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source: Plains & Prints This is not the first time that Mark Nicdao collaborated with Plains & Prints.  Back in 2015, for the 20th Anniversary Plains & Prints he made the Palace of Kings Collection which showcases Mark's travel in India (it's architecture and culture).  Seeing his amazing photographs printed on clothes is truly amazing and Plains & Prints is really good in giving life to them. The Manila Collection embodies the historic and iconic landmarks in the City of Manila that aims to uphold it's culture, heritage and or of course preserving it's legacy. It's really amazing to see the places you grew up with be featured in an one of a kind collection.  Perfect time for an outfit update inspired by the City of Manila.   According to Plains & Prints Facebook - The Manila collection was supported by various government agencies and institutions : Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts Manila, National Parks Development Committee, National...

I love supporting local and small businesses because I myself is a small business owner.  Last weekend, I received a cake from a friend made by The Cakery by Yca.  As I have said on my previous blog entries,  I do cook and bake that is why I am not really easy to please when it comes to food or desserts.   For this blog entry, I want to make an honest review on the Boston Cream Chocolate Cake of The Cakery of Yca.  To those who are not familiar with Boston Cream (actually it's currently popular in  TikTok but it's the no-bake version)  it tastes similar to custard or cream filling in your donuts. The Cake :  The Chocolate cake is super moist, it's not dry even if I tried it without pre-heating the cake.  (Thumbs up for this!) The Chocolate Ganache :  The rich chocolate ganache is oozing with goodness and garnished with chocolate bits  - it's really chocolatey! The Boston Cream :  This is really the star of the cake.  ...

It was my sister's special day last week.  For a change we decided to try Burrow Café located in Taytay Rizal.  It was our first time there, but unfortunately I find the place - overrated.  I'm sorry, but I always give an honest review on everything that I post.  We know it was an underground café... We never expected that it was too steep to climb and go down on around 70 steps.  We brought our senior parents with us (both 80 years old).  They have a ramp aside from the stairs, but honestly my parents did not enjoyed the going up and down session... struggle is real.  The restaurant not suitable for senior citizens. As we entered the café, honestly there's nothing spectacular.  I was hoping for something amazing but it was just too ordinary.  Maybe we expected too much.  I did not tried to go around the place anymore.  Another thing, there is no separate restrooms for male and female, two are available but they are both common comf...

source: Google.com Magandang araw!  Pipilitin kong sumulat ng talaan sa web (blog) sa wikang Filipino.  Sa aking tingin ito ay napapanahon dahil ang buwan ng Agosto ay kilala natin na Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month).   Ako ay lumaki sa aking mga Lolo at Lola kaya nais kong ibahagi and mga salitang aking natutunan na hindi na natin naririnig, nababasa o nagagamit.   Distunilyador - "Screwdriver"   Kapitapitagan - "Venerable" ito ay ginagamit kung ikaw ay magpapakilala ng isang taong meron kang mataas na respeto.  Maaari mo rin gamitin ang salitang "Kagalang galangan". Sapantaha - "Hunch or Assumption" Ikubli - "Hide" Nawa -"To express wishful thoughts" Urungan - "Wash the dishes" Supling - "Offspring" Tsubibo - "Ferris Wheel" Sansinukob - "Universe" Palasingsingan - "Ring Finger" Payneta - "Small Hair Comb or Small Comb Clip" Antipara - "Eyeglasses" ...

August 15, 2020, God sent you down to me...  I feel blessed that you came at the time when I needed somebody to make me sane because we are in the middle of the pandemic.  I thanked my sister's friend and my Ate for choosing me to be your furry god mum.  I got you few days before you turned 2 months... Fiesty at first but slowly after a few days you started to be clingy little balut.   I am very proud of your accomplishments!  Last year you were chosen to be a part of 50 most InPawential Dogs of Simparica Trio and this year you finished Top 5 in SM Megamall's PupStar.  I hope you know how proud mum is to you. Mochi is a super sweet and easy to train dog.  Aside from sitting and waiting he was already potty trained before he turned 3 months.   My little fashionista bebe is well-known for his happy and jolly aura.  He is truly a smiley dog!  Once you see him smiling it will truly change your mood.  Truly a head turner, whene...

source: Google.com I have been in the corporate world for 30 years and I do believe that financial reporting is not only important to a company but also to us personally.   Financial reporting lets a company keep track of its assets, liabilities and net worth.  This will help a company to manage their debts which can be beneficial to them especially for their investors and future investors.  It is also important to employees because if a company has a reliable financial report they will have confidence because they know that company has an ability to pay their wages and benefits. Personal: Financial reporting is not only applicable to companies.  You can also make your own personal financial report, you can keep track of your income and expenses which will help you achieve your goals and be financially free from debts.   What are the types of  personal financial records?  We must always remember that financial records include everything rela...

Today, Fabulousity by Chiq♥  turns 12!  I am super grateful to all who patronage my small business.   As I have said in my previous blog that it was a dream to have my own boutique...  It's not all roses but I keep on holding on...   I try to innovate and develop new product lines... from the original Fabulouschq where I make bracelets, necklaces and headbands and Little Fab Closet for your little ones.  I have three new babies - the Fabulouschq Pets that offers unique, luxury pet clothes & accessories and from making accessories before I now make necklaces for pets and I call it Chiquita Riviere; and since I love personalization I launched  Bespoke Ribbons by Chiq  last year, where I do personalized ribbons.   But the 3rd is not full time (because I still have a day job), Delish by Chiq  - yes, I do cook and bake... I accept food orders on special occasions.   Again, thank you Papa God for everything, for ...