Inspiration from Reader's Digest

My mom has been an avid reader of Reader's Digest for years.  However, when she started her own family, there were more pressing concerns that needed her financial attention, and as such, purchasing this ever handy and entertaining magazine was placed in a list of luxuries.

It was, however, quite a pleasant surprise, when I found out that my former company had a tie-up with the supplier of RDs here in the country, so I readily signed up my mom for a year's subscription.  That was 3 years ago, and we have been renewing her account ever since.


Picture from www.rdasia.com



Cheap Laptop Bag Finds from cd-r king

One of my earliest blog posts was about my search for a really nice, colorful and less expensive laptop bag.  And although I have already found and have 2 styles (1 I bought at Techtote and the other a Hello Lulu bag that was a gift from the Hubby) which I use interchangeably and absolutely adore to bits, I have decided to showcase some more chic finds that I accidentally came across while surfing the net.

As with my previous post, I will be following the same criteria as well, mainly:

1. It should be less than Php1,000; and

2. should not be in black!  Yes, I'm sick and tired of boring, black laptop bags.

And so, without further adeiu, I present some cheap laptop bag finds from cd-r king...

A Sweet Afternoon at Caffe Ti-Amo

I've been meaning to try Caffe Ti-amo for the longest time already.  Being stuck here in Cavite, although provides such a breath of fresh air that's good for both me and baby, can be such a drag at times since popular establishments rarely make their presence known here.  Would you believe, there isn't even a Starbucks here in Imus?!

Anyway, I digress.  So once I found myself in Greenbelt one fine weekend, I was set on trying out this place once and for all!

FAB FIND: Charcoal Sandals from Argentina

Flip-flops and sandals have become ordinary, everyday staples for people living in countries with tropical climates since they're comfy and perfect for the sweltering weather.  Havaianas, Banana Peel and Ipanema are just a few well-known brands offering these types of comfy footwear.  But for me, there's also one more brand that I definitely love wearing!

I present -- Charcoal sandals from Argentina!

Extra! Exta! Read All About it! Juicy Royal Scandals Exposed!

I've always loved reading about histories, as far back as I can remember.  In fact, it was also one of my favorite school subjects. 

I guess it stems from the fact that I love stories and histories, for me, sort of contain this crucial background element.  I've always been interested in the basic, underlying facts.  Come to think of it, this may have also been fate determining my eventual entry into psychology.

But I digress.  Anyway, 2 of my summer reads are from my personal collection which I just read through again.  And in the spirit of the recent William and Kate royal wedding, I dug these 2 out of storage and voraciously devoured through them once more.

So without further adieu, I present Nigel Cawthorne's The World's Greatest Royal Scandals and Michael Farquhar's A Treasury of Royal Scandals!

STYLE FOR LESS: Juicy Couture's Pedigree Jelly Strap Watch vs. Unisilver Time's Watch

THE SPLURGE:  Juicy Couture's Pedigree Jelly Strap watch - women's line ($195)

I am so in love with Juicy Couture products.  They come out with such chic and girly accessories that never fail to catch my attention anytime.  Marketed as a high-end clothing store at an affortable price (?!  As read in their wikipedia post), Juicy Couture has indeed caught the attention of fashionistas the world over.

I am so lovin' their women's line of Pedigree Jelly Strap watches selling for $195 (or approximately around Php9,000 - using the $1 to Php45 conversion rate).

Surrounded by a crystal bezel and a really comfy jelly strap, its the perfect accessory for any occasion.

Photo from Nordstrom.com

Let's Make Children Smile Everyone!

Hizon's Catering is inviting everyone to join in their cause!