Valentines Day

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Christmas Day is over, New Year’s celebration is in 2 days. Two more months and it’s Valentine’s Day. Have you bought gifts for your loved ones for this coming Valentine's day already? I haven't yet but I'm planning to hit the mall when prices go down after the Christmas holiday.

I really don’t like to go shopping when the mall is so full of shoppers also. And I don’t like last minute shopping. Better to buy those gifts early. I ought to make my list already.

cellular phone accessory

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My birthday present for myself last year -a cellular phone. I wasn't planning on buying a new one but my old phone wasn't working anymore. So far, I'm happy with the phone that I chose. It's the cheapest cellular phone unit on the executive series of Nokia.

I'm not a cellular phone addict so I'm not going to replace this phone yet. I want to buy cellular phone accessories that will help me make this phone usable for years. I want a cellular phone case that automatically locks when the phone is inserted. One that's magnetic, similar to a blackberry case, but so far I haven't found one.

I'm planning to keep this phone longer that the last one. My old-doesn't-work-anymore phone was given to me by my Uncle D, his extra mobile phone, and I had that phone for 5 years.

Mother's Day 2011

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The special day for Mama's around the world falls on Sunday, May 8, this year. Mother's Day started during the seventeenth century in England. It was called "Mothering Sunday" and celebrated every fourth Sunday in Lent. The first official Mother's Day celebration in the USA was in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday on the second Sunday in May.

I'm thinking of buying a mother day jewelry for mom. It's a necklace that's named languages of mom. Engraved around the pendant are "Mom" in nine different languages and script. A perfect gift for a perfect mom, don't you think so?

the hands that rocked my cradle

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Literally. My dad did that when I was still a baby. I was his first-born, the apple of Papa and Mama's eyes, so I was nicknamed Apple. My dad is not the type that easily gets angry. In fact, he seldom gets angry with us kids. A trait that my sister Didut has inherited. Very patient people, unlike me and my mom. So when he does gets angry, with just a simple (scary) stare, no questions asked -we obey in a jiffy.

On the 6th of this month, my Papa is turning 68. I would love to give him some cigars but it's not good for his health. I'll just think of another gift. His birthday is still a few days away so there's still plenty of time.

Happy Birthday, Papa!

easy gift wrapping

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Just the thought of wrapping almost a hundred gifts, or more!, makes me tired and lazy to even start. Thank God for hallmark gift wrappers!

Lookie at the back of the gift wrapper. Lines! This is the kind of line that I like (not if it's on my face). The lines helps in cutting and folding the paper. Gifts, big or small, are more easier to wrap because of this gift wrapping papers from Hallmark.

gift giving dilemma

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I can never be a personal shopper. I don't know what to buy for adult boys. The best gift that I can think of - ties. If they don't like the color or design, that's their problem and not mine anymore.

Gifts for girls are easier. Just look for the latest trends and it will be the best-gift-ever especially for teen girls. Teenagers are still confident in wearing and using anything, even if they look weird, compared with older girls. As long as its the latest "in thing", they won't hesitate to use it.

Every gift-giving season, boys are my problem! What about you?

while they're asleep...

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gift for a good girl

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I was looking for an Elmo Initial Alphabet T-Shirt, hot pink with a big letter F in front, for my niece Ms. F. But I can't find one that will look good with the black and pink boots that me and my sister already bought last week.

My sister reminded me that I already bought a shirt during the Rock Toonfest a few months back. And yes, it will look good with the boots too!

I now have a gift to my talkative, sweet niece Ms. F.

last minute christmas shopping

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Christmas is just a few days away, 12 more days to be exact. I have done my christmas shopping the past two weekends. I'm not yet done though, I still have to buy more. I feel like I am spending for tradeshow giveaways and not just for a few people. I have yet to giftwrap everything also.

Christmas shopping can be tiring but fun. It also makes me depressed when I look at my savings account. But this is the time for giving and sharing so I shouldn't feel down. So here's a hooray for next weekend's last minute christmas shopping!

the best gift ever

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Yesterday was my 34th birthday. I am not ashamed to admit that I am thirty-four years old already. "It's ok to be 40, as long as you look 30!" That line was from a television commercial of a famous beauty product.

Was I happy on my birthday? Of course!

What was the best gift that I received?

The best gift that I received were the greetings from my family and friends. The  greetings were sent on my mobile and posted on my social networking site accounts. At the strike of 12 midnight of September 11, the "Happy Birthday" greetings started pouring in!

To those who gave me the most wonderful birthday gift, Thank you!

birthday present

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My birthday is just around the corner, Saturday of next week. I already made my birthday wishlist a few weeks back. But last night, I changed the top slot on my birthday wish. I was ready-for-battle when I turned on my laptop yesterday. I had a mission that I vowed to accomplish - search for an interesting topic to write on my blog. I was wasting my time, for almost an hour, hopping from one site to another. Until I reached a website that made my day.

I have been wanting to replace our 10-year old television set. And when I saw Samsung 3D HDTV, that want turned into I-want-it-right-this-minute! So yes, this is officially my #1 wish for my birthday this year.

this friend is MIA

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I haven't seen my college friend, AC, for more than 10 years already. Have been searching and googling this person's name but haven't found him/her yet. Why "him/her"? Because this person wants to be a "she" but he hasn't outed yet , well, while we were still in college. Actually, the whole world probably know already except for his Dad.

The gift that I gave him for Christmas, during our first year in college, was a troll mermaid. He wanted to bring it home with him, during our Christmas break, but he can't because of his Dad.

Where are you AC? If ever we get to see each other again, this time I will give you sexy corsets for Christmas.  

thanks izea!

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I got this yesterday!
I thought it was the life insurance quote that I was requesting months ago.
Or google adsense payment.
Payperpost stickers from izea, yay!

Hoping to get other freebies next time. I want the PPP classic shirt also!

Personalized Apple & BlackBerry cases for $5

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Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. You only pay FIVE DOLLARS for a personalized Apple & BlackBerry cases. Apple cases come in resilient soft silicone rubber or plastic while BlackBerry cases come in the silicone design for the more popular models. The backside of the case can be engraved with a logo and two lines of text. The good thing is it is a wrap on design and there is no need to remove to be able to use buttons or take pictures. The engraving won’t chip or rub off.

If you are a loyal student of your school, you might want to engrave your name and school logo on your iPod touch. An employer can standardize on a company color, branding and identification on employee’s BlackBerry cases. Or you can simply make a cool design and engrave your name beneath it. Personalized Apple and BlackBerry Smartphone cases also make fantastic gifts. These cases sell for $20+ in retail stores and they’re not personalized. Talk about an incredible perceived value for such a low cost.

There are a lot of different colors, models and styles to choose from.

Cases available for the following Apple models:

iPhone 3G/3Gs

iPod touch 2nd Generation

Cases available for the following BlackBerry Smartphones:

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900

BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000

BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630

Before I forget, shipping is FREE also. Fast 1-3 business day turnaround times, no setup costs, no minimum order quantity. Isn't that great?! Order your personalized case now.

are you done with your Christmas shopping?

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11 more days to go before Christmas!

I haven't done my Christmas shopping. Don't even have a Christmas shopping list yet. I did buy gifts for some of my son's teachers and classmates a month ago. I only have this weekend to complete the gift buying for those people. Next week is last week of classes before Christmas break.

I also have a Christmas lunchdate with my friends 2 weeks from now. Only bought rosaries and rosary guides for each one of them. Have to buy pouches for the rosaries as well as gifts for their hubbies and kids.

For my family, don't have any idea yet what gifts to give them.

I better start my list.

Ta-ta for now!

photo credit: blogs.eastwick.com