Busy Me

23:56 Manila Time

I'm pre-occupied with a lot of things lately. So many things to do, so little time.

I'd like to share my latest LO before going to bed. G'nyt everyone. xoxo

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credits:
paper,journal box and flower frame: Henna Henna Bo Benna kit by AliSarah Designs
font: teacher's pet


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credits:
paper: Teen Scene by AliSarah Designs
florish, painted flower: Flower Power by Courtney Wilson of Plain Digital Wrapper
alphas: "Hawaian dream" (Akiloune) by BOUILLE
France – Juillet 2008
multi photoframe: Funky fun page kit by Kerri Erickson


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credits:
papers: Lovingly Mini Kit Freebie by Monica Evan (http://digikeepsakesbymonica@blogspot.com)
stitching: Orange Crush by Wendy Page
staple: shabbyprincess (Shabby Fall)
fonts: teacher's pet, wee bairn
blacknturq frame: Teen Scene by AliSarah Designs

journaling:
Me and my teddy, getting all ready
Getting all ready to play
Me and my teddy, getting all ready
Getting all ready to play

You know I've got a lot of friends that I play with
You know I've got a lot of friends who are fun
But then they can't do everything what my teddy
'Cause my teddy, he is the one

Me and my teddy, getting all ready
Getting all ready to bed
Me and my teddy, getting all ready
Getting all ready to bed

You know I never really fright to get night time
You know I'm not even scared of the dark
'Cause with my teddy right here alongside me
I'm not even scared of the shark


***
Song Name: Me and My Teddy
Artist Name: Barney
Album: Barney's Favorites, Vol. 1
Songwriter: Philip A. Parker
Release Date: 01/01/1993
Label: SBK Records


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credits:
papers: Your Love is better than chocolate by Ams Digi Scraps, Teen Scene by AliSarah Designs
hearts, fastener: Galatee by Helene (http://www.jeuxdemaux.com)
stitched flowers: windchimes by Gmiller
tag and "you and me forver" wordart: Just between you and me by Danielle Corbitt
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: Teen Scene by AliSarah Designs, Flower Power by Courtney Wilson of Plain Digital Wrapper
stitching: shabbyprincess (Splendid)
font: orator std

thinking out of the box

I'd like to share with you THE layout made by my fellow GTalker angeleigh...

She was so kind to let me post her LO here in my blog. Disturbing isn't it? My mind clouds up and my heart is filled with sadness everytime I see this. How about you?

credits:
pic by her good friend, a prof photographer ~ Flea26ph
background from Shabby Princess
news paper from google

journaling: "They said everyone has a place in the World... is this mine?"

Reality bites.

For the nth time

22:43 - Manila time

Bored. Wide-awake. Hungry.

My latest LOs:

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credits:
paper: funky fun page kit by Kerri Erickson
ribbon: Be Happy Kit by Tracy Sims
basketball, baseball, football: ADS Designers Yahoo Group July Collab - Backyard Playground by Paula Yagisawa aka DreamerPaula
journaling strips: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
font: orator std


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credits:
paper: Lovingly Mini Kit Freebie of Digi Keepsakes by Monica Evan formally Sunshine Digi Scraps
doodle: Liz Pike & Strawberry Wine Designs (www.strawberrywinedesigns.com)
side arrow: It's My Party by jen Elkins and Nikki Scott; http://livinginjensworld.blogspot.com/ and http://myeverything-nikki81.blogspot.com/ respectively
fonts: zud juice, orator std


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credits:
paper and love sticker: Henna Henna Bo Benna olive hearts by AliSarah Designs
font: orator std


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credits:
safari brown paper by mommyscraps (http://mommyscraps.wordpress.com/)
doodle, flower, sticker flower: Henna Henna Bo Benna kit by AliSarah Designs
stitching by Traci Sims
font: orator std


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credits:
paper: Farheen aka opalscraps (http://opalscraps.blogspot.com)
paper used as frame border: Wan Zakirah a.k.a MataHati (
http://matahatiseni.blogspot.com/)
cirlce border acrylic: by nikki (http://myeverything-nikki81.blogspot.com/)
alpha: Jeans' Story by Le digi de Kafrounette
font: orator std

To blog or not to blog

Hi! Something is bugging me for a couple of days now that I can't sleep well. I'm a little hesitant to talk (or type) about it, so I'll just keep it to myself until I have the guts to blurt (or type! sheesh!) it out.

For the meantime, I'd like to share what Mikee (my 6-year old niece) wrote for his beloved cousin Kelvin, even if he still can't read! :)

"from: Ate Mikee"

kelvin
I love u
(with matching smiling face and star)

Isn't she the sweetest??
that's why Kelvin love her to bits.

I'd like to share my latest LOs too:

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credits:
papers: designed by Mommyscraps (http://mommyscraps.wordpress.com/)
upper right cloud, grass, and butterflies from Fun Garden Doodles by Andreia Menegassi Creations
upper left clouds, sun and seagull from Summer Fun Stickers by Brooklyn Designs
fonts: Action Is (diagonal JL), orator STD


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credits:
papers: Back to the 70's paper set by Suzanne C. Walker of The Digital Scrapbook Place, Inc.
Your Love is better than chocolate, Autumn by Ams Digi Scraps
Celebration kit designed by Taran Conyers of TKWhimsy and Co.
stitching and template: by Megan B of racketty scrapetty
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: Fait d'hiver kit by Kawouette
Back to the 70's paper set by Suzanne C. Walker of The Digital Scrapbook Place, Inc.
Just between you and me kit by Danielle Corbitt
Autumn kit by Ams Digi Scraps
font: orator std


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credits:
background paper: safari papers by mommyscraps
green dots paper, bottom buttons: It's My Party by jen Elkins and Nikki Scott; http://livinginjensworld.blogspot.com/ and http://myeverything-nikki81.blogspot.com/ respectively
swirly and staple: Wild Sorbet by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
upper left buttons: Ronna Penner of Scrapadelic (Express Yourself Kit)
fonts: orator std, wasted collection


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credits:
background paper: safari papers by mommyscraps
paper used as swirly, staples: Wild Sorbet by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
jewels: Windchimes by GMiller
font: susie's hand

More LOs

Thanks for viewing!

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credits:
papers: Autumn by Ams Digi Scraps
VBRA_DS4Allmaio
striped ribbon and dotted bow: A Fireworks Moment, Bon Scrapatit Designs
staple: VBRA_DS4Allmaio
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: Kit Sable brulé in collaboration at Digiscrap'mania © Fanette - Juillet
green tape: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
alphas: Jeri's Digitals' Frog Alphabet
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: Fait d'hiver kit by Kawouette
Just between you and me kit by Danielle Corbitt
Back to the 70's paper set by Suzanne C. Walker of The Digital Scrapbook Place, Inc.
flowers and stitched stem with leaves: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
ribbon: shabbyprincess (Sweet Sprinkles)
alphas: Sticker Doodle Alpha by Danielle Kaczor of DMK Designs
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: designed by Wan Zakirah a.k.a MataHati (http://matahatiseni.blogspot.com/)
JulieO of stoneaccents (http://stoneaccents.blogspot.com/)
stitched swirls: Celebration kit designed by Taran Conyers of TKWhimsy and Co.
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: designed by Wan Zakirah a.k.a MataHati
font: the Blue Cabin
alphas: Alpha Jeans Story by Kafrounette
doodles: old time kit
journaling strips: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
stitching: Orange Crush by Wendy Page

Product Review: Graco Imperial Diaper Bag

A couple of months ago, I bought this uber kewl diaper bag online. It's very spacious and I love the interior because it is divided to separate my baby's bottles from his diapers and clothes. There's also a camera pocket that I find convenient plus an additional insulated side pockets to hold his extra feeding bottles. I wonder if Kelvin's sippy cup can fit? Hmmm...

The bag includes a removal changing pad that is very helpful for nappy change at public restrooms. So now, I don't have to worry about placing my baby on changing tables.

A dirty duds bag is also included to store dirty clothes, used spoon & fork etc. As well as a wipes case, which I don't use because my baby wipes is too large to fit in it; and a Rubbermaid Blue Ice that's still waiting to be used inside our fridge.

As for the design, I love its classic style. The shoulder strap is also adjustable to custom fit. Though I find it bulky, I still love to tote it around. Even my SO loves it and is not embarrassed to be seen carrying this Graco diaper bag.

And the price? I don't know how much is it in malls because as I have said, I bought it online. AND IMO, it's worth every single hard-earned cent!! ;)

Rating: 5 out of 5 shining, shimmering stars!! =)

I'm back

Just wanna share my LOs before I sleep. Sweetest dreams everyone! =)

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credits:
layout by Eva Kipler of EvaK Designs
font: pea katie jo


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credits:
papers: Back to the 70's by Suzanne C. Walker of The Digital Scrapbook Place, Inc.
shabbyprincess (Sweet Sprinkles)
alphas: HSDesigns (Backyard Playground)
fonts: stencil std, orator std


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credits:
papers: A Fireworks Moment from Bon Scrapatit Designs (blog freebie 062608)
Your Love is better than chocolate by Ams Digi Scraps
flowers: Orange Crush by Wendy Page and shabbyprincess (Promise)
fonts: pea anderson and orator std
stitch: shabbyprincess (Splendid)
template: Megan B of racketty scrapetty


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credits:
paper: Autumn by Ams Digi Scraps
rubberband by gunhild storeide
floral garden, journaling block, staple and ribboned frame: shabbyprincess (Promise)
fonts: staccato222 BT


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credits"
quickpage: Sweet As Mel Backyard Playground
alphas: Eva Kipler of EvaK Designs
HS Designs Backyard Playground

What a mess

Been busy taking care of my little munchkin. He has a runny nose which makes him irritated since sunday evening...

Monday
He lost his appetite and cries over little things. What scared the hell out of me is when he choked on his saliva twice which made him throw up. I'm on my panic mode again as I recall that it has the same volume (approx. 4 oz. contents of milk and solids) the first time he got sick.

He also can't sleep well that night. I tried different things to soothe his fussiness but it's no use. I can't pacify him

I tried controlling my emotion as my little one can get scared if he sees me crying or if I'm not in my usual happy, smiling face. But, I can't. I really can't. I'm worried and scared at the same time. I'm just so lucky that my mum is always there to guide and help me.

Tuesday
Went to see his pedia first thing in the morning.
I thought he got it from his dad (has a flu) or through his cousins (both has cough and colds) who were here last saturday.
His pedia said that he's only experiencing teething symptoms. What a relief! Whew!

After giving his prescribed medicines and rubbing his gums with Xylogel (it works!), he's back messing our room. Here's proof:


*FYI: for first time mums like me, teething symptoms may include:
• Drooling
• Gum swelling and sensitivity
• Irritability
• Biting behavior
• Refusing food
• Sleep problems

Another LO's

I'll post some of my recent (edited) LO's before playing Fate. Have a nice weekend everyone =)

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credits:
paper: Wild Sorbet by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
shabbyprincess (Vintage Florals)
paper element: Ronna Penner of scrapadelic (Express Yourself kit)
button: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Amore)
stitching: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Bohemian Summer)
font: milk and cereal


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credits:
papers: shabbyprincess (Moody Blues)
journaling tag: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Bohemian Summer)
font: sandals


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credits:
papers: Ronna Penner of Scrapadelic (Express Yourself Kit)
shabbyprincess (Vintage Florals)
stitching and colored brads: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Bohemian Summer and Wild Sorbet respectively)
fonts: not his angel, orator std


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credits:
papers: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Wild Sorbet)
and from http://liveyourlifecreatively.blogspot.com/
stitching: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Bohemian Summer)
font: ultraviolent bb


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credits:
papers and ricrac: Autumn by Ams Digi Scraps
tag and colored brads: Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs (Bohemian Summer and Wild Sorbet respectively)
font: not his angel

Product Review: Green to Grow bottle

Someone (forgot who) in GT pm'd me and asked about my take on Green to Grow bottle. I bought the pack of 3 wide-neck 10 oz. bots for starters. I'm actually satisfied with his former feeding bottle brand until I learned from fellow Gtalkers about the dangers of BPA. The chemical that is said to leach out and subsequently ingested by our babies when heated really freaked me out, especially when I found out that his brand contains BPA.

I've been googling the best BPA-free baby bottle in the market and I'm quite overwhelmed with the result. There are LOTS to choose from but glass bottle tops my list. But knowing my son, he'll definitely throw it away once the bottle is empty. Safety first, so it's a big NO-NO for me..

.. I googled again! After reading the reviews and the endless comparison, I settled for Green to Grow bottle. Here's my take:

Aside from the fact that it's BPA and Phthalate-free, I love it's "golden" color and cute design. I think it's also color-coded. Blue dome caps and screw rings for wide-neck and green for the narrow-neck bottles. I also learned from the official website (http://www.greentogrow.com/) that they are using 100% recycled packaging.

I'm also liking it because it's light-weight and appears to be durable. *FYI: My son loves to play throw and pick with his bottles. The objective of the game? He'll throw it, mommy picks it. *whew!* Good thing the bottle does not leak because the dome cap touches the teat. I don't have to worry about spilled milk every time I have to shake the bottle or when we're out on a trip.

Having a simple bottle also has its cons mainly because they lack a vent or valve. In layman's term, it doesn't have an anti-colic feature. Good thing, Kelvin is not colicky so it's not my major concern.

Regarding the teats, it is stated in G2G's website that their silicone nipples are heat-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. It has three flow speeds: beginner, intermediate and expert. The nipple that came with the bottle is in beginner flow. It's not as soft compared to other newborn or slow flow teats. Luckily, my son's teeth is sprouting thus he enjoys biting it..

What disappoints me is the flow speed of their beginner variety. I expect it to have a slow flow because it's recommended for 0-3 months. Fortunately, I came across a site saying that it can fit other teats like Pigeon nipples. Since G2G is not yet available locally (I think), I'll try Pigeon's teats, compare and blog as soon as I get rid of his extra silicone replacement nipples.

As for the price, you decide.. For me, it's a bit pricey since I bought it online. Buy hey! I don't mind, as long as my baby's health is not at stake.

My final verdict: 4/5, not bad!
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As promised, here's my latest LO's. Some of the pix were taken last Christmas.
** No pix on New Year, he's (Kelvin) so afraid when hearing the sound of fire crackers. My poor little muffin.

Thanks for viewing!

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credits:
paper and brads: shabbyprincess (Two Soon)
silver doodle frame by Julia Van Der Werf (www.digitaalscrappen.nl)
font: orator std


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credits:
papers: shabbyprincess (Promise)
candy coated by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
beads: DSP Designers (Welcome Kit)
glass alphas: Eva Kipler of EvaK Designs


*FYI: my entry to Wacom's scrapbooking contest.
thanks to fellow digiscrapper and Gtalker Gbrosas for giving us the link to the contest.
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credits:
papers: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Holiday 2006)
summerdriggs (WinterGifts)
alpha: shabbyprincess (Splendid)
felt trim: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Winter)
Easter journal paint: Megan B of racketty scrapetty
fonts: orator std, unnamed melody
santa cap: jpsdg of stock.xchng, file#219140


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credits:
paper: shabbyprincess (Promise)
cards: shabbyyprincess (Holiday Sampler - Cards)
christmas trees: shabbyprincess (Holiday Magic)
winter snowflakes: (Seasonal Sampler - Winter)


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credits:
paper: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Winter)
wording: shabbyprincess (Holiday Sampler - Christmas)
felt christmas tree: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Holiday 2006)
aged frame: Wild Sorbet by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
brad: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Holiday 2006)


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credits:
papers: Wild Sorbet by Michelle COleman of Little Dreamer Designs
shabbyprincess (Festival,Two Soon and Spring Breeze)
smiley button: Kiddie Zone by Sox - Aussie Scrappers
template by Megan B of racketty scrapetty


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credits:
layout by Jenna Beam of Shabby Miss Jenn Designs (KJL Summer Mini Cover)
paper: haynay by haynay.blogspot.com
font: sandals