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Creative DIY Mother’s Day gift using recycled Pond’s cream jar

When we were still kids, we used to give handmade gifts for Dad and Mom on special occasions, such as cards with cut-outs or drawings and handwritten notes. We relied a lot on creativity and resourcefulness to come up with a handmade gift as Mom encouraged us to make use of the stuff we have […]

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What?! No gift idea yet for Valentines?

It’s just few more days to go before Valentines. I’m sure by now, you have some gift ideas on your mind for your beloved Valentine, whether it’s your hubby/wifey, boyfriend/girlfriend, dad/mom, crush or best friend. Aside from the usual red roses and chocolates, you might want to add more presents and keepsakes to make the […]

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Presence, not presents

I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I wonder how those who are less fortunate than I am would welcome the coming holidays. I […]

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Shopping Travel

Souvenir shopping at the Old Town

While touring along the Old Town in Prague, cutie sis and I also stopped by some of the shops and bought some gifts and souvenirs. There were t-shirts, figurines, glasses, cups, refrigerator magnets, baseball caps and numerous items on display that attracted our attention. Too bad, I just can’t buy more since I’m afraid I […]

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Souvenirs and keepsakes

Having souvenirs and keepsakes is one way of bringing with us part of our travels. This is why every time I go to a shop here in Finland, I always check out some Finnish stuff which I could bring home as souvenir. One important condition for me: it has to be authentically made in Finland. […]

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Life

The ultimate gift

If you’re going to give a gift to somebody special or important, what would you give that person? Of course, we always say it is the thought that matters most when giving gifts and the person receiving it would always be glad to accept what is given particularly if it is something he/she likes. But […]