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Deck the Hall with Boughs of Jolly

12.03.2013 by Leah // 2 Comments

My favorite way of 'decking the hall':  filling up our console table with Christmas ornaments. I chose to "grow" my Christmas ornaments collection by adding new pieces each year, instead of buying everything new to match a chosen theme or color palette.   Red, green and gold have always been our Christmas colors.  A bit traditional, yes, but nothing look so festive than ... READ MORE

Bonding with the Fam Bam in Cebu

09.01.2013 by Leah // 3 Comments

I just spent 3 wonderful days in Cebu for some R&R, bonding time with my parents and brother's family (and it was his birthday last Thursday), and to attend Liam's school program (my first)! The last time I saw Liam was in April.  Although I keep tab of all his developments (thanks to Facebook and emails), I miss bonding (i.e. playing) with him already so when my mom ... READ MORE

Chocolate Pecan Muffins

10.14.2012 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Our breakfast this morning - Chocolate Pecan Muffins from S&R: They're big, have the perfect sweet flavor (that means not too sweet, in my palate), perfectly soft and moist texture (not dry unlike other cheap muffins), and are generously topped with bite-sized pecan nuts! You can buy them in packs of 4 at only P189.95 (or about P48.00 per muffin).   You can ... READ MORE

My Loot from the S&R Sale

10.01.2012 by Leah // 2 Comments

Almost everyone I knew shopped here last weekend: This sale is one of the biggest that S&R offers exclusively to its members. My parents and I checked out the sale last Saturday and the lines inside were insane!   We lined up to the cashier for almost 4 hours or rather, my dad did, while my mom and I did our shopping.   No complaints though, because the S&R ... READ MORE

Citrus Juicer

03.02.2012 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Found this citrus squeezer with a glass container at S&R the other week for only P120.00.  It was perfect for our stock of oranges which we are taking a lot these days because not only are they in season, they really are refreshing drinks especially now that summer has set in: The citrus squeezer was so easy to use and squeezes the most juice out of the oranges, ... READ MORE

Meet our Gingerbread Men

11.24.2011 by Leah // 4 Comments

Saw them at S&R last week and they're on sale at P199.00 / piece (from P250/piece)!  Cool! So cute!   They definitely complete our apartment's Christmas look. Also on sale are the Christmas ceramic figurines that lights up when you press the switch at the bottom.    It's on a buy 1, take 1 promo at P69.75 and I regret not having gotten more (bought only 1 ... READ MORE

Cute Clear Plastic Christmas Canisters

10.10.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

These are so cute!   Christmas Tree-shaped plastic canisters!   Perfect containers for the Christmas cookies or brownies you're planning to bake and to give away as Christmas presents! Available only at S&R.   Each canister sells at P149.95.   Yep, you read it right.  Just P149.95 each!   ... READ MORE

The Hollywood Cookie Diet

09.18.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Saw this at S&R the other day (sorry for the camera flash, I used my cellphone cam only: According to Diets in Review: The Hollywood Cookie Diet is easy. Simply eat four cookies a day, which replaces your breakfast and lunch, then eat a healthy dinner. So, eat a cookie for breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch and mid-afternoon snack. Each cookie is individually ... READ MORE

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9 months ago this feisty little cat we named Gigi 9 months ago this feisty little cat we named Gigi came to us super dirty (gusgusin to the max), malnourished and is in bad need of treatment for worms and fleas. Who would've thought that she will bloom into a really pretty cat, with salmon-colored nose, beautiful doe eyes, a prominent white hair scarf, and powdery white cheeks. 

But she is very far from innocent, and is now feared by the male cats here twice her size because she is #GigitheCatBully pala 😅 

Happy 9th monthsary, Gigi Ganda 🥰

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Say Hi to fluffy Noodle, my cat assistant today 🙂 #catnoodle #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catlove #quarantinecat #acatstale
@_catcaaat is going loco over Pollo Loco 😆 #ac @_catcaaat is going loco over Pollo Loco 😆

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Omu Rice 😋 Omu Rice 😋
Peek-a-boo! #GigitheCatBully #acatstale #catstagr Peek-a-boo!

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To My Father By Georgia Harkness A giant pine, ma To My Father
By Georgia Harkness

A giant pine, magnificent and old
Stood staunch against the sky and all around
Shed beauty, grace and power.
Within its fold birds safely reared their young.
The velvet ground beneath was gentle,
and the cooling shade gave cheer to passers by.
Its towering arms a landmark stood, erect and unafraid,
As if to say, “Fear naught from life’s alarms”.
It fell one day.
Where it had dauntless stood was loneliness and void.
But men who passed paid tribute – and said,
“To know this life was good,
It left it’s mark on me. Its work stands fast”.
And so it lives. Such life no bonds can hold –
This giant pine, magnificent and old.

~

To our shelter and safety while he lived, we miss you so much.
Happy 2nd Year in Heaven, Daddy ❤
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