When grandma is not at home, Haru has some leeway, like she will jump up the piano top (which is her favorite spot) and rests there. Grandma doesn’t like to see Haru on the piano top and Haru knows it. Like a human child, she will observe grandma – if grandma is napping or in the kitchen cooking, Haru will jump up the piano. But when grandma walks out, Haru will jump down from the piano top, just in the nick of time before grandma sees her. It’s hilarious to see Haru acting like a wayward child. She’s just like a human trapped in a cat’s body 😸
Haru is a scaredy cat. She gets scared easily and still hisses at strangers. She likes to hide behind a wall outside our unit and sticks only her head out surreptitiously to peep at our neighbors who wait at the lift area. 😸
A few years ago, the hubs gave me a pair of Pandora earrings for Christmas. It was a very pretty pair of silver earrings but I still haven’t got the chance to wear it because of the prolonged lockdown. It would be just lovely to get a matching charm bracelet and necklace from Pandora. I’ve always wanted a charm bracelet with all my favorite charms on it. However, Pandora jewelry prices can be quite steep, especially their charm bracelets.
I found out that there’s an alternative to Pandora, with the brand name Gnoce that has an extensive range of jewelry that’s priced more affordably.
Pandora’s designs and quality are unparalleled, but if you’re looking to supplement your existing Pandora’s collection with charms and matching jewelry pieces, Gnoce is a good bet.
This Pandora snake chain bracelet hand-finished in 14k gold plating has a price tag of USD225. While I found a similar snake chain 18K gold plated bracelet from Gnoce with a price tag of only USD82.21.
Both Pandora and Gnoce partnered up with Klarna and Afterpay. If you don’t know what Klarna or Afterpay is, they are two platforms that many retailers partner with where customers can shop and split the total into four installments with zero interest. So if you’re on a tight budget and want to buy something pretty to wear, you can use that payment option on both Pandora and Gnoce.
COMPARISONS
Besides being more affordable, Gnoce has more varieties than Pandora. Whether you’re a fan of elegant or cutesy jewelry, Gnoce has a good range to choose from. They also carry some punk and gothic style jewelry. While both Pandora and Gnoce have Western astrological signs charms, Gnoce has a collection of super cute Chinese zodiac animals charms, which Pandora does not have.
Horse zodiac charm from Gnoce.
Another advantage of Gnoce is their charms fit most European style charm bracelets, such as Pandora, Biagi, Troll, etc. So you can add Gnoce’s charms to your collection of charms on your existing bracelet and necklace.
I’ve read comments that Gnoce’s quality is just as good as Pandora’s, which is sturdy and good.
Whether you choose Pandora or Gnoce depends on individual preferences. For me, the price is the most important factor, followed by variety and for these reasons, I would choose Gnoce over Pandora.
Whether you want charm bracelets, rings, earrings or a personalized jewelry item, there are are a variety of Pandora lookalikes out there and Gnoce is a great choice.
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the globe. It has changed almost every aspect of our lifestyle and routine, our spending power, our priorities and our shopping habits. The prolonged lockdown in almost every part of the world has forced everyone to change the way they shop. Even as the world is opening up with most people fully vaccinated, consumers still feel safer shopping online for essential and non-essential items. From toilet papers to food items, pet food and accessories, supplements, body wave human hair wigs and tech items, online shopping is so convenient, quick and safe.
I am one who has a complete change in my shopping habits. From one who prefers mall shopping, I now buy most of my stuff online. And I must admit that I am now addicted to online shopping!
Our country is preparing to move into the endemic phase and the state where I live in will be transitioning into Phase 4, which is the final stage of the national recovery plan. However, I still have a phobia of getting into shopping malls and crowded places. After almost two years of being cooped up at home and living in fear of being infected by Covid, most of us have developed a phobia of crowded places. It’s going to take time for our state of mind to heal before we take the leap of faith to step out of our comfort zone into shopping malls and crowded public places once again. But things will never be the same again for a while until Covid is wiped off from the face of the earth.
I’m sure many of us will continue ordering online out of fear of a pandemic blowback. Whether you need a new pair of unisex tactical army boots for an upcoming hike with your friends or crave for your favourite brownie chips, you can order online instead and safe yourself the trouble of driving to the mall.
When Covid-19 first swept the world, many businesses were not prepared to deal with the new restrictions and shutdowns. As guidelines have been established for retail stores, restaurants and other businesses, many companies have found ways to cope. Many businesses partnered with highly reputed digital providers and incorporated automation and social marketing into their business plans. One such business is Kameymall, a large-scale international online shopping website. This website adopts a commission system, and only collects fees after the buyer and seller have successfully completed the transaction.
As many parts of the world have reopened, it’s time to get out of the house to have some fun and activities, with strict SOP in place, of course. For the past 1.5 years, children have missed out so much on outdoor activities and turned into dopamine frazzled zombies with long hours spent on their electrical gadgets. Organize a fun bumper ball game in the field for the children and their friends. Adults can join in too!
We have all been living with Covid-19 for well in excess of 600 days, so some of the habits we have gotten used to are likely to stick. Online shopping is here to stay for sure.
If you’ve been researching different fasting schedules and started ordering your own intermittent fasting mints, chances are you’re interested in trying out intermittent fasting for yourself. However, if you’re currently going through menopause, you may have some questions as to whether fasting is helpful or even safe during this time. Menopause can come with a number of health challenges, from imbalanced hormones to symptoms such as hot flashes and more. However, in some cases, intermittent fasting could potentially help to ease those symptoms. If you’re wondering whether you should do intermittent fasting during menopause, here are the key facts to remember.
How Does Intermittent Fasting Help
When it comes to the connection between intermittent fasting and menopause, there are several potential benefits that could surprise you. Although you may already be aware that intermittent fasting can be part of a healthy lifestyle overall, you may not have known that:
It can help you learn to manage your hunger and approach your diet in a healthier way
It could encourage you to cut out junk foods and focus on eating a whole-foods-based diet complete with balanced food groups
It could help you drop extra weight gained due to menopause
It may help regulate your hormones to improve your mood and reduce hot flashes or other common signs of menopauseÂ
Tips For Making Intermittent Fasting Easier
If fasting for women’s health still sounds daunting to you, you may want to ease yourself into the fasting process by trying out different regimens to see which one works for you. For instance, you could:
Try fasting for 12 to 16 hours on alternate days throughout the week
Allow yourself to eat normally five days a week but only fast on the weekends
Conduct a full 24-hour fast just once a week
Even if you’re aware of the benefits of fasting during menopause, you may still need some extra motivation to stay on track during your first few fasts. In these cases, all it takes is a little bit of a routine adjustment to help you get excited about the fast again. If you find yourself getting discouraged, it may be helpful to:
Find distractions during fasting periods to avoid snacking and breaking your fast
Stay focused on your long-term goals and the benefits of fasting in order to keep up your motivation levels
Work out and do light weight-lifting while practicing intermittent fasting to make sure you don’t accidentally lose muscle mass
Try out a few types of intermittent fasting regimes before committing longer-term to find the one that works best for your body
