What’s the Next Project?

I’m glad that we’ve finally finished our project no. 2 in the house which is the fence and gate construction. We just have to add some nice grills to harmonize and balance the overall design. Now we’re thinking what should be our next project which we’ll start next year. I have the master bedroom renovation project still hanging in my list and the replacement of our ground floor tiles.

We’ll think about what’s more urgent then we’ll choose among the two. As for the replacement of our vinyl floor tiles I’ve searched a lot online and offline for the materials and I found some nice tiles in different type and design including that of granite tile which is also used for offices because of its durability. Well I have to think, compare prices and check my allocated budget before choosing. I don’t want to spend all my money on it. I must have some savings left for my next project.

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I ♥ Faces - "Sweet Dreams" Photo Challenge

This week’s photo challenge theme is: "Sweet Dreams"

This is my son Josh when he was just 3 months old. I just love this picture of him innocently sleeping like that's the only thing he wants to do. With arms stretched up he really got what he want - a sound sleep and maybe 'sweet dreams'. Now that he's 6 years old already he still sleeps the same way as when he's only 3 months old.

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Customized Stickers

It’s important in every business to have your own logo, label or something that people will remember when they see it. It’s also one way of advertising certain products, services or even companies. Customers have a way of looking for specific label on every product they buy. They seem to buy the same products if they’re satisfied with it so it’s really a must to have something that will be recognized instantly. It’s some kind of product identification that people will look for every time they want to purchase again. And it must be attractive, unique and clear enough for easy identification.

Now these stickers are available online and for best presentation you can choose custom stickers to fit your specific standards, style and requirements. You can visit Mavericklabel.com, a custom label resource for barcode levels, outdoor and indoor labels and many other label and sticker requirements. They offer and provide custom printed, sheet, fanfold, roll, digital and stock labels. You can order foil stickers labels or embossed stickers depending upon your needs. It’s cheaper and faster to order in volume and to get your own kind of style you can choose your ink, materials and where you will stick it. Now be ready to flaunt your own custom stickers.

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What Does Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Say About You?

I love sandwiches especially when I have many fillings on it. I like to experiment on combinations that's why I like double sandwiches, i can actually have it for lunch.

Your PB and J Says You're Demure and Dainty

Your eating style is reserved. You are a bit of a fussy eater, and you have very specific ways you like your food prepared.

You have an average sweet tooth. While you enjoy desserts, they aren't exactly your downfall.

Your taste in food tends to be quite eclectic and wide. You are an adventurous eater, and you like many types of cuisines.

Admit it, you're a little trashy and low class at times. You're definitely more comfortable at a tattoo parlor than the theater.

You never really grew up. While your childlike innocence is charming, you often just come across as a big baby.

Precise and controlled, you can be a bit anal retentive when it comes to how you like things. You're definitely a perfectionist.

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He's Enough to Make Me Feel Better!

I’m feeling a little bit dizzy after last night’s overnight. I had few tasks to finish and when I’ve submitted them all I realized that I had less than an hour to sleep before my regular waking time. I decided to continue with my work and deprived myself of sleep because in less than one hour I have to cook and assist my girls before their service picks them up. I’m an early riser and if I worked up to 3am my desire to sleep will vanish. So it’s before 3am or not to sleep. I decided on the latter that’s why I’m dizzy but still I can’t sleep.

To forget about my not so good feeling of dizziness and nausea I went to grocery and market near Josh’ school and just before they finish their school time I was there outside his room waiting for him. He’s surprised and happy that I’m there, also with some of his fave foods and drinks. That's how I remedied my sickness, just a smile from my baby is enough to make me feel better :-)

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Vacation Break from Daily Life Routine

Sometimes we tend to spend almost all of our time on our work and household matters that we neglect our duties as husband and wife to each other. It’s really a common situation especially if you have a busy work schedule and plenty of kids to attend to. Your work and daily stress also add up to make matters worse. It seems like you’re just living on a daily life routine nothing new and of course nothing special to look forward to. It’s not a matter of how much you love your kids or how much time you want to spend with them it’s just that couples should really take some time off from life’s daily problems and worries in order to reflect and revive the value of their relationship.

It’s very important for couples to have a break from monotonous program of life or they’ll end up looking for other diversions. And for a break I would suggest a week vacation in one of the most romantic vacation places in Mexico. Karisma Hotels offers a romantic vacation riviera maya, a truly exciting vacation with white sandy beach, excellent accommodations, perfect gourmet foods, nice entertainment, spa services and many other things to enjoy on a vacation with your partner or with the whole family. It can be a dream vacation for couples and families.

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Busy on Weekends

I’m always running out of time on weekends because there’s always something to do and my powers can’t beat my scheduled works. My kids seems so tired after a week-long studying and they’re taking advantage of their day off from school to watch their favorite shows on cable and on DVD. I’m not that well also but I have to be strong for my kids as they suddenly felt hot this evening. They suddenly had a fever and I’m just lucky that my Mom was very patient in her massage therapy with her grand kids, they’re feeling a lot better now.

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What Kind of City Dweller Are You?

You Are a Fit and Healthy City Dweller

A lot of people in the city may have unhealthy habits, but not you. You don't let the toxic environment get to you!
Even if you have to work hard, you always squeeze a little time in for exercise. You value being in shape.

And while the city may have many culinary temptations, you rarely let unhealthy food pass through your lips.
You're much more likely to be excited about the latest juice bar than the latest cocktail bar.

Want to try this one, just answer the questions here!

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Car Reviews to Help Us

I’ve learned from my sister who works for a well-known car dealer that a lot of car companies were affected by the global economic crisis and some of the makers of known cars have temporarily stopped operation. She was relieved that despite the crisis their company and supplier have maintained their financial stability and demand for new cars has not stopped until now. Economic crisis has different effects on business and people. Some companies have no choice but to close down to stop further financial breakdown while others patiently waited for the sales comeback and survived the crisis without closing down.

Despite this crisis many still demand for the newest model of their favorite car companies and searching for the best cars is still their hobbies. Well for those who wants some guidelines in buying cars there’s a site for car reviews where reviews can be found on specific cars they want. It’s imperative that before buying a car one should take all necessary information and specifications, after all cars are so expensive that we should think not only twice and thrice but a lot more times.

If you’re looking for car reviews you can browse through TheCarConnection.com so you can read reviews on Ford, BMW, Lexus, acura, Honda and many other cars. Be informed of their prices together with their capabilities compared to other cars. I just read about 2009 Acura RL and found out that it’s one of the safest, dependable and comfortable transport for everyone. It may not be the best in looks but technology wise it's better than others.

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:Food Friday - Chicken Curry

We dined in one of the restaurants along Kamias Ave. near our church and Josh instantly love my chicken curry order. It's his first time to taste it and he love it so when we arrived home he asked me to cook chicken curry in our house. As it's also one of my preferred chicken recipe I immediately cooked the day after he requested me. When he tasted it he told me that it's better than his first chicken curry, I'm a proud mommy of course lol!

See other yummy foods here!

Food-Friday

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