Finally, the Christmas tree is up. A white twig tree that I wanted last year but didn't know where to buy. Then, we heard from Speedy's brother that we could get them from … [Read more...]
From the Noritake warehouse
June 9, 2010 By 17 Comments
Over at the Food Talk Community, member Lois posted this message: "If you’re a fan of Noritake, there’s a warehouse-type sale until June 13. Saw the sign near the MRT … [Read more...]
A mall story
April 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
Whether it's because people have more free time during the summer or because they want to avail of the free air-conditioning, malls are very crowded these days, especially … [Read more...]
On Pancit Canton, feng shui and fortune cookies
February 16, 2010 By 11 Comments
The other weekend, after enjoying “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, my daughters and I entered Gourdo's for baking and cooking supplies. I picked out a new pastry … [Read more...]
Prom Night
January 12, 2010 By 7 Comments
For Alex and her classmates, Senior Prom means a dinner-dance on January 16 at a semi -private restaurant in Antipolo. Originally built as a house, the restaurant is gated … [Read more...]
Beautiful Filipino made products. Just one question.
December 14, 2009 By 10 Comments
We were having lunch at Brothers Burger along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City yesterday and wondering how we'd spend the afternoon until it was time to bring Sam back … [Read more...]
Home decorating 101: a bowl of eggs on the coffee table
December 9, 2009 By 14 Comments
Foreword: For those who read this blog for the photo tips, all photos in this entry were taken with an aperture value of 2.2 to create the bokeh effect. I love jade. But … [Read more...]
Corningware, Corelle, Pyrex and Visions sale up to 80% (now 70%) off!
November 10, 2009 By 95 Comments
UPDATE on November 10, 2009 For those who have been asking for updates, there will be a sale of Pyrex, Corelle, Visions and Corningware items from November 12 to 15 at the … [Read more...]
From cheese fondue to balut
September 24, 2009 By 8 Comments
Last Saturday, I went to Gourdo's at Glorietta 5 and bought a fondue set. Two days later, I bought a fondue cookbook. I've been waiting for the perfect time to try and make my … [Read more...]
Too many hearts
August 2, 2009 By 12 Comments
There are only two fashion accessories that Alex collects with something close to obsessiveness -- bags and hoodies. She has more bags than I do, believe it or not. I don't … [Read more...]
Finally, tablecloths!
May 18, 2009 By 37 Comments
It weirds me out when people lay the tablecloth on the dining table then cover it with a glass top. It's like a policy in redundancy and a misunderstanding about the function … [Read more...]
Human Touch
April 6, 2009 By 14 Comments
When I'm out shopping for household items, I normally don't give coasters a second glance. In fact, until yesterday, I don't remember having bought coasters in my entire life. … [Read more...]
So Alex will know where she stopped reading
April 6, 2009 By 13 Comments
Speedy wasn't planning on buying anything for Alex at the Human Touch shop. He agreed to buy a hand strap for Sam so she wouldn't whine because I already bought something for … [Read more...]
My pink keyboard
March 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wiping the keyboard daily to get rid of dust and grime is a good idea but washing is an even better idea. The silicone skin can be soaped, rinsed then wiped dry before … [Read more...]
A cute way to clean your computer
March 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
Sam's classmate, Junichi, was at the house last night. They were hanging out in my study, he saw this little green thing on a shelf and asked me what it was. I told him it's … [Read more...]
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