Caroleen's Treasures

Surprise call from TV5

carol — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:29:04 +0000

I received a call this morning, a lady was asking about my cloth diapers. Afraid that she will place an order, I explained I stopped production recently but if she wanted some and can wait then I could sew for her. Well, the lady said “We wanted to feature your product on TV5…” I was surprised but I do not want to appear on television so I said, “Ummm Ma’am I am in Mindanao.” She sounded sad that I am this far from Manila but she said she will call back. Part of me wishes she will but I also wish she won’t. LOL I have dreamed about getting my cloth diaper featured on TV but I am always afraid of the effect. I am sure there would be some who would want to try and place orders….sewing cloth diapers requires a lot of time. I wish it would be easy to train people to sew based on my standard. I then regret why I didn’t tell her I am very willing to get featured and just cross the bridge when I get there? Big companies started small and trained people. Even the exporter of glass locket that I knew personally just trained housewives. Now I am wishing she’ll give me a ring.

America’s trash

carol — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:31:27 +0000

So the Laziest Blogger award goes to ME!!!! BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I am sorry for the lack of updates. We were hooked on our small business since last year that went to nowhere. LOL We had opened a store here in Digos last May and opened another two in a span of 4 months. Things are going very well until last September, a supplier from Manila ventured here in our area. Before she came here, we are the only store that sells ukay-ukay from the US but she came and offered every store owners US bales. This badly affected our sales and so we decided to just close the stores and focus on selling pre-loved toys from the US.

Last September while looking for Baby Alive doll that Ella wanted to Christmas, I came across toy sellers. They sell pre-loved from the US and I started buying from them. After three purchases, I decided I wanted to sell too. Since I know where they are getting their toys in Davao, Donald and I visited the store (we are shopping at this store for over two years before we started selling) and studied the system. Going to the warehouse to get toys became a family bonding to us. My sister Crislyn and BIL were also going there to help us pick toys. Since my sister loved kitchenwares, she has bought pieces of Pyrex and Corningware there. After several weeks, we figured a strategy on how to get the best toys and that is to go there very early to get a good post infront of the door. When the door opens, everyone runs like they are in a bull race in Spain. LOL

Yesterday we were so lucky to get beautiful dolls and toys and hey I got a very nice computer keyboard for only P150.00. They have plenty of stuffs there like microphones, wheelchairs, speakers, baby strollers, mirrors, chairs, golf clubs and many more. Sometimes I even see chainsaw and a huge fiberglass basketball ring with stand. Really surprises me each time I go there how beautiful the trash of the people of America. Truly their trash, our treasure!

Christmas presents

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:28:04 +0000

Baby Alive doll is what Ella was asking for Christmas. I think she does not know the URL of my blog, so it is safe to disclose that we just had bought it for her. I asked my sister Crislyn to keep it until Christmas. Now we will only think about Eman’s present. I do not know yet what to buy. Maybe another remote control car or a set of lego. The Baby Alive alone is very expensive so we might buy Eman’s next week. I was sweet talking Donald to give me a doll too…a 22″ tall doll with long hair. Oh yes I am addicted to dolls after spending too much time browsing the internet of Baby Alive. For Donald I might just give him something he could use. A robeez shoes perhaps or a dress watch.

Eight years ago

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:10:31 +0000

A friend has uploaded their wedding photos eight years ago and a certain shot was flooded with comments about how small everyone was. I guess I am the only one in the picture who never gained weight. I was pregnant with Ella then and I was just starting to have pregnancy fats that I have shed as soon as Ella turned 1 month. That is what I love most about me getting pregnant. I feel more beautiful with additional folds here and there. I really wish I can easily achieve my goal to gain at least 5 lbs. more. I promise never will I seek tips about top 10 appetite suppressants if I will get my desired body size.

Crestor Lawsuit

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:36:39 +0000

A blockbuster medicines taken by 30 million people around the world, Crestor, has a new risk factor which is protein associated inflammation. Taking the statin Crestor, also known as rosuvastatin, slashed the risk of heart attack by more than half in nearly 18,000 people with increased levels of the protein called high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(CRP). The drug reduced the chance of stroke and the need for a stent – a mesh tube propping open the heart’s blood vessels — by nearly 50 percent. It also said it lowers the risk of death by 20 percent. The drugs reduce heart attacks and strokes according to previous work on statins but don’t increase life span or better its quality. Many people are up for Crestor lawsuit.

Regency Beauty Institute

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:23:53 +0000

After its foundation more than 50 years ago in Minneapolis, Regency is the fastest growing cosmetology school in the United States. From two Minnesota schools in 2002, Regency has expanded to 80 campuses across 19 states with continued growth every year. The school is committed to bring their unique approach to cosmetology education to new markets. Their campuses are like upscale salons that provide an exceptional education that benefits the students, the salon community as well as the public. Part of the training is for the students to provide high-quality, discounted salon services to the public under expert faculty supervision.

This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com or contact Regency Beauty Institute – 3583 Alpine Avenue NW – Walker, MI 49544

Crestor lawsuit

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:13:22 +0000

Crestor is rosuvastatin, a lipid-lowering agent prescribed to patients with abnormal lipid profiles. Study showed that arteries clogged with fatty deposits that can cause heart and stroke attacks can be cleared by this wonder drug.

But not many people are convinced to use the medicine. This drug was flooded with criticisms by experts that the company studied only small sample size. It also lack comparative statin in the study. Although it was said to be effective, Crestor is hounded by calls for its withdrawal from the market by concerned consumer groups (some even filed Crestor lawsuit) because of reports of serious muscle wasting and kidney problems.

On Product Liability Claims

carol — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:13:05 +0000

According to old wives tale, cleft lip or cleft palate is a result of the mother being tripped while she is pregnant. They say if the baby has its hand over its mouth, it could result to getting cleft lip or palate as a result of the impact. Well, now we know that this condition can be a result of taking an anti-convulsant used to treat epileptic seizures in children and adults, and is also prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. Topamax, the brand name, can result in cleft lip or cleft palate – birth defects that occur when the lip or palate fail to completely fuse together. The defect can result in a small, notched lip or in extreme cases, an open groove that extends from the roof of the mouth to the nose.

When filing for product liability claim, an Austin personal injury attorney at O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath can help you. Their expertise and experience, combined with our highly trained staff, make them uniquely well-equipped to handle even the most complex products liability claims.

O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949

Best Cosmetology School

carol — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:57:13 +0000

It has been always hard to find a job. For some with great interest in cosmetology, getting a degree would ensure you of a job that would bring in great earning. The best cosmetology school that I have learned so far is Regency. It was founded in Minneapolis for some 50 years ago. Regency is the fastest growing beauty school in the United States. From two Minnesota schools, it expanded in 2002 to 80 (and counting) campuses across 19 states, with continued growth every year. Officially, Regency Beauty Institute is the fastest growing beauty school in the United States.

This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com or contact Regency Beauty Institute – 3583 Alpine Avenue NW – Walker, MI 49544

Has taken Topomax?

carol — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:26:15 +0000

How awful it can be when you give birth to a cleft lip or cleft palate because of a certain drug you have taken while pregnant. Topamax is prescribed by doctors as an anti-convulsant used to treat epileptic seizures in children as well as adults, and is also prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. I am just so grateful I never have taken such when I was pregnant with my two children being a person who had migraine since I was a teen. Studies showed Topamax can cause lip and palate to completely fuse together this resulting to cleft lip and palate. The defect can result in a small, notched lip or in extreme cases, an open groove that extends from the roof of the mouth to the nose like our previous landlord’s son. I was wondering whether she has taken the drug during her pregnancy. I never had the chance to ask and mention that she can seek help from Austin personal injury attorney. In case some have the same experience, you can reach them at: O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949