Category: Shopping

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New Mattress

 

New mattress is due for the princess because the last one we had bought wasn’t an expensive one – in fact, we had just bought one that wasn’t that expensive and that she would be comfy with.  But I think it’s time to buy her a new and better mattress, after all, she does spend a lot of time on her bed and she is getting older – a good mattress is due.    I checked out some mattresses at bedroom furniture nyc  because they are organic.  Why organic you asked?  or you must think I am trying to be upper class – hahah! but none of those things, just that I don’t want Chloe to be sleeping on something that can trigger her asthma.If you don’t know by now, the fill of a mattress can be filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins as well, so why risked it especially if you don’t have to.   I rather pay more for a organic mattress than make my kid suffer.  Sure it’s a little bit more than you would pay for your regular mattress but we really want her to be able to use the mattress till she is in her teen years – so this is a good investment.

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No More Toys, Please !

We had told Chloe that we had written to Santa not to bring any toys for Chloe, and if he did, I was going to burn his bum when he comes down the chimney – hhahaha! of course, Chloe wasn’t quite please – but the girl has got too many toys, and we don’t have any more space for her to store her toys.  So this Christmas, Santa brought lots of books, a few toys and clothes for Chloe.  Good Santa!

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Planning For A New Business

PB and I had our brains picked about a month ago and came up with a new business idea for downtown.  We figured if any kind of store would do well – in downtown – it would have to be a dollar store.  After much brainstorming and looking at our finances, we figured nothing venture nothing gain – so yes, we will be opening a dollar store in downtown.  But first to look for some  Gondola Shelves because we need to get something that are cheap and sturdy as well as reliable and allows us to stack as many things as possible in small spaces.  We need shelf displayer, hooks, racks and many other things to set up shop, so wish us good luck for next year – we are hoping to get the dollar store up and running by early next year.

This is all very exciting for us because it’s a totally new business to us but I know we can make it work and it would only means that I will have more responsibilities but this time I have help from family and closed friends. I’m pretty happy about it – now if we can get funding instead of having to use our own money – that would be perfect.

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Entrepreneurship 101

Folks always think that our business became successful overnight but little do they know all the trials and errors we’ve gone thru’ before we are where we are today.  But even today, we don’t splurge and spend frivolously on ourselves nor the store. Of course, we get what we need but if we can save on anything we would.  When it comes to buying stuff or doing things for both home and the store, PB is the one that is good with the money.  We do all our  business cards with an  online business card printing place and still do now and if there is one advice we can give to anyone is to start small and save wherever and whenever you can.  Don’t need to use big companies for your printings or anything unless absolutely necessary. I know of many young entrepreneurs who would buy the most expensive stationary or print the most expensive business cards from big company only to end up in debt or closing its shop in less than 6 months.  Our business card is plain and simple and it serves it purpose and we are still doing alright with it.

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An iPad Mini For Kids

I for one don’t like to buy expensive gadget or game consoles for my kid – for she is only 8 yrs old.  So what made me change my mind and bought her a mini iPad – you asked.  Well, I was convinced by my online blogging friends that with the current app that Apple offers, Chloe might benefit from it – not only in playing games but also learning school work. So yes, I broke down and bought this for her for Christmas – PB wasn’t too keen on it – but since I wanted it for Chloe, he agreed.  We couldn’t get it at Staples – because they didn’t have it in stock, so we ordered from Apple directly.  It was easy and we even get to put on personalized engraving free of charge. The mini iPad took a few weeks to arrive – but we are happy about it.

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A Wood Stove Finally!

Yes, we finally got the wood stove in and will be installed within a few days.  We have been trying to get someone to install the wood stove since summer when the basement was done – but Home Hardware don’t seems to want us business – since they didn’t really managed to send someone to come install it.  We finally went to Pleasant Supply instead. and they came thru’ for us and we will be getting the stove installed soon.  And ppl complained that they can’t find work in this town – now that’s bullshit!

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My Handy Man

Don’t you love it when your man is handy around the house?  I loved watching PB put nails into the wall or fix the window or build something for Chloe.  I was looking for some new  kitchen faucets  to replace our old one in the kitchen and couldn’t find them in our local stores here – so PB showed me some that he can order online and he said he will replace them for me – because I like them all pretty up – hehe! the exact words PB said.  He knows me too well – so he thinks – but truth be told – guests comes into the kitchen and sit around the kitchen most of the time, therefore, it’s important to keep the kitchen looking nice.  But the real reason is because the old faucet is really looking tired and needs to retire it soon. So the new kitchen faucets are to come soon and before Christmas – I will be able to show off my pull out kitchen faucet.

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The Kid Can Sing

 

Yes ! she loved to sing and she loved singing to us and dancing a lot – so when we found a karaoke machine for cheap – we decided to get it for her for Christmas – now to look for a  karaoke microphone  and we will be all set for her singing career.   But seriously, since she loved to sing so much, we decided maybe we should look for a voice teacher to develop this talent.  And I’ve heard that singing in  public can help build confidence in your kids – so maybe, if we encouraged her to sing not only to us but to other people as well, she may stand up for herself and speak up to her teachers if she needed anything.  As of now, she still doesn’t speak up when she needs help or if someone is bullying her.

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Buying For Christmas

We started early this year buying for Christmas and I remembered about the craft show at the hotel in town this year.  In fact, we went there to view and buy the 2 days the vendors were there.  Unfortunately, the favorite vendor that I was set to buy and spend money with and on – didn’t show up this year.  That was really a bummer!  I wanted to get the Grinch but Chloe was scared of it – so in the end I got a penguin.  They were all priced reasonably and I really loved to support our local vendors if possible.

This year’s Christmas – I decided that I would buy whatever I want – afterall, you only lived for so long – why not make yourself happy right?  I’m just glad that we don’t have to worry about money anymore – Thank God!  and in fact, we are able to help others with what we have – and I intend on doing it often – help others.

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Halloween Doesn’t Have To Be Scary

Saw this at a yardsale but was too late – but my g/f is trying really hard to get it for me, I think they are too cute – don’t you.  Halloween need not be scary or creepy,  it can be anything but.  I loved these very clever yet simple doll all dressed up.  I know Chloe would loved it.  Chloe has decided to be a cowgirl this year – so it’s gonna be very cheap for us this year – woohoo!