Bloody Banquet Halloween Invitations.

Bloody Banquet is a perfect idea for a Halloween Party theme. For the Halloween Invitations, you may include a blood clipart or just like in the image on the left, you may set the mood and hint that there will be overflowing "Bloody Mary" drinks. You may also come up with scary nicknames to put on the Halloween Invitation envelopes: for example, "Bloody" Mary Smith. Or include in the Invitations Halloween different concoctions or drink recipes to make an appetizing Bloody Mary alcoholic drinks.

For creative ideas and designs of Halloween Party Invitations, a lot more can be found at Holiday-Invitations. Aside from the wide array of unique and personalized party invitations, the prompt and efficient customer service at http://www.holiday-invitations.com/ is something to look forward to. The ease of ordering at their site through their instant preview engine, their fast turnaround, printing and delivery time (same day of the layout approval) enables a party host to spend more time and attention instead on the other party details.

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Halloween Sleepover Invitations.

Kids enjoy a lot sleepover parties and the perfect time to hold one is on a Halloween night. To make it extra special, menus and plans must be made ahead. The first step is to organize your guest list and prepare an enticing and spooky Halloween Invitation. Not only must you go out with the holiday decorations but equally important is to set the mood ahead through the Halloween Party Invitations. You may include interesting wordings such as on the Invitation Halloween on the left.

Should you wish to look for more creative layouts and interesting captions and wordings, check out the gallery of Invitations-Shoppe. The trendiest Halloween Invitations abound and just a warning because you might have a hard time selecting for the best theme for your Sleepover party. Each layout is truly alluring. But rest assured that the order process at http://www.invitations-shoppe.com/ is easy and hassle-free because of its shopper-friendly navigation. Plus, their patented instant preview feature enables you to see how the actual output will look like before the invites get printed. That way, you won't end up paying for reject orders.

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December is Almost Here!

Today's the last day of November and as always, I'm mesmerized how time surely flies so fast. The year end is fastly approaching and I feel like there is still much of my plans that I haven't accomplished yet. And with December being a busy month, all the more that I'm near panicking. The holiday shopping is almost done though since we started it early this month. Then I also need to prepare for the weddings I'll be attending on December and on January..which reminds me I am yet to buy a formal footwear to go along with my gown for my sister's wedding. I am inclined to buy similar to this Manolo Blahnik Marith style in my fave shoe shop. Looks good, eh?


Then of course I also need to prepare for the two out of town getaways the whole family will be having before and after Christmas. Arrggh, December will surely be one busy but fun and exciting month..can't wait.

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Your Christmas Song Is

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh When it comes to Christmas, you really get into the holidays You have a ton of traditions that spread holiday cheer!

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Merry Christmas!!!!

Credits:
12 Days of Christmas - Cards by Raechel Knight

My Kris Kringle Gift.

One of our Christmas Party highlights last Tuesday was the Kris Kringle revelation where we got to know who our Mom/Dad and babies were during the themed weekly giving of gifts. Since it was the culmination of our Kris Kringle, we had the giving the other way around. It’d be the babies who’ll be gifting their Mom/Dad in accordance to their posted wish list. My Dad, who was generous during the weekly giving and gave me a pillow, 2 bars of chocolates and stuffed cellphone holder, wished for an Adidas golf visor or a body pillow. I gave him the latter since it was easier to buy in a nearby Dakki outlet and the cost is just within the agreed limit. As for me, who has been ever ready with my wish list since November, I received this from my baby:

…the latest Nicholas Sparks novel (released just last September). It seems that Nicholas Sparks’ books have been a yearly/traditional gift to me. I got 2 books last year and now I have another one to add to my collection. Can’t wait to start reading it!

Party-filled Week.

This week was a party-filled one. One was last Tuesday for our department’s exclusive Christmas bash while the other one was the company-sponsored party for all of our Makati sites last Wednesday.

Our department’s party was supposedly held at Prince Plaza but due to schedule conflicts, the managers decided to have it instead in our colleague’s place here in Makati. It was actually fun although I didn’t participate much in the contests. There were lots of foods (catered by Food Creatives)..i love the Cebu lechon; videoke galore; parlor games and the most-awaited dancing contest. There were 4 groups who competed and strutted their own Papaya Dance versions. Since there are 3 of us in the department who are pregnant and didn’t join, we served as the judges and it was actually tough. They all have their own styles, unique costumes and different interpretations. The first group (who eventually emerged first placers) was the most impressive of all. I like their funky, colorful, flashy and prismatic style where they used little, different-colored flashlights strapped on their fingers and eyewears. Their blings-blings also spiced up their costumes. I heard they even intended to use more props such as solar lights but it just didn’t work when they were about to perform. The other groups adapted various themes such as Filipiniana-Political, Ang TV-Santa Reindeers and 70’s themes. The party was a blast. We ended it up early since we still have work (and another Christmas party) the next day.

The company-sponsored party was held at the PICC Forum. Well, I dunno but it was actually pretty boring. We just availed the free food (catered by Via Mare), tried our luck in winning raffle prizes and just grooved to the disco music afterwards. Out of boredom and since I got sleepy, I didn’t finish the party and went home ahead of everybody although I noticed that several were also leaving the venue early.

I have pics to share but I haven’t uploaded them at the moment. Will post them here soon.

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

You Are an Angel

A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas.

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

This is so true! Bukod sa mukha akong angel..likas talaga akong mabait! Bwahahaha! *kapal*

Gifts for Him.

Another realization has just set in (relating to my yesterday’s post, since I’m barred from malling due to this pregnancy complication), how will I surprise my ever dearest hubby with a holiday present? I’ve blogged about how he’s wanting and wishing for an iPOD Nano and a Basketball Backboard. I’m also eyeing to give him a nice shirt. I’ve already browsed online for these items and I might just resort to shop from my favorite online stores. I’ll check out Coupon Chief if I can snag some Amazon coupon codes for the iPOD and basketball backboard and Gap coupons for the shirt. Hopefully, they’re all still within my shopping budget limit.

Rainbow Brite Kris Kringle.

Our yearly Xmas Kris Kringle in the office is on! Oh yeah..I can really already feel the Christmas ambiance in the air. We’d be having our Department's Christmas Party on the 7th of December that’s why we started our weekly exchange gift last Friday. When the organizers announced that the theme for the first week is something “pale golden rod”, we were all dumbfounded clueless of what things that could be. Then the list went on…

2nd week – something thistle
3rd week – something sienna
4th week – something gainsboro

Only to find out later, these are simply colors or crayon shades. Our code names are all hues also..thus having a “Rainbow Brite” theme. Well, to our advantage, thinking of things to give is a lot easier compared to last year when we had a “United Nations” theme. Who wouldn’t have a hard time thinking for a “something African” gift? Lol! By the way, in case you also don’t know those above-mentioned hues, here are their shades:

Pale golden rod – something of yellow shade
Thistle – something of purple shade
Sienna – something of brown shade
Gainsboro – something of gray shade

Shopping List.

I know, a lot is still enjoying the Halloween fever (and Thanksgiving is coming up) but pardon me if I can’t stop blabbing about and planning ahead for the Christmas holiday. Hey it’s my favorite time of the year and I really can’t help but start feeling it this early..LOL! I’m done with my own wish list and now I just have to trim down and finalize the list for everybody at home so I can start my online shopping already.

For hubby, I’m still torn between surprising him with an iPod Nano and a portable basketball system he’s been wanting for so long. It’s a good thing that I got coupon codes like Apple deals and The Sports Authority coupons that I could use for hefty savings and free shipping. For my brother, I bet he’ll be delighted with an Apple USB Power Adapter so he can charge his iPod even without connecting it to a computer. For my sister, I found a ¾ Sleeve Turtleneck top at Gap which she would surely love. I’m still clueless what to give my folks but probably I’ll just maximize the Gap coupons I have and buy them apparels as well.

My Christmas Wish List.

As mentioned in my previous post, I’ll share what I have come up with my Christmas Wish List for this year. I would love to shop them by myself but hey, I need to scrimp big time since we’re saving for the coming of the Little One. Besides, I’ve been good this year so I know Santa is brewing up some reward for me…lol! I heard, Santa’s a blog stalker and an early shopper so I better start displaying my wish list on my blog!

1. The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

I love Nicholas Sparks! I have read all of his novels (and even watched those that were adapted into films – The Notebook, Message in a Bottle and A Walk To Remember) and I just simply looooove his style. I can’t wait to own a copy of his latest work (released just last Sept) and add it to my stash of Sparks collection.

2. Guess How Much I Love You: My Baby Book by Sam Mcbratney


Well, a little something not only for me but most especially for the Little One. Based on the popular bedtime tearjerker story Guess How Much I Love You, it is not just an ordinary baby book but an endearing keepsake to record memories, photos and milestones of the baby’s early years. Although I’m into digiscrapping, I might not just have the ample time to scrap those memories since for sure I’d be more busy tending to and taking care of the Little One by that time.

3. A Baby Couture Diaper Bag


Again something that would be very useful when the Little One arrives. As the shop tags it, a designer diaper bag for the trendy mom. I just love how fashionable you can still get even though what can be found inside are baby things and all those stuffs.

4. R' Jellybean Baby Sling by Next9

And again wishing for something related and useful for the Little One. According to the site, worn babies: cry less, have increased mental, emotional and physical development and actually develop healthy spines. It also makes life easier for the parent because: 1.) It's easier to breastfeed. Using a sling means discreet and hands free nursing. 2) The baby can be brought anywhere. No more huge strollers to lug around and maneuver along narrow aisles or corridors 3.) The sling distributes the baby's weight across the wearer’s back and so the child feels lighter. 4.) With the baby in the sling, mom’s hands are no longer tied down and so she can do her day to day chores or even go shopping!

5. Digital Scrapbooking Magazine August/September 2007 and October/November 2007 issues
Hmm…even though my creative juices are still lingering somewhere, I would love to be updated of the latest techniques and “what’s hot”s in the digiscrapping world. Who knows, my mojos will be back soon and I’ll start hitting my digital kits and Photoshop like crazy again.

Christmas Countdown.

I can’t believe it’s only 54 days ‘til Christmas!!!

Yeah I know the Halloween fever is not over yet but hey, time flies so fast that before we knew it, we’re busy once again unwrapping Xmas gifts and partying the season to bits. Besides, I am starting to feel the holidays with the Christmas Gift Swap being cooked up in the Bebots Digiscrapping Forum. I’ve already drafted my wish list (which deserves another blog entry) and submitted my mailing address to the organizer. Now I only have to wait for my baby’s (the one I’ll be exchanging gift with) address and for her wish list so I can start shopping.

Speaking of gift lists, I bet I have to start drafting my holiday shopping list as well for my loved ones and colleagues. I should start hunting and shopping gifts before my tummy gets bigger and heavier in the weeks to come. I already have an idea what to give my hubby, family and my female colleagues. I’m now just trying to look for cool gifts for guys that I can give my boss and other guy colleagues. Probably an Aluminum Gearshift Console Pen Holder will do. It’ll be useful and it’ll definitely spice up their desks. Isn’t it nice, what do you think?