Ways to Leather Care

Last Christmas, my husband got me the best present ever. He got me a leather purse from my favorite branded handbag manufacturer; I was never been happier until I started using the bag. It was so nice that I’m quite afraid that it might get scratch. Or even get stain. I hope not but all the time I’ve been using the handbag, I always watch and cautious of what I do. I wish I bought leather cleaner too so I could maintain my purse new and beautiful look. But, it was a lot for leather cleaner.

 So, I look online of what I could do for cheap yet to maintain the beautiful leather look of my purse. Yet, different type of leather required different type of cleaning technique; therefore, it is really important to know what type leather you might have. If you happen to own a Nubuck leather, you might need a specific way on how to do nubuck leather care against soiling and staining. There are several ways of how to get rid of stains too on a leather material such as ink stains, spills, grease, butter and a lot more.

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A Must-Have Baby Carrier!

When I went to my vacation in the Philippines last January of this year, I brought with me Baby Bjorn baby carrier in Air product. It is a carrier which was made for warm, tropical weather. The carrier was made from an advanced, breathable 3D mesh which comforts baby during warm, hot weather and keeps her cool. It is also ergonomic for my child because it properly supports my child’s head, back and hips from birth. I’ve been using it since then. I used it at the airport too. I carried her with it.

Then when I arrived to the Philippines, it’s so useful. I’ve been using it the whole time. Even my mom even loved it because then she doesn’t need to spare a lot of work and energy to carry her granddaughter around. But with the help of a baby carrier, it’s so easy to carry her around. Then, after we used it’s very convenient and lightweight too, it comes with a practical storage bag where I could use for storing it. It is compact when folded and so easy to put in my purse. It looks sturdy and durable. It was nice and I’m so glad I purchased it. I got mine in gray and white mesh.

Now, we’re still using the carrier. My husband loved it too. He can carry our daughter during grocery shopping and strolling in the park. It was so intuitive to use. Our daughter just loves this carrier, it's so much easier to put on and take off, and the head rest holds her head in place so nicely. So, if you have a tiny baby, this is so a must have!

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Moving to Kentucky!

A lot of my friends are in thoughts of moving out of the state or out of the city. Most of them actually in the process of doing so, as a matter of fact, one of them are moving out to Florida due to her husband’s work and so as my other friend who moved out all the way to California. I envy them though because they finally had a chance to move out of this cold, wintery state of Michigan. I also was planning to move out too as what my sister in law was planning as well. They’re been saving now in order to move out of the state of Kentucky. I thought what would be in Kentucky has to offer but I heard that it has better weather compare to Michigan, I guess. So, when I found this website online that sells homes for sale louisville ky I bet she might be interested in this one. I can’t wait to share to her. If they moved then we had an excuse to go to Kentucky someday to visit the king of chicken! I never been there but someday I could able to visit the Kentucky Fried Chicken museum.

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30th Gifts

Last month during my 30^th birthday, I received the best birthday gift ever! I’ve wanted to buy this for myself, but I was hesitant due to the fact that it costs money.  I rather saved my money on something else than buying this DVD. However, I thought of getting this Xbox Zumba DVD for myself but I was not so sure if I will get the Xbox remote because it costs a lot of money. So, I rather just borrow my son’s but of course, I would never have a chance to unless he’s at school. 

Anyway, my husband actually got it for me on my birthday! He surprises me one morning, on the day of my birthday. He got me both of them! The latest Zumba DVD and the Xbox remote so I could work out! I’ve wanted to buy this but finally I had them! It’s time to lose some of my belly fat baby! I know a lot of people thought my husband got it for me because he wants me to lose some of my belly fat that looks like donut, but this is what I’ve been telling him that I wanted it. He finally got it on his thinking box! 

Well, I was grateful of other gifts I got and some greeting cards I got from my friends as well. I got a Coach purse and a $30 Chili’s gift card from my big sister. I got a $30 LUV nails and spa giftcard from my sisters and brothers in law and a gift from my hubby as well. I was thankful for people that remember me on my special day. I thank God for another year of existence.

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Getting New Handles

This summer, my husband and I were planning to change our bedroom’s door knobs because of the old ones we had right now doesn’t have a lock. We somewhat need some privacy now especially when our kids are a little bit older now. So, we might in the end, need to do to change the knobs of our bedroom door. I’m quite excited about it but I don’t know how much it will cost us.

 Therefore, I went online to check some door knobs online, I saw some of it at very affordable prices too. I think a door knob with lock is much better too just in case we need to lock our door whenever we will have a party at home. You know to keep the kids out from the room. I also thinking of getting my husband’s drawers new plastic handles because the old ones he had was already broken apart. I need some new ones too. It is just when the drawers are being used for years, there some tendency when the knobs are getting worn out. So, I think I have to check on it now and replace them.

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Weekend Getaway with Family

Last week, my husband’s work has a yellow ribbon. It is a seminar which was given to family and the servicemen after they were being deployed and vice versa. It is very relevant because it is all about how parents and being a couple facing life’s trials in the midst of being separated for months or even years. It is the way for spouses to rekindle what they had been left off and how to take back everything. It is hard as a wife, being left alone with two kids while my husband was deployed. I was quite multitasking the whole time. I think that’s what I have to do to survive I guess.


Anyway, this seminar really helped me a lot. I learned that at their job all they do is to do their job. I also badly miss my husband. I cried a lot during those times but surprisingly I survived. Last time, my husband and my son went to Great Wolf Lodge all the way in Traverse City, MI. I was in the Philippines during those times, so I didn’t have the chance to come. But, this time, I had to. We went to Grand Rapids, MI for what they say, 30-day posts, and 60-day posts. I don’t know what that really means, but I had a good time. We stayed at Amway Grand Hotel. It was fun. I guess.


Well, we only been there for one night and we headed home after the whole day of seminar. We had a great time being away from home for a while. Next time, I don’t know when but I hope it would be somewhere fun and nicer too. I wish it could be somewhere in an outdoor event because the weather here in Michigan is getting better this week though. I think summer is approaching soon.

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Learning Vocabulary

Thinking of taking GRE? A Graduate Record Examinations, if you do then you might want to consider of how to take this examination effectively. A lot of people need this in order to get into a graduate school. It is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States which was also accepted in some speaking English countries world-wide. So, in order to get this test done and successful, you need to aim the area of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills which mostly had been difficult to accomplish for some people. To be proficient about it, you need to learn new vocabularies which can be found at gre vocab list that needs to be skilled up and to learn ways on how to be more knowledgeable about it. By doing so, you can visit the link above to learn more!

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Five Question Friday!! 4/20/12

Questions for Friday, April 13th: (Special thanks to Tyler (@TylerH2102) from Just Another Day in OUR Paradise, Amy (@amy_mcmommy) from Mac or Cheesy, Pam (@trooppetrie) from Troop Petrie, Anna (@annacdaisy) from Single Mommy Chronicles, and Erin (@emenchho1) from The Life and Times of E1 for their question suggestions! I would love to link you in a future 5QF, so come on over to my community or watch for my Thursday afternoon shout out for questions on Twitter and offer up your best question suggestions! Remember to @5crookedhalos me and use hashtag #5QF if you go the Twitter route!)

1. Groceries are high right now what is easiest way you have found to cut back?
=For me it is easy to go on what's on sale and use coupons. That way you can easily saved on groceries as much as possible.

2. What are the top 3 things on your "bucket list"?
=learn to drive, pass the road test and get my driver's license. These are the main thing I really wanted to accomplish before they expire.

3. Would you rather give up AC or heat?
=I think I would rather give up AC than heat. I think you can turn the heat off when it is warm enough, but not to keep you warm when its cold. So, I think heat is important  especially when you're living in a cold state like Michigan.

4. What's your favorite cocktail??
=I love Bloody Mary and also Chardonnay.... I only drink them once in a while.

5. What was your first job & how old were you?
=My first job was being a cashier and a telephone operator at the same time for taking delivery orders at one of the fast food restaurant in the Philippines called Jollibee Food corporation.

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New Way of Sending Flowers

When my husband got me flowers when I came home from my 2-month vacation in the Philippines, I was absolutely surprised! He knows I loved receiving flowers. Yet, he only gave me one, if there’s an occasion which I also felt so good about as well. We all know real flowers are expensive. So, it is important to really find a way on how to save money on flowers. I told my husband that he could search online for a cheaper way to send me flowers. I told him one website yet it costs him money. He has to pay service fee. So, I search for more and that’s where I found this website who has more value on sending flowers online right at EZBloomers. A new way of sending flowers today! So better check them out today too! You won’t regret it. Their selections of flowers are made to order based on your choice of classic, moderate or elegant floral arrangement. You can also choose a style and colors. No matter what your choice they will do it for you.

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Celebrating my 30th Birthday

Last two weeks ago, we celebrate my 30^th birthday at one of my favorite restaurant, Romano’s Macaroni Grill. I had my first indulgence at this restaurant during my mother in law’s birthday, although, she passed away last year, but still we remember her as the way she is. She loves Italian food and so it is a nice thing to remember her that way. 

Anyway, during my 30^th birthday, my sisters in law and their husbands are with us. My husband and my kids are also there. It was just a small get together for my birthday.  It was special to me though. I wish I could able to celebrate it with my friends as well. I had a good time though. I had the best lobster ravioli at Romano’s. It was so delicious and the best! I would definitely go back for more!

Well, I got gifts too from my sister and sisters in law.  I will share it to my other website at The Shopaholic Diary. Visit me there to learn more about it, if it’s interesting to you.  This is it! I’m 30 now. Some people said it is a new 20! I’m getting older now! I hate this, but this is life…oh well…

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