Christmas DIY Decorations

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Thanks to the early holiday cheers and decorations from supermarkets and malls, I can already feel the Christmas spirit just around the corner. I remember my mom decorating our house as early as November and it really made me feel happy and made our house quite homey and cozy. She also told me that purchasing Christmas decors early can save us lots of dollars and makes Christmas decorating far less stressful without the pressure of finishing it sooner.

How to Rid Your Kitchen of Pests

Nothing is more irritating or flat out disgusting than stumbling on ants on the kitchen floor or noticing around fresh fruit, fruit flies. I'm sure all moms has experienced this kind of situation once or twice in their lifetime. This is a bit of a disgusting topic, but we really need to tackle this issue for educational purposes. 

Where to Go for a New Adventure: 4 Driving Destinations

Nowadays, a vacation isn’t just about going to the beach and enjoying the sun and sea, or staying at a five-star hotel and enjoying the lavish accommodations. Of course, these aren’t bad ideas for having a vacation; but if you’re the more adventurous type, you’re probably looking for a new experience or at least a unique hotel that offers their special brand of relaxation.

Thankfully, there are a lot of new establishments that offer exquisite vacations. What’s more, these are located in cities or provinces near Metro Manila so you don’t have to travel so far to get there! Here are five beautiful driving destinations you can visit on your next vacation to experience an all new kind of holiday.

Vivo Has Been a Relentless Innovator

Any brand can claim that it is the best in the industry. But the true innovator let its outputs speak for them. Global smartphone brand Vivo is one of those that walk the talk. Every year, the smartphone brand has released smartphone units with features that disrupt the industry. From developing Hi-Fi technology to making 3D ubiquitous, Vivohas made its mark in the cut-throat industry with its world’s first developments. 

Hi-Fi music 

Vivo brings music to life with its Hi-Fi ready smartphone models.

One of the first innovations of Vivo was its decision to put a dedicated Hi-Fi quality audio chip in its smartphone, making it the first brand that gave proper attention to its handsets’ sound quality. Vivo introduced its Hi-Fi Quality Audio Chip in X1 in 2012. 

Home Improvement Suggestions with Minted

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I have been working at home for more than 10 years and I have also been looking after my kids at the same time. So in other words, I spend most of my time at home. When I do have idle moments sitting on my computer chair and just resting my mind, I would look at one of my house walls and say, “This wall is boring. I think I would need a nice picture hanging there so I could look at something relaxing where I could drift in my thoughts.” Haha! Well, I think that’s too much, but I did think like that sometimes

Art Print

So finally, I made it my unconscious goal of looking for some nice pictures or posters or even wall stickers that could look great on my white wall and bring it "back to life". I hesitated looking at paintings because paintings are more expensive. So I started looking in Minted.com and I found some very nice and simple art prints. They’re not just art prints, but they were made by certified talented artists so I have to say they know what they’re doing. Here’s an example of an art print that I really liked:

Seaside Wall Art Prints by Alexandra Nazari

A nice fine art picture of the coast is really a beautiful sight for sore eyes especially when you're already stressed at work or feeling fatigued. It's a nice picture to drift your thoughts into. You also have the freedom to choose the type of frame you want for the picture that would suit the color of your wall or your room. Spring-inspired art or seasonal-inspired art is also available at Minted.com website. 

Lamp Shade

According to Wikipedia, a lampshade is a fixture that covers the lightbulb on a lamp to diffuse the light it emits. A lamp shade also serves to "shade" human eyes from the direct glare of the light bulbs used to illuminate the lamp, which also serves a very important role on setting the room's mood; it can be relaxing or playful or fun depending on their color. 

Since I have children and I want to set our living room with a fun, family-oriented atmosphere, I want my lampshades to have fun colors that the kids would find playful. Here's an example of a "fun" lampshade I found at Minted: 

Patchwork Watercolor Drum Lampshade by Erin Niehenke 

I really like the pastel colors of this lampshade because it brings out nice and playful colors into the room. It suits well on rooms with white or beige walls, and I also think the kids will like it. 

Table Linens

I've always been a fan of table linens. My mom always used them to decorate the tables especially during the holidays. Even without an occasion, having table linens to "beautify" a table is always a good idea. The challenge is what color or design you would choose to compliment the table. 

Minted's unique designs, sourced from their global community of independent artists, are now available as table runners, placemats and napkins. All of their table linen products are made from luxurious, natural-fiber textiles and are custom made for you in the United States. Please note that all fabric is printed to order and color variations may occur between different orders.

I personally love blue because it's one of my favorite colors, and I'm glad I found the shade of blue that I really like for my table from Minted. Here's a picture of it: 

Watercolor Ombre Table Runner

That's all for now about home improvement. I hope you liked my suggestions and gave you some insights on how to improve your own home. If you have more suggestions, questions, or any other comments, please feel free to write them down below on the comments section. 

Real Beauty Offers Beautiful Crowning Glory Items

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A woman’s hair is her crowning glory because it is one of the best assets a woman can have. So having beautiful and healthy hair is a must. I remember back in our elementary days, we had our Good Grooming subject and the hair is one of the most important things we need to maintain clean and nice because it is indeed our crowning glory especially for women. Having shiny and healthy hair is a good asset for anyone.

Unfortunately, due to hormones, aging, or other reasons, some people cannot achieve long healthy hair. Not to mention, parties or events such as reunions, office parties, or even school parties happen in spontaneously and sometimes you just have to get that perfect look to win clients or simply to look beautiful to win the crowd.

No need to fret because Real Beauty knows what you need. Real Beauty offers wigs that uses real human hair to enhance your crowning glory. In Real Beauty, you get to see lots of wigs to choose from such as Brazilian hair, hair bundles with closure, to curly hair,  you can definitely find the one that suits your color and style. You can also specify the length of the hair you want. 

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What You Need To Know About Strollers

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A stroller is an essential baby gear usually needed right from the time a child is born until s/he can walk a distance on his or her own. It can be hard having to pick a stroller from the numerous brands that are in the market. The double jogging strollerwith snack tray might be just what you want.

Stroller Types

●       Standard strollers

This type of stroller comes with a comfortable padded seat which can adjust into different positions. Most of the strollers have sunshades and storage spaces below the seat. While some allow the baby to face forward, others permit the child to look back at their parents.

●       Car-seat stroller

This stroller comes in handy if you need to take a sleeping baby out of the back seat as its frames are lightweight metal frames aimed to carry certain types of infant car seats. These structures are easy to fold up and throw in the trunk of your car and don't take up much space. Your baby won’t be able to use it anymore once s/he outgrows the infant car seat.

●       Jogging strollers

These stroller types come with three bicycle wheels on a lightweight frame which makes the ride smooth for both pusher and passenger. Some jogging strollers carry more than one child, either side-by-side or one-behind-the-other.

●       Travel systems

Travel systems are standard or jogging strollers that can also carry an infant car seat. These types are bigger, weightier, and more expensive than a stroller frame, but you can use them even after your baby has outgrown his or her infant car seat.

●       Lightweight strollers

These generic strollers may not have much padding and sometimes aren't very adjustable, but they are usually less expensive than models with more features. They’re better for toddlers and older children and can be used as backup strollers or for traveling.

●       Double and triple strollers

These strollers allow parents to push two (or more) children at once. In bicycle models, one child sits behind the other – an arrangement that can be useful for a baby and an older sibling.

Tips Before You Buy a Stroller

●       One of the ways you can save money on a full-size stroller is by getting a travel system: a car seat and stroller sold together, usually sold at a reduced price.

●       Learn all about strollers, their features, and costs. Sometimes, a lower price usually means a plastic frame and wheels while high prices mean wheels that absorb shock, so the baby doesn’t get disturbed during a ride.

●       You should test the product before you purchase it. If you are in a store, take it for a spin so you can get a feel of features like the brake, handlebar, the height, and the stride.

●       Consider buying a stroller that has fabric which is washable as your child might mess it up on some days.

Ensure that the stroller has an adjustable seat which is easy to use. This option makes it better for your child to nap peacefully.