My Seattle's Best Coffee Slam Book

Like Cristalle Belo, my favorite cup at Seattle's Best is their Chai Tea Latte.

When I saw Cristalle's Seattle's Best Coffee tarp at The Philippine Stock Exchange Building, I gave Chai Tea Latte in the Philippines another chance.



Joyce's SBC tarpaulin.

I've been desperate in finding hot milk tea that compares to the one I had at Chulalongkorn Uni.



Eric, Alvin with Doz.

I just think that tea, mixed with a little milk won't make me fat and even help me burn some.



Joyce with Alvin and Eric.

I've been a fan ever since and can only wish I can have my own SBC tarp too!



"Hi I am Lace, 25 years old. Been drinking SBC for (can't remember). My favorite drink is Chai Tea Latte, served hot. When I am bored and need a break.

For a quick snack/break I eat Big Breakfast number 3!"



Soft scrambled eggs, meaty sausages, crispy bacon, wheat bread, and pancakes served with butter and marmalade.



Continuing my Seattle's Best Slam Book now, when I want to talk I ask my husband and/or fellow mommy bloggers to come along.



I actually ate 2 Breakfasts at SBC that morning with them, I can't remember what number this is except for it has two sunny side up eggs. That's all that matters.



Brought our flip along to document the commotion. I forgot to have my SBC Christmas card stamped though.



Love how coffee shops know how to dust some holiday spirit.

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BEAUTY: Firm up with a Coffee Facial from Makati Wellness Studio

A friend has been telling me about coffee facial and how it is diuretic, and we just love everything diuretic and anything that sounds like diet. She would give the experience high levels of consumer product ratings if she could because the coffee facial leaves her skin smooth and firm.



Makati Wellness Studio is located along JP Rizal Ave. where my favorite skin clinic and dermatologist also hold their clinic. I am dropping by soon to try what my friends have been bugging me about. Apparently, there is a promo going on where guests who avail of two Coffee Facial Treatments for only P998, get a 1-hour Swedish or Shiatsu Massage for free! pretty sweet deal if you ask me :)

But I read how affordable a relaxing massage is at Makati Wellness Studio which are all less than 400 bucks. They have the traditional Filipino massage hilot and even accupressure perfect for any tensed person.



If you want to try Makati Wellness Studio's services for yourself, please contact (02) 403-7564 or (0905) 314-1592. Makati Wellness Studio is located at Suite 208, 2F 1113 J.P. Rizal Ave. cor. Antipolo St., Makati City.


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FOOD: Starbucks Ready Brew now in Manila!

I'd die for these ready brews! Thank you Starbucks for making the Philippines the second country (next to Japan) in Asia to enjoy the Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew.

Before we only have the 3-in-1's, I admit I am a sucker for those sachets but I am kinda embarrassed to let others see me using it. Just says I don't know how to make my own coffee.



Put the Starbucks logo on anything and you get a stylish, up another level, product. I'd be proud to have not one but several Starbucks 3 in 1 (if I may call it that) anytime! More than 10 million sticks have already been sold in Starbucks stores throughout Japan.

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Teaser



I say, just wait 'til the Pinoy caffeine addicts including me and you, get our hands and mugs on them Starbucks Ready Brew. I will find these sticks handy whenever I visit desserts shop which is quiet often, yet most of them don't have a decent cup of joe. Just ask for hot water, voila - Starbucks wherever.

“We know there is a significant opportunity in the Philippines marketplace for Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew since nearly 100 percent of retail coffee sales come from instant coffee*,” said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo, Starbucks Coffee Company. “We know rapid innovation for Starbucks VIA® and creating opportunities to further increase awareness and trial of Starbucks VIA® broadens our overall customer base both in the U.S. and in international markets.”



Dear Mr. Schultz, please send me a VIA Bearista :)

Awesome and Crazy McDonald’s Advertising

Clever and creative McDonald’s advertising campaigns from all over the world.

McDonald’s Newspaper Sandwich

Clever newspaper ad for new McDonald’s sandwich in Sweden.
McDonald’s Napkins

Giant paper napkins were used to promote McDonald’s largest hamburger ever, the Big’n'Juicy, in Stockholm, Sweden
McDonald’s Bus Stop

Regular bus stop was turned into McDonald’s restaurant.
McDonald’s Free Coffee Hourglass

Transit shelter in Vancouver was turned into an ‘hourglass’ filled with coffee beans, reminding customers of the promotion’s short-term nature
McDonald’s Sundial Billboard

This cool billboard features a real sundial whose shadow falls on a different breakfast item each hour until noon, when the shadow of the McDonald’s arches are dead center.
McDonald’s Puzzles

Outdoor posters were turned into large interactive push puzzles that consumers could solve in order to “sort your head”. This was done to promote McDonald’s Large Coffee for only 1 Euro in Sweden.
The Real Milkshake
McDonald’s Pie Billboard

Giant Pie billboard used to promote McDonald’s in New Zealand.
Free Wi-Fi at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Freshness Box Salad

Clever poster, with what appears to be fresh salad vegetables, changed a bus shelter into a section in the refrigerator
McDonald’s Sandwich
McDonald’s Bus Shelter

Creative “Open All Night” McDonald’s advertising from Australia.
McDonald’s Re-Opening Ads

Creative ads for McDonald’s re-opening in Birkerod, Finland.
McDonald’s Carrots

Clever outdoor ad promotes fresh carrots at McDonald’s in Sweden.
McDonald’s Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi served at all McDonald’s restaurants

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