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Sunset for Grandpa

The end of last year signaled grief to my father’s side of the family when a grand uncle passed away. We were able to visit him a few days before he breathed his last and it was a bittersweet memory that he still recognized me, disoriented though he was.

This sunset photo (I made it grainy in texture) was taken when we were on our way home from that visit:

last sunset for GrandUncle

Here is the photo without the grainy texture.

We went back a few days after for his wake but we just stayed for some time since we had to travel back home. It was good to see relatives even if the circumstances were sad. Spending some time with them, albeit it was a very short time made me realize how much I have been amiss on what is happening with them. Continue Reading »

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 29th 2010 | Filed in Blast from the Past,Bonding Time,From the Admin's Desk,Through the Lens,Visual Delights | Comments (5)

Krispy Kreme For the Sweetest Mom Week 2

Here is Cookie’s entry for the Krispy Kreme The Sweetest Mom Contest:
Please click on the photo to enlarge.

These photos were taken during my youngest daughter’s 5th birthday.  We were booked at our favorite hotel and we invited the family over to kill time before heading off to dinner.  However, my mom who isn’t much of a “gimik” person initially refused to come and instead wanted to just go home and join us for dinner later on.  After some prodding, she relented although reluctantly.

Upon entering our suite she was surprised to see that we had one of the city’s best views of Manila Bay.  She took a seat by the bay window and marveled as the sun began to descend.  She was so engrossed with the view that she didn’t even notice that we were taking goofy pictures already.  What made the occassion magical was that my Mother, in her own quiet way, found fulfillment in simply sitting by the window and watching the sun set.  Having lived near the bay as a child, it was one sight that she has missed all these years.  And from our hotel window, she has never seen the bay and its sunset as beautiful.

She made us promise to take her along again if and when we stay there again.  Thats a promise I am bound to fulfill if only to see my Mom sitting by the window with a look of quiet contentment.  Nothing could be more magical than that.

Update:
Congratulations Cookie, YOU are THE winner 🙂

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 27th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,From the Admin's Desk,Plateful of Fun,Socials | Comments (3)

For Moms Out There

I know this is a super-duper late post (rolls eyes) to be thinking about mother’s day gift ideas this year since Mother’s Day has come and gone in this part of the world. On the other hand, I just concluded a post-Mother’s Day contest so I see nothing wrong 😀

In Sweden, they will be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 30. Spain celebrated this special day last March.

Anyway, for me, as a daughter and a mom, cliche though it seems, Mother’s day should be celebrated everyday. Mother’s Day does not mean grand dinner, expensive gifts and ceremonial toasts. Simple gestures like a hug, a sent message, doing something special for each other and saying how much you love and value your children and or you mom are all big things done in small ways.

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 27th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,introspection | Comments (0)

For the Sweetest Mom – a Krispy Kreme contest

Mother’s Day has come to pass but haven’t we said “Everyday is Mother’s Day” oftentimes? Yes, we celebrate Mother’s Day with our moms daily by hugs, kisses, messages and prayers.

Since we celebrate Mother’s Day during summer when our favorite sweet mangoes are in season, we can treat our moms (and ourselves too) with Krispy Kreme Mango Kreme Cake. Krispy Kreme Mango Kreme Cake is made of bits of ripe mangoes mixed with custard on top of a soft vanilla cake and is available on a limited time at PhP42.00 each.

mango kreme cake

Drive away the heat by having Krispy Kreme Mangoes & Kreme Chiller. For a medium sized serving good for sharing, Mangoes and Kreme Chiller has mangoes and topped with whipped cream.

mangoes and kreme chiller

But do you know that you (and your fabulous mom) can win a dozen Krispy Kreme Mango Kreme Cake or a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, if these are unavailable?

Here’s how to win a dozen Krispy Kreme Mango Kreme Cake

  1. Add Chloe, the official Krispy Kreme girl as a Facebook friend. Click HERE
  2. Submit a photo of you and your mom to this email address hotlightgirl.chloe@gmail.com sharing a magical moment and briefly describe why it is indeed magical.
  3. In your email, give the following important details:
  • Name,
  • Facebook name,
  • Age,
  • Blog where you saw the promo: Teacher Julie’s Treasure Jar blog
  • Date of submission.

Only ONE ENTRY per PERSON.

The photos will be sent to me and I will select finalists from the photos I receive to be posted here. The best photo by the end of the week will be determined by the most number of comments which will count as votes. Only one comment per person please.

There will be two winners on this blog, one for the week of May 17-21 and one for the week of May 24-28. Winners will be announced on May 22 and May 29 respectively.

Prizes can be claimed at the winners’ Krispy Kreme branch of choice, all you need to do is present a valid ID and the notification email from me.

NOTE: Please, please, follow all instructions carefully or your entries will be disqualified

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 17th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,From the Admin's Desk,Plateful of Fun,Socials | Comments (2)

Crescent Moon and Venus on May 16, 2010

My eldest daughter noticed this unusual spectacle yesterday and took several photos: May 16, 2010 Venus and crescent moon alignment. One of which is this:

venus and moon

Venus and crescent moon aligned in the sky. Photo taken at 6:38pm some minutes before the setting happened, time was according to the news. Daughter said she even saw Venus “disappear” while we were on the road, which was also reported in the news.

I say it beats seeing this in person rather than watching video footage even on HDTV.

This rarely occurs and the next one is said to be slated on August 13, 2012 which is a day after this daughter’s birthday. Not everyone gets to see it too.

My friend iMom took a photo too. Enchie had photos too.

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 17th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,For Little Hands,From the Admin's Desk,Through the Lens | Comments (2)

Right Foot

Right foot of my son who loves to play outdoors, the other half of his pair of often dirty feet. He loves to walk barefoot in the house.

right foot

Running after kids is a good way to exercise even without fitness equipment.

With the way children are plopped in front of a computer or game console, they miss out on a lot of things that playing with friends and/or playing outdoors can give them.

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Posted by Treasure Jar on May 15th 2010 | Filed in Bonding Time,FYI,Through the Lens | Comments (8)

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