September 3rd, 2010Shopping For Insurance

Yes! how to get life insurance if you are like me – and have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and recently started taking anxiety pills?   You see – we have been doing quite well at the store lately – and have been keeping up with all our bills – so we figured it was time to get some life insurance for both the spouse and I.  Why?  to insure my kid’s future – in case something happens to us – you never know eh.  Afterall, yesterday i just read on Facebook how a young blogger died of lung cancer and left 2 young kids to her hubby.  At least if something like this happens to me – i know that they would not be strapped for cash – and they would be able to go on and make life a wee bit easier – but of course – i never hope for something like that to happen – but life is so unpredictable – you never know what tomorrow may bring.  So for a peace of mind – we had to – so we are currently shopping around for the best rates.  Wish us luck eh.

September 3rd, 2010With Love On Your Anniversary

People asked me all the time what to give to the wife on an anniversary and I would tell them to check out anniversary gifts by year because you not only get an idea what to give – you can buy your gift from the same site.  The other most common question I get asked is what is your favorite anniversary gift?  Mine?  I gotta say the above toilet paper – first thing in the morning – when you use the bathroom and the toilet paper is all over the toilet – now tell me that doesn’t make you feel giddy, silly and funny all at once.   And this would go well with all the other 2nd anniversary gifts for those celebrating their second anniversary.

Gifts need not be expensive but they must be thoughtful – and you can’t just buy a random gift right?  Some men say that women are difficult to please – but to me – it’s understanding your woman and what she needs.  If you are both saving for a holiday or to buy a house – you definitely shouldn’t splurge on a diamond ring right?  A meaningful gift – a price of a stalk of rose – would suffice (for me anyways).   And for a spouse who needs nothing  – a funny t-shirt or even a teddy bear  would be nice – plus if it is shipped to the office where she works – that would be so sweet – what do you think?  I hope my suggestion/s helped – but you can always let me know – if you have a better gift to give to the special someone.

September 1st, 2010Maintaining Your Branded Goods

Branded goods are not cheap and a good friend had shown me what she did for her old branded handbags and shoes back home.  It’s amazing that they have a shop that professionally clean your branded goods – from shoes to handbags and even clothes and if a color of your shoes and handbags are getting too old to clean  – you can opt to dye it.   I used to just throw my old stuff out – now I don’t have to anymore – i’ll just bring them home with me to Asia – the next time I’m home.  Pretty awesome right?

Have you shopped with your spouse lately?  if you have – I’ve sure unless your man is extra special – they are all the same when it comes to shopping.  So after years of being together – I’ve finally come to this conclusion – that there is an easier way to shop with the man.  One thing you have to know is that the men – are not interested in giving you an opinion on your dress nor shoes or your handbags.  When it comes to grocery shopping – they don’t really care what you buy as long as there is food on the table or the fridge when they are hungry.  Now, now!  don’t tell me you don’t agree with me – if you are protesting right now – then you must be crazy ! hahhaha!

The difference between us women and men – they love their tools, their games or even cad drawing – big screen tvs and computers – other than that – you can forget about it.   And i have a simple solution for all the women out there – when you go shopping with your spouse – you let him go get his stuff and you go get yours – then you get your things done and be happy and he won’t be bored to death.  And you all can meet back in front of the mall or the car – and make sure you don’t leave the kids with the spouse – because if you do – when you meet up – he would be so grouchy – you don’t know if you should be mad with him – or feel bad for him.

August 27th, 2010My Dream Bathroom

Every beautiful woman wants a dream bathroom – with awesome looking faucets and lots of space and mirrors but a jacuzzi bathtub would be a plus – if not a bath tub deep enough to immerse your entire body without having to slip yourself deeper than you need to go get entirely soak.  My dream bathroom is only for myself – but if I can’t have it for myself – then I would need two sinks – two toilet bowls and a standing shower – not the ones in your bath-tub.  My dream bathroom needs to have flattering lightning and definitely a place to do my nails – i must have good soft music.  This bathroom – is at a hotel in Asia – and it’s not an ordinary hotel – and as you can see – they used the best furnishing and decor.  My home bathroom is smaller – but the next house I buy – I’m going to have my own bathroom in my own bedroom.  What about you ?

August 21st, 2010Preparing For A Vacation

Preparing for a vacation takes planning – a few weeks in advance.  You not only have to pack for yourself but for the entire family especially the kids!  the kids stuff takes up so much space – one can easily forget to pack your own stuff – like your shampoo or toner you may need for the next few days.  We look at several different holiday packages like Branson vacation package , Disney World and Sea World – all takes at least a good 5 days – so I have to pack for a 5 days worth for everyone.

Where do one begin? and surely you wanna look your best during your vacation – so that your vacation pictures can be shown around proudly to your family and friends right?   So moms – how do one pack all your daily regimen into a suitcase?  Are you going on a plane ?  or with a car?  Normally, or for the longest time – i pack the kids stuff first – but this trip – i’m packing first my stuff – and then kids – the spouse – you let him pack his own.  Plan ahead – mix and match your clothing – but never forget all your perfumes – lotions and sunscreen – because those are the things you really need.  I’m packing up soon – and will let you all know how i make out.

August 16th, 2010Ties

Shopping for a client/s is pretty easy – why?  I go for the designer ties – you can never go wrong with a male client or even a male relative.  Reason why i only buy designer ties is because of the material used – you will know that the quality is different from the store brand ones.  I prefer silk ties and pure silk must be used and these ones are handmade too.  Love the variety of colors to choose from and one can order them online – don’t even have to waste gas or going into a crowded mall.   And you can also tell the client/s or the relative that they are handmade – so they will feel really special.  Prices are reasonable too – at about $19.90 – $29.90.

This was my dream car for a long, long time – but i guess as you grow older – you kinda stay away from anything pink – else people might think you wanna hang on to your youth too much – hahah!!  But yes ! i’m looking for a used car to ferry my kids to school.  I’m not looking for an expensive car -  but the car definitely has to be in good working condition and small – because gas here is very expensive.  I figured it shouldn’t cost too much to insure a used car – unlike a new car – I think you need to insure for collision too.   So if i buy a used car at a reasonable price and insure it for a few hundred dollars a year that would be ideal – and i don’t have to worry about waiting for the spouse to ferry us around.  Looking online on carinsurancelist.com to get a quote was what was recommended by another friend – that way I can kinda get a price range – and then speak with someone about it. So yes! wish me luck – as soon as I get my car insurance – i’m getting a car – albeit a used one.

August 1st, 2010Kose Japan

The best thing I like about Kose Japan  is they have all your records even if you are not buying from the same store.  So lets say – you bought something a month ago – from a store and then go to another store – and wonder if you bought an item recently – or tried it before – they can just put in your info on the computer and they have everything you ever bought from them or the facial appointments you have had.   Pretty cool eh?  I think they probably use some kind of document management software to track all info and distribute it on all their Kose counter’s computer.

Anyhow – the girlfriend from Japan sent these over and told me that in the record in Kose Japan – the things that she had bought for me thus far shows that I’ve used more than 50 bottles of Sekkesei and the counter girl had asked her if i wanted to try something else.  The problem is – i haven’t had a chance to try anything new – because over here – where i lived – we don’t have a Kose Counter or a beauty shop – quite the bummer right.  So for now – I just have to continue using the Sekkesei lotion – i love masking my face with it.

July 21st, 2010Summer Invitations

So we received some holiday invitations for the summer – and one of them was from our local spa – inviting us for a facial at 50% off their regular price for the month of July.  But the catch ?  only on Fridays – and how can i miss out on half price facials right?  So i quickly called for an appointment – just in case the spaces are filled – and got into it a few weeks ago – but I also made another for the end of the month – so that i can take full advantage of the facial – greedy much ?  hahha!!!

So how did the facial go?  I went for the Signature Facial – at its original price it was $80 but since it’s only half price I paid $40 + taxes.   The signature facial is customized specially for the individual and because i needed deep cleansing – it was also included in the facial.  The esthetician  was informed that i had anxiety problem if i was laid flat too long – so she tried to raise me up during masking time and i truly appreciate it.  I had a wonderful facial – but more massage would be welcome – but never mind  – come end of this month – i’m going for another – to pamper myself – i can’t wait !   Love summer invitations like these don’t you?


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