Hanging Insect

I just want to share you this beautiful picture that my husband shot a few months ago.

He went to our backyard hoping he could  capture a perfectly amazing picture with our new dslr and luckily he saw this. :)

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Can you tell what it is? Well, It’s a hanging insect eating a leaf! :)

At first, I didn’t believe that this leafy brown thing was an insect but when my husband asks me to see it for myself, I step back when it moves! Lol! :)

Nature is simply Amazing. ;)

July 31, 2010 | Filed Under photography | 1 Comment 

Flowers melts Hearts

If you need flowers or needs to deliver a flower for your love ones, you can count on Zwolle florist delivery. They have the best flowers on their shop plus superb delivery services that you can truly rely on. Well, you might be wondering how I got the idea. It’s because my friend Mae told me that his boyfriend sent him bouquet of tulips yesterday! So sweet! ;)

I’ve been dreaming about those flowers ever since I was young. I told myself that whoever gives me my very first tulips I will marry. Unfortunately, no one gave me a tulip, not even my hubby. Lol! Oh well, it only means that we must not really our destiny on flowers alone or in short just face reality. Lol!

July 31, 2010 | Filed Under flower delivery, flowers, shopping | 1 Comment 

Trying My Best

Gosh! I can’t believe its Saturday already! Urgh! Time really flies like jets in the sky huh?

We might be waking up one morning and realized that it’s only a few days away before Christmas! Oh well, maybe that’s the way life is lately and I’m kinda a worried about it. Why? Because Aj is really growing up so fast that I haven’t spent a perfectly quality time with him because I’m a working mom.

It’s been my dilemma every since even before I started blogging. I really want to become a full time mom to Aj but I just can’t! I really don’t want to elaborate further for this post might become a novel which may cause me of forgetting the order of my SIL on breeches online. Oh well, got to go!

July 31, 2010 | Filed Under breeches, motherhood, shopping | Leave a Comment 

Cool Buys

Have you seen Best Buy lately?

Well, you better do because they have these very cool offers that you can avail weekly! Yup, you can have your order for a cheaper price plus have it delivery right in front of your footstep for free! My friend Zara buzz me with this good news and I can’t wait for my loots to be delivered really soon!

So, if I were you, I’d click on the site and place orders. :)

July 31, 2010 | Filed Under best buy | Leave a Comment 

Staying Healthy

My uncle from Guam came home yesterday for a short vacation. Actually, he came home with a purpose and that is for his executive check-up. As we all know, medical examination and anything related to it are really expensive on developing countries. That’s why he opted to buy a ticket home to the Philippines.

He will stay here for a week and will have to the necessary preparation for his check-up. Good thing, he forgot his cohiba cigars which is goodness for him to prevent himself from smoking. Lol! Oh well, hopes his results are fine and well. :)

July 31, 2010 | Filed Under cigars, health | Leave a Comment 

Tantrums Be Gone!

My son Aj will be 4 this August and with his age getting a notch higher, his tantrums also reaching a level higher! Urgh!

That’s why I tried searching the web for some solutions that could help me and my child a breezy day together – without the whining and crying part! And here’s what I got.

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One way to prevent tantrums before they occur is to give your toddler the illusion of control. Instead of phrasing questions to elicit a yes or no answer, when appropriate, try to give the child a choice. If he likes to pick out his own clothes, set out two or three outfits and ask him which one he’d prefer to wear. Or you might ask, “Would you like to have peas or carrots with your chicken?” or “Would you prefer potatoes or corn with your roast beef?” Giving the 2-year-old a sense that he wields some influence will make him more accepting of the outcome.

At other times, tantrums can be avoided simply by giving your toddler some advance notice about what lies ahead. For example, several hours before a night out, you might tell your child, “Mommy and Daddy are going out to dinner tonight, and Marian, that nice babysitter, will stay here with you. She’ll put you to bed, and we’ll be here when you wake up tomorrow morning.” This works well as your child approaches the age of 3 and her sense of time gradually begin to improve.

Or ease the transition from play to an undesired activity, such as going to bed, by telling her, “In 10 minutes, it will be time to go to bed.” Here, a kitchen timer might come in handy.

It also helps to avoid commands whenever possible; opt instead for questions. Saying, “Put those toys away!” may provoke a negative reaction. Asking, “Where do these books go?” or “Where should we put that paint set?” is more likely to promote cooperation than issuing directives is.

And finally, know your child’s limits. If your day has been particularly busy — a new activity, outdoor play, a visit from Grandma and Grandpa — cancel your plans to take her to a restaurant for dinner. Remember that fatigue and changes in routine take the greatest toll on your child’s behavior.

In the continuing battle of wills, it’s important to keep your perspective. If you respond properly and nurturingly to your child when he gets upset and throws a tantrum, he will likely emerge from the crisis calmer, more in control of his emotions, and with a greater measure of confidence.

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July 24, 2010 | Filed Under motherhood, parenting, tantrums | Leave a Comment 

Irresistible

Can you resist this smile?

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It’s a smile of joy and a gaze of amazement at the same time, so how can you say NO to your child when you see him like that? :) This photo was taken a few months ago when we went to the mall to purchase something for the house.  And because I know that going out the house means spending unexpected and unnecessary things I made some proactive actions. :) 

Yup! I cornered my son and told him that he won’t have any toys to buy this time.

But when I saw him smile, I couldn’t resists but take Mr. Incredibles home. Lol!

Moms! ;)

July 24, 2010 | Filed Under aj's stuffs, everyday musing, motherhood | Leave a Comment 

Demanding as Ever

Does anyone here know where I can get the best acne medication?

Well, I really need to know because my brother has been bugging me about it for several weeks now. I thought he was able to get some help from a friend but I was wrong. Now he’s obliging me to get a quick medication for his bursting acne. Geez he so demanding! :)

Anyways, if some you know something that can aid us, just give me a buzz. :)

July 23, 2010 | Filed Under acne treatment | Leave a Comment 

Chicken Club Sandwich

Just want to share this yummy recipe I got from my favorite parenting site. I really love sandwiches especially anything that has chicken! :) That’s why I’m planning to serve this awesomely yummy treat to my son tomorrow.

So here’s the recipe:

You can build a smaller version of this classic double-decker sandwich for little hands and mouths.

 

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 sandwiches

2 (about 1 lb.) chicken-breast cutlets
1 cup diced sweet apple
6 Tbs. mayonnaise, divided
2 Tbs. plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 slices toasted whole-wheat bread
8 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked

1. Place chicken in saucepan with enough cold water to cover, plus 1 inch. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) over medium heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through or meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 170°F, about 18 minutes. Drain and cool completely.

2. Dice chicken and place in medium bowl. Stir in apple pieces, 4 Tbs. mayonnaise, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Spread remaining mayonnaise on toast slices.

3. To assemble sandwiches: Place lettuce leaf on bottom pieces of toast. Top with tomato, two pieces of bacon, middle pieces of toast, remaining lettuce leaves, chicken salad, and remaining pieces of toast.

Nutrition per serving: 590 cal.; 40 g pro.; 28 g fat; 48 g carb.; 109 mg calcium; 7 g fiber.

I bet Aj will surely enjoy this sumptuous snack! (*I hope*) :)

July 23, 2010 | Filed Under foods, health, sandwiches | Leave a Comment 

Cut those Fats

Does anyone of you know what noxycut means?

Hmmm… well the word came from my cousin Cei who’s doing research about this word. So, I thought asking the aid of the web to better help my cousin and submit her project by Monday.

As a result, I found out the noxycut is a pill about muscle building and weight loss. Whew! I never thought high school student should learn about this stuff this early. I mean, they won’t need such pill until they reach their adulthood and be really conscious about their body structure.  Oh well, time changes as well as generations. :)

July 10, 2010 | Filed Under health | Leave a Comment 

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