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Our Piñata Collection

While browsing our photos for my Certified Loot Bags Addict entry, I found a great collection of Piñata..

Piñata is a container (palayok here in the Philippines), usually made of paper, filled with candies and toys and is broken as a part of a party or ceremony.

I can’t remember when I started the Piñata tradition…but since then, our party will never be complete without it.

That’s the oldest from our file.. Chico’s Thomas the Train Piñata. I had a hard time making it.. not to mention that I made two.. and yes I also love making banner for my kids’ birthday 🙂

Spongebob Piñata for my nephew’s 4th birthday last January 2010. This is the quickest Piñata I ever did! Took only about an hour or so 🙂 the kids love it so much! Me and my sister make fun of Spongebob’s eye bugs! hahaha

And because I had so much fun making Spongebob Piñata, I convinced my second boy for a Spongebob themed birthday party the same year my nephew had his. We learned from our mistake.. and Spongebob got a good night sleep the night before, hence no eye bugs this time.

Same year.. (hmm I think 2010 os Piñata year for us LOL) my first born celebrated his 7th birthday.. and he wants a Ben10..I wish I can say the same with this Ben10 Piñata but I had a hard time making this one.. as you can see, I only used crayola (or color pencil) on it.. my hands got so tired coloring it.. my art supplies were missing that time hahaha

The latest we had is the Cars movie Piñata.. from my second born’d 7th birthday party. My first born did the sketch and I just adjust it and color it.. saves me a lot of time. You know what, my first born is only 8 and he’s been a great help to me lately (as far as cleaning my arinola!). Lightning needs a wheel alignment on this photo haha It was quite a challenge to paint this Piñata as I need to make it look like 3D and I am glad of the outcome (err except for the wheel LOL)

We have 4 more birthdays coming this year.. May, my third born and another nephew.. I am still undecided on the theme but my third born loves Power Rangers and Mickey Mouse.. oh wait! Mickey Mouse seems to be an easy choice (nyahaha). Come October, my first born will celebrate his 9th.. and since it’s almost near to Halloween, I’ll think we’ll have a Halloween party and have a monster for Piñata (now that sounds exciting!). As for my princess, a Hello Kitty Piñata seems nice (she loves Hello Kitty) but I am not sure if she’d be happy seeing Hello Kitty in pieces.

When time permits. I’ll make a tutorial on how to make Piñata for birthday parties.

Grendha New Collection: Ana Hickmann

If I will be the lucky winner of $800 from our Hello Spring Cash Giveaway, I’ll probably treat the kids to a place they want.. and give some to my mom and leave some for shopping. And If I ever.. Grendha’s New Collection will be included on my shopping list:

Ana Hickmann Cashmere Ad (comes in brown black, gold beige, gold bronze and brown red, PhP 1895)

Ana Hickmann Marine Ad (comes in beige red, beige blue, beige brown, beige black and beige beige, PhP 2695)

Ana Hickmann Tropicana Ad (comes in beige beige, beigeold rose, beige blue and beige red, PhP 2495)

Grendha’s New line was named after the famous Brazilian Model and celebrity Ana Hickmann, once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “the model with the longest legs”.

She has endorsed Victoria’s secret and other products and appeared in the South African version of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and graced the covers of Brazilian Vogue, Marie Claire and Elle.

The new Grendha Ana Hickmann line is perfect for casual wear, whether you just plan to stroll out in the malls, get a glam look in the office or for hip events. The fluidity and elegance of fine fabrics, like satin and organza, together with the sparkling charms, bows and chains are the icons of sophistication of the collection. These elements are the inspiration for the new line of Grendha Ana Hickmann. The 3 new collections namely Grendha Ana Hickmann Cashmere, Marine and Tropicana collections are ideal to make every lady stand out in every wardrobe. All shoes have the same sophisticated style and elegance that embodies the Brazilian Model’s personality.

The Grendha Ana Hickmann Cashmere is a comfy stylish flat sandal that exudes femininity and style. While the Grendha Ana Hickmann Tropicana and Marine are heeled wedges that are perfect for almost every occasion; A versatile pair that gives you the flexibility and charm to mix it up with cool and casual outfits.

Exclusively distributed by ELRO Corporation in the Philippines, Grendha is available at leading department stores and boutiques nationwide. Like Grendha Philippines on Facebook and get to receive alerts on new styles and information for the woman that you are.

Comparing Cable TV to Satellite TV

I am not a TV fan, in a way that I don’t watch TV that much. I watch a few local TV shows from time to time but seldom that I stay in front of the TV for hours. It must be because I haven’t found an interesting series to watch on our local cable provider. Learning about direct tv and other satellite TV providers gives me an idea of switching.

What is the difference between Cable TV and Satellite TV such as directtv? Which is a better choive for a viewer and gives more value for its price?

Based on some readings, I learned that cable TV and satellite differs in terms of pricing in a way that it maybe the cheaper alternative for some but not for others. Say for example you love watching different channels and needs very many, satellite TV is more practical as they offer more channels for less. If you have a house with a TV in each room, satellite TV may not be for you as some companies will charge you per TV. In terms of programming, cable TV offers more local channel unlike satellite TV but they offer more than 200 channels.

In terms of choices cable TV offers limited pakackage unlike the packages offered by satellite TV like dx3. You have the power to choose the package that’s perfect for you and your watching need.