. Just recently, I have discovered ShopBack, the cashback-coupon site that can help us merge the best deals and promotions from over 500 stores to help us save more online!

What is ShopBack?

According to Wikipedia.org, “ShopBack is a Singaporean-headed e-commerce startup that utilizes the cashback reward program that allows online shoppers to take a portion of their cash back when they buy products through the service. It also provides discount coupons and voucher codes for online shopping.” ShopBack, after gaining success in Singapore and Malaysia, has decided to expand to the Philippines and Indonesia. The company grew at a really quick speed too: averaging 10,000 orders in half a year when it first started.

ShopBack has also collaborated and partnered with various international and regional organizations like Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe Telecom, AirAsia, United Overseas Bank, Maybank, and Packet One Networks.

ShopBack has also won a few awards like Vulcan Post’s ‘Most Promising Startup To Look Out For In 2015’ in the Reader’s Choice Awards poll in 2014. In the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation's (SITF) Awards Ceremony held in October 2015, ShopBack was awarded twin accolades, getting the silver for the Best Innovative Infocomm Product (Consumer) and gold for the Best Innovative Start-up (Growth Stage).

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShopBack

ShopBack helps us get the best deals and discounts on 300+ stores, plus CASHBACK! When we spend online through ShopBack, it gives us a portion of our payment back as cashback through our PayPal, Globe Gcash, or bank account. This means extra, unlimited savings whenever we shop online!

Why ShopBack?

1. Gives cashback- real cash!

We can earn up to 30% cashback on top of usual discounts when we shop through ShopBack on online stores such as Ensogo, Zalora, Lazada, Aliexpress and 300+ more! We can save more because aside from the discounts that we can get from ShopBack's partner merchants, it gives a portion of our payment back to us. It makes online shopping more budget-friendly and exciting, right? Check out all the popular merchants that ShopBack offers cashback and discount codes for.

2. Cash-out to our PayPal, Globe Gcash, or bank account

Banco De Oro (BDO)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Metrobank
East West Bank
Chinabank
Security Bank
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)
Union Bank

3. Tax-free plus limitless cashback

We can easily save hundreds annually. If we frequently purchase from ShopBack's partner merchants, we can earn more cashback!

Let's try out a simple calculation to see how much we can save from our favorite stores.

NOTE: Percentage cashback depends on the merchant.

If you spend Php2000 x On a merchant with 6% cashback,

WE CAN GET Php120 CASHBACK!

How does ShopBack work?

The following are the steps to follow to get cashback through ShopBack:

1. Sign-up at www.shopback.ph. The site is going to ask for your e-mail and password.

2. Check the confirmation email where you can find the link to ShopPerks.

Aside from starting to get the cashback benefits, ShopBack gives a sweet treat of having an extra Php100 bonus called ShopPerks!

We need to complete a simple 3-step ShopPerks exercise within the next 45 days to get Php100 bonus cash.

Update profile by filling-up your profile details and click UPDATE.

Choose your preferred store and click through to its site.

Make any purchase!

**Remember to click through www.shopback.ph to make your purchase. It takes one to two days for this to be reflected in your ShopBack account. Check back and claim your bonus!

3. If you are not ready to purchase yet, edit first your ACCOUNT and USER PAYMENT SETTINGS. From this point, you will be directed to VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT. Check your e-mail again and follow the instructions.

4. On www.shopback.ph , browse hundreds of merchants and click on any store.

5. Get redirected to the selected merchant’s site and stay on that page all the way.

6. Shop as usual and make your purchase on the merchant’s site.

**Your cashback will be automatically added to your ShopBack account within 48 hours.

**Repeat the entire process starting at www.shopback.ph every time you make a purchase!

IMPORTANT!

To ensure successful cashback:
1. Do not click on coupon websites.
2. Only use coupons that ShopBack provides.
3. Use the same device throughout (eg. Mobile, Tablet, Desktop).
4. Enable cookies on your device.

To sum the steps all up, getting a cashback from ShopBack is so quick and easy!

Click on any store through ShopBack

Shop as usual

Get cashback

To help us save more money, always check out the list of ShopBack's Top Deals Philippines. Whether we want to shop for clothes, shoes, accessories, gadgets, travel plans, and more, ShopBack Philippines satisfies the needs of frugal shoppers like I do!

From October 6 to November 2, ShopBack Philippines is having a PAYDAY SALE and features these discounts:

1. Up to 18% cashback on ZALORA on top of discounts

Zalora is also having a mid-season sale of up to 50% off with an extra 15% off with the code MSS15.

2. Up to 10% cashback on Lazada on top of discounts

There's an additional 12% off storewide if you use the code SHOPBACK12.

3. 7% cashback on Ensogo on top of discounts

There's an extra Php250 off storewide with the code SAVE250.

4. 7% cashback on AliExpress on top of discounts

You may go to this link to avail the PAYDAY SALE: https://www.shopback.ph/best-deals

**NOTE: For successful cashback, stay within the redirected tab till purchase!

To get more cashbacks, you may also invite and refer a friend. Log-in to your account and click the aquamarine icon on the upper right corner of the site which says: "INVITE and EARN Php999" for more details.

For more updates, you may visit www.shopback.ph or join its community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+.

Enjoy shopping!

I'm So Glad Kuya has Switched to Nutri10Plus Syrup

October 27, 2015

I mentioned on May 14, 2015, that I was glad to be given Nutri10 Plus Syrup samples by Wert Philippines, Inc. I became a big fan of this multivitamin supplement because it was packed with vitamins and minerals that could fit Kuya's nutritional needs.

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I let Kuya try and test the product immediately and see if it was really potent to sustain his very stressful, busy, and active lifestyle.

Being a fifth grader with tons of assignments, projects, tests, and extracurricular activities is no joke for his very young body. He and his Papa are commuting to school daily which is a little far from our place. That added factor makes schooling more stressful for him. Aside from the factors related to thinking, he is expending more energy due to environmental concerns like pollution. If his body becomes frail, he can no longer exert more effort and it leads to more serious health problems.

After religiously taking Nutri10Plus Syrup daily, I've seen tremendous improvements on his health and wellness. He seldom gets sick. Due to the Zinc content of the syrup that his Pediatrician recommends, his gastrointestinal tract becomes stronger. I consider his GIT as his weakness before that causes him to get hospitalized and absent for days and even weeks.

The decrease in his absence to school this year because of having high immunity is more beneficial for him and for the whole family. More resources in all aspects are being saved or diverted to other needs. As a mom, I worry less and that means less negative stress on my part.

I'm extremely satisfied with the benefits of Nutri10Plus Syrup for Kuya. Its complete "Active Sports Formula" really works! Now he can achieve his full potential without being afraid of getting sick anymore.

Ways to Ease the Trauma of Hospitalization for your Child

October 27, 2015

When I learn from friends and loved ones that their family is sick or being hospitalized, it breaks my heart. I empathize with them because I know how it feels to have a family member who's always sick. I've been in the same situation two years ago. I always hope and pray that it won't happen again because it's very, very difficult.

Getting sick or when there's ill in the family is considered inevitable. It's like death, you don't know when it strikes. Most if not all, our strength, time, and resources are being taken away from us. All we need to do is to keep hoping and praying that everything is going to be okay.

It's more painful for us, parents, to see our children get sick. If we can only take away their pain and suffering...

Children especially the younger ones have difficulty expressing their feelings. But we know when they are in pain. It's our instinct. The love and care that we give them can make them feel better and secured.

When our children know that getting sick is part of life and sometimes hospitalization goes hand in hand with it, the extreme trauma can be avoided.

According to the book, "When Your Child Is Hospitalized by Victor M. Parachin", there are 12 effective ways to ease the trauma of hospitalization for your child:

1 Learn together about hospitals.

Parents can make a potential frightening experience into an educational one. There are two ways to do this. You may read a book about hospitals to your child or have a visit to the hospital ahead of time. You can arrange this with your child's doctor to ensure that everything can be explained to him as he is touring around the hospital. The doctor is the reliable person to do this. The doctor knows the areas that are not infectious for your child or whether the hospital permits this set-up or not.

2 Be honest.

Never lie to your child the reasons for hospitalization, procedures, and the feelings that may occur during and after the procedure. Always tell the truth to your child so that he may believe you next time.

3 Offer careful explanation about hospitalization.

Parents are being advised by experts to explain carefully and thoroughly why your child is going to the hospital. Always use positive statements. For example, rather than telling your child that he is going to be hospitalized because his appendix is going to be removed, tell him that his stomachache will end when his appendix is already removed. Also inform him that many people like doctors and nurses are going to visit and see if he's getting better.

4 Respond to children's unspoken questions.

Your child may experience fear and anxiety upon learning that he is going to be hospitalized. Many of his emotions and concerns are left unspoken. The best way for him to verbalize how he feels is to ask him why he thinks he has to go to the hospital. Through this, he may give you answers that serve as clues to help you process things with him and make everything clearer.

5 Read Scripture together.

Catholics and Christians always turn to the Holy Bible to give comfort and consolation.

"God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid..." (Psalm 46:1-2)

6 Pray with the child.

The Holy Bible is consistent in encouraging people to pray often especially during tough times.

"Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7)."

7 Address the child's fear that he or she will come home again.

Children may fear that they will die and never return home when they are hospitalized because they know that sometimes people die in hospitals. To ease your child's fear and anxiety, you may do it by giving him something that he or she will look forward to. You may show your child a wrapped gift before going to the hospital and say, "When you come home, we'll open this together." You may also cook something together and say, "We will eat this together when we come back."

8 Stay with the child.

The parent can provide the child's emotional care and security more than any other adult. According to child psychologist, Dr. Lee Stalk, as stated by Victor M. Parachin on his book, if the parent is not possible to be present at all times, he or she should try to be with the child all night. Nightime can be very frightening to the hospitalized children. They are afraid due to the strange setting, frequently suffering from pain, and hearing noises and sounds around them from other patients who may be in discomfort. Children may fear that another person is going to take care of them while they are asleep.

9 Reassure the staff.

When your child is already admitted, ask the nurses the things that they want you to do for your child. Most of the staff understands that your child is more comfortable with your care. They may have unpleasant experiences with overprotective parents. Doing this makes it clearer to the nurses that you only want to help them in taking care of your child.

10 Affirm your child's emotions.

Acknowledge your child's feelings when they try to cry or act like being brave. Let him know that you know how brave he is despite feeling hurt or you understand that it's okay to cry because he is in pain.

11 Bring a little of home to the hospital.

Let your child choose some items to bring with him in the hospital. It may be his favorite book, toy, pillow, or blanket. These objects can provide emotional security and assurance that he is going to continue his life during and after being hospitalized.

12 Empathize that hospitalization is a family affair.

Being ill or injured that demands hospitalization makes the child feel that he is isolated from his family. Let him know that each member of the family is with him in those times and it's a family affair. Instead of saying, "You are going..." say "WE are going to the hospital and WE can get through this."

The following are prayers that you may offer together or alone:

PRAYERS TO USE WITH YOUR CHILD

Loving God, hear me as I pray,

Thank you for guarding me all day,

Now, keep me in your sight,

And safely let me sleep this night. Amen

****

Dear God, as I go to sleep this night,

let me know you hold me tight,

and when the morning comes again

let me in your sight remain. Amen.

***

Loving God, as I close my eyes to rest,

keep me in your presence blest;

As I sleep through the night,

Wake me with your morning light. Amen.

PRAYERS FOR PARENTS

For God's Healing...

Heavenly Father,

We remember Your great acts of healing

through Jesus of Nazareth;

Watch with us over our child (name);

restore him/her to complete health

we pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

***

Loving God, we recall how Jesus

received and blessed children;

Now, receive and bless this child

whom we commend to your loving care.

Bring relief from pain,

health from illness

and guard from danger. Amen.

***

Eternal and loving God,

Give your power of healing

to all who minister in this hospital-

doctors, nurses, technicians, dieticians, chaplains.

May their gifts and dedication

bring the healing we desire,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Reference:

Parachin, V. (1994). When Your Child is Hospitalized. Liguori Publications. United States of

America.

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