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There’s no denying the fact that once the -BER months are here, Christmas decors like tree decors, C6 led Christmas lights, gift suggestions and even greeting cards can be seen in malls. Christmas songs too are being played in public places.

Why ever not? In malls specifically, the music inspires people to think of what they would be buying for the coming season of commercialism giving.

Since my children are in school, I can now start to experiment on various baked goodies and make preparations for another round of Frugal Christmas.

Times have really changed. Gone are the days when children answer that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. Now they look forward to Christmas because this special day is the day they open loads of gifts.

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Tagged Frugal Christmas

Birthdays are Milestones

Posted on September 3, 2010 by greenbucks| 3 Comments

Children’s birthday parties are super fun to attend, whether one has a child or not.

Of course, themed birthday parties can be a bit expensive on the part of the guests but hey, birthdays (especially FIRST birthdays) are milestones and should be celebrated.

The works: face painting, tattoo, balloons, magic show, birthday cupcakes and so much more to keep the guests entertained. Of course, goody bags to take home the fun 😀

I also look forward to receiving Christmas party invitations, ooops, I mean birthday party invitations because these “signal” the anticipation of fun. Am not excited for Christmas to arrive, no I’m not.

Parties however, give me a bit of a tinge of sadness because my children have not had grand parties to celebrate their milestones. I hope they won’t think I love them less because we were not able to provide these parties for them.

Happy first birthday to baby Jia. You are now officially a toddler. to Lani and Joel, let the chasing begin!

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Tagged birthday parties, birthdays are milestones, first birthday party, paarties

Nuvali One Evotech

Posted on August 6, 2010 by greenbucks| 3 Comments

Nuvali One Evotech Building is a cool structure. And by cool I mean literally cool.

The building was designed to have cool air entering the premises and plants planted between ramp-like pathways to encourage easier walking. There is only one elevator which, if one uses these ramps would not be used, especially for those who want to have some “leg work” done.

This green building was built according to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) standards.

Another green building with green roofs was also visited in this trip, along with a visit to beautiful green homes. I’m not sure if Baldwin door hardware was used in these homes but I am sure that recyclable materials and minimized use of artificial lights are a part of the package.

It would be good for these homes to use Eco-Furniture too.

Posted in Environment, Interesting Topics, Money Watch, Philippines, Photos, Visualizations

Tagged artificial lights, eco-furniture, energy conservation, Environment, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design), non-renewable energy, Nuvali, Nuvali Evoliving, Nuvali One Evotech, recycable materials