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Birthstone RingsPosted by admin on May 12th, 2011

Mother’s Day maybe over but you can still get your mom or the special woman in your life jewelry from makemymothersring.com. I have been thinking that a birthstone ring would be a great gift to give to my mom on her birthday. Her birthday still in November, which gives me ample time to plan its design.

Here is a list of birthstones by month:
(Source: Wikipedia)

January – Garnet
February – Amethyst
March – Aquamarine
April – Diamond
May – Emerald
June – Moonstone, Pearl
July – Ruby
August – Peridot
September – Sapphire
October – Opal, Tourmaline
November – Topaz, Citrine
December – Turquoise, Blue Topaz

Why You Should Buy Embroidered Polo ShirtsPosted by admin on February 15th, 2011

Polo shirts for men and women are among the most common pieces of clothing that you can find. If you are one of those who do not own  a few pieces of embroidered polo shirts, below are some reasons why you should start buying several of them.

• Versatile. Polo shirts are among the most versatile pieces of clothing. Whether you are just going to pick up some groceries or attending a dinner party with friends, you could change the overall look of your polo shirt by wearing other pieces of clothing and accessories with it. It could easily go from casual to semi-formal with little effort from you.
• Comfortable. Although some people will endure discomforts just to wear flashy outfits, a polo shirt is very comfortable for any occasion. This is the reason why some companies even use custom polo shirts as their employees’ uniforms. They get the not-too-casual look and yet their employees are comfortable throughout the whole day.
• Affordable. Another reason why polo shirts are very popular is their affordability. Although different brands differ in prices, a lot of good quality polo shirts can be easily found almost anywhere. The two reasons above even add more to their affordability.

Looking for Gun AuctionsPosted by admin on February 8th, 2011

The graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy recently had their graduation ceremony in the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. I was fortunate enough to witness this said event because my cousin was one of the graduating students. My favorite part of the ceremony was the presentation of drills. It was very entertaining and I admire the discipline shown by each member while doing the drills. Being there was really a good experience for me.

A few weeks after my visit to Baguio, my cousin asked me to help him look for military rifles for sale because he wants to own one aside from those issued to him. Since I do not know a lot about guns and rifles, I suggested that he look for a gun auction. Through an auction, he will have a variety of guns and rifles to choose from and even get a chance to bid for what he wants. It is going to be a new experience for him.

There are a lot of gun auction sites to visit. My cousin just needs to choose from these auction sites so he can start looking for the gun or rifle that he likes. Having his own rifle will now officially make him a military man, serving the country with pride and dignity.

Christmas Gift Idea: The iPadPosted by admin on November 25th, 2010

Most adults and teenagers I know have openly wished for Apple’s iPad from Santa Claus this Christmas. It is a very cool and nice gadget to own, but really isn’t a necessity. I just hope Santa Claus buys it together with an ipad warranty, to whoever is kind the whole year. We bought our son the android version and while it is still far from the iPad, it is close enough for him to think we are the coolest people on earth.

Black Friday Shopping: Digital CameraPosted by admin on November 25th, 2010

Most prices of electronic gadgets drop incredulously low during Black Friday so most people really line up for it, to be able to be the first ones to buy them. Most digital cameras always are offered on sale so it is the best time to get a new one or upgrade your camera. My eldest is actually asking for one for his birthday next month so I might finally consider giving him his wish!

Christmas Shopping.Posted by admin on November 2nd, 2010

Christmas is less than six weeks away and malls are packed with people spending money on sales, buying Christmas trees and decorations and just plain shopping! It must be in the air as people are more likely to purchase new stuff once holiday season starts. It may not be a good idea especially if you do fail to set aside a portion of your money to savings or buy gold coins as an investment. You will never know when the water will run dry, so to speak. So invest and save as much as you can!

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Gearing up for SalesPosted by admin on September 7th, 2010

Last year, my friends and I went crazy shopping during Black Friday. I mostly bought bedsheets and things for the house. Whatever things I thought of but did not get at Black Friday I shopped for online when Cyber Monday came. This year, I am actually drawing up a blank on what I will buy. Perhaps, new sheets and pillows again and a tool set for the husband.

StrollersPosted by admin on September 7th, 2010

Two of my friends recently gave birth and they told me the hardest thing to shop for about baby stuff is the stroller. You would not believe how pricey strollers have become. It makes sense how it can be likened to an infant’s car. I understand the need to invest on it though since it’s one of the used things of a baby. Better buy a good one with your first child so you can pass it on. Here is a good one, the phil and teds explorer stroller:

Their Own JeepPosted by admin on August 17th, 2010

As early as now, the kids are now listing their Christmas wish list – this after seeing an ad for TV about riding toys. They want their own jeep, exactly like what we have. And you would be surprised how much it resembles a real car – it comes with a  Tough Talking microphone equipped with fun sound effects, a real voice-amplifying speaker, real rockin’ tunes on the pretend radio and 12-volts of battery power. It also “drives” – how cool would a kid feel is he is to own one?

Getting a GPSPosted by admin on August 12th, 2010

I think giving a GPS, or Global Positioning System, for the husband this Christmas is a great idea. I have been reading gps reviews lately and the Garmin Nuvi 1490T GPS Navigator seems to be the best in the market. My father-in-law and brother-in-law have GPS in their cars and it has helped a lot especially if they are trying to avoid traffic. It only retails for $309, from $689, at The Source store.