It’s that time of the year again when people are merry and the lights are shining all over town. Christmas is something everyone looks forward to every year. And in Robinsons Galleria Cebu, it is surely something we want to celebrate and share with everybody.

The spirit of “RLove” is palpable all over the mall starting today, November 15, as Robinsons Galleria Cebu kicks off its series of activities for the yuletide season. What is RLove? Robinsons’ mission is to bring together everything we love about the holiday season. For some, it will be the presents and food while for others, it’s the reunions and festivities. For others still, it’s simply the warmth and joy that abound during this time of the year. Whatever it is, RLove encompasses all these experiences that we all love the most about Christmas.

Today (November 15), Robinsons Galleria Cebu is set to unveil its unique Christmas Tree decked with vintage feels, and adorned with the classic red and gold Christmas balls, fairy lights, and vintage houses.

The activity will be opened by Christmas performances by Adlib. It will also feature performances from children of Rise Above Foundation as well as students from Umapad Elementary School. These two organizations are chosen beneficiaries of Robinsons Galleria Cebu which will be turning over gifts to the children during the program.

Following the ceremonial tree lighting, which will be led by officials of Robinsons Galleria Cebu and other invited guests, Cebu-based band Three Legged Men will also entertain attendees with their performances.

Aside from the Christmas Tree, Robinsons Galleria Cebu will also feature a Christmas House and a vintage pickup truck on display at the activity center together with a countdown display on the days til Christmas Day.

To celebrate the start of Robinsons Galleria Cebu’s countdown to Christmas, there will be a Pre-Holiday Sale from November 15 to 17 wherein discounts of up to 70 percent off will be available in select stores. Several other exciting Christmas activities have also been lined up by Robinsons Galleria Cebu including the Yuletide Concerts every 6 P.M on November 22 and 29, and December 6, 13, and 20 at the Verandah.

The Coral Catwalk Fashion show for cause, featuring the Binibining Cebu candidates is also slated on November 23 at 5 P.M. This is in cooperation with Go Grow Glow Cebu.

Christmas Arts and Crafts activities are scheduled on November 24, 1-5pm: Christmas card & Creative gift wrapping by Artissimo, December 7, 1-5pm: DIY Christmas Décor by Richie’s Pixie Dust, December 8, 1-5pm: Make your peppermint slime by Tinkerhouse, December 20, 2pm & 4pm: Christmas storytelling and carols with Clowning Around.

Kids will also be delighted with the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Meet and Greet on December 13, 14, and 15 at 4 P.M. inside the Christmas House in the Mall’s Activity Area.

On December 21, there will be a Character Meet and Greet at 1 P.M. and 4 P.M. while on December 22, there will be a Santa Paws at 3 P.M.

There are always more reasons to love the Christmas Season and Robinsons Galleria Cebu continues to bring this to the public with RLove.

         Hello, beautiful creatures! The holiday is obviously coming really soon which means we're going to find ourselves shopping and packing gifts. I love giving and receiving gifts regardless of any season and most especially when I get to receive something that the other person really thought about. Christmas for me is one of the many excuses to celebrate moments and appreciate our family, friends, and our co-workers. I love most of my co-workers and I'm happy that I got to work with some of the best people I know. I have a separate wish list for my "wants", but here, I'm going to list down things that I think are perfect corporate gifts. In the Philippines, it's mundane for most companies give food basket to their employees which is actually really good. However, what I took into consideration for this post are things which are practical and functional; something that can be used and helpful for a longer period of time. I don't have much but if I could have the time to buy my work buddies something for the holiday, these would be the gifts that I'll be getting for them (and for myself as well LoL).

       Power Bank

         Second on my list are power banks. Everybody uses a phoneextensions of our bodies, we need to have a trusted power source where we can charge them anywhere we want. A power bank is one of the easiest solutions that I can think of. I am really aching to have one since I don't have one yet. I'm crushing over those with We Bare Bears design because I haven't said it on my blog yet, but I am a big fan of the cartoon. They're just so cute and entertaining to watch. Do you love them too? :D

        Travel Handbag

    The holiday season is one of the much-awaited time for a reason. Most of us think of going for a holiday getaway. Keeping that in mind, a unisex and versatile travel handbag would be a perfect gift. If you or your colleague doesn't have any plan to travel somewhere, a bag is still a great thing to have. It's something that you can use time and again not just for traveling. One may use it at work as well. I'm not thinking of going somewhere during the holiday season btw, I just think a bag is a really handsome thing to receive! :)

          Insulated Water Bottle

          I do have water bottles already but what I want for Christmas is an insulated one. I'd like to have it of course with water,  but I also like having tea or coffee during the midday while working. I feel much calmer having tea or coffee. An insulated water bottle is perfect for anyone regardless of whichever drink suits their heart. Giving one to your coworkers or buying it for yourself is a good and subtle way to remind them or yourself of the importance of drinking water. There are a lot available online, some of which have really good decors that are pleasing to anyone's eyes.

Insulated Lunch Bag

        Keep yourself and your ccoworkers satisfied with this insulated lunch bag. This bag is able to keep your lunch warm and has different compartments to store eating utensils. 

          Fun Office Supplies

        Inject something colorful and quirky to your coworkers' office life by giving them something creative and functional. A well-designed notebook or to-do list notepads are great ideas to inspire productivity. Studies from a few years ago actually stated that creating a to-do list or writing down the things that you have to accomplish can increase productivity. Moreover, writing is also a therapeutic thing to do, and having a "to-do" list helps a lot in organizing our thoughts. Those are something that I do and I feel like I really am more productive when I do them. In fact, I have this blog post on my current list. A notebook or notepad with a good design also keeps me highly-inspired. Something that has an inspiring or humorous note is also a certain way to brighten anybody's day. 

There you have it, the corporate gifts I've been wishing for! :)

What gift would you give to your coworkers? Are we on the same page? Is there something that you'd like to add on the short list that I've created? Let me know in the comments section. 

love lots,

Tin

You'll know Christmas is in the air when the streets get a little brighter. While the yuletide season prompts us to make our home more festive than ever, it could be a taxing job especially when you do not know where to start. With the advent of trade and technology, perhaps every decor that we could think of is not beyond our reach. Christmas lights, Christmas balls, lanterns, - name it and you'll easily have it. But what could be much better when you could share some love as you try to build that Christmas spirit in your home? That's where trinkets from Cebu Parklane International Hotel become the best option.

With the success of last year’s Christmas campaign, Be A Warrior: Save An Angel, this year Cebu

Parklane continues to give hope and light as the Hotel sells Christmas Trinkets anew.

Once again in partnership with the Cancer Warriors Foundation- Cebu Chapter and Rotaract Club of

Cebu, the Hotel is offering personalized limited edition Trinkets, available for purchase at the Hotel

lobby for only Php250.00 and Php400.00.

One trinket is priced equivalently to one vial used for chemotherapy for a child battling cancer.

With the theme “ I can go green, I can save lives, I can because of a can”, the program aims to raise

awareness on childhood cancer and the painful journey that the child and their families go through day to day.

Apart from helping a child, you also get to be stewards of the environment by purchasing this recycled soda can trinket. Christmas is the time for love and joy. Why limit those to humans? Mother earth needs some love too!

The hotel has made use of either recycled or indigenous material for the hotel’s Christmas decorations especially the Christmas Tree for four consecutive years already.

All proceeds of the Christmas Trinkets will be given to the foundation. Selling of Christmas Trinket will only be until November 10, 2017. For reservations, kindly contact them at 234-7000 local 7061.