Mumford & Sons

I like Mumford & Sons and I listen to their songs in my playlist.

Their music is unique, folk rock, and easy to listen to and appreciate. I know they are not mainstream and I have yet to meet someone I know who listens to their songs.

Their musical instruments are quite unique too. I can probably spot a cello tuner but not be able to identify a dobro. Can you?

I really hope they will win the Grammy awards nominations they got: Album of the Year for Babel, Best Rock Performance, and Best Rock Song.

 

Posted by Treasure Jar on Dec 13th 2012 | Filed in Musical Delights | Comments (0)

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Cute ChildrenDresses from Debenhams

I love the clothes being sold at Debenhams. When I went at the Debenhams Trinoma branch I enjoyed looking at the children’s dresses as well as the knitted and beanie hats.

Children's dresses at Debenhams

I told myself I finally found a store that has styles I like. Now if only I can fit into the dresses and tops, I would be a happy camper, 😀

Posted by Treasure Jar on Dec 13th 2012 | Filed in Between Us Women,From the Admin's Desk,Shopping Finds | Comments (0)

Homemade Body Scrub

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

Here was what I did:

Body Scrub

 

Ingredients:

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 😀

A Few Christmas Gift Suggestions

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)
Here are some Frugal Christmas gift ideas.

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

Posted by Treasure Jar on Dec 12th 2012 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk,FYI,Purse Strings,Shopping Finds | Comments (0)

Bargain Hunting

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. 

Rooftop Parking

 

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 😀

Posted by Treasure Jar on Dec 12th 2012 | Filed in Bonding Time,Purse Strings | Comments (0)

Kipling And World Vision: Creating a Brighter Christmas for a Brighter Future

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

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

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.

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

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.

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

“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.

 

Kipling: Creating a brighter Christmas

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

Kipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

Kipling: Creating a brighter Christmas

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:Creating a brighter ChristmasKipling:Creating a brighter Christmas

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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