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Multicolored Plastic Pots

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Inside these multicolored plastic pots are seeds planted in a mixture of non soil mix and used coffee grounds. These are being sprayed with water on a daily basis.

Multicolored Plastic Pots

It smells like a cafe in this area and why not, these used coffee grounds can be had FOR FREE from Starbucks.

You can ask for a bag or two from a branch near you when you have time to grab a cup.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 26th 2010 | Filed in Fresh Produce,From the Admin's Desk,FYI,Through the Lens,Visual Delights | Comments (13)

How to Protect Yourself From Heat

We have been experiencing extreme hot weather condition on a daily basis. Yes, there is no stopping summer. Just the other day, we experienced 34.5 degrees Celsius.

I am  sure that even if there are people who are gearing for rv repairs for their road trips, more are worried about their crops or lack of it due to El Nino phenomenon.

I have read somewhere that the weather will reach up to 40 degrees. Ugh!

It is important then to know how to protect yourself from heat:

  • Drink plenty of fluids, if possible more than 8 glasses per day.
  • Replace lost salt by drinking sports drinks. Salts and minerals are lost because of sweating.
  • Use sunscreen whenever you will be under the heat of the sun.
  • Avoid being directly under the sun from 10am till 2pm.
  • Wear clothes made of light materials.
  • Monitor those who are at risk like babies and elderly.
  • Try to lighten up your physical activities to avoid exhaustion.

It is important to try to slow down especially when one feels exhausted.

There, I hope I was able to enumerate a few helpful tips on how to protect one’s self from heat this summer.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 26th 2010 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk,FYI,introspection,Skin Deep | Comments (3)

Chi-chi, our American Pit Bull Terrier

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This is Chi-chi, our American Pit Bull Terrier.

Chichi

Chichi (who I already featured in a PH entry here) is sweet with the kids and is very playful. Yes, she is cuddly but we seldom cuddle her because she is big, heavy, and muscled.

When she steps on your toes with her big paws or stands up and the nails scratched your arm, you will definitely say “Awww!”

Pit Bulls are probably one of the misunderstood breeds among dogs.

Oops, my short post just got long. I am a bit busy these days and had only a little time to write a post.

Now back to looking for pre-employment screening for a friend who is putting up a new biz.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 20th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,From the Admin's Desk,Through the Lens,Trivia | Comments (3)

Summer is Here, Hurray?

The heat is unbearable and summer is not officially here yet. Or is it?

I know this is the season (or it might be even too late in the day) to look for the best weight loss products to help one wear a swimsuit of choice. If not then it is time to get that beach shawl that will best suit the beach wear one plans to use 😀

Am laughing but I know I will be the latter 😀

Isn’t it ironic that those things that will make you forget the heat for a while (think: ice cream, halo-halo, just bumming in an air-conditioned room, fruit shakes, shaved ice drinks and ice cold Coke of course!) are the ones that will make the waistline expand.

Gah! I need a glass of ice cold orange juice to think this over 🙂

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 18th 2010 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk,introspection,Skin Deep,Socials | Comments (5)

Obstructed View

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Obstructed View

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 16th 2010 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk,introspection,Through the Lens,Visual Delights | Comments (2)

What’s Inside Your Bag?

Do you have that urge to look through the bag of a friend and see what’s inside? Just to satisfy your curiosity among others. Perhaps you might want to discover the beauty secret why your friend’s skin is flawless only to find out that she is just using proactiv. 😀

I remember doing a “what’s inside your bag  photo meme” before and I admit, it was fun looking at what other have inside their bags.

Some of the things I featured in that bag meme are still there while there have been some changes. What remained constant is the bag’s weight.

I know heavy bags should be a no-no because there are a lot of not-so-good results when these are constantly carried.  Back pains and pains on the shoulders (which sometimes cause blisters and other skin conditions) are just two of the ill-effects of carrying a heavy bag.

What can you do to prevent these conditions?

  • Minimize what you have in your bag to avoid experiencing painful condition.
  • Plan your day so that you do not need to bring everything at once.
  • Distribute the weight although this would mean having more than one bag.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 16th 2010 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk | Comments (0)

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