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Kids and shopping

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My big kids are my best buddy when it comes to shopping. They know the items that we need to buy and how much budget we have for the items. I also trust their judgment when it comes to choosing their personal stuff. They don’t just pick anything that is beyond our budget. They also love to check out online stores. Sometimes they search for items like drawing materials, books, gadgets, etc.  My kids have yet to hear about Black Friday, it is the biggest shopping day of the year after Thanksgiving in the US. We don’t have Black Friday in the Philippines, but we can also enjoy big discounted items sold in US stores through buy.com. I’m now checking out used Harry Potter books being sold for $1.65 per piece. Kids are excited!

Big appetite for my big boy

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Photo taken at SM Fairview

I have noticed that my son is gaining weight based on his flabby arms and thighs. I don’t know his current weight, but he sure looks bulky these days especially when he’s wearing a sando. I don’t expect him to ask me how to lose weight fast because he is still young to be self-conscious of his weight. I’m not even sure what to tell my son if one day he’ll approach me to seek advice on how to get slim when his own mom has weight problem to worry about. 🙁

For now, weight gain is not a big problem for my son. He is growing up and he really needs to eat a lot. Just tonight he ate two servings of spaghetti that I prepare for dinner. What an appetite!

Exchange gift ideas

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I haven’t bought anything for the kids’ traditional exchange gift yet. So I’m thinking why not give something like this (see picture below). However, isn’t it too pricey for school children to give to their classmate as Christmas gift? I think it will be more appropriate if included in the list of corporate holiday gifts ideas for office workers, isn’t it?

The frame as you can see represents each member of the family. This is a nice present to give to your (married) officemate or your boss. It will surely bring a smile on their face. Since I have a penchant for cute items, I’m thinking of buying one for myself (depends on the budget). I can place my picture, hubby’s and my kids’. There is also a space where I can write our names on it. My kids will surely love this adorable item!