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- National Sporting Events in Branson, MO
- Marie Antoinette Award
- Deadly Drug Called Raptiva
- DID YOU KNOW?
- Cyro Cell Save Lives!
- Are You a Shopaholic?
- Eco-Solar Shades, Energy and Money Saver!
- Life is Grand ....According to Jacob!
- This is Getting Bad!
- Eating Deli (Sandwich) Dangerous to Our Health!?
- Our Presents to Hubby!
- More Photos from Our Trip to Utah!
- Data Loss Horror Stories!
- Being Optimistic is Good!
- Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes
- What is a Home?
- Natural Approaches for Libido
- Weird Dreams During Naps!
- From the Mouths of Babes
- Ever Heard of Dental Implants?
- Are You Counting Calories?
- Brushing His Teeth, Fun!
- Year of the Monkey
- Sporty Tag
- Body-Warming Recipe: Chili
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
I am Curious
National Sporting Events in Branson, MO
I have been hearing nice things about the place called Branson, Missouri. So, I became interested and started reading about it on the internet and found out that it is more than I would have imagine. It has everything for a family activities to enjoy and have fun with. I would definitely take my family there so we can all enjoy the great Amusement Parks like the White Water, Celebration City and Silver Dollar City. I can't wait to be at the "Live Music Capital of the World" and listen to wonderful music. Not only that, l also found out that there are two famous hotels where traveler and visitors could stay with which are the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the the one I would love to stay to with my family, the HIlton Branson Convention Center Hotel because of their Escape Packages available. A place where we would stay and relax after having fun visiting White Water Park, Silver Dollar City and Celebration City. Anyway, with all that, spring is just right around the corner, and so as the spring break. This is the best spring break your family would ever have if you book your reservation now and take your family to enjoy the exciting events like the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament March 11-19, 2009, an exhilarating 32-team, single-elimination tournament featuring the champions of the Division II conferences and regional tournaments as well as the Walmart FLW Bass Tournament March 12-15, 2009. This is one exciting events you and your family wouldn't want to missed!
Marie Antoinette Award
A very courageous Marie Antoinette award was given to me by Shydub of Simple Happy Life. Who has also shown her courage of living away her family and home to be with her own family now. A very loving mother to her child and wife to her loving husband and good friend. Thanks for the tag and the thought, I really appreciate it a lot. The story of Queen Marie Antoinette is very impressive life of courage and is the epitome of real, fun, fearless woman who never been afraid of getting what she wants. She became Queen of France and Navarre.
I am now passing this over to the following people whom I admired in this blogsphere who have also shown courage in their everyday living under all circumstances: Dhemz, Liza, Amy, Rose, Malou, Umma, Niko, Madz and Clarissa.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Deadly Drug Called Raptiva
With the help modern technology, Stem Cell from umbilical cord is being use to treat over 75 diseases and transplanted to over 10,000 patients all over the world. Some of these are Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, sickle cell disease, severe anemia' and severe combined immunodeficiency, cardiac and neurological diseases to name some. Preserving newborns stem cells are very important decision parents will make, and with the help of necessary tools, decision can be made easy and right. It is very important to preserve babies cord blood because they are rich in stem cells, which are special cells normally found in our bone marrow. Stem cells are the master cells responsible for producing all the mature cells in our blood and immune system. They form the white cells that fight infection, the red cells that carry oxygen, the platelets that promote clotting and the cells of our immune systems. These are the many reasons why parents should choose Cryo-Cell: Choosing Cryo-Cell is the best thing parents can do when it comes to preserving babies stem cell because it is one of the largest cord blood banking in the world with over 175,000 clients all over the world. They partnered with Upromise and contributed 2% to clients to Upromise accounts. If you are from are from U.S. And Puerto Rico, you don't even have to pay a fee. Cryo-Cell also provide s $50,000 quality guarantee products and payments of $10,000 Cryo-Cell Cares payments for the family of the clients to offset personal expenses during transplant procedures.Their Client for Life™ program locks in today's pricing for future children. In addition, they even offer variety of payments plans and financing options to meet the budget. If you want to avail of these offers Hurry, enroll now for these offers are valid only till the 28th of February 2009! Don't forget to use either of these codes "UCORD, Protect Baby $300 off" and "Protect Mom $400 off"
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Are You a Shopaholic?
Do you spend excessively?
1. You spend more when you're emotional. Do you spend money when you're blue? Do buying new clothes make you feel better? If your answers to these questions are "yes," then you may have a spending problem. Much like people who eat when they're upset, those who spend when they're feeling down are at risk for larger issues. Try to consider a less costly way to deal with your feelings like going for a run, taking a yoga class to decompress, or writing in a journal.
2. Your spending habits result in added stress. Often when a shopaholic goes on a binge, the results are more costly than he or she expected. With excessive spending comes debt; and with debt, comes phone calls from debtors, lowered credit scores, and in extreme cases, bankruptcy. If your spending habits result in temporary happiness only to be overcome by financial stress, you may have a problem limiting your spending.
3. You can't live without plastic. The credit card is king, and overspending is commonplace. In fact, the average American household has over $8,000 in credit card debt. That number may sound like a lot to some, but to the shopaholic that statistic may ring true. Do you think you could live one week paying for all your purchases with cash? If not, then you may be too reliant on your credit card. Try to limit your credit card purchases to emergencies and use cash when shopping.
If any of these sound familiar, you might be addicted to shopping.
4. You're a compulsive spender. There's a big difference between going to the store and buying one DVD and buying ten. Compulsive spenders do not know how to set limits or differentiate between necessity and desire.
5. You're constantly making excuses. "I just had to buy that." "I couldn't live without it." "It wasn't that expensive." If you need to justify your unnecessary purchases with excuses such as these, you may be a shopaholic.
6. You've tried to control your spending in the past. Whether we are dieting, trying to exercise more, or trying to spend less money, it is a common sign that there is a problem when we try to alter the way we do things.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Eco-Solar Shades, Energy and Money Saver!
The place where we used to live has a very warm weather. The temperature gets high as over 100 degrees! You can imagine how hot it there especially during summer. The result, our electric bills is very high because we need to turn the air conditioner to keep us cool. My husband hates it because where he came from, it is always cold and he is used to it. That is why when we got relocated, he was very happy; Me, I don't mind it because I came from a country with warm weather. Anyway, we live now in a place with a nice very nice weather, that made my husband stay even retire if it is possible or if job permits him. On the other hand, I love decorating our home; and I have been looking for a shade that will look very good on my windows and at the same time eco-solar and eco-friendly and energy efficient. Well, I was lucky enough to find The Shade Store.
Life is Grand ....According to Jacob!
Life is Grand because...I have a loving, doting and devoted parents who take cares of me and all my needs :-).
Life is grand...because my grandparents here and in the Philippines loves me so much! I am the first grandchild on my Dad's side and the first grandson with my Lola and Lolo.
Life is Grand...because my Mom and Dad teaches me about God and how Heavenly Father and Jesus loves me, too!
Life is Grand...because I have foods to eat, bed to sleep on, toys to play with, clothes to cover my body and friends.
Life is grand...because I have wonderful family and cousin who are very fond of me :-) and love me even when we are thousand miles apart.
I am passing this tag to: Freddie, Zach and Jake, Solaris and Haruka and Wakaba :-)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
This is Getting Bad!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Eating Deli (Sandwich) Dangerous to Our Health!?
Meat Menace
According to a growing number of health officials and researchers, seemingly harmless deli meat may be harboring a secret that could harm your health.
Due to their high levels of sodium and fat, processed meats can be bad for your heart, warns the American Heart Association. A study done by the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii stated that those who eat large amounts of processed meats have a 67 percent increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Plus, most deli meats also contain nitrates, which have been linked to other forms of cancer in children.
Not only could your sandwich be harmful to you, but it could be dangerous for your unborn your baby as well. According to the American Pregnancy Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eating undercooked hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats can cause dangerous infections that may lead to premature birth, miscarriage, infection of the fetus and stillbirths.
How to Avoid Deli Dangers
Before you give up your favorite sandwich for good, try these tips:
Check for the heart-check mark on meat packages. Heart checked packages indicate that the product is certified by the American Heart Association to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol. To find lists of certified deli meats, go to these websites for deli department meats and pre-sliced deli meats.
Reduce your intake of processed meats such as bologna, sausage, salami and hot dogs.
“Healthy” meats can be high in calories, sodium and saturated fat. Make sure to read the health information labels on the back of pre-packaged meats before making your purchase.
When looking for processed sandwich meats select low-fat turkey, chicken, turkey ham, turkey pastrami or lean boiled ham. Check the amount of sodium; some have 25% or more of the daily value. These need to be avoided.
Try finding healthier brands. Many companies now produce organic, nitrite-free deli meats that are much better for you than the usual deli counter fare.
Avoid meats that list sodium nitrite as an ingredient.
If you are pregnant, heat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats to 160 degrees.
With some thought and a little bit of investigation, your sandwich will be healthy, and keep you healthy long after it’s gone.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Our Presents to Hubby!
His gifts from me and our son...chocolates, card and his new Cellphone
This is hubby's Valentines card for me :-)
Here I wore it when we went for a bike ride and already lost the other earring :-( I am sorry, son!
Jacob's gifts for me...a heart shaped card with his name he wrote himself at the bottom and a pair of earrings with necklace. Thanks, son :-)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
More Photos from Our Trip to Utah!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Data Loss Horror Stories!
When my husband and I finally met after a long distance love affair. We were so happy! We were together for seven days. We went to every tourist attractions we could possibly see. We took a lot of pictures with us and the places we went. to. Then, loaded them to computer and saved. Same thing we did with our wedding photos. One day, our computer got infected by a virus and we couldn't fix it. We lost all the pictures and felt very bad, but else can we do? It's all gone! We learned our lesson that day and promised to ourselves that we will make sure to make Online Backups in all our important stuffs. Do you know that Sumo Backup can help you do that?I Yes, for it is very easy to use and easy on your bandwidth, plus it just runs in the background. And every time you back you data up it automatically save them. Don't forget to check them out to make sure it wont happen again especially if you are the one who often lose the data or overwrite it. If you are familiar with IBM backup, it is the same as Sumo backup technology that are use by big companies and corporations and it currently supports windows XP and Vista. You would be protected in case something bad happened, and have you data back up and running in just a short time. And if you are interested, why don't you check their website out and learn more about Sumo Backup. There your common questions will be answered regarding online backups and how Sumo BAckup can be very beneficial in saving all your important data.
Being Optimistic is Good!
You Are A Thoughtful Idealist You have no problem diving into new experiences. You're so brave that you don't even notice how courageous you are.
You like to think that people are impressed by you. You know that you have a lot to offer.
You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be.
Right now, you feel like the whole world is open to you. You see lots of possibilities.
Overall, your life is calm and steady. Not much stirs you, and each day is full of joy.
You are extremely optimistic about the future. You feel like things are always getting better.
Being optimistic gives you peace and comfort, that no mater what happen, you will never give up! That is the one thing we need right now especially in time of uncertainty in this troubled world. Depression happens when one starts to feel frustrated and becomes pessimist.
Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes
Owning a car is not easy as some of us may say and I agree with that. It means buying an insurance to protect the car itself and also our loved ones. But before you will actually buy one, you need to shop for the insurance with good coverage and affordable and easy payment plan and do the comparison yourself. There are lots of insurance company and it is not easy to choose which one is best. I am so lucky that I don't get a chance to do it because my husband does it. He picks at least three insurance companies and calls them for a quote. It will take time, but he can get a great deal. Nowadays, finding cheap insurance quotes is never been easier. With the modern technology, we can do the comparisons online through computer. At autoinsurance-4u.com, you can get it easy and quick. You don't have to anything like joining or sign up for email "newsletters" to get fast, free quotes. All you have to do is enter your zipcode in the designated box and click., then you can start getting auto insurance quote. And if you are looking for a cheap auto insurance, look no further for Auto Insurance-4u will provide you with auto insurance rates you are searching for. So wherever you are, whether in Texas, Virginia, New Mexico or local auto insurance, finding one is never been easier. So, based on our own experienced we found out that Allstate is better than Farmers insurance and we are glad we switch it to Farmers. What about you? Are you ready to take responsibility associated with owning a vehicle? If you say, “yes”, then wait no more, do it now and have the auto insurance-4u help you. I am sure you will never be disappointed and that you will get what you are looking for, for a car insurance. And start saving your money! I have a friend who didn't have car insurance because she thinks she didn't need it, but unfortunately, her car started making noise and the breaks was causing her trouble, too. She regretted that and have promised to herself that once she get a new car, the first thing she will do is get a car insurance.
What is a Home?
~~Spencer W. Kimball~~
I truly believe that this is true. We can make our homes a haven here on earth through diligent effort of applying the principles mentioned by Pres. Kimball as an individual and as a family. In my opinion this is the time to act and not to be acted upon; time to make wise decision for ourselves and our loved one and ask God for guidance.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Natural Approaches for Libido
Have you tried watching television late at night or at least midnight? I do. And I have seen commercials about men even women trying to increase their sexual desire by using some kind of products available in the market today. And if you are one of those people, do you know that there is a product that can help you boost your sexual desire and that is natural libido podcast. But if you are like other people who wants to go for all natural, then, you need to check the Whole foods Market. They have released a podcast about ideas and tips on how to improve male or female libido by taking herbs and supplements. Malia Curran is a nutritionist who shares the secrets about nutrients, additional supplements and body care elements that may help improve libido in human body's system. If you need to learn more, listen to her informative podcast or read people's comments who have tried these nutrients and get great results. When you check the Whole Foods Blog, you will find great topics about health and natural remedies; you need to sign up and subscribe 'though in order for you to receive emails where there is new updates and news. Work, money problem, stress and family take a toll on our libido and it is time for you to act and let your sexual desire back.
Weird Dreams During Naps!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
From the Mouths of Babes
- These funny things that our little one said really makes me laugh! They are very hilarious. And are making my day! Read this guys, and let yourself laugh out loud :-)
- Who caused that white hair?
- One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She looks at her mother and inquisitively asks, "Why are some of your hairs white, mom?"
Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white." The little girl thought about this revelation for a while, and then said, "Momma, how come *all* of grandma's hairs are white?"
- A Wise Little Girl
- A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, "I'm Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter." Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, "I'm Jane Sugarbrown." When the minister spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, "Aren't you Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter?" She replied, "I thought I was, but mother says I'm not."
- Too Rough
- A little girl asked her mother, "Can I go outside and play with the boys?" Her mother replied, "No, you can't play with the boys, they're too rough."
The little girl thought about it for a few moments and asked, "If I can find a smooth one, can I play with him?"
- Ten Commandments
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five- and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat one little boy answered, "Thou shall not kill."
- Kissing on the Playground
- An honest seven-year-old told her parents that Billy Brown had kissed her after class. "How did that happen?" gasped her mother. "It wasn't easy," admitted the young lady, "but three girls helped me catch him."
- That Baby in There
- For weeks, a six-year old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event. The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said, "Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?" Tommy burst into tears and confessed, "I think Mommy ate it!"
- Drawing God
- A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "but no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
- Bathroom Breaks
- On the first day of school, the Kindergarten teacher said, "If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers." A little voice from the back of the room asked, "How will that help?"
- Tithing...
- After the church service, a little boy told the pastor: "When I grow up, I'm going to give you some money." "Well, thank you," the pastor replied, "but why?" "Because my daddy says you're one of the poorest preachers we've ever had."
- Saying Grace
- My wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" I wouldn't know what to say," she replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," my wife said. Our daughter bowed her head and said: "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"
- Children in Church
- A little child in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear: "Don't pay for me Daddy, I'm under five."
- Pastor's Kids
- A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon." How do you know what to say?" he asked. "Why, God tells me", the father replied. "Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?"
- Parenting
- After the christening of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That Pastor said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, but I want to stay with you guys!"
- First Things First
- "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" I asked the children in my Sunday School class.
"No!" the children all answered.
"If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into Heaven?"
Again, the answer was,"No!"
"Well, I continued, "then how can I get into Heaven?"
A five-year-old boy shouted out, "You gotta be dead!"
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Are You Counting Calories?
Save your dough and satisfy your snack attacks with one of these treats. Lots are single servings; nearly all the rest can be popped into snack-size plastic bags and thrown into a pocket or backpack. No willpower needed.
5 Hershey's dark chocolate Kisses or, if chocolate's gotta be Dove for you, 2 Dove Promise dark chocolate miniatures
2 fresh figs or 1 juicy pear
English muffin toasted with just enough cheddar to meltingly cover the top
1 heaping cup of cherries or 12 dried apricot halves
12 almonds
1 Dannon Light & Fit Raspberry Smoothie
1 Klondike Slim-a-Bear fudge bar or 2 Dole frozen fruit juice bars
48 Rold Gold pretzel sticks
1 Starbucks 8-ounce Caramel Macchiato, made with nonfat milk
And if you're pregnant and craving nothing but pickles, you can happily munch and crunch through 8 medium dills.
Brushing His Teeth, Fun!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Sporty Tag
The 2008 Audi TT sports car is among the best automotive designs on the market today. This unique, sexy roadster comes in coupe and cabriolet (convertible) versions. The 2008 Audi TT 2.0T Coupe (MSRP starts at $34,800) comes with a 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive system, and manual transmission. The Audi TT 3.2 quattro Coupe (MSRP $41,500 - $42,900) comes with a 250-horsepower, 3.2-liter V6 engine, all-wheel drive system, and manual transmission. Both trim levels compete with the BMW Z4 coupe, Chevrolet Corvette coupe, Ford Shelby GT500, Infiniti G37, Mazda RX-8, and the Porsche Cayman.
This is my dream sports car; I wonder when would this car be mine :-). It is free to dream, too! Why not keep on dreaming. There is no way I can afford this car and, seriously!
Now I am tagging those who want s to share their dream car with me :-). Grab this huys and be not a spoiler!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Body-Warming Recipe: Chili
Ingredients:
1 can black beans1 can garbanzo beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can stewed tomatoes (if you'd like a spicier taste, get Mexican-style stewed tomatoes)
1 can tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
Chili powder to taste
Procedure: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Simmer on medium heat for three to four hours in slow cooker.
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