Showing posts with label Gift Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gift Ideas. Show all posts

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Manila, Philippines – With Christmas lists growing longer every year, it’s easier to just buy one generic item in bulk and hope that everyone likes the same thing.

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Gift Ideas For All Occasions

Do you think it's easy to think of a special and unique gift for someone? The answer is simply no. It’s quite challenging for most people to think of a special gift for their special someone. For some, it would take them days to think of what kind of gift they should give (I'm raising my hand on this one).  One has to think the kind of person the recipient is, what he or she likes, their character, what items he or she still doesn’t yet possess, and lots of other things.

My Amazon Items Delivered Right At My Door Step in the Philippines

I was excited to receive an Amazon gift card, which I received electronically worth $50 as payment from one of my blogging assignments. It's my first time to shop at Amazon, so I was pretty excited.  I went to Amazon.com, did some shopping, and got overwhelmed by their vast selections. At first, I was thinking of getting some clothes for myself, but the mom in me wanted to buy toys for my kids (ages 5 and 10, daughter and son) that aren't usually available in the local market or department stores to make them more special.

Gifts You Should Never Give Your Girl

Choosing a perfect gift that will be able to tell your beloved person about your true feelings is tricky enough, especially on the holiday’s period. 



People come with high expectations, but the final result may be extremely unsatisfactory. However, as you browse the shelves of every store that happens on your path through the mall and rack your brain for some original ideas, there are a few things that should never make their way into your girl’s gift territory and now we’re happy to share this unique knowledge with you! Visiting our Blog you can find many interesting answers to such questions.

1. Soft toys
A teddy bear may look like a lovely idea if you’ve got only one shopping day (or even less) at your disposal and you are already too desperate and confused, but keep this simple rule in mind: if your eight-year-old sister would like it, confidently scratch this idea off your list. Although many women appreciate sweet and adorable gifts, anything associated with furry toys or pink heart-shaped photo frames just won’t fully do their job to impress your princess. Grown-ups present spa treatment certificates and shiny trifles in jewelry boxes.

2. Apparel
Wonder why your girlfriend literally lives in the mall, spending numerous hours for shopping? With all the offerings - sizes, colors, and fabrics, God knows what else! Even she has trouble finding clothes she actually likes. So, what makes you suppose you’re going to score that 3-pointer and fit right well with that red dress? You definitely do not wish to be in hot water when presenting her a jumper that’s almost two sizes larger or just completely not her style. That’s why any piece of clothes is one of those gifts you should never give your girlfriend.You’d better play it safe and a buy a gift card to her favorite store.

3. Men-themed items
Want her to share your passion for fishing? You won’t tempt her by gifting a box of bows or even a Japanese spinning. Just because she’ll get the gear for your favorite hobby, doesn’t mean she will suddenly demonstrate an interest in it. Same goes for tickets to sporting events, because, you know, watching a football match with you will hardly make her a sports fan. Those are some really bad gift ideas. If you are possessed with an idea of a gift that involves some activity, get your hands on tickets to a concert of her favorite artist. Spend a night singing with her to Justin Bieber and watch how fast you rise in rank in your relationship.

4. Supplies for cooking
Do you think getting her a skillet, a blender or a waffle iron will make you look like a superhero in her eyes? Nah, buddy. Not even close. On the one hand, it’s practical, no doubt. But on the other - will it make her jump for joy? Not likely. Not to mention there’s a direct implication for her to go and make you a dinner. Only one way some minor kitchenware can be at least a little presentable - if it’s owned by her favorite world-class chef.

5. Gym membership
Yup, a membership card to a fitness club is in the list of the gifts you should never give your girlfriend. Among the cookies and holiday cakes, diets are usually being blown left and right. So, gifting your sweetheart a gym membership can be seen as an unspoken ascertaining of the fact she’s out of shape. After all, women are super sensitive about their bodies. So, if she wasn’t planning to go working out in a gym, you’d better throw away such “gift”.

6. Stationery
Unless that pen is made of solid rose gold or the notebook is leather-bound with a signature of a Mr. Big Shot, then avoid giving office supplies as gifts. No girl wants to unwrap a Christmas present and find a Hello Kitty spiral notepad with a $1.50 pen coming with it, no matter what color they are.

Why I Love Tin Cans Over Boxes

I super love tin cans and my son, too! Tin cans are very economical, safe for the environment, and they're long-lasting! My son currently has a few tin cans of his own where he keeps his precious Pokemon cards. I also have a tin can of my own where I put my sewing kit. The red tin can was given to me as a gift where there's a moisturizer and a small face towel inside, which was really nice and unique. 

Christmas Gift Idea 2015: Amada's Leche Flan and Desserts

The Yuletide season is fast approaching and one question lingers in our heads before December comes:  "What gift will I give to my family and friends?" One common answer is...well... a fruit cake. Sorry, but I'm just not the kind of person who looks forward to eating fruit cakes every Christmas. My taste buds just don't agree with them since childhood. Of course, it's a different case when your family and friends do love fruit cakes. But if you have the same taste buds as I have, how about some leche flans? They taste good, kids love them,  and they're actually perfect for all occasions. 

I was lucky to come across Amada's Leche Flan & Desserts' booth during this year's Blogapalooza and I was able to taste their yummy leche flan made all the way from Bicol. It had a sweet, creamy, and thick texture that I love.

Just recently, I received an email from them offering their new Christmas packaging. I'm happy to share the news for you, guys, to take a look and see because you might be interested:

Classic Oval (P200 per piece)

Leche Flan in a Jar (P80 per piece)

Box of 3 Jars (P270 per box)


If you wish to order, please take note of their terms: 

For us to meet all demands, we will only accept orders until December 20, 2015. Please let us know your requirements before then. Please also give us at least 3 days lead time. Our schedule for meet ups are as follows:
  • November 21-23
  • November 27-30
  • December 4-7
  • December 11-14
  • December 18-23
  • December 29

We will be happy to hand over your orders at the following meet up points:
  • Gateway Mall, Cubao
  • Glorietta, Makati
  • Megamall, Ortigas
  • Trinoma, Quezon City
Deliveries outside the areas stated above are subject to additional charges. Payments may be made through bank deposit or cash-on-delivery.

For orders and inquiries you may contact us at amadasdesserts@gmail.com or at 0917-714-6737. 


Mother's Day 2011

Last May 8, my sisters greeted me and our mom with their Mother's day gifts:


 A pay-per-view fight of Pacquiao vs. Mosley via SkyCable HD! Thank you!


 Bizu's Mother's Day Cake: Cheesecake Camilla. It's a dense and luscious baked cheesecake topped with a salted Caramel Creamer. Their new cake brings delight to both cheesecake and caramel lovers! 

 Me and My Mom


 The cheesecake tasted like dulce de leche with caramel. It's a bit sweet so it's best consumed with tea to balance the flavor. Our whole family agreed that this cake should only be bought once.


 Ah! This one is Shopwise's Mother's Day gift, their famous chocolate cupcakes!
I got them for FREE!


 As you can see, I got 2 of them - one for me and one for my mom. I was glad to have been included in the first 200 people who emailed Shopwise to claim their free cupcakes for Mother's Day.



 The cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. Just simple yet super moist chocolate chiffon cupcakes with not-too-sweet chocolate frosting on top.


Mimi, our beloved toy poodle. She's been with us for almost 6 years now. We just love her to death :D

My mom and I felt like queens during that day and all thanks to my sisters and to my entire family for their thoughtfulness and generosity :D Until next year!