Adidas Originals: Adidas Running Shoes

Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of runners, or are a world champ like Haile, Adidas launches running shoes that will change the way you run. 

adidas adiZero Feather Men's Shoes Blue/White

The adiZero Feather is a speed machine for the forefoot striking runner. The taut and responsive ride combined with a stripped down upper and low weight make this an ideal interval training shoe. Speed is further aided by a propulsive sprint frame, which encourages a snappy toe-off.

adidas adiZero Rocket Men's Shoes White/Black/Infrared

As the name implies, the adizero rocket is super fast. This racing flat has a super-low profile to allow your speed to come out. With full forefoot adiprene, the Rocket will deliver protection up to the marathon for the elite runner. An ideal 5k, 10K road racer for serious runners. Do some XC racing, if the terrain is not too rugged.

adidas adiZero adios Men's Shoes Infrared/Black/Silver

The adiZERO Adios is the marathon racing shoe for Haile Gebrselassie. With few overlays and a light, more open mesh upper, the Adios has a great minimal feel on top. Full forefoot adiPRENE+ delivers a responsive yet fairly cushioned ride that goes the distance. Designed for serious runners, the Adios is great for road races, intervals and tempo runs.

adidas adizero Ace 3 Men's Shoes Green/Blue

While the adidas Adios is a premium racer, the adidas Ace 3 is the workhorse. It will be all that is needed for many races and is a great option for neutral runners seeking a shoe for uptempo days.

adidas Oregon 10 Men's Shoes White/Red

Adidas makes retro modern with the Oregon 10. True to its heritage, the Oregon is a superb performance trainer and is at its best the faster you run. The simple design provides just enough cushioning and comfort for daily training and the stiffer forefoot delivers great propulsion. So, if you seek a neutral trainer for uptempo and interval days that can handle daily use, the Oregon 10 should fit the bill. More product descriptions: click here. Buy Adidas running shoes | Export to China

Christmas Shopper’s Guide: What Christmas Gifts to Buy this Holiday Season

This Christmas, start your gift shopping early to avoid any hassles and inconveniences brought by late Christmas shopping.

The weather’s getting cooler, streets look brighter, and everyone’s a bit jollier. Radio stations are beginning to play yuletide tunes and shops are putting up their Christmas décor. Yup, it’s the “-ber” season once again, and pretty soon the malls are going to be packed with the yearly Christmas shoppers.

To avoid getting cramped in the mall together with other last-minute buyers, start your Christmas shopping early this year. It would be a lot less stressful if you could actually take the time to look around and choose what you really want to buy for your friends and family.

Start your Christmas shopping by setting aside a budget for this year’s presents. Before hunting for gifts, make a list of the persons you’ll be giving gifts to and how much you’re willing to spend for each. Start by setting the total amount that you plan to spend this year, and divide that amount among your friends and family. Stick to your budget, as it wouldn’t be fun to start the New Year broke.

Next, explore the malls, bazaars, and trade fairs. Research on what events are happening around Christmas and see if there are any concerts or movie premieres your friends or family might be interested in. The key is to think of your recipient while you decide which gifts to get. One of the most common mistakes in shopping for gifts is thinking of what you would want to get, instead of what your friend or family wants. Think of the recipient’s latest hobbies or interests or the lifestyle that he has.

If you’re not close to the recipient and are not sure of what to get, food will always be a safe yet much appreciated gift. If you’re giving gifts to a group of people (for example, all your officemates), give the same item such as a box of assorted cookies or a platter of that amazing pasta from a local restaurant.

If you’re giving gifts to kids, find out what the latest toys are. If you’re unsure, cash will also be fine, especially for the older kids who already know what they would want to buy for themselves.

Standard gifts for women are bags, clothes, jewelry, and make-up. For men, gadgets, clothes and accessories like sunglasses and watches will always be appreciated. For both, you can’t go wrong with perfume.

Remember that you don’t immediately have to buy something that interests you. You can always come back if you’re not yet sure. Of course, be aware also of the risk that it might not be there anymore when you come back. You’ll have to weigh the risk and how much you really want to get the gift.

If the food has to be ordered, remember to place your orders early and set the date for pick-up to make sure you’ll be on the top of the maker’s list.

After you’ve done your shopping activity, don’t forget to wrap your gifts! You can have this done professionally or by yourself. 

Source: Christmas Shopper's Guide
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Babysitting 101: Taking Care of Children as if Your Own

If you want a job that involves playing with kids all day, then babysitting is the perfect work for you. However, it is not as easy as it sounds. Dealing with kids for a couple of hours is a big responsibility. You will practically be paid to act as their parents for a short while…that usually seems eternity! 

Babysitting does not only entail playing with the children. It also includes taking care of them, feeding them, making sure that they go to sleep on time, and protecting them from possible dangers among many others tasks. Sounds difficult? You bet it is! So, here are some helpful tips to make your babysitting chore easier:

1. When you get called for a job, get to know your employer first before taking it. Ask some people around your neighborhood to familiarize yourself with them. Make sure you know who you will be taking care of so you know what babysitting strategies to use. Get the children’s names, gender, and ages as they may help you prepare for the task you will be doing.

2. Ask specific instructions from the parents on important matters such as the children’s bedtimes, food, medications, allergies, and TV hours.

3. You must also find out information on the parents’ whereabouts, time of arrival, and their mobile phone numbers. Ask them whom you may call in cases of emergency.

4. If your employers do not have a list of emergency numbers, prepare one for yourself. Make sure you know the address of the house in case an emergency strikes and the authorized people ask for it. Familiarize yourself with the place so you will know the emergency exits. Inquire on the location of first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and other important precautionary tools.

5. The cardinal rule in babysitting is to never leave the children alone. Even a second at the telephone or a step away from your charges may be an opportunity for unintentional injuries or accidents such as drowning, fire, or falls.

6. Lock the doors and windows of the house as soon as the children’s parents leave. Do not allow strangers to enter the house unless you receive permission from the employers that you can let them in.

7. For phone callers who wish to speak to the parents of the children, do not let them know that you are a babysitter or that you are alone with the children. Instead, tell them that you are a close relative or a family member. Also, do not give any information to strangers. Just take their messages and inform them that the person they are asking for will return the call as soon as possible.

Introducing Kuponan: eBay Philippines’ Group Buying Website

A lot of group buying websites in the Philippines have emerged like mushrooms. Every now and then, from left to right, you see deals about food and drinks, health and beauty, travel and tours, and even gadgets and other products.

One caught my attention. I didn’t know eBay has a group buying site, too. They call it “kuponan,” which might be a Filipino word for coupons. The eBay Kuponan works under the bulk buying concept where a deal becomes active when a certain number of buyers agreed to avail a product or service.

A wide variety of deals is available on Kuponan, from health and beauty to food to travel. Original prices of available deals are cut down from 30% to 80% off! So, for example, a set menu in a particular restaurant originally costs Php600, on the group buying site, you can only get it for Php300, if the deal is given at 50% off. Imagine, that’s really a good buy!

Examples of current deals on Kuponan include:

• Only P500 for Assorted Chocolate Truffles, Crispies, and Crunchies from Theobroma (Valued at P1000)
• Only P240 for a Diamond Peel and Cleansing Facial from Beautywork Inc. (Valued at P1500)
• Only P2200 for an Overnight Anawangin Package Adventure from TipidLakbay for 4 pax (Valued at P5000)
• Only P300 for a Lipocavitation Treatment from Dr. Esteban Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology Clinic (Valued at P4000)
• And so much more!

I realized that if websites such as Kuponan would feature more and more deals everyday, it would be more practical to buy products and services online, instead of going to the mall, because you would really save so much! Not to mention, you’re doing your shopping at the comfort of your own home!

Now, isn’t that a great deal?

For more info, visit www.ebay.ph and www.kuponan.com.

The Power of Charm: Getting People to Like You

Having problem fitting it and making people like you? Use your innate charm to attract people. Follow these 6 simple steps on how to become friends with everybody.

Each of us is capable of possessing a pleasing and magnetic personality. However, we need to discover first the many traits that constitute it. Our personality will either serve us or hinder us in getting what we want in life; it will either be an asset or a liability.

Personal magnetism, or charisma, as what others label it, is revealed mainly through the voice, eyes, and hands – the principal tools we use when we communicate with others. But our very bearing and posture play a significant part in it, too. Although the actual words we say give meaning, the tone of our voice, force of delivery, and enthusiasm with which they are given are far more powerful than the logic and rhetoric they offer. In fact, a person who possesses an extremely high degree of charisma may not have to speak a word to draw people to his side.

Here are six ways on how to make people like you, guaranteeing that you will be welcome anywhere:

1. Become genuinely interested in other people. “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you,” as stated by Dale Carnigie.

2. Smile. Do this in all possible times. This will make you look friendly and approachable.

3. Call people by name. Remember that one’s name is the sweetest music to his ears.

4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about their selves because people like to share their experiences and emotions to another person. By lending an open ear, you can make them feel special and important.

5. Talk in terms of another’s interest. Ask questions and find out something interesting about the other person. This will make the conversation lively for the both of you.

6. Be sincere. When you say compliments, sorry, or thank you, make sure that you are honest about it and that the words come from your heart. This will make other people feel respected and they will return the favor to you.

It is not really difficult to be liked. All you need to do is bring out that charm inside of you and let other people recognize it.