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Richwell Warehouse Sale 2010

Since 2006, when we learned about Richwell Warehouse Sale, we never missed a year. During our first year shopping at Richwell, we scored Hot Wheels, 3 pices for the price of one (or almost, 3 pieces for 120 Pesos) and some Fisher Price or Chicco shoes half its original price.

Year 2007, I bought a lot of Mega blocks, yep, almost half of our Mega Blocks collections comes from the warehouse sale. And again, got some shoes half its original price. 2008 and it’s all about Chico’s toy, not the brand Chicco but our baby Chilet. We bought a lot of baby toys for 100 pesos each, even got one for 50 Pesos only. Of course, Mega Blocks are always top on our list. And finally bought them their first Hot Wheels track for less than 1000.

Last year, it’s all about infant toys for Sati. We bought some toys for her cribs and shocked to see that Chico’s Mega Blocks car was being sold almost 50% off its original price (waaaah). And again, I splurge on Mega Blocks and some shoes. Oh we almost bought a slides set. ahahaha

This year, I am still going to buy Mega Blocks, but this time the smaller one. They no longer plays with the maxi blocks (hmm sino kaya magmamana nun). And will try to find some toys Sati will like. And if by luck there’s a playground set for a very reasonable price, we might buy it (save for our future house.. wehehe)

Here is the schedule for Richwell Sale 2010:

November 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Richwell Warehouse Sale 2010 is open from 9 am to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and 1 PM- 6PM on Fridays and weekdays.

Breastfeeding and Pumping

Breastfeeding and Pumping, these are two things that does not work well with me. I cannot pump well. Or maybe the pumping device I used was a cheap one (hehe). I have high regards to working mothers who still breastfeed their babies (shout out to Nicquee!). I tried pumping before and it really takes a lot of effort and not to mention frustrations. I tried it with my first born. We were to shop some Christmas presents and he was barely 2 months then. I tried pumping and the most I got was 1 ounce of milk. I’m luckier with my second born, milk supply was better then. As with my third born, he’s lucky, I never leave him even if we look for a case of my ipod nano, he’s with us (thank goodness for slings!). Now with Sati, there are times that my milk supply are good but there are times when it’s not. So during her first 6 months, she’s my plus one in every events I attend (err plus 2 for the helper).

As I read about Breastfeeding and Pumping, I learned that the key to success is still the mom’s willingness to feed the baby with her milk. It’s not easy as most books will say but if the mother is determined to do it, nothing can stop them. And of course, proper knowledge can really help in making it a success. Just before you give birth, research about pumping devices. This will be your partner in this business. There are two types of pumps, manual and electric. Obviously, electric pump is way better than manual pumps but it is more expensive too. Look for a pump that won’t break your budget but can be a good one for you. Also, ask around, you might be surprised that there are moms who are willing to sell their pumps.

When to start pumping breast milk?

Start pumping week ahead of your maternity leave. Let your breast get used to it. Save the milk and freeze it. This will save you in the future as you’ll never know how much stress going back to work (while breastfeeding will bring you or its effect on your milk supply). From time to time, let the baby feed on the bottle with your milk. Let the baby get used to feeding bottles.

Getting back to work while Breastfeeding and Pumping

There are breastfeeding products available that lets you pump hands free. isn’t that amazing? Breastfeeding blouses are also everywhere to make it more discreet for you. And if it’s up on your alley, rally some of the moms in your office and ask for a breastfeeding section.

Tip:
To make it easy for you, drink a lot of liquids that can increase your supply, in my case, it’s Orange juice with pulp and choco drink 🙂

Guide On Warehouse Sales Shopping

With so many warehouse sale happening this season, most of us are trying to fit our budget with things we needed to buy for the holiday and things we want to buy. Warehouse sales usually happen in November to December every year. Some of the most anticipated warehouse sale includes, Richwell warehouse sale (importers of toys like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Mega Blocks and a lot more), Gingersnaps Warehouse Sale, Bench Warehouse Sale. Other sales like Crocs sale, Mega Brands sale, Adidas Sale are also anticipated during this season.

But since this blog is not a shopping blog, I will focus this post on warehouse sales that is of interest of many parents. Toys and children clothes.

Here is a short Guide On Warehouse Sales Shopping for parents:

DO NOT bring your kids when going to warehouse sales. Most warehouse sales doe snot have good ventilation or if they do have, there are more people here than you can imagine. Imagine how hot and uncomfortable the place would be. Other than that, when you bring your kids along, for sure, you will end up buying all the things they asked you to. Or if not, you’ll end up with head ache for trying to stop them as they go wild over a toy.
Bring CASH, and bring just the amount you are willing to spend. Most warehouse sale does not offer credit card payment. So to keep you out of the hassle, be prepared to bring cash.
Be EARLY. long lines. That’s the main advantage of being there early. You got to shop while there are less people and you got to pay with less lines. Though in some warehouse sale (like richwell) Friday around 2 PM is the best time to shop.
Wear comfortable dress, shorts and sando would be better (and they allow that on warehouses). Bring a fan for yourself and water (though you have to leave it outside) and some crackers if you want. Most warehouses are located in a place where your usual food establishments are not there (read: tuktuk ng timbuktu). To prevent from having a stomach ache from buying a food to an unknown vendor, bring your own chichars na lang.
BRING YOUR OWN BAG. and this goes for saving our planet. I know you’ll hoard all the toys you can have this sale season or all the clothes that still fits to your kid and with that you will be using a lot of plastic bags. Why use plastic bags when you can just throw all your stuff in a katsa bag? (which inspire to make my own BIG eco bag specially for sales.. ASS? adik sa sale LOL)
Spend wisely. And though it is tempting to buy a dress that is 4 years ahead of your kids age, don’t! Come on, by that time, that dress won’t be that cute anymore. got the point?

I said short so I’ll stop it here.

Happy Shopping!