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Roots Satchel Tribe Bag

09.11.2016 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Remember the Roots Tri-Fold Clutch Wallet in Tribe Leather that AJ bought for me as pasalubong from his trip in Canada 2 years ago? It has gotten better with age!  After 2 years, it's now sporting a weathered look and a naturally developed patina that is truly beautiful to look at. Just like the wrinkles in the face of a weathered explorer tell a thousand tales, ... READ MORE

How I Shopped for My Insurance Plans

03.09.2014 by Leah // 41 Comments

Note:  This is the continuation of my post about life insurance (read the first installment HERE), as part of my personal advocacy to promote awareness in investing for your future.   ******************************** Just a week ago, I was sorting out the bills and receipts for the different insurance plans AJ and I have, and I realized that the aggregate amount of insurance ... READ MORE

Life Insurance is a Liquid Investment

02.15.2014 by Leah // 18 Comments

I bought my first life insurance policy when I was 22.  I have to credit my parents for instilling in me (and my brother) at an early age the importance of saving money for the future, and  investing in life insurance.   When I received my first paycheck from my second (and more stable) job, I asked my mom to set me an appointment with our insurance agent from Insular Life (who ... READ MORE

2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse and of Living Smartly

02.01.2014 by Leah // 4 Comments

Kiong hee huat tsai! So how did you spend the Chinese New Year?  We are not Chinese but we celebrated the occasion with pancit for dinner.   There's supposed to be pizza as well from S&R but the line was long and we couldn't wait 45 minutes for that.  Anyway, the home-cooked pancit and hot pandesal were more than enough for us here (that includes me, AJ, my parents and ... READ MORE

Experiencing the Saladmaster Difference (Part 2)

03.10.2012 by Leah // 4 Comments

I received lots of good feedbacks about Saladmaster from my previous post which made me really happy because it confirmed my impression on the brand - effective, durable and with highly satisfied customers. Now, are you familiar with the baking soda test?  You can try it at home.    First taste the baking soda (you will find it salty).   Then put a teaspoon of it in your ... READ MORE

Experiencing the Saladmaster Difference (Part 1)

03.07.2012 by Leah // 11 Comments

I remember when I was young, my mom would spend so much time at the cookware department of SM perusing their many brands of pots, frying pans and skillets.   She and my dad have invested in high-end cookware items over the years (Tefal is their favorite) and I could see why - it's because cooking for the family is very important to them.   They not only love to cook - they love ... READ MORE

Do you still save up coins?

11.20.2011 by Leah // 7 Comments

AJ and I believe in piggy bank savings so we collect, up to this day, the 5-peso and 10-peso coins we get as change. Last Saturday, we counted our first "conjugal" coin savings and collected P2,400, which we deposited later in the bank with our monthly savings  =) How about you?  Do you still save up coins or keep a piggy bank for extra savings?   ... READ MORE

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#throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I t #throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I took mommy and daddy to a double date at Rockwell Powerplant. Today is daddy's 11th month in heaven 💜 The coming weeks are sure going be tough for me because the painful memories from last year will start coming back as we approach his 1st death anniversary. I miss our family bonding time whether in Cebu or Makati, at the mall or simply at home. The over-extended quarantine has made it very difficult for us create new memories as a family (outside videocalls, that is). But I know that with God's grace we will overcome. 🙏
Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat
Make a wish! 🎂 Make a wish! 🎂
I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph for introducing them to me. Sakto sa WFH arrangement ko. Today's lunch is Chef Niko's hearty Char Siu with Egg Fried Rice and buttered veggies on the side 👍 Busog na, super sarap pa! Looking forward to trying more of your lunch menu 😋
I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some months ago (almost for free) have died because I may have oversoaked them in water while waiting for their loam soil to arrive. More than half of the leaves dried up.  But look, new buds have started to say 'Hi' just last week 🤗 Need talaga ng patience kapag #plantita ka. 😁
After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat trul After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat truly has grown - wide and long 😂 And me thinks he is here for good. And the Backjoy seat cushion is his for good 😜 #acatstale #quarantinecat #fivcatsofinstagram #fivcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram
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