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Nasty Comment!

I received one comment that sounds nasty to me. It made me irked a little bit because he was accusing me of sunscaring people about my post "What You Should Know Behind Sun Tanning." First and foremost, I am not scaring people because my blog readers are very responsible readers and well educated. I am not making my own post on my own but I share them basing on what I read and are purely medically proven by research. I am a nurse too, so more or less I should know the responsibility of posting an article that tends to help rather than "scare " people away, you know what I mean? Sorry, JAMES, but that was your name on the post. Are you SCARED?? It seems you are the one scared...(lalaki ka pa naman!!). You can't even show your identity profile. Let me tell you, stop giving nasty comments if you don't seem to be responsible in giving comments to other people's blogs. If you have a tanning salon, you might as well promote and blog about it, rather than accusing people of scaring them about tanning.
Well, I am posting your comment here. Of course, I rejected it to be published, but I am copying it here, much more being seen by the public rather than just being a comment below my post. perhaps, you might feel happier about it.

Here is his comment:

"you must work, directly or indirectly, for a cosmetic company or a magazine that lives off cosmetic ads. A tan, used in conjunction with an SPF, is the best way to protect your skin. Stop making money off telling people the sun is bad for you. Over 50% of the people in the US are Vitamin D difficient and that is in part due to cosmetic companies wanting to make money off "Sunscaring" people. "

And oh, by the way, that post is not a paid post. I am not making any money out of it for your information. I can perhaps make money about it if you can offer me what type of SPF do you use and I would help you blog about it...name the price, and we'll talk about it okay?? :)

I have been receiving comments about my paid posts as well, giving me a link to promote their site, but I didn't give a damn about it. It's because I thought of that as a certain way of helping people promote about their site, (though I am not sure if this is allowable for the ad sponsors). But this type of comment is a different story. It's some act of irresponsibility and immaturity. That only shows what kind of a person who doesn't read much about a topic. He was purely basing on the post and made an accuse right on the spot. You still need to READ more, James. You're running out of information.

Pro360.com

There are lists of hundreds of online casino reviews out there. But there's no other unique reviews other than Pro360 does. Po360's goal is to help players who want to play or gamble online reduce time consuming efforts in looking for online casinos that they like and at the same time one that considered to be the best online :) Come to think of it, there are almost 3,000 online casinos scattered on the world wide web, and you're not even sure how safe it is to play on them without passing a thorough review. Pro360 does a detailed review on each site, basing on game experience, trust scores and bonuses offered by each casino and that includes all American casino approved sites. For US residents, you may want to try browsing on their list for best US approved Casinos. The list seems to be endless, so you have a lot of choices to choose from.

UVA vs. UVB

UVA ("aging") rays penetrate the skin deeply, causing wrinkling, spotting and skin cancer. UVB ("burning") rays singe the top layer of the skin and contribute to skin cancer. : )

New Magazine Site Real Estate Related

Nouveau Riche University is excited to announce to the public being featured on the January 2008 Issue of Your Business at Home Magazine. The magazine is a leading, nationally distributed magazine for results-driven entrepreneurs, which can also be seen at famous magazine and book outlets and newstands like Barnes & Noble, Borders, Hastings, Books-A-Million, B. Dalton, and Staples.
Nouveau Riche University is known to be a Real Estate Investment College and currently offers real estate related courses such as Short Sales, Wholesaling, Foreclosures, Buying and Holding, Lease Options, Tax Strategies and more. There is so much more to learn about this university as much as there is so much more to earn :)

What You Should Know Behind Sun Tanning

Once and for all: There's no such thing as a safe tan! The idea that a base tan prevents you from frying belongs back in the 1980's with shoulder pads. According to Diane Berson, M.D. asst. professor of dermatology at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, she said; "Twenty five years ago, we thought a base tan could offer some protection, but now we know that's not the case. You'll get an SPF 4 at most, which isn't nearly enough to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun. Any hint of color is a sign of sun damage."d

35% of women also think they look thinner with a tan. Hey, self-tanner does the trick too! :)

Web Hosting Choice

If you are looking for a good web host for your personal or business site, then try web hosting choice. This is an advertisement free guide to choosing the right web host for your site that focuses on a searchable directory that will let you find web hosting plans suitable for a small site or for a large e-commerce website. You might also want to try their Quick Web Host Search or browse some recommended web hosts on the front page. This is your guide to web hosting so don't forget to bookmark it :)

Beef on the Grill This Summer.

Still a long way to go for summer, but anyway, I just thought of sharing this healthy diet which you can enjoy cooking it with your friends. Nutrient-rich lean beef is a complete recipe for better health, with lean protein and essential vitamins and minerals. Beef is leaner than ever an a natural source of essential nutrients that fuel healthy, active lifetyles. I'll just tell hubby we can do this together, LOL!

BEEF SIRLOIN KABOBS
(With Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce)

Total preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes

1 1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick

2 teaspoons coarse grind black pepper

3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

2 cloves garlic, minced

Dipping Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, finely chopped

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and 3 cloves of garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Add red peppers, wine, tomato paste and thyme, stirring until tomato paste is blended. Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl, mixing until smooth. Stir into pepper mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.d
3. Meanwhile, cut beef steak into 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1-inch pieces. Combine pepper, salt, paprika and 1 minced garlic clove in large bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Thread beef pieces evenly onto six 12-inch metal skewers, leaving small space between pieces.
4. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, about 7-9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Serve with dipping sauce.

Makes 6 servings.

Your Right To Claim Accident Compensation

Accident Compensation is a thing worth fighting for when you know you have the right to get it. Good thing Keypoint Legal Services offer a personal injury compensation service, that helps people injured in accidents get the compensation they deserve. Making a claim for compensation is not always as easy as it sounds particularly if it is an accident or injury related cases. Keypoint has personal injury specialists that are ready to listen to you in complete confidence, take the time to understand you any concerns you may have and the circumstances surrounding your accident. This is an effective way for them to handle your claim in the best possible way. The specialists then can give you advise to continue if they believe your personal injury compensation claim is worth pursuing. Keypoint Legal Services follows a No Win No Fee Agreement, which means if the case becomes unsuccessful, it would cost you nothing. So, if you are suffering from a personal injury or have illness resulting from your employment, you can get your free no obligation, assessment of your claim online. Or you can talk with their specialist as an alternative by calling the phone numbers given on their site. At Keypoint Legal Services, their experience is a great asset. In fact, over £180 million in compensation have already been claimed for their clients. Be confident with Keypoint in helping you get what is rightfully yours as quickly and as simply as possible.

My Wireless PC Gadgets

I got wireless 2 mouse (or mice?), for my laptops. One is smaller, and the other is bigger, but both of them functions the same. They both work with triple A batteries (small one) and double A batteries (bigger one). Logitech is bigger and bulkier but batteries can last longer. While Gigaware (small one) consumes batteries faster because it doesn't turn itself off when not in use. You have to manually turn it off, which I don't do because I always forget to do it :)
They are very convenient to use because you don't need to have those wires anymore. Makes your space clutter free. Ideal for a traveller like me too :)

Shopping Cart Software - US

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Page Rank 3!

Oh yes, it's overwhelming, but consistency wise, it's not to be something being depended upon. It must have been good to have this rank from Google...now I am a witness, with so much opps lined up, overwhelming amount. It's a big WOW! How much more if you have higher than 3??

I love blogging ever since. I started from scratch without thinking of getting money out of it. Because of too much surfing, here I am now, joining the paid blogging world, with a lots of ups and downs, fun and sometimes bad times, but the essence of blogging about yourself and about what's on your mind, your feelings, life, family, etc...is just a joyful thing to share. (without getting paid).

I am so much blessed financially. I don't need to crawl and get sleepless nights just to get that money. But you know that thing as golden chance? While you enjoy blogging, it is much more fulfilling blogging and getting paid too :)). It's like eating your piece of cake is tasty, but eating your cake with your favorite ice cream on top of it is much tastier, right?

Now it's PR3, tomorrow is what?...not that important. The bottom line is: "Strike the iron while it's still hot."...don't you think?

Gosh! Will google actually release its spiders to crawl on this post? Naku po! Patay tayo...:)).

$ 8 Complete Prescription Eyeglasses+ Case

Great Discovery: Zenni Optical. That is what I have discovered today! I haven't known there is one site that sells prescription glasses online, and even comes in stylish designs. They have huge selection of frames from single vision lens, sunsensor(potochromic)lens, tinted suglasses lens, bifocal lens to progressive lens. And one more important thing is this exciting promo, Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses with case included! Now that is a super low price and very affordable, don't you think? Good thing about ZenniOptical is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer, with no middlemen and virtually no advertising budget, the reason why they have low prices. And come to think of it, they go international. What more can I say it is the...Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical. No more, no less! ;)

Top Earners

I made it as one of the top earners today! I just thought of getting the screen shot for a keepsake LOL! I didn't know, I only can post 3 daily?...waaahhh, I was thinking it should be 5. Anyway, that's still a blessing, no need to complain. Thank you Lord!

Real Estate Investing Success Stories

Have you seen Nouveau Riche University blog lately? I find it cool just reading success stories of people that invested in the real estate business. Nouveau Riche University is actually a popular real estate investment college where most of the students from the university are now sharing their success stories of investing through the university's blogs. The blogs are actually a good idea for spreading the word of successful investment which showcase many testimonials in sharing their experiences. Because of the awesome opportunity of sharing, lives have been changed for the better. If you are a student, alumni, employee or instructor from this university, their blog portals are wide open for you to submit your stories.

A Mug (Cup) That Runneth Over :)

This is hubby's old, old mug. I don't understand why he loves it so much that he doesn't want me to give it for donation :). Actually, he is a mug collector, and I tell you, he had all our pantry cabinets filled with mugs, different sizes, colors and shapes, and textures. He is a coffee lover, that I won't wonder having mugs being kept all around the house :).

One time I just decided to throw it away in the trash can, and I got one mug from his collector's shelf to replace it. Gosh! the next morning, he was looking for it like crazy, and I told him it's already in the trash...I couldn't imagine, he was digging the trash that day...hahaha! Well, he was able to recover it, and so I got to wash it with a half bottle of clorox bleach! d

And so, he revealed to me he loves the mug because it is lighter for him to carry it. I told him he has to collect lighter mugs next time. All the mugs he has collected are breakable and heavy. If only I can sell them, we'll be getting more than a hundred bucks LOL!

TravelStore, Inc & Cruiselocators

I have friends who recently had their vacation in Costa Rica few months ago. They said they enjoyed their vacation so much and are planning to go back there again for their next vacation. TravelStore is actually a one stop shopping site from a combined websites namely TravelStoreUSA.com and Cruiselocators.com websites which allow vacationers to book their trips to any destinations in the world. Did you know that Costa Rica is an amazing vacation destination for so many reasons? There are a lot of Costa Rica vacation packages you can choose from at TravelStore, Inc. databases. A luxury Costa Rica vacation package offers world class soft adventure experiences. You can do surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and so much more. Try book your next vcation to Costa Rica and witness what it has to offer.

Fried Jeprox!

I still remember, the other week, I requested my husband to drop by the Filipino store in wheaton while coming home from work. I told him to buy a fried fish, and this was what he bought me. :). It wasn't the one I was expecting him to buy, but when I tasted it, it was really good with rice. It comes with a vinegar...(hubby doesn't like it and I couldn't just describe his face while he saw me eating it, lol!). He hated the smell, and so he ate in a different table, LOL!

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MWSD Legal

Verdicts and settlements can be tragic for those who are accused and guilty, but are angels' shadow for those who are victims. MWSDLegal.com is a law firm composed of personal injury lawyers serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This firm has a vast experience of handling at least 5,000 clients in helping them pursue legal claims for injuries and damages. With their lawyers' combined expertise, their firm have over one hundred years of legal experience pursuing legal cases such as these.
I am taking a case from the site which was a case of medical negligence. It was an interesting case, and can happen to anybody. Failure to Diagnose a certain medical condition to patient can be dangerous, both for the patient and the doctor. In this case, it came to a point that the settlement reached to $500,000 for the victim. Lawyer Christopher T. Moyer handled this case successfully. So, what a relief the family of the victim can have in winning the case such as this. Although the victim itself died, at least that's a good way a justice can be done. At MWSDlegal.com, they deal mostly with medical malpractices, motor vehicle negligences, or premises liabilites. Just imagine a world without "super lawyers" from MWSD Legal, huh? If you think you are a victim and needs assistance of a personal injury lawyer, feel free to call them at 888-548-6421 or you can also fill out the form online explaining about your case.

My Award!

Thank you Lisa, my good friend for this tag. I've been lagging up behind my blogs these days so I apologize for that. Anyway, I appreciate this tag very much, and thank you, coz palagi mo ako tina tag, LOL!

Once again, this tag is open for everybody else on my blogroll who wants to get it. Feel free to get it my friends :).

Ashop Commerce

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Skunk??

I used to wear these socks at home. One time, hubby got startled a little bit while I was watching TV when he saw me put my feet on top of the chair :)). He told me, when he first saw the socks, he firstly thought it was a skunk! LOL!

He was so amused looking on both of my feet, and took photo of it. Well, there you go...just thought it's worth sharing. :)

IVF 1 Fertility Clinic

Fascinating stories has been said about in vitro fertilization. As our world technology becomes more modernized, and so is the technology of medicine. There are many couples who have gained hope as much as couples who had gone through IVF1 and had a successful outcome. One person who is considered to be a great asset in the world of reproductive medicine is Dr.Randy Morris, who owns IVF1 Fertility Clinic center located in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois. Being a fertility specialist since 1992, Dr. Randy Morris, helps couples understand and resolve infertility. Aside from IVF1, there are some various services offered such as treatments of recurrent miscarriage, treatment of female endocrine problems, reproductive surgeries, ovulation induction or superovulation, complete diagnostic testing for both male and female, and many more to mention. For those out there who think you need Dr. Morris' help, visit the clinic anytime for more needed informations.

Reasons Why God Permits Problems In Life

This is actually an email sent to me by a sister in Christ. It's worth sharing, just in time for Thanksgiving, I believe.

1. God permits problems to DIRECT you.
Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God allowing this situation to get your attention? "Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways." Proverbs 20:30

2. God permits problems to INSPECT you.
People are like tea bags ... if you want to know what's inside them, just drop them into hot water! Has God tested your faith by allowing a problem or two into your life? What do problems reveal about you? "When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience." James 1:2-3

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you.
Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It's likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something...health, money, a relationship...by losing it. "It was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws." Psalms 119:71-72

4. God permits problems to PROTECT you.
A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Think about something you may be going through at this very moment… HOLD ON! BE STRONG! "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good"... Genesis 50:20

5. God permits problems to PERFECT you.
Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity. "We can rejoice when we run into problems...they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady." Romans 5:3-4

Here's the point: God is at work in your life-even when you do not recognize it or understand it. However, it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him.

Let's do lift our hands up to Him for Thanksgiving!

Mainsail Charleston

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You might also want to browse and know more about Isles of Palm Real Estate. The Isle of Palms, South Carolina has earned a reputation for being a classic family-oriented beachfront community, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Browse on the Isles of Palm Listings provided on the site for each detailed descriptions. There's nothing else can compare a home called paradise with Mainsail Charleston! :)

What True Marriage Is

This is actually an email attachment sent to me by a friend. It is called "Article of Love" written by Jim Paredes of Apo Hiking Society, a famous Filipino musical band in the Philippines. I am not an avid fan of Apo, but I love mostly of their songs. Anyway, back to the topic...

Just want to share Jim's article titled "Article of Love" which talks about the essentiality and what true marriage is. It's a nice article, and a very good stuff for married couples as well. For those who are still single and planning to settle down, it is a very good foundation ahead of you.

Subject: ARTICLE OF LOVE by JIM PAREDES of APO HIKING SOCIETY

Change in Eternally Beautiful Humming in my UNIVERSE By Jim Paredes
The Philippine STAR 11/05/2006


Exactly 29 years ago on Oct. 29, Lydia and I walked down the aisle. She was 20 and I was 25, both of us wide-eyed but so sure of ourselves and our decision to stay together forever as we plunged into matrimony. We were sure, the way young people tend to be certain, that it was going to be an adventure. But little did we know that it was going to be a big one, probably the biggest one we'd ever know. Getting married is like signing a blank check. You have no idea how much it will cost you. You are committing an unquantifiable amount of material and emotional capital time, money, patience, sacrifice, and an infinite number of things you have not even begun to imagine that you must deal with eventually.

Many of them are real minefields as Lydia and I, like all couples, soon discovered. There are the in-laws, kids, expenses, the balance between career and family life, personal habits, sex, jealousy, etc. There is also the process of arriving at a "negotiated settlement" on how to deal with things like getting along with each other's friends, child rearing, spending habits, religion, hobbies, and how much "independence" the partners should be allowed. The institution of marriage, as we inherited it, was very complicated.

One of the things I found out much later in our married life is that there is a difference between a love affair and a marriage. A love affair has a dynamic that is different from a marital bond. Generally, love affairs are not meant to last. They are meant to have a beginning and an end. Why? Because they are about two separate people bonded by romantic, oceanic feelings of what seems like love. They live for the intense feeling, riding it as far as it will go and split up when the thrill is gone.

Marriage, on the other hand, is the experience of life by two people as a couple. Many times, new couples discover that they are not an easy fit, as Lydia and I discovered early on. That's why in a marital relationship one must necessarily give up big parts of himself/herself to the union to get a payback. While one may still want some privacy and independence, one cannot have them without a large dose of a shared life. From the start until the end, marriage is about two people experiencing one and the same lifetime.

It starts with romance and the sexual thrill of being with each other, but you can only count on those for so long. Anyone married for more than 10 years can attest that there are times when the attraction which seemed so strong when you first laid eyes on each other as single people can be non-existent for long periods. Viewed from the perspective of a love affair, that is certainly not a good thing. One may feel like the journey has reached a stretch of uninteresting flatlands. The joyride is over.

But from the perspective of a long marriage, this is simply a hiatus of sorts, or may even be the first signs of a qualitative the way one loves. It can be disconcerting at first but if you stick around long enough, the picture starts to get clearer. While gone may be (from time to time) the breathtaking highs and exhilarating moments, something else may be happening. Author M. Scott Peck put it so well when he wrote that "the death of romantic love can be the start of true love."

In our early years, Lydia and I felt that being married meant we had to do something dramatic all the time to keep it going. But as we got older, the doing often gave way to just being. Where before, love had to be "proven" by the sparkling diamond on her finger, or the great trip abroad, or the special dinner with wine in some plush place, love in our 29-year marriage feels no compulsion to prove itself as dramatically. Having long walks, conversations after dinner, holding hands during long drives, snuggling in bed or just simply being together sometimes without even talking, have often taken the place of all that. While sex can still be as great as ever, the truth is, as an older couple, we have discovered other ways to remain interested in each other. There is not only comfort but magic in the "ordinary," as one realizes that love can be expressed in simply caring or supporting each other's steps towards personal and spiritual growth.

One of the big recent highlights of our journey as life partners was Lydia 's big cancer scare three years ago. We felt so helpless as we tried to deal with the fear of losing each other. But we took it on as a couple. As far as we were concerned, we both had cancer. Those were days of great emotional upheaval. Ironically, they were also moments of calm and assurance. Even as we cried about it, we also learned that we loved each other enough to willingly suffer together because, paradoxically, by doing so, we eased each other's pain. This may sound flippant, if not cruel, but looking back, I can say that if I could only guarantee survival, I would
recommend cancer to everyone because of what it has done for Lydia and me. It has been such a rare opportunity to meet and accept unconditionally the hard-to-take faces of love that we often run away from. Yet when we bit the bullet, we opened ourselves to greater depth and began to see the face of the Divine in the other human being we had chosen to love. Only then did we realize that all the suffering made sense.

In the end, the very suffering we undergo turns into something eternally beautiful.

Jim Paredes is a member of the Filipino band
Apo Hiking Society

Bodybuilding Supplements Information

Ordinary bodybuilding work outs are not enough to make your body healthy. Bodybuilding Supplements Information is a page of full in-depth information for you to help you get that body supplements your body needs. This helpful page is new and managed by muscleandstrength.com. I agree that this body supplements information page is very helpful, because it deals with a full, comprehensive and detailed information of each body supplements available, their functions dosages, stacking, cycling and more. Go visit the site today!

Once Hubby Works....

At home, I and hubby have our own working areas. I work upstairs (in my office room) and he works downstairs, at the basement (he calls it his cave). I am a well organized person, hubby is the opposite. Whenever it's cleaning time, I make sure for him to know I am not touching his bunch of papers and never mess up his place at all...he understands because he cleans his own mess lol! Well, before I took of this photo, I made sure he knows that I'll gonna be blogging about it :) He agreed! hahaha!
Now, here's the evidence...and I am the witness. Take note....the mess! But you know what? The more messy he is, the more he does a good job in his work. There you go, I told the secret :))

Smorty Pays You To Blog!

Smorty is one good site that pays bloggers to blog. But the real good news is; it gives benefits to both the advertisers and bloggers alike. While bloggers get paid for blogging, advertisers can boost their search engine rankings with quality inbound links from thousands of blogs and at the same time increase their website's traffics, So, for advertisers, this is a great chance for you to advertise on blogs. Actually, there are a thousands of blogs out there waiting for you. At Smorty, you pay only for the posts you approve. Once you start advertising, a lot of thousand bloggers with fully indexed top quality blogs will get the chance to review your site and be noticed in the content posts of many blog articles.
Bloggers, work with Smorty and get paid to blog. No need to advertise, it's purely opinionated which means you only have to write what's on your mind. Start submitting your blogs today, and start from there.

My Heater Buddy

If there's one thing hubby and I that differs, it's our body temperatures! :) I tell you why...he sleeps without blanket, wearing his shorts and tank tops during winter time while I sleep with my jammies, with a blanket and another electric blanket :)). Of course, our heater would always be set to 70F and that's "warm" for hubby. It's cool for me. (not cold). During nightime, it becomes cooler for me. Perhaps its because it gets cooler temperature outside and we don't adjust our heater...still at fixed 70F. Or else...hubby would be perspiring like crazy lol!
Whew! Thank God for my electric blankie...saves me from possible freezing at night.

Whitening a Yellowed Collar

Try this quick fix. I haven't tried it yet, but just in case, I got back up. Haven't encountered any yellowed collar either any of my clothes or my husband, since we let the dry cleaners do it :)


What you need:

A bottle of Johnson's Baby Powder and an iron.

Set iron to medium with the steam option turned on. Sprinkle onto the shirt just enough powder to cover the stained area and spread it with your fingertips. Hold the iron an inch above the soiled spot and steam for a few seconds. Then press down the iron for a count of three to set, and shake off the excess. let the shirt cool before wearing.

Executive Search Firm

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An exceptional imagination...

Are you a veggie hater? Not for me, but don't you think it's time to get closer to them? ;)

Have an awesome day!

My Treasured Chest

While I was rearranging my closet, I found this treasure chest given to us by a friend, Barb on our wedding day. I didn't think this chest has been in my closet for so long and has been hidden in there for 3 years now.

I knew I had some small items that I put in there, such as tiny gift items and some accessories, but there was much more surprising than that because when I opened it, I still had my peso bills and coins that I carried all way in coming here in the US, the first time....geesh! call it really a "treasure"..I can still use it next time I go back Philippines :)) (pwede na pang shopping)

Label World

Label World has provided quality labels enhanced by services that their customers value for over twent years now. Safety Label is one popular label mostly used by many businesses of today. At Label World, large production of variety of labels are mostly intended for large orders . These custom labels are being manufactured on a wide scale basis, mostly for large businesses and establishments like food companies or wineries. Find out more about their printing services and solutions, the answer to your labeling needs ;)

Pinay wife's top secret..revealed!!! :))

Yes, now finally it's revealed. Actually, that silly beats was taken few days before christmas while decorating up our tree. I thought of a thousand times thinking if whether I should post it or not.

Well, at last I told myself, what the heck, this is my site, who's telling me not to post it, anyway? Afterall, I love the song, and am still looking the title of this song. Anyone knows who sang it and what's the title. If anyone knows out there what the song title is, I would appreciate it if you can share it with me. :) Thanks in advance.

By the way, I might be misunderstood as a wife gone wild, hehehe...but believe me, I was just having fun, and that's it :)). Don't worry, it's just a short video clip!

Whew! now I revealed the secret steps of the award winning dance for American Idol, LOL!

Campfire Cuisine

Barbecued Sweet Corn on the Cob

1/2 cup tomato puree'

2 tbs. molasses

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp.ground white pepper

3 tbs. soy sauce

1 tsp. chopped garlic

2 tbs. balsamic vinegar

3 tbs. olive oil

1 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano

8 ears corn, shucked

Pre heat grill to medium heat. Place everything but corn in mixing bowl. Whisk together until blended. Brush marinade over corn and place on grill. Mark all sides, turning until cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill; brush with extra sauce. Serves 8.

Internet Junkie

If you are so tired of scams out there and you are still looking for some smart ways to earn money online, try it with Internet Junkie. I guess, the blog title speaks for itself huh? While reading this blog myself, I can say that this blog mentions several ways anyone can do in order to earn money online, scam-free! :) All posts about the smart ways to earn money online by Internet Junkie is original which is full of initiative thinking on how to come up with brighter new ideas of earning money online without just basing or following what everybody else does. Now, that is really what you call smart ;) Of course, there are a lot more topics this blog has to offer, such as more additional informations on online money making opportunities, it talks about scams and how to avoid them, (by this, it can be a big help for you and be warned about those scams existing out there, so you wouldn't become a victim), deals and talks about how to save money, does some reviews, and many more. It is actually series of helpful blog posts that varies but you can take out something from it in each posts. It also helps you get free downloads, such as the Easy SEO report. From there, you can even earn more additional income by just downloading that product and promote it. Isn't that neat? :)
And oh, by the way, I checked out the Freebies on the right side corner of the blog, it is really cool! I am a freeby freak, lol! I mean, I love freebies. Who doesn't? It is free, right? Well, that is a big help too. Being a reader of this blog, as I have said, you can get something from it, including where those freebies are hiding :))
You can try the referral programmes too. As long as you can blog and maintains an active blogs for at least a month or more, you can start from there, and instantly earn money online. The rest would be more helpful ways on how to earn more by just reading the blog posts here and presto!...money would be starting to flow down that deep pocket of yours!

How Fast Can You Type?

This tag came from Sheng. Thanks sis..it's fun :)

I think my score isn't bad? I used to be a data encoder for six years. So, perhaps, that led me to type a little bit faster than normal ones? hehe...

Anybody is free to grab this exercise, and it's fun doing it.

48 words

Speed test

Fried Breaded Okra

The first time I tasted this from Cracker Barrel, my tongue has been looking for it. This is very famous in the Philippines as a tasty "dinengdeng or adobong okra". I love it cooked that way. Then comes the breaded okra in America :)).
Perhaps, there are breaded okras made in the Philippines, but I haven't tasted it while in the Philippines. After that dinner with breaded okra from Cracker Barrel, from time to time I bug my hubby to go back there. So, now, we consider ourselves a regular customer there. And yes...they are the best when it comes to home cooked meal American style! :)

By the way, I am still looking for the breaded okra recipe online. Just in case you have it, it would be a great help. I need it.

Coin Dealer

Monex Deposit Company is known to be America’s gold,silver, coins or other precious metals investment leader for thirty years. Through them, you can purchase silver, gold or other precious metals and coins for immediate personal delivery or arrange for convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository. As early as 1967, Monex companies have led the industry in coin investing programs for silver coins which made them became as one of the top coin dealer. They made pre-1965 US silver coins for sale and became widely accepted as an investment to the American public as well as they also made buying and selling coins over the phone the preferred transaction method, thus, they came to be known as America's premier silver coin dealer. This is one primary reason why Monex inaugurated the first and only financing program for buying silver coins. Today, many analysts feel that silver, and specifically silver coins, presents an outstanding investment opportunity. Monex had gone a long way having the best silver coin prices and programs in the silver coin industry. In fact, an up-to-date live coin prices is already made available by phone or online. Price charts are provided for convenience for up-to-the-minute silver prices.

Pinawife's Den is now a dollar earner site :)

I am so glad, two sites already approved this blog today. I just had my first post and I still have 2 pending from blogitive for this blog. But for the 3 active blogs that I submitted, blogitive gave me 6 opps for 48 hours :0 It's a little bit challenging for me to do opps at blogitive because they require opps to be at least in between two non-paid posts! I have 5 blogs up and running actively all at the same time, and it's nerve wracking. ..poor me, it's because I keep on adding blogs LOL!

Meanwhile, although PPP had approved pinaywifesden, opps there seem to be aloof for me. I can't even get opps which are colored white (which means it should be available for me). My dashboard wasn't been updated, and so I submitted a ticket. Hoepfully, my queries would be answered sooner this week.

Free Cruise Offer

Last week, I received a mail that offered me a free cruise via Imperial Majesty Cruise Line worth $1,300. Whew! I am not sure if this is good to be true, but I had received same offer last year. I am wanting to do the Caribbean cruise and we are actually planning to do it with hubby maybe late this year or next year. I don't know, but hubby was a bit skeptical about this offer. There are some offers who have hidden large fees, and I just don't know how credible is this too. Anyway, my hubby is a "segurista" guy and doesn't just give in to those kind of offer. It's actually a cruise for two...hubby's lips are unconvincing..lol! It ended up those sentenced to the trash can!

An Ideal Family Vacation

Only Karisma Resorts can offer you a worth cherishing and truly relaxing family vacation on the white-sand beaches of Riviera Maya, in which according to many is considered a world of sensuality and seclusions in Mexico. Karisma Resorts focuses on individual experiences for the affluent. Being with the concept of becoming the first all-inclusive properties that offers luxury makes them unique and has no equal. Karisma has five signature resorts: El Dorado Royale Spa Resort, El Dorado Seaside Suites, Azul Beach, Azul Blue and Hidden Beach Resort.
Both Azul Beach and Azul Blue are family friendly resorts, but Azul Blue has opened its doors formally just more than a year ago. Azul Blue in Riviera Maya is considered to be the world's first stress-free hotel. This is where a family vacation should be, don't you think? It's worry-free, stress-free, and tension-free wherein everything has been created to nurture and give you inner peace. There's more than that this beach has to offer. Check into their luxurious suites overlooking the Mexican caribbean, they offer the most complete spa and other optional activities like deep-sea fishing, diving or meditation classes.
Come and visit Azul Blue...there's absolutely no "trespassing." :)

Perfume Collections..anyone?

I am not fond of collecting perfumes, but I do wear some scents rarely...on special occasions and sometimes to church. Other than that, I just stick with lotion. Anyway, if anyone of you collects perfumes, let me know,...if price is negotiable LOL!

Seriously, I don't even collect them, but it seems I am getting at least couple sets every christmas :) I do have perfumes that I love to wear, actually only 2 kinds. I am using Victoria's Secret Heavenly Angels and Moonlight Path from Bath & Body Works. I am not promoting the product, but I personally chose them because I love the scents...just mild and elegant.

But now, I am wondering how can I keep them without cluttering my dresser. I am running out of space!...:0 Most of those haven't been used since I got them. Good thing is that I didn't buy them so no regrets if I can't really use them. The strong scents are unbearable for me to smell and give me headaches. Whew! that's not good.

Anyway, I am ending up getting a balikbayan box to stuff those in. So far, that's the best idea I've got. After all, they would love that in the Philippines. They will be happy, I will be happy..so both are happy! hahahaha!!

My Happy Valentine!

My hubby was asking me the day before Vday how would I want to celebrate it. I told him I don't feel like going out, so I just decided, why not just celebrate it quietly at home. We both agreed and he volunteered to cook steak for our dinner. He cooks them excellently, and so he did. He was asking me again what would I like for Vday...I said nothing. Just his presence is enough. (Well, he still gave me gifts as usual...he is fond of surprises). Feb. 13, a dozen of colorful roses arrived at the doorsteps! Of course, who else would give me that???

That's me carrying it. lol!

I also had a box of heart shaped chocolates, a necklace, a blazer, and an umbrella...as you can see I am wearing and showing them hehehe....color combinations seem to be looking awful, but who cares anyway :)) It was a good try out!

So yummy! Couldn't wait to eat them!

Our dinner was good, and we enjoyed it both. My husband cooks a very good and tasty steak...that is his specialty! I tell you steak was yummy! That was our valentine day celebration. We celebrated it simply and quietly but memorable for me. Thanks hubby for being so loving as always. Luv ya..mwah!

Your Dreams

Do you understand your dreams?

Pinay Wife Gets So Much Busy To The Max!!

For the past 3 nights, I have been battling through sleepless nights working on our church website. I get to sleep as late as 4AM. I had missed many blog opportunities, I know, but on the other side of the story, it is the only least I could do for the Lord. That's only a tiny sacrifice compared to the tons of blessings I have been receiving from Him daily. It is my constant prayer as well as asking thanks for making our website up and actively running, garnering more people to come and worship with us in our church. If you have time please feel free to visit our church website, Laurel Church of God here in Maryland. I currently run it, being the webmaster. Of course, it's tough because I have been into blogging and currently maintains more than 4 blogs,so to speak. As of now, I am adding more page to it and working on our pastor's corner :)

Then, today, I got the chance to rest and update my posts in here. I am almost done with my laundry of "tons" of dirty clothes, plus, just got done with my floor vacuuming. Kirby (my ever heavy vacuum cleaner) became stubborn today because while I am doing the stairs, his roll brush suddenly went off!!! Gosh, I got panicked a li'l bit...then I had 30 minutes fixing him back. I spent like 5 minutes looking for Kirby's manual just to read how can I return back his roll brush.

Can you imagine, I had to vacuum 30 steps of the stairs from upstairs going to the basement???Gosh, it's tough and muscle wrecking.

So tell, me if I don't deserve any rest...well, I thought I should. So here I am...resting with a cool bottle of soda and a plate of my Doritos chips!

Compliment Meme from Pinaymama :)

Thanks a lot Joy for this cute compliment. I appreciate it. Now I wanna pass this meme to the following: Chari, Lisa and Sheng. This is also open for grabbing to all my co bloggers. You are all fantastic guys. It's so fun doing this through all your help. :)

Beware of Seasonal Flu!

Seasonal flu is raging through Maryland making emergency rooms so much crowded, health officials say.
I am very much concerned and highly worries me of my husband. Last year, he got the "bug" and it was very bad because I got it too! :( I have been telling him to be extra careful in safeguarding his health.

Anyway, as I was reading the paper the other day, I saw some tips from the experts:

"The flu is different from a cold. It usually comes on suddenly, and symptoms may include high fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, aches, and stomach symptoms.

• Get a flu vaccine.
• Stop the spread of germs with steps like frequent hand-washing and covering coughs and sneezes.
• Take anti-viral drugs if your doctor says you need them.

How Long Should Your Food Lasts?

From time to time, I am so much particular about our food on the shelf and in the fridge. I mean, I do keep track of expiry dates, or how long will that stuff to keep. There are times wherein some food's expiry dates are not on it so, it's kinda risky.
I think it is always safe and is very important for us to keep track about them. Almost everything has a time after which it is better not to use or consume.

Here are some lists of important items we should keep track and how long do they last:

KITCHEN:

• Sweetener - 2 years
• Asparagus - 3-5 days, refrigerated; 8 months, frozen
• Avocados - 2-3 days, refrigerated
• Baking powder - 18 months
• Baking soda - 2 years
• Beef - 3-5 days, refrigerated; 6-9 months, frozen
• Bread - 5-7 days, room temp; 1-2 weeks, refrigerated; 3 months frozen
• Butter - 1-2 months, refrigerated; 9 months, frozen
• Cheese - 4 weeks, opened (block, hard)
• Coffee - 2 weeks, opened, room temp.
• Dark chocolate - 2 years, kept in foil in a cool dark place

BATHROOM:

• Eye gels/Creams/Mascara - 3 months
• Eyeliner pencils - 2 years
• Eyeliner liquids - 3-6 months
• Eyeshadow powder - 2 years
• Face wash - 18 months
• Lotions - 6 months
• Nail polish - 1 year
• Powder blush - 2 years
• Mouthwash - 3 years
• Sunblock - 6 months
• Toothbrush - 3 months

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Batteries - 5 years for alkaline; 10 years for lithium
• printer ink - 6 months (opened)
• Fire extinguisher - 10-12 years
• Glass cleaner - 2 years
• Heat/AC air filter - 1-3 months
• Paint - 8-10 years, unopened; 2-5 years opened
• Cat Litter - replace clay litter every few days.

Sources: The Sun

Early Valentine Gift

This was actually given by hubby mid week of January yet.

While we were on our way to the grocery store, he asked me what do I want for Valentine's day. I told him it doesn't matter, and he doesn't need to buy any gift. Maybe a quiet dinner together will just be okay for me. But he suddenly blurted he has something for me as an early gift. I asked hin "any clue?"...he said "a pet." I asked...a dog? he said, yes, at the trunk. Gosh! I was thinking it was a real dog :)) and was wondering why a dog at the car's trunk with a temperature so cold and freezing out there?! Then, this is what he put on my lap while closing my eyes. (he told me to close my eyes...surprise daw nga eh :))

a red dog stuffed toy!...and with a droopy eyes! hehehe... He named it "redski."...coz it's red. I named him Dan dee, because that was his name being written on his butt! :))

So, guess who went to bed first that night...Dan Dee. He grabbed my spot, and we ended up sleeping together. Sowee, hubby was a bit farther away from me that night. Next day, he said Dan Dee has to move, and so Dan Dee's at the kiddie room...still sleepy and groggy. :)

A practical way to whiten your whites.

Sometimes, too much bleach is harmful for clothes. I have so many instances where our whites at home are becoming lesser usable because of too much bleach. There is a retro alternative that I read in a magazine on how to make your whites whiter without the harsh bleach.

Launder cotton whites in a cold water with 1 spoonful of tartar cream. This is usually being sold in the market (along spice aisle) ;), and then mix it with your usual laundry soap.

A great tip...worked for me :)

Slow Downloads @ Blogger??

I don't understand, but today I noticed that my blogs are having some slow downloads. It seems it is taking me to wait forever just to wait for my posts to come up. I am sure my pc is not a problem because I have been surfing to some other sites, and there is not a problem because my browser seems to be acting fast.

...it's strange :0

Does Your Husband Snore?

Are you aware of that thing "nasal strips"? There are a lot of these in a convenience store, and it says it reduces snoring :)) I bought one and told hubby to use it. Then, just tonight, he used it. My golly!...he is still snoring soooo loud!!! LOL!

He used to have a nasal operation few years ago because of too much snoring. Up to now he still snores, but he said it used to be worst before he was operated.

Anyway, it's just a matter of "getting used to it"...lol! It seems his snores are already a music to my ears :) But there are times that I can't really sleep with his snore. I have to shake him to wake him up because I can't just bear it.

When I get too tired, hubby's snore is all but a plain "lullabye" :))

Panic at the Basement

I woke up late today, so when I looked outside, it was raining. I wasn't sure how long has been raining, but it took me so many hours before I discovered that our sun pump was having a BIG leak down our basement...it wasn't actually a leak...it was squirting like a fountain, and I heard it as a sound of a waterfall. I don't exactly get how this functions no matter how hubby explains it, but as far as I know, it controls it from flooding the basement. You can hear it work with a sound when it is raining because it pumps and controls the water that comes from up the house going down. It was around 2:30pm when I found out the big leak when I went downstairs looking for something. The sound of a splashing water was so loud that I got panicky and called my husband that time who was at work. I told him I was scared about it since I don't know anything about it. The carpet was all wet and soaked up with water and so I hurried him to get back home which he did.

Notice also our wall which already went out of shape because of the water. My hubby told me this pump has been too old, and it needs to be sealed in some of the spots. It belongs to an old house, so I won't wonder :(, but it still can function well. The cover below was all wet too, because it supported all the water that squirted out while leaking. The water would have been as high as a fountain without the cover support, so thank God for it. It did a good job :)

Finally, hubby was home after 40 minutes, covered the leak, and suddenly the rain stopped as well...hhmmm, seems the weather played games on us today! I still have to be cautious when it rains. Another assignment to do when rain comes, check the sun pump!...that's when I am around. Whew! pretty panicky day!