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The Essentials In Home Maintenance

You worked real hard in achieving your goal in having your very own dream house. It took a lot of hardship, time, money and effort in building up your family’s haven. So it is but essential to keep it it well maintained and beautiful, right?!

Many failed on the aspect of maintenance as they tend to overlook on this matter. In order for you to keep it in order, you have to do do some planning. Build a specific program that you can follow and will fit you house’s needs when it comes to repairs and maintenance.

Below are just some of the basic and useful tips that you can do for a well maintained and organized home:

Keep a checklist and categorize it according to different areas in the house. ex., things to accomplish for the outer part of the house like, yard, garden, roofing, gutter, outdoor wall painting etc. For the inside, wall painting, check on the flooring on different areas of the house like bedroom, kitchen, etc and see of there are things that needs to be fixed.

Keep a home maintenance tool kit that you  can use. This is one important thing that will help you accomplish and do some quick fixing yourself that doesn’t require the services of a professional. Here are some of the important tools to keep in your maintenance tool kit:

  • Tool box that contains hammer, screw drivers, saw, pliers, wrench, tape measure, knife, handy drills that are basics in fixing some minor repairs around the house.
  • Cleaning materials kit that contains detergent soaps and other cleaning solutions, mops, rags and towels, vacuum, brush, sponges, air fresheners and many more.

Schedule professional services. There are times that you will be needing the professional services like that of residential cleaning services for a more competent and intense cleaning and fix needs for  in your home. Some things are just beyond our capacity that we need to resort for their help as they are more expert in that.

These useful tips will help you in early prevention and avoiding house works and maintenance related problems.

Acrylic For Gift Ideas

Giving gift is quite hard if you hardly knew the person’s character and personality. The best thing to do is find something that you think will be useful for work and home use. I used to receive an acrylic make up organizer a few years back, and I must say that I am very happy for this gift set.

P2040503_thumb It really kept my make up brushes and other cosmetic knick-knacks in order. So it really gave me an idea to give such kind of Acrylic Products as gift for the next Christmas season. The nice thing about acrylics is the wide variety of products that you can choose from.

It ranges from housewares like Acrylic Bowls and Ice Bucket up to office products like desk organizers, notepad holders and clipboards. Different types of storage boxes, photo holders, display stands  that are  made up of acrylics.

Pretty wide range of gift ideas that you surely can make the right choice.

Cute Cheese Serving Set and Kitchen Essential Gifts

Last month, we got these very cute kitchen essentials from my SIL. A dipping bowl set (Maxwell & Williams brand), purple spatula and collapsible silicone measuring cups (homemaker brand), garlic storage and cheese serving set.

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Add a smile to your guests on your next party with this fun set. This stainless steel cheese set will do it all… hold, cut, slice, and spread any type of cheese, features sharp cutting edges.

I just love the “say cheese” serving set! P1120667

Who wouldn’t  if you see those cute smiley’s into your mini cheese slicers. 😀P1120666

All I need is to find a good Slate Cheeseboard that would be a perfect fit for these cute cheese slicers.

I can’t wait to invite my friends and co workers for our upcoming party. Lots of wine and cheese overload!

Spicing Up Your Fireplace

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One of the things that I dream to have in our home is to have a fireplace in it. Yes, despite the fact that we live in a tropical country. Ahaha! This is very great for those who live in different side of the world in which they do experience cold weather right?! I just love the ambiance and warmth it brings to the home on such cold nights.

Beautify-ing one’s fireplace is essential for those who have it in their homes. Installing fireplace mantel shelves is nice if you don’t want that full mantel for your fireplace but still want to accessorize the area for a family photos, candle displays, etc. Depending on your style and home theme, there are different materials made to suit and fit your home theme and designs.

School Lunch Boxes

My kids are so lucky they get to have new school lunch boxes every year. Two years ago, Dear daughter have this Allerhand Lunch bag, in which until today is in good working condition. Still looks new despite being used everyday day.

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This time, they got these cute insulated Lunch bags.

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For the little girl she got the a  “brand called eD”  Insulated Lunch Bag in color pink.

It features:

  • 1 main compartment with velcro seal flap
  • Made with high density thermal insulation and durable material
  • Strong, durable bottle pocket zipper to ensure easy access
  • Soft handle for comfortable transportation
  • BPA Free, Phthalate Free and Lead Free lining
  • Easy to clean, simply wipe down with a damp cloth
  • Comes with a 500mL bottle

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The little boy on the other hand got ABCDEF Insulated Lunch, which has the same feature as her sister’s lunch bag, only with 350ml bottled I think. I Googled the brand and saw that it only cost around $5-$10 since its is on discount/ sale 🙂 But the style, design and materials used is of good quality.

 

Don’t Give Up

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Good things come to those who Believe,
Better things come to those who are Patient and
the best Things come
to  those who
Don’t Give up

There, nailed it!  I have been low for the past weeks. I believe, it is now to move on and dust off the negativity that has been long nurturing inside of me. I can never be like this for the next couple of days or worst for the rest of my life.

I need to act, move and make things happen!

Things are now falling into place. all I need is TRUST myself, people around me and above all, trust and believe that things will work out well in the end.

I might be in a story weather now, but it can’t rain all the time.

 

Professional USB Mic

It’s a great thing that technology is advanced nowadays, especially in the field of music as there are now gadgets that makes it easy for musicians to do their thing. A friend has been into recording and she’s always glued on the computer fixing things up with their music piece. They would often practice at home using the blue snowball, an easy-to-use USB condenser microphone. It’s plug and play and can be use on pc or mac. Many have been raving on their experience using this one. Clear sound, and easy to use are just among the top benefits of it.

Food Treat at Alex III

Ate Irma invited the whole family to a dinner treat at Alex III, Robinson’s Galleria last June 12.  She was here for a week long semi vacation, she has a speaking engagement at UP and to attend their organization’s 40th anniversary (with Ate Irene and her hubby).

Most of the kids were present since it was a public holiday (Independence Day). The usual, we were full and can’t breath with all the yummy foods on the table.

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Desserts: 

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Here they are! Yours truly was the one taking this group shot! 😀

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Music Room at Home

Given the chance and enough budget, we would like to have our very own music room in the house, some sort like an entertainment area too for the family. Don’t you think that’s a good idea?  Since the kids are into the music lately, they wanted to learn and play musical instruments like guitar and piano to be specific. Setting up the music room to put up those accessories would be great.

I am going over at some inspiration for a music room theme and would love to get some recording studio furniture, to get things organize for some musical accessories. having such another part of the house thrills me, a new and fun way for a home improvement. Getting new style and theme for the house that will surely entertain the whole family and guests too.

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… again…

Time again, I’ve been caught up with a lot of stressful things offline. Things have been disappointing and that I really don’t know what to do anymore  :(. But slowly, things are now turning better, some things are fixed. If there’s one thing that I realized in this kind of situation, the only help that you can get is from GOD and yourself.

People will turn their back in you in those moments that you needed them. You will be left alone to face the battle. So it’s between HIM and you. I am just so glad that HE sent good and wonderful people to aid us in despair.

So I am moving on, learned my lesson. Keeping the faith still!

Somewhere, somehow, all these things shall pass. I can’t wait to see the rainbow after this hard rain on us!