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Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-72557557982550741992011-02-03T23:10:00.002-04:002011-02-03T23:21:55.917-04:00Sweater to Bag<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TUtvVlHVVTI/AAAAAAAAAdo/RX3UkFtCHj8/s1600/Sweater%2BBag.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569667780704556338" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TUtvVlHVVTI/AAAAAAAAAdo/RX3UkFtCHj8/s400/Sweater%2BBag.jpg" /></a>If you like to recycle, this idea to transform a wool sweater into a one-of-a-kind designer bagworth to try. You always need additional hand-bag, plus you always use this as a gift to your friends and relatives.<br /><br />Another idea of mine is the next time I saw nice cheap sweater, I will buy 2 at once. One to wear as it is, the other one is to transform as a bag. Then I will have a matching bag with my outfit. Let me know how you think in the comment section.<br /><br />Interested? Here is the <a href="http://www.clotilde.com/sewing_savvy.php?mode=article&article_id=1342&source=SEWNL">link</a> to the pattern.<br />Happy sewing!Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-80998702598202514662011-02-03T19:00:00.003-04:002011-02-03T22:54:47.561-04:00Spicy Talk<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=1118172" rel="nofollow">TABASCO® Original Red</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.<br /><br /></p><p>I love spicy food and my husband who loves to cook for me makes it frequently. I have a higher chilly tolerance than most people I know, but I wouldn't say I have fewer taste buds, it's a tolerance that got slowly built up over a few years, and when i first start eating something really hot, there's still the initial shock but after a minute or two I get used to it.<br /><br />I still can eat non-spicy food, but if can choose, I still prefer some food with a lot of spice on it if possible. So, probably you can guess that I will order Sichuan food in Chinese restaurant, put piri-piri sauces on my Nandos, or put Tabasco on my pizza.<br /><br />I was always carrying a big bottle (350ml) of Tabasco in my hand-carry bag whenever I was traveling, I haven't been served a meal on the plane that didn't get better with Tabasco. Now, I have to put it inside my check-in luggage, afraid that the customs will confiscate it.<br /><br />Tabasco is one of those things which can be added to almost any food to improve its taste, my favorite is to use Tabasco Original Red on Pizza. I think it enhance the flavor of the pizza and give it a little zest. If you also like to add Tabasco on your pizza, you must check this page: <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=3782&oid=1118172" rel="nofollow">Pizza Perfected</a>.<br /><br />Since it's football season and the Super Bowl is right around the corner, it's a pizza time! This is the tradition that we have since we got married and we stick to that game day tradition until now. Of course <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=3762&oid=1118172" rel="nofollow">TABASCO® Original Red</a> is part of this tradition.<br /><br /></p><p>I also loves to eat <em>pot-pie</em> with Tabasco. A pot pie is a type of baked savory pie with a bottom and top completely encased by flaky crusts and baked inside a pie tin to support its shape.</p><p>This is the recipe:</p><p>1. First you will need to get the pot pie. You can make it from scratch if you know how, or you can just buy one from the freezer section in the grocery store.</p><p>2. Cook the pot pie as directed.</p><p>3. Once it is cooked completely add about a teaspoon of sugar and about four or five shakes of Tabasco sauce to your chicken pot pie (any hot sauce will work, but Tabasco sauce has the best flavor for this recipe).</p><p>4. Eat and enjoy!<br /></p><p>This gives your chicken pot pie a spicy kick!</p><p>Need other recipes or ideas with Tabasco? Simply check: <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=3772&oid=1118172" rel="nofollow">Game-Day Party Menu</a>.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid=1118172" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" border="0" alt="Visit Sponsor's Site" src="http://app.socialspark.com/views?oid=1118172" /> </a></p></div>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-36574877749221564392011-01-28T22:47:00.001-04:002011-02-01T23:40:12.513-04:00Material Sizes for Home DecorI rarely sewing clothes for myself as I prefer to wear T-shirt and jeans. However I love to sew something for my home such as curtain or pillow cases. Thus, I collect information about the sizes of material needed to sew those.<br />I hope this information is usefull to you too!<br /><br />Shower Curtain<br />72 x 72 inches<br /><br />Pillowcase<br />Boudoir (Travel) 12 x 16 inches<br />Standard 21 x 27 inches<br />Queen 21 x 31 inches<br />King 21 x 37 inches<br /><br />Sheet Sizes<br />Crib Fitted 28 x 52 inches<br />Crib Flat 42 x 72 inches<br />Twin Fitted 39 x 75 inches<br />Twin Flat 66 x 96 inches<br />Double Fitted 54 x 75 inches<br />Double Flat 81 x 96 inches<br />Queen Fitted 60 x 80 inches<br />Queen Flat 90 x 102 inches<br />King(Standard)Fitted 76 x 80 inches<br />King (Standard)Flat 108 x 102 inches<br /><br />Bedspread Sizes<br />Twin 81 x 110 inches<br />Double 96 x 110 inches<br />Queen 102 x 120 inches<br />King (Standard)115 x 120 inches<br /><br />Coverlet/Comforter<br />Twin 69 x 90 inches<br />Double 84 x 90 inches<br />Queen 90 x 95 inches<br />King(Standard)94 x 102 inches<br /><br />Duvet<br />Twin 71 x 92 inches<br />Double 86 x 92 inches<br />Queen 92 x 97 inches<br />King(Standard) 96 x 105 inches<br /><br />Tablecloth<br />Square Table: 28 x 28 to 30 x 30 inch 54 x 54 inches<br />Square Table: 36 x 36 to 40 x 40 inch 64 x 64 inches<br />Square Table: 48 x 48 to 52 x 52 inch 72 x 72 inches<br /><br />Round Table: 36 inch diameter 64 x 64 inches<br />Round Table: 60 to 66 inch diameter 81 x 81 inches<br />Round Table: 72 inch diameter 90 x 90 inches<br />Rectangle Table: 30 x 48 inch 54 x 72 inches<br />Rectangle Table: 30 x 72 inch 54 x 96 inches<br />Rectangle Table: 40 x 72 inch 64 x 96 inches<br />Rectangle Table: 40 x 96 inch 64 x 120 inches<br />Rectangle Table: 40 x 120 inch 64 x 144 inches<br /><br />Happy sewing.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-40713862142502653882011-01-20T23:00:00.000-04:002011-02-01T23:39:41.267-04:00Another Use of Binder Clips<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TUjQv-Eyc7I/AAAAAAAAAdg/zJygau-0MhE/s1600/BinderClips.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568930461779129266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TUjQv-Eyc7I/AAAAAAAAAdg/zJygau-0MhE/s400/BinderClips.jpg" /></a>I am not very good using machine. That is why I prefer to hand sew my quilt rather than using machine. However, recently I saw some good tips how to tackle several layers together when a pin just wouldn't do it. Binder Clips! It looks a good idea to me and I would love to try it someday.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-43618261076047036942010-06-25T01:02:00.003-03:002010-06-25T01:20:58.070-03:00Hyundai i45<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=330842&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hyundai.com.au%2FCars%2Fi45%2FIntroduction%2Fdefault.aspx" rel="nofollow">Hyundai</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><br /><br />Most of the time, I don’t drive. My hubby is the one who does all the driving. So, I am free to knit if I want to. However, I am still not able to knit without looking at my knitting like some other knitters do. I have to look at my knitting, and when I do, I will have a motion sickness.<br /><br />Although I don’t knit in the car, I do a great deal of my thinking while in the car, especially about my knitting and crocheting. About what to knit or crochet next, about my new design, about what to do with my current project, what button looks nice, etc. These thoughts make me happy.<br /><br />Talking about car, do you know that Hyundai launched their i45? Their ad is very cool. You can see it here: <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=330842&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DmInccG8oLtY" rel="nofollow">Hyundai i45 on YouTube</a>.<br /><br />For your information, Hyunday has carved out market share everywhere. It’s now number five in the world and number four in Australia. 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From soft toys, garment, accessories, to home décor. Most of the time, I only crochet garment for me and my daughter to wear and recently I like to crochet shawl. From time to time, I also like to crochet blanket or afgan. I love the look of crocheted blanket or afgan. It makes the room looks cosy. However, make a blanket or afgan takes quite a long time and yarn, and sometimes I got bored in the middle and never finished it.<br /><br />If you are looking something small, simple, and fast to make and still can make your home looks cosy, how about crocheted flower pot? Yup, you heard me right! It’s fast to make and you can get an instant gratification. Here is the the <a href="http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=870&key=NL00">link for the free pattern</a>.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-16585774844357555782010-06-07T23:45:00.000-03:002010-06-09T23:54:44.023-03:00Triangle Crocheted Shawl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TBBSEOuLqLI/AAAAAAAAAdA/qRDEeMVXz2s/s1600/flower+shawl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 250px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TBBSEOuLqLI/AAAAAAAAAdA/qRDEeMVXz2s/s400/flower+shawl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480970979134646450" /></a>Still about crocheted shawl. What I found today? Very gorgeous pattern. If you want to make it, the link is <a href="http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=961&key=NL00">here</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Although I like the look of this shawl, but I don't think I want to make it. I don't like pattern that have to join together. I don't like the idea that I have to chop my yarn into so many pieces. I just afraid that if I don't like the result, I can't use the yarn to make other projects.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, I really like the motifs, so probably I will make this as a blanket. Using cheap yarns, with DK weight. I will use light pink and darker pink for my girls. I bet it will look sweet.</div>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-6192549208675108942010-05-30T00:43:00.005-03:002010-05-30T00:53:01.135-03:00Unlimited Web Hosting<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=293732&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexx.com%2Fspark" rel="nofollow">Nexx Online</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><p><br /><br />Time passed so fast. In just a blink of the eyes, I have been blogging for almost 2 years. I have been thinking to buy my own domain name. I hear that if you have your own domain, you can boost up your rank. I am thinking of buying my own domain if that is true, so I can get more opportunities to earn more money.<br /><br />Many hosting providers claim to be the best in one way or another, but not all hosts can be the best! 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I spent most of my time in Ravelry browsing around to get inspiration. Lately, I am into making shawl, both knit and crochet. I realized that so many knit patterns available and most of them is gorgeous. Even the free pattern is super beautiful. My favorite is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haruni">Haruni Shawl</a> (Ravelry link). Isn't this gorgeous?<br /><br />Crochet shawls are more limited and I am having difficulty to find something that I like. Even the pay patterns are not up to my liking. I even find some easy and basic pattern crochet shawl that is not free. Like this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/milk-and-cookies-shawl">Milk and Cookies shawl</a> for example, the stitch pattern is simple and the color combination is not my favorite and yet we have to pay $5 for the pattern. Well, of course this is only my opinion, other people probably thinking different than mine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TAHeZFuSlwI/AAAAAAAAAc4/SsN_Ny8HGeE/s1600/diamond+shawl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 156px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/TAHeZFuSlwI/AAAAAAAAAc4/SsN_Ny8HGeE/s400/diamond+shawl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476903144473663234" /></a>If you are into fillet crochet, here is a link to free pattern to make this pretty <a href="http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=906&key=NL00">Diamond Shawl</a>. Enjoy!Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-88407008017484713752010-04-10T01:06:00.003-03:002010-04-10T01:12:32.907-03:00Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel in DVD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S7_6UiWZmjI/AAAAAAAAAcw/x32XVzsTOK4/s1600/Alvin2.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 73px; height: 99px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S7_6UiWZmjI/AAAAAAAAAcw/x32XVzsTOK4/s400/Alvin2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458356504121416242" /></a><br /><p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=237802&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FasmmJC" rel="nofollow">Alvin and the Chipmunks</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><br /><br />I love to knit while I am watching TV, especially when I reach the boring part of the project, like making the other part of sleeves. If you have the same hobby as mine, you probably know what I meant.<br /><br />Anyway, normally on weekends my family which consists of my husband and 2 daughters have a family “movie time”. We select a movie that is suitable for my 2 daughters to watch. I will make popcorn and make fresh orange juice to enjoy while we are watching the movie.<br /><br />This weekend, I think I will watch Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, which is available on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download. The Double DVD Pack includes "The Squeak Along" Bonus Disc, with more music, mayhem and all-new singalongs. If you want to buy one you can <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=237802&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FasmmJC" rel="nofollow">buy it now</a> here. While waiting for your DVD to arrived, you can get yourself and your kids <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=237802&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxfamilyflicks.com" rel="nofollow">More Munk Mayhem</a>.<br /><br />Do you know that Alvin and the Chipmunks is created in 1958. No wonder I remembered watching Alvin and the Chipmunks when I was a little girl. At that time the name is The Alvin Show. So, I am really looking forward to watch these cute chipmunks again.<br /><br /><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/imp;v1;f;223312949;0-0;0;46510441;1%7C1;35983033%7C36000911%7C1;;cs=w%3fhttp://ad.doubleclick.net/dot.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="" /><br /><br /><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=237802&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FasmmJC" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Visit my sponsor: Alvin and the Chipmunks:" border="0" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=237802&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_orange_three.png" style="border:0" /></a>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-63549269029942583462010-04-07T00:56:00.000-03:002010-04-10T01:06:25.441-03:00Table Runner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S7_3OCjFIuI/AAAAAAAAAco/ySXApWFKqSY/s1600/Sunshine+Delight.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S7_3OCjFIuI/AAAAAAAAAco/ySXApWFKqSY/s400/Sunshine+Delight.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458353093970567906" /></a>I love yellow. Yellow color always brighten up any room. This time I show you a yellow table runner called "Sunshine Delight". It's crocheted table runner with delightful patterns and textures. I am sure this will brighten your dining table or any table.<div><br /></div><div>I don't know about you, but somehow my dining table is always full of clutters. So I am thinking to make this to put it on top of my living room table, which is not as clutter as my dining table.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the pattern, you can click <a href="http://www.crochetmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=746&key=NL00">here</a>.<br /><br /></div>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-12701027489830266442010-03-28T23:05:00.004-03:002010-03-28T23:17:31.263-03:00Opportunity For Australian Out There<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=210042&url=http%3A%2F%2Flumixlife.com.au%2F" rel="nofollow">Panasonic Australia</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.<br /><br /></em></p>Ever since my first child was born, I took up the hobby of photography where my main concentration was taking photos of my children. 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If you think this is lovely, then I agree with you. Although if I am going to make this, probably I will using different color as purple doesn't suit me that well.<div><br /></div><div>Actually I love the whole outfit, it looks trendy yet romantic at the same time, and I sucker at romantic or feminine look. </div><div><br /></div><div>One thing I worried is that I will look fat wearing this. </div>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-82105960656402424672010-02-06T15:26:00.003-04:002010-02-06T15:32:42.866-04:00Going Green<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"></span></span></p><p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=180502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FHyundaiSanteFeAUS" rel="nofollow">Hyundai</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><p></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial;"><br /><br />While knitting and watching a marathon of movies and television shows this weekend I came to a sudden realization: going green has become the latest fad.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">It's so easy to scoff and say that changing your lifestyle won't fix anything, but it's this kind of thinking that will ensure these problems persist and grow worse rather than get better. Changing your entire way of life overnight is nearly impossible, so maybe instead try to focus on one thing at a time. Starting with buying</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> Hyundai Santa Fe R. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:15.4pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Hyundai Santa Fe R is not just good to look at, but it was also designed and geared to help minimize the effects of global warming with its green capabilities and features. The <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Santa Fe</st1:place></st1:city> model runs on diesel powered fuel with 27% more power and 7% less carbon dioxide emissions. You can even save costs on fuels because it consumes 10% less than other automobile models.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt; list-style-position:initial;list-style-image:initial;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;outline-color:initial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt; list-style-position:initial;list-style-image:initial;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;outline-color:initial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Check out the video, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HyundaiSanteFeAUS" target="_blank" style="list-style-position:initial;list-style-image:initial; outline-style: none;outline-width: initial;outline-color: initial"><b><span style="color:windowtext;">http://www.youtube.com/user/HyundaiSanteFeAUS</span></b></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and see the new Hyundai Santa Fe R Diesel winning the Australian Darwin to Adelaide SUV class of the transcontinental Global Green Challenge. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;">This was a real contest and it pitted different vehicles against each other in <st1:country-region st="on">Australia</st1:country-region>, travelling the tough <st1:city st="on">Darwin</st1:city> to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Adelaide</st1:place></st1:city> route. The Hyundai Sante Fe won under the SUV class for fuel efficiency easily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=180502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FHyundaiSanteFeAUS" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Visit my sponsor: Hyundai Santa Fe - AU 2" border="0" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=180502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_orange_three.png" style="border:0" /></a></span></span></p>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-35473069378326984122010-02-03T14:44:00.001-04:002010-02-06T14:56:21.585-04:00Valentine is Coming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S226k9JerdI/AAAAAAAAAcU/MaJWSIjWGCY/s1600-h/valentine+sachet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 220px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/S226k9JerdI/AAAAAAAAAcU/MaJWSIjWGCY/s400/valentine+sachet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435205469358435794" /></a>Time flies so fast. I was so busy with life that I neglected this blog. In less than 2 weeks we are going to celebrate Valentine's day. <div><br /></div><div>What do you want to give for your love one for Valentine's? Why not trying to sew something pretty and useful like this sachet? It's fast to make and it's pretty useful too. You can fill in some lavender inside. It's lavender scent makes it perfect for tucking into a linen closet or lingerie drawer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the <a href="http://www.clotilde.com/sewing_savvy.php?mode=article&article_id=683=&source=SEWNL">link</a> to go to the pattern page.</div>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-83657150787664874552009-12-23T22:11:00.002-04:002009-12-23T22:14:51.583-04:00Mead Johnson, Maker of Enfamil, Loses Multi-Million Dollar False Advertising Case Against Store-BranThis is a sponsored guest post written by <a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/press.aspx?ID=310" rel="nofollow">a Press Release</a> on behalf of <a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/" rel="nofollow">PBM Products</a>. Post powered by <a href="http://sponzai.com/?utm_source=sponzai%2Bdisclosure&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=sponzai%2Bdisclosure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sponzai</a>.<br /><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new=""><b>GORDONSVILLE, VA., December 2 , 2009</b></span><span times="" new="">—<a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PBM Products, LLC</a>, a leading infant formula company that supplies store-brand infant formulas to Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, and other retailers, has received a favorable jury verdict and a $13.5 million damages award in its false advertising lawsuit against Mead Johnson & Co., the operating subsidiary of Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (NYSE: MJN) (“Mead Johnson”), the makers of the national-brand Enfamil® LIPIL® Infant Formula. Mead Johnson is 83 percent-owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">PBM’s lawsuit claimed that Mead Johnson engaged in false and misleading campaigns against PBM’s competing store-brand of infant formulas, suggesting they do not provide the same nutrition as Mead Johnson’s brands. PBM’s store-brand infant formulas cost up to 50 percent less than Enfamil® LIPIL®. The $13.5 million in damages awarded by the jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is one of the largest damages awards ever for a false advertising case. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">“This decision by a jury of the people confirms that Mead Johnson’s ads have been false in suggesting that there is a nutritional difference between our store-brand formula products and their products, when in fact the only major difference is price,” said PBM CEO <a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/content.aspx?ID=70&page=Paul_Manning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B. Manning</a>. “Despite Mead Johnson’s scare tactics, parents are assured that PBM’s formula products are as high quality and nutritious as Mead Johnson’s.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">U.S. District Court Judge James R. Spencer issued his written rulings yesterday following the November 10<sup>th</sup> jury verdict. Judge Spencer’s written rulings permanently enjoined Mead Johnson from making any false statements concerning PBM's infant formula, including the claims Mead Johnson previously made in Enfamil advertising that "It may be tempting to try a less expensive store brand, but only Enfamil LIPIL is clinically proven to improve brain and eye development," and "there are plenty of other ways to save on baby expenses without cutting back on nutrition." The Court also ordered Mead Johnson to retrieve from the public domain all advertising or promotional materials containing these or any other false claims about PBM's store brand infant formula. <span style="color:blue;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">The details of the decision and the complaint are posted online in full at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span times="" new=""> </span></span><span times="" new=""><a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/docs/Order_Laches.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pbmproducts.com/docs/Order_Laches.pdf</a></span><span style="font-family:Symbol;"></span></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Symbol;">·<span times="" new=""> </span></span><span times="" new=""><a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/docs/PBM_Complaint_MJ_III_LIPIL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pbmproducts.com/docs/PBM_Complaint_MJ_III_LIPIL.pdf</span><span times="" new=""></span></a></p><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">The nutritional supplements under examination in the case are two fats, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), which Mead Johnson calls “LIPIL®” solely for marketing purposes and touts as promoting infant brain and eye development. PBM’s claim focused on Mead Johnson’s direct mailing to more than 1.6 million parents of an alarming blurry picture of a child’s <a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/docs/ImproveInfantVision.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cartoon duck</a> next to a clear picture of the same image which suggested that anything other than the Enfamil LIPIL® blend of ingredients is inferior and will result in poor eye and brain development. Other parts of the false advertising campaign consist of statements that only Enfamil LIPIL has been proven to confer visual and mental benefits on infants, and store-brand formulas are a “cut-back in nutrition” compared to Enfamil. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">PBM successfully argued that these advertisements were false and misleading especially since PBM store- brand infant formulas have the same nutrients at the same levels as Enfamil. PBM infant formulas are formulated to contain DHA and ARA, and are sourced from the same supplier in amounts which equal or exceed the DHA and ARA in Mead Johnson’s Enfamil LIPIL®. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">This decision marks the third time PBM Products has sued Mead Johnson for false advertising claims. On the prior occasions Mead Johnson admitted that it made false claims about PBM’s products. It is also the first false advertising case to focus on the issue of DHA and ARA nutritional ingredients in formula, which were introduced into the market in 2003 and have become a staple in recent years by many brands as key components for infant development. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">“This jury verdict should send a significant and clear message to Mead Johnson about the way it conducts marketing and advertising for its brands,” said Manning. “This lawsuit also demonstrates our complete commitment to defending our products and the valuable brands of our retail partners.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">“As a parent and supporter of children’s medical research, I take a personal responsibility in assuring our customers that the products we produce are healthy and nutritionally equivalent to brand names like Enfamil® LIPIL®. It is important, especially now, for parents to know that there are lower priced yet highly nutritious store-brand formulas that will provide the same benefit to their children as any national brand name formula product,” Manning added. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">The U.S. infant formula market is estimated at $3.4 billion and the global market is estimated at $7.9 billion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">All of PBM’s formulas, and for that matter all of U.S. infant formulas, are subject to the exacting standards of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pursuant to the Infant Formula Act of 1980. This legislation vested FDA with the authority to ensure that all infant formula products sold in the United States provide the necessary levels of identified nutrients required for the growth of healthy babies. For more information, visit this FDA <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/InfantFormula/default.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">PBM Products was represented by the law firm <a href="http://www.kramerlevin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP</a>. Partners from the firm’s advertising practice, Harold P. Weinberger and Jonathan M. Wagner in New York, led the team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new=""><b><u>About PBM <o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">PBM is privately owned and based in Gordonsville, VA. PBM companies specialize in manufacturing, distributing, and marketing consumer food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.pbmproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pbmproducts.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" class="MsoNormal"><span times="" new="">Enfamil® LIPIL® are registered trademarks of Mead Johnson & Co. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p> </p>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-976262832252981472009-12-23T22:01:00.002-04:002009-12-23T22:11:00.529-04:00Christmas Stocking<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SzLMixXeovI/AAAAAAAAAcE/YRIQvhTUuQI/s1600-h/christmas+stocking.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 225px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418618199419560690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SzLMixXeovI/AAAAAAAAAcE/YRIQvhTUuQI/s400/christmas+stocking.jpg" /></a> I know Christmas is tomorrow, and it's kind of too late to make this stocking for this Christmas. However, you can always make it for next Christmas. You can find the pattern <a href="http://www.quilters-world.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=545&key=QQQN">here</a>. I like this stocking is because the color is very christmasy (is there such a word?) and once you hang this stocking you can feel the holiday spirit around you.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-9650839934392955442009-12-22T22:42:00.004-04:002009-12-29T22:53:20.427-04:00What to Give in Christmas?<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=147502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bidazzled.com%2F%3Fblog" rel="nofollow">Bidazzled</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p><br /><br /></p><p>When people know that you are good in knitting and crocheting, they expect you give something handmade to them. They don't know how much times and efforts that goes into handmade stuffs. Sometimes they even think that handmade stuffs is given because it is cheaper than buying in the store. This is one of the reasons why I don’t give people my handmade stuffs. I only make things for people than really appreciate my creation. As for the rest I normally bought something online.<br /><br />Recently, I found an online auction market called <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=147502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bidazzled.com%2F%3Fblog" rel="nofollow">Bidazzled</a>. Launched in early November, Bidazzled.com is redefining the online auction market by offering savings of up to 90% on name brand merchandise all while funding a lung cancer charity (The Ruch Foundation: www.ruchfoundation.com ).<br /></p><p>Commonly called Penny Auctions or Pay-Per-Bid auction sites, bids are purchased in advance and then used to bid on merchandise. The price increases a few cents with each bid placed and a few seconds are added to the countdown clock to give others a chance to bid. The auction ends when no other bids are placed. So if a new laptop ends at just a dollar, then you win the laptop for a dollar!<br /><br />*** EXCLUSIVE OFFER ***<br />* 15 Additional Bids to you if you use this code until January 15th (all you have to do is enter it on the registration page, there is no obligation or cost of any kind):<br />* Blog: BBP1202A<br />* Twitter: BTP1202A<br /><br /><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=147502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fcode_of_ethics" rel="nofollow"><img alt="SocialSpark Disclosure Badge" border="0" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=147502&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_grey_new.png" style="border:0" /></a>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-48161119600849275252009-12-17T21:16:00.000-04:002009-12-22T21:07:19.317-04:00Cross Stitch: Baby Cats in the Basket<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SxB6K-_koJI/AAAAAAAAAb8/yOne8KH9M40/s1600/baby+cat+in+basket.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 225px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408957481598886034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SxB6K-_koJI/AAAAAAAAAb8/yOne8KH9M40/s400/baby+cat+in+basket.jpg" /></a> I learned to do cross stitch when I was 12 years old. After I did about a dozen or so projects, I got bored. I didn't know whether I still keep all my finished project or not. Some of them is hanging in my parent's house, but the rest, I just keep it somewhere.<br /><br />Anyway, if you like to do cross stitch, I got a free pattern for you. You can download the pattern in <a href="http://www.dmccreative.co.uk/mjRS/1/doc/diagrammes/_update33/FCE-0933.pdf">here</a>. Enjoy!Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-1690153490302759952009-11-20T23:22:00.003-04:002009-11-20T23:26:04.736-04:00Heirloom ProjectI am a sentimental person and like to keep all things that have sentimental value. Recently I heard an idea that has in turn given me some ideas for quilts I would eventually like to make. One of them involves saving all the Little League (or whatever) uniform shirts while your child is young. By the time they reach college, the shirt fronts with the team name and logo, and the shirt backs with their individual number can be used for squares on the front and back of a quilt. The border fabric could be a print fabric with baseballs, basketballs, or whatever is appropriate to match the squares.<br /><br />Another similar idea is using fabric scraps either from sewing projects that involved special events for the child or from actual outfits worn by the child during special events such as a school play, a Halloween costume, a wedding they were in, or any other special occasion. It could even be a favorite outfit that would bring back memories of special events. I have an abundance of ideas in this same vein such as vacations, etc. I can't wait to have time to do use some of these ideas in quilts myself.<br /><br />At this moment, I need to read my <a href="http://www.protect-your-data.com/solutions/server-migration-physical-and-virtual.aspx">Server Migration</a> assignment.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-35353470439116106152009-11-20T23:09:00.003-04:002009-11-20T23:14:35.809-04:00Bobbin OrganizerI don't know about you, but I have tried numerous ways to keep my bobbins organized over the years and have yet to find the perfect method. Here are a couple of ideas for you to think about.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwdaKNPwWvI/AAAAAAAAAbk/OL_M3pV6ocY/s1600/Bobbin.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406389009082505970" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwdaKNPwWvI/AAAAAAAAAbk/OL_M3pV6ocY/s400/Bobbin.jpg" /></a><br />Clover offers the Stack 'N Store Bobbin Tower, a freestanding bobbin keeper. I like the fact that each stand holds 30 bobbins, and the towers can be stacked on top of each other for even more bobbin storage. Individual bobbins are easily snapped in and out of the tower, and thread colors are clearly visible. Although this is not an inexpensive choice, it is the closest I have come to the perfect product for bobbin storage.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwdayDOuW2I/AAAAAAAAAb0/GTjg3aZ_gKA/s1600/bobbin1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406389693588593506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwdayDOuW2I/AAAAAAAAAb0/GTjg3aZ_gKA/s400/bobbin1.jpg" /></a><br />A less expensive choice is Bobbin Wraps. This is one of those products that you look at and think, "Why did't come up with this idea?" It really does tame those stray threads. Additionally, since my sewing machine utilizes a clear plastic bobbin, I am able to see the thread color through the top of the bobbin. However, if your machine uses a metal bobbin with a limited ability to see through to the thread color, this is probably not your best choice as it covers too much of the thread color. Bottom line: This product is inexpensive and keeps stray threads securely locked into place.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-23403211469441350202009-11-19T23:05:00.001-04:002009-11-19T23:08:53.547-04:00Holiday Buying Guide<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=103082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dirtdevil.com%2Foutlet%2Fdirtdevilgiftguide09.aspx" rel="nofollow">Dirt Devil</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p>My favorite thing about Christmas is seeing the excitement on everybody when they open their gifts. Normally I wrap my gifts beautifully with lots of ribbons and trimmings. Besides having fun wrapping them, I want my gifts to stand out among other people’s gifts.<br /><br />As for the content, I don’t think I want to give something handmade. The main reason is because I don’t think I can find time to make it. Also, not everybody appreciate handmade items. They though that if I make something from scrap, it is because I want to save money. They don’t know how much time and efforts that goes to handmade items.<br /><br />I try to organize myself early on in this incoming Christmas. I made a list of things to buy as gifts for my family and I tried to find good bargain online.<br /><br />I just found out last night that Dirt Devil published holiday buying guide. It lists over 300 websites, tricks, and celver ways to save when you shop online. For example, if you want free shipping, you just browse the links that the buying guide lists under free shipping. The buying guide also lists a bunch of link to website that provides coupons. So, before buying anything make sure you check these website, sometimes you find coupon that will save you even more.<br /><br />I found it interesting that this buying guide also includes the links to handmade items. They list out etsy, but I can’t find artfire there. Probably it’s because artfire is new.<br /><br />Anyway, I found this buying guide useful because I can find so many tricks and tips to find good deal, not to mention the “Dirt Devil” good deal itself. How can I resist a good deal like “A hand and stick vacuum in one” for only USD 29.99,- ?<br /><br /><img alt="2009dirtdevilguide_250x250" src="http://socialspark.com/uploads/socialspark/public/assets/1452/2009DirtDevilGuide_250x250.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=103082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fcode_of_ethics" rel="nofollow"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" border="0" alt="SocialSpark Disclosure Badge" src="http://socialspark.com/metrics/view/post?slot_id=103082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocialspark.com%2Fimages%2Fdisclosure_badges%2Fdisclosure_badge_orange_new.png" /></a>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-74390300981669973232009-11-19T23:00:00.002-04:002009-11-19T23:05:23.790-04:00Quilt Festival<div align="left">The Palm Beach County Convention Center will be host to the first World Quilt Show on Nov. 13-15, 2009. The event will be host to the 2009 Grand Finale of the World Quilt Competition XIII. This international quilt contest draws entries from across the globe. Last year's 2008 competition displayed quilts from 10 countries spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America, and including Australia and New Zealand. It is the largest and most comprehensive showing of international quilts in the United States.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG5F9xPuI/AAAAAAAAAbc/GSCOQJWKJhA/s1600/Quilt+fest+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406015980628426466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG5F9xPuI/AAAAAAAAAbc/GSCOQJWKJhA/s400/Quilt+fest+1.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a> <em>Hearts & Garlands by Liz Jones was the 2008 Best of World quilt in the World Quilt Competition.<br /></em><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG4zCYQiI/AAAAAAAAAbU/YwPRriiGCBo/s1600/Quilt+fest+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 168px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406015975547486754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG4zCYQiI/AAAAAAAAAbU/YwPRriiGCBo/s400/Quilt+fest+2.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><em>Valley View by Pamela Druhen won third prize in the Innovative category in the 2008 World Quilt Competition</em><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG4DZHCcI/AAAAAAAAAbM/7cbonbW8jg4/s1600/Quilt+fest+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406015962757925314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jRhPQ7uySkg/SwYG4DZHCcI/AAAAAAAAAbM/7cbonbW8jg4/s400/Quilt+fest+3.jpg" /> <p align="left"></a> <em>Scottish Dance by Linda Steele won third prize in the Traditional category in the 2008 World Quilt Competition</em>.<br /><br /><br />The show will also present a Florida statewide prize-money competition. Entrants are required to be residents of the state of Florida. This, along with many other special exhibitions, is sure to create a spark of excitement with enough "eye candy" to satisfy any quilt-loving enthusiast in attendance. The festival will also boast a Merchants Mall with a lineup of nationally known vendors offering everything imaginable for quilters, wearable artists and home sewers. If you are in the Palm Beach area on these dates, swing by to see some beautiful quilts and buy a few yards of fabric to add to your growing collection. Go to QuiltFest.com to check out other locations of shows around the country. </p>Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208573144368964014.post-40137917794907037692009-11-16T13:05:00.003-04:002009-11-16T13:22:30.371-04:00CookingMy husband likes to watch cooking show. Sometimes if the recipe is easy and the result looks good he would try to cook it. I can't cook and don't like to cook but I like to eat. So, it's nice to have someone to cook for me. Probably I should ask him to learn to cook at one of the <a href="http://www.northwestculinary.com/" rel="nofollow">culinary schools</a> such as Northwest Culinary Institute. This school is a Division of International Air and Hospitality Academy. International Air and Hospitality Academy's main campus and corporate headquarters are located in Vancouver, Washington, just 12 minutes from Portland International Airport. This 15,000 square-foot facility accommodates up to 20 new students per quarter. For more information, visit: www.nwculinary.com.Fiorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845261390326559256noreply@blogger.com0