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Time to think of gifts

by Penny on September 19, 2010

It’s already mid September, and this year I thought of starting the year end shopping early. By that, I mean to shop for Christmas presents. Year after year I tend to spend quite a fair bit because some gifts are last minute purchases and when you really run out of ideas what to buy, you [...]

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Idea for Father’s Day gifts?

by Penny on June 4, 2010

Father’s Day is fast approaching. Anybody has any great ideas to share on what kind of gifts will be great for the day? I’ve slacked over the years in doing gift suggestions, so now I’m in the mode of asking for recommendations to be shared by others instead.
The more practical the gift ideas, the better. [...]

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Are you in a festive shopping mood yet?

by Penny on September 2, 2009

With Raya coming in just 3 weeks, most people are in festive moods to shop, shop and shop by now. Even those who aren’t celebrating are also keen to shop because the sales and shopping crowd just have that temptation and momentum that you can’t easily resist, right?
I guess this must be our version of [...]

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Do you remember the days when your dad brought you to the cinemas for movies when you were little and how thrilling those outings used to be? Well, now that you are all grown up, how about you bringing dad to the movies on Father’s Day? I bet it’s been a while since any of [...]

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Father’s Day is approaching, it’s this Sunday, folks! Have you gotten anything for dear dad yet? Well I know I’m falling behind on my Father’s Day gift idea series but I’m trying to catch up. So here’s another gift suggestion for dad this Father’s Day. Why not let him have a cool GPS device from [...]

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Since you have about 3 more weeks to Father’s Day, it’s sufficient time to make something special for dad for Father’s Day. Instead of spending money on a gift, why not spend the time to make him a special scrapbook of fond and special memories?

Pool together photographs, little mementoes and whatever special items between your [...]

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For some reason, timepieces as gifts are always quite classic and a treasured gift. This Father’s Day, you can get dad a timeless piece of investment by getting him a memorable watch that will serve him well.
For the Chinese, however, if you are the superstitious type, you may not like this idea. Even if you [...]

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Father’s Day gift ideas coming up

by Penny on May 19, 2009

After having done Mother’s Day gift ideas to help with those who are struggling with what to buy for their parents, I think it’s only fair that I do one for Father’s Day too. In about a month we will be celebrating Father’s Day, more specifically on June 21 if you did not already know the date. [...]

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Since your mum will be kicking off her shoes and putting her feet up to relax this Mother’s Day, you can choose to dish up a lovely meal just for her or you can take her out for a great dining experience. If you are doing the latter as I suspect many will do, have [...]

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Here I am, back with another Mother’s Day gift suggestion. This gift idea is a great one for mothers who enjoy some pampering and beauty treatment. Buy a luxurious mani and pedi session at The Nail Parlour this weekend where your mum can enjoy a Hot Mud Manicure & Pedicure.
The Hot Mud Manicure & Pedicure is [...]

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Most women love to adorn beautiful jewelry pieces to accessorise and enhance their ensemble. This Mother’s Day, you can take advantage of the many great sales and bargains on jewelry from some of our local bling bling stores to grab some pretty jewelries for your mum.
Some of the on-going promotions for jewelries can be found [...]

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For a new mother celebrating her first Mother’s Day, it must be very exciting. I’ve had a taste of that recently and I must admit it was a great feeling to be celebrated as a mother. It’s a nice change to finally know what it is like to be a mother and to love so [...]

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If you’re not so much into gifts, then don’t force yourself to purchase a gift that may or may not be practical in your mother’s eyes. I think most mothers don’t look for the material gifts from their children, it’s always the thought behind it that counts. So this Mother’s Day, if you think a [...]

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L’Occitane is a name that’s synonimous to quality and its warmly lit and decorated shops house all kinds gems in personal care, beauty and skincare products. Although they aren’t cheap in this part of the world (they are relatively cheaper in Europe), many of its products have proven to be star products in their own categories and [...]

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Mother’s Day gift ideas

by Penny on April 17, 2009

Since Mother’s Day is about a month away, I thought I’d start doing a series of gift ideas for Mother’s Day. It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve enjoyed writing similar gift ideas series for Christmas and Valentine’s Day previously, and I’m looking forward to doing this Mother’s Day gift ideas too.
Have you thought about your special gift to your beloved [...]

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you still haven’t found just the perfect gift for him? Don’t fret. You are probably the best gift he could ever ask for. This Valentine’s Day, you can give to him selfmade (either written or printed) Valentine love coupons that he can redeem for some loving time with you.

Make him [...]

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