Roll-up Piano

$58 at Fred Flare.

I miss playing the piano but my piano is in my grandmother's house. I left it there when I moved into a new house because there's no way I can fit it into anywhere in my tiny house. I was delighted to know that there is actually a roll-up piano that works like the real thing. 

You just lay it on a flat surface and you are ready to play.

It can be rolled neatly when your fingers get tired of playing.

This flexible roll-up piano definitely goes in to my wishlist. *Wink*

Understand what women really mean using the Manslater

Our words can be so hard to decipher sometimes. No need to worry guys because the Manslater can translate our words to what we really mean.

Haha!

My Anthropologie Christmas Wishlist

I heart Anthropologie!  Here are some of the cutest items in Anthropologie that I included in my Christmas Wishlist.  These are great gift ideas, too.  Click on the photos to go directly to the product.

Selfish Coffee Mug

Office mates can be nasty at times... using other people's personal stuff and not returning them.  Crime happens usually in the pantry and the most common victims are coffee mugs.  Lock Cup has ingeniously designed this cup with a hole that only the true owner can use because he has the stopper.  This is one selfish coffee mug.  Sorry sneaky office mates, buy your own cup.

Great Furniture Design Ideas

 I need to have this sink in my bathroom.

Any of these would be fine in my cute dining area.

Entertainment will never be the same again with this in the house.

See more modern and ingenious designs at funzug.com.

Software Load Balancer

This has been a stressful day.  I have encountered too many system errors today that I swear, I wanted to just uninstall everything and look for a different and more effective info management system.  My programmer suggested we try BalanceNG - The Software Load Balancer.  At this point, I am all for it.   I viewed Inlab's website--the makers of BalanceNG--to see what information I can get from them and their product.  I am pretty impressed with the package.  What really impressed me is their Session table that is capable of holding 10 million sessions per 512MByte of main memory.  That is exactly what I need.

Sprint HTC Evo: The First 4G Phone in the US

I don't know much about 2G and 3G, all I know is that each time a letter or number comes after the term or the number increases, it is the latest and the most high tech thing.  The moment I read 4G, I said to myself this has got to land on this blog.  Sprint HTC Evo claims to be the first 4G phone in the US.  Are there any 4G phones out there?  Anyway, this guy here has a 4.3-inch screen, has Android 2.1, weighs 6 oz., 1GHz processor, 8 megapixel camera, wi-fi, bluetooth, Android Market with access to more than 35,000 apps (whew!), and you can also watch your favorite TV show.  If you will ask me what else can you do with this phone... I say click here.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

My aunt bought a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 recently and this guy costs thirty two thousand pesos (Php32,000) in the Philippines.  This has a 8 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and 1 GHz processor that is fast enough to allow you to surf the internet, chat, tweet, change your Facebook status and whathaveyou!  I am not surprised that she was able to buy this expensive guy because she has an equally expensive salary (denied disclosure).  I wonder when can I buy something like this?  

All I Want for Christmas

Wow!  Less than three weeks left before we bid goodbye to 2009 and welcome 2010.  Everyone has done their wish list.  Who doesn't want to receive something that  you really like?!  When I was a child, my mom and dad used to ask me what I want for Christmas and although I have the most absurd wish, they give me the closest thing to it.

Technology fascinates me--from cellphones to computer and to just about anything that technology has to offer.  Although I do not have the latest gadgets, I always try to update my knowledge of the latest innovations from time to time.  I also love to read.  My fascination for technology and reading brought me to Kindle Wireless Reading Device.


This device is sleek (just over 1/3 of an inch), weighs just about a typical paper back (10.2 ounces).  This lean but mean device can hold up to 1,500 books--that's a lot for a bookworm to handle.  You may order books on-line and you don't even need a computer to do this because it operates via wireless 3G technology and even if you couldn't finish reading the book in one day, this device can operate for up to four days.  This buddy is not just for books, you may also browse for the latest headlines, your favorite blog, or magazine.  What's more interesting about this device is that it has a Text-to-Speech technology--all you have to do is listen. This buddy costs $259 at amazon.com and $1.99 for every book download.  To read the full specification of this device, click here.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone

It is nearly Christmas and I haven't done my gift shopping for my friends and family.  I wanted to make every gift special, practical and budget friendly.  For those who lack the time (and budget), here are some holiday gift ideas for everyone.

For your BFF, Terre d'Oc Indian Beauty Pouch comes with a makeup remover, a mascara and natural lip gloss and sells for only $49.50 in macys.com.  The pouch handmade by Thai families in Chiang Mai province is so cute, your BFF can use it for other purpose.

For dad, the USB mini fridge and heater will surely melt his heart.  He can work on his computer and sip a cup of hot coffee or cold soda by just plugging the mini fridge in the USB port.  This brilliant invention costs only $32.

For mom who always prepare delicious and healthy meals, Curtis Stone's cooking workbench is perfect.  This chopping board has compartments for the chopped ingredients that actually measures to about 1 cup and a stainless steel drawer for the wastes.  This kitchen mate sells for only $299.99.

For teenage girls who can't have enough girly girl accessories, the Fashion Accessory Gift Set comes with shades, a watch, keychain and a coin purse.  For only $22.95, the set comes in a box which makes this gift even special.

For teenage boys, this telescope with tripod will enhance his understanding of the universe.  With a focal length of 800mm, this is perfect for beginners.

For the kids, it is best that you give them educational materials and my choice is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-up Book that sells for $29.99 and is available at anthropologie.com.

For the shabby chic aunt, Kaari Meng's French General: Handmade Soirées is the perfect guide for throwing the best parties in town.  Unleash the inner Bree VanderKamp in her because this book is packed with great party decorating ideas from table settings to giveaways for only $29.95.  She will never be dumbfounded for what to do on her next party.

For grandma or grandpa, Anthropologie's One-Lump-Or-Two lamp is the one that will add flare to their home.  This lamp only costs $198... any tea connoisseur would agree that it will bring something special for their tea time.

Learning coupled with singing is more fun for any toddler especially if he is watching the Sing & Sign DVD.  This DVD is packed with 13 original songs and sign language that will surely enhance your bonding time with your kids.  This DVD costs only $21.99.

 

If your child is showing talent in arts, particularly photography, Vtech's Kidizoom Digital Camera is perfect.  See the world through your child's eye with this camera for only $99.99.

There are lots of things to buy and so much to choose from.  The general rule of thumb when buying gifts, cheap doesn't actually mean savings--buy gifts that will last.