PLACES, PEOPLE, EVENTS, GOOD FOOD AND MY LIFE

CLIPIX: ORGANIZE YOUR COOKING

2012-02-09T15:00:00.001-06:00

Internet is a part of my everyday life. There are lots of useful and interesting stuff that I could only find online in just one click. I have learned and tried different recipes that I found online, read several articles about parenting and read great ideas for places to travel. I also do buy clothes, shoes, toys, gifts and almost everything online which saves my time than going to the mall. But the problem is sometimes when I want to search again for the online recipe that I already tried or if I want to come back again to site where I want to continue reading an article, I have to search it all over again. Sometimes it took me an hour or so to find them and other times I can't find them at all! Which is really frustrating! I'm sure most of you have the same problem with me. Thankfully, it was recently that I have found a secret weapon to end this searching over and over again.

Now with clipix, I can save and organize things I found online and even share them with friends. Clipix is a one-click, save-anything, send-it-to anyone-anywhere. It changed the way I organize my life online. I actually started clipping a lot of stuff in my Clipboards. They are categorized to parenting, recipes, general, books I'd like to read, gifts for the family and great shoes. By using Clipix it would be much more easier for me to share the recipes with my family and friends too. Clipix really makes my life much easier! I suggest you try clipix too! Visit and sign up now! So if you are going to try clipix, what you will use it for? Leave me a comment guys!

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR WALGREENS

2012-02-08T16:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Every time sickness occurs in my family, the number one place to go to to buy the medicine we need is at Walgreens. Walgreens is the leading drugstore chain in the United States and operates over 7,500 stores nationwide.

Walgreens is offering a special discount on an annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club and I am planning to avail this! They already have millions of members and I suggest that you too should join the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens especially for those of you who lack or have insufficient drug coverage. The great thing about being a member is that you don't just enjoy savings and discount prices on your prescriptions and other bonuses they offer, being a member is risk free as well! In case you don't save more than the cost of your membership during the course of the year of your membership, then Walgreens will refund the difference! So there's nothing to loose!!! For family membership, it's only $35 a year and it covers everyone in your immediate family- spouse, dependents 22 years old and younger and even your pets! For individuals it only cost you $20! Here are the benefits:

-Savings on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications

-Discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies

-Bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services

Keep yourself up to date with Walgreens offers and deals! "Like" Walgreens on Facebook and add Walgreens on Twitter!

What are you waiting for? Join the Club now and save a lot of bucks!

CELLITUSED.COM BUYS OLD CELL PHONES AND IPHONES

2012-01-26T02:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cellitused, Inc. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

How many times have you upgraded your cellphone? I have upgraded my cellphones several times and the old ones were just kept in my drawer. How about you? Where did your old cellphones go after you got an upgrade? Maybe most of you did the same thing as I did, they are just cluttered in the home drawer or you ended up throwing them away in the garbage where they will end up in landfills. Did you know that you can receive cash for your old cellphones? You can sell your cellphones at Cellitused.com. You are not only helping in lessening the contamination of the environment with the toxic materials overflowing the landfills but you can also make money out of your old cellphones which is a good addition to your budget. You can not only Sell Your iPhone but other electronics as well like Apple iPad, iPod, HP touchPad, Garmin and other electronic devices listed in their website. And yeah! You can sell more than one device. So what are you waiting for? Take out all your old cellphones from your drawer and other old devices that you're not using anymore and sell them to Cellitused.com and get paid. You will receive a check in the mail within 14 days business days or less once Cellituse.com receives your devices!

WEBSITE HOSTING REVIEWS

2012-01-25T18:00:00.003-06:00

A friend of mine is planning to make her own website. She has lots of questions in mind, like how to design a website as well as deciding on which web hosting provider is the best. Finding a website host that meets her expectations isn't easy for her so I'm going to help her by giving a link to a site that gives very useful information, reviews and rankings for various web hosting providers. It can save her time in scouting the web for numerous web hosting companies and it will be easy for her to decide which web host she likes the best. Website hosts are reviewed according to: reliability and uptime, value, support, control panel and overall rating.

Are you looking for a trusted website which gives honest reviews and rankings of website hosting providers? Just click the link and you're ready to go.

PANIC BUTTON

2012-01-10T23:57:00.001-06:00

This guest post from Doris Dillon

I logged onto hTTp://bestHomeSecurity.Com and looked into getting a home security system for my great aunt. She turned eight four last month and has been living alone since her husband passed away two years ago. She insists that she doesn’t need one, and I know that her neighborhood is safe, but it would really give me a piece of mind if she would get one. There are so many things that alarm systems can do now, rather than just alert you if someone breaks in. They can be wired to the police. They can also be connected to the smoke alarms. If there is smoke or CO2 in the house, it can call the police. The feature that interests me the most for her, is that if she starts having health problems and for some reason she can’t call someone or reach the phone, she can hit a panic button on one of the several key pads throughout the house and alert the call center that there is a problem and they can get in touch with the police and other emergency services.

TARP FOR MY FRIEND'S PATIO

2012-01-10T22:46:00.009-06:00

Last weekend, I helped out my friend who was looking for a clear tarp at the nearby retail home improvement and appliance center, but unfortunately we didn't find what we were looking for. Thankfully, I found the kind of tarp we are looking for online that she can use to enclose her patio. Clear vinyl tarps are the kind of tarp that is suited for her patio as it is heavy and strong, can withstand extreme cold temperature down to -40F, is wind and tear resistant, has a smooth polished surface and is crystal clear. Plus it is resistant to ultra violet rays.

I might also get a silver tarp to cover our woodpiles outside. The tarps I found online are heavy duty and have a very good price. I can get up to 70% off the price which is really a great deal!

Next time I need more tarps for such things , I know where to buy them.

CAFE WELL: THE SOCIAL NETWORK TO GET WELL AND STAY WELL

2012-01-09T20:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cafe Well for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I was pretty disappointed when I found out that I gained quite a few pounds in 2 months! I lost control of the food I'm eating recently. Plus, the holidays- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year affect my weight as I can't resist eating rich holiday foods. Now I have to get in shape again! Are you also planning on becoming fit and healthy? Then join Cafe Well! Cafe Well is a social network that offers corporate wellness programs that actually work. They will connect you to other people with the same health care interests and needs as you. You can also get health lifestyle tips, chronic condition support, health challenges, weight loss information and several others you need to know about staying well.

Cafe Well has a corporate wellness program called "Race to the Moon". You must be member of Health America and signup for Cafe Well to participate. Race to the Moon aims to get members more fit and active by walking or running by offering free wireless pedometers which track your steps and reward you for milestones and total steps. This program truly works and is very effective, and the participants are saying that they become more active. Do you know that in just a month the program has participants who have walked over 50 million steps and average 2.5 million steps a day!

I love health challenges and if I were to create a health challenge I will dare my family and friends to stay fit by hitting the gym more often and eating healthy food.

Race to the Moon is a program that is about more than just health, this wellness program is more FUN and more REWARDING and you have to discover it yourself! With this kind of program, who couldn resist joining?

USB BATTERY CHARGER

2011-12-27T05:22:00.005-06:00

I can't live without my iPhone and iPad. I use them everyday whether at home or going on a vacation. Also, my daughter loves to play games with my iPhone and iPad especially when we are going for a long trip, which keeps her entertained. Playing games for several hours on a trip consumes a lot of battery life. If the battery dies my daughter gets frustrated, and that's a big problem!

I think I will get a portable backup usb battery charger. Having a usb battery charger with me on our next trip, life will be much easier! It provides mobile battery power for iPhone and iPad. It's very practical to use and very easy to use as well. If you have Android phones, cellular phones, GPS, gaming consoles, MP3/MP4, iPod, tablets, and any other portable electronic devices requiring 5V of power or less you can use the usb battery charger too. A single charge will recharge a typical iPhone three to four times.

WEB HOSTING

2011-12-18T18:18:00.005-06:00

Are you looking for a web hosting company that works well and meets your expectation? WebHostingGeeks is a friendly site that gives very useful information, reviews and rankings for web hosting provider. It can save you time in scouting the web for numerous web hosting companies and helps you to decide the web host provider.

At WebHostingGeeks, you can look for numerous web hosting companies with plenty of information about them. It also features honest reviews of different web hosting companies which are very useful and help us to decide which web hosting company to choose. Several reviews were stated by the clients who already availed and used the services of such web hosting company. The users give their own testimonials and give their ratings to their web hosting company. They rated them according to:

-technical support
-customer support
-reliability and uptime
-price
-user friendliness.

Visit WebHostingGeeks now and look for the the best web hosting provider for your needs.

SCRUBS COLLECTION FOR MEN

2011-12-14T08:56:00.018-06:00

Are you looking for men's lab coats that fit you best and will look perfect on you? You can find a scrubs collection for men online with slimming shirt tops. The top is not too fit or too loose but just the right fit you are looking for. Its length is long enough to tuck in or wear out, and it has a single pocket in it as well, and is available in multiple colors, while the style of the bottom or pants are boot cut and low rise, and are made with wrinkle resistant fabric.

The scrubs collection for men is pretty cheap and is made with quality fabric. These scrubs will look more savvy than the typical scrubs you have. So if you are looking for scrubs that perfectly fit you, with good quality and that will give you long lasting enjoyment, buy cheap scrub uniforms now. What are you waiting for? Check it out yourself.

FLATTERING PLUS SIZE DRESSES

2011-12-13T15:09:00.017-06:00

Thank goodness! I finally figured out what I want to give to my very special friend this Christmas! My friend is actually plus size and always feel frumpy with the clothing she wears. She always has difficulty in finding plus size dresses in the mall and is not so satisfied with the styles, and fit of the dresses on her, at all. Anyway, I'm so excited about giving her a dress as a gift this Christmas. I bet she will be very happy with the dress I am planning to give her. The dress I am eyeing to buy for her online is very fashionable and is also very gorgeous. The flattering features of the dress will make her look beautiful and she will feel so sexy wearing that dress. It's the dress that will help her be the most beautiful!

Anyway, if you are looking for flattering plus size fashion dresses, these are the features you might want to consider:

-Longer sleeves to give you great coverage. Choose longer sleeves especially if you are self-conscious about your arms.

-Above the knee skirt to highlight your legs and a skirt with a flattering A-line shape that will highlight the curvature of your body.

-Choose chiffon and summer knit fabrics. These light weight fabrics don't cling to your body but they slim.

-Well tailored dress. The dress with your right body measurements as you order.

-Empire waist dress to flaunt your hourglass figure or to give you an hourglass figure.

I hope the tips above are helpful for those of you who are looking for flattering plus size dresses. Choose flattering plus size dresses so you can feel the way you deserve! Btw, for more curves and slimmer body you might want to check out plus size spanx as well. You will look sexier with it while wearing your flattering plus size dress.

I personally like the styles and features of the flattering plus size dresses and I can't wait to see my friend wearing the dress of her dreams that she can use on formal occasions. I'm sure she'll be happy upon seeing and fitting the dress. It's perfect!

BIZZCLICK

2011-12-12T23:32:00.007-06:00

Are you a blogger or a website owner and want to monetize your blog in a very easy way? Or are you an advertiser who wants to gain more traffic and visitors to your site? BizzClick, a Pay Per Click agency, is the solution to that!
If you are a blogger or website owner, you can be a publisher at BizzClick. There is no fee to register. Plus, you can refer BizzClick to a friend so you can have an opportunity to receive a 5% lifetime profit from each client you have brought to BizzClick.

If you are an advertiser, you can advertise within their network. They have a great variety of tools such as the keyword tool which will help you to arrange the list of keywords you want to use in a campaign. Also they have a traffic ranking system that helps clients to get traffic sources that fit their needs.

I suggest you take a look at their website yourself. They have professional 24/7support team that will provide necessary information you need and will help you with your inquiries.

REGAL CINEMA GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY

2011-12-08T17:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gift Card Weekend for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hello to all you movie buffs out there and to those who are on a tight budget but would love to see a movie.

I myself am a movie buff and I am so excited to share to all my readers out there that you can have the chance to win and see a movie using a gift card! Yep! you can win $20 gift card to Regal Cinemas. 'Gilbert the Gift Card Machine' is giving away more than 100 gift cards a week leading up to Gift Card Weekend. They are giving away the $20 Regal Cinema gift card to Facebook fans starting on December 5 and going until December 9. How to enter? Simply " like " the Gift Card Weekend on Facebook. Plus, when you share this gift card giveaway with your friends on Facebook you can receive an extra chance to win for every “like” you influence. Also, you should check out the Gift Card Weekend page often because they are giving away gift cards all month for tons of cool places. Here are the Gift Card Weekend participating retailers- JCPenny, Regal Cinema, Subway, Applebee’s, Bass Pro Shops, Adidas, Buca di Beppo, Lowe’s, Spa Finder, Marriot and Giant Eagle.

I just entered now and I really hope that I will win and take my honey to the movies with Regal Cinemas.

CHEAP YET FASHIONABLE NURSING SCRUBS

2011-12-06T06:50:00.015-06:00

Are you looking for nursing scrubs? Check out a cheap yet fashionable collection of scrubs online!

If you are tired of feeling frumpy with your scrubs, better buy some fashionable scrubs with a great slimming fit that are very affordable. The site offers a collection of nursing uniform online that is not only right on your budget but will also make you look and feel the way you deserve! I personally like their styles and the fitting of the scrubs that are handmade of the finest fabrics in the world. You will get the satisfaction that you want. I have several friends who are nurses by profession and I'm going to suggest this site to them. I'm sure they will like them as we have the same clothing style.

I suggest you check them out and see for yourself! Buy the most slimming fashionable scrubs for sale online.

TEA BAG BUDDY

2011-12-02T22:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Epoca International for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love drinking tea as it has potential beneficial health effects on the body. Plus, it helps me with my diet and enables me to not eat so much food, as drinking tea makes me feel fuller. When preparing the tea, the piece of paper attached to the tea bag string sometimes can accidentally fall onto the liquid making it messy, and I hate it when it happens! Also, I want to keep my tea hotter while brewing by trapping the steam in the mug because sometimes my tea cools easily. These are common problems to us tea drinkers. Do you know that there is an innovative new item that creates a solution to these problems? The Tea Bag Buddy provides a convenient way to secure the tea bag string while covering the mouth of your mug, tea pot or pitcher. The Tea Bag Buddy is made of 100% pure silicone and insulates your mug to keep your tea hotter while brewing for optimal flavor and temperature. When you are done brewing the tea, you can just simply squeeze the tea bag with the use of Tea Bag Buddy without a mess! It will protect your fingers from the hot tea bag while squeezing the excess water from your favorite variety of tea bag and it provides a convenient way to hold the used tea bag between uses as well. I will get a Tea Bag Buddy for myself and one for my mother-in-law who loves drinking tea almost everyday. With Tea Bag Buddy the brewing makes it more fun and easy! Tea Bag Buddy is available in three fashion-forward colors. Get it now for yourself or make it a gift to your family and friends who love drinking tea!

MONITORED AT WORK

2011-12-02T15:28:00.004-06:00

Contributed by Milford Woods

I logged onto www.clearwirelessinternet4g.com at work and scheduled an appointment to get new internet service. I am definitely glad that we are getting better internet service, but I wish that I hadn’t done it at work, because I got in trouble with my boss. My office has a strict no personal internet use policy. They have blocked sites like GMAIL, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can’t download any type of messenger and are only allowed to surf websites that directly pertain to your work. My previous job had a clause like that, but everyone visited websites that they were interested in when work slowed down. When you work in a service center, sometimes people aren’t calling and you literally sit there with absolutely nothing to do. Your only job is to answer service calls and help customers, there is no other work that you are responsible for. You can either chat with a neighbor or read a magazine. When I decided to upgrade my internet, we were having a really slow day. I only had one call in an hour. I logged on and thought that I got away with it because no one saw me. I was definitely wrong, because my boss called me into her office. She asked me about the site and said that I knew it was against policy and she was writing me up. Apparently they monitor the sites that you visit daily!

(LT) LG DOUBLEPLAY FOR T-MOBILE

2011-11-25T04:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LG DoublePlay™ for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I want an LG DoublePlay™ phone for Christmas! I included it in my wish list and I hope my spouse will get it for me! I am impressed with the great features of LG DoublePlay. It has main touch screen as well as a full slide out QWERTY keyboard that acts as a secondary touch screen. Now you can do multi-tasking like visiting your favorite Networking site in the main touch screen while reading and sending your text message on the secondary touch screen at the same time. It's really a pretty neat feature especially for me who usually visits Facebook to keep myself updated with friends and spend like 6 hours on it everyday with my phone, as well as texting my family every now and then. I think I'm sending like over a hundred texts to my family and friends in a month. How about you? How may hours do you spend texting and visiting your Social Networks on your phone? With the LG DoublePlay you can make simultaneous mobile activities easier than ever! I also like the LG DoublePlay's 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recorder. Everybody knows that I love taking pictures, especially taking pictures and recording the precious moments of my child, and share it with my family and friends via messaging, email and Facebook with my phone. Now, if I have the LG DoublePlay, I do not need to bring my old camera and bulky video with me wherever I go as I can capture very clear pictures and videos with LG DoublePlay. LG DoublePlay also offers multiple messaging options like Group Text and Cloud Text. You can send and receive messages to a group of friends or make group chats for faster and easier communication. I usually chat with my family members during weekends and this phone will make my life more easier even in texting, using Facebook and taking pictures and videos. Let me know how do you think the LG DoublePlay would change the way you text and interact with your Social Networks by leaving your comments in my post.

The LG DoublePlay is just so awesome! Go check the LG DoublePlay yourself now! LG DoublePlay is available exclusively at T-mobile.

TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL- SAME GREAT DRINKS AT HOME, NOW IN THE OFFICE!

2011-11-21T19:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tassimo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you wish you had a barista-quality beverage right in your workplace with just the single touch of a button? Sign up for Tassimo Professional free demo to try the delicious cappuccinos and lattes in your office using the single-cup specialty beverage system. I am no longer in corporate world so I suggested my spouse to sign-up for the free demo. They have no coffee brewer or coffee vending machine in their workplace so they would love to give this a try! My spouse is excited to try the genuine GEVALIA espresso topped with a layer of frothy steamed real milk creamer on the Tassimo Pro brewer and the Euro-style GEVALIA espresso. He said that most of his co-employees feel sleepy in the middle of the day and this is what they need to keep them awake so they will become more productive. Plus, the employees will be much more happier because they can make their very own cappuccino and lattes using the Tassimo Professional's beverage system. It's like having their own barista in their workplace!

What are the benefits of having Tassimo Professional beverage? Tassimo Professional gives you PREMIUM BRANDS and HIGH QUALITY TASTE cappuccinos and lattes and NOT a lifeless coffee that nobody could possibly enjoy which I used to have when I was still in corporate world. You would definitely enjoy their Euro-style Gevalia espressos and coffees, rich and creamy suchard hot chocolate and delicately-steeped twinings tea. Tassimo professional uses an intelligently designed T discs which is entirely different T Disk than the home units. The unique double-bar brew codes ensures precise brewing and consistent quality and help prevent employees from "borrowing" the discs because they are not compatible with home brewing machines. Plus, it will not take you 10 minutes or so to have a brewed coffee. The Tassimo Professional is super simple to use and creates hot beverage in less than two minutes. The real-time LCD instructions allow for easy preparation, cleaning and maintenance.

Ask your boss for a FREE demo. It won't cost you a dime so sign-up now! Remember happy employees are productive employees!

RENTALS IN EDMONTON

2011-11-13T23:17:00.004-06:00

Online searches for rentals in Edmonton will make house searching a lot easier for you! Areas of Edmonton you might want to look at include Central, North West, West, South West, South East, Millwoods, North East, Sherwod Park, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Beaumont, Morinville, Red Deer, Gibbons, Leduc and Devon.

You can easily find houses for rent, apartments, condos and town homes in each area of Edmonton along with a full description, including utilities, appliances and other features, if any, as well as pictures, date of availability, rental price and the required deposit. You can also search and sort by number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage or sort by price which makes it easier for you to find the house you are looking for.

When you've decided which houses you want to rent or if you have inquiries, you can just contact the landlord through his specified phone number or send him and email. Make a hassle free search for your house now!

CALGARY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2011-11-08T07:44:00.010-06:00

Are you looking for houses for rent in Calgary, Alberta? Calgary houses and apartments for rent will make house searching a lot easier for you! You can easily find houses for rent, apartments, condos and town homes in each area of Calgary along with a full description, including utilities, appliances and other features if any, as well as pictures, date of availability, rental price and the required deposit. You can also search and sort by number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, square footage or sort by price which makes it easier for you to find the house you are looking for.

Here are the areas of Calgary you might want to look at: Inner City, North West, North East, South East, Airdrie, Black Diamond, Bragg Creek, Canmore, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Langdon, Okotoks, Strathmore and Rural Alberta. When you've decided which Calgary houses and apartments you want to rent or if you have inquiries, you can just contact the landlord through his specified phone number or send him and email.

Calgary houses and apartments for rent online, is the fastest way to look for apartment and houses for rent in Calgary!

CASIO BABY-G SWEEPSTAKES

2011-10-15T18:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Baby-G for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The fashionable brand watch, Baby-G is partnering with the popular singer/songwriter Ke$ha to create two watches that couldn't tie in any better with her hit song "Tik Tok". To date Ke$ha designed two watches- All American and animal print. The all American style is a patriotic model, inspired by the American flag with colors red, white, and blue. It also represents freedom of speech, a right that the singer passionately exercise in her life and in her music. While the other design - the animal print (leopard print pattern) shows Ke$ha's wild side, and her identifiable theme in music, imagery and style. Both of the watches are also adorned with Ke$ha's signature "Ke$ha" logo. From the two, I love the American style which will match the color of most of my fall outfits. By the way, check out the Ke$ha Baby-G photoshoot video below:

And oh!, Baby-G will be giving away four Baby-G watches to four lucky winners so check out their watches online and enter the Baby-G sweepstakes for a chance to win! Just go to Baby-G's Facebook page and click the "like" button and tweet out what your favorite Baby-G watch is with the hashtag #babyg. For complete contest rules, kindly visit the link.

So what's your favorite Baby-G watch and why? Don't forget to leave me a comment.

CARBONITE:PROTECT PHOTOS AND MORE WITH UNLIMITED ONLINE BACKUP

2011-09-29T16:02:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carbonite for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you had an experience when your documents were lost or infected with a virus? It's really frustrating, isn't it? Most of you may have hard copies or computer backup of your documents in your hard drive but what if your hard-drive crashes? Calamities like tornadoes and hurricanes, and other accidents like fires may happen unexpectedly anytime, and your laptop or iPad can even be stolen by someone. Now is the time for you to be worry free and make your important documents secured with Carbonite!

With Carbonite not only are your important documents secured, but you can access your backed up files anytime and anywhere from any computer, smart phone or iPad with a free Carbonite app. Carbonite online backup works automatically and continually in the background backing up files whenever you are connected to the internet. It also gives you unlimited back ups so you don't need to worry about which files to choose from your computer because you can back up your photos, music, documents and other files without limits! At a very affordable price of only $59 for the entire year, your files can be secured! Check out Carbonite now and be worry free from file loss. They offer a 15 day free trial, no credit card is required and if you decide to buy you can get two months for FREE! They have offer code BLOGAD for the two months FREE with purchase which is really a great deal! So what are you waiting for?

part-time morning routine

2011-09-29T15:29:00.003-05:00

Content by Sol Rosales

I love going into work at ten o’clock. I recently started working part time and have had so much more time for myself. My husband usually has to go to work at 6:30 ( he likes to round early). I get up and get coffee started about 5:45. After we eat breakfast together he is on his way out the door. I pour a cup of coffee, reset the ADT home security alarm, and curl up back in bed. I watch the local news and read on-line newspapers. At about seven-thirty I wake up my beagle, Henry, and we go for a long walk. I get home about eight-thirty and hop in the shower. I then start watching the Today Show. I let my hair air dry for about forty-five minutes and then start blow drying it. I have never been able to have a lot of time to get ready for work. I absolutely love it. I also have a little bit of time to run errands before I get to work. I wish I had always worked part time!

WIN A VACATION TO LEGOLAND FLORIDA WITH ATLANTIC LUGGAGE!

2011-09-28T14:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My family loves traveling. We have one grand vacation each year and I can't wait for the next year! Of course, whenever we travel I always prepare our luggage, including several suitcases. Especially since I have to bring not only our clothes but tons of important baby stuff like bottles, water boiler, formula diapers and all that. I might actually look for new luggage which is bigger but lightweight and with a spacious interior so I can fit my stuff and my baby's stuff. How about you? Are you looking for luggage for your travel needs? Atlantic luggage has several styles of luggage you need from carry-on, expandable upright suiters to wheeled garment carriers, wheeled duffels and wheeled carry on totes. Atlantic collections includes Optima®, Odyssey®, Graphite® Lite 3, Atlantic Ultra® LITE and Compass® 2. Atlantic luggage is elegant looking, lightweight, easy to maneuver, has roomy interior, stylish, durable and high quality designed for miles and miles of travel, and the price is affordable as well.

By the way, check out Atlantic luggage and Legoland sweepstakes! Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a vacation to the grand opening of LegoLand® Florida from Atlantic® Luggage! Also share the sweepstakes link with your friends.

I just did enter the sweepstakes. Hope I will win! Haven't been to a any Legoland theme parks and I'm sure my child will enjoy it, so am I! I would love to enjoy the 150 acre family theme park's rides, shows and other attractions! Wish me luck!

SOLVE YOUR FROZEN FOOD PROBLEMS WITH T.G.I. FRiFAY'S ENTREES FOR ONE!

2011-09-28T09:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of T.G.I. FRiDAY'S for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am a busy parent and sometimes I get tired during the day and have no time to prepare and cook for our meal at night. Thankfully, there's T.G.I. Friday's frozen food that can be bought in the grocery store, my favorite brand to buy. I love their buffalo wings which taste just as great as they have in their restaurant. T.G.I. Friday's frozen food are the only frozen food that I find in the grocery that are not boring, tha'ts why I love Friday's!

They also have a new line of T.G.I. FRiDAY’S “Entrées for One” - Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Cajun-Style Chicken Alfredo, Loaded Chicken and Cheese, Sesame Orange Chicken, Creamy Chicken Pasta Carbonara, Sizzling Chicken Fajitas, Prime Rib Stroganoff, Grilled Chicken Mac and Cheese. All are very easy to prepare and mostly are ready to cook right on its bag. It's the great solution for a busy parent like me! I'm so excited and can't wait to try their Creamy Chicken Pasta Carbonara and the Sizzling Chicken Fajitas. They both look tasty to me. I might actually buy some tomorrow. The closest T.G.I. Friday's is about an hour and a half from where we live so these are good alternative.

By the way, they are currently having a Fun Freezer contest. Visit https://www.facebook.com/TGIFridaysFreezer and enter to have a chance to win a new tv and home theater system and other cool prizes! Just decorate your freezer and enter the contest. What are you waiting for? Who knows you might be the lucky winner!

UNTITLED JERSEY CITY PROJECT

2011-09-27T17:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you seen the Untitled Jersey City Project? It is a must watch upcoming series! Oh I can't wait to see it on tv! I've seen several clips of it on the web and every video episode leaves hanging questions rather than answers that makes me more interested to know what the next episode will be like. The mystery of Untitled Jersey City Project garners interest that makes you come back and see what happens in the next episode. The concept is somewhat like the tv show LOST, one of my favorite tv show. I watched it for about six years because I'm thrilled to know what will happen next. The same thing is true with the Jersey City Project. I am looking forward to this tv show! Anyway, the storyline is somewhat crime and drama based, I think, and I also think that I should discover more by watching it! The actors seems to portray their roles very well and the drama is convincing.

Watch Episode 2 of Untitled Jersey City Project video below. Let me know your thoughts and please give feedback on the video by leaving me your comments in this post.

Pretty interesting to watch. Isn't it? Can't really wait to watch it on tv!

SOUNDS OF THE LETTERS (MY BABY @ 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS)

2011-09-25T14:02:00.004-05:00

She learned the sounds of the letters through her CD that I played for her 2 weeks ago,whenever she is playing. I didn't know that she's paying attention to her CD while playing until I heard her saying the sounds of several letters. I then tested her to see if she can say the corresponding sounds of the letters by asking "What does the say?". I was so surprised when she gave me the right answers! So I then decided to video her and I can't resist sharing it here. I'm just so happy for every single achievement she makes whether it be big or small. She gives so much joy to me.

She can also say some letters of the alphabet like A,B,C,D,E,G,I,K,M,O,P,S,T,X and Z.. Can't wait for her to be able to sing the whole alphabet song!

Btw, here's a video of my baby reading taken last month:

I LOVE STYLISH JEANS! I LOVE EXPRESS JEANS!

2011-09-13T17:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's getting cooler outside and I'm starting to feel the fall breeze! It's time to hide those shorts and show off those stylish jeans! Are you looking for stylish women's jeans for this fall season? Whether you are looking for straight cut, boot cut jeans, flare jeans, wide leg jeans or even the ever so popular jean leggings, Express jeans has them all! Colored jeans like red, gray or white are also available in their store online as well. I love the Express Jeans store online as they have all the styles of jeans that I am looking for. I am wanting to buy some white skinny jeans which will look great with my red blouse and red shoes for the occasion that I will be attending. It will look perfect on me and it will emphasize the curves of my body, making me look more sexy and feel sexier!

How about you? What jeans are you eyeing at Express Jeans and why do you love them? By the way, Express will be giving away 50 free pairs that you could possibly be rockin' on the sidewalk! So what are you waiting for? Check out Express jeans now and you might have the chance to win their Express giveaway as well!

LT-HEAVENLY RUM AGED WELL ABOVE THE CLOUDS

2011-08-28T23:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Diageo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you had Zacapa premium rum? Zacama Rum has a deliciously unique taste like no other. The story behind it is unique as well. This heavenly rum is famous for ageing above the clouds. In the Highlands of Quetzaltenango lies The House Above the Clouds which is one of the highest ageing facilities in the world, 2300m above sea level. The Zacapa Rum slowly develops its complex flavour and character over time at this mountain.

Unlike other rum which uses molasses, Zacapa uses only the concentrated first press of sugar cane, known as virgin sugar cane honey. The virgin sugar cane honey gives Zacapa its unique and award-winning taste! Zacapa rum is truly the world's best tasting rum! Ohhh...wish I have premium dark rum right at this very moment! Our cocktail party is also just a few months away and I will definitely suggest our event coordinator to serve Zacapa in the party. By the way, I am inviting you to join the Zacapa Society. By becoming a member, you will learn exclusive details about this exceptional brand, receive latest news, including exclusive competitions, elite tasting experiences and an opportunity to enjoy remarkable gifts and prizes. To join Zacapa society, please register here. I already joined and hope you join Zacapa too!

L- TOO MUCH GOOD STUFF

2011-08-26T19:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ampm for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Woohoo! I've won a 20 oz PepsiMax by playing the Instant Win game at ampm! Plus, I was automatically been entered into ampm's sweepstakes for the Apple MacBook Air 11 inch 64GB and a trip to Las Vegas! Las Vegas is one of the places I am wanting to visit and I hope this is my chance! I want to visit the romantic and beautiful Venetian hotel at Las Vegas as well as to experience a Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Day Trip from Las Vegas with Skywalk.

You can have the chance to win the grand price of a trip to Las Vegas or the super cool Periodic Sweepstakes prices like the Apple iPod Nanos, Apple iPod touches, Apple iPods or Apple MacBook Air at ampm! Entering is pretty easy! Just visit facebook.com/ampm and check out the Too Much Good Stuff they are running. "Like" their page, register and play the Instant Win game by spinning the reels of virtual slot machine. If all three reels match each other at the end of the virtual spin you're a winner! Plus, you are automatically entered into the Periodic Sweepstakes and the Grand Prize Drawing by playing the Instant Win Game! By the way, ampm are giving away 15,000 bottles of Pepsi Max and 10,000 corn dogs in their instant win game. Oh, I'm excited to redeem my prize at ampm and would love to try their specialties like the Thirst Oasis, which has up to 24 flavors of different fountain drinks, a choice of crushed or cubed ice, and a fresh condiment bar. I'm finding the nearest ampm nearby through their store locator right now.

What are you waiting for? Play the Instant Win Game now for a chance to win!

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM FOR YOUR CHILD?

2011-08-20T16:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPromise for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

What is your dream for your child? I'm sure most parents out there have a dream for their child even if they are still a baby. My baby is just a year old and even if I don't know yet what her interests are when she grows older, I just wish that she will excel in school just like her mommy and daddy and graduate in college. As of her career, I wish she will be a doctor, or a computer scientist or any profession related to Science or Math. But whatever profession she will choose to pursue and contribute to the society, I will support her fully. By the way, Upromise invites you to share your child's dream in celebration of its 10th year anniversary. They are giving away a total of $20,000 to users who share a story that tells how a parent has supported a child's dream. I just did submit my entry. Please visit here and click the like button to support me. You too can submit your entry at www.upromisetodream.com. For the rules of the contest please visit the dream wall official rules. Share your child's dream now and will support you as well. Who knows we could be one of the lucky winners!

STRAIGHT TALK - AUGUST

2011-08-19T09:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

"Ber" months are coming! About two weeks from now it will be September and months will fly by so fast. Soon it will be December! Ahhh...I'm so excited because Christmas is near, and it's my favorite holiday of the year! As early as now I am thinking of what gifts to buy for my family. Hopefully, this year I can get real good and a bit expensive gifts for them, especially for my child. Aside from that I am also wanting to buy a gift for myself this Christmas since I don't buy that much for myself anymore. For a parent like me I have to be smart in making decisions. I think I can achieve my goal this time of buying pretty good gifts for my family by switching to Straight Talk. I love the idea of saving a ton of money and feeling richer by cutting my cell phone bill in half! If you also love that idea then you must try Straight Talk! Take it from me because mom knows best! You have to be crazy to be on a contract these days when you can get everything you need without one. Just imagine the amount of money you could save! It's half of your bill! With the extra money I can save, I can buy great gifts for my family as well as for myself this Christmas! Wooohooo! Aside from that I can get almost anything that my child needs!

There is much more to like about Straight Talk! Aside from saving a ton of money. I don't have to deal with contracts,surprise bills and credit checks anymore! They use trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. With it's great nationwide coverage and excellent reception/connectivity, I can call a friend without having any problems with the connection whatsoever. Check out the Straight Talk monthly plan now. You can get unlimited monthly service for only $45 which includes texts, calls, picture messaging and web. Straight Talk offers everything you need! Check out Straight Talk now!

SUMMERTIME AND BRANSON IS PRIME

2011-08-18T09:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

We've been busy these last couple of months and almost forgot that we haven't had our grand vacation yet for this year. It's been about two years now since we've been to Branson, Missouri. Branson is one of the great family friendly destinations we want to revisit. Although we've gone through about eight attractions in Branson, we still want to come back and visit more attractions and of course we will definitely visit Silver Dollar City again! Our three-day stay experience 2 years ago in Branson was worth it but it feels like we still missed a lot of attractions because there are really lots of them! So if you are looking for a family destination, I highly recommend Branson! With Branson, you can never go wrong with lots of places to see!

Below is our picture in the Giant Swing at Silver Dollar City during our vacation in Branson.

If you are planning to go to Branson, don't miss the "NIGHT WATER" event at White Water! White Water offers you 12-acres of themed water park fun. The fast-paced thrill rides, children's play areas and a slue of wave pools will give your family so much entertainment and relaxation that is surely fun during the cool nights of the summer time. After a long day of touring Branson, you may like staying at the most relaxing hotel in Branson, at the Hiltons of Branson! Take advantage of the Branson Best Value Vacation Package which includes deluxe accommodations at Hilton Branson Convention Center or Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, 2 adult and 2 children’s tickets to the Legends of Kung Fu show at the White House Theater in Branson, 2 adult and 2 children’s two-day passes to Silver Dollar City, a $25 gift card for shopping, and a $25 food credit for Level 2 Steakhouse. Aside from those, you'll get the third night for FREE! What a great deal! So what are you waiting for? Grab the Best Value offer now and enjoy the city of Branson!

MY BABY READING (VIDEO OF MY BABY READING AT 8 MONTHS AND 13 MONTHS)

2011-08-17T11:41:00.012-05:00

My baby started responding to my flashcards at about 7 months. I thought it was just a coincidence that she was getting the right card with the corresponding words that I told her to get, but after a month I was convinced because she's getting the same right card for the corresponding words I tell her! So I started taking a video of her getting the flashcards on her 8th month and she's getting better at it every single month by pointing or acting out the words!
It also amazes us how wide her vocabulary is now compared to last month. She can say about 16-18 words now.

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THE GIANT SWING RIDE IN BRANSON

2011-08-16T22:02:00.007-05:00

UPROMISE CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

2011-08-07T16:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPromise for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Each of us parents has their own dream for our child. I have a child but she's still a little bitty baby. I'm not sure what interests she will have in the future but I hope for the best for her. I'm dreaming that someday she will graduate from college and be good in her profession so she can contribute to society. How about you? What is your dream for your child? You can participate in the sweepstakes by sharing your story that tells your dream or how you as a parent havesupported your child's dream. You can go and submit your entry at the Dream Wall, www.upromisetodream.com. Upromise will be giving away $1000 to 10 winners and a grand prize winner for $10,000 in celebration for its 10th Year Anniversary! I just did submit my entry. Please visit here to view my entry and I hope you will click the like button to support me. Also, please leave a comment on my blog post as well. If you have a blog, I encourage you to blog about the sweepstakes too in support for the Upromise 10th Anniversary. For more information about the mechanics please read the dream wall official rules.

COOL NEW APP HELPS SPRINT CUSTOMERS FIND MISPLACED PHONES!

2011-08-07T15:00:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you experienced losing your phone? My mom lost her phones twice in the bus while commuting and it was really very frustrating! Not only did she lose her phone but most of all it was quite hard to get all the contact numbers and information back. Anyway, good news for Sprint subscribers especially for those who have lost their phone or had the experience of having their phone stolen. Now, there is a new phone app for you! It's called Sprint Total Equipment Protection App. It is available for Android, Blackberry and selected feature phones.

Imagine that you can locate your phone on a map with GPS technology with this app. How cool is that! You can also find your missing phone with an alarm, you can sync your contacts, remotely wipe your phone and remotely lock your lost phone. This app makes your life easier! Doesn't it? For only $8 per month you will get the protection that you need. Check out TEP now and never miss the opportunity for your total protection as you only have a limited time to add the feature to your existing phone which is until August 30th. So what are you waiting for? Hurry! Enroll in Total Equipment Protection now!

MEN'S EXPRESS JEANS: BORN TO ROCK THE SIDEWALK, BRED TO BE EPIC

2011-08-01T16:05:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband lost a lot of weight after having his healthy diet for several months and so his jeans tend to look very loose to him. He needs several new jeans that will make him more comfortable and look sexy. We have looked through several jeans stores online and Express jeans has the styles that my husband is looking for, from boot cut to straight leg jeans. Plus with the right price and a great deal- buy 1, get 1 50% Off, we can't definitely go wrong with it! It's really a very good deal! He is eyeing the Slim Fit Boot Cut Rocco Jean Medium Worn Wash and Kingston Classic Fit Low Rise Boot Cut Jean. Those jeans go anywhere and go along with any shirt and shoes he will wear. I love the style of it too for him as much as he did. Oh, I can't wait to see him wearing those jeans and I'm sure it looks perfectly great on him! How about you guys? Which Express jeans do you love and why?

If you are looking for men's jeans I suggest you check out Express jeans! Express has the jeans that guys need! Aside from that, you can enter for a chance to win FREE jeans, for a limited time only! They will be giving away 50 free pairs and this could be your lucky chance to Rock the Sidewalk for FREE! So what are you waiting for? Enter now! Who knows you might win an Express giveaway!

WOMEN'S EXPRESS JEANS: BORN TO ROCK THE SIDEWALK, BRED TO BE EPIC

2011-08-01T16:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband and I were on a serious diet these past few months and we had successfully met our goal weight, wooohooo! With that, we need to buy new jeans as our current jeans don't hold our sexy waists anymore! LOL! I love shopping online for clothing and have found Express jeans has the style I am looking for, from boot cut to flare jeans and even the ever so popular jean leggings. Plus, it's a Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off which is a pretty good deal! I love the Extreme Stretch Stella Jean Legging. It is a skinny, stretchy jeans which has the slim leg opening which will emphasize my sexy legs and curvalicious body. Aside from jean leggings, I also love the Flare Leg Stella Regular Fit Jean and the Wide Leg Slim Fit Zelda Jean. They also have colored jeans like red, gray, white which are also the trend for women right now. This red jeans will look perfect on me along with my my red shoes and red purse!:

Ohhhh! I so so love it!!! How about you? Which jeans do you love and why?

If you are looking for women's jeans, try checking out Express! They have the denim essentials we women need! You can also enter for a chance to win FREE jeans, for a limited time only! Express will be giving away 50 free pairs that you could possibly be rockin’ on the sidewalk! So what are you waiting for? Who knows you might win an Express giveaway !

SAVE ON SPECIAL OCCASION DRESSES

2011-08-01T01:45:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Milann for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The organizer of our national association in our area just announced that the Christmas Party for 2011 is going to be on the 4th of December and I'm really looking forward to it as early as now. I'm doing some online shopping today for the cocktail dress that I'm going to wear for the event. I've seen a ton of cocktail dresses at Milanoo with huge savings of 40% or more. Plus, it offers free shipping for the special occasion dresses to celebrate its third birthday! I'm actually eyeing the A-line grape satin one shoulder knee length dress they have in there. I'm pretty sure I will look stunning in it and it will emphasize my curvalicious body. LOL!

How about you? Do you need a dress for formal occasions? Whether it be an evening dress, ballroom gown, bridesmaid dress or dresses for a prom or homecoming, wedding, cock tail party, graduation, or an evening dress and other formal dresses for special occasions, I suggest you check out milanoo.com and get big savings! They have a huge selection of gorgeous dresses to choose from that will suit your taste. So what are you waiting for? Check it out now!

SUNFLOWER IN OUR YARD

2011-07-31T20:48:00.004-05:00

I love flowers and taking pictures of them. Here's another type of flower I have in our yard, the sunflower.

Psychic Kids

2011-07-29T13:10:00.000-05:00

This guest post from Hong Alexander

I love watching television through my satellite911 package and am a big fan of reality programs. I especially enjoy watching ones that are a little outside of the box because no one else really watches them. For instance, the last show I watched was called Psychic Kids and it's about a group of kids who happen to have psychic abilities. It was so much fun to watch and could even get quite scary at times while I was watching it alone at night in my own apartment without anyone else being there with me to watch it as well. That is why I enjoy it so much, because it can be scary.

I can not even imagine what these kids must be going through and I can't help but feel bad for them each and every time I watch the show. I actually recently got my boyfriend into watching the program with me and we both love it so much. The kids in each episode are completely different and they are unique in their very own ways. I can just imagine a lot of those kids going far with their talents and abilities when they grow up because they are just so much more talented than average people happen to be that do not have these types of gifts to deal with on a regular basis.

STRAIGHT TALK 2

2011-07-29T09:51:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am a family person and of course I want to save a lot of money and get everything that my child needs, from clothing, infant formulas, food to diapers and all that. We sometimes experience budget problems especially now that we have a new addition to the family unlike when we were just the two of us.

If you too love the idea of saving a ton of money and feeling richer by cutting your cell phone bill in half, then go for Straight Talk! You have to be crazy to be on a contract these days when you can get everything you need without one. I can't imagine the amount of money I could save by switching to Straight Talk. With the extra money I can save, I can get most of my child's needs and I can buy something for myself as well like shoes and clothes as I don't buy stuff for myself that much anymore since when our baby arrived.

With Straight Talk, I don't have deal with contracts,surprise bills and credit checks anymore! I can call a friend or relatives abroad with it's great nationwide coverage and excellent reception/connectivity. Oh! I really really enjoy talking with my relatives outside the US and friends on weekends. I can save a lot with this!

Straight Talk uses trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. I am actually eyeing an LG phone! If you are wanting to buy a really affordable phone for your young ones, they have reconditioned phones from $10.00 that include a camera, mp3 player, mobile web access, and Bluetooth® capability. There are also amazing smart phones; touch screen phones, and app capable phones with features like voice navigation, cameras, video recorders, music players, instant messaging, and Bluetooth®. With Straight Talk, you get it all; hook, line and sinker!

Straight Talk offers everything you need ! Here are the Monthly Plans:

• The “All You Need Plan” meets even the needs of heavy phone users with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data.

• Unlimited Monthly service is only $45, and includes calls, text, picture messaging, and web.

• Imagine unlimited calls, text, picture messaging and web for a whole year, for only $499.00!

• 411 calls are included at no extra charge.

• Free from activation, reactivation, or termination fees

So what are you waiting for?

MARIGOLD FLOWERS

2011-07-29T08:07:00.003-05:00

I have several kinds of flowers in our yard and marigolds are one of my favorites. Here are some of the photos I took this morning.

GET A GREAT DEAL WITH NET 10 UNLIMITED PLAN!

2011-07-29T05:00:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am getting tired of my monthly phone bill with lots of hidden fees and other charges!. As I am watching the see the Light video, I'm thinking of switching to a prepaid cell plan and seems like Net 10 Unlimited offers a pretty good deal with unlimited talk, text / picture messaging, web or mail. Yeah! It's unlimited everything and anything you can do with your cell phone for just $50! It will be a very big savings for me since I am paying a lot more than that every month. Plus, it has no contracts, no credit checks, no hidden fees, no surprise bill and other charges whatsoever. How great is that! I checked their phones online and they are very affordable as well and the phone manufacturers are trusted ones like Nokia, LG, Motorolla, Samsung and Kyocera. You can actually get simple phones for simple needs, calling and texting capabilities for under $15.00 only!. If you want something with more features like touch screen, camera, video and more, you can get it under $60. Phones are available at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Walgreens, K mart and many other in over 70,000 locations nationwide and online at NET10.com. Btw, I suggest you watch the video of a real NET10 customer too because I see it useful myself in deciding as well.

Net 10 Unlimited Plan will be very useful for me since I have relatives outside U.S. whom I talked to on the phone on the weekends and if I'll be getting it, I don't have to worry about long distance charges anymore! I'm also a text addict so I would really enjoy using it a lot! Net 10 has a nationwide coverage from coast to coast with excellent reception/ connectivity so I don't have to deal with that too.

How does Net 10 work? It's pretty easy! Just buy and activate your Net 10 phone at Net10.com's Activate/Reactivate button. Then test make a test call, send a text message or download a ringtone. To add Airtime, buy and add an Airtime Card before the Service End Date displayed on your phone screen to keep your NET10 service active. To add airtime, click "buy airtime" button at their website.

If you too are planning to switch to a prepaid phone, check out Net 10.com! They have great monthly plans has to offer. Also, check Net 10 on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/NET10Wireless, http://twitter.com/#!/Net10_Wireless.

FLIPFOTO PHOTO BOOTH

2011-07-28T18:48:00.005-05:00

Are you planning to have a wedding, or will you be celebrating a birthday, reunion or other event and would love to make it extra enjoyable and make it more unforgettable? Flipfoto photo booth is a great addition to your event, making your guests enjoy themselves being silly and striking their most wacky poses. The booth can take unlimited pictures and once printed on-site which is just a matter of seconds, your guest can sign and add their well wishes to it. You can then paste the photos in your guest book making it a unique one.

Flipfoto photo booth offers their services throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. I suggest you visit the Flipfoto website for their service and availability and have your guests entertained and make your event a memorable one! Btw, Flipfoto is also on Facebook, so check 'em out now!

STRAIGHT TALK 2

2011-07-28T17:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Straight Talk offers everything you need ! Here are the Monthly Plans:

• The “All You Need Plan” meets even the needs of heavy phone users with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data.

• Unlimited Monthly service is only $45, and includes calls, text, picture messaging, and web.

• Imagine unlimited calls, text, picture messaging and web for a whole year, for only $499.00!

• 411 calls are included at no extra charge.

• Free from activation, reactivation, or termination fees

So what are you waiting for?

MY BABY TURNS 1!

2011-07-26T09:55:00.003-05:00

MY BABY TURNS ONE!!!

Hubby and I are thankful to the Lord for my baby's good health and development for her entire first year!

Her pediatrician was pleased by how great her motor skills are (walking, running & climbing) as well as her speech skills saying words like "hi", "mommy", "daddy", "kakak" (means quack quack), "mama", "dada", "baby", "byebye", "dirta" (means dirty) before reaching her first year.

BRANSON FOR SPRING VACATION

2011-04-02T19:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Spring has sprung! It's a perfect season to enjoy a vacation together with the family after having not so much to do outdoors during winter. How I wish I was on vacation right at this moment enjoying the attractions in Branson. I have been to Silver Dollar City and it is by far the number one place to go to in Branson as it provides a variety of entertainment for kids and adults alike. We've been there for a whole day but unfortunately we missed some areas like the marvel cave. But then we enjoyed the thrill rides, the food, the crafts and other attractions so we will definitely go back there again sometime. During our vacation in Branson we stayed at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and we were so much pleased with the service, and the room was very relaxing. Plus, the hotel is just walking distance to the mall, the not to be missed dancing fountain (choreographed to lights, music, and pyrotechnics) and the lakeside boardwalk. The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is just on the other side of the road from where the Hilton Promenade is. By the way, Both the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel offer great packages for the family this spring season.

Here are the inclusions in the package:
- two adult tickets and two tickets for kids (age 4 to 11) for 2 full days at Silver Dollar City
- $25 food and beverage voucher for Level 2 Steak house located on the second floor of the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.
-Two nights, three days package which starts at $455 plus tax making family vacation more affordable.

Below is my tentative itinerary of things to do in Branson that may give you some ideas of what to do there.
First Day
Morning: Ride the Ducks - about 1 hour tour around Branson in a vehicle that travels on land and water.
Afternoon: Silver Dollar City- enjoy thrilling rides, petting zoos, shows, crafts and more
Evening: Branson Landing- shopping, dining, watching the dancing fountain and have a one and a half mile walk at the lakeside boardwalk.

If you are planning for a spring vacation, Branson Missouri should not be missed with lots of attractions to see!

DIVE INTO THE SEASON'S SEXIEST SWIMWEAR!

2011-04-01T03:01:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

We got a bunch of snow during the winter here at our place and I'm glad it's over! Wooohooo! I'm pretty excited about our up coming yearly outing with my family and friends which is usually held at a water park or beach. I just started looking for women's swimwear at Express and I think I finally found the swim suit that I am looking for! Below is a picture of the swim suit that I really like. I love it as it emphasizes the shape of the body making one look more sexy! Can't wait to fit this swimsuit and see myself in the mirror and how sexy looking I am!haha!

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GET GAME TREAT NOW AND INCREASE TRAFFIC!

2011-03-15T18:00:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GameTreat for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

On my free time I usually do blogging and playing games online. How about you, Do you have a blog or website of your own? Maybe you want to generate traffic to it too. I've been blogging for two years now and so far I have gained a lot of traffic on my website and that inspires me to continue blogging and updating stuff on it. Anyway, for those bloggers or site owners who want to generate traffic, I would like to share with you one good idea on how to generate traffic. You can add high quality game content to you website for FREE! Game Treat is an exciting new free game Web App for your website. How to add the game app? It's pretty easy! Just watch the video below and give it a try!

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MY BABY WALKING ALONG THE WINDOW SILL AT 7 MONTHS

2011-02-09T11:57:00.001-06:00

Time flies way too fast! Just want to share with you the video of my baby walking along the window sill (at 7 months):

GETTING TICKETS TO WATCH AT THE BASEBALL STADIUMS

2011-02-05T13:11:00.016-06:00

My spouse and I are both St. Louis Cardinals fans. We are looking forward to Spring to watch some baseball games at Busch Stadium in St. Louis Missouri which is only an hour drive from home. It's more fun to watch the actual baseball game with lots of people cheering on their favorite team and seeing players live in action rather than watching it on television. We'll be getting our tickets online at Ticket America as early as now to grab great seats! Ticket America is the most trusted source for ordering tickets online. Really looking forward to watch the game!

We'll also go to Chicago sometime in summer to do some important file applications there. Our friends who live there are asking us to come over to their house and will probably invite us to watch the baseball game at Wrigley Field with them.

How about you? Are you looking forward to watching your favorite baseball team at Turner Field, New Orleans Arena or Yankee Stadium and other baseball stadiums across the United States.? If you are planning to buy tickets for a baseball game, visit Ticket America online, the # 1 source for tickets.

ICICLES

2011-02-05T08:32:00.001-06:00

I'm playing with my Nikon lens AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-D and I think I took a pretty good shot of the icicles yesterday morning. Today it's snowy here. Geeez! seems like the snowy weather is unending.

TIME TO GET RID OF THOSE UNWANTED HOUSE GUESTS!

2011-02-02T20:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Victor Pest. All opinions are 100% mine.

"There's a little thief in the basement!" That's what my friend screamed when I was in her house last week. She saw the bag of cat food that had been gnawed away by the mouse.

I also hate mice and if ever I see one in my house or see any trace of it, I will get rid of that pest right away! Not only do they cause property damage (nibbling almost everything), but they also contaminate foods and transmit disease such as salmonellosis. I also had a bad experience with mice when I was a kid while I was at my playmate's house . A mouse crawled on my feet and bit my toe! Geeeze! Everytime I remember it, it is as if I can still feel the little creepy feet of the mouse crawling on my toes! Anyway, I suggested that my friend use Victor® rodent control products since I've heard from people I know that it works best for them.

Victor® is recognized as a world leader in the rodent control industry and is a trusted brand name since 1890. They carry a full line of products for mouse problems that are highly efficient, safe for kids and pets, and are non-toxic so it's really a smart thing to choose them. I will personally use their products if in need. Safety is very important to me, especially now that I have a child, so as the effectiveness of the product. More so, most of their satisfied customers attested that once you use it, it will help get rid of your unwanted house guests so fast!

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ICE FORMED BY FREEZING RAIN

2011-02-02T13:29:00.007-06:00

I woke up this morning to a scenery out the window which I think is beautiful to my eyes- the ice on trees formed by freezing rain. There goes my feeling of photographer wanna be again. LOL! Did I take a good shot?

FUN SUPERBOWL RECIPES VIDEO

2011-02-02T13:00:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kenmore Live Studio. All opinions are 100% mine.

Wooohoo! The SuperBowl is just around the corner! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!

Can't wait to watch the Big Game, together with some of our family members who will come over to our house. Of course, Super Bowl celebration isn't just about watching the game. It's not complete without a Super Bowl meal and snacks! I love to cook and prepare perfectly delicious food while it will be more challenging and exciting for me to try new Super Bowl Recipes. I already have the list of food to prepare on Sunday and I have two new Super Bowl recipes to try. One of which is Tailgating Tacos offered by Kenmore. It's easy to cook with its simple ingredients. It really looks temptingly delicious to me and makes my mouth water. Plus, I like the way chef Marty Larkin demonstrate the cooking. He's so lively that it makes me eager to cook right at this very moment. Aside from the Tailgating Tacos, I'll also give Pittsburg Popcorn a try. I bet the bacon and cheddar will give the popcorn a different twist.

Btw, thanks Kenmore for the great Super Bowl Recipes! Looking forward to cooking these dishes on Sunday.

How about you? Are you throwing a Super Bowl party or just simple celebration? However way you celebrate it, make sure you try Kenmore's Super Bowl recipes and let's share food reviews after the Super Bowl event!

TIPS ON PHOTOGRAPHY?

2011-02-01T18:45:00.007-06:00

I love taking pictures!!! I just started practicing photography on my own with the hope of becoming a PRO in it.haha! Anyway, I wanted to share with you the pictures that I took during the snowy days of January here in our place. I hope to improve my skill in the future. Can somebody help me with some tips on photography?

TABASCO® Original Red Suits Everything We Eat!

2011-01-31T19:25:00.001-06:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Super Bowl is just a couple of days away! Whether you are planning for a full-fledged Super bowl party or a simple gathering with the family, you surely have preferred food and beverages for the event while watching the Big Game. My spouse and I are planning to prepare pizza, chicken wings, pop corn, chips with dipping sauce and chili for the football game and have some family members coming over. Each food item we serve will have TABASCO® Original Red! Of course, nothing beats the taste of food with Tabasco in it! I love putting a dash of Tabasco Original Red on my pizza to give it a big kick! Pizza and Tabasco Original Red is a game day tradition in our family! Have you tried spicy popcorn? Why don't you give it a try by adding few drops of Tabasco Sauce to a bag of butter-flavored popped popcorn! Marinating chicken wings with Tabasco, and adding Tabasco to dipping sauce and chili will enhance the flavor of the food. Tabasco Original Red is "So Much More Than Hot"! It's not just like the hot sauce which only gives the "heat". Tabasco is about what heat does to the flavor of the food! Tabasco Original Red spices up your menu and enhances the flavor of the food so you can get the best of every bite! The simple combination of salt, red pepper, and vinegar are perfected in a 3-year aging process that produces a hot sauce with the uncanny ability to bring the most out of your food. My family is a big fan of Tabasco Original Red because it suits everything we eat!

By the way, I wanted to share with you my very own Spicy Pork Spring Roll recipe which is the all time favorite of my family and friends.

Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork,1/2 clove of garlic (finely minced, 1 onion (finely chopped), 1 carrots(finely minced), 1 stalk celery (thinly sliced), 2 dashes Tabasco Original Red, 2 tbsps soy sauce, pepper to taste, spring roll wrappers, oil for frying

Directions:In a wok, saute the garlic and onion with oil. Add the ground pork until cooked. Then add, Tabasco Original Red, soy sauce (you may add more if needed, depending upon your taste), carrots and celery. Pepper to taste. When cooked you may put it in a strainer and leave for about 5-10 minutes to cool and remove excess oil. Lay your spring roll wrapper in a plate. Place a tablespoon of filling on each spring roll wrapper seal it with a few drops of water. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the spring roll for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel or strainer. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce like sweet and sour sauce.

How about you? Have you already made a list of food to prepare for the Super Bowl? Check out the Game-Day Party Menu. You can get lots of simple ideas and recipes for the food that you will surely love not only for the football season but even on any occasion or just a simple ordinary day. Also, don't forget to check out the Pizza Perfected page as well for pizza lovers just like me!

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN AND FAMILY

2011-01-31T19:09:00.002-06:00

My spouse and I make it a routine to make a snowman each year. But this year is a different one! Since we have a baby, we decided to make not only one but a whole family. I will find it cute whenever our baby gets older and sees our family picture with the 3 snowmen that represent each of us.

STARTING EARLY TO REDUCE STRESS WITH WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

2011-01-31T18:55:00.001-06:00

Starting Early to Reduce Stress with Winterizing Your Home

Thanks to Roman May

An early start to winterizing your home takes some of the stress out. In late summer, we start by beginning to trim trees and bushes back away from the house and cleaning leaves and debris from around the foundation. Throughout the summer however, we began insulating areas of the house that were problematic through the winter last year.

A front room annex that required a new door and new insulation, a back door entry way which required foam insulation being added to seal it from allowing the cold breezes in, and black out curtains which offer insulation as well as helping reduce daylight from coming in. Additional winterizing things include putting plastic over certain windows that tend not to seal and installing mini blinds to again help with the reduction of drafts throughout the house. Check it out.

CROWD CONTROL PRODUCTS

2011-01-31T14:48:00.006-06:00

I'm so happy with my cousin's growing business! She just started a small store two years ago and now her business is doing great, accepting five times as many customers as she had last year. In fact, she had her store renovated and expanded a couple of months ago making it bigger so as to accommodate more customers and have more displayed goods. She's planning on building up a new store in a nearby town as well.

With her expanding business, she definitely needs some barriers, since there are lots of people in the cashier line almost everyday, in order to help them stay in their lines . I'm helping her out to look for crowd control products like stanchions, barricades and velvet ropes that she needs, so the customers have an orderly line. I have found great deals and quality products online and I think the retractable belt stanchions would be appropriate for her store. She can also have her store name printed on the belts. Anyway, I'm waiting for her call in a while so we can chitchat.

SNOWMAN CUPCAKE FOR MY DAUGHTER'S 6TH MONTH BIRTHDAY

2011-01-31T09:01:00.000-06:00

I made a snowman cupcake for my daughter's sixth month birthday!!! Here's a slide show showing some pictures of my baby and her snowman cupcake:

Do you want to learn how to make snowman cupcakes? Watch the video below by Yoyomax12:

CARPET CLEANING SERVICES

2011-01-31T08:03:00.000-06:00

I had a good and interesting talk with my friend from Texas last weekend. A few years ago we were talking about our married life but now we're talking about our babies and parenthood! Time really flies by too fast!

Since her baby will crawl soon, she is looking for carpet cleaning services in Austin. She's worried not only about the dust and dirt that her baby might come in contact with, but also with the dust mites and other insects that thrive in the carpet. Sure, there are billions of pests in the carpet which even the best vacuum cleaner can't get rid off. The best solution to it is high pressure steam cleaning. Steam Cleaning Austin, Tx was recommended to her by a friend. They provide great service, the staff are extremely nice and you can get carpet cleaning tips from them as well. Anyway, I think it would also be a good idea to get steam cleaning services for our house too.

NURSING SCRUBS

2011-01-27T10:34:00.007-06:00

A nursing course was one of my choices when I was about to go to college because it is one of the most in demand jobs no matter what the condition of the economy is. People always seek medical help so there is always a need for health care and medical workers.
I have a friend whom I usually talked with who is a registered nurse. I wanted to help her in find nursing scrubs online that she is looking for. She has tried different styles and brands of uniforms but she wants a nurse uniform that will make her look and feel great about herself. I think I have found the site on where to buy cheap scrubs that will not make her feel frumpy in her uniform anymore. The site offers a good slimming fit and high quality fabric that would make every nurse look and feel the way they deserve! I like their styles and fitting and I bet my friend will like it too since we have the same tastes in clothing style. I'm so excited to talk with my friend again and tell her the good news.

ICING/FROSTING RECIPE

2010-11-14T21:06:00.007-06:00

I learned how to bake a cake last year and I'm loving it! Here is the list of Icing/Frosting recipes that I wanted to share with you, from the old recipe book that my mother-in-law had(Betty Crocker's Cook Book). One of my schoolmates actually requested for me to share my icing recipe, so here you go.

CREAMY COCOA ICING
2 2/3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1/3 cup soft butter
3 tbsp milk
Sift sugar and cocoa together. Add butter and milk. Stir until well blended. Makes frosting for two 8 or 9" layer or 13x9" oblong.

COCOA-MOCHA ICING
A spice cake takes this frosting treatment nicely.

Sift together 2 2/3 cups sifted confectioners sugar and 3 tbsp cocoa. Add 1/3 cup soft butter and 1 tbsp powdered instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp water. Blend well.

QUICK-AS-A-WINK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1 pkg. (6oz.) semi sweet chocolate pieces
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp milk
1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
Combine chocolate, butter and milk in saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate in just melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Beat until smooth, glossy and easy to spread. (If not glossy, stir in a few drops of hot water.) Makes frosting for 8 or 9" square.

GLOSSY CHOCOLATE ICING
3 tbsp. shortening
3 squares unsweetened chocolate (3 oz)
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Melt shortening and chocolate together over hot water. Blend in sugar, salt, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Place bowl in ice water and continue stirring until thick enough to spread. Makes frosting for two 8 or 9" layers or 13x9" oblong.

THIN CHOCOLATE ICING
(For Boston Cream Pie, Cream Puffs and Chocolate Roll.)
1 square unsweetened chocolate (1 oz)
1 tsp. butter
1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
2 tbsp boiling water
Melt chocolate and butter together over hot water. Remove from heat. Blend in sugar and water. Beat only until smooth but not stiff.

CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE ICING
Blend 1 pkg. (3 oz.) soft cream cheese and 1 tbsp. milk. Blend in well 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar. Stir in 1 to 2 sq unsweetened chocolate (1 to 2 oz.), melted and slightly cooled, 1 tsp. vanilla and dash of salt. (Thin with more milk if necessary for desired spreading consistency.) Makes frosting for two 8 or 9" layers or 13x9" oblong.

BROWN BEAUTY ICING
1 1/3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup milk
3 square unsweetened chocolate (3oz), melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 whole egg (or 3 egg yolks)
Blend sugar, shortening, milk, chocolate and vanilla in mixing bowl. Add egg. Beat with rotary beater just until frosting is smooth. Place bowl in ice water and stir until frosting is thick enough to spread. If frosting becomes to thick, dip bowl in hot water for a few seconds and stir to desired consistency. Makes frosting for two 8 or 9" layers or 13x9" oblong.

MINUTE FUDGE FROSTING
Quick. Sure. Creamy

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
2 squares unsweetened chocolate (20z), cut up
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix all ingredients except vanilla in saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate and shortening melt. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 min.(220 deg). Remove from heat and beat until lukewarm (120 deg).Stir in vanilla. Beat until a smooth spreading consistency. Enough for two 8 or 9" or 13x9" oblong.

MINUTE PENUCHE FROSTING
Make Minute Fudge Frosting (above)- except use brown sugar in place of granulate. Omit corn syrup and chocolate.

PRIZE FUDGE FROSTING
Note: When fudge-type frosting become too thick to spread, add a little cream as needed. When too thin, add sifted confectioners sugar.
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tbsp butter
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz), cut up
1 tsp vanilla
Mix all ingredients except vanilla in saucepan. Cover and cook slowly until mixture boils. Remove cover and cook without stirring until a little dropped into cold water forms a soft ball (234 deg). Remove from heat, let stand until cool. Add vanilla. Beat until thick enough to spread. Enough for 9" square or 13x9 oblong.

WHITE FUDGE FROSTING
Delicious on spic and chocolate cakes
Make Prize Fudge Frosting(above)--except omit the chocolate and use commercial sour cream or soured milk in place of water. Fold in 1 cup cut-up raisins, if desired.

EASY PENUCHE ICING
Perfect on date, spice, whole egg or chocolate cakes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 to 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar. Boil and stir over low heat 2 min. Stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to luke warm(120 deg). Gradually stir in confectioners sugar. Place pan in ice water and stir until thick enough to spread. Enough for two 8 or 9 layers or 13x9" oblong.

EASY CHOCO MINT ICING
Use about 16 large chocolate covered peppermint cream patties for frosting for 13x 9" oblong cake, 12 for 9" square. The minute cake comes out of the oven, place chocolate peppermints over top. As they melt, spread quickly.

BROWN SUGAR MERINGUE
Especially delicious on spice cake.
2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
1 cup brown sugar(packed)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup nuts, cut up
Just before cake is removed from oven, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar and lemon juice until stiff. Spread with nuts. Bake at 400 degrees(mod. hot) 8 to 10 min. to brown meringue.

CHOC-O-NUT TOPPING
To be used with Brown Beauty Cake or your favorite 8" square chocolate cake.
2 cups coconut, cut up
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted
Mix ingredients. Pour 1/2 of cake batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of choc-o-nut mixture. Add remaining batter. Bake. As soon as cake is done, sprinkle with remaining choc-o-nut mixture.

CREAMY WHITE ICING
Never sugary, never grainy. Smooth.
1/2 cup shortening (part butter)
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
about 3 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Melt shortening in saucepan. Remove from heat. Blend in flour and salt. Stir milk in slowly. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 min. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Stir until thick enough to spread. (Place pan in ice water while stirring to set the icing.)
Creamy Raisin or Nut: Add about 1/2 cup cut-up raisins or nuts.
Creamy Orange or Lemon: Omit vanilla. In place of the milk, use orange or lemon juice. Add 1 1/2 extra tbsp flour. Add grated orange or lemon rind for extra flavor.
Creamy Fudge:Reduce shortening to 1/4 cup. Add 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (2 oz), melted, after the sugar.
Creamy Browned Butter: Use all butter. Brown butter in saucepan over medium heat until a delicate brown.

BROILED ICING
Bubbles and browns under the broiler. Wonderful on Butterscotch Cake, Spice Cake and Hot Water Sponge Cake and Hot Water Sponge Cake
1/3 cup soft butter
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup cream (20% butterfat)
1/2 cup nuts, cut up
Mix ingredients. Spread over top of warm 13x9" cake. Place low under broiler until mixture browns. For extra goodness, add 1 cup moist shredded coconut.

PEANUT BUTTER BROILED ICING
Delicious on Peanut Butter Cake or your favorite chocolate cake
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup cream (20% butterfat)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup peanuts chopped
Mix first four ingredients. Stir in peanuts. Spread on warm 13x9" cake, place low under broiler until mixture browns slightly.

WHITE MOUNTAIN FROSTING
Soft, never grainy, spreads easily
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites(1/4 cup)
1 tsp.vanilla
Mix sugar, water and corn syrup in saucepan. Cover saucepan, bring to rolling boil. Remove cover and cook to 242 deg or until syrup spins a 6 to 8" thread. Just before syrup is ready, beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold a point. Pour hot syrup very slowly in a thin stream into the beaten egg whites. Continue beating until frosting holds peaks. Blend in vanilla. When spreading on cake, make pretty swirls with spatula. Makes frosting for two 8 or 9" or 13x9" oblong.

PINK MOUNTAIN FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting (above) --except use 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice in place of water

LEMON FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting (above)--except, in place of vanilla, use 1 tbsp. lemon juice and fold in a little grated lemon rind.

CHOCOLATE REVEL FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting(above). At the very last, fold in 1 sq. unsweetened chocolate (1oz),coarsely grated, or 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate pieces.

ALLEGRETTI FROSTING
Melt over hot water 1 q. unsweetened chocolate (1 oz)with 1/4 tsp shortening. Using a teaspoon, drip chocolate around top edge of cake iced with a fluffy white frosting, letting chocolate run down sides in uneven lines.

SATINY BEIGE FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting(above)--except use brown sugar in place if granulated. Use only 1/2 tsp vanilla.

PEPPERMINT FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting (above)--except fold in, after beating, 1/2 tsp peppermint flavoring or 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint stick candy.

MARSHMALLOW FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting(above). At the last, fold in 6 to 8 quartered soft marshmallows, stirring until blended.

TUTTI-FRUTTI FROSTING
Make White Mountain Frosting(above). At the very last, fold in nuts, candied cherries, dates and raisins(all chopped).

COMFORT FROSTING
Divinity type.
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites(1/4 cup)
1 tsp vanilla
Follow method for White Mountain Frosting (above).

DOUBLE BOILER FROSTING
For two 8 or 9 " layers
2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar or tbsp light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
Mix all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler. Place over boiling water; beat with rotary beater until stiff peaks form. Scrape bottom and sides of pan occasionally. Fold in vanilla.

STRAWBERRY ICING
Make Double Boiler Frosting (above) --except use frozen of fresh strawberry juice in place of water.

LEMON BUTTER FLUFF ICING
Made with cream cheese. So delicious on angel food, sponge and chiffon cakes.
1 pkg. (3 oz) cream cheese (room temp)
2 tbsp cream
1/2 cup soft butter(1/4 lb)
4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 to 3 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp vanilla
Combine all ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Enough for 1 large cake.

*BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (reference THE TASTE OF HOME COOKBOOK)*
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners sugar
2 tbsp milk
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy, Spread frosting between layers an over top and sides of cake.

RUSTIC BEDROOM FURNITURE

2010-11-04T14:49:00.007-05:00

If I were to own a log cabin house, I would love to have a log cabin with style like in the picture below.Of course, a complete line of rustic furniture will surely match the log cabin house which will make the whole house more rustic looking. In looking for rustic furniture, I would prefer buying at scenicfurniture.com. They carry a complete line of rustic bedroom furniture like log beds, bedroom night stands, bedroom dressers, decorative mirrors and more. Aside from bedroom furniture they also have tables, sofas, benches, stools, chairs, decorations, lamps and a lot more. How about you? What rustic furniture would you like for your home? I suggest that you check out Scenic Furniture online and you will see their large collection of rustic furniture with great quality and craftsmanship.

SHEEP CUPCAKE

2010-11-04T12:15:00.003-05:00

I made sheep cupcakes for my daughter's third month birthday. Do you want to learn how to make sheep cupcakes? Watch the video below by HowdiniGuru

LIZ CLAIBORNE NEW YORK OUTLET STORE ON SALE!

2010-10-21T00:34:00.005-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Liz Claiborne New York Outlets. All opinions are 100% mine.

Fall is my favorite season of the year. Oh! I love the fall breeze and looking at the trees changing color from green to yellow, red, orange or purple.

Well, its also time for me to put up those summer clothes as it gets cooler and cooler these past few days and I have to get ready with the fall fashion. I would love to go shoping for fall apparel at LizClaiborne in Aurora, IL and buy some new sweaters and boots and maybe jackets too. I so love wearing boots. It's my favorite thing about fall fashion. Also, wearing boots makes me look more sexy with a matching fashionable sweater or jacket. Oh! I am so excited to go shopping for all the new Fall fashions! Especially now that Liz Claiborne is on sale! Liz Claiborne New York Outlets are selling their entire inventory at a discount! They are from 50% to 80% off!!! Even the new Fall fashions are available for sale of up to 50% off! Click here to find the nearest store to your location. So what are you waiting for? Grab the great deals Liz Claiborne has to offer for the fall season. Visit the nearest Liz Claiborne New York Outlet store near you. Have fun shopping everyone!.

SPICES THAT CAN HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT

2010-10-20T10:15:00.001-05:00

I am determined to loose weight and I am so happy that I have almost lost my pregnancy weight. Anyway, if you are planning to lose some weight here are some of the spices that not only add flavor to your dishes but can also help you lose those bulging pockets in your body.

1. Cinnamon
-can boost the body's weight loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates.
-lowers bad cholesterol
- prevent the metabolic syndrome commonly seen in pre-diabetics
But before you go on piling the spice by spoonful, note that cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin, which can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts.

2. Cayenne
-contains capsaicin which acts as an appetite suppressant
-has fat burning abilities and thermogenic properties
-calorie burner

3. Black Pepper
improve digestion and promote the absorption of nutrients
-boosts fat metabolism

4. Mustard Seed
-boost metabolism
-fat burner

5. Ginger
-an effective diuretic (a substance that increases the elimination of urine).
- improves gastric mobility
-hinders the absorption of cholesterol
-helps to increase metabolism.

PHOTO BOOKS AND PAPER

2010-10-07T16:00:00.004-05:00

I love taking pictures of my baby. I have lots of pictures of her from birth to the present. I guess I have thousands of pictures of her already since I am capturing her developments and all. I am also practicing my photography with her because my camera is still new. When she grows up, I'm sure she will enjoy looking at those pictures especially her precious moments with me and her dad. She will truly feel how special she was and how she was loved by us. I don't just want to keep those photos in my laptop. I am planning on putting them in a photo album. I have found quality photo albums and photo paper online at the lowest prices. Their printed photo book will allow me to customize my own layout, add my own text for captions and there is a wide range of other options with their free and easy to use software. If you are looking for photo albums or photo paper, I suggest you visit the link in this post.

JUSTIN BIEBER FOUND TO BE CLEVERLY DISGUISED 51 YR OLD PEDOPHILE?

2010-10-04T15:13:00.022-05:00

I have just read the bizarre story and have seen the video of Justin Beiber (the 16 years old Canadian Pop-R&B singer) really being a 51 year old pedophile that is sweeping the internet. The Onion News Network reported that Justin Bieber found to be cleverly disguised 51 year old pedophile named Michael Cote who posed as a teen star for many years by wearing a wig and a "convincing" rubber mask. It was said that the "innocently suggestive" lyrics of Cote's have manipulated the minds of thousands of underage girls. In the video, they also showed an image of his face peeling off when his mask came loose during a concert in Louisiana.

LOL! That makes no sense because it would be ALL OVER THE MEDIA if he did! But many are still bubbling if it's real or not. Well, I found out that the news channel "The Onion" is true but their news about Justin is not real! The Onion News is made for making lame jokes and other weird news which others may not find funny at all. You can check out their website at http://www.theonion.com/

Watch this:

The Onion is an American news satire organization. It is an entertainment newspaper and a website featuring satirical articles reporting on international, national and local news, in addition to a not-satirical entertainment section known as The A.V. Club. Since, 2007, the organization has been publishing satirical news audios and videos online as the "Onion News Network - Source: Wikipedia.

AFFORDABLE WEDDING INVITATION

2010-10-01T15:35:00.007-05:00

A few weeks from now my friend will be getting married and I'm so excited for her. The couple decided to have a simple wedding this year, with only a few close friends and family members as guests, but they will soon have an elegant wedding early next year in the bride's home country. In this year's wedding preparation, my friend asked for my help. I'm in-charge of the wedding invitations and wedding souvenirs. My friend already sent me the link for the wedding invitation website. The designs available the website are in full-color or black and white. It has matching stationery available with free envelopes available with every purchase. Plus photos can be uploaded for free. Wedding Invitations are as low as $12.95 for 25! If you are looking for wedding invitations click here.

GINATAANG MONGGO RECIPE (MUNG BEAN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK)

2010-10-01T08:16:00.004-05:00

When I was in the Philippines my dad used to cook ginisang munggo as the main course and fried fish as a side dish once or twice a month but without gata or coconut milk. When I attended a Filipino-American gathering here in the U.S. few months ago, I had my first ginataang monggo and it was good. I tried to cook it and I love my version of ginataang monggo with its simple ingredients! Here's my recipe:
Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup pork, diced
2 cups mung beans
some spinach or alugbati
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp alamang guisado (sauteed shrimp paste)
2 tsp. cooking oil
2 cups water

Procedure:
Boil the monggo (mung bean) in a casserole dish for 30 minutes or until soft.

Turn the stove to medium heat and place a separate casserole dish on the burner. Add cooking oil and saute the garlic and onion. Add the pork and continue to saute until the pork turns white. Add water, coconut milk, monggo and alamang guisado and boil. You can add more water or alamang guisado depending on your taste. Add spinach. Turn of heat after a minute or so.

PLAYSTATION MOVE

2010-09-30T20:37:00.008-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE. All opinions are 100% mine.

Oh how I hope I can own a Play Station Move! I love playing games and PlayStation Move is an entertainment system that will satisfy my dreams! Plus, playing Move is an entertaining way to exercise and could possibly help me lose more weight as it involves movements while playing. If only a genie appeared right in front of me, I would ask for a PlayStation Move so my family and I can play entertaining games together and have bonding time especially on weekends and holidays, and we could have family game nights too. I'm sure there will be no boring moments anymore for all of us.
There are wide variety of games that you could play with Playstation Move including sports, action, party, family, and shooters. Ooooh! there are lots of games that I want to play with it. The games are addictively fun and the outcome of every move is all under your control. One of the games that I would like to play is Kung-Fu Live as it involves lots of movements. I am really looking forward to hours of fun not only with my family but also with my friends with its diverse selection of games and new ones launching all the time. If you are looking for the latest entertainment for your family, I suggest you buy PlayStation Move. PlayStation®Move redefines motion gaming with the most immersive and realistic gaming experience only possible on the PlayStation®3 system. You will surely love it's controller which is simple, easy to use and ergonomically designed, and captures a full range of motion giving you the ultimate control over how you play the game. By the way, good news for all PlayStation3 owners! You can bring motion gaming exclusively to your existing PlayStation 3 for only $99 with the Move bundle package! So what are you waiting for?

JUNGLE ANIMAL CUPCAKES

2010-09-30T08:45:00.005-05:00

I made monkey and lion cupcakes for my daughter's second month birthday. On her third month, I am thinking of making tiger and zebra cupcakes. Do you want to learn how to make jungle animal cupcakes? Watch the video below by HowdiniGuru

SAVE MUCH WITH PARENT'S CHOICE INFANT FORMULA!

2010-09-29T19:58:00.007-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you using infant formula for your little one? Are you aware that all infant formulas are subject to the same exacting standards of the FDA pursuant to the Infant Formula Act? This legislation vested FDA with the authority to ensure that all infant formulas sold in the United States provide the necessary levels of identified nutrients required for the growth of healthy babies. Store-brand formulas are nutritionally equivalent to Similac and other brand-name formulas but costs up to 50% less for a savings of $600 a year per baby. I suggest you consider trying a store brand formula alternative sold at retailers including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, and Babies “R” Us like the Parent's Choice infant formula. Parent's Choice infant formula has Prebiotics to help support your baby’s immune system and has DHA & ARA, which support brain and eye development, the same as Similac formula. Plus Parent's Choice formula has all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals for growth and development. Parent's Choice formula is available in 23.2 oz and 12.4 oz sizes. By the way, I am one concerned parent and just wanted to share with you about the Similac recall. If you are using Similac for your little one, you might want to check the formula's lot number here to see if it is included in the recall. Stop using it immediately if it is part of the recall! Abbott Laboratories warned the public that there are certain lot numbers of Similac powder baby formula may contain beetles or larvae. Babies who drink formula containing the beetles or their larvae could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. Many parents switch to generic formula because of this.

HOW TO MAKE BABY RATTLE CUPCAKES? BABY SHOWER CUPCAKES IDEAS

2010-09-29T19:50:00.006-05:00

These are the rattle cupcakes I made for my baby's first month. Aren't they cute? If you want to know how to make these, watch the video below by HowdiniGuru

PARENT'S CHOICE INFANT FORMULA NOW ON WALMART.COM

2010-09-29T19:15:00.006-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Did you know that all infant formulas are subject to the same regulations governing manufacturing and ingredients as stipulated by the Infant Formula Act? Well, I have learned recently that store brand formula meets the same FDA nutritional requirements as all major brands. If that is the case, then you can save much money buying store brand formula since it is as good as the other major brands. Also, it fulfills not only the quality but also the safety requirements of the FDA as it is inspected the same way as the name brands. Anyway, are you a parent who is considering switching to generic formula for your babies?. You might want to try Parent's Choice formula. Parent's Choice Formula meets all FDA nutritional standards like the national brands. It offers complete nutrition for babies ages 0-12 months and are available in a range of formulas to address common feeding issues. You can buy Parent's Choice infant formula not only in-store but also on-line and ready to ship right to your home! Plus, there is no additional charge for the shipping! It's easy to find Parent's Choice infant formula on Walmart.com's Baby Center so visit the site now. You can buy case sizes only (4 or 6 units). Powder and ready to feed formulas are also available.By the way, have you heard about the Similac Recall? Parents who are using Similac formula are worried for their babies because certain lots of Similac powdered baby formula may contain beetles or their larvae. I have one Similac container here at home and have found out it is recalled! Good thing I haven't opened it yet to feed my baby. If your baby drinks Similac, I advise you to check the formula's lot number to see if it is part of the recall. You must stop using it immediately if it is included in the recall. Most of the parents now switched to generic formula upon hearing about the news. How about you? Are you one of the parents like me who want to switch to generic formula? I suggest you try, Parent's Choice infant formula for your baby!

SIMILAC RECALL

2010-09-29T14:37:00.002-05:00

To all parents out there who are using Similac for their little ones, have you heard about the Similac recall? Abbott Laboratories warned the public that there are certain lot numbers of Similac powder baby formula that may contain beetles or larvae. Babies who drink formula containing the beetles or their larvae, could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract. If your baby drinks Similac infant formula, you might want to check the formula's lot number here to see if it is included in the recall. Stop using it immediately if it is part of the recall! Just wanted to share this with other parents like me, especially those who are using Similac.

FALL'S HOTTEST ENTERTAINMENT WITH TV PREMIERE

2010-09-21T00:27:00.007-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of TiVo. All opinions are 100% mine.

Fall is my favorite time of the year, when leaves lose their green color, changing to shades of red, orange, yellow or brown. It's very relaxing to see. Plus the cool breeze of fall makes it perfect to enjoy outdoor activities. Aside from that, I am also excited for the upcoming TV Fall Premieres.

The TiVo Premiere, along with the new TiVo Slide remote, makes discovering this fall TV season’s best entertainment (web video, TV, and movies) easier for you! Curious about the series that swept the 2010 Emmys (i.e. Modern Family or Mad Men)? The exclusive TiVo Search and TiVo Collections features can catch you up in a matter of clicks! As a new mom, I am always busy with my little one and find it hard to sit down and watch my favorite TV shows. Good thing, there is TiVo Premiere! I can record my favorite shows. Not only that, I can also subscribe to the Fall TV Guru Guide so that I will not miss any of the new shows premiering this fall. The TiVo Premiere, along with the new TiVo Slide remote make it easier for me to search for the Fall TV season's best entertainment. My husband and I are fans of the Lost TV show and we don't want to miss any of their episode. Now, we can follow our favorite Lost actors onto their new projects with TiVo Premier. Similar to Internet Movie Database (IMDB), with TiVo Premiere we can check out everything, our favorite actors have done – and then watch it right there via YouTube, Amazon VOD, Blockbuster, Netflix or our cable lineup. TiVo is not just a DVR! I suggest that you use TiVo search to find your favorite TV programs, movies and Web video whether it’s on cable, Netflix, Amazon On Demand, Blockbuster On Demand, YouTube videos or more. Do subscribe to the Fall TV Guru Guide so you won’t be the one to miss this season’s breakout hit! By the way, TiVo is on Facebook. I just became a Facebook fan and I encourage you to visit Facebook Fan Page and do the same if you want to stay up to date on the latest TiVo happenings. Also, TiVo is sponsoring a fun sweepstakes where you could win a new TiVo Slide. The sweepstakes is called 30 Slides in 30 Days. So hurry! Enter to Win! Deadline is on September 22, 2010.

APPLE FESTIVAL AT MURPHYSBORO 2010

2010-09-20T08:39:00.001-05:00

On Saturday my husband, daughter and I watched the Apple Festival at Murphysboro. We had a great time watching the parade and I wanted to share with you some of the photos.

ONLINE GAMES FOR KIDS

2010-09-15T14:13:00.003-05:00

My niece, age 8, and my nephew, age 6, are doing great in their school but they are also allowed to play online kids games during weekends after all their homework is done. I introduced them to a new game that I have found online recently. It's called Animal Jam. Animal Jam is an online virtual playground for kids who love animals and the outdoors. My niece and nephew love animals and outdoors so they really like the game so much. They find it fun and exciting to play while inspiring them to explore and protect the natural world outside their doors. During my free time I also enjoy playing this game.

DATING S.A.

2010-09-11T10:56:00.003-05:00

Dating sites are really becoming more and more popular nowadays. In fact, I have some friends who are into dating sites and it seemed to work pretty well for them. Some of them even ended up in a happy marriage and have grown a family. Their love stories are so successful that they inspire their friends and relatives to try online dating too. How about you? Have you experienced online dating? Anyway, if you are a single man or woman who is looking for a friend, someone to date or is looking for someone to spend the rest of your life with who is also living in South Africa there's an online dating site especially for you. Dating South Africa is a FREE South African online dating service that connects single men and women with other local singles. So if you are single, why not take the risk in meeting single people online through dating sa. Being single is when you should be adventurous anyway. Plus, you no longer have to worry about their proximity to you since all of Dating SA members are from your country. Who knows, you might meet your match online. So what are you waiting for? Start searching for people for friends, dates and love at this online dating site.

FREE WEBSITE AND EMAIL HOSTING

2010-09-10T16:15:00.006-05:00

Some of my friends have seen my blog and it makes them interested in putting up their own blog or website too. I advised them that in order for their website to work smoothly they need to find a good web host like Robson Communicaitons BBB A+ Rating which is a trusted web hosting company that works greatly with their business. It supports BBB's services to the public and meets BBB Accreditation standards, and has a BBB Rating of A+. I advised my friends to try Robson Communications which offers a great promotion of 3 FREE years of website and email hosting using the promo code -WGT38864. How about you? Are you planning on putting up your own website or blog? Hurry! Grab this offer now as this is a limited time offer only which will expire on September 30, 2010. So what are you waiting for?

CHELTENHAM SINGLES

2010-09-09T13:17:00.003-05:00

Are you one of those single men or women who are looking for a friend, someone to date or a life time partner who is living in Cheltenham and the immediately surrounding areas? Join cheltenham singles online and associate with the people that share the same kind of interests that you do. You may absolutely enjoy your days with a new friend who has the same interests as you or you may even find your partner that you can spend the rest of your life with and who can spend time together with you. Cheltenham Dating brings together singles with other singles mainly in Cheltenham and areas nearby it. Now, it will be easy for you to browse profiles of singles within Cheltenham, unlike other sites where your time will be wasted browsing through the profiles of thousands of people from countries all over the world that you would not be able to reach. You can sign up online for FREE and meet many singles at Cheltenham. So visit the site now, make friends, find your buddies or even your perfect match.

BEDROOM SET

2010-09-07T16:16:00.008-05:00

My friend bought her new bedroom set online which is so stylish and elegant. Oh, I would love to buy a new one for our bedroom too and just put the old furniture in our guest room since it has no furniture yet. I prefer modern bedroom set which is ideal for our house. I find it perfect because it compliments the over all look and ambiance of our house. I have found an online store which sells unique modern bedroom suites from the most renowned European modern furniture designers which are stylish and elegant. Their bedroom sets stand out for their innovative European design, quality craftsmanship and aesthetic designs. I so love their finest collection of their bedroom set! If I will buy a bedroom set I will definitely choose the bedroom set below that I found on their site. Isn't it stylish?How about you? Are you looking for a bedroom set? If you are interested just click the text link in this post.

MY HUSBAND'S HOME MADE PIZZA

2010-09-07T10:34:00.001-05:00

My husband loves pizza and he usually makes home-made pizza that he is perfecting. Here's one of his creations:He made his own pizza from scratch and topped it with some flavorful ingredients. Isn't it so tempting? Hhhmmmm! I love his home made pizza. Yummy!!!! I will share with you more of his pizza creations soon.

EARN A MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE

2010-09-03T20:49:00.005-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.

My mom is a former educator and she really loved her profession in teaching. In fact she was teaching even as she was already at the retirement age. But a few months ago she was hospitalized due to some health problems and was advised by her doctor that it is good for her to have a long rest at home, so my family members and I advised mom to just stop teaching. If I were to work again, I would choose teaching as a profession. As early as now, I am looking for an online degree which could fit my busy lifestyle as a mom. How about you? Are you one of those who are aspiring to become an educator but has a busy lifestyle like me? Now, you can enjoy the convenience of studying online and right in the comfort of your own home. You can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree through a prestigious online degree program. The USC Rossier School of Education is a renowned research institution with a 100-year history of educating teachers to be agents of change is offering a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. By enrolling, you can be part of a School of Education which has been ranked #22 in the United States, and #9 among all private universities by US News and World Report. Having MAT@USC, you will enjoy the benefits of an innovative combination of highly interactive online learning with field-based experiences in your local area, groundbreaking tuition reimbursement programs designed exclusively for MAT@USC graduates, and you have the opportunity to learn from distinguished USC faculty recognized for their contributions to modern education. Aside from that you can participate in commencement ceremonies! You will also have full USC student status and benefits and free lifetime Alumni Association memberships. So what are you waiting for? Be part of the elite USC Trojan Family now and check out their program information!

CORN IN COCONUT MILK (GINATAANG MAIS RECIPE)

2010-08-27T21:34:00.007-05:00

Hi guys! I wanted to share with you the recipe of ginataang mais which I had for my snack last time. Btw, ginataang Mais is a Filipino snack made from corn, glutinous rice and coconut milk.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup glutinous rice or malagkit
4 cups coconut milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Procedure: Combine glutinous rice and coconut milk in a cooking pot, then turn on the heat. Bring to a boil. Stir the mixture to prevent the glutinous rice from sticking. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until rice is almost done. This will take about 15 minutes. Add the whole kernel corn and sugar. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until rice and corn are cooked.

THE FASTEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT SURGERY

2010-08-27T17:55:00.011-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of TonyT. All opinions are 100% mine.

I want to bring back my slim body again but have difficulty in shedding some pounds. I've tried several ways to lose weight, like avoiding my favorite sweets such as chocolates and ice cream, reducing my food and calorie intake, and I don't even bake my favorite pastries anymore! I usually check my weight every week but nothing has changed! Geez! I miss my curvalicious body!LOL! Seriously, every time I check my weight on the scale, I feel frustrated seeing a lack of progress. I hope I can shed about 15 pounds. I think it's about time to try some weight loss products that I've found online. I'm very much interested to try the HCG Drops Direct. It says on their website that it is the fastest way to lose weight without surgery. I desperately want to try it, really, since I hate having surgery and of course surgeries are expensive! Anyway, according to their website, HCG (Human Chorionic Ginadotropin is a glycoprotein hormone that Dr A.T.W. Simeons discovered could help a patient shed pounds & inches when taken with a specialized but simple diet. HCG is found naturally in the body and has been shown to help metabolize fats so that your body burns the stored fat and allows you to slim down at 1-2 pounds per day! One can enjoy the sublingual drops of it without the pain and of course the pleasure of losing weight. If you want to know how HCG works click here. You may want to read or watch videos of HCG Testimonials on their website with some BEFORE and AFTER pictures of people who used the product and be inspired on their success stories. There are lots of users who proved that HCG Drops worked for them and I want to try it too to see how it works for me. Maybe if ever I use HCG Drops and see the visible effect of it, I will maintain my ideal weight by eating a healthy diet and doing regular exercise.

How about you? Do you want to lose weight fast? Visit their website now to order the product. It has 60 day money back guarantee, so there is nothing to lose!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER DHEMZ!

2010-08-24T22:49:00.012-05:00

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY sister Dhemz!!!

I'm so sorry for the late post. I'm really super busy with my baby.
Anyway, thank you so much sis for being my mentor in blogland. You are one of my inspirations, and that is why I am still blogging in spite of becoming busy with my little one ^_^. I admire you for being a smart blogger, a responsible mom to your pretty daughter, a loving and sweet wife and a caring and helpful friend. No wonder you have lots of friends in the blogosphere because of your great personality. I am so lucky that you consider me as one of your friends ^_^. Love you sis! Miss you!

THE WOODROW WILSON TEACHING FELLOWSIHP

2010-08-23T23:20:00.006-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Woodrow Wilson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you a college senior, a recent graduate or do you want to change your career to teaching? There is an open application at Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship for recent college graduates and career changers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or math) to teach in high-need secondary schools in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to recruit, prepare and retain effective teachers for the students and schools who need them most. The fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend to complete an intensive master’s degree program at one of fourteen participating universities. Fellows will complete a field-based master’s degree in teacher education. They will commit to teach for at least three years in a high-need school and will receive intensive support and mentoring in the classroom. Competitive candidates will have to complete an undergraduate degree in a STEM field by June 2011, will have to graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals. You can fill out an application online at www.wwteachingfellowship.org.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now!!! Deadline is on September 1!

MY ONE MONTH OLD BABY SAYING "HELLO"

2010-08-16T08:55:00.002-05:00

A week before my baby's first month, I'm surprised when she mimicked me saying "Hello" so I thought it would be a good idea to video her today while she is saying "Hello"

RUSTIC FURNITURE

2010-08-12T20:09:00.006-05:00

Every time we pass by the nice log home in our town on our way home from the grocery store,we can't avoid looking at it. My husband is dreaming of owning a log home or a log cabin someday. If we were to own one, a complete line of rustic furniture will surely match any room in the house which will make it more rustic looking. One item of furniture that we want to save much money for is the bed. We wanted a queen size log bed with red splashes of color and classic lodge look. Seems that this will make the room cozy and elegant looking. We have seen the Cedar Queen Log Bed at scenicfurniture.com, an Eastern Red Cedar Ranch collection which looks really nice and stunning. I love the bedroom furniture at scenicfurniture.com. Aside from bedroom furniture they also have tables, sofas, benches, stools, chairs, decorations, lamps and more. How about you? What rustic furniture would you like for your home? I suggest that you check out Scenic Furniture online and you will see large collection of rustic furniture with great quality and craftsmanship.

GINISANG BAGOONG AND MANGO

2010-08-12T08:38:00.003-05:00

When I was in my third trimester of pregnancy I loved eating Barrio Fiesta Bagoong (shrimp paste) with mangos but not on my first trimester when I had sensitive smell for food. Hmmm..I miss eating bagoong and mango! I might get some when I go to the Filipino Store again.

BOOST MOBILE'S REBOOST PROGRAM

2010-08-11T21:43:00.008-05:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you looking or are planning to switch from your wireless phone service with contract to services with no long-term contracts? You might be interested in applying for Boost Mobile's Re-Boost program. Boost Mobile, which is part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, offers wireless phones and services with no long-term contracts. With Boost Mobile's MONTHLY UNLIMITED service, you will enjoy unlimited nationwide talk, text and Web for $50 per month. It also includes unlimited 411 directory assistance, instant messaging, multi-media messaging (includes picture, audio and video) and email as well. With its Blackberry Monthly Unlimited service, you will enjoy unlimited nationwide talk, text, Web and email for $60 per month. In paying for your bill you have the option to pay on-line, pay in person in a Re-Boost location near you or you can pay by phone which is very convenient! You can use your debit/credit card to set up worry-free automatic payments or make a one-time payment. You can also register your card for future payments as well. If you don't have the time to pay it yourself, a friend or family member can make a payment for you! Plus, Boost Mobile phones are very social in nature. You can update your Facebook and Twitter account with it! This is very beneficial for Facebook and Twitter users who usually update their accounts like me! By the way, BlackBerry and Motorola il are a few of the popular phone brands Boost Mobile offers which have easy payment options. The Blackberry phone has an enhanced MP3 music player, digital camera, ringtones, full QUERTY keypad, email access, enhanced web browser and 1GB micro SD card included. While the Motorola il has nationwide boost walkie talkie, instant messaging, stereo bluetooth capable, email access, 5 MP camera with video and is wi-fi capable. You can view the BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited plan features and highlights here and for the Motorola il here. The activation process is very simple. You can either enter the SIM Card ID and IMEI or enter the ESN or MEID number. So what are you waiting for? Check out the Boost Mobile's Reboost Program now!

TURON (FILIPINO BANANA ROLLS/DEEP FRIED BANANAS) RECIPE

2010-08-11T15:46:00.010-05:00

Turon or deep fried bananas is one of my favorite snacks in the Philippines. It is made of plantain bananas sprinkled with brown sugar then wrapped with a spring roll wrapper and deep fried.

Ingredients:
15 pieces ripe plantain bananas, sliced lengthwise (saging na saba)
half a cup of shredded jackfruit (langka)
15 pieces of lumpia or spring roll wrapper
half a kilo of brown sugar
half a liter of cooking oil
water
Directions:
Peel the bananas and cut them in two lengthwise. Wet the bananas with water. Sprinkle brown sugar over wet bananas. Separate each lumpia wrapper. Lay down the lumpia wrapper and put two cut bananas in the middle. Put 1 tablespoon of langka in the middle of your two cut bananas. Wrap the banana in the same way you’re wrapping a spring roll. Repeat for the rest of the bananas. Tap some water in the spring roll and sprinkle sugar over the top. This will create less "clean" but sugary tops. Repeat for the rest of the bananas. Heat the frying pan with oil and fry until golden brown.

HOME LOAN MODIFICATION

2010-08-11T15:27:00.003-05:00

Do you have difficulty making your mortgage payments? If you are facing great financial hardship because of difficulty in paying your mortgage then maybe you are planning to do a Home Loan Modification? By the way, a loan modification is when the terms of your mortgage, rate and monthly payment of the loan are modified outside the original terms of the contract agreed to by the lender and borrower, therefore reducing the monthly mortgage payments of the borrower. Nowadays, there are several unscrupulous mortgage professionals who set up "Foreclosure rescue" companies. They promise a large fee to persuade lenders to modify desperate homeowners' mortgages. Now, Fair Home Loan Bureau advisors are available free-of-charge to Americans throughout the country! They will assist, defend, and protect you (American homeowners) from loan modification fraud and abusive banking practices. So before you modify your mortgage, consult an FHLB advisor who is ready to provide free help and protection.

THE TOP 10 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR COLLEGE CAREER

2010-08-11T13:38:00.003-05:00

The Top 10 Must-Haves for your College Career

The Author of this post is Velma Baird

Big deadlines, the ability to write your own schedule, and forget a shower or two - this is the beauty of college. While independence is rejuvenating, your experience will be enhanced through 10 must-haves. One of the first requirements in college is a good pair of sneakers. Secondly, a great time-saver is public transportation: get a bus pass. Thirdly, be prepared for the elements. Having a compact umbrella for rain or a jacket for the overly air-conditioned class will come in handy. Fourth, get a refillable canteen of water for any time of the year. Fifth, get a reliable over-the-shoulder bag or a backpack. As for the sixth and seventh must-haves, mobility is everything so get a laptop with internet from www.cleartvbundle.com and secure great rates with your cell phone provider for text messages. Classmates won't call you for study sessions, they'll text or send you an Instant Message. Eighth, invest in some non-perishables. Saltines and peanut butter can come in handy while completing a paper. Ninth, don't underestimate the importance of a good organizational system: shelves, file folders, post-it notes, etc.. Lastly, if anyone wants to buy you a gift, request some gift certificates. Cash will probably be tight and there's nothing like a Starbucks card to give you an extra boost to complete your assignments! These must-haves will make the most of your college experience.