Mom

It’s true that every mom has many sides. The woman who rises early in the morning to get everyone ready for the day is the same woman who unwinds with a glass of wine in the evening. She’s the same woman who enjoys tasting menus with her friends and savors coffee alone in a quaint café. She can be sentimental one moment, and silence you with just a look the next.

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate every side of mom! Whether she’s in the mood for indulgence, nostalgia, or something simple — show your appreciation by treating her to meals that match her mood. With a little help from your Metrobank credit card, you can even enjoy dining deals with these restaurants and cafes across the metro.

Now, you don’t have to compromise between pampering her and sticking to your budget. From stylish steakhouses to laid-back cafes, there’s a dining destination to make her feel truly celebrated – and a Metrobank deal to bring you the most value for your money.

1. For a fancy night out

For moms who love fine dining and the joy of getting dressed up for a special occasion, a fancy night out is the perfect treat.

Chef Kevin Paolo Villarica’s Le Feu Steakhouse is an excellent pick with their Picanha Steak Black Onyx and Grilled Prawn Aglio Olio. Enjoy an elevated dining experience at a discount – as they’re offering 10% off for Metrobank cardholders until June 30.

2. For the perfect girl brunch

When mom wants to keep it laid-back, a brunch date over fun conversations is all she needs. Whether you’re looking to enjoy this with a glass of mimosa or a cup of coffee – you can take advantage of awesome deals with these options from Metrobank.

Within the city, you can drop by Sourdough Cafe branches, which serve up immaculate vibes with their Mother’s Day special, offering an all-day brunch experience, complete with mimosas, artisanal sourdough bread, and perfectly seared steak, among others. Get 20% off on your orders for a minimum spend of P5,000 until September 30.

For those in Cebu, you can swing by 5G Coffee House to enjoy their homey vibes, signature croissants, and a warm cup of coffee. You can even get 10% off when you take home a box of 6 croissants until September 30.

3. For mom’s hearty cravings

For moms who crave hearty, comforting meals, hot pot is always a hit. In many cultures, this meal represents warmth and togetherness, often enjoyed during family gatherings – perfect for every big family’s Mother’s Day celebration.

At Cheng Du Hot Pot, you can enjoy 20% off on your orders for a minimum spend of P2,700 plus, you get a bonus free pumpkin pie until December 31. Mala Malatang also brings bold flavors to the table with 20% off for a minimum spend of P1,000 until June 30.

4. For a dining trip around the world

If you don’t have time to travel for this special occasion, take mom’s palate on a worldwide adventure with vibrant and flavorful dishes. Your Metrobank card is the key for good deals on your next middle eastern, oriental, or Italian food adventure.

If she’s in the mood for Mediterranean flavors, grant her wishes with a medley of delectable eats at Persia Grill during the day; or treat her to a fun, casual night out with cocktails, beers and grilled sticks of meaty goodness at Kite Kebab Bar! Enjoy these with a 20% off deals for a minimum spend of PHP 1,500, valid until May 31.

Luck Garden Seafood Restaurant offers tasty, authentic Chinese food. Avail of the10% discount when you spend a minimum of P1,500, or enjoy their dim sum at P88 and P108 per order during Dim Sum Happy Hour until July 31.

Lastly, satisfy your Italian comfort food cravings at Buca Di Beppo, which offers 20% off for a minimum spend of P2,500.

5. For something casual and comforting

Sometimes, all mom wants is good food without fuss. You can never go wrong with food that tastes just like home – especially with exclusive Metrobank card deals just for you.

Cafe Dulcinea is perfect for nostalgic Spanish flavors, offering 20% off for a minimum spend of P2,500 until July 31. For homey Filipino-Spanish fusion, try Cocina Estefania and get 30% off for a minimum spend of P2,500 within the same period.

With your Metrobank credit card, organizing a memorable Mother’s Day celebration is easy, rewarding, and budget-friendly. Start planning the best date for mom today. Check out the Metrobank website for the full list of restaurants and dining deals that you can take advantage of with your Metrobank card.

I’ve spent the majority of my summer avoiding makeup. It’s been too hot, too humid and I just haven’t felt inspired to wear makeup that will quite literally melt off of my face. In the absence of makeup, skincare has become my best friend. I’ve always been into skincare, but I’ve never become obsessed with it. Until now. When I’m not out and about with the kids, I’m researching new ways to better my skin. In my quest to find the latest and greatest, I stumbled upon premium skincare brand Yehwadam.

The people at The Faceshop were kind enough to gift me the brand new Yehwadam sub-line; Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisture. This new line is formulated for those with combination to oily skin and promises intense moisture without a sticky, heavy or greasy feel. Although my skin type is typically dehydrated and dry, the summer has my skin all f’d up. I’m currently somewhere between normal/dehydrated/combo. The joy!

“Yehwadam is an anti-aging skincare line that brings traditional Korean herbs, ginseng and flowers into modern anti-aging. Yehwadam products are made with natural Korean ingredients processed by traditional methods passed down from one generation to another.”

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisture Fluid ($40, 150 ml) is a water based product that combines toner and lotion into a single step. It’s formulated with Fresh Water Flower which contains 5 types of traditional herbal ingredients including Korean Ginsing, Safflower and Goji Berries.

I’m all about simplifying my routine, so I’m happy that this product can eliminate a step for me. I apply it after my serum and I find it absorbs very quickly – within a minute or so. It has a light scent and a non-sticky texture. What I like most about this lotion is that it feels very hydrating but without any sort of residual greasiness, heaviness or stickiness. My skin feels quenched and what I can only assume one would call ‘normal’. I really feel like this is the perfect summer moisturizer for me. I’m not so sure it will cut it come fall, but for now it works amazingly well. If you have combo or oily skin, you will love this! Oh, and it comes with a pump and the bottle is huge. The value of this product is great – you get much more product, for less money than most.

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing Cream ($55, 50 ml) is a lightweight gel-cream that claims to hydrate the skin without leaving it sticky. It’s formulated with oriental herbal ingredients grown in Korea. Peony, Lotus, Safflower, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle, Ginsing and Goji Berry to name a few!

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing cream review

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing Cream is light but more substantial than their Moisture Fluid. It applies like a gel but feels hydrating like a cream. I found it to absorb a lot slower and not entirely. I can still feel it on my face hours after applying it and it does feel slightly tacky for the first little while. I don’t love it for summer days, unless I’ve been in the pool and my skin is parched, then it’s great! I’m putting this one on the back burner for now, hoping to revisit it once the temperature starts to drop.

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing Sleeping Pack ($35, 100 ml) restores moisture to skin overnight leaving it looking refreshed the next morning. It contains the same ingredients as the other two products in this range; Peony, Lotus, Safflower, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle, Ginsing and Goji Berry.

Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing sleeping pack review

I really, really like this sleeping pack. I think I may even like this as much as Shiseido’s Ibuki Sleeping Mask. It goes on slightly sticky (like virtually all sleeping masks/packs) but unlike a lot of others, that feeling goes away fast. It feels crazy hydrating, I don’t stick to my pillow and I wake up looking amazing. Can’t beat the price either, it’s a total win-win!

This was my first venture into Yehwadam and I’m very happy so far. Two out of the three products I would purchase with my own money (Revitalizing Moisture Fluid & Revitalizing Moisturizing Sleeping Pack) and I’m certainly interested in trying more from the brand. If you’ve used any products from Yehwadam, I would love to hear your thoughts on them!

Till next time beauties ✌

*PR samples were generously provided for editorial consideration. As always, all opionions are my own.

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