SHANG BY DESIGN: HOME ENTERTAINING SECRETS REVEALED!

Hello Momshies!

Have you always wanted to spruce up a particular space in your house? Or perhaps, update your living or dining room into a modern one? Or know the latest trends when it comes to interior design?

If you said YES to these... well we are the same!  With the holidays fast approaching, you might want to discover the secrets to home entertaining and updating your home spaces at the Shangri-La Plaza.  

SHANG BY DESIGN AT THE GRAND ATRIUM

At Shangri-La Plaza, shopping for the home takes on an immersive new dimension. From August 21-25, mall guests can step inside curated home entertaining concepts with Shang by Design at the Grand Atrium.

Three specially commissioned themed vignettes are created using carefully selected items from the Shang’s eclectic and impressive array of brands, capturing just how much one can do with the mall’s home options.

With Shang by Design, mall guests can step into three imagined worlds, learning from each curator’s style decisions and getting inspiration for their own future home engagements.

On August 22, each curator behind the exhibit explains their creative vision, and shares some secrets of successful home entertaining. Mia Borromeo, jet setting editor of Philippine Tatler Homes, and fashion icon Linda Ley takes guests through Moroccan Nights, an exotic set-up replete with ornate prints and designs.

MRS.WISE INVITES YOU TO COME TO THE NATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2019

There are women who get too excited when they see the word "sale" on shoes and bags. Others palpitate when they see jewelry, makeup, fashion accessories. But me... I get overly excited when I visit local trade fairs. 

Mrs.Wise is so excited for the annual National Trade Fair organized by the Department of Trade and Industry - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion. It will be held at the SM MegaTrade Hall, SM Megamall, August 23-25, 2019!  It is your chance for  awesome early Christmas shopping, supporting local SME's, participating in the green advocacy and more!

The DTI supported trade fairs and sikat pinoy exhibits are my HAPPY PLACE! Why? Aside from the shopping, I get to see new, interesting and exciting local products. I also get to talk to the owners themselves, most of them have travelled all the way from their respective provinces. It gives me the opportunity to interview them regarding their products. Parang matagal na nila akong suki!

So if you plan to visit the National Trade Fair (which I urge you to do), here are 10 reasons why it continues to be a much-awaited event:

HEALTHY EATING IS A LIFESTYLE

It has always been my goal to give my family the "healthy eating" option. Admittedly, I don't cook, so I make the extra effort to prepare healthy salads. I also started to immerse myself in urban gardening. It makes me so happy to prepare salads with ingredients coming from my garden. 

WHAT IS HEALTHY EATING?

For me, it is about making sure where the ingredients come from. Eating what we grow in the garden is the most ideal. But because we live in Metro Manila, and the weather can get rough or harsh for my veggies, the next best option is to buy supplies from local farmers from Centris Weekend Market. 

But when I got a chance to visit Healthy Meals Ph., I learned another angle to healthy eating.  Managing Director Rad Pelayo explained, that healthy eating means "it is a lifestyle". It is not about diet fad. Or losing weight in a week's time. Eating healthy should be sustainable with the promise that what you are eating is tasty and healthy. It is about weight management, finding the ideal weight for an individual and how to sustain it.

HEALTHY EATING MISCONCEPTIONS:

Healthy eating is NOT about food that is "taste-less". We often have the misconception that healthy food is bland. It shouldn't be.

A lot of people equates healthy eating with expensive meals. Again, it shouldn't be.

HEALTHY MEALS PH:  TASTY-HEALTHY-CONVENIENT

I got to experience delicious food at Healthy Meals Ph. I tried two dishes, the Baked Chicken Hardinera (Php190) and Beef Salpicao (Php245).  Both were tasty, far from being bland. I enjoyed my Baked Chicken Hardinera with brown rice, and the Beef Salpicao was perfect with salad. It satisfied my hunger, but I did not feel full.  

Baked KareKare - (Php245)

Baked Fish and Tofu - (Php175)

Chicken Cucumber Boat - (Php190)

I also got curious with their delivery option. As I have stated before, my body problem is how to gain weight. So I asked Rad, if they offer a weight gain program. He said, that high calorie food is best for those who want to "bulk up" and live an active lifestyle. It is ideal for me also, because the high protein low carb will help me gain weight.