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A Vet’s Piggy Figurine Collection

written by Joy

My husband by profession is a veterinarian who specializes in the field of swine management. He is a down-to-earth person, full of wits, contented in living a simple life, a homebody, a loving and responsible husband and father and a collector.

Aside from his numerous compilations of medical books, he is fond of collecting piggy figurines as a souvenir. Over the years, he accumulated loads of piggy keepsakes from the places he traveled, domestic or international and mementos from conventions he attended. Whenever we go on some place and found a cute piggy figurine he will surely never miss purchasing it. Some are gifts from friends and relatives.

lucky red piggy bank

April 30, 2012 6 comments

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Etched Lampwork Beads

written by Joy

Lampwork beads are great because they look very interesting and dainty. However, didn’t you know that you can make them look more interesting by buying etched designs to make them look like beach glass beads? Etched lampwork beads come with matte shimmer thereby adding a lovely contrast to the entire shiny look of these beads. Moreover, etched lampwork beads also look unique and that their colors are enhanced more thereby making them look somewhat transparent. Etching lampwork beads require the use of an etching solution. This particular type of liquid is very strong thus safety is required when handling the entire process. Moreover, the process of etching these beads also require the use of a kiln to set the design on the glass. Since this is the case, it is better if you buy lampwork beads that are already etched for safety purposes. When you get etched lampwork beads, you can make different types of accessories that you can think of. In fact, you can use these beads to make a set of complete accessories like necklaces, bracelets and earrings. These beads are also great when complemented with other types of shiny beads like glass and ceramic. Moreover, they can also be used together with Tibetan beads and other types of metal beads to make elegant pieces of accessories that you can wear with whatever clothes that you may have.

April 19, 2012 0 comment

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Nemo Head-dress

written by Joy

When I was de-cluttering my sons’ bedroom, I saw this Nemo head dress that Yahmir used when he was still in pre-school, he participated in a play “Under the Sea” and used this head dress 6 years ago. My sister’s husband had personally sewn it. I kept it and forgot all about until I re-arranged and sorted out Yahmir’s closet last month 🙂

Nemo Head-dress

I also searched on my files for old pictures but I only found one picture of Yahmir wearing it.

Yahmir wearing Nemo head-dress at 6 yrs. old

Anyway, maybe I’ll have it dry cleaned first before I keep it again. An added memorabilia to his costume collections.

March 19, 2012 0 comment

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How to Choose Bath Robes for the Entire Family

written by Joy

Busy moms don’t get a chance to relax very often. We’re busy with taking care of the kids, work, taking care of things around the house, and so on. Finally, at the end of the day, we get a chance to relax in a nice, warm bath robe. There are bath robes designed for every member of the family. They are made from every type of material imaginable, ranging from Egyptian cotton to silk.

Choosing the right bath robe for YOU:
The most important factors are style and fabrics. Do you want a simple wrap robe or a luxurious hooded robe? What kind of fabric would you feel the most comfortable in?Most robes are belted, although zipped and button robes are becoming pretty popular. As for colors, most women love pastels. You can choose a plain robe or a robe with a pattern or design. Many companies offer the option of having robes personalized. Why not get a personalized robe for every member of your family?

Choosing a Robe for Dad
Don’t forget your hubby. Give him a chance to relax in his own robe as well. Men prefer solid color robes in dark purple, maroon, black, wine, or dark blue. For cooler climates, woolen or bamboo bathrobes are good choices for a man. For warmer climates, a kimono style robe would be a good choice. Men’s robes feature a variety of trendy designs such as waves, ribbed, or zigzag patterns.

Choosing Bath Robes for the Kids
Many kids’ bath robes have hoods to keep their heads warm and dry. One fancy design that is popular with children is a robe with a terry cloth interior and a plush exterior. Keep in mind that some children are allergic to fabrics such as terry cloth and wool. Bath robes made out of organic cotton or bamboo are ideal for children with allergy problems.

Whatever type of bath robes you choose for yourself and your family, make sure they are easy to wash and maintain!

February 4, 2012 37 comments

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On masks and costumes

written by Joy

Yahmir, my youngest son is fond of collecting masks and costumes. He is 6 years old when he started to showinterest on accumulating and wearing them, maybe because he is always watching thesuper heroes’ dvd videos and movies that’s why he became fascinated with them. Throughthe years he has collected a lot of different costumes and masks, but sad tosay I only recovered a few photos to show you.

Masks: Darth Vader, Yugi-oh, Ichigo

Yahmir in Darth Vader’s costume

Yahmir, the Batman

Yahmir, the Batman with his cousin wearing Yahmir’s Flash Costume

Yahmir, in Superman costume and his other Robin Costume worn by his cousin

Yahmir, the Black Ninja

Yahmir, the Reaper. His latest costume last Halloween 2011

Well,I thought he already had overcome his fascination as he got too busy in hisstudies and other extra activities in school. Only lately he asked me and his dad, if wewill allow him to join cosplays this coming summer vacation. His dad said yes, for we always support themin their interests. He is indeed very happy, excited and looking forward toassociate with other cosplayers very soon!

January 26, 2012 30 comments

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Great Men’s Wedding Bands

written by Joy

A lot offocus is on the bride when a couple decides to get married. Most of the times the man’s wedding band isoverlooked. There are so many otherthings to worry about. Most men havenever worn a ring so getting married is going to bring on new stress of wearingjewelry for the first time. Some guyswant to go ahead and go all out and look at platinumwedding bands for men. Everyoneknows that platinum is the rarest of all precious metals. Everyone also knows that when you find that special someone it is the rarest of love.

Ceramic Ring with Inlay

Platinum Ring 8mm Dome Comfort Fit Center Milgrain Brush PT950

If you can’t affordthe option of a platinum wedding band there are actually a lot of differentoptions out there for you. If you wantto be a little different you could get a ceramic wedding band for him. These ringsare usually black but do come in many different colors. If you went with this option be prepared fora lot of people to stop and ask about your ring. Most guys don’t like extra fashion attention so it might just be something to avoid. The good thing about these types of rings are that they are very affordable.

January 20, 2012 3 comments

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Eco-friendly carrier bag Collection, an update

written by Joy

This is an update on my previous post My Eco-friendly bag collection. As I already mentioned in my last post, as much as possible I refrain from using plastic bags in our household. I also imposed the “No to plastic” rule to my helpers. I explained to them very carefully that plastic bags are non-biodegradable and hazardous to our health and environment.

I always have an eco-friendly carry-all handy in the kitchen for whatever purpose it may serve. The use of this environment friendly bag helps a lot in the natural preservation of our environment. These bags are sturdy and washable, it can be folded too. I bring 5 to 6 of these bags when we do the grocery shopping; it is also the one we’ve been using when we go to the wet market or shopping in the department stores.

My environment-friendly bags are now growing in number. The pictures below are the ones that I kept for my personal collection.

December 17, 2011 6 comments

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Hybrid Radio

written by Joy

We are very familiar with Hybrid cars. It uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. But, are you aware that there is also a hybrid radio? It has 3 sources of power supply to play the radio.

It has a built-in rechargeable battery, a compartment for batteries and a power cord.

It was already two years ago since I bought this small hybrid radio. Prior to it, I was using the Boom box, aside that it is too big it also consumes more electricity when plugged. I want a small and portable radio that I can bring with me around the house, that is when I cook in the kitchen, or when I do the laundry.

I find it very useful especially during brownouts and calamities. I am always updated on the latest news and happenings as I always turned it on in the morning to accompany me while I do my house chores.

A radio is one of the must-haves in our survival kit during calamities and emergencies. It is one of my best buy home appliance.

December 13, 2011 36 comments

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Best loved shoes

written by Joy

As I am the only girl in the house, our shoe rack is consist of men’s and boy’s shoes. My boys, just like the others have this flair in buying shoes every now and then. However, they prefer wearing these shoes over and over again

My youngest son loves to wear this shoes as it reminds him of the flying shoes of Percy Jackson,

On the other hand, my eldest son’s favorite is this pair.

My husband finds it very comfortable wearing this pair of slip on, as it is seen in the picture, the shoes wants to retire already

Also among their other favorites are these pairs, as you will notice the sizes are almost the same, my youngest son’s feet at age 12 is already size 10. The three of them swap and borrow shoes from each other from time to time.

November 21, 2011 13 comments

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Looking Stylist and Feminine in wearing Boots

written by Joy

I have this attraction in boots shoes ever since. I used to own one but that was years ago and it was already worn out. Looking at its latest styles gives me the strong desire to purchase one again,

Boots are not only for men, women can wear it stylishly and still look feminine in wearing it. One good thing about boots is it can suit and fit different clothes, you can pair it with jeans, shorts and even in dresses. I just have to choose a neutral color that can be matched with any color of my clothes like the ones in the picture.

Well, I think I need to write it down in my Christmas shopping list

. What about you are you also interested in boots shoes?

October 20, 2011 9 comments

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