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We went to have the youngest child’s guitar strings replaced yesterday at the store where we bought said guitar.

As early as 11am there was already a crowd in the mall because apparently, there was a big sale. Much as we wanted to look around especially in the building we were in where the big hardware store was located (we need to get a few things for some things like cabinet handles, threaded standoffs and batteries)

New strings, happy girl 😀

Thank you to the staff of RJ Guitar SM North EDSA Cyberzone Building.

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The youngest daughter requested that we have her guitar brought to her where she is vacationing. Three family members have been to where she is staying but alas, we can’t possibly ask them to bring a guitar with them, too big to carry.

She said however, that she just borrows an older cousin’s guitar to practice on.

They were kinda sad when one of the guitar strings broke and the one they got was not to their liking. They use elixir strings and couldn’t find a music store that carries the brand.

They said it the sound that the new string has is different. 😀

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This May 2013, Kultura Filipino celebrates three years of having Crafts for a Cause with new products and new partners.

Crafts for a Cause was able to bring together different products coming from livelihood programs of the non-profit organization partners. Through the training and help of various foundations, the products made by the marginalized and underprivileged members of the society have found their way to the hands of buyers who purchase these.

Photos of the products featured in Crafts for a Cause:

Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran ng Baseco

Life Project for Youth

Circle of Friends Foundation

Zonta ladies and their bag products

Berdesaco Bags

Bags made from newspapers

Bags from products using doy packs

Bags with soda can pop top lids

Crafts for a Cause began with 16 pioneering foundations with products from as far as the Cordillera region to the south in Basilan. For its third year, Kamay Crafts Foundation, the Paper for Now Foundation and the Circle of Friends Foundation are Crafts for a Cause’s newest partners.

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This is the eldest child:

She loves playing the piano just like here father. She doesn’t have any formal training but she can play. I guess there is that distinct difference between a forced talent than a natural talent but I will not delve into that 😉

We don’t need to buy keyboard piano yet though there is that possibility that she may ask for one. This is at the MIL’s home. In our home, we have a Korg that they use to play.

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I used to do a lot of crafts back when blogging and other online activities were accessible and affordable.

Imagine my surprise when I found these two papier tole crafts I did when the need to clean up the closet came up. Whoop!

Of course the next thing to do would be to look for my tools. Sadly, I can’t remember where I placed these and I am just not in the mood to look for these in the rubble of junk in our library.

Am thinking if a Martor USA utility knife will be ok to use with the cutting of the patterns should I decide to take up doing 3D paper crafts again.

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Kipling, a Belgian bag brand partners with World Vision for “A Brighter Christmas For a Brighter Tomorrow“.

World Vision, a Christian development and advocacy organization that helps children will be benefiting from this partnership in order to have more funds for the education of the children under their care.

The partnership aims to spread the fun and happiness that every Kipling bag has been instilled with.

“There is no greater joy this Christmas than knowing we have brought smiles to others, especially children. Through “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow” program, we can make not only the holidays, but also the future, brighter for the children of World Vision,” according to the Benjamin Go, President of Greyhound Marketing Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kipling in the Philippines.

“We are very delighted to have this partnership with Kipling, which is known globally for bringing fun and joy through its fashionable bags. Were happy that this time, Kipling has decided to reach out and bring the same kind of goodwill to ensure the education of children sponsored by World Vision,” says National Resource Development Associate Director Jun Godornes.

Shop for a cause with Kipling bags and be a blessing in supporting the children of World Vision have a brighter tomorrow. For every Kipling bag or luggage you purchase from December 1 – 31, 2012, Kipling will donate Php500 to World Vision.

Kipling’s sporty and glam bags called Basic Elevated are featured for the holiday collection. The following are a few reasons why you should get these perfect everyday adventure companion: stylish quilted exteriors, patent details, stunning linings, and 3 Christmas-themed colors red, white and black.

The Basic Elevated Collection includes:

• New Elise that has a tablet-ready interior and can be worn 3 ways;
• Teagan S, a travel-savvy trolley with 2 compartments that are accessible from the topside; Weekend bag that can accommodate all your travel tidbits with its expandable bottom
• Creativity X a totally essential-ready cross-over bag.

Celebrity endorsers Miriam Quiambao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kylie Padilla dn Jessica Connelly are supporting the Kipling and World Vision partnership program.

Kipling is available online at zalora.com.ph and at the following locations:

SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Megamall, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, Robinsons Place Ermita, Rustan’s Alabang Town Center, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’s Makati, Landmark Makati, Landmark TriNoma and soon-to-open Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro.

To know more about Kipling, visit Kipling Philippines on Facebook and get to find out more exciting news and promos from the lovable monkey.

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