a place called home . . .

Since I am one person who is so much into online shopping, my husband would always tell me to perform virus check everyday. He told me that there's a lot of viruses nowadays that can really destroy one's operating system. Add to that, internet fraud has been a big issue so I might as well get myself protected with it too. SO i always use our antivirus software , bot in our laptop and PC. I am so amazed that it really detects and filters out files with viruses. Some are placed at the quarantine but some are deleted right away. Then I also have an anti spyware software to protect my account. I am not really knowledgeable on spyware but my husabnd told me that it protects my accounts and passwords too. I think it is always safe to change passwords once in a while.

Internet security is really something that we should treat on seriously especially if you are like me who is a regular user. I know a lot of cases already about identity theft, or using someone's credit card details for shopping. we dont want that to happen to anyone right? So always keep those internet security tabs on. Be safe everyone adn protect not just your files but yourself too.

Saturday 9: The Waiting


1. Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone? - yes , I wait for my mom and my sister to go online

2. How do you eat oreos? - I bite it directly as it is :)

3. Are you cocky? - not really

4. Did you have an imaginary friend as a kid? - i think so. my mom told me something like that

5. What t.v. station do you watch the most? - Lifestyle network

6. Have you ever seen the ocean? - yes , just recently

7. Have you ever been hospitalized? - oh yes a number of times when i was a kid, and lately when i gave birth

8. What's your favorite brand of rootbeer? - a & w

9. Could you live without a computer? - NO ..

My friends know me as someone who is crazy with online shopping , and yes I admit that. I love shopping at the comfort of my own home. Then I am like one excited girl waiting for her package to arrive. You know what's best with online shopping? Coupon codes !! I don't do any online shopping without the coupons . During my free time at the computer, I just search and save the coupon codes so by the time I will need it , it comes out handy. Imagine a few bucks that you'll save can let you buy something else. And sometimes it can save you up to 50% , or free shipping of your items! Yes , you can save a lot really , and I bet you will enjoy shopping because of it.

I use coupons when i buy for children's clothing, toys, home stuff, drugstore items etc. Today , I will use Best Buy coupon codes because I am getting an external hard drive for myself. I have been wanting to get one, and it was so timely that I got a great coupon now. So there, now you know my secret.. why I am so hooked with online shopping. Enjoy it everyone , and dont forget those coupons for great savings!

I love weekends. So imagine how happy I am now knowing that we have a long weekend here!

I have the husband to help me with the kids and with some chores. That's one thing that I always look forward to. Then off to the mall of course , usually on saturdays.. we just need to be there, check a few stores , like Toys R us , eat wherever we like as long as it fits our budget , let the little boy play at the arcade.. simple joys as a family.

Have a safe and fun weekend everyone! Enjoy!

Summer is over and its back to school time. No wonder there were a lot of kids at the mall with their parents, buying school supplies and uniforms. I remember during the time that I was still in grade school, I enjoy going to the mall with my mom to pick up my school stuff. I was the typical school girl actually. But when I was in High school, i went a little nerdy looking with my eyeglasses. I had to wear one because of my astigmatism. The pair that I was wearing then wasn't really that nice to be honest. But now, I am thankful that theres a lot of designs to choose from even with the kids eyeglasses. I found this wonderful eyeglasses at Zenni Optical on TV. I saw their advertisement, and i just enjoyed it. What great news they have now? They are cureently holding a back to school sale for everyone. I know that kids who wears eyeglasses would usually break or lose them within a year. But thanks to Zenni and their really cheap and durable eyeglasses, owning one wont really cost you a fortune. And add to that, they have really nice designs. I knew all about it when I ordered a pair for my dad and for my mom . I didnt knew they have something for kids. I would really tell this to my niece who is wearing eyeglasses since grade school.

Is it still summer in my part of the world? Yesterday I almost collapsed when I entered our room because I felt soo hot . I switched on our aircon and it toook a while before it cooled down. I almost thought that t might be broken, or something is wrong. I had the filters checked , but everything seems to be working fine. I guess it must really be the weather. This is what i dont like in ourplace, it gets really humid. I wish I am somewhere else.

I remember a cousin of mine whol lives in Arizone. She experiences the same so she looked for air conditioning in Phoenix services to be sure she is doing the right thing for their place. She has kids too, you know how kids get affected by heat and how uncomfortable it is with them .

When they had their aircon unit already, she had it on maintenance cleaning to prevent future hassle, but i guess there will really come a time that they would jus give up. My cousin was lucky because its easy to get Arizona air conditioning repair in their area. She is a loyal client of Air Conditioning by Jay. She told me how efficient and professional the service was. Eversince she tried this time, she never switched into some others. AC by Jay's Comfort Team also provides air conditioning in Mesa. They are one of the leading companies in providing the best in Airconditioning technology. No wonder they have a lot of satisfied customers.

Last week, me and my husband were supposed to watch a baseball game at the stadium but we cancelled it the last minute because he had an emergency meeting at the office. I felt a little sad because we waited for it, and add to that, I had a hard time getting tickets for the game. I wasnt able to get it online then. My friend told me that if i want to get LandShark Stadium Tickets , i can get it easily and hassle free at acheapseat.com .. So i checked the site today and familiarized myself with the procedure. Whew! I never thought that there was an easier way.

It is so timely because we also need to reserve and get Mellon Arena Tickets . Well , its not really for me , but for my husband and his officemates. They are watching a game and he told me that the tickets are being sold really fast so might as well order online. Then I will also get Blossom Music Center Tickets for our family as we are watching a scheduled play there. With this easy way of getting tickets whether in arenas or music centers, we will definitely be hooked ordering it online.

I woke up early to prepare the kids because we need to check the newly opened furniture store in our area. I am so excited because they have a lot of freebies and discounts. I am looking for some modern furniture for the living room , and a few stuff to add at the playroom. And when we arrived there , WOW!! I am like a child who entered a room full of candies! I didn't know which one to grab. The prices were slash off to more than half of its original price. I promise that I will go back there this weekend , the staff told me that it will go until Sunday.

I am dragging a few friends to see the other furnitures there. I am sure we will all not go home empty handed. I better check what i need for the house.

I just received a phone call from my cousin because they are booked already for their vacation in Morey's Piers. They live in New Jersey and they dont get tired of going to this amusement park. They are planning to stay for a weekend , and they think it is but practical to stay at Wildwood new jersey motels . He is now online to check for rates and avaialability. He got so excited after seeing the new website by the way. I cheked out the site to see what the place can offer and envy that they are going there for a quick getaway. Hmm maybe I can join them next year. I heard there are free concerts too, usually at night. That would really be great. I love amusement parks , i have never been there for quite a long time. I bet my boy will enjoy there too. For now, i will just feast with the pictures online and wait for the pics of my cousin too .

Double shot Espresso Frappucino for me.

In a few days , we will bid goodbye to August and welcome the BER months.. Ber reminds me of one thing, and that is December , of course Christmas. When this time comes , I do an early search for gifts. Yes, I have tons of relatives and godchildren that's why. Add to that, I am also looking for gifts that my husband will give to his officemates. Last year, I shopped at a few sites , and I was lucky that one site can cater from child to adult. I am doing the same this year because I dont have the luxury of time to go to the mall as often as I want. Online shopping is the best! Shopping at the comfort of your home , no more long lines!

This year, I think I will go into something classic , like leather bags for the officemates of my hubby. I plan to give leather briefcases to his managers. I find it something really useful, don't you? Don't you find it hard to look for Mens gifts? Anyway, for the women, hpw about laptop cases? I found interesting pieces at Leathertree.com when I was searching online and I was happy with the prices. I browsed and browsed at the site, and I landed on luggages and travel cases. Maybe this can wait, like early next year? I have to see first if we are travelling again before I get one. But honestly, the one we have now needs replacement already. This is what i dont like when i shop for gifts, it makes me shop for myself too, or for the kids. But i think its okay, thats the reward i give myself for all the hardwork.

Your French Name is: Mignon Andrieu

Ooh la la!

My day will not be complete without the internet , so it is a must that I really have a good connection here at home. I love wifi, I enjoy it since I can surf and blog anywhere in our home. When you are a mom, you are everywhere in the house , so it is a big factor for me that I can blog or check emails anywhere when I am doing something , talk about multi tasking.

My friend recently introduced me to Clear Wireless Internet . She said that I can check if our area has Clear internet, then I can sign up for a wireless internet connection that is fast and affordable. Did I mention that this is 4G internet ? That got me really excited. I do hope that we have one here so i can try it out already. Anyone here who ttried Clear?

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Eversince we got back from our mini vacation, I often times feel lazy to do things. Call it a hangover , i think. But then, life needs to move on, we are back on what real world has to offer, and me being a Mom , I am back to my daily duties. Attending to two kids is never easy. My second child is overweight for a 9 month old baby , no wonder I often have back pains. This led me to try out those Massage Chairs at the mall. It was a good experience so when we arrived home, I asked my husband if we can get one for us. And he said yes. He loves massages too! So I searched online and find out about Human Touch Massage chairs. I got to know more about the product and its benefits. Now I know that it only not relaxes a person but boosts blood circulation . This is one healthy piece inside the house so we are not delaying getting it ! Im one happy camper!

Its been raining in my part of the world two weeks ago. And when it stopped , I asked the husband to check on some possible damages in our house. Everything was in good shape, except the exterior shutters . It was actually not functioning well prior to the rains , and the husband decided that we replace it with a new one. I was too lazy to go out and canvass , so i checked online, and there i see Larson Shutter Company. They have great selection plus they deliver nationwide. Now i'll just ask the husband to check it out and choose a design.

I was introduced to the world of blogging when I was planning my wedding sometime in 2005. From then on , I have come to love the nature of it , that I even put up my own domain in 2007. At first , I was clueless with everything, Domain names, web hosting etc. I am really not a techie person so everything was almost new to me. The internet was my bestfriend. It became my source of online information. I searched for ways on how to get a good web hosting service. The website webhostinggeeks.com was a big help for me. Everything that I needed to know about webhosting was there. They have their own blog that talks about different topics about hosting. Then there's also the reviews area which is so good especially if you cant decide which of the web hosts to choose.

Over all, it was easier than i thought it to be. I would highly recommend this to all my friends who are asking me about putting up their own site. Believe me, I was also clueless before and I know nothing. You just have to know where to research and you will surely find what you are looking for.

This is one thing that I am really afraid of when it comes to our household. I heard a lot of stories already about this , and I really feel sorry to them for losing important things because of the attack of termites. If only everyone can keep their house protected from it. I have seen online that there are numerous ways of effectively preventing this , or when it is there already, there are ways of dealing with it. One process is called termite bait systems .I wonder how it works , but I have read reviews that it can effectively kill termites.

We stayed at Shangrila Mactan , Cebu last weekend for a short family getaway. We love this place, its our second time already and we cant wait to be there again. Whenever we go to hotels or resorts, I am very specific with the cleanliness of the room because my kids are asthmatic. Shangrila's rooms are superb ! I love love their bed!!
I am sharing some pics of our room at the Ocean Wing .





thats my little girl playing at the bed :) she looks like a doll LOL

I was chatting with my mom this afternoon and I was still telling her about our vacation last week. I got busy lately that I wasn't able to chat with her. She said that the resort we've been to was featured in a travel show and it looks grand just by seeing the video clips of the show. She told me that she want to watch more of travel and leisure channels so she is getting some Direct TV offers in their area.

I helped her in looking for DIRECTV HD Packages that would really come affordable after all the add on rates. Sometimes there are companies that would tell you a rate, but then they would still charge you for additional services. She wanted a Directtv not just for herself but for my dad too who is a sports buff. When my dad knew that he can Order the NFL Sunday Ticket Here , he got really excited to get Direct TV in their home. At first they thought they can do away with it, but they have learned so many things about it already. I bet, dad wont just look at NFL.com for game updates and schedules. Once they have NFL, he will surely ne hooked in every game.

Its already midnight and here I am , still working to catch up with my deadline. I suddenly got hungry and as i opened our fridge, a frozen delight greeted me. Thus it led me to this quiz... :)

You Are a Snow Cone

You are lighthearted, playful, and optimistic about the world. You're always having fun, and you're not the type to turn down anything sweet. People might be surprised to know that you're very sensitive. Even though you put on a brave face, your feelings are easily wounded.

I am one person who is so dependent with the internet. Why wouldn't I be, that is my channel to the world. I chat with my friends, I call my family and we see each other thru webcam, I work online, and most of all, I shop online! I feel incomplete whenever I can't go online in a day. So when I looked for an internet service provider, I listed my considerations. First would be its speed, price then customer service. My current one sometimes failed me with its customer service so I am thinking of switching already. I dont get the most of my money from them. Have you heard about satellite internet? It is one of the latest now in this technology and a lot are signing up with it. Hughesnet Internet is the name that I always encounter with regards to this beause they have been getting great feedback and reviews from their customers. With the birth of satellite internet service, I hope this will be a gateway to a more advanced internet connection , more products and services for the public to use. I have yet to inquire on this because I have seen that there's broadband satellite too. Would you know the difference?

I was up so early this morning because the kids woke up a bit early than their usual time. I have decided to prepare breakfast, our favorite french toast , egg and hot chocolate. Our ever dependable retro toaster oven never failed us, it has been with us for years now and we use it almost everyday. My kids love toast so I always prepare it for them. I just pair it up with jams , egg, hotdog etc. What about you, what's your favorite meal for breakfast?

I have been to this lovely paradise in Shangrila Mactan, Cebu last weekend . It was my second time and it gets beautiful everytime we visit the place. I feel like im still in vacation mode , that explains the lack of updates here. I will definitely catch up on weekend.

Have a great day everyone!

I enjoy looking at some Home decorating Ideas online. During times that I am not swamped with household chores, I look at some new designs for the house. Sometimes , I even look for things that I can buy to add up some life in our own little space. Lately, I have been into Bathroom Vanities. Well, I actually love buying stuff for the bathroom, but it's mostly bodywash, lotions, shampoos , aromatherapy sets , but I was introduced to some vanities when I inquired at the mall.

Aside from this, I find Cabinet Hardware an interesting piece too. We had most of our cabinets here custom made , and I was choosy already with the materials to use then. But I am not really particular with some of the hardware used. But i have no plans of changing what we have now , maybe when it is broken, then thats the only time for some repairs. Now I am leaning in getting Decorative Wood for our kitchen. A few may add life to our old kitchen that is only renovated with paint last time. They say that decorative woods are nice accent pieces and it is not really pricey too. Well , i better ask the husband on this, because we are still on a budget now for my little girl's party .

Its been 2 days since we arrived back home from my vacation, and i admit I am still not in the mood to work. But I have to , since my tasks are piling up. I will post some pictures in time , but for now, I really have to go back to the real world and start with my work. First off, I need to buy office supplies , it's in wholesale, so I better canvass for the best rates. First in my list , im getting some post it. I am a post it girl, because I find it effective in reminding me of what needs to be done. I am one forgetful person. I enjoy different colors of post it's and I am loyal to the original brand because the alternatives are not really that sticky. I need to get some File folders too , i will use some of it for filing our bills and some files of the kids. Can you suggest a good brand? I would really want something sturdy and is not prone to folds.

Lastly, I need to look for Calendars . Why ? I use calendars every year as a giveaway to some friends and colleagues. It is one thing that I find very useful to anyone, especially those calendars where you can write in there directly. Whew! Lots of shopping to do , then I am off to start with work. Have a great week ahead !

When I was in college, I had a hard time dealing with the subject Calculus because I had a very little background during my high school. That time , I only asked Calculus help from some of my classmates for me to better understand the subject. It is a must for me to pass that subject sine I am an Engineering student. If only I can afford to get a Calculus tutor that time, but my parents just earn enough for us. But you know , now, it became affordable to students. For a good rate, one can get unlimited tutoring service in a month. Such a great help especially if its nearing the exams already. TutorVista provides this to students, even the Free Calculus help.

As i was browsing the website, I learned more about Precalculus . This is certainly what I should had when i was in high school. It's like a primer to the subject. And did you know that Tutor Vista also prides this for free , yes a free precalculus help. If my son will decide to take up Engineering too, I will definitely get Tutor Vista for him.

You Are Blue

You are a philosophical and often inspired person. You are the master of ideas. You are open to many points of view. You believe that it's important to communicate and not judge. You have a worldly perspective, and you're always looking to broaden it. You are a true people person, but you also value your solitude and personal space.

Early next year, a very dear friend of mine will tie the knot with her long time boyfriend. I couldn't help but feel excited for them , because it is really time for them to settle down as we are not getting any younger. Since she knows I have been through all the wedding preparation years ago, she asked me for some help with suppliers. Of course I said yes, and I am more than willing to assist her. I told her to gather all the ideas that she wants to execute to the wedding so It will be easier for us to plan. We already found cheap wedding invitations online and soon we will check the galleries of their sample works. Time surely flies fast when you are preparing for a wedding , that you have to do what you can each day.

I am in the process of arranging stuff of the kids at their playroom and i would really like to store some of it in these boxes from Ikea. These are the Barnslig and Fabler collection. And of course, it is priced really cheap! Its what they are known for aside from the wonderful pieces they sell, everything comes cheap :) love to shop there!

In a few days from now , we are going to the beach for a well-deserved vacation with the kids. It has been a year and a half since we last had this kind of vacation so you can tell that I am so excited. I started preparing some of our stuff already. I remember the time when my sister went to Myrtle beach , she really did her research on what to do in the area. She got herself a myrtle beach travel guide and she said that it is so helpful to have this kind of guide when you travel. I should look one and have it printed!

Don't you enjoy watching videos of different places in your computer? Well, I personally like it because it gives me more idea on what is it like than by just describing the place or showing some pictures. Videos talk more. Like when we want to see some tourist spots, we would be more delighted if we can see videos , right? i saw an all video website of Greenville in South California , and I bet this attracts tourists to their place . Imagine seeing Greenville restaurants in action. I bet , even the locals would enjoy the site especially if they want to try new places there. Be sure to check it out for updates and new videos.

Sunday Stealing: The Alpha Meme

My roommate and I once: i never had room mates

Never in my life have I: eaten exotic foods

High school was: such a happy moment for me

When I’m nervous: i talk and talk

My hair: is short and needs treatment

When I was 5: I had swimming lessons

When I turn my head left: I see the wall

I should be: sleeping now

By this time next year: my boy will go to school

My favorite aunt is: Aunt Mocha

I have a hard time understanding: boys and cars

You know I like you if: I talk to you about my personal life

My ideal breakfast is: ham and cheese omelet

If you visit my home town: you will get to see the real life

If you spend the night at my house: you will definitely sleep late

The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: elephants!!!

I shouldn’t have been: listening to some peeps here about gossips

Last night I: slept early

A better name for me would be: Dominique !

I’ve been told I look like: hmm secret

If I could have any car, it would be:

People sometimes think that who go to plastic surgeons are up for some major makeover because they just want enhancements in their faces or any other parts. But you know, i recently learned that most who got into accidents also go to these surgeons for surgeries. Have you heard about the Palm Desert Plastic Surgeon? They are getting great feedbacks from the magazines that I have been reading lately. Aside from a quality customer service, they have the best surgeons in town to help you with your concern. They also don't charge way to much, that's the reason why people always go to them. If you are in a lookout for plastic surgeons, visit their site or give them a call. I bet, they will not fail you whatever surgery you might like to have.

Saturday 9: Rain

1. What do you typically like to do on a rainy day? - stay in bed covered with sheets

2. Tell us about the last time you did something you later regretted, that you can share with us. - i purchased a shoe in an impulse , but now i realized I wont be using it that much, waste of money :(

3. I recently got an email from a lover from a very long time ago. I was asked "Have all your dreams come true?" If it were you and it was from someone you remember fondly, how would you answer the question? - Yes ! Even more than what I imagined .. I have more than what I wished for.

4. If you had a job interview and was asked, "If you were an animal, what kind would you be (other than human?)" How would you answer that question. - Maybe a bird, simply because I wanna fly.

5. Do you think it is a good idea to share with a new lover stories of your past lovers? - hmm no.

6. When do you think it is permissible or even important to lie? - if it will really save your life.

7. What was the last thing you did that you never thought you would? - i cant remember

8. What is one important lesson that you learned from your mother? - enjoy motherhood ,
not all women are destined to be moms

9. What is one important lesson that you learned from your father? - live a simple life