How to treat mom this mother's day

How to treat mom this mother's day

Mother's day is a holiday celebrated all over the world. It started in the late 19th century as a day where people honor the brave and loving women of  society. Traditionally, children give cake or carnations on mother's day, but the trend shifted to other ways of celebrating the holiday. 

I personally believe that making memories and shared experiences are the best gifts we can give to our mom. It's a better way of showing our love and appreciation. Here are some tips on how you can treat mom this mother's day.

1. Salon treatment

When was the last time your mom went to the salon and did something for herself? She's too busy doing her work, chores, and other daily activities. Do her a favor and take to her to the salon. She'll surely love the fact that you acknowledge her "motherly" needs.

Here are some mother's day salon promos:

• Ystilo Salon Hair and Make-up Mother's day discounts
• Tony & Jackey Mother's day Madness
• Pink Parlour Love for Mom Promo
• Emphasis Salon Mother's day special
• Posh Nails Mother's day special

2. Tea time

Almost all moms love tea, coffee, and pastries. Go out with mom and let her unwind from the daily stressors in life. Treat your mom to a great café and order her favorite drink. This strengthens your bond and gives her time to relax.

3. Spa/Massage

Moms also love having a hot stone massage after a tiring week. You can also treat her to a spa so she can pamper herself to a different level.


4. Go out or travel

We all do need a break from work, even our moms need to go out and enjoy the luxuries of life once in a while. Go out, have a picnic, or travel. She will surely love the idea especially if you don't go out often.  

Bottom line: Do things together, capture memories, and show her how much you love her.

List of Baguio City Gyms

Best Gyms in Baguio City

People go to the gym for health and aesthetic reasons. Gyms and fitness centers are also effective and a quick fix for the upcoming summer vacation. Here's a helpful list of Baguio City gyms you might want to consider.

Top two gyms in Baguio city

1. Fitness Edge Health and Fitness Club

Fitness Edge is conveniently located at SM City Baguio. It is equipped with lots of machines and equipment that members could use. Their equipment are new and are maintained in good condition. They also have certified fitness trainers and different programs to choose from. The gym also offers different dance classes - a major advantage over other gyms. If you're into zumba and other fitness classes, then Fitness Edge is the ideal gym for you.

• Address: 3rd Floor Sunset Deck Terrace of SM City Baguio
• Contact no: (074) 446-8892 or 0920-952-6454
• Price rates:
• Walk-in: Php 160
• One month: Php 1,725
• Monthly Unlimited: Php 2,725
• One year regular membership: 3,250
• Fitness Edge website

2. Shape Up Boxing Gym

Shape Up Boxing gym is one of the best gyms in town. Even though the membership fees look pricey, all members already have the privilege of unlimited sauna, shower, and free locker use. It has the most number of machines, equipment, and weights that you wouldn't usually see on other gyms.

Plus, the size of the gym is 2-3 times larger compared to the others that is why the gym is not too crowded - which is preferred by many clients. Their machines and equipment are also well maintained. It is where the famous Manny Pacquio train when he's in town. If you're into boxing, then Shape Up gym is the ideal gym for you.

• Address: 2nd Floor Cooyeesan Hotel Plaza, Naguillan Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0926-796-1159
• Price rates:(50% discount for students except walk-in)
• Walk-in: Php 200
• Monthly (Gym) : Php 2,800
• Monthly (Boxing): Php 1,120
• Shape Up Boxing Gym website

List of Other Gyms in Baguio City

1. Altitude Gym

• Address: 2nd Floor Mt. Crest Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City
• Altitude Gym website

2. Endless Gym & Fitness Center

• Address: 3rd Floor Porta Vaga Mall, Session Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: (074) 446-9516 or 0921-453-5483
• Price rates:
• Gym walk-in: Php 85
• Cardio-Gym walk in: Php 130
• Endless Gym website

3. Ezer Gym

• Address: C&A Dormitory, Caguioa Street, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0929-111-9575
• Ezer Gym website

4. FitWorks Gym

• Address: Easter College, Guisad, Baguio CIty

5. JRJ Powerhouse Fitness Gym

• Address: 115 Bonifacio Street, Baguio City
• Contact no: (074) 304-3187
• No website available

6. Lakay Central Gym (MMA)

• Address: 3rd Floor Aoyong Building, Kayang Street, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0918-286-0878
• Team Lakay MMA website

7. Muscle & Wellness Gym and Massage

• Address: Camp 7, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0925-807-1572
• Muscle & Wellness Gym website

8. Phoenix Physical Fitness Gym

• Address1: 3rd Floor Favis Building, Carino Street, Baguio City
• Contact no1: (074) 304-4013
• Address2: 4th Floor Anita Sy Building, Bonifacio Street Baguio City
• Contact no2: (074) 304-3187

9. Royale Fitness Hub

• Address: Crown Legacy Hotel, Kisad Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: N/A

10. Stallion Fitness Gym

• Address: 138 Session Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: (074) 304-4970
• No website available

11. Tri Fit Fitness Studio

• Address: Nevada Square, Loakan Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0922-805-6479
• Tri Fit Fitness Studio website

12. Tribal Submission MMA Gym

• Address: Military Cut-off, Baguio City
• Contact no: N/A
• Tribal Submission MMA website

13. MJ Fitness Center

• Address: #2 Janelco Building, Rimando Road
• Contact no: N/A
• Membership fee: 300 Pesos per month (Lifetime Membership also available)

14. Tauruz Fitness Gym

• Address: Rm 501 La Azotea Bldg, Session Road Baguio City
• Contact no: 0915 995 2059
• Tauruz Fitness Gym Baguio City website

New Cafe & Restaurants in Baguio City

New Cafe & Restaurants in Baguio City

Tired of going to same café or restaurant? Try these new café/restaurants in Baguio for a brand new and fulfilling dining experience.

1. Pamana - Hawaiian Barbeque - Tsokolateria 

The three restaurants are built under new management, located in the previous Barrio Fiesta near SM City Baguio. Pamana and Hawaiian Barbeque features traditional Filipino cuisine with a touch of fine dining. A piece of advice, their food is a bit more expensive compared to other restaurants in Baguio but is worth the try. Here's a glimpse of the food at Pamana - Hawaiian Barbeque.

Photo by: Geralyn Bulao

Tsokolateria is also under the same management, they have a creative garden theme that customers will surely love. Their food is also a bit pricey but they do have drinks good for 2-4 persons. I do recommend the choco-barako for coffee lovers, but those with a sweet-tooth would most likely enjoy the fondue and churros.



Photos by: Nikka Serapio

2. Café by the Ruins Dua

The café do serve authentic cordilleran dishes that tourists would surely love. They also serve fresh and popular Baguio goods like strawberries and veggies. "Dua" denotes that its the second branch which is located in Upper Session road, Baguio City. Café by the Ruins Dua also features artworks like paintings, drawings, and photographs to keep their customers entertained while they wait for their food.

Photo from Café by the Ruins Dua

  

3. Elements Buffet

If you're a certified food lover, then Elements Buffet is a great restaurant you can try. I'm not really a fan of buffets but I did enjoy their food and service. Plus, their kitchen is clean not like other buffets in Baguio that I know of. I have tried their breakfast and merienda buffet and are certainly worth the price.

It's the newest buffet resto in town that offers the following:

• Daily Breakfast Buffet: Php 380
• Merienda Buffet: Php 180
• Weekday Dinner Buffet: Php 680
• Weekend Dinner Buffet: Php 880
• Sunday Lunch Buffet: Php 880

Tip: Go on weekdays :)

4. Ozark Diner

Ozark Diner serve American cuisine which just started late last year and they . It's a small restaurant with a humble and cozy ambiance. The owner/head chef is very friendly and takes note of the customer's feedbacks. Their food is great and the price is relatively okay. Try their dark beer cheesecake it's one of their specialties.

  

5. Patch Café

Patch café is a new café loved by most Baguio residents. They serve affordable breakfast, Filipino cuisine, burger, pizza, sandwich, and pastries. You can find Patch café along Upper Session road, near SM City Baguio. I do recommend their burger, pasta, and pastries.





List of Spa Salons in Baguio City

Spa Salons in Baguio City

Scheduling a spa session is perfect for the weekends, holidays, vacations, or a simple day-off. There are lots of spa salons in Baguio City that you can go to. Here's a list of Baguio city spa to help you get started. Enjoy!

Must Try Spas in Baguio

1. North Haven Spa

North Haven spa has a Cordilleran inspired design and is one of the most loved spa in Baguio City. The main branch is located at Ferguson road while the other is conveniently located near SM Baguio. Both offer quality services and treatments, but I do prefer the main branch because of the ambiance and the scenery. 

Photos by Geralyn Bulao

Customers will surely love the spa treatments from North Haven, plus they have complete facilities with clean rooms, sauna, and shower. It is probably the largest spa center in town. Their spa treatment are a bit expensive but is worth the price.

Go to North Haven Spa Services and Pricelist. Click on the link to check out the services they offer and their pricelist.

2. Nagomi Spa

Nagomi Spa is a Japanese inspired spa with a large and cozy ambiance. They do offer affordable spa, massage, and aesthetic services. It comes second on the list because of the range of services, the place, and the quality of spa treatments. Their sauna room is larger than North Haven's and they also offer more refreshments. 

Photo from Nagomi website

Here's a photo of their hallway.

Go to Nagomi Spa Services and Pricelist. Click on the link to check out the services they offer and their pricelist.

3. Romanelle Spa

Romanelle Spa is an oriental facial center and wellness spa. They offer the latest spa and facial treatments. Ladies would surely love the spa since they also offer hair treatments, wart removal, waxing, makeup and other aesthetic services. Customers will have a fulfilling relaxation experience with Romanelle spa which is located at Upper Bonifacio street. Most of their services are affordable except for the latest facial treatments that they offer.

4. La Casa Bianca Spa (Formerly PNKY)

La Casa Bianca is another great place to go to in Baguio City which has a hotel, spa, and cafe. It is also one of the most visited spa in Baguio because of the affordable spa treatments and the nearby cafe. The spa is located along Leonard Wood Road and is near other Baguio tourist spots. They offer affordable yet quality spa, massage, skin, slimming, and aesthetic treatments. 

5. Momsie Kitty Spa and Slimming Salon

The Momsie Kitty spa is another favorite of Baguio residents which has a fun and creative Hello Kitty design. They offer basic spa services and slimming treatments. It's a complete salon that also offers aesthetic services like waxing, eyelash perming, and extensions. Momsie Kitty spa is located along Military Cut Off, Kenon Road. They do have an event hall to cater for bridal showers, christening, birthdays, and other special events. Momsie Kitty Spa is certainly one of the must try spa in Baguio.

Photo from Momsie Kitty Spa

Other Spas in Baguio

There are also other spas which are conveniently located in town that you can try:

Himaya Spa

• Legarda Road, Baguio City
• Contact no: 0932 406 9738

Spa de Soleil

• Abanao Ext., Rizal Monument, Baguio City
• Contact no: (074) 424-8451 or 0928 434 3577

Bellfrei Spa

• SM City Baguio branch and Technohub Ayala Camp John Hay

Dermcare Wellness & Spa

• SM City Baguio branch and Technohub Ayala Camp John Hay
• SM City Baguio contact no: 0932 889 6701

Green Wealth Gold Spa

• 4th Floor Porta Vaga Mall, Session Road Baguio City