kelvinsnook

Hiatus

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:52:00 +0000

I'm feeling lazy to make digiscraps because my not so reliable mouse double clicks even if I don't intend to double click. So if I click the cursor to the Firefox icon, 2 browsers will pop up. Imagine my agony while digiscrapping in CS3. Hay! It's so hard to finish my LOs especially if I want to extract my son's pix. I guess I'll just wait for my SO's HP laptop that has touch screen which doubles as a "pen tablet" (yipee!) to continue with digiscrapping.

For now, here's one of my long overdue posts.. Thanks for looking!

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credits:
paper: JanelScraps (UrbanPP)
frame: Chaos Lounge Creations (Candy Jar)
curtain-like element and staple, tag: Mitia Assef Digiscrap4All September and March respectively
fonts: pea katie jo, not his angel

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credits:
papers: Janel Scraps (Urban Paper Pack)
frame: Isyndra´s "Birthday Bash for faithsisters.com"
string, happy string: Chaos Lounge Creations (Candy Jar #18 and 22 respectively)
ribbon: Kawouette (My Alpha Typhanie)

It's Mikee's Birthday!

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:37:00 +0000

It's my niece's birthday today! Happy 7th birthday Ate Mikee =)

long overdue LOs:

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credits:
background paper: Lazy Summer Mini kit from Fluffy Bunny Feet Designs
other paper: Kit Sable brulé from http://ledigiscrapdefanette.blogspot.com/
stitching: It's My Party by jen Elkins and Nikki Scott; http://livinginjensworld.blogspot.com/ and http://myeverything-nikki81.blogspot.com/ respectively
bow and tag: Bohemian Summer by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
staple: Wild Sorbet by Michelle Coleman of Little Dreamer Designs
font: staccato222 BT

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credits:
paper, paper circles: Isyndra´s "Birthday Bash for faithsisters.com"
bracket frames: Gunhild Storeide
alpha: FS Celebration Mini by Debra Ballance Designs
font: orator std

help!

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:48:00 +0000

Please help my pocket by clicking this link: ;)
SELLING ELLANA MINERAL MAKEUP (AS LOW AS PHP100) AND BRUSHES
will be selling other fab finds soon!

Thanks!

haircut

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:33:00 +0000

Before:

After:

It's mah burpday

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:50:00 +0000

*Singing*
Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday, happy birthday.... Happy birthday to me. Hahaha! How pathetic..

Another LOs:

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credits:
paper and screw: Colorinspiration from www.crealina.fr
cut frame and arrow duct tape: Gunhild Storeide
font: orator std

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credits:
template: just2morethings.blogspot.com
brown striped paper and background paper: Mitia Assef and Colorinspiration from www.crealina.fr respectively
tag: Liz Pike and Strawberry Wine Designs
fonts: teenage angst and orator std

My Little Engineer

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:11:00 +0000

Kelvin just turned 1. Nothing special. Prepared food for brunch at home and early dinner at his daddy's place. I know that he still had fun eventhough there's nothing fancy on his "BIG" day. We were also surprised that he was wide awake for more than 8 hours which of course is very unusual for him.

He enjoyed being the center of attention that day and also had fun sharing his new toy with his cousins. Here's some of the pix!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELVIN! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH =)

Empty

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:50:00 +0000

Maybe we're trying, trying too hard. Maybe we're torn apart. Maybe the timing is beating our hearts. We're empty... And I've even wondered if we should be getting under these sheets. We could lie in this bed. But it's empty, it's empty... ='(

9 and 12 days to go

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:39:00 +0000

9 days to go before Kelvin's birthday, and 12 days to go before my birthday.

I hope he gets well before he turns 1. He recently had a fever (for 3 days) and now has rashes all over his face and body. We went to see his pedia a while ago and he said that he has Roseola or baby measles. It's contagious during the fever stage and less contagious once a child has the rash. I just hope that he gets well because he's not that playful and always seemed tired. But he still managed to pose for the camera. Look!

And here's my not-so-recent LOs

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credits:
paper: Flower Power by Courtney Wilson of Plain Digital Wrapper
beaded pin: DSP Designers (Welcome Kit)
rafia: Galatee by Helene (http://www.jeuxdemaux.com)
starflairs: Teen Scene by AliSarah Designs
font: orator std

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credits:
paper and all elements from Colorinspiration from www.crealina.fr
except: arrow duct tape (gunhild storeide), yellow tape (shabbyprincess - Promise collection)
font: pea anderson

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credits:
paper, doodles, 1st, 4th & 5th buttons from the left: Colorinspiration from www.crealina.fr
pink ribbon, 2nd & 3rd buttons from the left: DS4All (march) by Mitia Assef (www.mitiaassef.com/blog)
font: orator std

the countdown begins...

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:11:00 +0000

9 days to go before Kelvin turns 1. I'm a bit excited even though we didn't prepare a party for him. We'll only have a small gathering, a family affair. I know that most Filipino families celebrated their sons or daughter's 1st birthday like there was no tomorrow. Some shell out more than 100k for their child's birthday. I even read in a forum that they had to extend their budget.

IMO, my son will not fully enjoy his party because he's not fully aware of what's happening. If we push through with it, most of the invited guests will be adults. I will not shell out my hard earned money (as if I have the moolah), especially my SO's just to please other people or just because it's the "tradition".

I'm just being practical. And besides, my son is just starting to walk. How will he be able to play with other children who likes to jump and run around?

Busy Me

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:50:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:41:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:12:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:31:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:49:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:59:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:07:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:56:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:01:00 +0000

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!
---

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

Fate Undiscovered Realms

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Been busy playing Fate while Kelvin is sleeping. I'm so excited when SO transfered the file and installed it in my PC a few days ago. Yippee! I'm currently at Level 10 Local Hero. As much as I want to play all day, I have to take care of Kelvin. Of course, he's still my priority and will always be. I'll finish the game even if it's not as fast as I have finished the first one. I'll keep playing, together with the Sims 2 until the much awaited release of Diablo 3. I'm so excited!!!

.. My friend called me while I was eating my dinner asking for a favor. She's going on a 3 day out-of-town trip to Bora. She's asking if I can replace her for the meantime as a private tutor. I'm still thinking if I'll accept it or not. I'm not sure if my busy sched as a mum can handle such responsibility for 3 consecutive days. I'm also not sure how long my patience would last to those grade 1 brats. The pay is good, and I need the money for, you know! SHOPPING! I can't decide yet. I have to ask first my mum, SO or even my sister if they can take care of my baby while I'm away for a couple of hours. Think.. Think.. Think..

I'm tired. I'll post my recent digiscrap LO's soon. Goodnight stranger...

Let's Multiply!

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:05:00 +0000

I'm planning to start my own online biz as soon I settle on what products to sell that are affordable without sacrificing the quality. I already have contacts to my suppliers, just need to verify some things and ask a few more q's before I can begin.

For starters, I'll use free known websites such as multiply, ebay.ph and the likes to sell my items and eventually get to buy my own domain name. My sister will also help by selling my I-can't-decide-yet products to her officemates and friends to gain good feedback which I definitely need to gain more prospect buyers.

I hope everything goes well and hope it will push through within the next month or so. Wish me luck everyone!

Here's my latest LO's: Kelvin's baptism at Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Church followed by the reception held at Cafe Kapitan in Marikina City (forgot where exactly) last December 8, 2007, which is also the feast day of Immaculate Conception. Thanks to all those who came by even on short notice.

xoxo,
seraphim

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credits:
funky date stamp by Rene Bross of Digital Scrapbook Place
papers: summerdriggs (Happy Mother's Day, Relax)
stitch: shabbyprincess (Splendid)
fonts: Annoying Kettle, orator std
template by Megan B of racketty scrapetty

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credits:
papers: shabbyprincess (Festival, Holiday Magic)
font: boring showers

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credits:
paper and vintage floral frame: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
font: orator std
template by Megan B of racketty scrapetty

*his other godmother wasn't able to make it. Aaw, too bad!
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credits:
papers: Back to the 70's by Suzanne C. Walker of DSP
and from http://liveyourlifecreatively.blogspot.com/
staple: shabbyprincess (Shabby Fall)
font: socially awkward

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credits:
papers: http://liveyourlifecreatively.blogspot.com/
Sun Porch by Amy Teets
shabbyprincess (Spring Breeze, Sweet Serenity, Two Soon)
ribbon: shabbyprincess (Sweet Sprinkles)
staple: Sun Porch by Amy Teets
template: Megan B of racketty scrapetty

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credits:
background paper: summerdriggs (Beautimous)
other papers: haynay by haynay.blogspot.com
jewels: gmiller (windchimes)

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credits:
background paper from http://liveyourlifecreatively.blogspot.com/

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papers: summerdriggs (happiness and relax)
ribbon: Express Yourself by Ronna Penner of Scrapadelic
staple: shabbyprincess (Shabby Fall)

* reception held at Cafe Kapitan in Marikina City (forgot where exactly)
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paper: shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
font: artistamp medium
template: Megan B of racketty scrapetty

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papers: shabbyprincess (Celebrate, Holiday Sampler - Christmas, Two Soon)
template by Megan B of racketty scrapetty

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credits:
background paper from http://liveyourlifecreatively.blogspot.com/
other papers: summerdriggs (Boy Oh Boy and Happiness)
stitch: gmiller (windchime)
template: Megan B of racketty scrapetty

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papers: Tracy Lykins Collins of retrodiva {designs}
summerdriggs (Happy Mother's Day)
stapled ribbons: shabbyprincess (Sweet Sprinkles)

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layout by Digital Couture
font: Oh Photo Shoot!

Claustrophobic baby?

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:37:00 +0000

Went at the mall with my S.O. and son to buy a few of his essentials. Kelvin is all grumpy the whole time we're out and don't want to be seated in his stroller. We have to carry him alternately inside the supermarket. He fell asleep but cries whenever we tried to put him in his stroller. It's so difficult to carry him because of his weight and without any support from his carrier or sling. I wish he could walk. Hopefully within the next few weeks he'll be able to learn how to balance and then walk.

Anyway, I'm kinda worried.. okay, okay! I'm really worried because I'm not sure if my baby is suffering from claustrophobia. Everytime we're inside the elevator he's squealing like there's no tomorrow. All the other people inside were trying to amuse him but with no luck. This is the first time it happened. The last time we're out, he's just quiet and observing his surroundings. I'm worried that in the long run he might find it difficult to breathe in enclosed spaces. I don't want him to suffer that nor the fear itself. I just hope that he's not comfy with that-kind-of-feeling inside the elevator or it's just one of his grumpy days.

Tired and Sleepy

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:38:00 +0000

11:04pm - Manila time

I'm tired and sleepy as usual, but still managed to blog. Sheesh! Woke up 7-ish because my baby kept on inserting his index finger in my nostrils. His sign that he's wide awake and that I have to feed him, that he wants to play with mommy. I'm not an early riser thus, it's really an effort every time I have to wake up early.

Around 9, his daddy came by to help me take care of our son. At the same time, I also need to help mum in the kitchen. It's been months since our helper left so I have to make an extra effort. It's becoming a chore to wash the dishes that I hate doing.

Short time later after bathing and feeding lunch to my first born, the exciting part comes in. I also have to clean our room which includes sweeping and mopping the floor, declutter the mess on the tables, and inhaling the dusts which mind you - I'm allergic to. When all is in tip-top shape, that's the only time I can take a bath and scrub the dusts off.

After dressing up for 5 minutes, I have to take care of my son. I forgot to tell you that my S.O (significant other) left while I was taking a bath because we had another argument (that's a different story - sigh!) One of our silent treatment days. *double Sigh!

Good thing my baby dozed off around 5pm so I had an hour to rest. I'm also thankful that even though me and S.O we're not in good terms all day, he still managed to come here again in the evening and take care of our baby while I:
1. eat dinner
2. wash the dishes (again!)
3. clean and sterilize feeding bottles
4. bathe my baby

before I can take a shower and hopefully call it a night.

After he left past 10pm, I had to check my email, and blog! Oh shoot! I almost forgot, I have an online work..

I've been working on this laptop remotely for quite some time and I'm still bothered that I can't remove that friggin' trojan! If only I could reformat my client's laptop. I'm dying to do that! Gotta go now.

Online Shopaholic

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:44:00 +0000

I'm one of those people who uses technology to my advantage. I'm a bummer for more than a year to take care of my baby. Thanks to the people behind the internet, I was able to work online which is now my source of income. It's actually where I get my shopping money. Yippee!!

Since I don't get to shop (in malls) that often, I buy stuff online. Coming from an impulsive buyer's POV, I didn't know that online shopping is so much F-U-N! I'd often surf the net for endless baby stuff, and mine too! But since I'm overwhelmed with motherhood, I spend so much time drooling over those uber cool baby things that I'd like to buy instantly. It's so tempting to know that in just a click of a button, those items can become mine. All mine!! Bwahaha!! :D

Anyway, I would like to share again my digiscraps. Thanks for viewing.

xoxo,
seraphim

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papers: Sun Porch by Amy Teets
sparkle swirls by shabbyprincess (Harvest Spice)
buttons: Express Yourself by Ronna Penner of Scrapadelic
font: orator std

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papers: shabbyprincess (Shabby Fall)
crown toy: stock.xchng file#219617 by brokenarts

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papers: shabbyprincess (Seasonal Sampler - Holiday 2006)
summerdriggs (Boy Oh Boy)
template by Megan B of racketty scrapetty
circle brushes by Kovah (k-o-v-a-h.deviantart.com)
fonts: snowshoe, wee bairn, appetite

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paper: summerdriggs (beautimous)
button: shabbyprincess (Promise)
font: orator std
wording by Express Yourself by Ronna Penner of scrapadelic
ricrac: shabyyprincess (Festival)

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fonts: orator std, three dates one night
paper: shabbyprincess (Urban Kiwi)
circle brushes bly Kovah (k-o-v-a-h.deviantart.com)

Bye-bye The Sims 2

noreply@blogger.com (seraphim) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:17:00 +0000

It makes me sad just by thinking that I might remove my The Sims 2 collection in drive D just to free up space. It's taking more than 9gb of space and I need it badly to save my other important files. Boo hoo! I know others may think that I may sound "mababaw" but for a self-confessed The Sims 2 addict like me, it is indeed a BIG deal.

I installed all of it just now if in case I decide to remove it (for good. *Sigh) later, I can still play the game until my next PC reformat. I know that it's just an installer, it's really no problem if I delete it right? I mean, I have all of them in dvd's if I want to reinstall it in the future. I just have to look for the other missing dvd's though (it's here somewhere.. keep looking!!) But, the thing is.. it's taking so looooong to install all 14 expansions + the original if I'm going to use the dvd format. Plus, I'm not sure if it's all working. Oh what the heck! I need the 9gb space badly! *presses the delete button; running ccleaner*

There! All gone.. I'm going to bed. I think I might get sick :'(