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Friday, October 16, 2009

Warm Clothes for Sandy

Soon we'll be needing these:

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Printable Baby Shower Invitations

Baby Shower InvitationBaby Shower Invitations from Cards-411 are not only cheap but very unique too. You won't find any of their baby shower invites anywhere else. They are specially designed with new parents in mind. And although it could be your 2nd or 3rd baby, having a baby will always be as special as the first one.

The printable baby shower invitations are customizable too. You can upload a photo of the mom, change the color, font style and words to fit your requirements. And to those who just don't want to spend, http://www.cards-411.com also offers free baby shower invitations so you can celebrate your child's arrival in style.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Halloween Carnival at Shangrila Edsa Mall

halloween - trick or treat at shangrila mall

We're booked, thanks to my friend Lorna. Now we'll just have to figure out what costume Sandy will wear. We may be able to find some Gryffindor robes at SM Makati this weekend. If not, then DIY will be the best we can do.

Where: Shangrila Edsa Mall - Grand Atrium
How much: Php500 / kid
When: October 24, Saturday and October 25, Sunday | 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Monday, October 12, 2009

Manic Monday #185

What word describes you best?
Just one word? How about three? Stubborn. Vain. Perfectionist.
Oh, are we not talking about negative traits?

What drives you every day.
Aside from my daughter and husband, my career. And my dream. To be very rich that I can tour the world, buy more than one dream house and go old without worrying about my kids' future.

Where do you want to retire?
55 perhaps? But I should be financially free that time. I don't want to be a burden to anyone.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Fun with Photo Invitations

Photo Announcements Photo Invitations have always been a popular choice among parents when it comes to announcing the latest addition in the family. After all, nothing can be more beautiful as your newborn's first smile. Photo invites are not just limited to photo birth announcements alone. I've personally used photo birthday invitations before and loved how you can keep it as a memento of your child's first birthday celebration.

Looking at CardsShoppe, you'll see that a photo invitation can be used for a wide range of events. From your best friend's 30th birthday to baptism to wedding invitation and graduation announcements. I found a great idea from http://www.cardsshoppe.com about using an embarrassing or hilarious picture from the past and use it as a shower invite for a friend of mine who's tying the knot. Of course, she has good sense of humor so it will definitely work to her advantage. We can just personalize any of the unique designs available by modifying the colors, words and of course, adding one of her "fun" photos back in our wild days.

 

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Sandy Potter or Sandy Granger?

Found some really cheap Harry Potter costumes online. I wasn't really planning on buying anything because come on, $45 for a one time costume? But to my luck, I found these Gryffindor robes for only $19.99! Too bad it's already the 2nd week of October. I wonder if I can still have this shipped?

Check it out at http://www.buyharrypottercostumes.com

Friday, October 09, 2009

Invest in Gold and Increase Your Wealth

Why should we invest on gold? That's one of the questions I always hear whenever precious metals enters a conversation. I used to be clueless too but that was before I learned about monex. If you're interested to buy gold in coin or ingot form, this site is your step to learning everything you need to know.

Monex (MCD) has been providing precious metals for over 40 years now via personal delivery or safe storage at a bank or depositor. They are America's gold, silver and precious metals investment leader so you'll know that you are dealing with the best and the safest.

But back to our original question, why gold?

1. Gold unlike paper does not wear out when passed from hand to hand
2. You can carry a small amount anywhere and this amount can purchase a surprising amount of goods and services.
3. It's your own protection against the fall or U.S. dollars
4. Offers you a solid, long-term and tangible way to protect your wealth.
5> Also applies to outstanding short-term trading vehicles.

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Sandy Loves White Hat

Sandy tried White Hat last weekend.

Lovin' White Hat

I thought she wouldn't like it because she's not really crazy about yogurts. But to my surprise, she did. It helped that we ordered it with strawberry and cheesecake too.

I find it pricey at first but the yogurt was very good, unlike grocery-types I've tasted.

From their site:

Try our signature toppings like homemade Granola with almonds (exclusively available in our shops), or our scrumptious homemade cheesecake, or fresh strawberries and kiwi. Have as many toppings on your Hat or make your combo as fun or as crazy as you want, we definitely won't mind. as long as they're right for your taste buds.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Remember Summer With Picnic Invitations

Picnic InvitationI learned the hard way that people tend to cancel when the invite was made via text or email only. Which is why I always make sure to give out invites for every party that I host. Even if it's just Picnic Invitations, whoever it was that was lucky enough to be invited to our party always make an effort to attend. Nothing makes an event final than a carefully laid out invite.

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, family reunion invitations are now starting to arrive in our door step. Most are invitations picnic party but there's one that will require more formal clothes. I'm pretty excited just seeing the invites. It's been a while since I've seen my relatives and the holidays is always a good way to get re-acquainted with some of them.

If you to are planning for your next family reunion, check out Holiday-Invitations at http://www.holiday-invitations.com/. They have a wide selection of unique and exclusive designs for all events - 4th July picnic invites, St. Patrick's and even Oktberfest. It doesn't matter if it's just a couple of days away too because they can print and ship your order the same day you approve them.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

10 Things You Want But Can't Afford

For Ten on Tuesday.

1. Macbook Pro - I've always wanted to buy one but budget is always not enough

2. iMac. Still waiting for 0% deals

3. A house of our own with porch and garden. Soon we'll have this, I just know it in my heart.

4. Travel to Europe. If I only knew, I would have asked my husband to just elope and not have a grand wedding 6 yrs ago. We could've just easily spent the money on a Europe tour.

5. Blackberry or iPhone

6. A pair of knee-high boots from Zara

7. A playhouse like this for Sandy

8. A new computer table complete with organizers and drawers.

9. Buffet at Circles for four.

10. A 3-hour full body treatment at The Spa