Most people know Muji as a Japanese store that offers household items, clothes, notebooks, pens,…read moreand other supplies. They are known for selling quality goods at an affordable price. What most people don't know is Muji is actually a great place to buy make-up. I don't really know a lot about make-up, but I have been using concealer and foundation for a while now to cover most of my dark spots, dark circles, and small blemishes on some areas of my face. I have already tried using Garnier and Clinique Advanced Concealer, but I am just not happy with it. I can't seem to find the perfect Garnier concealer that would match my skin tone and Clinique is just too expensive for me (relying on your parents for money is not easy). I like the Muji concealer because it doesn't clump and it actually matches my skin tone. It's also really affordable. You can buy it for less than 1000 pesos. They also have eyeliners, eye shadows, blush, and brushes so make sure to check Muji out if you're the type of person who just can't live without make-up. PS: I am NOT a make-up expert AT ALL, but I think I know enough about concealers for me to make a review about it (LOL)

There's just something about Muji that draws me towards the store - I think it's the mere fact that…read morethe store exudes a very minimalist look. I also love the packaging of the products here - the logo is not really seen and the look of it sticker labels are so clean. I always like going to Muji to buy pens and notebooks! I usually hoard them (I don't know why but I could easily go back to the store right) and well my cabinet still has unused notebooks as of to date. I also like going to Muji to check out the foldable travel bags and other travel accessories. I actually use Muji bags when I travel because they're very light and functional. My friends say the snacks here are also good - now that I have yet to try out! I'm really glad that there are a lot of Muji branches all over Manila.

Popped into this garden center last weekend just to browse, and ended up leaving with three new…read moresucculents and the biggest smile! The place is like a little green oasis right in the city--rows of vibrant flowers, healthy starter plants, and that huge succulent corner that had me geeking out for ages. Picked up a couple of gorgeous echeverias and a spiky little cactus for only Php 75 each because they had a surprise 20% off on pots that day. The staff guy was super chill, gave me quick tips on watering and sunlight without making me feel dumb, and even threw in a free tiny bag of soil mix. Everything looked so fresh and well-cared for, no wilted leaves in sight. Already planning my next haul--definitely my new favorite spot for plant therapy! 5 stars

Popped in on a random Tuesday after work, craving some plant vibes to brighten up my tiny…read moreapartment, and this spot totally delivered. The succulent selection is insane--plump, colorful echeverias, quirky haworthias, and these adorable little aloe pups that were calling my name. Snagged four beauties for under 400 pesos total, including a cute ceramic pot that was already on markdown. The guy working there was so genuinely helpful, no pushy sales vibe at all; he just chatted about which ones would thrive on my east-facing windowsill and even showed me how to propagate one of the offsets right there. Plants were all super healthy, nice and firm, no sad droopy ones hiding in the back. Left feeling like I'd just had a mini nature escape in the middle of the city chaos. Already counting down to my next visit--this place is pure plant heaven! 5 stars

I will never recommend OUR HOME to anyone again. After purchasing 3 mattresses from them, and…read morehaving them delivered to our home we come to find out that my wifes wedding ring was stolen. We recently got married, and it was a great loss to us. One of their deliver men stole my wifes ring. We had left that morning to bring my parents to the airport so she had left it in our room on the night stand, only to come back after 1.5 hours to find it missing. There was only 2 people at home at the time, and neither of them would steal it. The only people in the room at the time was the delivery men, and I know one of them took it. To have Our Home to tell us that they have not have an issue with them, and to side with their delivery person is bullshit. They probably have NEVER had a almost 2 carot ring staring them in the face. I've experienced Filipinos who have stolen much less, and were supposed God fearing people. Sorry, bullshit. They stole it, and they know it! It doesn't just walk and grow 2 feet in 1.5 hours. FUCK YOU OUR HOME!

Looking to exercise your green thumb? Then head on over to White Plains Avenue in QC. This avenue…read morehas been known as one of the best places to go to for all sorts of gardening or planting needs. Lots of plant and landscaping shops actually line up the street and if you can't find what you're looking for, you can just easily hop to the neighboring store.

I've recently discovered a new love for gardening. Because of this, I've become a frequent visitor…read moreof the gardening centers in White Plains. My favorite store is Angel's. They have plants, flowers, plastic pots, terra cotta pots and spray bottles. Sometimes they have citronella and my most recent favorite, the bacularis. Risa, the shopkeeper, is very pleasant to deal with. I love her. When I buy a lot, it's easy to make her throw in something for free or to give me a discount. Other shops are landscapers. We don't have a big garden, but if you do, they have trees and even koi for ponds.

Any self-respecting chef, cook or avid home cook should know where to get fresh herbs. As many…read morepurists would say, there is just no comparison between fresh herbs and dried, bottled herbs. Forget McCormick. With EDSA Garden House, you can fill your kitchen windowsill or home garden with fresh and healthy herbs that will keep giving you awesome and fresh leaves to flavor and season your food. I have no skill whatsoever in gardening, and I may as well have a "thumb of death" because plants seem to die on me all the time. I cant be bothered to till my own small garden at home, so I usually just get potted herbs and line them up outside. The plants from EGH are so healthy and thriving that even my nonexistent green thumb can keep them alive for long. I absolutely love EGH because everything is so orderly. If you're a bit OC like me, you will delight in the way that they arranged their plants as if you are shopping in a supermarket for herbs. I have also recently discovered the wonders of cold pressed juices and smoothies, and EGH is one of the most stable and constant source of of wheatgrass which is helpful in detoxification and lots of other healthful cleanses. When I need to add more enzymes in my diet, I go to EGH to get my wheatgrass stash.They also have ashitaba, which is slowly becoming the next superfood. If you want to find rare herbs, you will find everything here. If you also want to start your very own herb garden, you will find everything that you will ever need from this mecca for gardeners: from pots to fertilizer, from garden soil to environment friendly bug repellants. Their employees are ever so helpful, and i like learning new stuff about herbs and plants whenever I am here.

EDSA Gardenhouse is a place where you can get a lot of garden tools and equipment for a very good…read moreprice. They have the most variety of plant pots I've seen. They also sell garden shears, plant mix, plant trays, fertilizers, seeds and whatever else you would need in your garden. You can also get herbs here! They have lavender, mint, oregano, thyme, sweet basil, purple basil, sage and so much more. Sometimes they have eucalyptus!They don't always have everything though. Make sure to call ahead. This place is a good source to get Ashitaba. They sell Ashitaba seedlings for PHP 150 and they also sell more established plants to make sure that you won't kill them with your black thumb. If you stop by the counter, Ashitaba tea from Taiwan is also available for sale. When driving from the south, make sure to take the second U-Turn and not the first U-Turn after the intersection or else you'll miss the shop entirely and will have to do another round.

Hit up Dapitan Arcade on a random Saturday morning last month looking for some cute plates to…read morespruce up my dinner parties, and holy crap, I walked out like a kid in a candy store. The place is this chaotic maze of stalls bursting with everything--gorgeous ceramic plates in patterns you won't find in malls, stacks of mason jars for peanuts (grabbed a bunch at like ₱40 each), quirky little gnomes, funky lighting, and even those trendy gold-rimmed teacups that make instant coffee feel fancy. Prices are stupidly low, so my ₱800 budget turned into three full bags of treasures I didn't even know I needed. Haggling was half the fun--smiled, asked nicely, and knocked off a good chunk every time. Yeah, it's hot, a bit crowded, and smells like the wet market next door, but that's part of the charm. Left feeling like I scored big and already planning my next trip for Christmas lights. Absolute treasure hunt heaven. 5 stars, no contest.

If you're a person who loves cheap finds, gets kilig when you see unusual stuff, and doesn't mind…read moresweating when you're bargain-hunting, the Dapitan Arcade is a place that you should visit. Situated along Dapitan St. and Kanlaon St., the arcade is a collection of small stalls and kiosks that sells glassware, murals, ceramic plates, lighting fixtures, decorations, and a multitude of home furnishings at very affordable prices. There are some stuff here that will make you say, "hmm.. I don't really need this thing but it's cute and inexpensive, might as well get it." By the time you leave, you'll have two hands worth of shopping bags. I frequent Dapitan Arcade whenever I need ceramic and wood plates, mason jars and other glasses, and other things that I might need for my cooking and plating. They have a lot of plate designs that are not available elsewhere. When I use them for plating my dishes, it makesmy food feel more sosyal, meaning I can charge more haha. The very trendy mason jars are available here. The normal size ones go for around P50.00. They sell per piece and by bulk. The latter will always get you an ever better price. As early as September, the arcade takes on a more festive look because they start selling Christmas decorations and lights. You want to have a miniature Santa Clause swinging from a light post? Or a robotic St. Nick jiggling his merry booty to some Christmas tunes? Well, they got 'em. And a whole lot of other fun stuff too! When you visit, make sure to bring your "kapal" face so you can ask for discounts. Take away: unusual finds and good deals. Your P1000 pesos will go a long way here!

Bought Gardner fiber cem boards here. Complete sila sa sizes at nakakatawad pag marami.read more

From the owner: Your one-stop shop for construction materials and power tools.read more

I've already been here a few times with my mom and let me tell you what I think of this place. They…read morehave everything that your house needs be it doors, door knobs, lights, fixtures, a little furniture, and some building materials, just name it. With that being said, I had the opportunity to visit this place just a few days ago. I had a dilemma because I had to buy dog food and a door knob because I was out of dog food and our doorknob broke. I always buy dog food at a supermarket in the Fort S&R because it's cheap there. MC Home Depot helped my buying a door knob very convenient because it was just beside S&R. Not only that, It's in the Fort. It's basically a one stop shop for home needs and it's inside the Metro. How convenient. Apart from that, they also have a lot of brands that you can choose from. I found my doorknob and I was on my way, after paying of course. For people who are bringing cars, not to worry because they have parking spaces. They really thought of everything. So there I was on my way home: dog food in the back and a doorknob on the passenger seat.