Sunday, August 26, 2012

August 26: National Heroes Day!

Are you aware of this day? Do you still remember all our national heroes who have made a big difference for our country's freedom?
Some of the Filipinos today tend to forgot to commemorate and redo all the heroic acts of our national Heroes. They fail to remember that even a simple act of kindness can be considered as a heroic act.
Just like what EFREN PEÑAFLORIDA does. He is a hero awarded in which he advocates to support the education of the children who are greatly in need.
You too can be like Him! You too can be a Hero in your own way!
Here are your Seven (7) Steps of becoming a champion:
(1) Be Optimistic. You cannot win if you don't believe you can win. Your mind and outlook have an incredible impact on your performance.
(2) Identify your natural talents. Everybody is different, some people are naturally better at certain things than others. A champion knows what their gifts are and seek to develop them.
(3) Discipline Yourself. People who win a lot are often very good at self-discipline. They can develop a plan and follow it, and maintain motivation and will power.
(4) Practice makes perfect. Keep trying until you have reached the level you want to be at, and then keep working to maintain that level. Repetitions become instinct or muscle memory.
(5) Don't get disheartened when you lose. If you keep trying your time will come. Nothing sucks worse than losing, so fear of losing or resent of past losses should motivate you to "go the extra mile" in your training.
(6) When you do eventually win, congratulate other participants. Remember no one likes a bad winner or a bad loser! Also important to remember, winning is not the end of it, unless you don't intend to keep doing whatever it is you have become a champion at.
(7) MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN! Losing sucks, but if you sacrifice what makes you enjoy doing something just to be good at it, there's not much of a point to it anymore, unless you're doing it for a living... Then you've gotta grind it out or find a new profession.

Monday, August 13, 2012

We Love Handmade Birthday Bash Giveaway!

Welcome to the We Love Handmade Birthday Bash Giveaway hosted by To Sew With Love and co-hosted by To Cook With Love and Stay at Home Mommie

 
For this giveaway, there will not just be 1 winner but 5 winners! There is a Blogger/Shop Owner Prize Package, a Crafter's Prize Package, and two open to all prize packages. You can, of course, enter to win all prize packages! 

I am thrilled to join this giveaway with lots of awesome prizes at stake winners have a higher chances to win.

This giveaway will end on August 30, 11:59 PM EST and is open worldwide, 18+. This giveaway is void where prohibited. Good luck and enjoy!

For the open to all prize packages, there are three packages to be won! (There's still a blogger or handmade shop prize package worth $135 to be won HERE. So if you have a blog or a handmade shop, you might want to enter this giveaway, too!)

For the crafters and DIYers out there, here's the prize package for you!

Crafter Prize Package:
- your choice of 2 Ruby Jean's Closet sewing patterns
- $10 GC + FS to Motto Miquette 
-  a crochet hat pattern from Hover Creations
- the Sweet Digital Scrapbook kit by Tracy Ann Digital Art
- a set of 18 place cards/mini cards by Whimsy Pics

Open to all Prize Package 1:
- your choice of Babee Crafts infant's onesie or tee valued at $20 + FS
- 2 Emma Bemma's Bows and Accessories' shabby chic chiffon metal headbands valued at $12 each + FS 
- a fabric birthday crown by AmieAnn @ Pinkapotamus
- amethyst ring + FS from Priscilla's Jewelry
- your choice of one wristlet clutch by Fifi @ About Blogging Time
- your choice of 2 crochet hats of any size by Y-Creations

Open to all Prize Package 2:
- $10 GC to Edor
- $10 GC to Claire de Lune Jewel
- $10 GC to Michabella
- your choice of vintage ring by Virginia @ Flypaint
- 2 earrings + FS from Thrifty Bunny
- a necklace, earrings and bracelet set valued at $20 + FS by HelloK Charms

And as a bonus, one lucky entrant will win a $25 GC to SV Soaps.com


To win any of the 4 prize packages mentioned above, enter through the Rafflecopter form below:


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Disclaimer: An email address is required to enter. Giveaway will end at 11:59 EST on August 30, 2012. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter Random Selector and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. The winner's entries will be verified -- please make sure you follow the instructions and submit the entries correctly. Only one person per household may enter. You do NOT have to be a blogger to enter. Open worldwide, ages 18+.
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