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My current jewelry box is a a musical box that my husband got me from Korea. As much as I love it, I think I need a bigger box. I also want something with more than one compartment. The music box only6 has one on top for the rings and a few stud earrings. The bottom part is so unorganized because of all the necklaces, and bracelets shoved inside. And because of that, I never get to display the ballet dancer that’s supposed to dance with the music.

I would like to buy a new jewelry box that could accommodate all my jewelry and organize it nicely as well. I found this leather jewelry boxes online and I like them. Especially the blue one coz it’s my favorite color and it reminds me of Tiffany’s. The one I like is $249.95 though. I’m sure the fact that it’s leather has a lot to do with that. Those little compartments sure makes it worth it too. It’s probably big for what I have now though but I’m sure I’ll be able to fill it up throughout the years. Right Hubs?

If you’ve been following me for years, like waaaayyy back in ’97, you’ve practically watched my son grow into a Teenager. Chances are, I’ve watched your kids grow as well. I suddenly feel all nostalgic. Anyhoooo, part of his growth that you’ve witnessed is his art work. I can’t even count how many times I’m raved what a great artist he is and how many artwork of his that I’ve posted throughout the years. They’re not limited to drawings either. My son can do digital better than anyone. Well, maybe I’m exaggerating but what I mean it, he’s really good. He once drew Popeye in Photoshop just using the draw tool then printed it and when his cousins saw it they all wanted one. These days he’s into creating videos and video games. I won’t even attempt to look into his computer to check out his files coz I know he’s got folders and folders of them. He has a YouTube account where he uploads the videos though. I’ll share some of the videos sometime. Right now, here are some recent and not-so recent drawings all over his room.

As you can see, he’s into Sonic these days. He’s also into Halo and he has drawings of that too which I’ll post sometime. When he was in grade school, except for that one week when he brought home 3 tickets in a span of one week for talking too much, he never really got in trouble for the usual stuff that kids gets in trouble with at school. Yah know like bullying, picking a fight, or being a distraction to other kids. Every time I had a meeting with any of his Teachers, his trouble was mostly because he liked to draw a lot. It sounds strange, doesn’t it? See, he would always rush his work so he could have that extra quite time to do whatever and in his case, to draw. So every time we’d talk to him about focusing on the task at hand, I always had this pain in my stomach. It always bothered me so much telling my son to ease up on something he’s obviously so passionate about so he could concentrate on other things.

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One of the things my daughter and I enjoy doing besides cooking together is doing crafts. I wish I remember to take pictures of our craft times but sometimes I find myself being so in the task that I completely forget about the camera. That’s a bummer for making memories especially for a scrapbooker like me but sometimes it’s good too. This generation is too obsessed with taking pictures of everything that we forget to feel the moment. Like were there doing something but we’re too busy trying to take the best shot. Hey, I’m guilty of that a lot so no judging here.

Anyhooo, my favorite place to go to for ideas is Personal Creations. If you connect on their Facebook page, you’ll get not only craft ideas to do with your kids, the page also provide tips and tricks on daily chores, store sales, and a nice community for parents, crafters, etc. So check’em out when you can. Personal Creations just posted a link for making play-doh so I think that’s our next project. Wish us luck.

Ringtones are pretty much an extension of a person’s identity. If you like a song, you not only listen to it over and over again. You end up buying the ringtone version of it for your cellphone. I for one have used Mary J Blige, and Pussycat Dolls ringtones in the past. These days I like Maroon 5′s Move Like Jagger, anything by Jessie J, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and of course Kelly Clarkson. Isn’t it fun to have specific ringtones for specific people? I like doing that coz I like to represent my contacts with their fun personality. I’m generous that way .

If you’re looking for a place to be able to create your own ringtone for your cellphone, check out Mobile17. The website lets you download either an MP3, M4A, WAV, WMA, or OGG file from your own computer. It then converts the song into a standardized format which takes about a few minutes, then you can edit it into a 40-second ringtone by picking particular parts of the song for your cellphone. Mobile17 works with LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Nokia, and iPhone. Mobile17 also lets you sent it to different networks including Sprint, Verison, T-Mobile and AT&T with worldwide availability as well.

YES, ringtone maker apps for iPhone and Android are available for downlaods as well.

Emma loves to bake. If it was up to her we’d be baking cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, everyday. But of course we can’t do that so we do it on the weekends. She definitely had fun with all the Holiday baking we did last year. Anyhooo, for Christmas, Nan and Pop gave her a Kid’s Cupcake Bake Set from Bed Bath and Beyond. The set came with apron, wooden mixing spoon, icing spreader, 5pc measuring spoons, 12 cup nonstick mini cupcakes pan, 1(24 count) mini cupcake liners, cupcake stand and vinyl carry bag.

We made mini chocolate banana cupcakes.

And regular sized ones too. BTW, I added chocolate chips on the recipe so the cupcakes are more decadent. And another thing, the cupcake bake set is currently on sale for $2.99. NICE!

Everyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE SHOES. My dear mother-in-law is one of those people. She definitely made my Christmas really cool thanks to the shoes calendar that she gave me as a Christmas gift. It’s literally a page-a-day gallery of shoes. 1 shoes/per day.

The shoes featured varied from the ones I’d definitely wear, to the artistically designed couture shoes that would look so great in a closet to show off to at museums or display cabinets at home.

The calendar is supposed to be for my office desk but since the desk is already filled with my paraphernalia, I decided to put it in the end table right next to the couch. The end table that holds the laptop which is technically my husband’s end table since he’s the one who always sits on the side of the couch that’s near it. Now he can look at women’s shoes everyday in calendar form as well. Haha!

You can have the same shoes calendar by purchasing it at Workman for $15.99.

We are all busy starting or finishing up our Christmas shopping and looking for awesome deals. One store I love because of its amazing sales and deals is Kohl’s. That’s one of the stores I shop at for my children clothes, especially during back-to-school and Christmas seasons. I also love their affordable home items and toys. If you happen to be an avid Kohl’s shopper, then visit my house sometime, you’ll recognize some of the home decorations from there. I love the contemporary style, colors, and of course, affordable prices.

Speaking of affordable prices just in time for Christmas, Kohl’s is having its 2-day specials as part of the Christmas countdown sale. Up to 60% off for selected fine jewelry. Check out the department like the Kids toys, kitchen items, home decors, handbags, fragrances, and others for more savings.

First there was Snuggie, which in all logic and purposes, is actually cool. Who wouldn’t want to be wrapped around all warm and snug by a soft large blanket, right? But what about ForeverLazy? It’s like a jumbo version of a onesie pajamas.

I suppose it’s something nice and cozy to wear at home when lounging around, reading a book, playing board games or video games, or watching TV. I don’t know about tailgating, or going outdoors with it on though. That’s just definitely plain lazy. Well, I guess the name ForeverLazy is quite apropos.