Monthly Archives: August 2011

Aug30

My Daughter’s Request

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My Daughter’s Request

Husband is implementing ‘reward’ system with my kiddos. He is giving them toys in exchange of good behavior. My kids got their first reward on the first successful week of class. My kids behaved properly, went to school without problems and so they got a surprised reward! Daddy bought them to Toys R Us and have them choose what toy they want so they chose – Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head of Toy Story.

My kids are very happy that time so the daddy talked to them and made sure that he will get another reward maybe on their birthday or on Christmas when they continue their good behavior. My kids started to tell their dad their wishes. My son said he wants to have Evil Doctor Porkchop and Rex from toy story and complete the gang. My daughter wants Barbie and Ken which is in Toy Story too, and a big doll house like ken have in the said movie. The daddy was shocked by the daughter’s request and he seem to be in trouble, lol. He asked me if we can share and buy that on her birthday and I joke around and said, you can buy that on your own coz that is cheaper than breast implants! I told him that because our friend once told us that they have know some kids here in US requesting for that gift after graduation in high school! Imagine a 15 or maybe 16 year old girl given a boob job gift by her parents? Oh well, back to my topic, daddy laughed at me when I told him that but he is still insisting to share with me.

Aug29

Our Car’s First Check Up

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Our Car’s First Check Up

 Andy, our car has been bought to Mitsubishi last week to have her first check ever check up!  Andy is very young, very beautiful and in good condition of course but she has to have her check up so she will stay new! The picture below was take while her wheels being removed. My kids love watching Andy being checked up and cleaned.

After this It will take few months again before her next check up and Andy is now ready to hit the road again. Wondering where we will go next after TEXAS…hmm. I guess Andy is ready for a 10 hour drive this time.  Andy has great wheels like ace wheels have. Andy has nice paint but I am guilty for having her scratched by ANIKA –  my SLR. I was not aware that time that Anika was in my neck so Anika and Andy collided to each other. I should be careful next time.

Aug29

Online Classes for Kids: A Modern Approach to Home Schooling

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Online Classes for Kids: A Modern Approach to Home Schooling

The idea of home school is something that most parents consider especially for their young kids. While it does have its perks, there are also some disadvantages such as the difficulty for kids to adjust on an actual school setting. Proponents of quality and modern approach to education are now planning to introduce a new concept in the form of online classes for grade school and secondary education.

It is believed to provide a good practice for young kids on how to be more adept with the computer and be familiar with the use of modern technology as a means for learning. It veers away from a traditional classroom set up because of the lack of actual social interaction between the students and their teachers. And this is one aspect that parents should make up for. One of the benefits of online schools is that the lessons can be customized depending on the child’s skills and the learning could be self-paced.

This alternative option is also ideal for kids who are in an untraditional family set up like those from the military or kids that are gifted. It is also a good way to save on the school budget as there is no need to pay for overhead costs for actual classrooms and instructors. Since most households probably own a computer, resources and information are easy to disseminate. With this more personal approach towards education, a parent can be sure that their child will learn and develop skills that match their abilities.

 

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Aug27

‘Back To School’ Lovable Labels {Review & Giveaway}

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‘Back To School’ Lovable Labels {Review & Giveaway}

Hello everybody! How was your kids first week of school? I am not expecting my kids would be that easily get used to their new schedule. I was surprised when they get up from bed without me having problems, eating breakfast and taking a bath so fast! My first two weeks experience with my kids is awesome!

My kids especially Ishi were very excited since before the classes started. For the first time she experienced the first day of school. She always look delighted and happy with her new environment and new stuff! She was so excited with her new stuff, her bagpack, her lunch box, her new school supplies such as pencils, crayons and all. She was also amazed with the labels I put on her every stuff provided by Lovable Labels! Yes, my daughter got a “Back to School Packs” and thanks to Lovable labels!!!!

 I love to label my kids and my stuff! When I was studying, labeling my stuff is the most exciting thing I am looking forward before school starts. I love my stuff to be personalized so I always put my name in it. When my kids started to go to school, I never missed labeling their stuff, every single stuff even a small one. I don’t want their stuff to be confused with the other kids’ stuff so I wanna make sure they have their names on it. Lovable labels is just right for me and my kids! It has cute designs, girly or sporty, name it. They are water proof so it can never fade! Look at my daughter stuff….


COOL isn’t it?

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7. Tweet about this giveaway “JOIN @jganlising‘s giveaway and WIN Back to School Pack from @mylovablelabels  here – http://www.lifesmemoirsonline.info/back-to-school-lovable-labels-giveaway/ ” (2pts)

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4. Followed @mylovablelabels  in TWITTER using (Twitter URL)

5. Followed @jganlising in Twitter using (Twitter URL)

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Disclosure:  The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Aug24

IT Professionals

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IT Professionals

My husband is an IT. He is a JAVA developer to be exact. I dunno how they differ from web developer jobs but one thing is for sure, his job is something I find difficult. But I know it was just easy for him coz it’s his expertise. Most of the Filipino friends we have here were IT professionals. All of them working here as an IT. Some of them were here a long time ago and some were new just like my husband. Most of our neighbors in our community were IT as well. I am just amazed with these people. They are so in-demand and I admit their salary is good! How I wish I took the same degree instead of AB Psychology. But I ‘m thankful that I didn’t coz I am surely not be graduating if I took that course.

 

Aug24

Toy Stories #13 Reward

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Toy Stories #13 Reward

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Last Friday, when I am busy having my first ladies night out with our co Filifina friends here, the Daddy brought the kids to Toys R Us. He bought the kids some toys as their reward for being GOOD in their first week of class. My kids chose Mr. and Mrs. Potato a couple character in Toy Story 3. It’s a nice toy coz you can remove each parts and change it into silly one. Look at my kids doing here…

Shots my Daddy :)

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Aug22

Clear Wide Windows

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Clear Wide Windows

When you buy your own house or build a new one, one of the things you should take notice of or consider is having clear wide windows. Why? There are several reasons to take note of:

1. They make sunlight light the room or the house. You will be saving on energy because you do not have to switch on your light just to be out of the dark or dim surrounding. You can actually get some sunlight while inside your house which means you do not have to be outside to get some ample amount of vitamin D. Especially if you have babies, it is more convenient if the sunlight can just come inside and shine on the baby while he or she is playing in the crib.

2. The window may be glass but it can also be sliding so it can open. That means breeze towards the house. Natural air. Ventilation. The lack of it makes people sick especially for asthmatics. So if it is not raining, you can open wide your window and feel the nature right inside your house.

You can look around replacement windows New Jersey or even Siding New Jersey to get ideas how your windows could look like.

Aug21

Dental Care

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Dental Care

We only have one chance of changing our set of teeth from milk to permanent. When we get our permanent set of teeth, everything else we put inside our mouth like food and drinks, will affect our teeth throughout the remaining days, months and decades of our lives. If we cannot take care of our teeth or our children’s teeth well enough, it is more probable that we need to see a dentist several times in our (or their) lives.

Candies cannot be avoided unless you really are not into it. It is not actually the candy that does the ruining of the teeth but the length of stay of the sweet around the teeth due to prolonged delay in brushing our teeth. If that becomes a habit then teeth are bound to call for a dentist.
Dentists or Denture clinics are not expensive. Good thing there is such a thing as dental plan like Ameriplan which is a program that makes our payment easy and our teeth fully taken care of. That way regular checkup, cleaning and everything else can be done as necessary without the fear of having to spend out of the budget for something else. As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Aug21

Nostalgia

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Nostalgia

Last night we were in a friend’s house celebrating another friend’s  birthday. We had a barbecue party then some chitchats, kids are as usual playing, the boys are drinking and girls are watching.  While eating, they were cheating this birthday celebrant about his love life. About the new girl he is courting. They are teasing them if he is going to get married soon like the other friends of ours that are engaged now. But he said he’s not in that stage yet.

It was nice when some of your friends are soon to be married. I can still feel those days of mine. My wedding is not a grand one. It was just a simple one and a rush one. You know when you get pregnant accidentally and your parents decided to get you married? I am sure you know how it’s like. Even you have a dream wedding like you wanted a big one, or you wanted it to be in a beach with  rose petals  all over the sand, and with a band and so many more, you won’t be able to do it when you get pregnant first. Of course it is still your choice if you want a rush one or not. But in our situation before, we really have to get married as soon as possible so we did it and it is perfect for me since the man I am marrying is the man I wanted to be in my whole life. The father of my child and my best friend. I just love to reminisce those days. I love the feeling of getting married that’s why I am so happy hearing some friends or anybody that is going to get married. I am actually more excited that them like I wanted to plan their wedding and suggest ideas from koyal wholesale and help them with everything they need as long as I can. I just love watching couples getting married.

 

 

Aug19

Rent Or Buy

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Rent Or Buy

There are several reasons why people buy or rent something. At times one is better than the other and at other times it is the other way around. You cannot just say it is better to buy than rent or it is better to rent than to buy. It is actually dependent on the perspective and situation of the person who will buy or rent. What should be the gauge?
The rule of thumb is, if you use it rarely, just rent. If you use it more often such that renting costs more than if you bought your own, then buy. That applies to vehicles and equipment such as machineries, computers, cars, etc.

If it’s a house, though, it’s a different situation. If you have the money to buy, go buy instead of paying for rentals for which you just get rental receipts in return. With buying (through a housing program), you are paying a little higher than renting but at the end of the term the house is yours then you will not have to think of any rental fee again.

If you are frequently moving from one place or another due to your job perhaps, it would be better to rent. (Try Calgary Rentals.)

If you have the extra money, the house you bought can be up for rentals too.