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TRAVELING THE PHILIPPINES

August 29, 2020

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Hi loves!
Are you thinking about where to go next to your next travel? 
Do wanna go to beautiful beaches where you could relax and escape the cold weather? 

I’m telling you if that’s what you want you will definitely fall for the Philippines. The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country with no land links to neighbouring countries, meaning that any visit from the mainland is an out-of-the-way one. But, the paths leading to the Philippines are increasingly well-travelled. The Philippines beaches, jungles, and culture for themselves are a must-see and experience.


The Philippines are composed of seven thousand islands and known for their beautiful beaches. Located close to the equator, the Philippines is a consummately tropical country, that is why the weather here is mostly sunny if not rainy days.
If you are looking for beaches, Boracay and Palawan are well known for tourist local or foreign.

Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of Panay Island and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region VI, of the Philippines. It has a beautiful white sand beach that is almost powdery in texture, crystal clear blue and turquoise water, stunning sunsets, great selection of food, water sports galore, and even some beach-front clubs for dancing the night away. 

No wonder that this is the number one in the list of most foreign tourists! I mean we love to relax and vibe right? lol

If you are worried about how to get around, not a problem. Locals know how to speak in English and are very hospitable–a very distinct characteristic of a Filipino.

Palawan is also a paradise. The islands
of Palawan stretch between Mindoro in the northeast and Borneo in the southwest part of the Philippines. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. If you wanna go here I recommend you to go to El Nido and Coron. Seriously, these places are like paradise on earth. If island hopping is your thing, this place is a must-go.

If you are planning to stay in Manila after a trip from these places and is looking for hotels to stay, I will recommend a few of the best hotels there.
– Conrad Manila
– Makati Shangri-La, Manila
– Pan Pacific Manila
– Fairmont Makati
– Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams
– Nobu Hotel City of Dreams Manila
– Nuwa City of Dreams Manila
– Raffles Makati
– Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
– Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
– Sky Tower at Solaire Resort and Casino
– The Peninsula Manila

These Hotels are world-class hotels awarded by Forbes with great customer service and you will surely enjoy your stay. You could simply just search them in your hotel booking apps. And if you plan on going to some historical places while in the
metro, there is a must-go place just within metro manila, the walled city, Intramural. 

Construction of the walls was started by the Spanish imperial Government in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasion. Being there feels like you’ve been taken to a different timeline. 
The Philippines is a former Spanish colony so you could see a lot of Spanish influence in their culture. From the old building structures to churches and even festivals. Oh, you must go to the Sinulog
Festival in Cebu. 

The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City. 
It’s a very colourful and lively festival that could really lift up your mood. The street dancing, their colourful costumes, everything spells party. I should note that Filipinos love to party and they would find every reason to party. I found out that Sinulog is only one of the several festivals being held in the Philippines, imagine going to these festivals with these
happy people. You’ll surely have a great day.

Filipino’s are known for being resilient, in times of calamities and catastrophes, Filipinos always manage to rise above the challenge. Instead of
wallowing, they manage to pick themselves up and smile. They’re happy people as I said, it’s part of their culture.
They are also very religious and respectful; they have this culture thing that they called “pagmamano” where they raise the backs of the hands of their elders to their foreheads as a sign of respect, which is still being practised up to these days.

It really amazed me that they still have that practise up until now, they also called their elder siblings Kuya (for older brothers) and are (for older sisters) a sign of respect for them. They also have this culture that they called “Bayanihan”, where they help their fellow countrymen in times of needs—without expecting anything in return—so that undertaking their tasks and responsibilities becomes much easier.
Oh, before I forget, the Philippines have the longest Christmas celebration. Even as early as August, you can hear Christmas songs and jingles being played in the malls or in the restaurants. The mood becomes festive, with many people shopping and
in good spirits. Christmas celebrations last until around the first or second week of January. Imagine that? And here I thought Christmas is only in Decembers. (I start in October)

Talking about malls, you don’t need to worry about shopping here. You would be surprised to see how malls in Manila looks and feels like you’re in the US. Not only stores but also restaurants. America has a big influence on the Philippines nowadays even in fashion, and did I mention that their second language here is English? Even the jeepney drivers could talk to you in English so you don’t need to
worry about the language barrier.

And yes, jeepney. A public utility vehicle that can only be seen here in the Philippines. Not a very sophisticated means of transport, but it’s really amazing how this type of vehicle got a long history with it and is one of the most iconic things that the Philippines has.

So, if you are planning on your next travel, try to consider going to the Philippines.
Find out why to visit this fun island group. I’m sure you going to love it. Just like what their tourism slogan said, It’s more fun in the Philippines.
Drop a line below and tell me where your next vacation is going to be too!

As always, for more ideas, visit my Instagram account at http://Instagram.com/luxelife9,feel free to follow and engage with me there as well.

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Yellow roses are often given to loved ones as a way to bring joy and cheer. It’s an absolute beauty to behold, bringing happiness to all who receive it.⁣ ⁣⁣
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Unless you’re like me and LOVE yellow! My man knows to send me yellow roses, like this sweet one single preserved rose that sits perfectly in its own suede box from @doseofroses! Elegant in its solitude, this single rose will last for up to five years as a testament to your love. Perfect accessory to a beautiful ring when the moment is right for a proposal.⁣⁣
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But did you know that yellow roses weren’t always regarded this way? Ages ago, people looked at yellow roses as a sign of jealousy. If you were to receive this rose back in olden times, it was of frustration and jealous intent.⁣⁣⁣
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Did you know roses in gardens didn’t start until around 5,000 years ago? But regardless of how old the rose is, there is no question as to how important it has been throughout our history. ⁣⁣⁣
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So- primarily in the Middle East, as the rose was said to have been discovered growing in the wild there. ⁣⁣
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In fact, it was used as décor, for celebrations, and in medicine. The Romans held roses in high regard, using them as a symbol of status. To have roses meant that you were considered to be part of the upper class.⁣⁣⁣
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It was during this time that rose gardens became popular, as the Romans would grow and display their gorgeous arrangements for all to see. Of course, history tells of the great fall and ruin of the Roman Empire, which caused the rose to lose some of its prestige.⁣⁣⁣
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Centuries later, roses became quite valuable in the 17th century, so much so that they were widely accepted as currency. But this would change in the following century, as the 18th century gave birth to the modern rose that we see today.⁣⁣⁣
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Did you know-It was the Dutch and French who specialized in rose colors other than white and red! ⁣⁣⁣
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You can try a bunch of different products, without hunting them all down at different stores or online, and you get to try things that you may never have before that become favorites!⁣
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Finding Keto-compliant snacks can be difficult, as we all know. ⁣
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All you pay is the low monthly fee for The Keto Box, which is way less than you would pay to buy all these products separately.⁣
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At the end of the day, The Keto Box actually saves me money on Ketogenic foods!!! I’m really impressed with My Keto Box’s service and the quality of products I’ve receive. All items have been tasty and a real treat to the point where I almost feel guilty as if I’m cheating. ⁣
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I only like fake jewelry-because it’s provocativ I only like fake jewelry-because it’s provocative”Chanel⁣⁣
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Quick History of Chanel Jewelry⁣⁣
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Chanel began making costume jewelry (or ‘bijou,’ from bijouterie’) in the 1920s. ⁣⁣
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In the beginning, The jewelry did not carry the Chanel name and could only be purchased by Chanel’s loyal clients.⁣⁣
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In 1927, Fulco di Verdura designed the famous Chanel silver cuff bracelets, covered with black enamel and decorated with a Maltese cross made from different colored stones. ⁣⁣
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The Chanel Maltese Cross cuffs became commercially available around 1930 and have remained a mainstay of the Chanel jewelry collection since. ⁣⁣
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During the 1920’ and 30s, François Hugo, grandson of Victor Hugo began designed jewelry for Chanel as well as her rival Elsa Schiaparelli. ⁣⁣
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In the 1920s, Chanel commissioned Suzanne Gripoix to create Byzantine jewelry for the House of Chanel, a relationship that continued for decades. ⁣⁣
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In 1940, when Paris was occupied by the German Wehrmacht, the house of Chanel closed down, and Chanel moved to Switzerland.⁣⁣
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In 1954, Chanel returned to Paris and opened a store on Rue Cambon showcasing couture collections. Each garment featured costume bijouterie. It was during this time that famous sautoirs, earrings, and camellia brooches first appeared.⁣⁣
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Chanel hired Robert Goossens to be the chief designer of Chanel jewelry. Goossens shared Chanel’s love for bright ornamental decoration. ⁣⁣
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The decorations Goossens made for Chanel were often constructed from gold and real diamonds, which were then replicated as bijouterie in her collections. ⁣⁣
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In the 1960s Goossens and Chanel created necklaces with beads, pearls, and flowers.⁣⁣
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In 1971, Gabrielle Chanel died, and in 1974 control of the company was passed to Alain Wertheimer, who together with his brother Gérard is still the owner today.⁣⁣
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In 1983, Karl Lagerfeld joined Chanel. A year later Victoire de Castellane would join him and work for the company as chief jewelry designer until 1998 when she went to work for Dior.⁣⁣
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The fine jewelry lines of “Designer” “Mademoiselle,” and “Coco” were faded out by 2010.⁣⁣
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Bright Pink is here for you, always! Especially wh Bright Pink is here for you, always! Especially when you need some extra support during the pandemic!⁣⁣⁣
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2020 has definitely been… we left this historic year that has swung between worldwide panic over a deadly virus and the collective boredom of month after month seeming like “Groundhog’s Day”. If you feel like you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster, you’re not alone.⁣⁣⁣
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“Self-care” for us means focusing on your mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual health in the ways that work best for you. Self-care does not require spending money, and definitely does not have to mean “expensive”. In fact, a lot of the things we can do to care for ourselves don’t cost a thing.⁣⁣⁣
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Take a minute now to check in with yourself. Think about how you are feeling right now.⁣⁣⁣
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Do you relate to any of these feelings? ⁣⁣⁣
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Tired?⁣⁣⁣
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Can’t seem to get enough sleep? Having a hard time getting any sleep⁣⁣⁣
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Irritable?⁣⁣⁣
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Feeling like you have to do everything at once?⁣⁣⁣
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On edge?⁣⁣⁣
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Feeling tense?⁣⁣⁣
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Struggling to focus or get things done?⁣⁣⁣
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Feeling too tired⁣
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I have pulled together daily fun breaks that you can take with the 5, 20, 45 or 60 minutes you might have. ⁣⁣⁣
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Tiny break: 5 minutes or less ⁣⁣⁣
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Breathe in and out deeply, count to 4 as you inhale and exhale – 10 sec ⁣⁣⁣
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Practice a Mindfulness Moment by pausing and clearing your head – 1 minute ⁣⁣⁣
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Watch a funny clip and laugh –3 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Stretch all your major muscle groups – 2 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Do a quick dance break – 5 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Short break: 20 minutes or less ⁣⁣⁣
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Walk outside (or around your living space) – 10 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Read a chapter of your favorite book – 15 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Journal about your day, or your feelings – 15 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Eat a “slow” meal without a screen in front of you – 20 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Longer Break: 60 minutes or less ⁣⁣⁣
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Schedule a friends or family Zoom call – 60 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Listen to your favorite podcast – 60 minutes ⁣⁣⁣
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Watch your favorite TV show – 60 minutes⁣⁣⁣
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Self-care is just as important because when you live brightly, you can better support others to live brightly.
If you love New Orleans, she'll love you back-⁣ If you love New Orleans, she'll love you back-⁣
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While getting ready for the Mardi Gras season, gear up and feel your best with great skincare!⁣
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Did you know when we attend the Mardi Gras Balls, we start as early as mid-January getting perfected? So now is the time to start planning your skin treatments!⁣
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When hitting the streets of NOLA with our colorful beads and masks in tow, standing on Bourbon Street with a drink in hand and a belly full of beignets, we need a Mardi Gras detox plan, stat. ⁣
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Here, few of my fav skincare products and fav spas to recover from sun exposure, late nights, binge eating, and cocktail sipping in the Big Easy.⁣
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Let’s start with the OTC stuff. (Inexpensive stuff)⁣
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser $15⁣
Exfoliating shower gloves $25⁣
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash $14⁣
Rodan Fields SPF 30 AM cream $90⁣
Tom Ford Body Oil $100⁣
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair $15⁣
Triple Lipid Restore $124⁣
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Genaissance de la Mer The Serum Essence $690⁣
White Caviar Eye Extraordinaire illuminating eye cream $550⁣
Sisley-Paris Supremÿa Cream $810⁣
Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Cream ⁣
LA PRAIRIE $1525⁣
DÉESSE Pro Mask $1900⁣
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Audubon Dermatology: Green Gel – Tretinoin Gel 0.1%⁣
Moses Plastic Surgery: Mardi Gras Mambo Skin Brightening Cream and Needles and Fillers⁣
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心想事成 财源广进 - Xīn xiǎng shì chén 心想事成 财源广进 - Xīn xiǎng shì chéng Cáiyuán guǎng jìn⁣
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Things You Didn’t Know About Chinese New Year⁣
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Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over. Here are facts that most don’t know about Chinese New Year.⁣
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1. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival⁣
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2. There’s no set date for Chinese New Year⁣
It ranges from January 21 to February 20. In 2019, it occurs on February 5th. ⁣
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3. It is a day for praying to gods⁣
The Spring Festival was originally a ceremonial day to pray to gods for a good planting and harvest season. People also prayed to their ancestors, as they were treated as gods⁣
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4. and fighting off monsters⁣
there was a monster named Nian (年). It would come about every NYE! Most people would hide in their homes. But one boy was brave enough to fight him off using firecrackers. The next day, people celebrated their survival by setting off even more firecrackers. And that practice became a crucial part of the Spring Festival.⁣
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5. The most fireworks are set off in the world that night⁣
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6. It is the longest Chinese holiday⁣
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7. The Spring Festival causes the largest human migration in the world⁣
The most important part of Chinese New Year is the family reunion.⁣
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8. Singles hire fake boy/girlfriends to take home⁣
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9. No showering, sweeping or throwing out garbage allowed on New Year’s day!⁣
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10. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes⁣
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11. The New Year greeting in Chinese is “xin nian kuai le”⁣
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12. You grow 1 year older on the Spring Festival⁣
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13. Your zodiac year is bad luck⁣
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14. The Chinese decorate everything red for Chinese New Year⁣
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15. There’s wine specifically for the Spring Festival⁣
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16. You eat dumplings for every meal, every day⁣
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Pop, fizz, clink!🥂The best is yet to come, but Pop, fizz, clink!🥂The best is yet to come, but first....Champagne.🍾⁣
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Happy New Year my loves🥳⁣
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Every year, we celebrate the New Year with a lot of enthusiasm, mainly because the beginning of a year is synonymous with renewed energy and optimism. And while 2020 has been a challenging year, we need to understand that 2021 may not be starkly different. Some of the challenges may continue, and we only need to put up a brave front and go on with our lives knowing that although it may take some time, things will get better.⁣
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And as we step into this year, I remind you to check on your loved ones, find out if they are doing okay, and cheer them up. ⁣
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Every end marks a new beginning. Keep your spirits and determination unshaken. And remember that a new year is like a blank book; the pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself. ⁣
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Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous New Year 2021!  Time for a new beginning, new days and a new year. I hope this is going to be a very special year for all of us. A new year brings new ideas, new hopes and of course courage to overcome all the new challenges. ⁣
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May this new year bring many new opportunities your way to explore every joy of life. I Hope this new year fills your life with happiness and perfect health always, much more success and happiness. ⁣
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Happy New Year to you and to your loved ones. Stay safe and enjoy the day!😘⁣
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What will you be eating this New Year’s Eve?⁣⁣
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There is nothing better than a friend, unless it’s a friend with chocolate!⁣⁣
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Considering I’ve been to the biggest chocolatiers in the world, from France to Belgium, I like to think I know about chocolate, which is why I bring you Astor Chocolates!⁣⁣ been creating the best chocolate since 1929  in CZECHOSLOVAKIA!
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They have best chocolate I have EVER tasted!⁣⁣
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Here are a few of my reasons of why our table will be filled with chocolate on New Year’s Eve!⁣⁣
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Reason One- Chocolate is an aphrodisiac Food⁣⁣
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Reason Two- Chocolate is a ‘food for Gods’⁣⁣
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Reason Three- Chocolate has emotional effect on People⁣⁣
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Reason Four- Chocolate, especially the dark one, is good for health⁣⁣
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Reason Five- People simply LOVE chocolate⁣⁣
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Reason Six- Chocolate pairs fabulously with caviar and wine ⁣
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This year, Peanuts® joins the Astor Chocolate Family with the beloved characters on gourmet Belgian chocolate bars.  Snoopy & gang brightens your day with delicious chocolate.⁣⁣
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Head over to Astor Chocolates today and look at their beautiful range from Gourmet Belgian Liquor Cups to Gourmet clusters to fabulous milk chocolate bars!!⁣⁣
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Can you believe it’s Christmas Eve??🎄🤍🎄 Can you believe it’s Christmas Eve??🎄🤍🎄🤍🎄⁣
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Christmas can mean a lot of different things to different people – a time to celebrate, a time for giving, a time to spend with friends and family. And besides the obvious reason to exchange and open gifts, it’s a reason to GIVE to the people that mean the most to you.⁣
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It can get easy to forget the real reason for the holiday and get lost in the pretty, shiny things that we want and wish for. It can get easy to caught up stressing about buying the perfect presents when in fact, the perfect presents are things that we already have been given throughout the year. ⁣
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Christmas is actually about celebrating how we have already received the very best gift of all with Jesus’ birth. So this year, I started thinking about all the ‘gifts’ I’ve received that might be easily overlooked or lost in the mix of everyday life.⁣
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It was easy for me to see that one of the very best gifts I have received this year has been all of your support and friendship. With every every Instagram like and comment, video view, you have given me endless amount of happiness in knowing that I can connect with each one of you in a way I would never be able to. (Some of you guys have even become friends along the way too!) So this Christmas, I am wishing you guys all the peace, love and joy that you have given to me this year. I hope your Christmas is filled with laughter and smiles and spend with the ones you love most!⁣
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And to me, you guys mean the world. Lots of love to you and yours!⁣
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Merry Christmas-⁣
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All we need is love but.....I don’t turn down pr All we need is love but.....I don’t turn down presents or wine....JS😘⁣
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My Guide to Beautiful Gift Wrap Ideas⁣
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I like to present my gifts with a bit finesse. ⁣
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I barely have time to take showers… super complicated wrapping is not for me-I pay for that but, not this year!! I want to do it myself! ⁣
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I’m excited to share my tips for easy, beautiful wrapped gifts!!⁣
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THE BEST GIFT WRAP SUPPLIES:⁣
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high-quality paper (Hallmark or Amazon)⁣
variety of ribbon⁣
baker’s twine⁣
cardstock⁣
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1. Choose complimentary papers.⁣
I generally buy 3-4 rolls each year that coordinate but don’t necessarily match. This year, I chose this rose gold and light pink. ⁣
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2. Layer paper.⁣
There are so often extra little scraps of paper than don’t fit a gift. Use it!⁣
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3. Vary your ribbon.⁣
I love to pick one general metallic (this year it was rose gold) and iridescent of course, and just pull out as many different types/sizes and the combination under the tree is so fun.⁣
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4. Use big ribbon for big packages.⁣
I love the look of a giant satin bow. Get big rolls of this stuff at craft stores for cheap with a coupon and just tie it on.⁣
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5. Add an ornament or pine cone.⁣
A fun, easy embellishment!⁣
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easy gift wrapping ideas: add mini ornaments to your gifts ⁣
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6. Add greenery.⁣
Fresh or faux clippings make all packages instantly cheerier.⁣
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easy gift wrapping ideas: add sprigs of greenery and pinecones to your gifts ⁣
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9. Create bundles.⁣
That coordinating paper will shine with a simple stacked bundle. They don’t have to be the exact same size or shape… the combo of papers is so much fun.⁣
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10. Cut tags from card stock.⁣
So so easy. Cut them any shape you want!⁣
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easy gift wrapping ideas: cut card stock into tree as gift tag⁣
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10. Use clear scotch tape to secure tags.⁣
You can hole punch the card stock and tie it on with the ribbon or twine, too, but I love the simplicity of just sticking it on there with some cute washi tape.⁣
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11. Easy gift wrapping ideas: secure gift tags with a quick strip of washi tape⁣
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With these tips, you can create gorgeously wrapped gifts in no time!

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