KRIS KRINGLE NEW IDEAS

We are having our kris kringle here in the office and we are a bit late for it. I've joined the gift giving a week ago, and here are the remaining category I need to comply with:

“Something embarrassing to carry in public”
“Something that you need to insert”
“Something reminiscent of childhood”

I was thinking of what unique gifts can I give - something that satisfy the category, but at the same time, something that is useful and workable.

“Something embarrassing to carry in public” 

 It can be the following: broom (tingting or tambo), pale, and amything that is used for cleaning your house, barbie tote bag, little rainbow umbrella and other stuff that little kids have (it's embarassing coz you're already a grown-up), men's magazine, and poop-related-matter (wuhoo!)

Now, please, can you give me some gifts inspired by “Something that you need to insert” category?

I'm having a hard time, and all I was thinking were: Cork Opener, Ballpen, and charger.

Ideas anyone?

xoxo.

 

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

Nope, it's not about the vacation!

I'm excited for the upcoming giveaways preparation this Holiday Season. I'm thinking of small items that can be used either at home and office, rather than display and decoration that most people ignore. I personally made the invitation for my baby girl's Christening last August. It's time-consuming but I've enjoyed doing it. Now, I'm all crafty about doing it again this Christmas.

I wanted to express my gratitude to the people who became part of my 2015. Although it's a bit cheesy, but this year is special to me because I have my baby girl, Athena. All the people who helped me during my delivery, baby shower, Christening party

Thanks to Bumble Bee's Craft Den! Angie, the author of this wonderful blog, offers diverse tutorial and gift ideas (mostly DIY) that you may use in creating your personalized gifts! Click here for more Christmas Gift Ideas. Genius!

I also love Petro's Creative Homemaking blog! She has this sewing tutorial about reusable fabric bowl cover that is very easy to follow! With the tutorial comes a lot of pictures that can guide you from the start to end. You can choose your own cloth and color theme, especially for Christmas Season! Visit her site at The Seaman Mom. Colorful and artistic!

Lastly, Andrea's The Beauty Dojo created a window for busy wife like me. This gift ideas is safe because obviously, everybody will like this.. CANDIES!!!! Her post last October 2 entitled I LOVE CANDY CORN TEST TUBE FAVORS + FREE PRINTABLE shows how candies with customized package will surely wins everyone's heart this Christmas. Easy and affordable!

Thanks to Totally Tutorials for introducing me to a lot of DIY blogs that are truly helpful. I hope that by sharing these to you, you became more inspired in customizing your gift ideas and other stuff at home and office.

This is just the start. I'll search the web for more ideas. If you have one, feel free to share by sending me an email at arabellaschoice@gmail.com or simply add a comment just below this post. :)

xoxo.arabella

BER Month Na!!!

http://www.juice.ph/blogs/buhaypinoy/the-ber-months-pasko-na-sa-pilipinas

Ano pa nga ba?

Darating na ang pinakamasayang araw sa buong taon - Pasko.








At kasabay nito ang sangkatutak na gastos. #GASTOS

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Water bill. (bababa dahil maginaw kaya't hindi makaligo. pero dadami ang hugasin at labahin sa dami ng handaan at kainang pupuntahan.)

Electricity bill (na patuloy ang pagtaas dahil sa gabi-gabing nakasindi ang Christmas lights).

Mobile Postpaid (sa dami ng iggreet at tatawagan, pati na ang paggamit ng web para ipost ang sangkatutak na selfies na puro mukha naman ang nakikita, nag-eexceed ang usage ng internet)

Credit Cards (kaskas lang nang kaskas. Bili ng regalo para sa mga inaanak,  bili ng bagong gamit sa bahay, reservation fee ng staycation mo out of town for 3-5 days at kung anu-ano pa)

Other Expenses. (Date araw-araw kasama si "mahal" "babe" "honey" or kung ano man ang tawag mo sa partner mo. Nuod ng MMFF. Reunion dito, Reunion doon.)

Tama? Pinoy ka nga. Nakatatak na sa sistema natin ang magcelebrate, magcatch-up sa mga taong hindi natin nakita ng buong taon, o umattend sa araw-araw na kainan sa buong barangay.

Sa kabila ng hirap ng buhay, pinipili nating maging masaya ngayon... at iiyak na lang next year 'pag nagkita na kayo ng mga Statements of Account nyo. #HUHUBELS #TRUELABELS

Tapos iinstallment natin ang bayad sa mga utang natin, hanggang, di natin namamalayan,
BER month na ulet!

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Pero wag ganon. Ang OA.


Hindi ba mas mabuting ngayon palang ay mag-ipon na para sa nalalapit na gastos?

My point db? Pak! Ganern! Para sa ekonomiya! (See Maria Sofia Love: Her pak na pak story) #MOWDELING






Tips para sa matipid na buhay ngayong -BER months:

1. Pumunta sa pinakamalapit na tiangge! Ang Divisoria at Baclaran ay ilan lamang sa patok nang pamilihan ng murang gamit, panregalo, pati na din ng pagkain. Pero sa mga tulad nating nagtatrabaho at weekends lang ang pahinga, eto ang ilan sa mga online sites na may schedule ng bazaar (or simply tiangge pa din) na pwedeng puntahan:

Manila on Sale 2015

World Trade Center Events Calendar

Manila Shopper Bazaar & Expo List

Super Sale Bazaar

What's Happening Events

2. Still don't have the time? Buy Online!!! Meron tayong instagram, Facebook, at iba iba pang websites na nagkalat ang mga online sellers.
Piece of advice: Pwedeng tumawad. Pwedeng magdemand. Remember that customer is always right.
pero wag abusado. Tulad mo, naghahanap-buhay lang din sila.

3. SAVE SAVE SAVE. This is applicable forever. May forever. #Forevermore #ALDUB


Maging happy this Holiday Season! Dahil sa kung ano man ang dahilan ng pagtitipid at pagkagastusan natin, ang endpoint: this is the time to give and to share. A time for love. A time for peace.


Pak na pak!


xoxo.arabella.

Christmas on Display 2014

Greenhills Shopping Center is one of the family destinations during this Holiday Seasons. Not only because of the clothing and food bazaar situated in one of its parking lots (aside from the so-much-on-sale items inside the mall!) but also because of the popular Christmas On Display or COD. It is a Christmas themed decoration with machined-powered human sized figurines that tells a story related to the Holidays. Every year, Greenhills set up a facade below its huge logo near the parking lot where the bazaar stands so people can freely watch the 5 to 10 minute story of the COD.

This 2014, the theme is about how the three wise men (Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltazar) found their way to meet the new born Jesus, son of God. With the effective placement of lights and loud sounds, the story went efficiently well to the the audience.

It is evident to see that most of the bazaar comers are from family to couples to friends. Kids all over the place throwing questions to their parents about the angel and the kings and the baby Jesus. Somehow, it is good to know that they are curious about the Christmas rather than never care about it.

Greenhills COD will last until January 4 the next year.

Xoxo.arabella.