Custom shoes have become a staple in the world of fashion and the media due to the introduction of the ever-popular Sketchers’ Shape-Ups. Along with this, there is a growing need of people who want personal, custom-made foot ware that treats specific foot ailments and/or gives maximum comfort. Consumers also want stylish shoes that are unique, fun, and eye-catching.

Several major retailers now offer custom shoes that are sure to match your personal needs, and have select styles that are made with special materials, diverse colors, and feature all over funky designs. Converse, Nike, and Vans all offer customized shoes, as do Timberland and Toms shoes.

You also have the option of designing your own shoes, which would be a great group activity or serve as a personal creative outlet. The term ‘fantasy foot ware’ has even been coined to describe this. Consult local shoemakers who may offer tutorials for the serious shoe designer, or you can simply unleash your artistic abilities on a pair of sneakers, flip flops, or boots.

If you desire someone else to make your shoes you can get high-quality, hand made foot ware at retailers like Healthy Handmade Shoes and Thoseshoes, which offer everything from beautifully made hiking boots to airbrushed sandals. If hand made shoes are out of your price range, yet you still have a fervor to a own one-of-a-kind pair, you can check out websites like Shoes USA that carry a selection of exclusive shoes you will not anywhere else. And, if your pair of Converse needs a personal makeover, give the website PunkYourChunks a click, where they will custom paint your Converse pair with whatever suits your shoe fancy.

So, don’t let your shoes bring you down or give you discomfort. Personalize your look with everything from customized kicks to homemade and handmade treasures that will give your feet luxurious appeal, and having you feeling like you’re walking on air.

It is but usual to have credit or loan.  Even company owners, entrepreneurs, elite they all have at least one.  It isn’t really a dreadful thing.  You can have it as long as you know how to pay, when to pay and what interest may incur.  It’s all up to you.  But never forget, there is still another option you can choose. 

What option are we to discuss?  All about cash advances.  And like as what it name says, it is advancing cash.  There are various types of cash advance like credit card cash advance or salary cash advance.  Let us tackle the latter one.  Salary cash advance is when you are getting your salary in advance.  Instead of having it in the usual or exact pay date, you will have it released in an advance date, either on the date they will set or on your preferred date. 

Salary cash advance is best especially when you would not want to pay any interest but was just faced in an emergency situation, thus the need of instant cash is vital.  To be sure if this method is allowed in your company, you may get some information from your finance department and even if it isn’t allowed since it is an emergency case, you may ask them. 

Opt for the best; do not go for instant cash that may eventually leave you cashless and in trouble.  Do not choose credit with high interest rates, there is cash advance, the best way to have instant fund.

So it’s time – time to announce the winner.

First of all another round of thanks to my sponsors and participants.

Without further ado, here are the winners of the first (and the last?) Yuuki’s TwinBlogversary Contest:

 

First Prize: $100

Sherry with 19,900 pts

Second Prize: $30

Red with 8,600 pts

Third Prize: $20

Pehpot with 5,090 pts

 

Special Awards

FC (First Comment) Blab Award

Sherry

1 month Adgitize GC

1 info domain and 1-yr blog hosting (Pinay Mommy Online)

Best Blog Review Award

Realm

1 month Adgitize GC

1 info domain and 1-yr blog hosting (Pinay Mommy Online)

 

Raffle/ Consolation Prize of $5 each

Nathan

Winchester

Seth

Niquee

Realm

 

I will make a separate post on how the Special Awards and Raffle Winners were chosen. As for the points pls check HERE.

Pls send your paypal id to yuuki.dramaqueen@yahoo.com

Congratulations!

Hope to see you next time!

Gotta have some rest, finally!

 

I always believe in the value of saving. I was taught as early as I can remember to save in piggy banks and I can’t forget the joy of buying something from that little savings. Until now I still have a separate savings for personal things though it’s not anymore kept in a piggy bank but somewhere in my closet (I won’t tell where exactly!).

Thus I was glad to learn that there is this interactive, web-enabled piggy bank called Ekomini. I can now teach my kids, nephews, nieces and godchildren how to save in a fun and interesting way. It comes with a money bank to be connected to the computer and internet. They can learn how to save, share, invest and spend their money wisely and have fun at the same time with the online educational game called Ekominiville. Parents of course do still have a say on the whole process through the Parents Interface and monitor their kids’ progress.

For only $39.99 this is a great investment for your kids aged 6-12 years old.

As we mature (I don’t want to use to get older), we need to take care of our body and most specially our face. Thus the need for anti aging products arises. Now more and more beauty and health care companies combine the anti aging properties with antioxidant, glutathione, free radical, etc. 

One particular company that is taking the lead on developing such products is Oxis International: Advancing Oxidative Stress Technology. The main focus of the company is to counteract oxidative stress. It developed the potent antioxidant, Ergothioneine which is a one of a kind product in the market since it is patented by the company.

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