Balloon Ballerina

What do you see in the shadow? I see a ballerina striking a pose.

Happy new year everyone!
Shadow Shot

Spread Betting

If you want to explore in financial  investment, check out the spread betting at Financial Spread Betting website.  They can  show you how to do through the step by step guide.  It must be nice if you have some lump sum of money to invest.

Crafts

Some of the craft ornaments that my burritos made when we had some special moment with Santa at H&R Block.

Link your favorite color with me through Color Connection every Friday!

Blue Monday

Mommy Moments

Design and Theme

I decided to change the them e and layout of one of my husband's blog.  I made it into my photography site.  I am glad because it helps to catch the attention of Google, it has now   a PR2 blog, yay!  If you are planning to have a good design for your site, check the web design essex, they have   beautiful and professional designs.

Across the Twigs

Photos were taken a couple of days before Christmas.

We had a little bit of snow today but  not enough to  get thick accumulation.  We are in 24 degrees  right now, sooooo cold!
Sky Watch Friday

Hot Tub Systems

My husband took the kids to my father-in-law's house today to give me time to do my stuff. Well, I was able to make progress ding the puzzle that we started a couple of days ago. When they came back, they helped me finished it. Wow, it was tough, 500 puzzle pieces that are smaller pieces is a pain to put together to. But after we got done with it, we were all satisfied of our hard work put into it. We will be framing this and hang it in our family room to remind us how we love doing puzzles. I can't remember who gave this four boxes of puzzles to the kids for Christmas but this more for adults than for the kids.

But anyhow, some of you might be having your vacation from work still and having some relaxation with mineral spa. Some might have visited a spa salon or some of you has a natural hot tub which you use for a relaxing time for yourself. It must be nice to have a hot tub at your home because you can just use it anytime you want to without spending a dime. All you have to spend to is buying the natural hot tub chemicals to maintain your natural hot tub.

I am planning to use my foot spa anytime soon before the end of this year. I haven't tried it yet but I think I could treat my feet for some foot spa treatment. It really needs it (according to my daughter lol). Well, I must admit, I haven't paid much attention to myself. Who cares anyway, I am always at home and no one sees my foot lol. But as you all know, my daughter is very conscious about physical looks even if she is just 6 years old.

Raining Cats and Dogs

It's been raining cats and dogs over here   the whole day.   We brought our son to the doctor because he was complaining of a tummy ache.  He hasn't been feeling good for few days now.  Anyhow, the doctor  did not give him any meds, she just told us that this kind of  condition, you just have to wait till it's course is done.  She  told us to just keep him hydrated which we  are doing already.  I hope that you are having a nice weather on your side of the world.

Watery Wednesday

Supplements

I felt so bad for my sister-in-law who recently lost her husband. We visited them one time when my BIl was still alive and she said that she was having hot flashes because she is undergoing menopause stage. See I did not know that menopause can cause hot flashes so now I do because of what she told me. I can't even imagine what she is going through with all the ordeal she has been and still going through after my BIL's passing. But it's part of life that we can never run away from. Everyone of us will go to that final moment, in our due time. All we can do is take care of our health I guess to prolong our life but even then, we never knew what is going to happen. Only the almighty God knows what and when is our due time to go.

I remember when I was in high school I was diagnosed with a toxic goiter. I went to the hospital and the doctor gave me this medication which I found so yucky in taste but I had to take it or else, the goiter will grow big. I took some more medication when I was in college and thanks to God, the said goiter went away. The doctor said that I have an Iodine deficiency I think it's because I never liked eating foods that are high in iodine. But I learned my lesson and thankful that I got away with the health condition that could have affected my ability to bear children. I know that Someone from up there is watching me.

If you have a low thyroid and need some supplements, you can check out Healthy Choice Naturals website. They have different kinds of supplements like Resveratrol and many other supplements that you can buy.

Painting company

We went to the store today and bought some stuff. We are planning to organize the basement and put all our exercise equipment in place. We are also planning to repaint the walls because the kids did some writings in and we want to make it clean by repainting it. We do not need a drywall repair but we definitely need to repaint the walls. 

 My husband put together the padding that we bought when we arrived home and I think he would place the equipment in place tomorrow. I am glad that he is doing that because I am starting to get tired of our messy basement, the equipment are scattered. Hubby and I are DIYers so we don't hire anyone to do the painting of our home. We did all the painting by ourselves when we renovate the house before we moved in. There are some painting company' in our area but with the help of my husband's family, we did not have to hire one. We did hire a company to built us a new front porch though. It's a big project that my husband can not handle himself so we hired a company to do it.

If you are looking for a painting company to do the job for you, check out the World Painting Company. They offer services on both commercial painting and residential painting jobs. They offer different kinds of painting services, they can do it all when it comes to painting job. So check them out and request for a quote if you need a painting services. Professional painting job is always better than doing it yourself because they are expert in doing it but for us, we will just do it ourselves, it's cheaper. Visit any of the links to visit the site and check out their services.

Party Supplies

Time really fly by so fast, isn't it? The year 2011 is almost gone, only four more days to go and it's over. A new year will come and offer us new challenges to tackle, new projects to do, and new goals to fulfill. I did not get to achieve my goal for this year but we have some exciting adventure as a family. I am proud to say that the time I spend teaching my son at home is getting a very good progress. I think that he will be ready for school next year.

But anyhow, our son's birthday is coming up in two more weeks. I am not certain if we are going to host a little get together for him or not. I have to talk to my husband about it, maybe he will agree for us to just go in the church, buy a cake, and just celebrate at home with just us. For the past years, we always host a small birthday party for both of them for our friends and family to enjoy with us. This year, I am thinking of just celebrating it without a party.

Although, I am not looking forward to hosting a party, I am still looking at party supplies available at Zurchers. They have discounted party supplies like ladybug birthday party supplies, mario party supplies, monkey birthday party supplies, and many more party themes. So if you are looking for the perfect theme for your child's birthday, try the one I mentioned through visiting any of the links I have provided in this post. Everything that you need for your party is available for a very low price. They also offer custom birthday kits, baby shower supplies, and other themed parties and events. You won't be disappointed, you'll surely find what you are looking for.

X-Mas

This is the school where I graduated both my undergraduate and graduate degree.  This is also the place where I work for five years before I migrated here in the States.  Divine Word College of Legazpi is just one of the many schools that is being run/manage by SVD (Societas Virbi Divini) priests or Society of Divine Word.  It's a  Catholic school  and a private one, I was  able to attend this school   because I got lucky to be admitted in their  student assistance scholarship.  Part of our tuition fee is free (21 units) and we have to pay for our  miscellaneous fees.  

But anyhow, when I visited it after   several years of being away, the school looked different  because it was newly painted.  As a catholic school, every student is required to take 6 Theology subjects.  The thing that I will never forget about  Theology class is the way one of my professor   abbreviate's Christ, Christian, or Christmas.  He always wrote Xt for Christ, X-tian for Christian, and X-mas for Christmas.  For me it was ok  then  because  I can write it quickly when taking down notes  but for some, they find it  wrong to use X in exchange of Chri.  What do you think? Do you write X-mas   instead of  writing  Christmas?

ABC Wednesday

Employee Manuals

If you are part of a workforce, am sure that you are familiar with your company's employee manual. I honestly can remember if we were given an employee handbook when I started working in school some years ago but I am guessing that we were. Anyhow, for those company who are just starting and wants to make their own, you can see an employee handbook sample at HRIT Inc. Having an employee handbook is a great thing for a company to clearly laid their policies so that it would be transparent to every employee that you have. If you do not want the sample that is available at the said site, they ca help you write your own employee manual.

I remember when we were revising the existing student handbook of our school, our office was the one in-charge with it. My boss did the editing of the texts and I did the encoding of the whole manuscript. It took us months before it got finalized and finally printed. It was a tiring project but I have learned a lot. I think, I almost memorize every page of the student handbook hahaha.

Being a stay at home is the best thing but sometimes, I miss working. am glad that I can still do some work at home, thanks to the online opportunities because my brain is still running and working good. But anyhow, if you need some help with your company's employee manual, just visit the site mentioned above because they have written sample at their website that you can pattern your own. You can also avail their free lessons and advice on key management topics. You can either choose custom software or the retail software, they are both available at HRIT Inc. Get yours now by visiting t any of the links above.

Tactical Gear

During my husband's last tour in the land of the morning calm, he was not very fond of the exercise week that they have to do every year. I feel bad when he did it for the last time because he got the pepper spray all over his face and some went to his eyes. I felt that agony he was in but he never complained about it. He went right back to work after their exercise. I have seen some of the guys who went home after the exercise but not my husband. That is what he is, he would take every pain that he could. He is never a whiner when it comes to physical activities and I am so proud of him for that. I am glad that he doesn't have to undergo with those stuff again.

For those who are still in the service, I am sure that there would be more tactical clothing and under armour tactical that you will use during your time in the military. I remember when my husband has to buy new uniform, they would receive their uniform allowance and he used to buy it online. If you are serving the Air Force, Kellac .com sell air force uniforms and other accessories so if you ever need new sets of uniforms, just check them out through the links provided in this post.

Hubby and I watched the news a couple of days ago and glad that the troops from Iraq came back to the homeland already. It's a very nice Christmas gifts for the service men and for their families. At least now, they won't have to worry about their safety from foreign country. My husband was never sent to Iraq but I fee for the fear of the families whose family members were sent over there. Gald that it;;'s over now.

Military Accessories

It's been a year since my husband retired from the service and I can tell that he misses it sometimes. He got used to working most of the time and now that he he is attending school, he gets bored sometimes. He wants to always go somewhere and do stuff. I remember during the first couple of months from his retirement, he was always feeling irritated, I guess he was feeling stressed of what is going to happen outside military life. But now that he is used to the lifestyle that we have without the Navy, he is fine. He is actually enjoying every minute of his retirement because he get to spend quality time with us. That's one thing I am glad about it too, that he did not go back to work right away after he retired. At least now that he is attending school, he has so a lot of time for us. We got to bond as a family without worrying about job stuff.

He has a couple of military backpacks here that I want to send to my brother. I think my brother would love to use this when he goes to school. My husband is glad that he doesn't have to wear his military uniform anymore. I think that wearing it every weekdays for twenty years makes him get tired of it. But he is a proud vet, he love all the experiences that he had in the military. IT helped him a lot to become a better person that he is now. If you or someone in your family are still in the service, we salute and thank you for your sacrifices!

On the other note, you can find military backpacks and other military accessories at Warning Products website. This online store carries emergency equipment and safety supply so if you need some of the things I mentioned, just browse their site through the links I have provided in this post.

Low Carb Food

Hello there everyone, are still full from those Christmas feats you've eaten? I bet that some of you might have skipped their healthy meal plans for a while just for the sake of the holiday. Don't fret about it, just go back to your normal low calorie food after the holiday and you will be fine. Sometimes I find it funny that a lot of people write down their new year's resolution about losing weight but then in the middle of the year, they have already forgotten about it. That's one reason why I don't make new year's resolution, I just do whatever I can to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

You can still indulge in eating food that you like as long as it doesn't contain too much carb that can affect your health diet. Linda's Diet Delite is an online store that offers low carb food such as healthy muffins and other diet foods, sugar free foods, and gluten free foods. They also offer some supplement that you can take. The trim slim muffins looks so delicious and the price is not that much so if you want to indulge in something sweet, this one is perfect..

How would you like to thin out without sacrificing a lot with food? I think that you would like the selection of foods at Linda's Diet Delite. The advantage of it is, you get to eat the food that you like and you don't have to worry about gaining weight as they are prepared to fit your healthy lifestyle. So start your new year with the right kind of food to eat for a healthier you all through out your life. It is hard to get sick these days you know, the economy is down and medical bills are certainly high so it's better to watch out what we eat.

Season's Greetings

After we spend some time at my FIL after the mass last night, we went to the "Millionaire Acres" and looked at the lights.

I think Santa got tired and having a little rest!

Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow
Orange Tuesday

Water Filter

If there is one that we failed to get this year is the water filter system. We still buy bottled water for our drinking water. We used to have a good water flowing from our refrigerator but for some reason, it is now getting so little so we are just buying bottle water. Hubby tried to replace the filter at the refrigerator but it didn't seem to help the problem. I was browsing online for the best water filter and found the alkaline water machine at Alkaline Water Plus. They have provided a very compelling article why you should get an alkaline water machine.

I grew up drinking water from a natural resources so I am used to drinking water everyday. Although I got used to drinking iced tea, I still prefer drinking plain water during meals. I firmly believe that water is the most healthy liquid that you can drink. I am not against about drinking soda but to drink it as a main source of your liquid intake is very wrong. It can make you really fat and it's not really healthy as it contains fattening ingredients that can cause some ailments.

How about you, do you drink water or you are a soda drinker most of the time? I always tell my kids that they need to drink water everyday especially during summer days. We seldom buy pop or soda at home so the kids either drink tea or water. The only time they drink soda is when they visit their Pap and I wasn't there to watch them. Sometimes, when I am with them, they ask me if they can have some so I would let them. It is better to practice your kids in doing the right things wile they are young. It is also important that we show them what is right, whatever they see us doing, they would follow it.

Pool Equipment & Accessories

If you have one of those above ground pools, you are in luck because there is a pool closing sale going on at PC Pools website. You can get a really discounted price for the above ground pool liners plus a free shipping deal. Ain't that a steal? December is really a good month to shop for things that you need because a lot of businesses really give their customers some amazing deals on different products. You can check out the above ground pool liners at PC Pools and see how much you can save compared to buying it during summer time or any other season. You can save from 30 to 50 percent on Arctic pool covers and all above ground pools so if you want to enjoy some big savings for your pool supplies, now is the time to buy them.

My sister in law has an above ground pools and it's advantageous for the whole family because we live so close to them and we always swim there during summer days. It is nice to own a swimming pool in your own backyard because you can just swim anytime you want to during warm days. It is a great amenity o have especially if you have kids because they love water. The only downside of owning one is the maintenance but according to my SIL, it doesn't cost that much to maintain an above ground pool. This year's summer, we spent swimming at my brother i law's swimming pool. They live far from us but we chose to go there because my husband also practice shooting his rifle. He was planning to go hunting this year but then he lost the heart when my BIL Dave died of cancer. The two of them were planning to go hunting but it was never realized till he passed.

Embedded Applications

Before I have know blogging, I have no idea on how to use text with embedded content in it. Thanks to blogging as I have learned a few codes here and there. I am still learning as I continue this journey in blogging world and I am glad that I have tried this addicting hobby because I have learned several things that I have never learned in school. That's why part of my brain is telling me sometimes "Why did you take Commerce? You should have take computer science instead." But hey, it is not the end of the world so I am fine with what I have learned through reading some articles online.

On the other note, when it comes to building the future, you can depend on Fastwel for embedded single board computer. They offer embedded modules, industrial PC's, system and customization, embedded flash storage and many more. They have so many programs being offered for those who are computer savvy. You will be able to learn the systematic process for embedded single board computer or build a pc 104 for that matter. I admire people who are very knowledgeable with computer stuff w because I am one of those people who rely in easy and simple steps in order to understand a program. I have a hard time understanding complicated applications and programs in the computer.

So for those of you who still wants to advance your skills and know-how with computer related stuff, Fastwel can be your best partner for that. You can check out their products and services being offered through visiting any of the useful links provided in this post. For me, I don't think I will be able to handle those complicated applications lol. I am a novice when it comes to codes and other stuff on the computer.

Beauty Supplies

Do you have discontinued beauty products that you used to buy but it's not offered in the market? You may check it out at the beauty supply warehouse or simply visit Discontinued Beauty Supply website through visiting the links provided in this post. You can find just about any beauty products that was discontinued in the market such as discontinued hair products and other beauty products that you might know. But wait, they do not supply only those discontinued ones but they also add new products everyday to satisfy their customers in finding the right beauty product that they are looking for.

I am not much into cosmetic product like make up and other cosmetic stuff that you put in your face but I am very fond of perfumes. As you can see in the photos in my blogs, I don't really wear make up unless we are doing some kind of dress up game at home. I do however use lotion for my skin and that's about it. How about you, what is beauty regimen? I adore women who knows how to put make up that really accentuate their beauty. I guess it is just part of a daily routine to some women. Some might not be comfortable going out with it but for me, what you see is what you get lol.

But anyhow, if you ever need a supply of beauty products for your salon, try visiting the online company that I have mentioned above. You can even send them email if you can not find a product that you are looking for and they will try to get it for you.

This reminds me of a high school friend I have that is working in a salon. When we visited the Philippines a couple of years ago, she was working at a salon that we visited.

Travel nursing jobs at oanursetravel.com

If I am a nurse and I am single, I would prefer assignment of a travel nurse. You can do your job and travel as well, isn't that awesome? There are travel nursing companies like On Assignment that can help you find a job in any place that you want around the States. On Assignment is one of the leading travel nurse companies that really strive their best to find you the best job that would fit your needs. So if you want a life changing job being a travel nurse, you can trust them in finding you a good one.

It must be nice to be presented with an array of selection of travel rn jobs and then choose the one that you really want to go to and work. Over here in America, job opportunity is endless especially if you are in the medical related field of work. The demand for the job is high so you will never run out of job opportunity to apply to. Then, companies like On Assignment makes it easier for job seekers to find the right job that they want by providing them information and extra hands to look for a the right assignment.

How I wish that this kind of system is available in my home country, so that the skilled workers there don't have to leave the country and serve other people. right now, there are so many Filipinos that work overseas because the job opportunities in the Philippines is very scarce. It is also advantageous, salary-wise, because the salary you get in working 8 hours a day in the Philippines is very small compared to the hourly rate here in the States or in other country. I remember my monthly salary working in school back then is very small compared to what I earn working a home here. It stinks but its the reality!

Conveyor Belts

If you are looking for a quality material handling conveyors, you should check out the conveyor belts available at Redline System Inc. Belt conveyors is one of the many type of conveyors that the said company provides. Redline is a family owned company that specializes in making high quality conveyors for maximum industrial strength in moving heavy materials.

This reminds me of Korea a lot because near the base where we were living before, they were building a humongous structure beside the military base and my son love to watch as the big cranes and other construction materials are moving up and down. He is so fascinated with those big construction equipment. Upon reading the article about conveyor at the above mentioned site, I know now what major part of those machines makes it move varying materials. 

 Technology really makes everything easier isn't it? Imagine if those big buildings are being built manually, it would take months and months for it to complete but with the presence of heavy equipment with high tech gadgets, it is so much easier and faster. Anyhow, just visit any of the links above to find out the full details on the services offered by Redline.

Pistols & Rifles

When we went to the ultimate outfitter store a couple of weeks ago, my husband made a last walk at the part of the store where all them guns are displayed. He showed us these antique guns and other kinds of guns in the store. I like them small ones, it look like it's very easy to fire them hehehe. I haven't got the courage to fire a gun yet even if I see my husband test our gun several times. The experience I witnessed during my childhood when my sister was accidentally shot and almost died gave me chills every time I see someone shooting.

I mean, I am okay looking at guns like the Colt pistols or

Glock pistols but I am nervous every time I see someone firing it. On TV it is alright, I ca watch it but to really see it for real, it's a different story. Hubby likes watching the American Guns show on TV and he got me addicted watching it too. By watching the show, I am learning different kinds of guns  , we also see how they are being made. It's actually fun to watch it because it is entertaining. If you are planning to buy Rock river arms or some of the above mentioned guns, try visiting Shooter's Station online. You can find different kinds from this website.

Putting

Our one neighbor is a golf fanatic. Him and his wife goes to the golf course near our area and play there. Now that his wife gained a little weight though, she doesn't play anymore. They had a garage sale this summer and they sold a lot of golf paraphernalia including shoes, clubs, golf bag, ball markers, and more. I called my SIL on the phone when i saw them because my SIL also plays golf. They came and bought some.

But anyhow, whenever our neighbor is talking about golf, it reminds my husband of his experience in golf when he was still in the service. He said that golf is a stressful game for him lol. Me on the other hand, I find it relaxing to watch golfer on TV, I think it's a fun thing to do if you know the name of the game like face putting, how to putt, and all that stuff that you need to learn about golf. You can learn these things by watching the step by step videos at Face on Putting website. I personally think that it's a very nice of the people who put together these videos because one can learn some techniques about golf.

If you want to learn about golf, read the putter review and other information that is available at the above mentioned website. The site also explains thoroughly the importance of putting. By visiting the site and watching their videos and reading their articles, you would be able to grasp what face putting is and all the other stuff about golf. So are you ready to learn how to play golf now? Try visiting the website through any of the links above that I provided. If you want to have better results, try something different, try Face on Putting.

Supply Chain Consulting

When I was attending my graduate program, we were exploring the different scenarios about chain consulting and the system of supply and demand. Looking back now, I wish that I could have took a different degree and not a business one because it is not really in need over here. When I was in college, the easiest degree where I can get a job is the commerce one that's why I took it. Then I decided to further it by taking Financial Management in Graduate school.

You'll be surprised to know that we did not go through logistics consulting during my graduate program. We did learn a little bit about the profitability assessment but never touched the supply chain system of businesses. I was reading about all these stuff at Establish, a management consultants firm specializing in supply and demand chain. If your company is in need of supply chain consultants, check out the above mentioned website, they have a huge list of consultants. Establish is a huge supply chain management consultant firm that provides information on supply chain strategy, distribution and logistics strategy, supply and demand on transportation, warehousing, manufacturing engineering, sourcing and procurement and many other services that you need with your business.

You can hire Establish to evaluate your organization's productivity and performance, cost efficiency, and other factors that affect the flow of your company's performance.So if you want to start the new year with a good start, check pout Establish and have them help you build a good demand and supply system for your business. Establish is a great help for big corporations who need some extra resources in analyzing their strength and weaknesses in order to figure out what is best for the company or corporation. Just visit any of the links above for more details.

Sprays

My husband and I were watching the news on TV the other night and we have learned how many robberies occurred at the parking lot of the mall we went to in Pittsburgh. It's scary how thieves can be so aggressive during the holidays. It makes you want to buy OC spray and bring it whenever you go out somewhere in order to protect yourself from harm with these bad guys.

The mace spray is also good especially if you are traveling alone because you can grab it anytime somebody tried to attack you. The situation of safety these days is very alarming, you never know what the bad guys are thinking when you are walking around. You have to be very vigilant of what is happening around you to make sure that you won't get harm by anyone.

You can buy pepper spray or mace at Sabre store online. This company has been making grown up men cry since 1975. I remember when my husband underwent the training at the base, he came home with a very red face because they were sprayed with pepper spray. He said that a lot of guys cried and couldn't take the heat of the pepper spray.

Believe It

I thought this was a striking  display.  You'll see this at the  Macy's entrance at Robinson Mall.


Ruby Tuesday

The Cars of Today

When it comes to quality automobiles, one need not look any further than the top brands from Europe.  Ever since I was a child, I've always been fascinated by the sleek stylish look of the sports cars produced in Italy and Germany.  I think many have dreamed of being the proud owner of an awe inspiring sports care, but like myself, have simply been unable to afford the high price tag that accompanies these automotive masterpieces.  

Your dream can become a reality with an exciting search at auto usate milano.  Now you can drive the car of your dreams without cashing in your life savings.  Just take a look at the amazing selection of beautiful, high quality, used cars at vendita auto usate  or compro auto usate.  The user-friendly format of this online shopping experience makes finding your dream car fun and exciting.  With such a huge assortment of great cars available, deciding which one to buy is the toughest part.  The biggest names in the automotive industry can be found with just a click of your mouse.  Famous names like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, BMW, Audi, and even Bentley are sitting on the lot, waiting for a test drive. 

This company is a family owned so they really take care of their client just like their own family member. That's the advantage that you can get  from them  compared to other auto dealers who only cares for the  commission that they would get out of the sale that they  will make from you. To find out more about Garage del Parco's products  services, just  visit any of the links I have provided above.  Be smart in making decision on where to buy your dream vehicle.  The feel of a family is a plus and so is the quality of products and services that the company provides.  Check out the cars of today at Garage del Parco.

Cell Phone Boosters

When my husband and I went to Mona PA we dropped by at the Beaver Valley Mall after we bought the stuff that we need at the Walmart in that location. My husband bought me a a new case for my cell phone. He was laughing when I was bargaining the price to the store owner. He really did not want to come down to his price but with my persistence, the manager said yes lol. I was glad because now that my cell phone has a cover, I don't worry about it breaking when I accidentally drop it. The cover that we bought is leather and it looks tough so I am confident that it would prevent my cell phone from scratches and stuff.

A couple of days before Christmas, I called my mother and talked to her for a good while. I asked my sister who is attending college in Legazpi to let Mama come to her apartment so we could talk good. The cell phone signal at my mother's place is very poor so whenever I try to call them, I always lost them in the middle of our conversation. How I wish that they could get a cell booster so she doesn't have to travel all the way to my sister's place just to talk to me. I am not sure if there is cell phone signal booster that you can buy there but it would be so nice if they have one.

I found an online store where you can buy cell phone booster at Unwired Signal website. You may browse their selection if you ever need one. They also have different antennas that you can use to strengthen the signal at your workplace or home. Just visit any of the link provided in this post to see their selection.

Spa Accessories

We were relaxing last night at our living room, playing board games and my daughter suddenly notice the dry skin at my heels. She told me that I need to go to a spa to have it removed. I laughed because at her age, she is very observant and conscious about the physical looks. I told her that I will just scrub it myself since I have the spa tub that I redeemed from our bank for rewards last year. All I need is to buy the foot scrub and other stuff to soften the dead skin of my heels. I am actually getting tired of scrubbing this heels of mine but the stubborn callouses just won't go away no matter what I do. It's a part of me that I can't get rid of lol. But that is the reason why I chose the Jet Spa over other rewards because I aimed to get rid of my calluses, I just did not get around to it.

Wish we have a hot tub with a hot tub filter here I can soak up for a while after the holiday rush, it would be nice. I remember when I first arrived here in the States, my SIL has one of those hot tubs at her back yard but they got rid of it. I guess they got tired of replacing the spa chemicals so they decided to get rid of it. If you ever need some of the stuff for your hot tub like spa hot tub covers, try America Spa Mart.

Shining Through the Window

The sunlight  tried to shine through the  window blind.  Merry Christmas everyone!
Shadow Shot

Clothing & Retail Accessories

Now that the big holiday is over, I am sure that most of the stores have an after-Christmas sale so shoppers will be wandering around again tomorrow to scope what is out there to buy for cheap. I am thinking of window shopping for ornaments on sale tomorrow, maybe I could snag some that are on discounted price. I know that Christmas is over but you can always use it for the next years to come. After the holiday is the perfect time to buy all those stuff because you can buy it for cheap.

I bet that most of the store fixtures will be almost empty now because of the Christmas sale that they have made for the last couple of weeks. How about you guy, do you have any plans of taking advantage of the sale that is going on after Christmas? Now, if your plan is to take off the new year with new 'retail display fixtures in your store, there is a perfect place to get all that, just check out the stocks of plastic retail shopping bags and other retail merchandise products at Classic Store Fixtures. They have different kinds of store fixtures like plastic hangers, door hangers, clothing racks, rolling racks, and many more. Don't forget to check out their clearance section as they have lots of things on sale as well.

My husband wants to buy floor mats that we can use under the exercise equipment that we got from friends. We are planning to arrange or organize the basement before the year ends so we would be ready for our "staying fit" goal. We were given 5 more equipment by friends in addition to our three existing ones. I am glad we got these machine because it would help me and my husband and the kids as well to stay fit.

Daycare & Preschool

The main reason why I chose to be a stay at home mom rather than working is that, I want to be there for my kids while they are still young. This is the age where they need parent's attention and care. I believe that at a young age, the presence of a parent is vital to the development of a child both physically and emotionally. I am glad that my husband can provide our needs even if I don't have a job.

However, I do understand the situation of other Moms who are working even if their kids are still small. Over here in the States, there are establishments that takes care of your children if you need someone to take care of your baby. Take for instance if you live in the Pittsburgh area, you have Pittsburgh day care can help you taking care of your kids while you are at work.

Now if you live in Iowa, you can rely on Iowa day care and other pre school centers. To find other Iowa preschool, visit earlyeducationpros.com website. They have a list of pre-school and day care centers of different locations so if you are looking for information about the said subject, they are a good source of information.

I baby sit for a friend's baby for a while but I couldn't continue doing it because I have to concentrate teaching my son at home in preparation of his kindergarten next year. I could have enrolled him in school buty he wasn't ready yet so we did not force him to go to school this year. Besides, I can teach him the things that he need to learn in ore-school anyway. He did a very good progress with our lessons at home, I am sure that he will be ready next school year for kindergarten. That's what I did with my daughter, she never went to pre-school but she is just as smart as other kids who attended pre school.

Wireless Intercom System

We visited my father in law this afternoon and stayed there for a long while. My FIL said that my BIL Rick had just left. He brought in his gifts to Dad which is a new set of telephone system. Remember my previous post about Dad's plan of replacing his telephone? Yeah, my BIL got that for him as a gift and I like what he gave my FIL as it has cool features that the old one did not have like saying the name of the person that is calling. With that feature, you do not have to look at the caller ID who is calling you as you can just listen to the machine and see who's calling.

The said phone set that my BIL gave to Dad has a wireless intercom so even if my FIL is in the garage or at the bedroom upstairs he can still answer a call. I remember when I was still working in school, we are the office that connects parents, teachers, and the students. Our line is always busy especially when there is a big event going on like Intramurals, Foundation Day, and other major student activities like that. Sometimes I miss my job but for the most part, I am thankful that I made the right decision, being with the family and work at home part time.

But anyhow, if you are planning to get a video intercom or any other kinds of intercoms, visit AllIntercoms.com website. They have just about everything that you need when it comes to intercom and other phone setting system. You can shop by price or by categories for the top brands of wireless and intercom to narrow down your search. To visit the site, just click any of the links provided above.

Guinea Pigs

We went at Petco's during our recent trip to Highland Hills in Wheeling WV.  Pet stores are one alternative  for the zoo to visit.  During winter time, we  see to it that the kids  can still enjoy  things by  visiting   establishments such as  Cabela's and pet stores.

Mr. Burrito wants to have a guinea pig pet but we told him that when he is older enough to take care of it, he can have one.

Have a  merry Christmas to each and everyone of you!
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Pimp Your Work Station

This post brought to you by Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you read the previous post I  posted at my other blog about the Pimp My Cube Contest?  If not, you still have   a  full week to make a video and  submit it to the said contest and have a chance to win of the fabulous prize which will be a  makeover of your working place.  The prizes includes three  choices, you can either have  a new high end computer system, new desk, chair, and decorations, or you can get a new entertainment package with high end stereo, espresso machine and more.  The grand prize  amount total is $1,200.00 so what are you waiting for,  make your video containing the reason why  do you want your cubicle to be pimped.  

According to the information I read, no one has  submitted a video yet so your chance of winning is big.  Once you have uploaded your  video,  ask your friends and family to vote for your entry and that's it.  The judges will select the winner  based on their set criteria.  Behold, prizes is  not only for the  entrants, a member  of the site will also have a chance to  win a $200 gift card, so if you register at their site, you also have a chance to win.   Good luck!

Used MRI Equipment

If you have a business that is related to providing medical services and just recently closed, you can sell you used medical equipment such as used cath lab, used mri equipment, used c-arm, and many other equipment at Chicago MedX. You can also buy various refurbished medical imaging equipment at the said establishment. With the technology constantly upgrading, you will need some top grade medical equipment that you can use in providing your client accurate result for their health condition. Chicago Medical Exchange provides high quality equipment that you can buy for a fair price.

Those kind of medical equipment are the ones that are needed by the hospitals in the remote areas of my country. I can still remember the hospital at my town, they can't even do even a not so complicated procedure because they do not have the right equipment to do the operation. Most of the people there goes to the regional hospital just to get proper medical attention. For those that can't afford the high cost, they just deal with the pain and accept the fact that it's the end of the line because of the lack of funding. It's a shame but it's the reality that always scares me whenever I think of my family back home.

Prescription Assistance

We received the medical bill of our daughter when we took her to the doctor for her stye. Prescription nowadays cost too much. I mean we bought the medicine they prescribed but the medical bill for the visit cost too much, whew! Good thing is, we have a good medical insurance coverage which covered most of the bill but if we did not, we could have billed that much.

If you are looking for a place where you get an access to discount prescription drugs, you may want to visit Rx Access website. They provide information and useful resources for the prescription assistance programs. It's a great website if you are looking for an rx help because you can find different kinds of information that you need for prescription assistance programs and discount prescription drugs. The good thing about this program is that, whenever you qualify, you can get your prescription drugs for almost free. What a great way to save and get your brand name prescription medication that you couldn't get with your regular plan.

People here in America is well taken care of by the government. In the country where I cam from, it is so hard to get medical services if you do not have the resources to pay for the services. There is no government assistance or any resources such as the programs being offered by RX Access. Medical insurance is not really a mandatory thing there so you will pay everything if you do not have a Philhealth or any other medical plans. Usually, the people that are employed are the only ones with this kind of plans. You can buy your own but for most people, it is just a waste and never bother to get one. I used to have it when I was still working but gave up my membership when I left. All those contributions I did was wasted as I have never used it.

Fencing

Aside from privacy, we built a fence around our home in order to contain our dog inside. Our pets can run around inside the fence without us worrying that they would run of. The only concern we have now is the cat from our neighbor. He sometimes jumped inside the fence and haunt our rabbit. One time, he tried to attack our bunny but luckily we were outside and we got to stop the cat from causing harm to our bunny. The cat did not want to leave actually but sprayed him with water and that was when he took off off. It is really nice to have a fence around your property.

If you own a horse, you have to have a fence around your property too. It would ensure a secure place for them and for you as well. A horse fence is necessary so if you ever need someone to do it for you, you can contact BuckleyFence.com and see how you can hire them to do the job for you. Buckley Fence, LLC provides horse fencing that are long lasting and maintenance free. To find out more details about their services, please visit any of the useful link I have provided above.

Grand Cypress Resort

Just a quick snap I took during our getaway in Orlando Florida.  An entrance to the Grand Cypress Resort.  Did I capture a rainbow or it is just an illusion of my eye lol?!
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Paper Supplies

We did our last shopping trip yesterday, it would be our last spending trip this year. Christmas time is a great holiday if we would concentrate on what the true essence of the holiday really is but we are living in a world where material things matters. I miss the times when my family would cook a simple meal during Christmas time , sing some songs, and eat and we were all merry. These days, holidays causes me stress, if only we could celebrate the holiday with too much spending, it would be great.

Anyhow, back to our shopping trip yesterday, thereceipt paper that the cashier handed me was a bit long. Not only that they have the list of what you bought but also some ads and other survey stuff or coupon are printed at the bottom. You can't blame this business establishment for doing so, this is how they attract customers in buying more stuff by letting them know their promotion and other business strategies.

I wonder how many thermal rolls this huge business establishments uses every day especially right around this holiday season. It seems that more and more people goes to store to shop as Christmas comes at the very peak. I bet they have lots and lots of thermal rolls in stock in anticipation of so many sales. Of you need some paper rolls supplies, just visit any of the links above to see the different selection at Pro Source Paper. They offer different kinds such as bond receipt paper, carbon less rolls, thermal paper, napkin bonds, crayons and more. They even have ATM papers, price guns/labels, napkin bands, and a lot more. So check out their website and see if you can save money in buying your paper supplies from them. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!

Lounge Chairs

I have received the gift card as reward for me being at the top ten of the contest I joined online. My husband suggested that we should buy something that we could use outside when summer time rolls in as we doesn't have new furniture for our new porch. I was browsing online and found some beautiful selection of Noguchi Tableat Rove Concepts. Their Noguchi Table and other furniture like the saarinen dining table represents architecture of affordable luxury. They looks so beautiful and modern that it would add up warmth and coziness to your home. The only thing is, the prices are not for my tupe range hehehe. I think that these furniture are well made for the rich people and not for an average family like us. Oh well, at least I get to enjoy looking at it online even if I can't afford to buy a piece.

Those are the kind of furniture pieces that I normally see on movies being used by rich people and highly decorated people or celebrities. So if you want an iconic and exquisite type of seating arrangement, the above mentioned company is the perfect place for you to shop to. They have a vast selection of high quality seating pieces for your home or corporate offices. You can impress your clients with these beautiful pieces being around your working place.

This post makes me miss being at work again. I miss those times where I interact with different kinds of people from different walks of life. I have no regrets being a stay at home mom though, I love my job of taking care of the people that I love and not just work for the sake of getting paid and survive. I have my own corporate world now, my home, where I I interact with the most important individuals in my life, my kids and husband.

Dining Room Furniture

I am so glad that the renovation of our front porch has finally done. The look of our house is so much better now that the crumbling old porch is gone. It was our major concern last year, to have our front porch done this year because we were scared during winter that someone might slide on the damaged steps and bust their bottom and sue us. It is not that we don't have a home insurance but for some safety reasons. Besides, we need to do it anyway to give some increase on the value of the house. Of course the value is not worth of what we have spent for but I think that the new porch gave the house a curb appeal from the outside.

Next year's project plan is to convert our dining room into a bedroom because the kids are growing up and soon they would need their own bedrooms. Right now, they share a bedroom but I know that sooner my daughter would want a privacy for herself. The new generation kids are so different from what I have grew up in. Me and my siblings grew up sharing bedroom and we were okay with it.

But anyhow, we bought our dining set at a local furniture store when we first bought the house and it still looks great except from some scratches on the table caused by accidental drop of toys or something.  I have seen some beautiful sets of mahogany furniture online and one looks like the dining room table sets that we have. It is nice to have a formal dining room furniture especially if you have a big family because you have lots of rooms during party and get together. If you are looking for some dining room furniture, you can check out the selection at Antique Purveyor, the dining room furniture specialists. They can help you find the right kind for your home.

Aquarium at Cabela's

After our happy moments with Santa, we decided to go to Cabela's as it was very close at the venue of the event. We first enjoyed the different kinds of fish and other water creatures that are are locally available in West Virginia.

MY daughter was talking to this humongous  carp.

I love this Longnose Gar as he was very still in the water.  He seem  not to care of what other   fish were doing.  

This tortoise was showing off  by swimming   back and forth.

More photos coming up as we explore the huge place of Cabela's.  During Winter where outdoor activities for the kids are very limited, Cabela's is a nice place to go.

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Laser Back Surgery

My maternal side of the family has a hump back history. I remember when my grandmother took me to one of her sisters for a visit, her back was so bent that it looked like it hurt so bad. But my grandmother said that it was just the way she is as her sister grew older. I think that if my grandmother's sister had a chance to have a laser spine surgery, she could have been fine. I hope that my mother does not have the said body deformation.

It's amazing how technology can give people the chance to live normally and without pain through the laser spine surgery that you can avail from different medical establishment. But there are few other places like Deuk Spine Institute that specializes on this kind of medical surgery. They are one of the leading laser spine institute in the country that can perform spine surgeries well based from their deep knowledge and experience on their deep knowledge and experience.

If you want to find out how they can avail with their services, please visit the website through one of the links I have provided here. They illustrates every details that is expected during and after the surgery. You can also read the related articles that contains valuable information about their practice and other related information about their procedures. So please visit the site and find out the full details.

I hope and pray that I don't have to undergo with any surgery in my body. The knife that cuts in my lower tummy when I had my two babies is enough for me. I don't think I could handle any more of that agonizing pain but it is up to the Almighty. IT is up to Him what His plans are for us.

Reliable Hosting

Finding a reliable web hosting is a key to having a smooth  blogging or maintaining a website.  I've seen some bloggers who owns multiple  blogs with own domain  and  they seem to  enjoy the big savings in buying domain this holiday season.    You can find  web hosting providers that are affordable and reliable at many   websites that provides listing of the top ten  web host providers online just like FindWebHosting.com.  Through them, you would be able to gauge who are  the ones that  excel in  providing excellent services to their clients and the features that they provide including the price range.

I am very  satisfied my web host as I seldom excounter   concern about their  system.    I've tried  one of the web host provider before  with the blog that somebody gave me before but I can totally say that  it isn't for me.  The one that I am using right now is awesome.  Their  maintenance and other  updates are  announced  several days prior to the event so you can really prepare or do whatever it is that you need to be done before the  maintenance.  To  find out more about the services of the above mentioned website, just click the  useful link provided in this post.

Vintage Tractor Collection

 I spotted these collection of antique tractors at the farm we visited.

Do you think these can be considered Vintage collection?
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Farrier Supplies

We were having a family time after we ate lunch today and the kids remembered the time when we visited a relative down in West Union West Virginia. On our way to their house, we got lost and ended up in a farm house full of critters , big and small, like horses, pigs, goats, chicken, dogs, and ducks. The owners of the farm house was very kind, they let the kids rode their horses when we stopped by and asked them for directions. That gave both of our kids an unforgettable experience as they we're able to ride horses. They asked us if we can go back there again in summer next year. We told them that it would depend upon their Papa if he wants to visit his sister again. Hopefully, Dad can still travel a long trip so we can do it again.

The farm house that we stopped by had like three horses in their stable and there were also two in their big yard. It must be nice to have your own horse because you can go for a ride anytime you want to. I am sure that the farm owners have hoof stand and horse shoe for their horses.

Judging by the scene that I've seen during our stop over at the farm, I am guessing that having a horse takes a lot of maintenance and TLC to make the horse feel comfortable like providing them horse shoe and other stuff that they need. If you own a horse and needed some things for them, check out some of the links provided in this post. The website has many products that you can browse such as pads, rasps, hoof stand, hoof sealants and many more. They offer free shipping for orders amounting to $150 and above.

Gadgetshack.com

While we were visiting my father-in-law the other day, my daughter thought of calling her BFF from Texas. She misses her friend so much because it's been a while since they last talked. Luckily, she was able to connect to her but after some minutes of talking the intercom at my FIL's phone got disconnected. So we dialed the number again and used the other phone. They talked for a long while and it seemed that they were not running out of topic to talk to. 

My FIL and I were laughing because my daughter said good bye for several times but then they would start talking another topic again. Anyhow, they had fun talking to each other.  My FIL is planning to change one of his phone with the new intercom because it gives giving him a problem. He just bought it a couple of months ago and it's not working well so he might replace it soon.

On the other note, when we got home last night, I let my kids showered first before we head out to our neighbor's house. They had a movie night with the girls who are very fond of my Burritos. Thanks Sarah and Liz for making the kids very happy. I hope that you did not mind them pushing the door bell many times last night lol. I am not sure if they have a wireless doorbell but my son really loves to push their door bell every time we visit.

I've seen really good quality of gadgets at Gadget Shack website. They provide many gadgets such as wireless doorbells, intercom, driveway alarm and many more. So if you guys are looking for a reliable intercom system, the above mentioned company offers them for a very reasonable prices. Just visit any of the links above to see what they have on their list.

Water Lily

Photos were taken at "The Land" attraction in Epcot Center, Disney World.

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Nopalea helps Reduce Inflammation

When it comes to supplements and other kinds  drinks that  promotes   wellness, my husband is one  big fan of that.  He recently bought  each of us a bottle of  mutivitamins  and he said that  it helps  him a lot.    He regularly takes them but I forget mine sometimes, so he always  hand me one out when he take his.  

But anyhow,I watched this video on youtube about the Nopalea from  Trivita. Nopalea is an  anti-inflammatory  wellness drink that contains a rare and potent anti-oxidants called Betalains.  This wellness drink can help reduce the body inflammation, it helps  in cleaning the daily toxins, and promote optimal health.  I think everyone of us  dream of living longer in order for us to see  how our kids and the future generation progress.  You can start making that dream come true by taking the  opportunity that Trivita is offering, to try the Nopalea for free, you only have to pay for the shipping.  You may  visit the link above so you can get their toll free number to  avail the free Nopalea.  A 12 year old company  created this breaktrhough   for the purpose of helping  every individuals achieve their  lifelong healthy  practice.

Disclaimer:  I received a fair compensation to voice out my opinion about this  product.  Payperpost is not affiliated in anyway  on the above mentioned company.

Holiday Themed Frames from Zenni

This post brought to you by Zenni Optical. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you seen the  holiday themed frames from Zenni yet.  Zenni really knows how to  touch the heart of her customers, they even  designed an appropriate theme for the holiday with their cheap eyeglasses.  There's no doubt Zenni is coming to town so you better watch out  and  pick your favorite design of eyeglasses at their website.  The pricing of their  prescription  and other types of eye glasses are very affordable compared to other eye center that you would see in your area or anywhere else.  They also made it easier for you to find the right design that you like and the right fit through their easy to navigate website.

Above is the design that I like  among their selection.  If I would to buy a n eyeglasses right now, I would pick that one just for the holiday spirit.  Buying  an expensive eyeglasses is like   throwing your money in the garbage  can because you can get the same high quality eyeglasses  for a very low price at Zenni.  The money that you can save in buying your prescription glasses at Zenni can be  an extra shopping money  to buy presents for your love ones this holiday season.  Please browse their selection by visiting  the link above and  share to  me through your comment which design you like.

Tomorrowland

Some of the exciting attractions in  Disney World's Magic Kingdom, in Orlando Florida.

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Business Class Airline Tickets

Travelling is an exciting adventure but if you don't have the means, financially-wise, it could be very expensive. However, there are travel websites where you can find Cheap business class flights or Cheap business class tickets. That's the advantage of the high technology that we have today. You can basically compare the prices of each travel agency and find out in minutes which one gives the best deal there is. With too much competition online, you are guaranteed to find business class tickets.

When I was still in the Philippines, my husband would often go there when he finds great deals on airfare. Some of his trip then were almost free because he was a frequent flyer when he was still in the Navy and he accumulated points from this airline where he was an active member of their reward club. It is so much nice when you can fly for free isn't it. Now that we have two kids, the fare for the four of us is quite expensive especially on international flights. That is why even though we really want to visit the Philippines again, we can't do it right away because we have to save first. We visited my country twice when we were still in South Korea because it was cheaper to fly there as it is closer to my country. But now that we are back in the US, it would cost us a lot.

I always pray that nothing bad happen to my family back home because we really can't afford to fly especially now that hubby is retired and attending school and our daughter is also attending school. I really don't want to fly without my family with me so I hope that they are always safe back home. I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Elephant Family

The faily of elephant display at the safari Jungle in Disney World.
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Luxury bedding

We had a thin layer of snow last night. At first we had a freezing rain which cause several accidents due to the icy roads but then later on the flurries of snow started coming down. It is getting cold and I am even wearing a sweater inside the house because I can't take the cold. We don't want to crank the heater too high as it always dries up our noses. We are also running our humidifier for days now which helps to avoid having dry air. During this time of the year, we definitely need the thick blankets and comforters at our beds to feel warmth during night time. We have several mink blankets that we used and some heavy or thick comforters.

I found some bedding online and being tempted to buy a new set but we really don't need to buy new ones right now so I 'll pass. Check it out if you are on the market in finding some luxury bedding for your bedroom. There are so many selections when you browse the Internet. I am waiting for the after-Christmas sale so I can find some good deals on stuff. Maybe I can snag some bedding for cheap at the end of this year.