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the magic bullet. that’s how i know it is called. we received this as a Christmas present from one of my cousins in CT, and it is the Bella Cucina version of the said smoothie maker. it does ‘replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder’ all in this one simple gadget and it is in fact a breeze to operate and ‘can do virtually any job in the kitchen in 10 seconds or less’ as the original bullet claims. this brand does all those too. i’m glad. Marco is glad, beyond glad. he just loves making fruit smoothies and milk shakes, which is good. he even promised to make the kids a glass of vanilla milk shake everyday.

these photos were taken during my cousin’s demo of the said product…on Christmas day. hehe! with all the round fruits that night, it was a hit and it still is in our household! thanks again, ate Vic! i love it as you said i would!:) health-wise, it is a good product because it has lessened Marco’s soda intake since we received it! plus the design fits oh so perfectly with my other kitchen toys!  more importantly, i am loving the idea that it saves in cleaning up time too since you can go ahead and drink from the cup itself.

Maybe you can say that I am one very active member of a number of those social networking websites where I get to connect with friends and family from far away. Not one though that is specifically focused on parenting, not until today. Yes! I am so happy to share with you guys that I just registered with Nick’s Parents Connect a few minutes ago and I am really excited about it. I have only browsed a few of the topics and I know for sure I will be hooked especially so because it has so many parenting tips for moms like me and even for you dads out there! Even to those who are expecting parents, they have something for you too!
Check it out and you’ll even find recipes, craft ideas, games and activities and you can even get notified about special events that you don’t want to miss out in and around your city!

First and utmost…Happy 1st Anniversary again to LITRATONG PINOY!!! and here’s to LP’s Madame Butterfly…hehehe! Madame Admin pala, for a job well done [at nagpadami ng uban nya mwahaha!] Isa na po ako dun hehe! sowi po!

I am mega uber positive that most of you found this theme a challenge. Easy as it may seem, if we base it on the theme title…Paboritong larawan [favorite photo]. Sort of a freestyle in effect, right? But nah… it wasn’t the case for me. And we all know the reason why most of us found this a tad difficult…we.have.a.gazillion.of.fave.photos!

So I decided to post a very recent and fabulous discovery…

The Marina Bay…located just around the area of Quincy, Massachusetts. I have been in the city for more than a year now but it was only during the past weekend that we saw this marvelous place.

Maaraw man noong araw na iyon, pero malamig pa rin kaya hindi kami nakatagal sa labas…and we decided to come back again and eat in each and every restaurant by the boardwalk soon.

These 2 photos aren’t exactly a favorite since I have yet to learn the correct settings in shooting seascapes, landscapes and all other naturescapes on a sunny day such as this…in fact, sinadya kong ipakita ang 2 larawan na ito sa inyo na halos magkamukha. pansin nyo? haha!
the reason behind…
isa dito ay walang kadaya daya kundi ang pag-re-resize lamang at watermark…
at ang isa ay na-photoshop ng kaunti:) alin, alin? alam nyo ba kung alin?
And I can’t wait to come back…kasi, kasi! I have a new lens! yay! Gusto kong makita ang kaibahan nitong larawan na ito gamit ang bago kong toytoy!:)
…and wouldn’t it be nice to visit these wonderful vacation spots and be on the road for days with an rv? this is just one of my son’s biggest dreams, ever! it’s free anyway, dreaming that is:]
An entry to …PABORITONG LARAWAN.
Here’s another entry…

I am so excited about this cool website I found the other day and I want to share it with all of you. First and foremost, I have been really hooked up with these online shopping most recently for almost everything you can think of from fashion stuffs like bags, shoes, clothes, kid’s outfits to home appliances like my recent splurging on that most sought after Kitchenaid Artisan even to camera lenses and accessories. Then I bumped into this genius gifting option. Not necessarily for myself, but also for others.

Don’t you thin bigger and more expensive is better? Yes, when it comes to presents, whether giving or receiving. I have always thought that group gifting is a more exciting and fun way of sending someone your love, appreciation or even comfort. This method has been done before. I remember we used to chip in during high school or college with friends when we wanted to give a big gift for someone who is celebrating his or her birthday, even when it was time that most of us were settling down and getting married. It was such a bright idea because one cannot afford to spend that much to be able to give the best gift ever.

Now there is another easier and better way in coming up with unique gift ideas…online!  You can choose from all kinds of stuffs like handbags, toys, cameras, kitchen gadgets,  animal stuffs even cars from different retailers like Target, Macy’s, Apple Store, Sur La Table, Amazon, Leog, Linens N Things and so much more!  It’s so simple really, even if all 12 of you are spread all around the world, you can still give that perfect gift just by dividing the amount by 12 and that’s all each one will spend really!  Isn’t that awesome?  If only I had known about this,  I would’ve waited for my beloved family and friends to purchase that Kitchenaid for me! Hee!

Bags and shoes, just two things that I consider as a girls best friend. Why is that, you may ask. That’s because they’re the only things most people can afford nowadays. What used to be real diamonds has evolved into fancy and costume jewelries even. Of course that is not the case if we will talk about engagement and wedding rings. One who is going to walk down the aisle will never settle for anything less than exceptional diamond rings for them to keep and cherish for a lifetime. A moment that is worth celebrating and remembering should be given as much thought in deciding which style, diamond cut and setting will make one happy and satisfied forever and if this is meant to be a gift for a special occasion like anniversaries…this ultimate gift giving with diamonds is the most tangible way to tell that special someone how much you really care.

If I have the choice, I will be choosing something that is simple yet elegant with sparkling princess cut diamonds staggered all around the band for my wedding ring.  This style will be suitable for both myself and my man and did you know that it is now very easy to customize wedding bands? This will make your set more personalized with the style that you love, engraved or monogrammed with your name or initials and tailored to your own needs and requirements.  All this can be accomplished with just a click of a button in the comfort of your own home, even in your pj’s!  Through this awesome online opportunity, you can choose among a wide selection of quality diamond rings and other jewelries at the most reasonable price backed by retailers with the expertise and authority when it comes to diamonds.  It’s even fast, just order before 3pm and your customized set will be shipped on the next business day through free FedEx shipping, packaged and gift-wrapped at no extra cost, your product warranty with a 30 day return policy if in case you are not satisfied with your order.  What’s more, anyone from any country can do this transaction online and pay with any currency of your preference.  What more can you ask for?

A couple or so more months from now and summer is here once again. Last year was spent mostly for my family’s visit. Trips here and there and shopping everywhere! There wasn’t really an opportunity for the kids to attend those much anticipated summer camps. It would be nice if they can get a taste of different activities, particularly physical and recreational activities. Imagine a summer of bugs, tag, water sports or even skiing! A full 10 or even 20 or so days of discovery and training is something that they need at this point instead of sitting in front of the television or the computer the whole day every single day again.

Isn’t this the best time to invest in real estate? Yes, so they say. Just look around and you’ll notice signages of houses up for sale. If you are a realtor, a broker or agent…consider investing on these signs mounted on sign holders and stakes. It does get the job done right. The well designed metal framed sign holders can be mounted and displayed easily. They are very durable and attracts the attention of possible buyers, guaranteed. You can choose among an array of sign holders from wire, metal, colonial even tent and swinging sign stakes.  Advertise your product with these signage and signage holders and it’s like advertisement for free!

Bed time is always anticipated in our house and I’m so sure this applies to anybody. But what we look forward most is the time for all 4 of us to snuggle together on our king size bed. Yes, we sleep in one bed most of the time even if the kids have their own rooms. This is how we are used to spending the night…together. We do this normally during week days. This makes it easier for us to get ready and wake up each other before heading out to work and school for the kids. The weekends on the other hand, is meant for watching TV until late at night especially for M and myself. It’s our movie nights, in the comfort of our own bed. That goes the same for the kids too. Since they have their own favorite TV shows and activities and these are the only days that they can stay up late, they prefer sleeping in their room.

This is why a quality and comfortable Time4Sleep Beds are a must for all of us. Most especially for me because I tend to be sleepless and this results to body aches in the morning. I used to suffer from mild scoliosis way back when I was in high school and I should really get a professional’s opinion again, just to be sure.  Plus of course a good bed, I know will be one of the solutions to this problem.

I envy those who are pregnant nowadays. You know why? They have all the great options in the world to wear pretty and hip baby doll clothes. Unlike my time, when we had no other choice but to wear those not so stylish swingy types alone, which do not do much justice to someone’s bulging body. But times have definitely changed…speaking of fashion maternity clothes, that is. Looking at these funky styles sometimes make me want to get pregnant again! What’s more fascinating is that we can now save money on outfits in the long run because fashionable as they are, these preggy look outfits can be worn even after giving birth.

You gotta love the bling! This isn’t mine, though. My sister gave this to my daughter. S wasn’t using it and it was just sitting in her jewelry box.
Kaya ngayon gamit gamit ko na ito kasama ang mga susi ko ng bahay at sasakyan. Sayang eh!

Neither is this next photo mine…
yes kay S pa rin ito. Binili nya sa eskwelahan for a dollar. Cute no?
I can actually borrow it and use it one of these days.

Not so sure if this will pass as a shoe entry, because obviously these are slippers… slipper necklace, that is.
Pwede na rin siguro:)

An entry to …with a SAPATOS theme! …and here’s another entry! i wish it were Dansko shoes though:]…