A Wais Guide to Treating Yourself Better this Mother’s Month

Happy Mother’s Day! This May, we’re celebrating you, the “CEOs” of the household: the one who keeps everything running and makes life at home work like clockwork.

Being “wais” this Mother’s Month isn’t just about spending less. It’s about getting more out of what you already spend. Even with rising prices, you can still make room for little treats and meaningful rewards just by being smarter with your budget and the rewards you already have.

If you shop at SM Store or SM Markets, chances are you have a SMAC and/or the SMAC&SHOP app. The key is simply using it well, so your everyday spending turns into bigger savings and more rewarding ways to celebrate yourself this Mother’s Day. Here’s how to make your SMAC work harder for you:

1. Treat your points like actual cash

The best thing about your SMAC Points is that 1 SMAC Point = 1 Peso. 

Think of it as “extra” you can use to give yourself a little more this Mother’s Month. Use your points to cover everyday essentials like groceries at SM Markets so you can free up your budget for something special, like that new pair of shoes at SM Store. It’s essentially "found money" that helps you treat yourself without stretching your budget.

2. Time your big buys with the 3-Day Sale

We all know the excitement of SM Store’s 3-Day Sale. If you’ve been planning a bigger purchase for yourself or the home like a new air fryer or something you’ve been putting off like a pair of nice shoes, this is the best time to go for it.

On top of sale discounts, SMAC members get an extra 10% off every Saturday and Sunday, while SMAC Prestige members enjoy an additional 10% off starting Fridays. That’s more savings layered on top of already great deals, so your budget stretches further without extra effort.

3. Use the app to skip the guesswork

If you haven’t downloaded the SMAC&SHOP app yet, this is your sign. Instead of wondering how many points you have at checkout, you can check your balance instantly and see what you can already use for your next purchase. You can also shop online and have items delivered straight to you.

And if you’re shopping in-store, you can even pay using your SMAC QR, so you don’t have to dig through your bag while juggling everything else.

 

 

 

4. Don’t ignore the little rewards

Sometimes it’s the small things that make shopping feel easier.

Little extras like free gift wrapping might seem simple but they make a difference, especially during busy days. This Mother’s Month, you can get your gifts wrapped for free at SM Store with a minimum P250 spend using SMAC, or no minimum spend for SMAC Prestige members. It’s one less thing to worry about, so you can just focus on enjoying the moment.

And if there’s one thing to remember, it’s this: being “wais” isn’t about doing more. It’s about making what you already have go further. So instead of overthinking your budget, use what you already have to give yourself a little more this Mother’s Month. A stress-free way to treat yourself, with rewards that quietly stretch every peso a little further.

Not a member yet? You can get a SMAC for only P200 for a 5-year membership. Once you have your card be sure to link it to the SMAC&SHOP app so you can maximize every purchase.

Download and sign up on the SMAC&SHOP app to earn and pay with points using your SMAC QR, check your points balance, enjoy app-exclusive offers, and shop online. You can also win up to 1,000 SMAC points daily until May 10 when you play on the app.

SMAC is the leading retail loyalty program in the Philippines with over 4,000 partner stores nationwide. To know more about where you can use your SMAC, visit https://digiweb.smac.ph/partners.

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