Treasure Jar

My first time to make homemade body scrub or DIY body scrub.

Here was what I did:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup used coffee grounds
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil 

Just mix together and voila! (I deliberately added the brown sugar, that light brown part, to show how it looks like)

How to use the DIY body scrub: You can use this before bathing but be sure to wet the body parts you want to use the homemade body scrub with. Gently use the scrub on your elbows, foot and even face. Wash or rinse with your usual soap or facial/body wash.

Skin will be supple and soft after you rinse the homemade body scrub off. Wash the bathroom floor just in case there is oil residue that might cause slips to the next user.

Easy peasy. If you want to use coconut oil, you can do so. You can also opt to remove the sugar.

You can also use an electronic ph meter if you want, no one is stopping you 😀

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If you are still not done with your gift shopping yet, here are a few practical gift suggestions:

• gift checks for the teenagers because you never really know what they like especially when it comes to clothes and accessories
• craft accessories for the scrapbooker relative
• desk name plates for your office mates or employees
• small kitchen appliances for your favorite aunt
• pots and seeds for the avid gardener mom
• magazine subscription (real ones or virtual) for your reader dad
• spa gift checks for your girl friends
• homemade body scrub
• pet accessories for the loved ones with pets
• goodies in a jar (post will be in in a while)

Do not settle for things that will just gather dust. Be practical. If in doubt, give food! 😀

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We love going to tiangge or bazaars but we usually don’t do much buying especially with the toys that “smell” aka toxic fumes and high lead content.

Last Sunday however, we went to a place with lots of bazaar stalls. We went before lunch thinking that parking would be a breeze due to the boxing match but I guess people were not really interested that much to watch anymore but parking was full and we were on the rooftop parking around lunchtime. 

People were carrying all sorts of bags in the bazaar and I’m pretty sure the big boxes contain appliances, cpu carts, and furniture. The smaller bags had clothes, shoes and trinkets.

As usual, the husband can haggle better than me.

We got a few items for the children. I got … nothing for me, as usual 😀

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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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Who said boys can’t be fashion-conscious? They can be with the proper clothes (and swagger, lol) from where else but SM Kids’ Fashion.

Below are some fashion ideas from the  2012 Philippine fashion Week and SM Kids’ Fashion we can get for those handsome little men in our lives:

Bradley:

Colorful shorts bring instant liveliness to any ensemble. Capture that energy by pairing them with clothes in complementary—not matching!—colors. Make the outfit pop with sneakers that create contrast with the rest of the hues being worn. A good rule of thumb is to mix up warm colors, like red and orange, with cool colors like green and blue. A contrasting cardigan adds a touch of class, making little boys look dapper, yet casual.

Boys Got Style:

While loud colors can look debonair on a young boy by themselves, bringing in some contrast through additional layers creates depth and texture to the entire outfit. A sporty black jacket makes yellow shirts and red jeans pop, while taupe helps a red collared shirt blend in with dark blue jeans by cooling the vivid color down. The end result is a fashionable look that’s versatile enough for both night and day.

Dude:

Juniors and pre-teens are certified rockstars when dressed in Dude’s duds. Make heavily-textured shirts look sleek and sophisticated with blazers in neutral shades. If you want to keep the look casual, roll up the blazer’s sleeves along with the shirts to add a colorful cuff at the end. With a pair of dark-wash jeans and a stylish pair of sneaks to complete the ensemble, juniors are definite head-turners!

Modern Prince:

Dressed up doesn’t always have to mean toned down for kids. Brighten up the standard black suit with a colorful bowtie in complementary shades, like periwinkle. For a daytime affair, have some fun with a white suit by adding livelier colors like turquoise and salmon. A nice pair of boat shoes loosens things up without straying into informal territory. Crown the outfit with a stylish hairdo, and your dashing little gentleman will be the talk of the town.

Head over to SM Kids’ Fashion section and get the perfect outfit for your sons, nephews and godchildren.

Here are some fashion ideas for your little girls. 

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