Best Lip Balms

Saw this in TheFindBlog I agree! I love Burt's Bees and Kiehl's and Rosebud Salve (good for almost anything hehehe). According to the blog post, here are 7 ways to treat chapped lips: Apply a lip balm- Coating your lips with a lip balm is a common way to deal with chapped lips. Using a lip balm...

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Eanna Has Feelings too!

My poor daughter. Last Wednesday during her classes, one child tried to grab her blocks. Naturally, she defended her turf and grabbed back. There as so much back and forth grabbing and I heard Eanna shouting a bit already. Her face showed extreme displeasure, so I finally picked her up, took her to a corner and talked to her... "Eanna, it's ok, just share your toy to others." Then she stood up, pouting...

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Sale Alert! Designer Deluxe

For all you supporters of local designers... Hope they have really good selections! Click HERE for more details. See you the...

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Van's Kitchen: Sole Meuniere

I was meaning to post this recipe after I watched Julie & Julia but got lazy and was unable to do so. Hahahah. Now that I am making this again for dinner, plus I've got the time, here I am posting the recipe! Sole Meuniere Ingredients 4 sole fillets, skinned 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup flour 1...

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More on iPad Jokes...

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The iPad is Here!

Finally, the much-awaited announcement has been, well, announced. And it ain't called iTablet! So, for all you peeps who laughed at the possibility of it being called iPad... Laugh harder! Hahaha! Ok, enough with the jokes. I am currently reading about this latest offering from Apple, and' I must...

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Insurance / Healthcard Concerns

One of my benefits in my previous company is to be covered by life insurance. I am fortunate enough that when I resigned, my insurance was not canceled, which means I am still covered. However, this package will expire this year, July to be exact. After that, I am no longer covered by it. Don't know though if I can continue because it is part of a corporate package, and if ever this can be done, I...

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Have You Been Bitten?

I know I should have blogged about this last year, but better late than never. There's this series called "The Vampire Diaries" that kept me busy last year; hence, the lack of blogging and endless arguments with my hubby (you're always in front of the laptop!!!). It is kinda similar to the Twilight...

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Manic Monday #198

If you could only have one section of the bookstore to visit, which section would it be? Difficult.... food and cooking perhaps? Torn between that and home design. oh fashion too. hmm. probably food. Hahaha! If you could only subscribe to one publication for the rest of your life, what would it...

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My Very Fasyon Daughter

  Love her style! Hahaha...

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Le Creuset Cassis Collection

When it comes to cookware, I am more often than not inclined to red or orange-y colors. However, I am salivating over this... Image from Surla Table I WA...

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2010 Boracay Trip

Our family went to Boracay last week to attend my bffs' wedding and at the same time have some family vacation. It was a blast! I was worried that our little girl will feel uncomfortable during the long trip, and that hubby and I won't be able to "handle" her (no Nannie!), but eanna proved to be quite...

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Flip-ped

Just in time for our Boracay trip this Thursday to Sunday.... The hubby wanted to test it by taking a video of me exercising (you know, me sweating while working on the non nordic trac treadmill) but of course I reacted. Hahaha. Anyway, I would have loved a Flip Mino HD which will come at the end...

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The Kris and James Show

Read from Twitter updates and stories in the Net that Mr. and Mrs. Kris Aquino, err I mean Mr. and Mrs. James Yap have yet another issue. This time, a "confrontation" with the supposed third party. I also read too many comments too (yeah, I am that bored while I am watching over my sleeping daughter), some of them pro-Kris, and some of them taking the political "See, that's why I will not vote for...

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The Husband Is Green With Envy

My dear husband found out that his colleague, now our neighbor, is going to be a father again. The wife is pregnant, and the husband just came home middle of December. *Sigh* Honestly I am still torn about the second baby issue.At the one hand I am eager to have a new kid on the block, but on the other hand, the hardships that entailed it is kind of scaring me again. Sure, it was a good experience...

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The Orchid Test

You Are Passionate and Driven You have a clear vision of what you want, and nothing is going to stop you from getting it. You are very confident and even a bit brash. You don't allow any self-doubt into your life. You like to push limits. You're very curious to see how far you can get...

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Acne Be-gone!

i was a bit mortified when during the holidays my face was breaking out like crazy. Ok, maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but it was a nightmare because that was the season of reunions, parties, and photo ops (hahaha) and almost all the people kept on noticing my face. Them: Hey, you're breaking out Me:...

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Body Not Suitable for Boracay Audience

Hehehehe. In an effort to shed a few pounds without using any weight loss supplements, I decided to hit the gym and give my fats a little jiggling. I really felt great and felt relaxed after a light work out... well that was during the day. The night was pure pain. Hahahaha. Anyway, yup I tried in vain, and my husband was right when he said that my efforts were too late already since our trip to...

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Short trip to Bonifacio High Street

Yesterday, our little family took a break from staying at home and went to Bonifacio High Street. Of course, I welcomed the change in environment, hahaha. The little girl was running around the place, and when she got tired, she pointed toward Fully Booked and told us "Books! books!" That was our cue to step inside this wonderful place. Before having dinner at Conti's we scouted for slippers for...

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Thoughts on Homeschooling

There are days when I am hell bent in sending my lovely daughter to a school where I believe would bring out the best in her, the best we can afford. This is the reason why we are stressing over it. Too many schools to choose from. We've narrowed down our options: Julia Gabriel, Explorations, or Poveda. I of course prefer progressive teaching method, because I believe that the child should be the...

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Canyon Woods Vacation Club

Last night we went to the office of Canyon Woods to claim our prize (3 days 2 nights trip to Boracay, Malaysia, Thailand, or Indonesia) after being picked in one of their raffle draws. The catch was for us to just listen to what they had to offer. And did we listen. You see, there are two things I...

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Must Not Be Tempted

Meet the Mulberry Alexa Bag. Click HERE for details. Thank goodness it is sold out, else I would have broken one of my New Year's resolutions. Hahaha...

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Remembering 2009

I was meaning to blog about a short summary of what 2009 was all about, but due to the hectic holiday schedule plus practically all of us three (hubby, Eanna, and I) getting sick made me shelve this. Anyway, here I am finally having the time to reminisce about 2009. first the negative. I could not really recall much about unfortunate things that happened so though it would seem pessimistic (thinking...

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Julie & Julia, and French Cooking

I was very happy when I got a copy of the movie Julie & Julia, and was even happier when I finished watching it. I was meaning to watch it when it was shown in movie houses last year, but was unable to do so. Staying at home gave me an opportunity, and I was really glad I was able to watch it. As...

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Go Green Lunchbox

I am wanting this for my future pre-schooler... Non-toxic, promotes eco-living, and ultra cute. Love love love the Go Green Lunch B...

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Sunday Stealing: The Current Obssession Meme

Late answer, but here goes... Instructions: Answer the Current Obession category and then explain WHY you chose that response. Easy enough? Thanks as always for playing! Sunday Stealing: The Current Obsessions Meme Book: Hmm... None lately though I am wanting to buy those eco-living books and I am curious about the book "How Proust can Change Your Life" Snack: Chocolates. Super weird for me. Restaurant:...

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May 28 2010

Friendship. Fun. Fashion. Can't wa...

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Aligning Budgets: Insurance

The OC in me strikes me again, so now I am in this process of re-aligning our budget with our projected expenses and savings for the year. Ever since I became a SAHM I have been very mindful of our expenses, and so far, I can say that I succeeded in some cases, and in some I didn't. Hehehe. The expenses that most likely will increase this year are the insurances both for our condo and for our car....

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Dressing Like Momma

Saw these pictures while erasing files from our camera (to make room for more!)   Taken last October 20...

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A Very Bad Dream

I was with a group of people, and we were in this place I didn't know. we were just walking, then suddenly there was chasing. We hid in this small place, some sort of big cage made of bamboo. Just when we thought we were safe, a group of people with firearms saw us. They opened fired. I was the one most hit, probably around 50 bullets. Then they left. Some of my companions were able to sit and check...

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My Two E's are in School

Today my little girl went to her first day in school in Julia Gabriel. Actually, it's her first school day of the year. She was very very excited that at 9 am she was pulling me and was telling me "school, school!!!"Her classes start at 11. Hahaha. The whole two hours went well, and I was very happy that Eanna was more "composed" and stayed put. She used to dance around and all. Her voice was still...

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Swatch-ed

when we got married, hubby and I promised that we would have matching Omega Seamaster watches someday soon. Fast forward to today, recession hit, I quit my job, and we are trying to live more simply. So we got these for us instead... Hubby: retrograde chronograph   Me: Full Blooded Unisex...

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Pursuing Further Studies

My interest in taking up an Interior Design waned a bit upon learning about the tuition fees per year (for two years), but I still want to pursue further studies, be it in the arts or in management (in case I decide to work again). For management, I have considered taking an online mba. Unfortunately this is limited here in the Philippines, and I have yet to come across an online university here. While...

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Can I Have This Please?

Samsonite luggage - Cosmolite Spinner I miss traveling so much. Now that I do not have a job, traveling might even be more limited, but hubby and I have promised that we will save so that we can go abroad at least once a year in Asian countries, or once every two years if in Europe or US. We have...

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The Samsung Family

Yup, that's what our family is! We've been fans of Samsung, from mobile phones to LCD TVs to home appliances. And I guess we have "influenced" a bit other relatives because they bought their very own Samsung phones (the famous and affordable Samsung Star Wifi) during the holidays. Hahahaha! Anyway, I am salivating over the LED TV, which has a sleeker design than what we have now, plus I think it...

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