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Planning is Blissful with Moonleaf Planner 2015

January 02, 2015

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”

- Benjamin Franklin

I always keep this quote in mind as I journey through life. Failing is something inevitable for some but of course, obviously not the best option for me. Despite the digital age, I still love putting my goals into writing. It makes me inspired and more driven to achieve them. It leads me to the right track. There's no room for turning back.

Having a planner every year makes my life easier and smooth sailing as a multitasking mom. Believe it or not, I usually have two- a journal type and a desk calendar. I can't live without them!

I don't buy my planners. I always get them as presents. Obviously I have different planners annually and luckily, they suit my preference and lifestyle.

This year, Papa handed me a Moonleaf Planner 2015 which I really, really like not just because it was given by my honey but due to its functionality that fits my personality. It can also function both as a journal and a desk calendar.

I love my Moonleaf Planner 2015 due to the following reasons.

1 It is hardbound and the cover is very simple, not too fancy.

2 Its size fits a small bag and not heavy, like a regular notebook.

3 It has a space where I can write my personal information.

4 It has a summary of all Sundays of the month, Holidays in the Philippines, and dates of years 2014 to 2016.

5 On each month I can summarize all my important schedules on one page and write down all the details of my daily routines on the space provided.

6 There's so much room for note-taking.

7 Eight discount coupons are attached together with the list of Moonleaf Tea Shop branches to visit.

8 There are stickers for decorating.

There are things that I wish this planner has.

1 I have a home based business so three to four pages where I can organize my suppliers' contact list is a must.

2 I prefer it to have a slot where I can put my pen and a free pen can be nice!
3 The presence of a built-in bookmark can be very helpful.

4 There should be an envelope attached at the back of the cover where receipts and bills can be placed temporarily.

5 On the personal info page, a space where the owner's blood type, health info, physician, and persons to contact in case of emergency should be included too.

I looked on Moonleaf Tea Shop's Instagram account to check the planner's price. It costs Php350. It's reasonable for a good quality planner!

I am so excited to fill this up. I believe and claim that my new year will be a blast with Moonleaf Planner 2015 as my planning partner!

Food Decoration For Christmas by Ella Andrews

December 12, 2014

If you want to get creative with the holiday decoration this Christmas, go for food. This will not only give you the opportunity to unleash your cooking skills, but it will also bring tons of joy to the children. In addition, you will save a bunch of money that you will otherwise spend on garlands and candles. On the other hand, if you pick a food decoration you will add a unique and upbeat touch to your home interior. Plus, you will not spend hours in throughout house cleaning after the holidays. Fill your living space with the smell of cinnamon and roasted chestnuts and get in a festive mood.

Christmas, Table Setting, Xmas, Bonbon, Christmas Lunch

Chocolate Rudolf

You need to get a package of marshmallows, lollipop sticks, melting chocolate, small pretzels, cinnamon dots and pearl sprinkles. Place the marshmallow on the stick and dip it in the melted chocolate. Put it on foam block and proceed with the next one. After that, you should break the pretzels into two even parts. Put them on the marshmallow so you can create the reindeer horns. Do it while the chocolate is still wet. Use the cinnamon dots for the nose and the pear sprinkles for the eyes. When the sweets are ready, you may tile a little red ribbon on each of them. You can put the foam with the reindeers in a deep bowl and cover it with marshmallows to hide the basic. Use this table decoration or place it over fireplace.

Christmas, Christmas Eve, Hot Cocoa, Hot Chocolate

Mug Decoration

You will surely have some friends and relatives visiting for the holidays. Why not make their hot drink extra special. It doesn’t matter if it’s hot chocolate, warm milk or a coffee. This mini gingerbread houses will brighten the mood of your guests. Create the regular mixture for gingerbread and cut out six even small parts for one cleaned house. On one of the cut – outs, make a rectangular that will serve as an entrance and as a way to embed the treat on the mug. Bake the parts, construct a little house out if them and then embellish the cookie with different glazes.

Candy Cane, Hot Chocolate, Cocoa, Christmas, Holiday

Gingerbread Decoration

This is one of the best materials for creating decorations. Make a regular gingerbread dough and you now have infinitely many possibilities. You can create ornaments for the Christmas tree. Choose a few holiday themed cookie cutters and make a hole in them. Then put a lace through it. Spice up your home interior with gingerbread man garlands. Get a long ribbon and string them. If you are sick and tired of cleaning procedures the garlands after Christmas, this is a perfect solution. If you want to go a little bit more advanced, make your own gingerbread man wreath. You need to place the cookies in circle with their hands overlapping. Secure the gingerbread man with a lace that goes through them.

Ginger, Bread, Man, Life, Size, Face, Giant, Spoon

Reuse the Halloween Pumpkins

If you forgot to throw away your Halloween pumpkin, don’t feel guilty. You can transform them into an amazing snowman. All you need is three pumpkins and white, black and orange paint. A beautiful red ribbon will bring additional festivity. Paint the pumpkins in white and arrange them starting with the larger at the bottom and the smaller on the top. Make two dots as eyes on the smaller pumpkin by using the black paint and an orange one as a nose. Make larger black dots on the medium pumpkin that will look like buttons.

Pumpkin, Vegetables, Autumn, Orange, Harvest

Food decoration is not only beautiful, but it’s also extremely delicious. After the Christmas your children will be happy to help you cleaning the Christmas decoration.

Photo Credit: Pixabay

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About the Blogger

Ella Andrews is a passionate blogger and freelance writer with wide range of interests.

She had great flair for writing since she was a kid, and it gradually transformed from a hobby into a profession. Presently she lives in London and generate content for various companies, which extend wide range of home related services. As a writer, she always strives to provide top-notch content and never makes compromise with its quality. In her spare time she tries to keep her focus on activities like home maintenance, interior design and landscaping projects. In her work it is quite an advantage to keep track on the latest trends so she tries to be as informed and up-to-date as possible.

Planning is Blissful with Moonleaf Planner 2015

Food Decoration For Christmas by Ella Andrews

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