It is believe that preparing 12 or 13 fruits on the table before the new year comes brings good luck for the new year round. Yearly, my family always prepare fruits that are said to be lucky. The fruits should be round, fresh and colorful not dull. Aside from different delicious foods prepared on the table, fruits are good after eating oily foods. The table looks attractive when there are fruits on the table as it adds color and life to dining. Lucky list of fruits to prepare for new ... [ Continue Reading ]
Alternative noisemaker for children in welcoming the new year
Making loud noises is the usual tradition observed here in the Philippines in welcoming the new year. It is said to be done when the clock ticks at exactly 12AM 1st day of the new year. According to the beliefs and superstitions, it drives away bad luck and evil spirits. Some people are using fireworks to produce loud sounds and some are using alternative noisemakers. Even children participated in making loud noises to welcome the new year. The best alternative noisemaker for children that I ... [ Continue Reading ]
Tangerine Tango is the color of 2012 “Year of the Dragon”
Last January, I have posted Fashion Trend and color of 2011 "Year of the Rabbit". Every year I am excited to know the color of the year so now let me share the color of 2012 that I have learned from pantone.com. Tangerine tango is the color of 2012, photo credit pantone.com Tangerine Tango is the color of 2012 "Year of the Dragon". From pantone.com, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute said that Tangerine Tango is sophisticated but at the same time seductive ... [ Continue Reading ]
Suggested Activities for luck at home before the year end
After a Wonderful Merry Christmas the countdown begins with welcoming the New Year but before the year ends, we should not waste our time and we should try to do some activities at home that would really fill our full year round. Suggested Activities at home before the year end • General Cleaning at home. There is no other place like home so it is very important to keep our home clean and no matter how small or big your home, a clean living is a happy living. • Clean and ... [ Continue Reading ]