Tuesday, August 20, 2013

What's In My Bag [Divisoria Shopping]?

For those who regularly read my blog, you know well how much I love thrift finds. And, going to Divisoria always excites me because I know I will be able to get some things that is more than my money's worth. :)

We went to Divisoria 2 weeks ago (well, not really Divisoria because to my surprise, the building burned down. Yeah, I am late with news because my TV isn't hooked up yet. Haha. So embarassing. You can just imagine my reaction when we got there!), and I was meaning to get this post up the night before. However, I had to get work done that night so that I did not have too much work load by the time we get back. But, I still thought it would be a good post, nevertheless, for those who don't know what to bring if they want to go Divisoria shopping (Well, technically, 168 Mall).

Pictured below is a few of the stuff that's in my bag. I will go through them one by one, beginning with those in the photo. Sorry I wasn't able to number them for easy reference, but, the items below are pretty easy to identify, so I don't think it would be much of a problem. :D


As you guys can see, I am bringing a big tote. If I did not have a little girl with me, it would have been a smaller bag, however, I had to bring along a few other baby stuff, hence, the big tote bag.
  1. Hand Sanitizer (on strap of bag) - 168 Mall is a really big place, and the only rest room I know of is located at the food court.There may be others, but that's the only rest room I am familiar with. So, there is really no access to water to wash hands and sanitize, so the next best thing to bring along is a hand sanitizer, especially I am with my little BabyLove who may touch unsanitary things once in a while. :)
  2. Bag Watch (on strap, beside my hand sanitizer) - Because we were a group, we tend to go separate ways once we get there. So, sometimes, we would just decide on a time we meet up again when we have to get lunch or go home. And because I don't like taking my phone out often when in a crowded place, I find the bag watch very useful to check the time. Plus, I don't have to rummage thru my big bag for my phone just to check the time. 
  3. Tissues - again, for sanitary purposes, especially for wiping off sweat. 
  4. Face Blotting Paper - Aside from sweat, I do like to blot off my slick, oily face. Haha! Though, due to my excitement, I never pulled this out my bag to use. Haha! But, it's still a good thing to take along.
  5. Lipstick/Lipgloss - For touch ups after eating. LoL! 
  6. Face Mist/Spray - It's the little spray bottle right at the bottom of my face blotting papers and lipglosses. It's the Celeteque Face Spray which I transferred to this bottle because the spray of this is better than the product's own. :D
  7. Wallet - need I say more? Haha
  8. Baby/Wet Wipes - Again, for sanitary purposes since access to the rest room is limited.
The following are additional items I brought that are not pictured.
  1. Eco Tote Bags - I mostly accumulated these from SM, and thought this was a wonderful time to re-use them. :D Well, for the first time, we did not need to buy an extra bag at 168 Mall to carry all our items in one place. We usually tend to buy extra BIG bags there to have all the items we bought in one big bag.
  2. Water Bottles - Just like the rest rooms, food stations are also not that many. Unlike the regular mall we know, food kiosks won't be found after every few stalls in 168 Mall, so if you get thirsty, it may take some time before you could buy a drink. It's a good thing to bring a water bottle for that. ;)
  3. Baby stuff like diapers, extra clothes, powder. You never know when the little one needs a change. :D
  4. Small face towel - Sanitary purposes as well. 
Well, that's just about it. I hope this helps and was somehow an interesting read. :D Let me know what you take with you to places like Divi or 168 Mall if you do go there. :) I'd love to know. If not, well, I just hope this was a good read for you or helps you in case you do plan to go.


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42 comments:

  1. I'm also love to stretch my dollar in any possible way. I love to buy stuff on clearance, always for looking some good deals and I always caring lip gloss anywhere I go, even inside the house heheheh.. We got a lot of things in common..:)

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    1. Why spend a fortune when we can get them for more than half the price, right? LoL!

      Yes, lipgloss are just right beside my desk, and when I feel like it, i just slather it on even if I'm not going out, and family members would wonder why I'm even wearing lipgloss. LoL.

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  2. Sis, you have a lot less stuff in your bag than me! Super bigat ng bag ko, I can't figure out why. I'm inspired to do another WIMB post soon! :D

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    1. Hahaha! when i go divi shopping, i carry way less, coz I am afraid it would attract "snatchers" or "bag slashers". At least, with just the essentials in my bag (my money in my pocket), they wouldn't get anything too valuable in my bag. Hahaha!

      Have you checked if you have coins sa bag, sis? Hahaha! Last time I noticed my bag was so heavy, I had a hell lotta coins in there! Almost a 100pesos worth. Haha!

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  3. that's a lot of stuff!
    its been decades i went to divisoria, missed shopping there

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    1. hahaha.. If I did not have my daughter, I wouldn't have that much. Not even wipes or hand sanitizers. LoL! But then, when I had a kid, I just had to bring all those stuff! xD it all changes when you have a son/daughter na. LoL

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  4. I haven't been to Divisoria for a long time now. Mommy and I were planning to visit the said place but we are really busy with the online shoppe.

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    1. I feel you, Daddy Allan. I know how tough it is handling an online shoppe.

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  5. I always visit Divisoria when I'm in Manila. My crystals supplier is in Tutuban.. :)

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    1. Haha. Same here. I always make it a point to go libot at Divi. Hehe.

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  6. next to the wallet and cellphone, my most important items would be the tissue and hand sanitizer. hihi...

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    1. Haha! So true. You never know when you need one.

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  7. Lip gloss is really a must for us girls noh? :) Maiwan na ang lahat, wag lang ang lippie and wallet! Hahah.

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    1. I agree, sis! Hahaha! I always make it a point na may lippie sa bag kahit dko man nagagamit. Haha! And most importantly, syempre, the wallet. LoL!

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  8. You just gave me an idea on what to post next. hihi,,

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    1. glad I helped you out! LoL! Now, I need an idea what to post next. xD

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  9. I love Divisoria, too bad I wasn't able to visit when I was back home. Aside from no budget to spend, eh I don't have time to leave the house because of my kids.

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    1. I only get to go when the family decides to. I only get to go once or twice a year, sometimes not even. LoL! :)

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  10. Having kids means having a lot in your bag when traveling around. And eco-bags are a must now too with more stores not using plastic bags anymore.

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    1. so true, Chin Chin. Most of the contents of my bag are for my lil' girl. Haha!

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  11. I am missing Divisoria a lot. And I realize it's almost a year the last time we've been there. I am so busy kasi and kahit gustuhin ko we can't go there anymore. I am planning to buy ribbons, buttons, fabrics etc. pa naman. I will make bows and headbands kasi sana for the shop. Un lang wala time.

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    1. Same here, Mayette. I only get to go very seldom. But, when I do, I go ga-ga and excited, every single time! LoL

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  12. I keep meaning to go to Divisoria because I hear of so many nice bargains but in the end just thinking about the trip there exhausts me hahaha I hope before the Holidays I'll push myself to go.

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    1. Oh, I feel you! LoL! I never go there myself. Only when I know someone goes, I tag along. LoL!

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  13. I heard Divisoria really had nice bargains but the cost of fare and hassle of going there (like being afraid of pick pockets which is told to be rampant specially during holidays) made me change my mind..always. Later on I would choose the convenience of nearby shops but I have been wanting to go there too..maybe if given a chance. :)

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    1. which is why i stick to an old looking bag to avoid attracting attention to pick pockets. when they see you have expensive looking bags, even if galing sa tiangge lang, they will think you have a lot of money. :)

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  14. Ooh, I would love to go there and buy stuff.

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  15. Good list and tip, thanks! :) I enjoy going to Divisoria, too. But I find it too far away from where I am. Unless, I really want to buy in bulk, I'd go.

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    1. Same here, Meikah. When my Dad drives us there, then we go. And when we are really up for some bargain shopping (I mean, who doesn't like that, right? Haha). I, too, live in the province and we only seldom go. :)

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  16. I easily get lost in Divisoria so I tag along with my colleagues when they go there hehehe...to make sure I can get home lol! When going there, all I bring is a small sling bag with just enough money, my compact powder, lip balm, tissue and comb and of course a shopping bag...oh and a folding umbrella if looks like it's going to rain.

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    1. haha.. i, too, if i were to commute there, I would definitely get lost. Haha. I know lang the place within divi/binondo. So we usually meet up at certain points there. But, going there alone, definitely not. haha!

      I also used to bring just a small, shabby bag, but since I had my daughter, the days of small bags have gone.

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  17. Akala ko you were going to show us the contents of your shopping bag AFTER shopping. hehe :) Haven't been to DIVI in at least a year. I wonder how the night market will fare.

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  18. i agree with the lip gloss. yan din di nawawala sa bag ko, hahaha! and face powder, too. hihi! us girls talaga noh?

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  19. a bag watch! it's the first time i've heard of such a thing but you're right, very useful siya if you travel in big groups and you don't usually wear a wrist watch too. saan ba siya nabibili?

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  20. I went to Divisoria a decade ago and I've been wanting to go there but sabi nga nila, it's too crowded. I'd love to haggle and to really find good buys like you guys did. I'm sure the trip was worth it!

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  21. I haven't been to that shopping mall as I don't stay in the Philipines but I'm sure there are many things to look at and buy over there.. it must have been a real fun shopping trip for you.

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  22. i think i will bring almost the same stuff you have ---emphasis on the big tote :) I haven't been there for awhile since my last experience was wayyyy too crowded for me.

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  23. Mura nga sa Divi kaya ang srap mamili dun. Antagal na din since last ako nagpunta dun wala na kasing oras kaya mejo nde pa ko nakakabalik ulit dun ehehe :)

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  24. it's been a decade since I visited Divisoria, would like to go there around Christmas..

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  25. I have been to 168 mall and I was not able to buy anything because I was overwhelmed. Ha! I am excited to see your haul.

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  26. My sister and I went on a Divisoria adventure a few weeks ago. I agree with you - these toiletries are necessities. Oh and finding a restroom was an adventure in itself.

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