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'Tis the season for holiday shopping! We're pretty sure family and friends will love receiving practical yet thoughtful gifts they can use over and over again. With working from home and virtual classes being the norm these days, these gadgets - and accessories - are great gift ideas. Here are some of our favorites. Laptop Stand It's foldable, lightweight, has a 7-level adjustable height, and it automatically puts the upper body in an ergonomic position. Plus, it helps prevent laptop overheating. It's a steal at only P599!  Selfie Ring Light with Lazypod This ring light is now a must-have. It...

They say reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It's never too early (or too late) to develop a love for reading. Reading increases your vocabulary, improves your memory and writing skills, and it sparks your imagination. Reading take you to amazing places and introduces you to amazing characters without you leaving your couch! Here are five book series you should add to your family library right now.   1. Percy Jackson & The Olympians This is a series of fantasy adventure novels written by Rick Riordan. Inspired by Greek mythology, the books chronicle the adventures...

In the new normal, virtual meetings will be the way to go, especially now that many organizations have transitioned to a work-from-home setup. Here are some tips on how you can keep virtual meetings professional and productive. 1. Set up your meeting area. Choose a quiet, distraction-free spot in your house, and make sure you have good lighting. Fortunately, there are handy selfie ring lights that can help you with this.  2. Check for technical issues. Is your internet connection stable? Is your virtual meeting app loading properly? Is your audio system working? 3. Look professional. Wear a top that's...

There are many ways you can practice self-care these days. You can practice yoga, grow plants, exercise, read books, or listen to music. Here's another activity you can add to your self-care routine: painting by numbers. The task is simple: You just have to fill in a drawing with paint. Each area of the drawing has a number, which has a corresponding color. You can create your own masterpiece even if you have zero painting experience. Brief History The first paint-by-numbers kit was first introduced in 1951 by the Palmer Show Card Paint Company in the US, and they eventually sold...