One of the interesting things about the Philippines is the Sari Sari store. It's essentially a little mini-mart (slightly more rustic). They are privately owned by families and carry everything 
from laundry detergent to soft drinks. All the items are sold in singles. Your can buy a stick of gum, one tablet of Tylenol, a single packet of Tide, etc. This is actually how lots of stores sell things in the Philippines, even the large grocery stores. It blows my mind that you can buy a single serving of instant coffee and one Band Aid. Americans are into buying in bulk, not here. The sad things is that families here can only afford to buy what's immediately necessary. There is no "stocking up" done in the P.I. Anyway, the Sari Sari stores have been around forever and have changed with the times. I captured a picture of a very nice Sari Sari in Boracay just to show Mr. Kevin.
from laundry detergent to soft drinks. All the items are sold in singles. Your can buy a stick of gum, one tablet of Tylenol, a single packet of Tide, etc. This is actually how lots of stores sell things in the Philippines, even the large grocery stores. It blows my mind that you can buy a single serving of instant coffee and one Band Aid. Americans are into buying in bulk, not here. The sad things is that families here can only afford to buy what's immediately necessary. There is no "stocking up" done in the P.I. Anyway, the Sari Sari stores have been around forever and have changed with the times. I captured a picture of a very nice Sari Sari in Boracay just to show Mr. Kevin. 
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