Bridal Party Gifts.
I am seeing a lot of nice bridal entourage gifts on the internet. During our wedding, we just gave away the usual gifts, like wine and lotion and candles. I would have wanted to give each of the bridal party something personalized and something each one will truly appreciate. But we didn’t have much time, and financial resources to do so. So we just went to one store and bought the gifts in bulk. Bridal Party Gift, for me, is an important part of a wedding. It is like your little thank you to your friends and family who took time to be with you on your wedding day. So even if pressed for time, we really tried to include them in our wedding budget. I wish I have allotted more time for it though. And I wish I have seen the Wedding Party Gifts at abernook.com. It would have been really nice to give a personalized rhinestone bracelet or a personalized picture frame to the bridesmaids. They also have a groomsman accessory kit which contains razors, manicure kit, lint remover, wine opener and more. Their ring bearer gift set looks nice, too. I checked out their prices and they really are reasonable. They do have a very wide selection of gift ideas, and you can have them personalized, too.
Kanin Club.
We have been frequenting Kanin Club at Paseo De Sta. Rosa, especially on Sundays after mass. We loved their turon. Aside from the usual banana, their turon also has ube, mongo beans and macapuno fillings. We also tried their crispy tadyang. It’s yummy but I think the serving is a tad small for us. Their crispy dinuguan is also a must-try. And do order their pancit as the serving is so hefty. They serve different kinds of rice. They also have the rice-all-you-can which got me tempted for a while. Good thing I just had a single order of rice as their serving is generous, as well. I also got to try their organic brown rice. Surprisingly, I liked it so I bought 2 kilos of brown rice when I went to the grocery.
Sharing some yummy pics.
My brown rice.
The crispy dinuguan.
The hefty serving of pancit.
The yummy turon.
Random Preggy Tag.
Thanks Mich!
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Moms Who Played Along: Mai | Yen | Kathycot | Peachy | Eds | MICH | Alpha | You
Preggy Facts:
1. Who did you first inform about your pregnancy and how?
:: The husband, of course.
2. Maximum weight?
:: From 110 to 139 lbs.
3. Cravings?
:: I wasn’t actually craving for anything. Though I drink melon juice/shake frequently as it was the only liquid my tummy could take, aside from Coke. 
4. Aversions?
:: I hated sinigang and anything garlic-y during the first trimester.
5. Morning Sickness?
:: During the first trimester.
D Day Facts:
1. Number of Kids/Deliveries?
:: One.
2. NSD or CS?
:: CS.
3. Girl or Boy?
:: Boy.
4. AOG (age of gestation) on Birth?
:: Exactly 40 weeks.
5. How long in labor?
:: I was induced, then waited a few more hours after the water bag broke, then I delivered via CS. Here’s my birthing story.
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It’s your turn Litzie, Jacq and Joy.
My Dosha.
A tag from Jenny.
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Your Dosha is Kapha |
 Calm and grounded, you are not prone to mood swings or anger. However, once you do get angry, it takes a lot to cool you down. You tend to think a little slower than most people, but your logic is astounding. Overall, you very loyal and trustworthy. You’re not scared of being who you really are. With friends: You enjoy their company, but often listen more than talk In love: You crave connection and affection. It’s hard for you to be single. To achieve more balance: Exercise vigorously (especially in the sun) and let go of attachments. |
In 1968.
If I was already living in 1968, I would look probably look like this.
See more here.
Trace Phone Numbers.
I had a huge cellphone bill last month. Too huge, I had to double-check my bill. Aside from my too frequent internet usage through the phone, I noticed that I made a lot of phone calls, too. Good thing, I was able to recall whose numbers I have called. But what if the numbers listed in your phone bill are unfamiliar to you and you are being billed for calls you actually did not make? TraceNumber.com can help you look up these unknown phone numbers. They can help you trace any phone number and be able to determine the owner’s name and address. This will also prove useful in cases wherein you want to trace prank callers and even bothersome telemarketers. You need not worry too regarding the privacy of the tracing as all lookups are 100% confidential. Now we can say goodbye to those annoying calls, finally.
Bee-sy.
Just a quick peek. I have a lot on my plate right now. And to borrow Aggie’s line, online life can be overwhelming. But it is good, still.
Btw, thanks Mai for this!
Tired.
It was a busy and exhausting day. I did something and for a while I regretted it. But it has happened already. There’s nothing more I can do.
The daybed I’ve been eyeing for a while is now gone. It’s alright though as it’s a bit expensive for my budget anyway. I talked to the seller this afternoon and he said that he can make one for me at a cheaper price. I have to talk to the husband first.
Went to the grocery to replenish our near-empty pantry. But I forgot to get those mosquito killer devices, chalk for insects and moth traps. The little boy has a few insect bites and we think that they were ant bites.
Can You Keep Your Emotions in Check?
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You Mostly Have Your Emotions in Check |
 Sometimes your emotions get out of control, but you usually are a pretty stable person. You can find a lot to be happy about, as long as things are going your way. But if a few bad things happen to you, you tend to go in a bit of a downward spiral. Luckily, you usually come out of it okay and no worse for the wear. |
Baby Things.
Every time I am at the mall, which is at least three times a week, I always visit this particular baby store. I always check their stock of kids’ clothes. They sell branded clothes at very cheap prices. There were a few times that I got to score inexpensive but very cute t-shirts for my little boy from the store. Once I see something I like, I try to buy several items as the items sell very quickly. Anyway this morning I wasn’t that lucky. Their new clothes were not the little boy’s size. Nevertheless, I still went around the store as I was in the lookout for gifts for my pregnant friend. I was also exploring the internet for some practical but very nice gifts for her. One of my fun finds is the baby pushchairs from babythings4u.co.uk {b4uing1}. I am eyeing their tandem pushchairs. The gap between her first child and her soon-to-be born baby is just a few months so this kind of pushchair is the best choice. Or a twin pram looks nice, too. We have yet to find out the gender of the second baby, but if it is a girl, the pink and blue combination will be perfect. The dotty orange twin pushchair is cute, as well. It is so hard to choose.
In Search Of.
These are wooden signs and vehicles. I want to get this for the little boy. Unfortunately, the one who sells wooden toys does not have one yet. I tried looking for this in the mall, but I was not able to find any. I think the little boy’s school has a similar toy as I saw them playing with it a few weeks ago. I’m sure the little boy will love this and he will have a hard time taking them apart, too. Another one on my wish list, which includes flash memory and other gadgets.
What’s Your Money Personality?
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Your Money Personality is Healthy |
 You have a good relationship with money. You don’t spend wildly, but you’re not opposed to treating yourself on occasion. In general, you save some of what you earn. You aren’t afraid of being financially literate - you embrace learning more about finances. |
Opposites.
Since the little boy loves Elmo and crazy about traffic signs, I got him this Elmo book from National Bookstore. I was looking for some activity books and HDMI switches, but I just had to get this for him. He loves the book. It stays in our room. His daddy teaches him the opposites before going to bed, and he “reads” this when he gets up in the morning.
A New Toy.
He is crazy about traffic signs and cars. He has been wanting to have this toy ever since I showed it to him at Toys R Us. But he has too many cars already and we know that he just wants that traffic signs so we didn’t get it. But when we were at Toys R Us last week, he grabbed this and immediately went to the cashier by himself. Needless to say, we bought it.
As of today, he already broke two traffic signs.
Move It.
No one is using the treadmill. Since the husband and I share the chores, our free time is spent relaxing and resting and making time to exercise will really take a lot of effort. The husband has been complaining that he isn’t losing weight still despite the dieting and the chores he has been doing. Maybe we really should allot time to work out. Or maybe we can take a look at Orovo detox as they claim that you can lose seven pounds every seven days.
