Last July, when my daughter has a bouts of asthma attack we took her to her pediatrician which is located nearby. And she immediately noticed my girls eye.  She said " I think you should have her eyes check."  The lazy eye on her left was quite noticeable already. Her pediatrician insisted that I should look for Pediatric Ophthalmologist and not just any Ophthalmologist because she said they are the ones who are experts in handling children's cases.  I told myself that I have to save money because going to a certain specialist is costly and we don't have a health card.  That is why I need to save for her eye needs.

Since, I don't have the budget yet I often asked Mr. Google to look for a Pediatric Ophthalmologist nearby.

These are my options:

The American Eye Center in Shangrila-Edsa 

Dra. Joanne Bolinao and Dr James Abraham Lee

Telephone # 6360762  

Their consultation fee is around Php1200.00

Provision Eye Care - Silver City Pasig

Dra. Varela

Telephone #  661 4608

Their consultation fee is around Php700-900

I opt for Provision Eye Care  Network because it is near our place.

The clinic is clean, the staff are friendly and  Dra. Varela is such a wonderful Doctor.  She gave my daughter a thorough eye exam using their equipment. Before she gave her diagnosis and plan of care.  I was shocked to find out that my daughter's vision is now 200 each eye.  It is not just a simple lazy eye case anymore.  According to her, when she covers the left eye the right eye responded and became lazy as well.  The eye patch thing is not applicable to her at this point.  She has poor eye muscles and she needs to wear glasses up to 3 months then she will have a follow up by then her eyes will be evaluated again.  Hopefully, her vision will be corrected soon and there is still a big chance that she can wean the glasses off.

I am hoping for that..

Our total expenses is about Php2700 inclusive of everything. 

Her glasses suit her very well.  When I tried it it looks like I am looking through a magnifying glass. LOL.

What about you?  Do your kids need to wear glasses to?  

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GCash Scan Pay QR has an ongoing promo which started yesterday until tomorrow where you can get rebates of up to 30% which is capped at Php300.  Capped at Php300 means even if you exceed your purchase up until Php10, 000 or more you can only get Php300 as maximum money back.  Which  is not bad at all.   As a frugal mom I can't resist the promo especially if what I am buying is for our needs like groceries or medicines or the like.  Imagine Php300 that is quite a lot as a freebie.  The Php300 rebate is valid only on your 1st transaction during the whole duration of the promo period.  If you buy a few times using  GCash Scan Pay QR you can still rebates but I think it will just be 10%.

I immediately rushed to Puregold and do my groceries and my total amount was Php1300.  So I'll be expecting rebates a few days after my transaction.  I'll keep you posted and will show proof that it is GCash Scan Pay QR is real. 

For those of you who is not into GCASH yet and would love to find out about it please read here. 

On my trip to Puregold I did not just enjoyed the Php300 rebate which will be sent to me a few days after my transaction I actually got an additional savings from my grocery items.  Below are the items that I got on sale which is the very first thing that I love. Who wouldn't want that? Huge savings on each purchases is a mom's delight.

These are the items that have a free tag or discounts.

Procter & Gamble pack Php249 with a free water proof bag worth Php200.  Selecta Fortified Milk which gives me Php15 less.Retail price is Php119

Zonrox Gentle Clean 450ml Php22 with 2 free sachet of Zonrox Color Safe, Axe Deospray Php 225.50 with Free Shades, Buy1 take 1 Green Cross Active Protect Mosquito Repellant

Procter & Gamble Box worth Php249 and the Wanderlust bag in water proof lining and limited edition design that is worth Php200  

Our pet Drake is not paid in this advertisement. LOL. 

By the way please download GCASH app  at Google play store for free and kindly encode my referral 311ECD.  You will get Php20 when you signed up with my code.

After doing your groceries don't throw your receipts just yet because you can still earn with them by using SnapCart.  Oh di ba?  Speaking of truckloads of rebates.  There are a lot of ways to get rebates and discount. so don't be dismay.


What about you? What did you buy using the GCASH Scan Pay QR Promo?

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Yesterday I took my daughter to the Pediatrician to have her cough checked because its been a couple of days now and I can hear her wheezes.  Amidst the conservative treatment of salbutamol nebulization and drinking ASCOF(an herbal medicine for cough).  She is just relieved temporarily that is why I decided to go to the Pedia and have her check up. According to her Pedia asthma season is back.  And asthmatic children are at risk of Bronchial Asthma in Acute Exacerbation.  She prescribed us with combivent nebules for every 6 hours and had her x-ray because of the active cough which is  a few days now.  She will wait for the xray result before she prescribe antibiotics on her.

Today we came back with the result. The sad part is her Pediatrician asked us to have her tested for PPD (Purified Protein Derivatives) which is commonly known as a Tuberculin Test.  This is to confirm the X-ray result if she's been exposed to Tubercle Bacilli.  I was puzzled because I am positive that there is no one in our household who have TB.

Expenses: Chest Xray APL for 6 year old - PHP660.00

                 PPD Test- Php1500.00

                 Combivent Neb - Php 56.00 each x 4x a day

                  Budesonide Nebule - Php75.00 each x 2x a day

I am praying that the PPD test will be negative. We will return on sunday am.

Mobile wallet is the new trend in town.  People rarely bring cash anymore so they rely on debit cards and electronic wallet.  Almost everybody is hooked on the internet and their mobile phone is often connected to data services that's why Globe GCASH app is a sure hit for almost everybody.  You can pay online purchases, pay your bills, buy load, send money, receive money, shop virtually or shop anywhere without any fuss at all.  The good part is you can get rebates on your transactions. They will automatically add up to your account balance.  Now GCASH offers GCredit where you can loan certain amount and pay on a later time.

If you are not yet a GCASH user please feel free to download the app, get your account verified.  Kindly use my referral code 311ECD .

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Today I made up a few purchases through BeautyMNL because I saw some items that I would like to try but I don't have the time to go to the nearest beauty store or the mall because of the bad weather and I really don't feel well lately due to cough and colds.  This is my first time hauling through BeautyMNL and I was surprised that there are a wide array of selections to choose from.  Some are local products and imported products as well.

What made me purchase was on my first transaction they gave me a FREE SHIPPING FEE which I think cost Php99.00 so definitely I saved  a few bucks.  I can't resist that. See, there still something in this world that is FREE.  😜 Every beauty enthusiast would want that, even free delivery matters.  And they will deliver it to your doorstep.  By the way it has an option there during check out if you will send the items as gift or to yourself.  Imagine the delight of your girlfriends, wife, or mother when they will get a beauty products.

Aside from that BeautyMNL also have a lot of payment options like Debit/Credit Card, COD, BDO/BPI Bank payments.  Unfortunately they don't have GCASH yet so I just opt the COD mode. Just in case you don't have a GCASH account yet feel free to download at the app store and use my referral code: 311ECD so we can both earn points and loads.

By the way I bought  

1. Vice Cosmetics Little Ponies Deluxe set minis -Php395.00 It's a limited edition best selling set which come in 4 shades Pony, Benjamin, Whoops Kiri, and Girly.  All comes in a creamy matte finish.
2. Vice Good Vibes Lipstick in Eklavu -Php195.00 A creamy and hydrating lipstick with matte finish
3. Careline Kiss Stick in Lady Like -Php175.00 It's a lip crayon which gove you long lasting matte finish
4. Zenutients Ginger RX  Roll on Oil - Php 140.00 A mild ginger oil to relieve your aches and discomfort. It is best suited for this bad weather.

I just ordered today.  Let's track their delivery service.

What about you? What our your purchases lately? Are you a BeautyMNL buyer too? 

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Yesterday the rain won't stop all day and all night.  And I just find it comforting to just lounge around our home and I am too lazy to go to the groceries because of the heavy downpour.  I just hate the mud and  getting soak in the rain.  It's your ticket to sickness.  Then I checked my e-mail and guess what??  I have a Php500.00 voucher that I can use for my groceries or purchases using Honestbee.  It's so sweet of them and they know that I have to go to the groceries but I just can't personally go.  I immediately open my browser and logged in to begin online shopping at Honestbee website.  Sweet, eh? 

I was so happy because I am on a tight budget and that amount is fantastic plus I don't have to go to the groceries and get soak in the rain.  It has a delivery service that is ABSOLUTELY FREE.  yes you are not  being kid at.  It's totally free once you reach their minimum amount which is Php2500.00 on all your purchases.  You are only being charge for the concierge fee which is only Ph99.00  Not bad, because all you have to do is order via the app or on your web browser and they will do the shopping for you.  Then the concierge will update you if your ordered items are available or not and they will offer you an alternative.  You can also request to change an items.  For example the shampoo brand that you often use is not available you can ask them to replace it with another items let's say corned beef.  Oh di ba? bongga.. They will put it all in the receipt so do not worry about the price difference. Plus, the other good part is some items are discounted and they will indicate it in the transaction as well.  More savings = more happiness  👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻  And aside from that you can choose the delivery time.  Talk about convenience. 

By the way they are also affiliated by shopback so its double whammy.  For those who doesn't know about shopback you may read here. 

Ok guys.  I chose Robinson's Supermarket in case you want to know.  I just purchase some groceries because that is basically I need.  But there are a lot of shops to choose from.  There is even a fresh seafood market, drugstore, pet store and even restaurants that you can choose.

What: Honestbeeph app/website

Download: Free

Recommendation: 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

What about you? Have you tried purchasing through honestbee?  If not you may join here for free and I will be glad to share to you my voucher.

Bee safe. :D

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