Value-Minded Millennials Impact Jewelry Styles

In the future, we will see new trends in jewelry styles as the millenials, those 20-somethings, that are now getting into their full purchasing power. In particular, trends in bridal jewelry are already seeing signs that the millennials know what they want and are willing to go after it. Diamond jewelry is still fashionable, but value is uppermost in this generation’s mind. Diamonds are a value product in that they maintain good demand over time, so they will never go out of style. However, the settings and fashions are now turning on the tastes of millennials in the market for value pieces.

One of the biggest changes is the preference for platinum for bridal jewelry. This metal is harder than gold and far more durable. It is more expensive than gold, but also holds its value very well. So, value-minded millennials prefer this precious metal for their settings as a way of owning a jewelry piece that won’t lose its value in the markets in the future.

Custom pieces also tend to hold value longer and so are favored by a generation that is putting its stamp on everything they see. This generation is very Internet savvy. And, with the advent of online diamond retailers they can often customize a ring from various settings and stones to virtually build a unique piece right before their eyes, even before the jewelry is delivered to their door. So, they can use both their Internet skills and the many different options in styles and stones to create pieces that might not be available in regular retail stores (since they’re created on the fly and by each individual customer).

How do you Sleep?

How Do You Sleep

1. How long do you sleep each night?
+ These days around 5 to6 hours. I’m lucky if I get 8 hrs sleep. I have a yr old boy that keeps me awake! And I have to wake up early because I also have a kindergarten!

2. Do you fall asleep easily?
+ If I’m too tired already.

3. Do you fall asleep at times not in your bed?
+ Yeah, sometimes.

4. Do you listen to music or use “white noise” to sleep?
+ If I can’t sleep right away. Any kind of soothing to my mind is always perfect!

5. Do you sleep through the night or get up a couple of times?
+ Either. Sleep through the night when I’m dead tired that the husband gets up when the little one ask for milk. I’m lucky he’s always there for me! Then wakes up a couple of times when it’s also my turn.

6. Do you have trouble sleeping away from your own bed?
+ Sometimes if I’m thinking something.

7. Do you need an alarm clock to get you up?
+ Always!

8. Do you ever take medication to help you sleep?
+ Nope. Never tried one.

9. Do you/have you slept with pets?
+ I think when I was growing up. My grannies have dogs in the house.

Online University

Have you heard about online university? I’ve read that it is fully online school which offers graduate online degree programs in business administration, information technology, human services, public health, public safety, and psychology, and bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. This online school offers only the best out there. And if ever I will go back to school, I’d love to check this online schooling. Finishing my Master’s in Engineering would be great. I finished my bachelor’s degree almost 9 years ago and I only worked for a full 2 years through that time. So, if you think this is what you’re looking for then check it out! Never too late to go back to school and learn again!

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Wrap Up

In the past week, have you made or gone to any appointments?
+ Yup a few weeks ago.

If so, what were they?
+ When I had my wisdom tooth removed. And my 2 boys dentist day as well!

Do you generally live on schedule or are you more of a walk-in type of person?
+ Schedule if possible I hate rushing things up.

If you make an appointment do you try to show up early, on time or fashionably late?
+ A few minutes early. If I am late it means I have to run an important errand.

Health

Looking for a new place to shop with medical items? I was hopping around and chanced upon this online site that have baby products, for exercising equipments, daily living aids, some maternity care, and even ideas on how to stop snoring, blood pressure monitor and a lot more you can find at this site for a reasonable prices! With more than a million customers flocking to shop at their online store, you can be sure they are accredited site that offers great deal! I was looking for milk products for peanut and saw this site. I also like it because they even have first aid kits for wound care supplies! Just making sure that you have all necessary stuff at home and need not to buy when crisis is there! I also saw a breastfeeding pillows. Although, I don’t use one anymore, I thought this site is a good find! Check it out;)

New Year Edition

1. Last week was “The Most Wonderful time of the Year”, but what are your favorite 2008 memories? + Oh..I have so many wonderful things for 2008! The crazy traveling summer we had with my family. And spending it with the most important people. Summer 2008 was one of the best things happened to me. Then my December was just fabulous! My youngest turned a year old. We had a mini getaway that turned beautiful. I turned a year older and we spend it with my family too. I love 2008!

2. What is the best thing you learned in 2008?
+ That you can never have it all.

3. On a scale of 1-10, how good was your 2008?
+ 9! Well, I’m just like you who had problems the past year but Life is still good!

4. What is your wish for 2009? What is your wish for someone else for 2009?
+ My wish is to have more blessing in store us and good health for my family. For someone else? That they try to be happy for me instead get jealous..LOL

5. Where was the first place you ever passionately kissed?
+ That would be SECRET!

Happy Day!

Five

1. “My hands are tied” is an English-language cliche that means “I’d like to do something about this unfortunate situation, but I don’t have the ability or authority.” In what current situation do you feel your hands are tied?

+ Nothing that I know of. But there are things left unsaid in this world wide web about me and my family. After all, I don’t know most peeps reading my blog;)

2. Railroad ties are the evenly-spaced slats that lie perpendicular to train tracks and whose function is to hold the tracks in place and to distribute the weight of the train. Who are the railroad ties in your life?

+ My family and friends.

3. What are your feelings about Thai food?

+ I LOVE THAI FOODS! Yep, I have to shout it! haha We used to live in Bangkok for 2 years and the food are to die for really! Well, if you like spicy foods..

4. Whose thighs do you admire?

+ Can I just say that I like mine? haha Love my own! LOL

5. A red tide is a proliferation (in ideal circumstances) of oceanic algae that often seem to discolor seawater and threaten other sealife. If the ocean is your life and the algae the harmful attitudes, thoughts, or moods that crowd out the good stuff, under what conditions in your life is red tide most likely to become a problem?

+ Well, definitely. And I want it out of my life! Or maybe not! Besides, what life will be if there will be no troubles and problems? There’s no worth fightin’ for! ha!

Flowers

If you are looking for wedding bouquets specially if you will get married soon then check out those link that I have just posted! I was just looking for flower photos and then came across Fiftyflowers! You can choose any kind of flowers you fancy and they have almost everything! I was just looking at the blue roses and thought they are just fabulous! Never saw one up close though;) Right now they have an ongoing free shipping to wedding flowers so you should check it out! The flowers are shipped through express from the flower farms itself where they are cut fresh, processed, and placed in bulk bundles like you usually see in the flower shops. They shipped it via FedEx which is good because it’s FAST!

Foreign Friday

1. Are you fascinated by any particular culture of another country? What about it grabs your attention? + I have always fascinated with different kids of lives of course! I love to travel.

2. Have you been able to visit that area? + Yup, I live in here now;)

 3. I am coming to your area. Name 3 things I should do or visit and why? + DisneySea just because there’s no other DisneySea in the world. Eat sushi and Japanese foods because Authentic Japanese foods are to die for;) Have an Onsin because it’s therapeutic!

4. If you could visit any 3 places in your own country, where would you go and why?+ Tons of things to do around the Philippines. I’d say, I’d visit them all!

Wordless Wednesday

 
Happy New Year everyone!!!

Trading Stocks

With the current economic crisis going on, everyone are skeptical with investing. But of course everyone are hoping everything will be back in it’s feet soon! So when I saw this option trading, I have to say it’s a great find! Very helpful to those who are into Stocks and trading! I am also learning how to trade and it’s a good thing if I know since the stocks hubby bought a decade ago is getting stronger. Not big but helps a lot for our annual earnings. although during the current economy slowdown, it’s been in a roller coaster! Hopefully though it will be better! This site helps you understand some information on how to trade wisely and properly. You can find, compare and analyze the important options you have. I am still not sure if I really want to learn. But with all this information I might as well check out!

MM for Wednesday

Do you have any idiosyncrasies or unusual quirks when it comes to food and/or eating? + I am a picky eater. The husband even joked about my being like that a few times already. But what can I do..I also make sure that I eat salad every after meal or if no salad, any dessert will do.

Have you ever written love letters? If so, do you still have any of them?
+ Yes of course. During the boyfriend and girlfriend stage with the husband. I do hope I can do that these days.

How easy or difficult is it for you to say you’re sorry?
+ I have to say that saying sorry can be a tough job specially if you’re really wrong. But I know where to place myself. I just say sorry. It feels really good after!

Have a great weekend ahead!

5 for Wednesday

1. Can you eat with chopsticks? Yup, of course;)

2. Does it bother you to see smudges in your glass? Yeah..:D Weird? No?

3. How much ice do you have in your drinks? Too many that the husband would joke if I can have something to drink besides the ice! haha

4. What is the most amount of weight you have lost or gained in a certain period of time? I lost around 20lbs when I went back to gym as per advised with my OB. Then I gained 25 lbs after pregnancy. Now, I need to shed it OFF again!

5. Are there foods which you did not like as a child that you do like now? FISH..hehe but first class fish would be just fine! LOL 

Wedding Gifts

I just have to share this great find I found earlier! But a friend who contact me today after a long silence told me something nice! I was so glad to hear from her again! She told me about her younger sister getting married this year! Isn’t it a great news? I was pretty amazed how time flies! The last time I saw that girl, she was still in junior high and now she will get married! I am excited to who of my brothers will be next. You see, I’m the only married in the family yet. My other brothers never thought about it yet. So, she is in need for Wedding Gifts ideas! She will be the one to organize the wedding and really needs some recommendations. Good thing there are great idea sites like this online. I am glad I came across this site! I love weddings and I hope I can be there by that time!

Happy New Year!

After 7 days from the New Year, I just got a chance to drop by here and greet you all a happy new chapter of our lives! Hope you had a fabulous holidays and well spent with your love ones! Ours was pretty simple but I’m with the most important person in my life so it was a great one;)

Here’s to more blessings, good health, and greater things in store for us!