My Weekend Journal

Gift Giving has nothing to do with how much money you spend. What you need to remember when buying or making a gift is that you are not just giving your loved ones a box containing a present but a box containing your thoughts and your feelings about them. Here are some thoughtful Christmas gift ideas and Christmas gift sets for you. Have fun choosing and enjoy making them for your loved ones! 1. Christmas Gift Baskets or Goody Baskets. You can fill the basket with items or goodies about their special interest. 2. Paperback books, cookbooks or magazines. 3. Beauty Kit. Perfect for teens and the girls in the family. 4. Framed Collage. Gather pictures of the person you are making the collage for. Then cut and organize them to make an attractive display. 5. Homemade Ornaments. A childs' foot or hand imprint creatively decorated make excellent gifts for grandparents or relatives. 6. Family or Children Portraits. This is a perfect gift for grandparents or distant relatives

Our skin is the first thing that other people may notice about us. An important component of the skin is the pigment called melanin. It gives us our color and helps protect us from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Taking care of our skin is not merely a matter of vanity, but an important health routine too. There are many skin care products available today - for whitening the complexion, for getting a youthful glow, and for eradicating skin imperfections. However, nothing beats the basic skin care, and healthy skin simply needs care and consideration. Here are simple tips for getting a fantastic skin: 1. Keep it clean. Make sure that you cleanse your skin gently and thoroughly, and that goes not just for your face, but the skin all over your body. Use soap with mild formulation for your facial wash, hand scrubbing and bathing . 2. Be gentle. Even though a hot bath sounds like a relaxing idea, you have to make sure that your water is not too hot. This robs skin of its natural oi

One of the cool aspects of blogging is its broad application potential. Blogs are taking over the internet and information exchange. They can be about anything or anyone with topics ranging from personal reflection to political views. Most newbie bloggers make blogs about their personal life and their family. Personal blogs have become popular. A personal blog is a great way to jot down the things that happen in our life. It is also a good outlet to share our own perspective. When having a personal blog, the first thing we have to keep in mind is safety. A personal blog may seem safe enough since it is nothing more than words on a web page. However, we have to keep a few personal things for ourselves like addresses, phone numbers, and even email addresses. Once we put something up on our blog, it becomes essentially public and we never know who is watching. Always keep safety in mind first, and we are well on our way to a fun and successful blogging experience. Personal blogs have

World Challenge 2010 is a competition organized by BBC World News Limited ("BBC World News") aimed at finding projects or small businesses from around the world that have shown enterprise and innovation at a grass roots level. This is the sixth year of The World Challenge Competition and the 12 finalists again raise the bar for sustainable enterprises that are putting something back into their communities. They are all boosting livelihoods and improving living standards without wrecking the environment. Showcasing finalists from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, this series promises to deliver inspiration while challenging viewers to select just one as their favorite to win the coveted award. I am knocking on your hearts, asking for your support for the entry from the Philippines. Please vote for THE ONLY WAY IS UP . Please vote before the November 12th deadline and make the country proud!!! Filipinos are urged to unite and vote for the country’s lone entry amo

"What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it - would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have." ~ Ralph Marston I would like to thank the following "blogofriends" for dropping by my site. I do really appreciate your drops. Hope you would still continue to visit my blog! Lakbay Philippines Picture to People Online Social Networking eastcoastlife Superficial Gallery All Things Juliet my being cRaZy... sometimes. the crazy suburban mom The Cooling Stream Small Town Mommy Life Matters First Door on the Left Momspective Reviews Confessions of a Fitness Diva Nesting Buddy WAHM Resource Site PolitEkon The Wii Mommies Momspective Learning How To Earn Online Lainy's Musings Rambling Thoughts in SMK Serian Denford Magora's Zimbabwe Blog elai's precious angels A Writer's Muse

I just received the "Versatile Blogger Award". After a very tedious week, an award such as this one is a great and refreshing treat. Thank you so much meretrisha for giving me this award. Upon accepting this award, I am also accepting the following rules. The Rules: * Be sure to thank and link back to the person who gave you the award. * Share 7 things about yourself. * Pass the award to other bloggers who you think deserves it. * Be sure to let the bloggers know you chose them to receive the award. Hence, here are seven things about me: 1. I love chocolates. 2. I love pastries. 3. I love pizza. 4. I love to cook and experiment. 5. I collect recipes. 6. I love to watch movies. 7. I hate/love writing. And now I am passing this award to Carlota , Priscilla , Mariel , Dee , Fun Daddy , Juliet , Fetus , Jodi , Elai , and Megan who also deserve to receive this award.

Christmas season is here again. When the "ber" month starts, we could already smell the spirit of Christmas in the air. During this season, the one thing that automatically gets in our mind is gift giving. Thinking of what gifts to buy for our loved ones can be stressful. We have to plan on what gifts are most appropriate and suitable for them that they would surely love. Because of unplanned shopping or impulsive buying, we sometimes end up buying some things that are not worth its price. We should take our time to look around to get as much idea as possible so we could make the right choice of gift within our budget. When you visit the malls, there are various gift items to choose. If you are still unsure on what gift to give, think of making up your very own. A personalized gift for your family and friends could make them feel more special. In whatever gift you choose, it would be more meaningful if you sweeten it up with Christmas Cards . Your loved ones would not only