Writer’s Workshop: Zee Best Picks This Month
New water bottles purchased for the kids
I have been doing a lot of shopping lately. I’ve been visiting the websites like Amazon, iHerb and Taobao a few online shops very frequently. You can say that I’ve already completed purchasing all the Christmas presents that I wish to get this year for the family.
This year I’ve decided to start shopping early so that I can make sure that all my purchases arrive before we leave for our year end holidays.
I bought these new Lock and Lock water bottles which I ordered from Taobao ( Shown above) for the kids. I love that they there is no drinking straw and really easy to clean. I used to struggle with cleaning the kids water bottles as they came with those irreplaceable straws which collected a lot of dirt and were impossible to clean at places. These water bottles have a small sprout so that water doesn’t spurt all over or spill easily when the kids drink from it. There is also a cover so that the spouts are kept clean.
Customised Family bracelets
Adeline’s Loft is the place that I go to whenever I’m seeking to expand my jewelry collection. I love that she is able to customize orders and makes really lovely pieces.
This year I wanted something special and meaning for the family. I got Adeline to customize a set of bracelet for each one of us. Each member of the family has a bracelet made in his/her favourite colors and there are elements in the bracelet which are unique to each individual and common as a family.
Each bracelet has a heart on it to symbolize our love for each other and GOD. The girl’s bracelet and mine have pink hearts on it while the boys have a silver heart like their dad’s one.
The word HOPE talks about our hope for our kids and for them to have hope for their own future while the 3 crosses on the adult bracelets represents the crosses that we have to bear for each kid.
What are your most recent favorite things?
November 13, 2014 @ 8:16 pm
I been planning to start shopping early for Christmas, but its been second week of November but haven’t done any yet. I’m also a big fan of Amazon and personalized jewerly.. So cute Sis, def. great picked!:)
November 14, 2014 @ 1:13 am
I like giving (and receiving, of course!) personalized gifts! Adeline’s sounds like my kinda store, thanks for the share.
November 14, 2014 @ 1:57 pm
Looks like you like the best, Dominique. My best is a gone tooth that didn’t want to give up (yesterday). And a foot that is getting better after Mrs. Jim’s friend ran over it and stopped her car on top of it. BAD
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November 15, 2014 @ 11:35 am
I like the idea of shopping for Christmas gifts ahead of time. Planning is very essential. I have also done my Christmas shopping list and have purchased vouchers online for giveaways this season.
November 15, 2014 @ 11:46 am
Oh those are nice. I am also a frequent visitors online shops lately. I am looking of what to give for Christmas. And I am also eyeing a new dining set. Hopefully we will have enough funds to buy the design I want.
November 15, 2014 @ 12:55 pm
Love those bracelets! They are so cute 🙂 And yes, it is a good idea to shop early to avoid the rush.
November 16, 2014 @ 8:37 pm
Nice idea on the bracelet. They kinda remind me of Pandora. My friends add trinkets to their Pandora braceltes that have meaning in their life.
November 17, 2014 @ 10:13 am
I also don’t like those straws in kids’ water bottles! lol I have done some Christmas shopping too but I am not yet done 🙁
November 17, 2014 @ 10:32 am
I love the idea of the bracelets. It’s a good Christmas present to each family member because it has meaning to it.
November 17, 2014 @ 10:05 pm
Oh I love the Lock n Lock with the Hello Kitty design. I haven’t seen them here yet.
November 20, 2014 @ 2:25 pm
Oh lovely! I have been shopping more recently as well. Esp for jewelry! Visiting from MamaKat
-Cinella @ The Mami Blog