• 19Mar

    It was love at first site, err, sight. I saw this particular party invitation website and all I could say was “Wow!”

    The website’s template is cool. It spoke so much about the business. But what I consider better than cool is the business concept. Customized party invitations for baptisms, birthday parties, bridal showers and weddings, corporate events and even pet parties have been selling like hot pancakes these days. There is indeed a market for that. Most people have grown tired of the usual manufactured invitations that often lack sincerity and personal touch. Chances are you might receive the same monotonous card from just basically anyone living around the neck of your woods. So why not choose to be different and be proud about it?

    The entire team The Party Starts Here.com goes beyond simply customizing your party invitations and providing customers an avenue to express their own creativity in do-it-yourself designs. They also offer to mail your invitations to all your guests. That makes the initial phase of party planning stress-free.

    Next time you hold a party, try something different.

  • 18Mar

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    Boarding the “Titanic” is one unforgettable experience that would bring you right at where the tragic story unfolded decades ago. Rare photos, a collection of artifacts and personal items are on display to tell the story of that fateful voyage. A Boarding Pass bearing the actual name of one of the 2200 crew members and passengers is your ticket inside this half scale reproduction of the original vessel inside the world famous Branson Missouri.

    The Titanic museum is just of the many crowd-drawing landmarks inside Branson Missouri, the “Live Music Capital of the World”. You may also visit the Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, World’s Largest Antique Toy Museum, Ralph Foster Museum and other similar sites. Dozens of other world-class attractions found its home at Branson – from live performances of Oak Ridge Boys, Mickey Gilley, Grand Jubilee and other Grammy Award winning country music artists, drama and comedy acts, magic shows to amazing acrobatic stunts. Take your family and friends out for an exciting treat to one of those thriller rides and attractions like Outback Bungee inside Branson’s theme parks. Or simply experience movies in one of their IMAX theatres.

    Play with your golf buddies at Pointe Royale Golf Course, Thousand Hills Golf Resort, Top of the Rock Golf Course, Branson Creek Golf Club, and Holiday Hills Resort. Bargain-hunters find their shopping haven at Grand Country Square, Grand Village, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, Tanger Outlet Center, Branson Mall, Coffelt Country Crossroads, Engler Block and Factory Merchants Mall.

    Plan that long overdue vacation in the American Midwest and let Branson Missouri assist you in your leisure activities, lodging and accommodations. Check out Branson’s discounted vacation packages for couples and families from $423 and up.

  • 16Mar

    While you’re all set to have a movie marathon (of which I suggest watching Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ”), Portrait House might undergo a major tweaking this Holy Week. There are pages that need to be reviewed and labeled properly, some long overdue posts to publish, and removing unnecessary links that led some people to thinking I don’t actually need a regular day job. Ooops!

    Not only that, my PC will also have its yearly clean-up, and possibly another movement from this room to somewhere else in the house. And for that I might just buy bulk cable to get this 4-year-old machine up and working from its new location.

    No plans of going out-of-town this week. I just came back from a two-day hibernation in Anilao, Batangas. I was busy reviewing and planning for my new assignment while my companions were out on the sea exploring colorful marine life and capturing them on photos and video. Whatever it was you saw in Finding Nemo, it’s true.

  • 16Mar

    This particular designer jewelry website showcases amazing collections patronized by some Hollywood celebrities. Not only that, it also offers practical tips on how to take care of these fine pieces.

    Sterling Silver
    Silvers are best kept in an anti-tarnish bag or an airtight container to prevent oxidation. When a silver piece shows signs of tarnishing, use a baking soda and water to scrub the surface with a soft bristled toothbrush. For worse cases, use a silver cleaner. For matte finish jewelry, use Scotch Brite.

    14K Gold Vermeil Jewelry
    A vermeil is a gold overlay on sterling silver and is sensitive to scratching. The proper way of cleaning it is by simply using a soft cloth. Applying rough pads or polishing cloths will remove the gold overlay as this kind of plating is sensitive to scratching and chemical-exposure. It’s also highly recommended to keep it inside airtight containers/boxes.

    Wood
    There is no need to clean a jewelry made of wood as it might only damage its lacquered finish.

  • 14Mar
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    Mocha Blends’ Mocha Frost is sinfully delicious. I loved it except for that one disturbing sight – a blue straw. Was it really for a foamy frap?

    My brother bought this plasma TV mount in a local appliance store. The mount was made of pure glass and steel and it can take even the weight of a huge 24” color TV and a collection of DVDs. He had been dreaming about owning one and now it’s there sitting in the living room.

    Now his next project is the kitchen. And I beg not to disagree. Those pans badly need replacements. They’ve been with us since 2001 when I won a Teflon collection during a Christmas party raffle. It’s time to give them their precious retirement.