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Where To Bring Plastics in Makati

September 11, 2019

Did you know that not all plastics can actually be recycled. For example super thin plastic bags are actually a pain to ecobrick, but I've been doing it because to prevent it from going to landfills . . .

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DIY Scandi Modern LEGO Party

August 27, 2019

After all the simple DIY birthday parties at home and in his favorite restaurant, for DiploBaby's 4th Birthday we planned a small party with his closest classmates at playschool and football to . . .

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Baby Parties Simplified

August 27, 2019

Here in the Philippines there is a practice of throwing big blow out parties for your kid's 1st, 5th and 7th birthday. We've never followed this. In fact I've never thrown Diplo Baby a big party. It's . . .

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Overnight Detox in Kasa Luntian, Tagaytay

April 18, 2019

UPDATE: This post can give you an idea of how Kasa Luntian rooms & facilities look, however Dr. Dale is not doing his detox in other locations. Please get in touch with him to find out where he . . .

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What’s E-waste and How to Dispose of it Responsibly?

April 4, 2019

NOVEMBER 2020 UPDATE: Since E-Waste Collection Drives are currently on hold due to the pandemic, I found another place to send your E-Waste: GLOBE PROJECT 1 PHONE. Usually they have drop of bins in . . .

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Where to Donate Stuff for Recycling in Manila: Tzu Chi Foundation

January 9, 2019

NOVEMBER 2020 PANDEMIC UPDATE: They have suspended free pick ups till further notice, So I recommend sending items via Lalamove (if it fits in a motorcycle) or Transportify if it fits a car or . . .

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Primea Dental Salcedo Makati

November 23, 2018

I feel really lucky that one of my best friends is a dentist and she is absolutely obsessed about teeth. I've never had a dentist THIS PASSIONATE about teeth. Introducing the lovely Doc. Laura Urzola . . .

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2 Comments · manila good to know

Why I attended the #PerksOfPinas Workshop

October 11, 2018

WE ARE AT THE RIGHT PLACE & TIME When I moved back to Manila around 2.5 years ago, I was shocked by the difference in the city. I wrote about it here. Who knew that repatriation, though . . .

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Where to Conveniently Donate Clothes In Manila

August 14, 2018

UPDATE: Some of the places below may not be currently doing free pickups or accepting donations due to the pandemic. Kindly call to confirm. If they are accepting but not doing pickups, I recommend . . .

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32 Comments · manila good to know

How to Re-use Paper For Packing

May 2, 2018

One of the skills I've learned as a trailing spouse or expat/diplo wife is how to declutter before a move. Moving our entire lives in increments of forty-foot containers is not as easy as it seems . . .

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Hello! I’m Ayessa, trailing spouse to a diplomat, mama to DiploBaby and DiploDog and founder of Declutter MNL. I love talking about how to achieve a minimaluxe lifestyle one step at a time.

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