Win a Kitchen Showcase from Electrolux

UPDATE: The deadline for submission of entries is on Dec. 11, 2011!

Have you ever imagined your kitchen having a brand new coffee maker, microwave oven, electric cooking range and a spanking 3-door refrigerator?

In your dreams?

Actually, what if I tell you that you might get all of these and more with just a simple video of you and your friends singing or interpreting a classic TV commercial jingle?

It could actually happen this Christmas and it’s not Santa Clause who’ll gonna give all these cool gifts to you--- It’s the friendly Electrolux man who will knock on your door with special Christmas surprises just for you? Here's how you can make that happen!

The popular Electrolux "Knock On Your Door" jingle is back! It's fun, catchy and will have you singing along! Have some fun with us by singing your own version by yourself, or with family and friends! Take a video and share it with everyone. Who knows – it could become viral!

STEP 1 Like The Little White Book page on Facebook and click on the Knock on Your Door Video Challenge tab. Listen and learn the Knock On Your Door jingle. You can also find it on the ElectroluxPH YouTube account as well as electroluxman.com for download.

STEP 2 Come up with your very own rendition of the jingle in the most creative way you can think of. Then, take a video of your production.

STEP 3 Visit electroluxman.com and register online by providing your contact information and uploading your video from November 3 to December 11, 2011. Video entries (in 3gp or mp4 format) must be of a minimum length of 30 seconds and a maximum length of 2 minutes, not exceeding 20MB.

STEP 4 Kindly indicated me, Richard Mamuyac, as the one who referred you to the promo because I will be giving away a special gift pack to one to the first twenty (20) entry senders.  Please send an email to ferdie.bondoy@grey.com and astig316@yahoo.com indicating your name and contact info, file name of your video entry and this line: Referred by Richard Mamuyac of www.mapanghingikaba.blogspot.com to be eligible to the special raffle.

STEP 5. Go back to the Knock on Your Door Video Challenge tab on the The Little White Book Facebook page and like your favorite entries among the Top 10. 

HOW TO WIN!

Judging of entries will happen on December 12, 2011, 1:00-4:00pm at the Electrolux main office. The criteria of judging are as follows:    45%    Creativity and Originality   35%    Presentation of the "Knock On Your Door" theme     20%    Production Value (e.g. props, costumes, effects, etc.)

WHAT YOU'LL WIN!

Two winners will be chosen as winners of a special Electrolux Christmas Kitchen Surprise and gift certificates from Magnolia and Monterey. Winners will be announced on The Little White Book and will be notified via phone call, e-mail and registered mail.

MEETING THE ELECTROLUX MAN!

The Electrolux Man and his team will personally visit the homes of winners residing in the Metro Manila area to award the prizes. The date and time of the home visit will be pre-scheduled with each winner and will occur within 60 days from receipt of notification. So sing along with us this Christmas season and show us what you've got! Who knows – we may be knocking on your door soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to sing on my own or can I lip synch along with the jingle?

A: You can sing the jingle yourself either acapella or with accompaniment. You can also opt to sing along with the jingle or lip synch it. In addition, you can choreograph a dance or create a skit too. It's totally up to you. Go ahead – let your creativity show!

Q: How many people can appear in the video? Can I use props or special effects in my video?

A: A minimum of one person needs to appear in the video but you can choose to have as many people as you'd like appear in it. Yes, you can use props and effects in the video too.

Q: Can I submit more than one video?

A: You may register as many videos as you want. In the event that the winning video is registered to more than one name, the person who submits the video first will be considered the recipient of the prize.

Q: Who can join the Knock On Your Door Video Challenge?

A: This contest is open to all creative minds and talented performers, both amateur and professional, nationwide.

Q: What's the criteria for judging the winning videos?

A: The criteria are as follows:

Creativity and Originality – 45%   

Creativity and originality make up the largest percentage of our criteria for judging the winning videos. We want to see how creative and original you can get with the Knock On Your Door jingle. Feel free to make a script for a skit, a dance production number or whatever else you might think of. We want to see the terrific ideas you have.

Presentation of the "Knock On Your Door" theme – 35%

The Electrolux Man is back! Tell a story about the return of the Electrolux Man who's come to bring everyone cheer this Christmastime. We want to see how you'll interpret the Knock On Your Door story in your own way.

Production Value – 20%

When making your video, feel free to make a production of it. Use props, costumes and effects that will help tell your story.

Q: What prizes will the winners get?

A: Each of the two winners will receive an Electrolux Christmas Kitchen Surprise comprised of the following appliances:

(1) Unit ECM2000 Coffee Maker

(1) Unit EMM2009W Microwave Oven

(1) Unit EKM5541 Electric Cooking Range

(1) Unit ETB2603 Three Door Refrigerator

Q: What if a winner resides outside of Metro Manila? How will he or she receive his/her prizes?

A: If a chosen winner happens to be residing outside the Metro Manila area, the prize package will be delivered to the winner's home by the logistics company servicing Electrolux in their area. The delivery of prizes will occur within 60 days from receipt of notification.

Important:

Winners must present 2 valid IDs (SSS, Driver’s License or other government-issued ID) and a copy of the registered mail/e-mail in order to claim their prizes. Employees of Electrolux Philippines and its agencies including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.


Here's the lyrics of the jingle if you want to sing it in acapella:  

"I'm gonna knock on your door
Ring on your bell
Tap on your window too
I'm back to give you much more
When you open the door
I'm your friendly Electrolux man." 

For inspiration and ideas for your entry, you can check this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6tuJYT-rK4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Gingersnap's Warehouse Sale 2011

Gingersnap fans, here's the good news you've been waiting for!

The much-awaited Gingersnap's Warehouse Sale 2010 is already ongoing until September 25, 2011.

My wife is a fan of the brand 'coz she loves the style and fit of the preggy outfits of GS when she was still carrying our little Charles in her tummy. This year, it will be "all Charles" clothes once we invade their warehouse maybe this weekend if our sked will allow us. But we just hope that there will be more items for boys. In the recent summer sale, we only manage to get a couple of shirt. Lucky for those who has baby girls since they have a wide-range of great clothing to choose from.

What makes us excited about the sale? Check the prices of the GS items at malls like SM. They are a bit pricey because of the quality and designs. Maganda naman talaga. In their annual sale, you can get items below P100 that still looks it is worth a thousand pesos. I have no reason to exaggerate nor to hard sell GS since I don't know anyone working in their company. It's just our way of spreading the good news to all moms and dads out their who are looking for better cloths at lower prices and also for those soon-to-be-parents and not yet parents in search for good gifts for the coming holidays.

TIP: If you want the items to look that you got them from a GS store or from the mall, buy GS gift boxes (there are diff. designs to choose from) that are also sold at the warehouse at Php 30 each. Price is based from our last year's visit.

Attached is the map going to the Gingersnap Warehouse. They are open from 8 am to 4 pm. Their address is Warehouse 19, Armal Compound 2, M.Eusebio Ave., San Miguel, Pasig City Call 570-9272 to 76 / 570-9278 to 81 for more information :-)

Get Proactiv and a Chance to Watch American Idol Tour

 

A big event will be happening in Manila next month and we can already hear the drum rolls.

The American Idol Live Tour 2011 will be held at the Big Dome and Pinoy avid fans of the hit show can't wait to see reigning champion Scotty McCreery and batch mates which includes Filipina Thia Megia. Well, here's a good news to their fans: you can actually watch this big concert for FREE. Yes, you heard me right, folks.

Proactiv Solution, the #1 anti acne system in America with 15 million users all over the world has a cool promotion.  Just buy a Proactiv kit and get a chance to win FREE Reserved-seat tickets to AI concert the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 20, 2011.  How's that for an offer. You'll not only gonna have a clear and acne-free skin, you'll also be able to see your idols live. 

Each Proactiv kit contains the following:

Step 1-Renewing Cleanser
Step 2-Revitalizing Toner
Step 3-Repairing Treatment, and Free Refining Mask. Proactiv Solution is guaranteed to work for you: first, to treat your pimples now and second, to prevent future breakouts--- or you get your money back!

Everyone wants to have a great looking skin because it not only boost one's confidence but it also shows that you are taking care of your self. Thousands all over the world have shared their stories about the great wonder that is Proactiv.

In this case, Proactiv Solutions will be like your 2-in-1 ticket to great looking skin and to the hottest event in town.  The grand winner will win two (2) Lower Box regular tickets worth Php 5,810.00 each plus three consolation prize winners of two (2) Upper Box B tickets each.  Proactiv is not a sponsor of the event.  The tickets were directly purchased from Ticketnet, official ticketing agent of the concert.


Here's the complete mechanics for those interested to avail of this promotion:

1. Buy Proactiv kit from any of the participating outlets from August 20-September 9, 2011.
        a.  Proactiv Online Shop – my.proactiv.com.ph
        b.  Proactiv Hotline – 729-2222 or 1-800-8-729-8888
        c.  Proactiv Mall Kiosks (Glorietta, Trinoma, Robinsons, Galleria, Marquee Mall, Alphaland 
             Southgate Mall, Shoppes @Victoria Timog, and Il Terrazzo Mall.)
        d.  Selected SM Department Stores (SM Megamall, SM Makati, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of
             Asia, and SM Cubao)

2.  If you buy Proactiv at the mall kiosks or at SM Department stores, be sure to fill-out the Official Raffle Entry form and submit this to the Proactiv Promodiser on duty.

3.  Only purchases from August 20-September 9 are eligible to be considered in the raffle. Each Proactiv 30-day kit is equivalent to 1 raffle entry, and each Proactiv 60-day kit is equivalent to 2 raffle entries. Electronic raffle will commence on September 13 in the presence of FDA official, and winner will be notified immediately via email and phone call.

4.  You must keep the Official Receipt of your purchase because you will need to show this upon claiming. Deadline for claiming is September 19, 2011.

FREE invites to Mang Inasal Bloggers Night

Do you love food and music and blogs about your adventures?

If you say yes, here's an invitation that is surely hard to resist: Mang Inasal Bloggers Night at Teatrino Promenade, Greenhills on August 1, 2011 (5pm to 9 pm).

We love Mang Inasal for providing us quality Filipino food at affordable prices. But now, you’ll have two new reasons to love Mang Inasal even more!

Mang Inasal will be launching two great campaigns:

I Love OPM: The Mang Inasal Mang Aawit Launch
I love the Asus Transformers Promo


What to expect that night:

a. Jamming/ Videoke Sessions with Artists/ Bloggers
b. Table Rotation (Interviews and Socialization)
c. Games, Trivia, and Raffles
d. Preview to the music of the Mang Inasal Mang Aawit

Now, aside from the great food that will be serve, you'll have a chance to meet and greet and witness the wonderful talents of up-and-coming and established OPM artists that will sure rock the house. 

If you're a blogger and is interested to join the fun, just leave a comment below with your name, URL and email address.  Our friends from Mang Insal will send invites any time soon. So sign up na, now na!

The Yahoo Puple Hunt is on!

How time flies. If it wasn’t for my niece asking if she could borrow a mono block chair that she’ll use in their graduation rites practice, I’ll still find it hard to believe that it’s already March. To think I still have a wrapped Christmas present lying on my table because one of my godson did not visit me last December. But no one can stop summer time from coming!

Some of you might have already booked flights to Boracay or other great destinations in the South but I want to make vacation time more productive by spending more time browsing the net and YMs, listening to radio, watching TV, going to the Trinoma and watch out for Hyundai cars passing by the street.

Don't you ever call me a bum if I do it for the next 5 weeks because I will be doing all these things to get a chance to win a brand new car and other exciting prizes. You still don't believe me? You might haven't heard of the Yahoo Purple Hunt 2.0 launched just a few days ago?

WARNING: Joining the contest might ruin your plan and schedule until April 17--- dates with BF/ GF and BFFs, eating habits, movie marathon with friends, Senakulo acting commitment, trip to Splash Island, and what ever stuff you have in mind. But it's worth it for the chance of winning a brand new car. Just ask Calvin Galgana.

Yes, I was that guy on Wish Ko Lang

I should have written about this last week but opted not because I am not sure if my readers are interested about my Wish Ko Lang experience.

But you know what, it's already almost a week since the show's Valentine's episode was aired and I still receive questions from friends and relatives via email, FB, and text messages if the couple featured on Wish Ko lang last Saturday was really me and Leah.

Allow me to do first the ala-Piolo Pascual pause and look in the sky gesture before confessing on The Buzz that KC is his GF... ahhh, yes. It was indeed us on Wish Ko Lang.

I know it did occur to me in the past the idea of having my wish come true courtesy of shows like the one being hosted by Ms. Vicky Morales but to have it come true...oh common! But it did, and in front of the Kapuso nation we shared our love story and a wish was granted on that very memorable 12th of February 2011.

Well, I know that if you're reading this post, you are a Mapanghingi like me so I just want to share how I was able to have my story on TV. It all started exactly a week before heart's day this year. My wife found out that her diamond necklace, the one we got from our first Valentine's date five years ago when we joined 99 other couples in kissing in public simultaneously during the Close-Up Lovapalooza event.

My wife was so upset for days not only because of the value of the necklace but also the sentimental reason behind it. So, the moment I got into our office last two Wednesdays ago, I tried eBay, Sulit, AyosDito and other online shopping sites to find a possible replacement. But the prices will definitely make me limping until the next payday if I dare purchase a new one.

Then I saw an message update from GMA News since I am subscribed to them and someone from my credit card company called me through my cellphone so I got to hear my ring tone "Last Resort" by Paparoach. GMA + Last Ressort = Wish Ko Lang?

In the next few minutes, I was composing a letter to the said program (wishkolang@gmanetwork.com). It was just a brief 4-paragraph letter that ends like, "Hindi ko man maibalik ang nawalang necklace ng asawa ko, maibalik ko man lang ang ngiti sa kanyang mukha ngayong Valentine's day"

Apologies, I won't be able to tell you what happens next or how GMA contacted me to preserve the secrecy of their process in selecting stories to be featured in their show.

What I can tell you is to write and send Wish Ko Lang your story and that something that you really wanted all your life, whether it's for your self or a love one, friend or even a stranger. The people who will read your story are just as ordinary as we are. They can feel the call of your heart, after all they're from the
network.

I think, when they read my letter, they felt the sadness and hope of a husband who just want to make his wife happy. I did not asked for a kabuhayan showcase or a scholarship grant for our child or even a replacement for the lost necklace. I just want a little help to have a memorable date. To ride in a hot air balloon is something I can only see in my dreams and it did come true.

They did not only gave my wife a new diamond necklace but I believe she also felt in a way how I love her so much that I'll do anything to make her happy --- like being a B-actor for a day for the taping of the show (Ansarap din palang maging artista paminsan-minsan hehe).

Valentine Contests 2011

A calendar is one of the most essential but often neglected tool of a working man. If you tell me today that it is already February, I might give my signature twisted eyebrow gesture and say, "Are you kidding me?" Good thing, I have three calendars in my cubicle plus another one in my cellphone to tell me that it's valid.

You see, that's how important calendars are to me. That's why I feel bad to let go of calendars feeling a little guilty that after a year of service, it's bye bye to them. But I keep some calendars with "special markings" due to sentimental considerations.

Looking at my desk calendar right now, I can see that I still don't have any decent wife for me and my wife come the 14th. Hmmm... this is not good since as early as January, she told me that she already have a gift in mind for me on Heart's day. Ka-guilty naman.

Anyways, while I'm still googling for possible places to be on Valentine's day, which falls on a Monday this year and always on a payday, I want to share to my readers some Valentine's contest that everyone can join. Good luck to all the gentlemen out there and I do hope that your GFs and wifeys will be happy with whatever you have prepared for them. I'm sure they won't mind if you just won the dinner date or the flowers you'll give them. Katas din yata ng pagmamahal ang mga 'yan :-)

Win a dinner date from Gelatone.

Win Php 5000 from Endure's Love Photo Contest

Win a box of three red roses to be sent to your love one from LBC Express

Win beauty products and other stuff by joining Who is your Crush? Make them Blush contest.

Win tickets to Martin Nievera and Sarah Geronimo's What Love Is Valentine Concert.

Win special gift packs from BLUED Valentine's Contest

Win cool prizes from www.dashashash.com's Valentine's giveaways!

I will add more on this post as soon as I stumble upon more Valentine's contest.