Navigating life as a young adult can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re doing it on your own. Whether you’re living away from home for college or simply challenging yourself to live independently, you’ll find yourself facing many chores and shouldering many responsibilities as grown-ups do. But before you fret, here’s a list of adulting tasks that you can easily complete with the help of budget-friendly services at SM Malls.
Doing your laundry
Reading fabric labels, separating the white clothes from the colored ones, choosing the right detergent and fabric conditioner—there are so many things that you need to keep in mind when doing the laundry. Whether you don’t have enough time or simply can’t figure out how to do the laundry properly, you can just opt to avail the services of laundry shops like Mister Labada in SM City Iloilo. Their rates start at P45 per kilo for basic clothes, and their services include washing, drying, and folding already.
Repairing your items
Did the sole of your favorite sneakers get detached? Do you need to replace the handle or zipper of your bags? If sewing or putting things back together using super glue isn’t exactly your forte, you can let Mr. Quickie save you from the hassle instead. Present your SMAC or SMAC Prestige Card at Mr. Quickie to get a 10% discount on service transactions worth at least P300. This promo is available until March 31, 2023 at selected SM Branches of Mr. Quickie.
Obtaining a government ID
There are many essential transactions that require a valid government ID, including opening a bank account or registering to vote. The process of getting the PHLPOST Postal Identity Card is one of the easiest and most convenient among all government IDs, and it will only cost you P504. Make sure you
bring two copies of your duly-accomplished Postal ID application form and the original copy and photocopy of the following documents: a proof of identity like your birth certificate, marriage certificate for married women, and a proof of address like a Barangay Certificate of Residency or utility bill.
If you need your Postal ID ASAP, you can even pay an additional fee of P150 for rush processing. Simply visit PHLPOST offices at select SM malls now to get yours.
Setting medical appointments
Getting health care may feel intimidating to adulting newbies, both in terms of price and process. Since prevention is always better than cure, you should never miss getting certain
routine medical checkups like an annual physical exam, blood sugar test to check for diabetes, colorectal cancer screening, and dental checkup. For women, getting a mammogram and cervical cancer screening is also a must.
To help you get used to setting medical appointments and navigating medical care, you can start with something as simple as dental consultations or cleaning first. At DentSpec in SM City Cebu, you can avail of basic treatments like dental consultation for only P500, cleaning for P900 to P3,000, and simple extraction for P900 to P3,000 as well. You can also get Periapical Xray for P500 and Tooth filling for P900 to P3,000 per surface.
Prepping a meal plan
Adulting on a budget requires you to plan every expense you need to make, and that includes your meals. To help you save more money, always be on the lookout for promos and consider opting for meal sets or bundles like the Solo, Grilled, and Healthy plates that you can get at 30% off on all Mondays of July and August at
Kenny Rogers in SM City Bacoor. Enjoy this promo when you order via Kenny Rogers’ hotline at 8-555-9000 or
website.
Getting your driver’s license
Having a driver’s license is important to get you places, but you need to prove that you’re qualified to be on the road in order to get one. For
new license applications, you need to be at least 17 years old, have a Student-Driver’s Permit valid for at least one month from issuance, attended and passed the Practical Driving Course from LTO-accredited centers, be physically and mentally fit to operate a vehicle, do not have any unsettled traffic violations, and passed the Automated Theoretical Examination and Practical Driving Test.
For only P3,850, you can already get your TDC (Theoretical Driving Course) for 15 hours and your LTO Student License with Medical at Azb88 Driving School in SM Seaside City Cebu.
Find more money-saving deals that will make your adulting journey easier at SM Malls nationwide. For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the
SM Deals site or download the
SM Malls Online app!
