December is here! The last month of 2016 is upon us. And although we all want to be in celebratory mode, most of us are in a lot of stress because of the many parties that we need to attend and prepare for. Add to that the crazy holiday traffic and the gifts that we need to buy, and most of us would want to skip this month and just head straight to January.
But despite all the trouble, we know that December is meant to be merry and jolly, no? Of course, we do! To help you get started with the merry-making, ShoppersGuide has compiled all the best deals for you this month. Take advantage of these promotions and give yourself some love this time of the year.
HOTEL
Happier Holidays at The Legend Villas
Where: The Legend Villas
When: December 15, 2016 to January 15, 2017
Have a restful stay at The Legend Villas amidst the Christmas rush.
Christmas parties are always something to look forward to because you get to create new memories with your family and friends. But after all the partying and eating and endless conversations, some comfortable rest is very much needed! One deal to take advantage of for that very purpose is the Happier Holidays promo of The Legend Villas. You can get 35% off their room rates plus some awesome freebies. After your office party, head to The Legend Villas and have some time relaxing at their gym, pool, or outdoor Jacuzzi. You will also have a complimentary buffet breakfast and a surprise holiday gift while availing this promo.
If you’ve been thinking about what present to give your parents this Christmas, this promo is also a good option. A relaxing staycation after all the Christmas preparations they’ve done for the family is surely a welcome gift.
Room rate starts at PhP3600.
FASHION
TechnoMarine Holiday Sale
Where: All TechnoMarine stores
When: Until December 31, 2016
Tell the time in style with TechnoMarine watches.
They say that the greatest gift you could give someone is time. While that is truly profound, giving someone a watch as a reminder that you value their time is one thoughtful choice for a present. If this is the kind of message you want to send with your gift this Christmas, you might want to catch the Holiday Sale of TechnoMarine . You can get 25% off select TechnoMarine watches until the end of the year. They’ve got digital sports watches for your brother, maybe, and classy gold wrist watches perfect for your mom, among other offerings. But that’s not all. If you buy two or more watches, they’ll even take away 30% from each item. Isn’t that too awesome? It seems like this year’s holiday theme at TechnoMarine is seriously “the more the merrier.”
COSMETICS
Maybelline Crazy Sale
Where: All Maybelline counters
When: Until December 31, 2016
Go crazy on cosmetics with Maybelline this month.
One thing women love about Christmas parties is that it’s a great excuse to look good and get dolled up even for just one night. Well, the ladies better prepare because Maybelline is back with their Crazy Sale, happening until December 31. Been eyeing that bold red lipstick or monochromatic eye shadow palette? This is the best time to visit one of Maybelline counters nationwide because they will be slashing 50% from the price tags of some great selections.
L’Oreal Paris Madness Holiday Sale
Where: L’Oreal Paris counters in Watson’s Personal Care Stores, SM Stores, Robinsons Department Stores, Landmark, and Gaisano Metro Department Stores
When: Until December 31, 2016
Look like a Parisian goddess this Christmas with some great products from L’Oreal Paris.
Where: L’Oreal Paris counters in Watson’s Personal Care Stores, SM Stores, Robinsons Department Stores, Landmark, and Gaisano Metro Department Stores
When: Until December 31, 2016
Here’s another treat for the ladies. L’Oreal Paris is having their Madness Holiday Sale this December. From lippies to foundation, their top products will be up for grabs with 50% taken off their price tags. Women can never have too many cosmetics, so grab your girlfriends and fill up your makeup bags before the year ends.
GOODS
Canon Holiday Sale
Where: Magallanes Customer Care Center
When: Until December 29, 2016
Canon delights gadget-lovers with this year’s Holiday Sale!
Create great memories this December and capture every bit with your camera. If you don’t have one yet, visit Canon at their Magallanes branch and score some great gadgets with their Holiday Sale happening until December 29. Selected items will be on sale at 50% of their original price, so tell your gadget-loving friends about the great news before the holiday sale ends.
A Very Merry Christmas Sale by Scholastic
Where: Grolier Scholastic Warehouse
When: Until December 22, 2016
Cozy up this Christmas and buy new books at Scholastic’s A Very Merry Christmas Sale.
Have you got any bookworm friends or are you a bookworm yourself? Here’s one exciting reason to rejoice: Scholastic is having A Very Merry Christmas Sale at their warehouse this December. You are sure to score some great deals on books because over 70% will be taken off the prices of selected titles. And for only PhP799, you can put in as many books as you want in one box when you avail of their Book Buffet promo.
DINING
Baskin-Robbins Pink Day Wednesdays
Where: All Baskin-Robbins Branches
When: Every Wednesday until December 28, 2016
Bring something pink and enjoy an extra scoop of ice cream this month at Baskin-Robbins.
Is pink your favorite color? Okay, even if it isn’t, Baskin-Robbins has a treat for you. Wednesday is Pink Day! Have something pink on Wednesdays and they will give you a free junior scoop with any double junior scoop that you purchase. For the love of ice cream, make sure you have at least one pink item in your bag, that is, if you’re not up to wearing something pink, before you visit Baskin-Robins in the middle of the week.
RECREATION
SM Cinema Family Movie Day
Where: SM City Manila
When: Until December 31, 2016
Spend some movie time with the family at SM Manila this December.
A long day of shopping can be tiring. But watching a movie is one relaxing way to end the day. Unwind with your family before going home and watch some movie at SM Manila. With the SM Cinema Family Movie Day promo, kids 4 feet and below get to have some free movie courtesy of SM Cinema—just pay for two tickets and the kids get free gifts, too.
De-stress for a bit this December and treat yourself with these amazing deals before the year ends. Got other good finds this month? Tell us about them in the comments section below!
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About Patricia Marie Prado
Patricia came from the field of business and accounting but is now pursuing her dreams of being a writer. She is a self-confessed introvert and is passionate about reading, travelling, writing, movies, coffee and God. When she's not writing, she loves discovering new coffee shops/cafe and doing TV-series marathons.
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