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Christmas Came Early at Bigby’s

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The holiday season is here! Bigby’s Café & Restaurant, as they always do, have prepared their delicious BALL HAM for you and your family!

Christmas Ball Ham

And to make the holidays more festive, they are now introducing the newest addition to their holiday menu, the ROASTED HOLIDAY TURKEY!

The Bigby’s Roasted Holiday Turkey is kept in a special brine for 48 hours and made with fresh herbs and yellow lemon making its meat tender and juicy. Stuffed with a delicious blend of bread, herbs, and spices, the turkey is smothered with a special butter mixture before it is put in the oven for that golden brown skin.

The Pineapple Ball Ham and the newest Roasted Holiday Turkey (with three days lead time) are now available for pre-order. BAKED SALMON (Mustard Salmon or Teriyaki Salmon) is also available for pre-order.

Baked Salmon (Teriyaki)
Baked Salmon Mustard

Make your holidays super-special by having these sumptuous dishes added in your holiday menu!

Contact your nearest Bigby’s Branch in all VisMin areas: http://bigbyscafe.com/location/. You may also visit their official Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/Bigbys.

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Take Five : Things to Do When You Need a Break at Work

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Are you like me who tends to be so carried away and get so glued at work once you start with it? While it is important that we work hard, it is also important that we take a few breaks throughout the day. When I say break, I don’t really mean, taking your eyes off your work and go sulk in social media, because 10 minutes of scrolling through facebook is not really a break.

As for me, I want to rev my energy, do something productive while checking out for a few making sure I spend my break well. Here are the things that works for me.

MOVE IT!

Heading outside and walking 2 laps around my block, provided of course that the weather is good and conducive for walking outside. That way, I avoid being in a sedentary mode while I am completing my work time for the day.  A physical break to get your body moving can reduce the negative effects of sitting for long periods of time at a desk or laptop.

15-minute power nap! I love this especially when I didn’t have much of a good night sleep. I’d feel much more awake and ready to get back to the grind afterwards.

Brain Boosting Fun Activities!

So okay, there are times where I just want to take my mind off my work without going out. Times like this, I would go for Brain Boosting activities, or just fun games online that will totally take my mind off my workload, at least for a while. One of my favorite place to go is Solitaire.org. Well, the site reminds me of my childhood, all the card games available in the website is so much fun, though I must admit, solitaire is my ultimate favorite! Hey, it has been a life saver when bored ever since! Solitaire has been here even before all these fancy online games were created. Millennial or Gen Z and  have no idea how solitaire works? No worries, they got you covered! Everything about it is there, explained, the basics!

Another game that always sold me out, are word games! I love crossword puzzle but I prefer the Letter Scramble and the fact that I am given 5 minutes to form and think as many English words as I can from the letters given (the letters appear one by one). It’s fun forming all those words before time runs out! Totally love it! It sharpens the vocabulary and my mental alertness.

 

If you want something more challenging and you’re the type who loves to hunt, then definitely play the Hidden Object Puzzle Games! Really fun! Choose your challenge and go ahead get your mind to that detective thinking levels!

Organization

I work from home and I run my household too being a mom to young adults so doing little task at home is a form of taking a short break from work staying productive in a different area. Do a little walk around the home. I’d do things like grabbing empty mugs or glasses or plates that are lying around and take them to the sink, or wash the dishes if there are piles in the sink. Lunch break means also cooking for my lunch, but I make sure I already have something in mind so all I have to do is cook away and I don’t waste much time planning.

So there you go! Some of the things we can do to take five! Do take note that breaks increase productivity and efficiency. A period of focused work along with short and longer breaks have been shown to be one of the best ways to maximize your productivity.

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Gaming a Way To Relieve Stress

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People have different ways of coping up with stress, especially now in times of the pandemic where we are mostly confined at home. In my case it’s either doing outdoor activities or relaxing at home and play a couple of video games. I’m usually the outdoor type of person when it comes to looking for something fun to do, but due to the circumstances right now, doing the outdoor activities that I usually love to do isn’t really the best option. With that said, I kind of turned my attention into gaming. Although I’m not new to video gaming, I’ve recently been searching for games that would suit my taste without stressing my computer since it’s not really built for heavy gaming, I would say it’s best for casual gaming at least. And in my quest to finding the games that I would enjoy, I came across the popular gaming platforms such as Steam and Epic Games.

Both of them are very good choices when it comes to finding games that you will probably enjoy, some of the games are free and some might cost you a bit. I’ve recently been enjoying free popular titles on steam such as Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Warframe. All of them are great but it sucks that Warframe is a bit too much for my computer to maintain a decent amount of framerate. And of course let’s not count out Epic Games which has been very popular as well after they were consistently giving away triple A titles such as GTA 5, NBA 2K21. But as I mentioned, these were still too much for my computer to handle so I continued my search for games that I’ll be able to play and enjoy at the same time. I decided to turn to games that are playable in my web browser since I figured that it shouldn’t be a problem for my computer, and that’s when I found this website called Plays.org

The site offers tons of free games to play without having to download anything. What I found neat about this site is that games are very well categorized so searching for games that would suit me wasn’t a problem at all. I personally love tower defense games so the first one I tried playing was their game called Endless Siege and playing it felt very satisfying. I also came across this game called Guardians Defenders of Mathematica which is basically a game based on Mathematics, and for someone who enjoys Math, it’s a game that I found really fun and so far my favorite among the games listed on the website.

From the looks of it, looks like plays.org’s core is consoles and the Nintendo era which I so love as it brings back childhood memories, back when life was much easier, less complicated, and fun! Glad to have found this amazing website so I can de-stress and reminisce at the same time.

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Best Outdoor Activities to Do in Canada

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Canada is a country that’s full to the brim with beautiful views and incredible people.  Although there’s no end to fun things to do and see in the city, getting outside and enjoying the natural beauty of this country is vital.

These are some of the top things you can do while in Canada and the best ways to ensure you have fun while getting to breathe in some of that fresh and beautiful Canadian air.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing and snowboarding are incredibly different sports, but they each hold an essential space in Canadian athletics.  Although some ski resorts don’t allow snowboarders, most allow for both sports to be enjoyed on their slopes.

Either way, riding down the snowy mountainsides is a fantastic way to get a clear view of Canadian winter beauty, whether you’re in Banff or Whistler.  These sports are so common that they’re the top lessons taught across Canada and will help you create memories you’ll never want to forget.  

White Water River Rafting

From Calgary down to Vancouver, white water river rafting is making a huge comeback.  This water sport, known for wildly bumpy rides and adrenaline-packed adventure, is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Canada.  There’s nothing like white water river rafting to let you remember how to work as a team with those around you and how important it is to have fun in our daily lives.

Hiking The Best National Parks

From the beauty in Banff to the gorgeous parks that make people snatch up real estate for sale in Whistler, there’s no stop to the views you can enjoy in Canada.  Living the best version of your life in Canada possible means getting to hike through the most breathtaking parks on Earth.  Gorgeous bright green forests dotted with waterfalls and rivers in the summer give way to ice and snow-covered paths in the winter, and both are gorgeous. Naturally, you’ll want to take up hiking as a year-round hobby.

Camping In Natural Beauty

Hiking may be fun, but it can’t hold a candle to getting to sleep in and enjoy the natural views.  Every national park in Canada offers camping grounds and accessibility to anyone who wants to slip away from city living.  Whether you prefer tent camping or glamping in an RV, you’ll find great spots that have incredible views and friendly locals.  You’ll feel like you’ve found a new home in the thickest forests.

Skating on Real Ice

Ice skating may seem like an obvious answer for Canada, but that’s only because of how seriously skating is taken here.  After a Zamboni has scraped the ice clean and flat, skating on frozen over lakes is one of the most exciting things to experience.  In the summer, this may be where boats float lazily to fish, but in winter, you can glide across the surface of the water and enjoy fresh, clean air.  This is available in most inland cities since the coasts don’t freeze as quickly.

Lone ice skater at Lake Louise, Banff National Park.
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Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) says, “What body pain?”

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The effects of COVID-19 are felt to this day most especially economically. People lost their jobs, some needed to close shop after years of existence, others are barely surviving. Needless to say, numerous people found themselves working double to make up for income losses. Challenging as it may be, there is a silver lining as the situation proves how resiliency will get one by. This story is evident in the world more so in the Philippines. 

Not only are Filipinos known to be a friendly race; Filipinos are also popularly known to be hardworking. For some reason, the more physical the job, the more effort has to be exerted. Often do we hear the term “Push lang ng push!” Push to keep going, push to finish the task, push not to quit. Pushing the body strength reflects a strong and determined attitude translating that Filipinos will go through great lengths in order to provide for themselves and their families. 

With the pandemic, the roster of heroes has evolved from the National Heroes that we know, to the OFWs, and now the Delivery Riders, Service Crew, Medical Front liners, who all spend long hours to cater to the needs of many. And do they deserve the recognition! Real life Lodi! But wait! We can also here them say, “Tao lang po! Kapuy!” 

No doubt that the challenges faced in the past year have already caused some concerns on one’s health and bodies especially for this type of workers. Imagine traversing the roads all day to get packages from one point to another, standing countless hours to check patients here and there, pushing the body never ends. Body aches and pains are inevitable though often ignored. Inasmuch as the motivation to go on is there, these manifestations of long working hours also take a toll on the bodies to a point that ignoring it no longer becomes an option.

Fortunately, a product that can be brought to work, what can be called a “work buddy”, is available. Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax), from the same makers of Vice Ganda’s endorsement Paracetamol + Propyphenazone + Caffeine (Saridon Triple Action), is ready for the hardworking Filipinos.  There is no stopping the hustle because Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) provides upto 12 hours pain relief from body pain and arthritis vs. plain Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. This will allow long hours of non-stop work required to provide for the family.

Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) associate marketing manager Toby Manlapat shares, “The effects of the pandemic are making us work doubly harder so becomes even more important to relieve our bodies from aches and pains to go through the daily grind and allow us to be in a good condition to deliver our tasks and provide for the family. Push!”

Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is manufactured by the global pharmaceutical company Bayer. Available in leading drugstores in Luzon (Dagupan and Pampanga), Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod), and Mindanao (Davao, Cagayan De Oro, General Santos, Zamboanga). Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) may also be availed nationwide via Southstar Drug Online (Sarimax for Southstar)  and Watson’s Online (Sarimax for Watsons).

Naproxen Sodium is the generic name of Sarimax. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. 

ASC Ref. No. B114N053121SS

There is no stopping the hustle because Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) provides upto 12 hours pain relief from body pain and arthritis vs. plain Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is priced at P9.00 SRP for 275mg variant
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CLI’s Second Horizontal Project in CDO 75% Sold Out in a Month

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Leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters’ Velmiro Heights CDO with 518 house-and-lot units is 75% sold out one month after market introduction. The project is expected to earn P1.78 billion in sales revenue.

High sales velocity of the listed company’s latest horizontal project in Cagayan de Oro City shows strong mid-market residential arena in the Visayas and Mindanao region.

The P983 million development is the second horizontal project of CLI in Cagayan de Oro carrying the same residential brand. Velmiro’s house-and-lot units have floor areas ranging from 48 sqm to 140 sqm and have experienced high sales velocity in its five VisMin locations. CLI has thus far launched 1,800 Velmiro units priced from P2.3M to P7M.

“COVID 19 heightened the need for homes offering safety and security not only among wage earners but also among mid-market executives and entrepreneurs in key cities in the South,” according to CLI chief operating officer Franco Soberano. Studies have identified an annual housing backlog of 800,000 units in VisMin with the entire industry able to supply only 200,000 units a year.

In the first quarter of 2021, CLI’s reservation sales increased by 17% year-on-year to P3.3 billion owing mostly to sales from its mid-market Garden Series developments including Velmiro. CLI’s growth momentum is highly likely to speed up even more as the year progresses with more projects getting launched and sold out and as constructions continue.

Buyers of the 12.2-hectare Velmiro Heights CDO have been attracted to the project’s generous open spaces, its accessibility to major destinations and unmatched views. The hilltop residential enclave offers 180-degree views of Macajalar Bay and the Bukidnon mountain range.

Cebu Landmasters also offers a range of house models to suit a spectrum of needs. Targeted for starting families are the Cita townhouse unit; the Dara one-story single attached unit; and Zuri, the two-storey single detached. The house models are named after virtues and range from 48.3 sqm to 53 sqm.

Meanwhile, growing families may choose from the Asha two-storey single attached unit and the Geila two-storey single detached unit. These models range from 60 sqm. to 140 sqm.

The units have been designed to offer clean, contemporary architecture and an uncluttered frontage. The simple lines recall that of a modern cabin and highlight the roomy interiors. An open floor plan and expansive windows to maximize natural lighting further enhance the space. The high sales velocities of its projects affirm that CLI is meeting the needs and preferences of its markets. “We are proud to be a homegrown VisMin brand and will keep drawing from our roots in the region to serve our clients,” said Soberano.

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