If you really must use tape with your gift wrapping, then I recommend using the minimum amount possible, which is my experience is THREE! I recommend using paper or washi tape over plastic tape, . . .
Tape-free Gift Wrapping with Brown Paperbags
Last Christmas I started reusing brown paperbags and even shopping bags for gift wrapping, because I realized that the holiday season creates a lot of waste, and I would love to be part of a movement . . .
How to Put Up Christmas Lights Tangle-free & Simplified
Say bye-bye to tangled Christmas tree lights! I learned about this technique from a book called Real Simple Solutions. This is a great book that I bought in Jakarta many years ago when we were . . .
Where to Find A Modern Parol While Living Abroad
When we were living in Berlin, we wanted to hang a Parol. It's a very iconic Filipino symbol for Christmas! A parol (/pɑːˈroʊl/) is a Filipino ornamental lantern that . . .
Toddler-Friendly White Christmas in the Tropics
I originally wrote this post in December 2018 on my Minimaluxe website, but I'd like to transfer it here since we use it every year as a basis or guide for when we decorate here in Manila. WHITE . . .
HAY DESIGN Colour Crate & DLM table + DISCOUNT CODE
I came home from our Tagaytay AirBnB vacation with a really nice package waiting for me from the exclusive distributor of my favorite Scandi brand called HAY DESIGN. I was so intrigued that even . . .
Yeelight 2-in-1 Mosquito Bug Zapper Racket& Trap Lamp
This was one of the most used items we brought during our recent trip to Tagaytay! I highly recommend bringing a bug zapper when traveling the tropics! Living in the tropics, our beach and vacation . . .
What is it Like to Visit the Dentist Visit During the Pandemic
Metro Manila is still on lockdown... the longest ever in the world. We are currently on GCQ or General Community Quarantine. I've been having problems with an old root canal that got . . .
The BEST Easy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce
We've been doing this recipe for about 10 years now. It's still the BEST CHICKEN tenders recipe we have for parties or guest because it's a hit with adults and kids alike. It's equally great with . . .
Why Tommee Tippee Twisting Diaper Pail is the Best
When I was researching for the best Diaper Pail, I remember distinctly a friend complaining of the smell that would come out of her Diaper Genie every time she used it. Because it still opens you up . . .
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