Bath and Body Works Signature Collection

Last Christmas, I got presents from  family and friends. I am the kind of person who loves to pamper my skin, so I always indulged with moisturizing cream. My usual skincare product is from Nivea. I just love their Inner Cell Repair body milk. I do not buy any other products. I am not much of an adventurer when it comes to toiletries. I do not enjoy testing new products from different brands even if the brand is well-known.

 

But this time I broke my rule. It is not because the products are imported. It is because Bath and Body Works Signature Collection are awesome. If you like to know my review on these two scents White Citrus and Dancing Waters. Check my new post next time

Juggling

I have two new babies now- WAIT! I don’t mean infants or twins… That is not what i meant. I have two blogs created- one is for health issue and the other for cosmetics and toiletries. So now…I have more blogs to manage. I am juggling all these 5 active sites. Good thing I don’t blog daily… at least once a week would be good enough. I think.

I am excited that the new blogs hit some people. I am not sure they are random bloggers or simply those loyal friends of mine who care to read my blahs. But of course, modesty aside, things I shared made sense too.

Well…just sharing.

MUGS

I  love to collect mugs and tumblers. This is because I adore their shapes, colors, designs and elegance. I have this mug that I treasured much… but one it had chipped one side of the rim. I was really broken hearted. I could not dare throw it away so what I did, I recycled the mug to stash my pencil, color pens and little thingy I keep.

 

BBC

You might think BBC is a news program of a certain TV network… but no. It is the name of a coffee shop in my hometown. BBC stands for Bukidnon Brew Cafe.

The place is great and cozy. The coffee is awesome. Who would think that a classy coffee shop- comparable to starbucks, exist in this town? Boondocks they may call my hometown, but you will be awed not only by the beauty of nature but also some of the establishments, like BBC, are grandly located.

I like to stay always in the patio.

 

BBC has collection of good books. I used to come here just to read the books, or have quality time with dearest friends. This our fave rendezvous.

 

My hubby and I used to seat in the couch.

 

MY last visit here was last December of 2009. I had a great time with two of my dearest friends.

I ordered my fave cafe latte and the sinfully delicious blueberry cheese cake.

Fashionable headbands

Last night, we already opened our presents. We had an early Christmas family dinner too. This is because we are going on vacation tomorrow. We will be spending Christmas with my husband family. We missed being with them since 2007. It is hard to carry all those presents and bring them all back here. It is not practical.

So we all decided to have family dinner and gift-giving. I got one of these Swarovski headband from my sister.

 

John gave me also a black metal chain headband, similar to this photo here.

Renesmee’s Farm

Yeah, I am playing FarmTown…  when things are a bit stressful and I could think no more… I want to simply take a breather…and playing FarmTown for awhile helps me wind down…

After a short game…either plowing or harvesting someone else’s farm – or even mine…I felt being gingered up.

Gifts: Did you get ‘Em all?

Common problem during Christmas is finding the gifts for your loved ones. This is a perennial concern of most people. Then cramming begins…

Like right now, six more days to go before Christmas Eve… and some people are not halfway done with their list… mom? Check? Dad? uncheck… gramps… sistah 1, sistah 2… brother 1, cousin 1… god child 1…2…3… and the list goes on… ALL UNCHECK!

Aside from the dilly-dally attitude… it is quite a challenge to think of what gift to wrap.

Lemme list down this unsolicited advise. Here are 10 general items that you can rush buying before time beats you.

• Toiletries
• Gadgets
• clothing
• shoes
• gift certificates from SPAs and Saloon
• Wine/ Basketful of fruits or goodies
• Jewelries and Accessories
• Home Decor
• Office Stuff
• Books

You can write on your list… Dad- Book… in this way it is easier which section to go rather than doing “random pick”… or that “mini-mini-mynimo”. It’ll save you time.

In case time really is a constraint, you can go to online shops. It is the easiest way. But bear in mind that Holiday is nearing, so they probably are on their peak… your loved ones might be receiving their gifts next year.

If I were you, I rather pick those items by myself and really take time to shop. It is all worth it. Seeing their faces when they open your gifts? That’s priceless and it pays the time you spent.

My virtual friend posted in her plurk that she has this annoying, huge, red pimple right on the bridge of her nose. And I'm having three of these stubborn pimples on my right cheek too.

I used to panic at the sight of this hideous pimple. But now, I found the right product to combat it.

Yeah! That inserted photo- is the amazing product that works for me.

Paint

I am a certified workaholic. But my body can not sustain all the roles I have been playing everyday simultaneously. I have been professing that I wear so many hats everyday- wife, mom of 3 kids- 10, 8 and 2- teacher coz kids are homeschooled, freelance provider- I write SEO articles, web content, blog articles, content articles- sister, coach, servant, and other minor roles thrown at me every now and then...

Because, I (shamefully confessing now), abused my body, so like the machine that conks out- my body breaks down as well.

In order for me to cope up, I need to take things slow especially work. I need to have a hobby- a new one. I lost interest with beadings lately. So I am trying other things to help me vege out.

My daughter introduced to me, MS PAINT. She is a budding artist. John knows how to sketch and draw. He used to join poster-making contest back in high school. His cousins and other relatives also have gifted hands. I have two uncles- brothers of my mother, who are very good in sketching and drawing. ME? Well, I have other talents. LOL! So I believe Yanni has the genes of an artist. Oh she can play the piano too... 

So back to my daughter, yesterday we had a great time painting and drawing. Here is my work.

christmas tree

We were looking at the christmas trees that are being sold at the malls... Nicer ones are too pricey. My husband said, if we are going to buy one, the basic standard- the tree must be durable- the one that will last ten years or more. I went LOL, for two reasons. For one, he is aiming at an expensive one. Second, i want at least replace that christmas tree by then. A real one perhaps. It is my dream to really set up a real pine tree for christmas tree.

Unfortunately, we don't have that in our place. I've been thinking of planting pines and sell them every december. That would be a good enterprise- i think. Well...tomorrow is december 1 already... and we have not made a plan yet for this christmas.