A breast pump is a breastfeeding mom's best friend; it enables us to store our precious milk for…read moreour babies, so we can afford a few hours to ourselves. In my case, I pump milk so that I can go to the gym and spend quality time with my husband. I also pump milk so I can get a few hours of sleep at night while hubby stays up to feed the baby. Breast pumps, especially the trusted brands, are quite expensive. They're a worthy investment though, if you want to breastfeed your baby for a long time. So when my trusty Phillips Avent electric pump decides to malfunction, I was in a state of panic. I didn't know where to bring it because we rarely hear people going to repair shops for breast pumps. But it's too pricey and important of a thing to just dump and replace with a new one. So I called the Phillips customer hotline and while they didn't agree to replace my pump with a new one, they referred me to a service center who can do the job. AVS electronics was near my place so I opted to have my electric pump repaired there. The fixing took only two days and I was able to get my pump again. It wasn't good as new, and I can see some residue of glue used to fix my pump, but it's working well so I guess they did a good job. I take extra care of my breast pump now, but at least I already know where to take them if it malfunctions again.

False advertising. Not a self service laundry shop. Not recommended for quick laundry.read more

Just dropped off a big load of laundry last weekend and wow, Quicklean really delivered. The…read moremachines are super modern and everything got done in under an hour like they promise. Staff was so helpful--showed me exactly which washer to use for my bulky comforters and even helped sort colors without me asking. Clothes came out perfectly clean, smelling fresh, and folded neatly. Super affordable too, especially for the quality. Grabbed a milk tea next door while waiting and chilled with the free Wi-Fi. Definitely coming back every week now. Five stars all the way!

had a fantastic experience with Inkworx! From start to finish, the team was professional, helpful…read moreand attentive to every detail. They delivered high-quality prints right on time. I highly recommend Inkworx to anyone looking for reliable, top-notch printing services. Illdefinitely coming back for my future printing needs.

Kind staff and very well when it comes to technicalities plus affordable and superb quality prints.read more

To have the perfect pair of pants, have it tailored to fit you at Fred's Tailoring. He's been an…read moreexperienced tailor for decades and he only specializes in trousers. He saved a lot of my pants, shorts and skirt by fixing the hem, aligning the zipper or even if it's just for a little trim I'd bring it to Fred.He also does terrific custom made slacks as I remember a few months back when I needed to attend a very important event and needed to wear corporate attire, and in this case I wanted to wear pants because I know the venue will be cold and I might be uncomfortable. Sadly, just a few weeks before the big day, I still didn't have an outfit to use and already went to three big malls. Many slacks that I tried always fall short above the ankle or just plain "bitin". You see I'm 5'6 feet tall and not the usual Pinoy height so it's hard for me to buy good pair of pants. Thank God, I consulted Fred and he assured me that he can finish the trousers in 3 days. After 3 days, I picked up the pants and it looked so expensive and well made. It was the right fit, snugs the body, so it shows off my long legs and it's very comfortable. He truly listens to what I wanted and delivered great results at affordable rates.

Show of hands; who among you bring your suits or gowns to the dry cleaners after you used it? Who…read moredoes it before using it? My husband prefers getting his suit dry cleaned a few days before he uses it which always leaves me cramming looking for a laundromat that would get the job done on time. One time, hubby wanted to have his brand new suit dry cleaned three days before the event, but our usual dry-cleaners were closed. Thankfully, we saw Panda Cleaners and while they didn't accept it for dry cleaning because of the time constraint, they did a good job with the steam press. I realized I am now a grown woman because I already have a preferred dry cleaning shop. But really, I liked that they were upfront about what they can deliver and what they cannot. When hubby asked them if they can remove the white marks on one of his long-sleeved shirts, they said they won't be able to remove it completely as too much ironing has already wrinkled the fabric, but they can lessen the appearance of the marks. I also admire their guarantee that they don't mix your clothes with other people's clothes when doing the laundry.

When a country does not have the capacity to take care of its people, people with mental illness…read moreand disabilities always take the back seat. Perhaps, the reason maybe mostly monetary but having been exposed to the healthcare industry in the United States, It seems that all our efforts are still lacking. I took care of children and adults with special needs while I was there and was immensely impressed with their resolute to give them the best care possible. Well, they are after all "first world" right? They have the means. It's just unfortunate that our country cannot give equal care to every Filipino citizen and I can only hope that one day, things will get better. This is why, it's important that we help organizations that strive to help- Elsie Gaches is one of them. It's the country's largest carehome for people with mental illness and disabilities and this year it's turning 51; an accomplishment given that it relies merely on government funding and donations. I've been talking to one of the nuns that live there and she says that people are welcome to visit and help in any way possible. I guess this is my way of telling you to make time to help. Tama na muna "wanderlust" pwede ba? Travelling is fun but social media has killed it. Can we just make being good cool? So, if one day you find yourself with too many things you don't need call Sister Savita and inquire about making a donation (or lending your time). Her number is +63 918 906 8893.

The Yellow Room is a school owned by Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise. Originally, this spot was a…read morerehearsals and recording studio which he moved to a house in Ayala Alabang Village around a year or two ago. Today, The Yellow Room is a school for all ages. Anyone who would like to learn an instrument or learn how to sing, this is the place to be. Just give the place a call and fix a schedule and you're all set! And the results are splendid. Last year, they had their first ever recital wherein all the students played a song or two. So to all you frustrated musicians out there, remember that The Yellow Room is the place to be!

Maybe you're just like me. Always fumbling with electronics, never far away from plugging another…read more110 volt device to a 220 socket, or maybe you are just too clumsy with remotes and gadgets, always dropping and pushing the wrong buttons until finally they break down and die. If this is you, read further. If not, making a mistake may be in the cards for you, don't veer away. For anything that has to be repaired, I highly recommend the Hot and Cold Electronic Repair Shop. They've repaired everything I've ever broken from televisions, microwaves, water purifiers to refrigerators. They do the job really fast and they let you know how much the damage would be before they do anything. I've gone there so many times already, sometimes mad or sad, depending on what I'm having repaired and I always leave the place satisfied. It's sort of like an institution in BF and if you're just like me who has lived here all her life, then you've probably been here before.

Watches are my collection. I wear different watches everyday depending on my mood. I treasure each…read moreof my watches and take care of them immensely. But these are still little machines that lose their function over time or get damaged. Even if the straps might be broken, the hands itself are not moving or the battery drained due to long-term use; I just take my watch to M. H. Burton Watch Repair Services and the repairman inspects the watch, test it, tell you what's wrong and gives a turnaround time when to pick up the watch which is usually within an hour to a maximum- based on my experience. Strap replacement, however requires just 5-10 minutes of work. Since M.H. Burton is located inside the mall, it's convenient to shop around and do errands before picking up the watch.What I like about them is they would explain what's wrong, what needs to be done and how much it would cost, so no hidden charges.Besides taking care and fixing my beloved watches, this small stall also do all sorts of key duplications and sell different hooks and keychains too. The prices are fair and I'm always satisfied with their services