Gone are the days when alarm clocks were mere clocks that ring or beep at the exact time you set it to. In this digital age where almost everyone is tech savvy, it is but natural to see fixtures that were once simple to evolve into something different and extraordinary.  Homtime  digital alarm clocks is one example of such and I'm so happy that I got one on my bedside table right now.


Homtime is a Shanghai-based company that has been producing electronic for years and is now making innovative clock technology that complements people’s bedside lifestyles. Their digital alarm clocks are normally seen in luxurious hotels worldwide such as Crowne Plaza, Sofitel, Radisson, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn, and Intercontinental Hotel among others.


Homtime digital alarm clocks sport a sleek and compact design. But don't be fooled by its size, because it is packed with awesome features. Aside from displaying the time, one could see the room temperature reading, charge 2 gadgets at the same time through USB ports, and play music wireless through its Bluetooth speakers. All Homtime digital alarm clocks sport their trademark  rotary dial that makes it easy to set the time and volume. Also, there's a micro sd slot in the unit that allows users to save their favorite tunes and use them as their alarm tone.


I currently have the C1 Pro and, between the two of us, it is my husband who enjoys it the most. Obviously, he's the one who needs to wake up early for work on weekdays and he likes it that, unlike when he's using a cellphone, it's easier for him to push the snooze button on our Homtime digital alarm clock. He's also happy that he gets to charge both of his phones at the same time and never worry about having it overcharged because of the clock's smart charging feature. I, on the other hand, like the fact that it became our instant night light. No more stumbling in the dark for me everytime I need to get up to go to the toilet.


Homtime C1 and C1 Pro are the simplest models among the line and it retails for only Php 1,699 and Php 2, 199 respectively. There are other models in the Homtime digital alarm clock product line and the features just get better and better. As you can see in the catalogue below, the higher models have a dock station which is compatible with iPhone, iPod and iPad seeing that its products are MFI (Apple licensed), EC and FCC certified. Simply dock the Apple device and it will automatically sync in the time and personal music playlists. It can also cater to any Android devices through USB cables that can be plugged into its ports and from there, users can play their favorite tunes or listen to an audio book while tucking themselves in bed.


Retail prices of the other models are as follows:

• C12 - Php 3,499
• C12 Pro  - Php 4,399
• B11 Pro - Php 4,999
• M9 - Php 3,499

To fully draw the line between Homtime and its counterparts, the team behind the brand incorporated Vertical-alignment LCD to the products, which allows wider viewing angle for better comfort with high contrast ratio. This means users can clearly view the time at 25-degree angle from different points of distance. This certain feature mimics the digital tachometer technology that are being used in car devices.

Homtime products were perfected through time and are considered to be bedside devices that are well thought of. All of it were developed into several prototypes and subjected into rigorous assessments to fully ensure its quality and unique performance.

Waking up has never been so easy with Homtime digital alarm clocks, which are used and trusted by premiere hotels around the world. Enjoy the same luxury and convenience in the comfort of your own home.

Homtime products will be available in the Philippines beginning early October through Lazada.com.ph or directly from Homtime Philippines with office address located at: 901 Apacible cor. Leon Guinto Sts. Ermita, Malate, Manila. Learn more about Homtime products through their website: www.homtime.com, or by visiting the Homtime Facebook (/homtimeph) and Instagram (@hometimeph) pages.

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Coffee is my instant upper. Just a hot steaming mug is enough to perk me up, awaken my brain, and get me going. I think most people are like me who can't go through the day without coffee. Guess what? Even popular loveteam, Nadine Lustre and James Reid, agree that coffee is the constant third wheel in their dates.


Good thing there's City Blends, honest-to-goodness coffee that's made fresh in 7-Eleven stores. City Blends comes in four distinct flavors - French Vanilla, Mochaccino, Brewed Coffee, and Hot Chocolate. I personally am a fan of City Blends because starting at Php 20 a cup, it's really affordable and the taste is comparable to expensive coffee shop blends.


City Blends Brewed Coffee is made from 100% Arabica Beans giving it an intense flavor that's sure to perk you up. For those who like it sweet and creamy, there's French Vanilla. And lastly, for those who want to have a taste of both worlds, there's Mochaccino that has the perfect balance of strong coffee and sweet chocolate.


In line with the launch of JaDine's new City Blends TV commercials, 7-Eleven announced its two new promos - the JaDine Limited Edition Folder and Sticker set and the Big Bear Raffle Promo – through its CliQQ rewards program. Every City Blends cup purchased earns you e-stamps, which can be used to redeem JaDine collectibles – 8 oz entitles you to 1 e-stamp, 12 oz to 2 e-stamps, and 16 oz to 3 e-stamps – in the card/app when customers have their unique barcodes scanned.


To join the JaDine Limited Edition folder and Sticker set, you need to collect City Blends e-stamps on your CliQQ App. There are 3 ways to redeem the limited edition JaDine Folder and Sticker set: 1) Earn 15 e-stamps and get the folder and stickers for free, 2) Earn 2 e-stamps and add Php 59, and 3) Buy it for Php 99. Promo runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 22, 2016.

7-Eleven is also raffling off the giant teddy bear featured in the new City Blends commercial! Can you see the bear in that photo below? Yes, it's so big! Don't you just want to cuddle this baby? Just collect 30 e-stamps to get an e-raffle entry. Promo runs from Oct. 12 to Dec. 31, 2016. Raffle draw date is on Dec. 23, 2016.


Enjoy the different flavors of City Blends coffee, available in 740 7-Eleven stores. By the end of the year, City Blends will be available in 980 stores nationwide, so watch out for more of #JaDinefor711 in the coming months!

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Our talk series at The Feast this September entitled, "Whole Again," is focused on healing the body, mind, and heart. Of the talks in this series, what especially touched me was "Talk 3: Heart." From the said talk, I learned the importance of putting more love in my calendar. That it would heal my inner being if I set regular dates with the people in my life.

It does make sense, right? A person who's surrounded with love is a happy person. A happy person is a healthy person. As Bro. Bo  Sanchez said, "love is your food!"

Here's how I put more love in my calendar:

Fridays and Sundays are reserved for my boys

Since my son stays in his school dormitory on school days, I make it a point that I'm present on Fridays to pick him up and I'm also available on Sundays to personally bring him back to his dorm.


Friday nights and Sunday lunches/dinners are the times when we get to converse about the week's happenings. Oftentimes, we choose a place that's new so we can try it out. And when Friday night traffic bad, we wait it out at a coffee or donut shop which means more catch up chika time.


Saturday nights and Sunday mornings are reserved for the Lord

I serve full-time in the Media and Events Ministry of The Feast Rizal. My husband and son are also serving with me in the ministry. Serving the Lord through The Feast has given me fulfillment and happiness that I haven't felt in a while. The blessings my family receive are also overflowing! Best of all, we gained an extended loving family - our brothers and sisters in the Light of Jesus Family. More love, more happiness, more health!

This is just part of our growing family of servants at The Feast Valley Fair Town Center - Taytay.

While Saturdays and Sundays are service days for me at The Feast, I also spend time with God daily through reading Bible devotionals in the morning. That's when I get to talk to Him more and listen to what He has to say.

Thursday is The Grasyas Day

I know I have written about my closest girlfriends, my Grasyas girls, Jen, Camille, and Iris. We have been friends since 2008 I think, when I started attending blog events. But it was only in 2012 when we became so close and called ourselves The Grasyas after we all stayed in the Grasyas room of the Nurture Spa for a blog event.


Thursdays have now become our default catch-up day because we all need to go to the  Diana Stalder Centre. Iris, Camille, and I need to be weighed in weekly as part of our Ideal Protein diet program and Jen has her beauty treatments scheduled on the same day. I am recharged every time I meet the girls because of the unlimited laughter we share.

Mid-week and some weekends are occasional dates with Mama

When my older sister and her family left for Australia last year, I felt that it was now my responsibility to take care of my mom. But since I have a place of my own with the boys, I just make it a point to visit my mom at least twice a month. She loves dining out so, after church, we would usually meet somewhere for a quick lunch and chit chat over coffee or milk tea after. Just recently, she celebrated her 66th birthday, so I reserved the whole day for our exclusive girl date. Yep, no boys allowed! Just us.


We had her birthday lunch at Italianni's and boy was she a happy gal! She really digs Italian food and I bet she misses the lunches she had with her colleagues back when she was still with Asian Development Bank. Then, after lunch, we both had a full body massage and a mani-pedi session after.

So you see, putting love in your calendar isn't difficult at all. I believe that no matter how busy you can be with work, there can still be some slots in your schedule that you can use to deepend your connections. Go do it now! Stop starving yourself from love and live and happier and healthier life!


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