Wonderful Gifts from My High School Friend

A big paper bag was left in our lobby guard last January 9, 2010 containing two items, one for me and one for my son. The package came from my very good friend Ana. Ana was a really good friend back in high school. According to her, I wrote poems for her when we were in high school, which she’s still keeping to this day. How come I didn’t remember that? LOL!


That’s my friend Ana (wearing brown-striped shirt) beside me and our high school classmates during our August 2011 meet-up at Serendra!

It took 23 years for us to see each other again. The last time we saw each other was after high school graduation. She stayed in the U.S. for six years to pursue her nursing career, and she came back last year to deliver her second child here in the Philippines. That’s when we were finally able to catch a glimpse of each other after all these years.

So what’s inside the paper bag?


Victoria’s Secret Pure Seduction® Must-have Gift Bag for me

This Victoria’s Secret gift bag was Ana’s Christmas gift to me. Actually, I’m considering it as my early birthday present. This gift bag contains Pure Seduction® hydrating body lotion, fragrance mist and daily body wash. I super loved this!


Baton Launcher for the little boy

The little boy likewise received a Christmas present from Jed, Ana’s son who recently celebrated his 7th birthday with an angry birds-themed party that we attended, too. The little boy was too excited to open his gift and play with his new toy. See that toothless smile on his face?

Thank you very much, Ana! We loved your gifts, but more than those presents, I really appreciate your friendship. 24 years and counting, has it been that long? Now that reminds me I’m getting really old. LOL!

“Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.”
Plautus

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What I Want for My Birthday

With only six days to go before my birthday, I’m still finding it hard to find a birthday gift for myself. Hubby gave me cash last December as his birthday present to me. Sadly, I wasn’t able to buy anything for myself from the money he gave me because we all know that December is the most expensive month of the year. For one, I had to buy gifts for a lot of people. We also had low volume of work last December, which meant less take-home pay.

If hubby hadn’t given me cash, I would have asked him to check out this website, http://www.berries.com/birthday-gifts-wife-sb6, so he’d know what I really want for my birthday. Well, I still may be able to do this with the help of our 5-year-old son. I will ask the little boy to sweet-talk his Dad into buying something from this website for Mommy’s special day. LOL! Do you think this will work?



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How My Son Became Rash-free

If there’s one thing that my 5-year-old son got from me, it’s his sensitive skin. I remember when he was still a baby, we bought a small carpet that we placed in our living room. He loved sitting and playing on this carpet, but after a few days, I noticed rough and dry skin irritations on his arms.

My son also peed so much at night when he was an infant up to the time he was circumcised, which was just last year, September 24, 2011 to be exact. A heavy wet diaper would greet us every morning when he woke up, and diaper rash was not uncommon, too.

I am not a mom who takes things lightly especially when it comes to my son’s health and well-being. I took my son to his pediatrician in both instances, and in both cases, I was prescribed expensive medications for his skin problems.

It was only last year that I discovered Rashfree from Unilab when they gave away loot bags to mommy blogers who attended PMC’s Second Grand Eyeball in Pasay City.


Rashfree, suggested retail price Php150.00

Rashfree™ contains zinc oxide, which is considered a skin protectant. Zinc oxide soothes the skin and prevents it from coming into direct contact with external irritants. It also promotes normal skin healing process. Rashfree is used to prevent and treat diaper rash. It also promotes healing of minor skin irritations.

Because my son stopped wearing diapers at night after he was circumcised, he doesn’t suffer from diaper rash anymore. These days, I use Rashfree on my son when he has non-infected abrasions, cuts and chafed skin. For only Php150.00, my son’s skin is safe and protected.

How do you keep your children rash-free?



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Choosing Small Luxury Apartment For Rent


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You’re a new parent looking to splurge on a little luxury for your new family. You don’t need a penthouse, per se, but you are looking for a small luxury apartment. However, you’re still new at the apartment-hunting game: what qualifies an apartment as a “luxury” apartment? Are they really worth the price? And what kind of small luxury apartment should you choose?

No worries, new parents: here’s your ultimate guide to choosing a small luxury apartment.

What’s the Difference Between a Luxury Apartment and a Standard Apartment?

Luxury apartments have been designed to provide the best of the best in apartment housing. Premium countertops, beautiful fireplaces, spacious balconies, cathedral ceilings; instead of choosing from a few amenities, a luxury apartment will generally contain them all. They’re more frequently remodeled and come with more complex or building services, such as doorman service, quick (or 24-hour) maintenance service, noise-reducing hallways, etc. Luxury apartments tend to be more prevalent in affluent areas: Virginia Beach apartments tend to be more luxurious than nearby areas like Norfolk, Suffolk, or Portsmouth, for example.

What’s Your Definition of Luxury?

Are you throwing around the word “luxury” because you’re tired of living in budget apartments? Decide what “luxury” is for you: is it a huge, state-of-the-art kitchen? Is it location? Is it having more space and amenities? If you’re only looking for a luxury apartment to have a balcony or a fireplace, you might not want to pay extra for the “luxury” label. If, however, you’re looking for a state-of-the-art kitchen, you’ll probably have to spring for luxury, as few apartment complexes offer large kitchens without the “luxury” label.

Quieter Living Circumstances

Since luxury apartment buildings tend to attract an older demographic, you’ll be less likely to be subjected to raucous parties from fellow residents. Many luxury apartment complexes or buildings also invest in thicker (noise-reducing) walls and floors than their non-luxury counterparts.

More Security and Amenities

Many luxury apartment communities invest in a full-time security staff and a gated entryway, so you and your family may feel safer in a luxury community. You’re also more likely to enjoy amenities like luxury pools, gyms, or complimentary transportation services.

Do You Live in a Small Luxury Apartment?

Is it worth the price? How did you choose the one you live in? Is it a good place for families? Share your experiences with fellow parents in the comments!



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Playtime at Tom’s World!

The little boy looks forward to Saturdays because this is the day that he can go to one of his favorite places in the mall: Tom’s World. We usually give him Php100.00 worth of tokens, sometimes a little bit more, so he can play the games that he likes and get into the rides that he fancies.

This is what he did at Tom’s World last Saturday. First, he got into the Kids’ Burger Machine, then he raced a car and played basketball.


And this is what he got for the tickets he earned from playing: a mini basketball game.


It doesn’t really take much to make my son happy. Going to Tom’s World is one of his simple joys, and we make it a point to take him there during our mall day.

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