:FF/FTP: White-Sauced Pasta

It's one of the foods that I love when we attended my niece' baby christening. I'm a lover of pasta especially the white sauce ones. I don't cook it often in our house because my kids love the regular red-sauced spaghetti and when I cooked carbonara it's only the adults who eat. So if I want to eat carbonara or fettuccini I just buy or order from a trusted yummy cook :-)

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A Prayer on Father's Day

This is my everyday prayer for my husband and I know that with this God will always protect and guide my husband in everything that he do. I thank God for giving him to me, my friend, my love, the father of my kids and one of the best blessings I received from God. What more can I say to the man that understands, care and love everything about our family. He's always there for me to help me in anyway he can. With our new life now away from his very demanding and laborious work we're happier because he has more time for me and the kids.

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Renovation Plans Again

It’s payday again and I’m thinking of some things to buy for my hard-earned money. I’m finished with school expenses except for the few little things the school require like the white rubber shoes that were announced on their orientation. I’ve already bought Josh a new pair last summer but the required color was only announced yesterday. Anyway that’s fine because Josh can still use it on other activities outside school. Well I don’t think I can afford an HDTV right now though I’m wishing for one but I think I’ll just save my money for my master bedroom’s project next month.

Renovation is still my priority these days and this is my project no. 3 since I started late last year. I’ve started with bathroom renovation which cost me a lot of money and followed by fence and wall project. Hope I can save enough to make this new project what I planned it to be. I’m so excited and looking forward to finish it in few days only.

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:FF/FTP: Mom's Birthday Cake

It's one of Mom's 3 birthday cakes given by my cousin Wilma on the exact date of her birthday and of course we love it because it's the Cookies and Cream from Red Ribbon. Who would resist a cake from double R. It's not me of course as I'm always looking forward to their new creations.

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Safe Investments

When I want something that’s not our basic priorities I save for it and when my savings are enough I buy it. That’s what I did when I want a new gas range and a digital camera. I didn’t use my credit card in purchasing it instead I waited until my savings matched the price and then I purchased the gas range and then after several months my digital camera followed. It’s the best way for me to have my appliances and gadgets. I don’t want to be pressured on my credits and since it’s not the basic needs of my family I opt to save before purchasing.

I want to practice wise spending because it will help me stretch my budget. Now I’m thinking of my kids’ college education and thinking of a good investment that will give me a high return of profit after several years just in time for my eldest entrance in university. My friend told me to buy gold coins in case I want a safe and secured investment. She told me that precious metals like gold increase values through the years just like her gold jewelleries so it’s a better investment than others. Well I’m thinking about it now and considering all factors before buying.

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Love My Work

It’s work, work and work but I definitely love it. Work are pouring these past few weeks and I feel so blessed because all my days are filled with opportunities left and right. I have to thank some of my friends online who helped along the way. They’re a great help to me in getting some assignments too. Things got so hectic for me these past few days because my SIL is here for a quick vacation. My friends got some work for me and even if I’m offline most of the time tasks keep coming in because of them. Now I don’t have to worry about the mountainous expenses of my three kids this school opening as I’m done paying it all last month. All I can say is Thank you Lord!

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Protect your Car with Covers

Maintaining a car is not that easy. It’s like having a baby that you have to be very observant to their progress, health condition and all their basic needs. When it comes to having a car you have to make sure that everything is in perfect and running condition. You always have to check the brakes, clutch, oil, battery, tires, gas, lights and every little detail it has. You have to maintain the interior as well as the outer parts of the car to ensure safety and pleasurable travel all day.

In line with this your vehicle should have car cover so it will be protected from all harms brought about by some elements. When your car is parked inside there are elements like dust and dirt in the garage that can damage the body of the car. Just like when it’s parked outside when your car should be protected from hot sun, heavy rains, ice and snow. Car covers are essential to ultimate protection and there are various range of covers that you can choose for indoor and outdoor uses.

Empire Covers offers protection for all types of car you have. They have sun proof cover, water proof cover, outdoor and indoor cover and many other kinds of protection for any type of car you have. So if you need truck covers, car covers, cover for your expensive model car, motorcycle cover or any car you have that you want to look great even after so many years visit empirecovers.com and choose which one is right for your car.

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What Type of Writer Should You Be?

You Should Be a Romance Novelist

You see the world as it should be, and this goes double for all matters of the heart.
You can find the romance in any situation, and you would make a talented romance story writer...
And while you may be a traditional romantic, you're just as likely to be drawn to quirky or dark love stories.
As long as it deals with infatuation, heartbreak, and soulmates - you could write it.

When I was in college I dreamed of becoming a writer and since I'm very fond of romance and adventure books I wanted to write either one of these two. Now that I find myself leaving my career for a freelance writing I still want to write a book but this time it would not be a romance book but an inspirational book. Well it's just a dream of mine but I hope I can do it in my blog if not in a real book.

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Designing your Kitchen

We had a weekend vacation in MIL’s house and we spent the whole period with kids bonding with their cousins and their father’s siblings. The place was a quiet community and before the night begins you will not be able to see anyone in the street just like in the province. We were outside the house for some chatting after dinner and I nearly slept at the lounge chair. We were there to be with hubby’s sister who came here for a vacation and to arrange the house for a planned vacation of her kids. She was eyeing the kitchen for some decorative ideas and was thinking of putting up kitchen cabinets to organize the small essentials and some clutters.

There are some suggestions on how to make it nice and organized and she recommended wood cabinets below the sink to have a clean look. They have agreed to look for kitchen ideas online because she‘s fond of searching for things she needs online. Well if you’re looking for kitchen cabinet designs and styles like them you can visit cabinetstore.com for a wide variety of traditional, European inspired, full access or framed cabinets. Whatever your choice of style, make and quality you can find it there. Now designing your kitchen and making it look real good, neat and organized is easy.

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Relaxing A Bit

We’re having a two-day vacation here in MIL’s house with the rest of DH’s family. The kids are enjoying their stay here with a nice view of the mountains very near the village. After lunch I find myself doing nothing and when I tried to sleep I can’t. I thought of my tasks and my new blog so I just peeked in here and checked on my mails. I also had the chance to get some reads about xyphedrine side effects and noted that it’s bad for people with hypertension, diabetes and asthma.

I have to tell it to my friends so they could be warned of the effect it could do to their health. I just told them to take the healthy diet meal I recommended to them as they don’t have to worry about any side effect. Having a slimmer body need not be expensive and risky. DH just passed by and told me to take a rest now as next week would be a busy time for me to relax.

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