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Small Everyday Comforts 🌿

Hi Hilom Fam! 👋 Some things do not change your whole life. They just make a hot commute more bearable. Or help an old book find someone new. Sometimes, that is already enough.

Large white foldable Sothing handheld cooling fan

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This Giant Foldable Fan Is Ready for the Philippine Heat

There are ordinary handheld fans. And then there is this nine-inch Sothing Cooling Fan that looks ready to fight the entire Philippine summer. 💨 Available…

There are ordinary handheld fans. And then there is this nine-inch Sothing Cooling Fan that looks ready to fight the entire Philippine summer. 💨 Available from The Nest Manila, the rechargeable fan has a built-in cooling plate, adjustable wind speeds, automatic oscillation, and a battery that can last up to 16 hours. It can also be folded and placed on a desk when your arm finally gets tired. It is part desk fan, part commute companion, and possibly the closest thing to carrying your own tiny air conditioner.

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Papemelroti Take a Book, Leave a Book corner at SM City Fairview

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Leave a Book, Find Your Next Favorite

A book sitting untouched on your shelf might be exactly what another reader has been looking for. 📖 Papemelroti has opened another “Take a Book, Leave a Book”…

A book sitting untouched on your shelf might be exactly what another reader has been looking for. 📖 Papemelroti has opened another “Take a Book, Leave a Book” corner at SM City Fairview. Readers can bring a book they have finished and exchange it for another title waiting on the shelf. There are now eight of these corners in different locations. It is a simple way to share stories, reduce waste, and give well-loved books a chance to be read again. No complicated membership. Just readers leaving something behind for the next reader.

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May you find one small thing today that makes everything feel a little lighter.