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Getting Old

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:20:19 +0000

One thing that my uncle would appreciate now is roadside assistance plan if he wants to keep everyone in the family safe. He just purchased an RV, much to his oldest daughter’s dismay (she wanted a timeshare instead) and already planning on several trips for next week alone. I do think it’s pretty cool the way you can bring your entire “home” everywhere you go. Plus they have so many parks and RV camps a couple of hours where they live that I’m sure they’ll make the most out of their very expensive purchase.

I envy him actually. I want to be able to buy something as frivolous when the time comes for retirement. Not exactly an RV but more like a vacation house or another property away from the city. It is where my husband and I can settle, watching the sunset and the stars afterwards, without the pollution and noise. The kids and grandkids can come visit us and we’ll have plenty of barbecue parties and reunions during the holiday season.

No Zzzs for Months

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:43:03 +0000

Thanks to our gadgets, we can survive sleepless nights with our newborn. With our two ipods and one iPhone, my husband and I can past the time by watching movies, reading ebooks or playing games while we take turns in feeding, changing and rocking the baby back to sleep.

Sleep deprivation is so hard but with the help of these god-send gadgets, we can force ourselves to be wide awake. I mean, you wouldn’t want to fall asleep while burping the baby, would you? I was close to doing that while I was carrying the baby on the sofa bed. I thought I could close my eyes and get a few minutes of sleep but as I was about to doze off, I suddenly felt like the baby is sliding down from my arms. Luckily, I woke up in time but you can bet I’d never do such thing as napping again.

Still on HGH

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:34:10 +0000

Speaking of hgh supplements, my mother-in-law who is a fan of all kinds of supplements just bought a new range of products from her favorite supplier. She also gave me a short lesson on how our body needs HGH now that we’re not getting any younger. Some of the things I learned about HGH supplements: (or at least the ones that registered to me)

- Reduce excess body fat
- Reduce wrinkles, signs of aging
- Increase muscle mass
- Stimulate growth of internal organs
- Stimulate the immune system

This is unlike those hgh injections that have been banned by FDA due to very bad side effects and was originally designed for AIDS patients, children who can’t produce enough HGH and adults with HGH deficiency caused by sugery and radiation.

Supplements Anyone?

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:17:46 +0000

All kinds of supplement reviews are posted in the Internet today. I’m not sure which one to believe anymore as they could be recommending products of those who can pay for advertisement. I still think that the best place to look for a reliable review is through forums and blogs. These reviews are written by real people who have tried the product themselves. I for one frequent parenting and forums for women whenever I want to get an opinion for something that I want to buy. It’s also a great place to learn new things or find alternatives that you’ve never heard about.

Save Money with Coupons

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:07:15 +0000

I love coupons! Why? Well, aside from the obvious reason that you can save tons of money, it’s also a great way to discover great product offerings. I’m a regular visitor of ebillme.com and my favorite section are their clothes and home everything coupons. There’s just something new each day that I can’t help but hoard the coupons for future use. Imagine being able to save $15-$30 per item which isn’t bad already but what more if you add it up with other items? I always try to stock up on bed sheets and kitchen wares so they really help me a lot in saving money. And now that we have a new baby in the family, I’m sure I’ll be hanging out on their Baby & Kids category to watch out for great discounts.

Celebrating Father’s Day with HSBC Credit Card

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:10:24 +0000

Just got this on my email! Advanced Happy Father’s day to all dads out there.

Chateau 1771
Complimentary glass of wine from Chateau’s Sunset Pours Menu.

Chelsea Market and Café
Enjoy a complimentary Signature Dessert or Cocktail for a minimum single purchase of P750.

Polu Kai Grill
Free Revel Ala Mode for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P1,500.

Pontefino
Standard or Premium Room for an exclusive rate of P4,100 net with breakfast for two (2).

Resorts World
Buy One, Get One Buffet on regular price at Mercado Restaurant.

Sentro
Enjoy complimentary Fried Chicken Cutlets with a minimum purchase
of P1,500.

Urban Spa
Get a Nirvana Foot Massage for two (2) when you avail of the Pampering Detox Half Day Package or get a Signature Massage for two (2) when you avail of the Pampering Detox Full Day Package.

NSG
Enjoy a complimentary Featured Appetizer for a minimum purchase of P1,000 or a Home Run Sampler for a minimum purchase of P3,000.

Shopping for a Mini-Mattress

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:53:11 +0000

I’m thinking of buying a new mattress now that the baby is here. But this one will be just something that we can put on top of our sofa bed where the baby and I sleep. I find it too thin and often wonder if our baby is comfortable sleeping on it. My only problem is where to store the mattress when the sofa bed is folded during day time. We have so many stuff now even after having a garage sale that I’m planning of having another one for my daughter’s old toys.

Speaking of sofa beds, I just love ours. It looks similar to this one from Ikea except it’s cheaper and the color complements all of our bedroom furniture.

Home Office Project

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:47:44 +0000

One of my projects after the baby comes out is to fix my work area. I already have a new computer table (which I love to bits!) and a new chair so all I need are a few more office furniture accessories. I’d really want some shelves like the ones on the photo below. We found some really great DIY shelves so I had my husband promised to build them for me.

And if we ever get lucky to find a huge space such as this, it will definitely be a dream come true. Just love the high ceiling and the bright natural light. We could turn this into a design studio / music workshop for the husband and me.

House Planning

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:42:59 +0000

I dreamt last night that someone gave me a Kohler kitchen faucet for our housewarming party. The Kohler faucet was a surprise in its own but the fact that we are throwing a housewarming party was so amazing I couldn’t help but get sad when I woke up. I really want to have our own house by next year but it’s hard to rush these things especially if you’re unsure about your finances. I just got my full time job this year so I would like to test the waters first and see how stable the company will be. Only then we can decide to pursue our house construction plans. My husband can definitely provide for us but if we are paying mortgages, my daughter’s big school tuition and with the new baby on its way, we’ll have to tighten our belts a little bit. Which is totally fine but if we can have a more comfortable life by waiting for a few months, then I’d rather wait than spend all our savings and monthly salaries for a not-so-perfect property.

Aid for the Elders

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:43:49 +0000

I want to look into term life insurance for my parents. I’ve already received a few term life insurance quotes and they seem to be exactly what we need. Aside from that, I need a health package for them as well. Luckily, my brother’s company mentioned about the possibility of including both of my parents in his coverage. I hope they can because it will be a great benefit for all of us. As we get older, hospital visits will become a regular routine and with a health insurance, we can save a lot of money even if it’s just the simplest check up.