Family's Refreshment

It's not summer yet but it feel like it already, for more than a month now. Blame it to the degrading condition of our Mother Earth, global warming is right here but blame it first to US - the stewards of nature.And what better refreshment you can have in a hot day? Iced cold cola? Halo-halo? Frosties?...

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Un-lucky Week

I'm not sure if I'm cursed or I'm just a dag, but this week has been an un-lucky one for me. Yesterday morning, I hurt myself with the screw at one point of Ian's cot. I know that it has been there, I actually warned MCJ to be careful because that side is where he passed when he goes to his side of the bed. Little did I know that the warning was for myself. My left elbow has a small cut now. Today,...

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Get In touch

Having a telephone system that works right for your business plays a big part for smooth operation. The telephone system that we have used to be a big part in running the business especially that, work area were scattered. Intercom was set-up two in the office, one in the front area, two at the back...

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Unique Award

I just got a very unique award from Eds. Thanks, sis!This award makes me feel guilty though as I am not really that friendly to our cat, Lucky. :) I guess this will be my constant reminder to treat him nicely? Anybody who wants this award? You can have it! ...

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Experience Reverse Auction

Heard of reverse-auction? Obviously it is the reverse of the usual auction that we know in terms of the amount of bid. In the usual auction, an item is sold to the person with the highest bid, in reverse-auction, the item is sold to the person with the lowest unique bid. You might say, geezz, that's easy for the part of the bidder. Not at all, because the amount should be unique from the other...

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Love Chain Tag

Another tag to increase your page ranking, I guess. :) Thanks to Arlene for tagging me with this chain. Thanks to the originator, too.The rule:When you get tagged, you have to add your name next to the person who tagged you and by doing so you are letting the list grow.Limadang.comRamblingMoo.comblogginginmypyjamasStylewithPassionChinneeqDora-zooropazooBabyshernHiPnCooLMoMMaRachel’s Soulful ThoughtsWhen...

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New Trick

The Little Man has a new trick - holding his feet. The old wives tale that I know about it is, it means the baby is wanting a sibling, bwahahaha!Have you heard about it? :)...

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New Leadership

That's the slogan of one of the political parties here and that party won, defeating the party in government. It was polling day yesterday. The casting of votes was done so swiftly that by 11PM, it was already clear who is the winner.Australia now have new people in the government. I've mentioned before that I was not into politics and I am still not. I am just a bystander and learning how election...

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Insurance

Insurance premiums take a huge chunk of the family budget. And living in a sueing society doens't make it less but more. One has to have home insurance, car insurance, life insurance, etc inorder to feel secure in the world of uncertainties.In our case, home insurance is a tad dearer because of the third party liability insurance - because of the business within the compound.Then, with the price of...

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My Favorites :P

I love these awards from Mich (you also deserved these) - my favorites from all the awards that I received. Bwahahaha! Now, I'm passing these to Dangkin, Ann, Gracita, Jean, Leah, Julai, Fionixe, Mitch-teryosa, Arlene, Mitch, Idealpinkrose, Chi, Wena, Jody, Annie, Dauphine and Genny....

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The First Solid

Ian showed signs that he was ready for solid even before he turned 4 months. And the naughty Daddy would let him lick the spoon when we were eating ice cream which Ian loves. One time, I was eating junk food while sending him off to sleep, he was shifting his look from the packet to my mouth and to my hands. After a while, he cried because I wasn't sharing to him. Waaaaa! I have to stop eating....

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Bird on the Hoist

The cockaburra always visits our yard but I haven't seen it, MCJ just told me. Then I had the opportunity so I took a photo of it. Spot it?By the way, it is on a hoist - the clothes line. The hoist (Hill's Hoist - the brand) is an "only in oz thing". But it might be imported to other countries. It dries...

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Saving You Money on your Telecom Needs

I know that now, more than ever, finding quality network hardware can be pricey and difficult at best. Thankfully, First Point has a great selection of the best Tellabs Telecom parts, used MetaSwitch telecommunication equipment and ADC telecommunication equipment available. Whether you're looking to start upgrade your telecommunications equipment or you're starting from scratch, First Point is the...

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Get a New Car From a Local Dealer

When it comes to finding the right Kansas Car Dealer, it's not always easy to know who has the best deals. Thankfully, Conklin Cars Salina is a leading Salina, Kansas used cars dealer and Salina Toyota Dealership. Their selection of new and used cars is second to none and I'm sure that you'll agree as soon as you check out what they have to offer. Go check them out today and before you know it you'll...

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Don't Spend Time Worrying About Your Inventory. Get Help.

With too many order management systems available, it's hard to know which one is right for your company. F. Curtis Barry & Company has been working in warehouse consulting for over 20 years, and they understand your apprehension.I know you want to make sure that your company gets the best products available, which is why I know you'll be happy you let F. Curtis Barry & Company work with you...

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Who is MCJ?

Tagged by Mitch. Ta, girl!First Name? ChristopherHow and where did you meet? Through the internet. :P read more here.Characteristics? Very spiritual and has a strong faith in God, the bestest father and husband in the world (despite our differences :D). Your plans 20 to 30 years from now? Living simply...

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1 2 3 Light Off

I woke-up the other night feeling hot only to find out that there was a momentary power black out and the power surge had come off. I touched the touch lamp on my side table and it didn't came on. I wasn't pitched black because the light outside the room was on but the darkness in the room was enough to worry me. Have you experienced being waken up by something that you don't know from your deep...

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Plans for Next Year

Our Little Boy is still young but at the rate time flies, it wouldn’t be long until his 1st birthday. MCJ and I have been talking of going back the RP if things happened the way we want and expected – I’m really crossing my fingers on this. And I am planning on my mind to time the vacation on Ian’s 1st birthday. What a better way it is to introduce a new addition to our family to the ‘tribe’ than...

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The Fall

Mitch said this in her comment in my previous post:Buti hindi nalaglag!That day he didn't, the next day.. he did (fell off his bouncy). :)It was late in the afternoon and I was preparing his bath and his stuff. I had my back to him and I might have spent too much time choosing which clothes he'll wear and some casual glance to the telly (MASH was on) that the next thing I know he was already on the...

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Heroes of OZ

Aussies are big in sports, a trait that I've happily embraced when I came here. I watch footballs (there are three types of footies here), cricket, tennis, swimming, netball, basketball, golf, racings (car, motocross, horse) and more. I cried and rejoiced with the players triumph as well as get disappointed and broken-hearted when they lost. Sports have become a great part of every Aussie's life....

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My "Style"

I like hard wood furnitures especially those that look vintage. Yet, I am very fussy with styles. Many times I've told MCJ that if we're going to buy some more home furnitures, it would be the style that I want. I don't really fancy intricate designs but I go with practical designs such as those that are easy to dust-off or trouble-free to clean under - provides enough space for the duster, vacuum...

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My Old Files

When I resigned from my job, I took with me all my files - no exception, even what are in my favorites folder. I planned to buy a usb flash drive but because I am stingy, I didn't. My reasons were practical though, my files wont fit in one, well if it is 1GB it will but how much would it cost me? I don't know, as I didn't bother to check. Another reason was, I wont really be using the files again...

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I am Wanted

For weeks I really haven't got any decent opportunity from payu2blog. I'm not worried though. Then yesterday, unexpectedly I found that I have 5 new opportunities. I was thrilled of course and who wouldn't? It means more moolah. Then I noticed that there is a small star next to the opportunities - that is something new. I was curious what was it. I tried to click on it but there is no response and...

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Good Walk Ruined

The last time MCJ played golf was ages ago.. lol. It was actually during our honeymoon. We were staying at a resort with 18-hole golf course but only ended up playing 9-hole as we started after 1PM. Imagine how much below the par were we going? Don't try to make figures because I can't remember them anymore. Actually, we didn't plan for it and he didn't have golf shoes but I think the green was...

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The Big Bed

Baby Ian is growing out of his bed - a rocking cradle (are all cradles can be rocked? MA at PA). I've been dropping hints to MCJ to assemble the big cot and I didn't received any reply when will he do that. Then out of the blue yesterday, he assembled it without me niggling on him or nagging. Yayyyy for our Big Guy. The cot is really big for Ian, I can actually fit into it. He looked like a small...

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Adornment

Eversince Ian knows how to grab things and eats anything in his hand and close to his mouth, I stopped using fashion jewelry especially earrings - the kind that I have, with beads and blings. I am not just scared of him licking them (they might contain paint with lead) or actually sucking them but also grabbing and leaving my ear lobes cut in two. I do still wear earrings though but I chose the...

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One Sleepy Afternoon...

Ian had his nap and I did some house chores.Despite being sooo sleepy, he still managed to cross his legs - something that he took from MCJ. I wasn't finished with what I was doing when he woke up so I just let him know that I was nearby - he can also see me. He didn't whinge at all, rather look at...

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Just a Nice Look Will Do!

Our garage flooring or sorts isn't really nice to look at. Oh bugger, not really nice at all. :) I would love to have it looked neat and new. I wish, I wish, I wish. Should it be in the plan to do next, I would have it look like this: Or somewhat like that. But really, as long as it looks neat and nice,...

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I Wanna Go Home

I know I'm already home but this song brought tears to my eyes when we watched The Wedding Date - one of the tracks.I just miss 'home'.Another summer dayHas come and gone awayIn Paris and RomeBut I wanna go homeMmmmmmmmMaybe surrounded byA million people IStill feel all aloneI just wanna go homeOh, I miss you, you knowAnd I’ve been keeping all the letters that I wrote to youEach one a line or two“I’m...

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Belly belly!

I gave birth 4 months ago and yet I still have a jelly belly. I'm not really sure when a breastfeeding Mum will loose it but they said, it would be faster. Then, what's wrong with me? Hah! I just eat a half more serving of what I used to when I was not pregnant - well, I need it because of Baby Ian feeding from me. Okay, justified. :) But how about my binge eating of sweets? Yeah, I developed...

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I'm Charlie Brown!

I don't know lots of cartoon characters, but I'm excited to do this tag. Thanks, Eds. Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble?A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern...

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My Sense of Fashion

I'm really thankful that jeans were created in the 1920's.. and I think that was the birth of women wearing jeans, not just men. I couldn't imagine in these days and age for women to wear heavy and bulky dresses just like in the medieval period. I know that clothing comes with the age and time - with the generation and I think the invention of different types of clothing comes with a purpose. Think...

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A Tribute to a Friend

I was blog-hopping and landed on her blog more or less two years ago. She wrote from the bottom of her heart and I learned a lot reading from her posts, that I left my footprints in her blog. We exchanged emails for sometime. Learned that she and MCJ shared the same passion - poetry among others. We...

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Europe By Road

I love travelling by road. Apart from the fact that you can sight-see, you can stop and have a rest anytime you want and then visit the places that may or may not be in your itenirary. MCJ wants to show me the whole Australia by road when we have time and our budget allows us. I am sooo looking forward...

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I'm Friendly :)

Thanks Mich for this award - you're Ms. Friendship too!I'm passing this to everybody in my roll. You all deserve it. :)...

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Happy 4 Months!

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How about the future?

I only want one kid, Baby Ian is enough for me. I have reasons why I only want one - they're not very compelling though but for now, nobody can change my mind even MCJ. :) But when I think of the future, I'm giving my decision a second thought. Heck, I would want to have four children.. with at least two girls. Why, so I will get lots of visitors in the nursing home when I grow old. I don't look...

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The Tube!

Our television is very ancient, I think it is more than 10 years old.. and it doesn't have a remote. Jurassic indeed! Somebody who bought it, didn't get a remote because it cost $50.. grrrr! Very scrooge. :) Yet, it is very reliable. We still get a very good picture and color. The only thing that I complain is, it is huge, bulky, call it whatever but it is occupying big space in the cabinet,...

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Save Money on your Gifts

MCJ doesn't really want any gifts on any occasion but I do want to buy him the complete series of Battle Star Galactica for Christmas. I can afford it now with my hard earned money from blogging. :) Actually, I've been surfing and checking shopping sites if I can find a good deal and then with the aid of online coupons in Coupon Chief, I might really get my desired gift at a good price at Target as...

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The Big Needles

I dread the day that Ian will have his shots from the many that's lining up. First, I can't look at him getting pricked and yelping after. Then the most, running a temperature and feeling the pain of the shots. As a Mum, you can't help to feel sorry for your child plus the fact that you have limited ways on how to help lessen the pain - it really twists my heart.Yesterday, Ian had his second dose...

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Do your homework!

Some regret for having credit cards because they can't control themselves spending too much and end up buried in debt. Well, that's all true and possible as credit card is a necessary evil. But if you have self control, credit cards can be your friend when you're in need. Imagine if you don't have a credit card and you need to buy a medicine that you really need yet you don't have any cash in your...

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It's Bingo Night

When I was working I don't look forward to Sunday night as it means, Monday the next day.. in less than 12 hours, I'll be getting dressed for work and sometimes it means, I have to iron my clothes to be used for the next 6 days. Now, that I don't work and have a baby, I look forward to everyday as I know, Baby Ian will show another trick, something new. But for the last three Sunday nights, the whole...

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Need Cash?

Isn't it funny that however good we are at budgeting, sometimes we get short of cash and we can't buy what we wanted? Well, those stuff that I said we "want" were just really wants but we can't let it pass or else, we would feel that we deprive ourselves? These days, this is not a big problem anymore. There are lots of ways to have the money to buy that "wants". There's pawnshop not just for jewellery...

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Something you might need?

MCJ's parents want to sell Brual (the boat) but no one in their circle of friends have an interest. They told MCJ to try selling it to ebay but we all know that if you haven't try to sell anything yet, you can't put reserve on your item so anybody can bid as low as a cent and get to sell it at that price if nobody else's put a higher bid. I was thinking of selling other products first, then maybe...

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My New Chair

I'm a BIG Guy now!Baby Ian loves upside down position. He can also haul himself faster digging on his heels and head. I'm more scared of him to fall off when he's lying on his back than on his tummy. So we bought this chair so he'll know which is up and which is down. Also, he wants to sit up when...

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Travel with them!

There is a travel show here that I really like to watch every Friday night. Like most travel show, it transport you to the place that they're presenting while seated in your couch but there's really this "it" factor that the show is different, for me. It makes your mind wander and wonder at all the amazing places that they visit and you're mind is working on your trip on that place. Plus this show...

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The Pregger Me

Seen this in Leah's home and planned to do it then, Mich tagged me. Thanks, Ladies!1. What food did you crave when you were pregnant?Nothing in particular but since I don't know how to cook and the availability of Pinoy cuisine is very rare here, I constantly want to eat Pinoy food.2. Did you gain a lot of weight when you were pregnant?I gained around 15 - 20 kgs - it was all in my belly.3. Did you...

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Be Smort-y

I love blogging more since I signed-up for blog advertising in some sites. Well, it couldn't get better than doing the things you love - gas-baging or just yaking - and at the same time earn some moolah. I'm sure you'll agree with me. :)Among the blog advertising sites that I signed-up for was smorty and I've earned quite a sum of money. At first, I was not able to grab opportunities. I'm not sure...

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What I want for Christmas?

The season of gift giving is very near. I'm sure most people are now playing Santa - making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Some would be flat out shopping at the last minute - I don't like to cram but sometimes, I do like shopping like a mad crow because it's really fun. The organized some might have started buying gifts for loved ones at the first day of "ber"...

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Meme The Me

Snagged this from Mich. Thanks, girl!1.Are you good at hiding your feelings?I don't know.. I guess I've never tried to so I'm not sure. :)2. How can we tell that you’re already irritated?When I'm with MCJ, I pout and grizzle sometimes. When with others, I am too quite - unusual in me.3. How do you treat the person that obviously doesn’t like you?Ignore him/her. If she doesn't like me, the feeling...

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Our Internet Connection

One habit that I have that MCJ doesn't like is leaving the internet browser open without care what was in it. He said banner ads eat up chunks of our traffic data limit. I know that but sometimes, I have leave everything as it as I still have plan to go back to what I was doing and more imperative reason is, Baby Ian had been crying his lungs out. I have a carefree attitude about it because I know...

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Vacuum It!

When I came back here last year, I've noticed that we got a new vacuum cleaner. MIL bought it for us, soo good of her. We got a vacuum cleaner but it is stuck in the office and I don't really like using it because it is heavier especially if the bag is full. The vacuum that MIL was bagless, makes it very convenient to clean and use. No more mess and clutter when you try to empty the rubbish container,...

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For the loved ones

Do you know how important it is to have Term Life insurance? I know you will not be the one who will benefit from it because, you'll already be 6 feet below the ground but it will be your loved ones. Yes, I think it is synonymous to "loved ones insurance". :) It will help those that you will leave behind, especially if you have kids who are still in school, mortgage to pay and other household expenses...

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Amazing Era :)

Wowoow! My deepest thanks, Mich for this award. It makes my day.. though it is gloomy outside. :)I want to share this award to everybody in my roll. We are all amazing for sharing our lives, aren't we? And to anyone who will stumble in my home.. I reckon, all bloggers deserve this award....

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Better Parent?

I'm a first time Mum and they said, you just have to trust your instinct on anything that you don't really know when it concerns your baby. Yeah, I very much agree but it pays to have a little knowledge or to have somebody or something that you can turn to. My MIL is very helpful - she was a nurse. I can't really rely on my mother because she's back in the Philippines but I know I can count on...

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Diamond Fruit Cake

I don't want any gift for Christmas, but when I saw this diamond fruit cake, I want to have one. :) The most gorgeous and the most expensive cake that I have ever seen in my life is the Diamond fruit Cake, costing $1.65 million. Yes, I am excited enough to write about this...you could have guessed it...

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Worry No More!

I'm still amaze how fast money can get in and out of your hands. One minute you have a grand, just go to the shop.. the next minute, you'll have a few dollars or cents.But what's ironic is, it is longer for it to land in your pocket but it is faster for it to leave. And it is easier to spend it than to earn it. Oh, I just love spending, especially in shopping. Yet, how hard it may to earn money,...

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Dessert Anyone?

The $1,000 "Grand Opulence" sundae sold by New York's Serendipity restaurant:I've just seen this in the news today, but the article is dated back in 2006.Made with "5 scoops of the richest Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream infused with Madagascar vanilla and covered in 23K edible gold leaf, the sundae...

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Gambling for Fun

Yesterday was Melbourne Cup. Some claimed, it has stopped the nation. I reckon yes, because even how busy MCJ was, he was following the races online and when the highlight of the day was coming - he was actually counting down - he stopped what he was doing and plumped himself infront of the telly. He was rooting for Purple Moon. It was leading all along but another horse swept past through it in...

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Safe Toys?!

Toys help a lot in the development of children even at a young age. Sometimes they can be the best buddy when Mummy and Daddy are busy. They can also encourage kids to be independent early on in life.But how sure are we that the toys we bought are safe for our kids, given that we consider the size not...

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France in Mind!

If you're looking for a holiday destination where you can do lots of activities, visits nice tourists' places, eat at fine restaurants or just plainly chill-out, I would have France in mind. Lost yourself in the exquisite architecture that the cities have to offer. There's Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles and lots more. Finding accomodations is not a problem as there are lots of...

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Ranting

I just finished repacking Lucky's (our cat) food. I used not to do this but not these days. I have to repack a packet of mince meat in six packs to last six days lest, two servings would go off even if inside the fridge. Best way to preserve is to freeze it. Why? Pet foods (that is those that we buy) isn't getting cheaper and we compared the chicken necks to those in the deli, and the latter...

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Healthy Smiles For You!

Our oral health sometimes determine our age. lol... if a person has no teeth he's viewed as old, except babies though. But really, oral health is very vital in a person's overall wellbeing. The healthy your teeth, gum and all.. the better you can eat, the better you can talk, the sweeter and wider is your smile.Okay, looking for a cosmetic dentist that provides state of the art smile design, teethwhitening...

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Updates on Baby Ian

It's been a long while that I haven't written something about our Big Guy. It's not that nothing is happening, actually he showed new tricks and stunts everyday, only that I forgot about it. Been busy in pro-blogging, doing tags and memes, I guess. :)Anyway, these milestones are common for every baby but Baby Ian is special. Hahaha!***He is now teething. Three weeks ago, he had been so fussy in...

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Spacesaver

LCD and plasma televisions are prolifirating the market fast. At first, the price is not really pocket-friendly but as more and more brands are introduced, it eventually went down... it has now become very affordable that the middle-class or lower-class Jane and Joe can have one or two or three. Not us though. We still use the old and reliable tube that MCJ got more than 10 years ago. :)How about...

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Be Faithful or Else?!

I've been blogging for moolah and never find an opp as funny as this that I have to write about it. You see, there's an unfaithful husband who bought himself a really good car but put it in the name of his wife. What his reason could be? I'm not sure but to speculate, maybe to show to his wife how much...

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Safe Shopping Online

Been browsing shopping sites though I don't really have anything in my mind to buy but just looking for holiday gift ideas. Visited ebay for rocking chair, then wandered around for clothes that will fit me as my gifts for myself and came across these tips. I think it's very handy so I'm sharing it.10 Tips for Shopping Online for Clothing..for a safe and pleasant transactionby Sarah TestaAs many women...

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