J | November 28, 2008
Today is a big shopping day here in the US. Stores are open as early as 4:00 a.m. but some opened even at 12:00 a.m. While a lot will be buying electronics, clothing, toys and the like, I kind of wonder if there will be anyone shopping for office supplies. But knowing how every retail [...]
J | November 27, 2008
Many perfume experts believe and recommend that we should change our fragrance every few years. We, on the other hand think, it’s just a sales ploy. But no, it really is worth looking into because their studies revealed that after a few weeks, that favorite bottle of scent has already lost some of its mojo. [...]
J | November 27, 2008
Generally, we feel comfortable and secure in our homes. After all, the place is ours. A place where we can rest, relax and enjoy life. Nowadays, because of the global economic turmoil, we have been hearing higher incidences of burglary and break ins even at neighborhoods that used to be regarded safe and peaceful. With [...]
J | November 26, 2008
There is one item of clothing that I will never dare buy online. That is none other than a pair of jeans. Whenever I set out to buy a new pair ever since I moved here in the US, there is only one department store that I buy my jeans from: at Saks Fifth. I [...]
J | November 24, 2008
When people think about New York, they visualize a big city, replete with skyscrapers bustling with people from all walks of life. What they seem to put aside is the fact that there’s more to New York than Manhattan, the big city in New York.
Having said that, the next time you visit New York, why [...]
J | November 23, 2008
Do you often get hives, develop itchy eyes or keep sneezing after putting up your annual live Christmas tree? More often than not, we blame the allergy attack on the tree but I learned from a report that the tree itself is not the culprit.
Have you ever thought about the ornaments as the trigger? It [...]
J | November 23, 2008
It’s Turkey day this coming Thursday, and that means we will all be feasting on a lot of delicious holiday dishes. These rich holiday foods can get one in trouble, as heartburn may not be far behind. Knowing how my husband sometimes tend to overeat, I wonder if I have to check out different appetite [...]
