Shapeez

Why is it that when  woman  got pregnant and gave birth, getting back to our   pre-pregnancy shape is a very hard thing to do.  I lost most of the fats I gained during my two pregnancies but then my body didn't go back to it's original shape hehehe.  Good thing there are companies like Shapeez who   addresses this kind of concern for women.  They have the   best body shaper you can possibly get.   Shapeez creates bra and shape wear solution for  us ladies who wants to  be presentable especially on especial occasions.  

One of the products they is the best back smoothing bra and cami where you can wear and feel comfortable without worrying about bulges around the back.  They have the Tankee Long, the Ultimate, and the Lacee which  are all designed to  give you a superior breast shaping and slimming of the waist solution.  These products can give you the self confidence right off the hanger.  So be sure to drop by at the site and explore the possibilities that could  give you the solution you need for body shaping.

Burrito and Bumble Bee

Our family friend bought a new house near us so we visited them last weekend.  They are still living in their current house but they are  starting to  upgrade their new one.  We got to bond and play with our dear miss Bumble Bee, I miss her so much.  Her mom works on the weekends now so I don't have to baby sit her anymore, I miss it though.  But I am glad because I am too busy  with my kids and I couldn't keep up anymore.

Spring Outdoor

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We closed the contract  from the contractor that we hired to  build us a new porch.  I just wish that they could start earlier but unfortunately they are booked for the next two months so they won't be starting  till July.  In a way, I am glad because we still have to save  some amount to buy some  things that we need to put when the porch is done.  My husband like wicker furniture so I am looking for some of the Pier 1 selection of  wicker outdoor furniture.  I like the White Outdoor Wicker Armchair which is on sale right now at Pier 1.  I think that this would  greatly accentuate the new porch that we are going to have as it's going to have a white railing.  There is also a White Outdoor  Wicker Rocker and Setter to match the Armchair.

Aside from the outdoor furniture that I like in their website, I also like their selection of accents and decor.  The Milk Glass Bud Vases that 's available in different colors are gorgeous and the prices are affordable too.    Most of Pier 1's outdoor furniture also serves as indoor furniture which makes it  nice.  Actually it's not only the  furniture but some of the products such as wall decor, rugs, and and Papasan chair can be used as  outdoor  and indoor.  That's the wow factor that you can enjoy when you buy your outdoor furniture and accessories at Pier 1.

Also, you might want to check out if the Pier 1 Tweetups will be available in your area.  You can meet up some of the bloggers and tweeters during this big event.  

Share Trading Platforms

If you want to do your trades  online at a  faster rate, you should check out the reliable and streamlined share trading platform at CMC Market website. You can create an account and take advantage of this sophisticated share trading platform where you can use anywhere and anytime.  You  can easily  manage your  stock or share trading online with this   user-friendly  platform.  There are services that you can use without any fee which includes placing conditional orders, you can browse all the ASX instrument with 20 minutes delay, and get  market news and analysis without costing you anything.

The  services which will cost you a small fee  of  $10 a month is  browsing all the ASX instruments with live feed.  The dynamic Data is also available  for $41.25 a month  but it is free if you exceed the set amount of brokerage. So if you want to simplify your online trading, CMC Market is what you have to check out.  There's nothing better than  having a  platform where you can do your online trading  in a more  efficient way.  Please visit the site for more detailed information.  You would also get the chance to read their informative articles about the services being offered.

Oh... That Door!

When I first visited my sister-in-law's house, the door is the one that really caught my attention.

Tell me what you think?

Time flies so fast, we are now on letter O with ABC Wednesday!

Health Care Degrees

The online degrees available from different online college and universities gives working individuals attain their degrees during their days off from work.  Finding the degree  or course that you want is never a problem either.  One of the websites that offer  detailed information about online education is Find Your Education website.  You can search for just about any kind of  online degree that you are looking for.  

In my own personal opinion, I think that the most in-demand  course these days is something to do with the medical field such as nursing, medical assistants, pharmacists and such.  You can get online degree program in health care administration at your own convenient time.  If you are having a hard time deciding which college you want to enroll, check out the National Center For Education Statistics College Navigator through visiting http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator.  Their website  will be a big help in finding the right college for you.

Dark Circles

Do you have those undesirable dark circles around your eyes?  If you want to get rid of it, find out how and click here for more detailed information about the products that you could use to eliminate those undesirable dark circles.  I remember when I was still writing  my thesis, I hardly sleep so I got those  dark circles a lot.  It makes you wish that you can just wash it off and it would be gone but it is hard to remove it.  You have to use the right kind of product in eliminating it.

Home Invasion

The sparrows at our backyard love this bird house that my sister-in-law Chris made and gave to us a couple of years ago. I put it in one of the branches of our crab apple tree and the pretty birds love to use it.

I was stalking the babies of the sparrows that were  inside the bird's house and one of the bravest among the four popped his head on the hole.

While I was taking pictures, the Mom on the  nearby branch was freaking out.

Sorry Mommy, this stalker wouldn't stop flashing lights lol.

I don't want to miss this opportunity so I apologize Momma Sparrow.

Your baby is so brave!  I'll leave you alone now.

On Weight Loss

Have you heard about the OxyElite Pro weight loss supplement?  According to the article I read, this product help you burn fat, boost your metabolism,  and define your muscle mass.  The first quarter of the year is over and I hope that you are keeping up with your goal on losing weight.  As for my goal of losing my tummy fat, I think I have lost two pounds and that was it.  I haven't doing my workout lately.  How about you?

Save Money for College through Upromise

When I was still working back in my country, I never get to really browse the Internet because I was always busy.  When I came here and  become a  stay-at-home-mom for  6 years now, it  gave me the opportunity to explore  the online possibilities that I could do to contribute for my family.  I earn a little bit through blogging and I also find  ways on how we can save  on our purchases.  

My husband and I have been members of Upromise for more than three years now and I can say that I am very happy not only because i find great deals in their website but we also earn some savings for our two children.  Last December, I tied up our daughter's 529 to my account in Upromise and it is now building up.

 Upromise is a website where you can join for free and the possibilities of  saving is endless.  You can   save money for college  for your kids when you  do your  shopping with them.  They also have affiliate  companies like e-Rewards where you can take  surveys and earn some  cash and then you can transfer it to your Upromise account.  I love this website because you get  so many ways to earn and save.  Last Christmas, we did our online shopping with them and I got a good amount of cash back from it.  

If you are a coupon Mommy like me, you would want to check them out or you can   click here for coupons.  They have  different kinds of coupons from different merchants.  You might say that it's not much that you can save but as time goes by, you will  eventually end up in a good chunk of money for your kids.  

Lovely Bracelet

Chamilia bracelets is one of the  most charming and gorgeous   bling I have found online, no wonder  it's a little pricey.  For those who love to wear  beautiful bracelets such as the one below, you should check out the link I have provided above.  You will be in awe with their selection.

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Get Your Taxes Back!

If you're into gambling, you are probably aware of the large taxes imposed upon those that get lucky.  The more you win, the more the IRS benefits.  There are tax write-offs and incentives for so many things, but those who hit it big have no place to hide, or do they?  Even if you're an international visitor, the IRS withholds thirty percent of your winnings.  You don't have to stand back and let them redistribute such a large chunk of your luck, after all,  you certainly don't get compensated when you lose, regardless of how large the sum of money.

The professionals at casiontaxrebate.com have helped many with their casino tax refunds and they can help you too.  In fact, they are so sure they can help, they back their performance with a "no refund, no fee" guarantee.  Just think what you could do with the extra cash obtained from one of their casino tax rebates.  There are laws that protect foreigners from the Internal Revenue Service of the United States, but you need to take action to make these laws work for you.  These gambling tax refunds are perfectly legal and relatively quick and easy to get.  To find out more, simply click on one of the helpful links above.

Tulips, Daffodils, and Hyacinth

After closing the deal of our upcoming project to the contractor that we hired, we went to the store to get some groceries. I pass by a section where there's plenty of Spring flowers for sale. I can't pass up the opportunity so I took a couple of shots.

Am sure other people will think that I am a nut for taking pictures of everything lol. I don't care though, as long as I can blog about it, it's okay.

Hope everyone had a good Easter celebration.  Ours was okay, it wasn't as merry as  last year as we are all worried about my brother -in-law's surgery tomorrow.  I pray that God will be in Dave's side tomorrow.  Please pray for him.

Premium Metal Products for Kitchen and Home

The enclume pot racks website is a very good source of premium metal products  for your kitchen and home.  They have different kinds of enclume potracks including hanging, free standing, and  wall mounted pot racks.  I personally like the hanging ones as they  look very elegant.  Hanging pot racks is great if you have  beautiful  pots to hang especially if you have vintage collection.  

The free standing  enclume pot rack is a good one too, you can put all your  decorative collection of cookware.  This however wouldn't be advisable for a family like us who has two active kids because the whole thing will collapse every time they are in the mood to play lol. If you guys need a  pot rack to organize your cookware, just visit the above mentioned website through the links provided.  They have  huge selection that you can see. 

Buffalo Skin

Sombody gave this buffalo skin to my brother-in-law Dave.

It must be a very big buffalo as the skin was so huge.

I feel bad for the buffalo though. I don't know what my BIL would do with this.


Can you please say a little prayer for my brother-in-law? He will be having a surgery for his stomach cancer this Monday. Thank you!

Outdoor Furnitures

Spring here  in our end is really wet.  It has been raining  since last week and the temperature is cold too.   Can't wait till the warm weather is in full blast so we could enjoy sitting out and do some gardening.  I know some of you can't wait to sit in your  Adirondack chairs outside the patio, am I right?  Hosting a barbecue gathering inside your backyard is  one of the most popular summer activities of  every household.

Our favorite  place to go to during summer is the state park nearby our place.  It has  picnic tables and park benches that  families can use during outing.  A lot of people go there because you can swim at the lake and catch fish.  Ahhh it should be so nice to finally be out there and fully enjoy the  summer fun.

Anyhow, if you are planning to buy some outdoor furniture for your patio, take a look at the  site furnishings at Terra Bound Solutions.  They have so many selection of outdoor furniture at their site.  Their Adirondack chairs is made from a recycled plastic such as  milk jugs.  So if you want to contribute in taking care of mother earth, this kind of products are a good choice.

Real Money

We went to the  contractor that will build our front porch and closed our deal today.  We paid 5k as initial payment,  oh man that was painful.  When they start the construction, we will 5k again and at the middle of the construction, another 5k, and the rest will be paid upon completion of the project. It did not occur to me that building a new porch will cost this much  wahhh.  

I wish that I know how to play casino, maybe I'd be lucky and win if I play in one of the   top online casino real money game hehehe.  Kidding aside, if you guys are into  playing slot machines online, please check out bestonlineslotsrealmoney.com.  Best Online Slots for Real Money offers an editorial review of the top voted list of casino places for 2011.  

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Reflection

I took a picture of our family reflection in front of Fashion Bug store last Sunday.  I like how the lighting inside merged with the  outside reflection.

Zoloft Side Effect

If you or anyone you know have taken the prescription drug  called zoloft, you should be aware of its harmful side effect.  You can learn more about the zoloft lawsuit at  Newsome Law Firm to see how you can  file for a  claim if you are experiencing some side effects by using the  said medication.

Random Nature Shots

These are just random shots that I took when we went to the park for a short time yesterday.  

Nothing special, they just fancied my eyes so click, click.  The second shot interested me as those metal thing are  already buried in the  tree.

As I have said, nothing special, just ordinary sight that made my day.  Do you have those moments?

Skateboarding

If skateboarding is one of your favorite hobby during warm weather, you might be interested to learn how to build a skateboard. You can learn how to do it by buying the complete set that you need online or you can have it build to however you like it.  This online store has everything that you need for skateboarding so check it out.

Automotive Solution

Do you have an auto warranty that is going to expire soon?  To find a protection and service to your vehicle,  visit Fidelity Automotive Solution.  They offer different auto warranties and extended vehicle warranty.  Hubby and I were talking about how our car insurance  will go up when one of our kids starts driving.  I know that it is still far from happening but  stuff like that always cross our minds.  Sometimes hubby and I laugh at each other because we  talk about things that we shouldn't be worrying about.

When we bought our  our truck, we though about getting us a used car warranty but then we never get to it.  So when  the engine of that said truck broke down, we had to shell out some cash out of our  pocket to buy a new engine.  It was painful in our budget but what can you do, it's a part of  being a vehicle owner.  Roadside assistance is available 24/7 with the vehicle warranties offered by the above mentioned company.  You can get your  extended auto warranty and other automotive warranty price quote for free through filling out their online  form.  Check it out!

Feather

Took these shots when we went  to visit  my husband's aunt months ago.  The kids had so much fun exploring the creek and the woods.

Swollen Gum

I feel so bad for my father-in-law when we visited him today. His right jew is so swollen because of his gum that is bothering him since last night. He hasn't visited any dentist for a long time so my brother -in-law made him an appointment to one of the dentist in the area but it is not going to happen till Wednesday. I can tell that he is in agony.

I was going to suggest for him to go to my dentist or to Cincinnati Dentist since he doesn't have one but my BIL already found one for him. Anyhow, if you are looking for a dentist near Cincinnati, the one I mentioned is worth checking out for.  I hope that my FIl could sleep tonight, he said he did not have any sleep last night.

Souvenirs

These are cute souvenirs from Chuck e Cheese.  One of those booths  where you sit, put token in the  slot, and it will take your photo.  I like the design because it looks like a personalized credit card hehehe.

As usual Mr. Burrito was making a face on the photo.

Cute souvenirs isn't it? Would you consider  souvenirs like these as good  Corporate Gift Ideas?  Too personal, I think.

Treatment and Rehabilitation

Parenting is a very complicated  task that we  parents has to do.  We learn  so many new things as the day  passes by.  We can never say that we are experts in parenting as everyday offers us new challenges and learning.    Some of the parents I know told me that the most challenging and  critical part where you really have to be involve is when your children  are becoming teenagers.  Unfortunately, most  teens  doesn't like the idea of the parents being so involved with their  activities because it is now the stage where they become independent and have their own set of peers.  

Nevertheless, we, as parents shouldn't give up  of our obligations to  get involve with them.  This is the stage where they need us the most, they need our guidance and  most importantly need our understanding as they face the most complex stage of their lives.    Some teenagers try  drugs because they  get rebellious with their parents or if  no one seems to care  about them.  There are   teen drug rehab resources and articles that we can read and shared to our kids if they need  help  due to to drug addiction.

Newport Academy offers programs that could help  teens with issues.  You can find help  in adolescent eating disorder treatment and other drug treatment  just in case your kids needs it.  There are also a very good resource that you can read for youth drug abuse prevention.  With the right discipline, guidance, and education about certain stuff to your teen kids, problems can be  avoided.  Visit  the useful links provided on this post for more info.

Fantasy

Do you have a fantasy?  I do!  Sometimes my mind is  being naughty and thinking of things that I could  do to pull a prank to my husband.  One of which is wearing a   sexy french maid lingerie on our  anniversary while making  his favorite  dish lol.  I bet my husband would think that I am out of my mind if he see me wearing one of these sexy  outfits lol.  How about you, do you have any fantasy? 

Family Sketch

A sketch drawn by Ms. Burrito some weeks ago.  Mommy is the biggest among them all lol.  I think I need to  trim down my tummy fats so  Ms. Burrito would draw  my image a little smaller hahahaha.  Just kidding anak, you did great on this one.

Davidoff Cigars

Good morning everyone.  We visited my  brother-in-law Dave who is diagnosed with a very rare cancer.  He lost a lot of weight already and I feel so terrible  looking at him.  His wife is  in big denial that this is happening but she is trying to face the  fact that Dave has it.  He will be having a surgery next Monday, so please include  my BIL to your prayers guys.  This development will permanently banned Dave from using any cigars.  Davidoff cigars will totally vanished in the list of his favorite things. Be brave Michaele and Dave, we are praying for you!

Bo and Tink + 4!

When we came back here from Korea, my SIL has a female fox terrier named Tinkerbel. Then she bought a male one and they named him Bo. A few months later, Tink got pregnant. I couldn't believe it because Bo was just a pup lol.

Anyhow, above is Tink  a couple of weeks ago when she was due  with her pregnancy.  Below is the  father, Bo.

My SIL thought, she will only  have 1 or 2 pups but no,  Tink gave birth to FOUR!

My SIL put Tink's cage inside her bedroom because she becomes so protective so she growls  at  some of the other dogs.

Here are the cute pups.  They are now one week old!

The Fox Terrier family at my SIL's home.

Lockers for Kids

Do you have  kids lockers at home?  I bet it's nice if you do because organizing the children's  belongings is  a lot easier.  I was browsing at the selection of lockers for kids online and they have so many different kinds.  I like this Toddler Coat Lockers with Bench, Top and Bottom Cubbies. This would be so nice t organize my daughter's stuff especially the shoes.  The price isn't that bad but I think it would be cheaper if you would make it yourself (that is if you know how hahaha).  

Buying children's lockers at KidsLockers Shop would be the easier way to go though instead of building one.  At least when you buy it, it is already ready to use when delivered to your home.  You also get assured of the quality of the craftsmanship when  it is bought at a dealer/manufacturer.  I wish I know how to do carpentry like those women I see on TV where they can build stuff like  these lockers.  since I  have no skills in doing so, my only option is to buy (if there's money hahaha).   If you guys are looking for lockers for your tots, visit the site I have mentioned above and you will see different styles and design of lockers for kids.

Contagious

Not a disease but good laughs!  

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Funny Quotes

One of the many traits that   I love about my husband is his  humor.  He always made me laugh with his jokes and funny gestures.  Ain't it nice to be with people  who turns black into a colorful moment?  Sometimes you would laugh when you open your  inbox and receive some funny quotes from friends.  I found the  best funny quotes site where you can ready  funny stuff such as the one below.

 "A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he's finished." Zsa Zsa Gabor

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Another M that I would like to share to ABC Wednesday is the active volcano that you can find in the Southern part of  Luzon in the Philippines.  It's the region where I came from.  Here's the Mayon volcano.