Jacob at school....

Lunch time at school after their Halloween activities today where they have the chance to wear their costumes for a short time. They were having fish fillet burger, green beans, peach and milk for lunch and the foods were very good! I am glad to be able to be there to help out with activities; they were dismissed early today because of Halloween celebration :-)

Gear Up Like the Pros Nikon ATB Promotion

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Yummy Pumpkin Pie!

As I have mentioned before with my previous posts about pumpkin pie, my son loves it! He can eat half of the whole pie if I'd let him to. Anyway, if you haven't tried pumpkin pie yet, you are missing a lot. Aside from it is very yummy, it is load with tons of vitamins and very nutrious. Try one, I assure you, you will like it.

INGREDIENTS:
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
1 (3 ounce) package egg custard mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, combine custard mix, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well, then add pumpkin, condensed milk, and egg. Whisk mixture until smooth, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Pour mixture into baked pastry shell and chill. Garnish with whipped topping before serving.

Teaching Dragon to Spell SuperZ 2

Dragon Naturally Speaking is a software created by a genius man named Brett Bumeter. The software would be a great help with the computer users especially to a blogger like me. It will make typing easier and better without using hands. You can Type 150 Words per minute for $99! by just talking. Isn’t it amazing? If you want to learn more about this new technology, watch the video above and then go to the website at www.softduit.com

Press Release:

The video above was created by a blogger that goes by the name, SuperZ. I couldn't write that name before using Dragon NaturallySpeaking until I trained Dragon NaturallySpeaking to recognize the name SuperZ.

I mention that because I'm using Dragon NaturallySpeaking right now to write this article (notice Dragon new when I said the words right now that I meant the word right and not the word to write).

I've been writing articles and reviews about Dragon NaturallySpeaking for close to two years. I've had a lot of experience with the software, and I wanted to reach out to other bloggers and see what they thought of the software.

SuperZ tried out the software and as you can see from his own video, the results that he's getting after having used the software for just a week are pretty amazing. His computer is keeping up with just about every word that he says, and typing those words out for him in text.

Well frankly that's exactly what Dragon NaturallySpeaking is supposed to do these days and it lives up to its claim of achieving 99% accuracy and I've clocked it typing faster than its claims of 150 words per minute.

That's right you can type 150 words a minute with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. You do have to spend a little time editing from time to time, but you type so fast that editing doesn't take that long. You get the typing done faster and the editing is a breeze because you only have to look at the way that you phrased words. Dragon NaturallySpeaking almost never makes a spelling mistake. It types out the entire word based on the vocabulary that has stored in the machine. So it really can't misspell a word it's pulling the word straight out of a dictionary.

The only exception might be the case when you run into a name like SuperZ, which is not in your dictionary yet. When you run across a name like that, all you have to do is add it into your dictionary and train the software to recognize that new word or name. It just takes a second and after that you'll be able to say SuperZ all you like and Dragon NaturallySpeaking will know exactly what you are talking about.

Sincerely,

Brett Bumeter

Softduit Media www.softduit.com

PS this article includes about 381 words that I wrote with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10. It took me about 4 minutes to write and 4 minutes to edit this article. The writing time included the short amount of time it took to train dragon to recognize the name SuperZ. Editing took 4 minutes because I’ve been working all night and I’m not reading too fast!

Those were the days....

This picture reminds me of my grade school days. I have a best friend named Julie; she and her family were very nice to me even though they were wealthy. She and I often talked a lot and also played a lot. I was often invited to their house whenever there is an occasion especially her birthday. I felt sad when we graduated from elementary school because even though we went to the same school, but we went to separate classes. We are still friends, but not that close as we used to back when we were young.

Franchise Opportunities

My passion with foods started 9 years ago when I was living overseas. It was 1999 when I started learning to really cook and loving it; and that was then that I begun dreaming of owning a restaurant or franchise a fast foods chain. I don’t know when will my dream come, but still am hoping it will one day be realized. Anyway, if you are looking for a franchise of your own, franchiseopportunity.com can help you. They provide the web’s largest directory of available franchise and business opportunities. You can find business opportunities ranging from foods, retail, senior care, advertiser to name a few. They also have this Platinum Franchise Opportunity where Franchises that are featured in there represent their highest level of advertisers. And if you browse through the franchise prospects listed on their website and you will find a variety of industries and famous franchise names, as they are all leaders in their respective marketplaces. Go check it out and I am absolutely sure you will find one that might interest you.

Pumpkin Pie...

It was last year picture taken after church. He loves the scarecrow so much that he asked me to take a snapshot of him. It's been a year now since and I can still remember his excitement when we made a pumpkin pie for him few hours later. Now, he can't wait till Hallowwen is over so we canmake pumpkin pie again :-)

Wordpress Power Pack

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Warning in the Kitchen!

A friend of mine sent me this email and I was alarmed after reading it. I better make sure that I've checked my pancake mix before serving it with my family. Don't want the same thing happened with members of my family. I also think that expiration date will aslo be checked in all the boxed, canned, bottled and all sort of packages foods to ensure safety and health of our family.

Please read on:
A student at HBHS had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. HisMom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call schooland alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were therein 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He cameso close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Checkthe expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores.

WARNING ABOUT Pancake Mix (and other boxed mixes) (maybe you already know this, I DID NOT !!) Talk about frightening. ... Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix you have in your home, PLEASE! Ifyou don't believe me, read this article and then follow the 'Link' below to SNOPES. Sorry to be the Grim Reaper of bad news, but I would rather have you ALIVE, besides a $2.00 box of pancake mix is NOT worth your life.

P. S. You might want to tell this to your children, grandchildren,nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps pancake mix in the cupboard.

WARNING - READ ON. AND CHECK SNOPES TOO. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp

Be a "XML Grand Master."

Do you like joining contests and winning prizes? My Husband does. He always tells me to register online if he can not do it himself. He especially likes the contests they always have at Better Homes and Garden. If you are like my husband, you would love this contests going on right now at XML Challenge where there are 5 different games especially for both students and professionals. And each of theses 5 contests offers its own recognition and set of prizes. Before joining you need to take the Quick Quiz first, just a short questionnaire and don’t you worry the quiz will only be taken once.

Start now by registering for one of the following contests:

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The Language of Roses

Grabbed it over my friend, Danah. Thanks dear for this beautiful flower. I love it for it symbolizes love and blessings :-)

"And i will make thee beds of roses.

And a thousand fragrant posies."

~~Christopher Marlowe~~

I am now passing it to my online buddies: NanayBelen, Redge, Race and Claire

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Sneaky Foods That Can Make You Fat

Some foods that seem healthy can be just as fattening as their obviously indulgent counterparts. Here are six that may be sneaking up on your waistline.

Perhaps you've tried to cut calories by replacing regular soft drinks with diet sodas or by switching from subs to salads, but you haven't noticed any weight loss. You might be surprised by how quickly sneaky extras, such as lattes loaded with whip cream and bleu cheese salad dressing, can add up.

1. Diet drinks. Artificial sweeteners may cause you to overeat by making it harder for your body to naturally count calories and disrupting its ability to gauge the relationship between food intake and weight, according to researchers at Purdue University. Try drinking water instead.

2. Salads. A garden salad with vinegar and oil dressing has only 93 calories and 5 grams of fat, but a chicken Caesar salad from Chili's has 1,010 calories and 76 grams of fat more fat in one seemingly healthy salad than the average woman should have in a day. Choose vinaigrette dressings over creamy dressings, like Ranch or bleu cheese.
3. Natural snacks. Chips and munchies labeled natural may not be as wholesome as they appear. For example, a single serving of Multigrain Tostitos has more calories than Tostitos restaurant-style chips and has more sugar (1 gram) than any of its Four Wholesome Grains,' charges the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Light chips are usually healthier but only if you can eat just one serving, which averages 11 chips.
4. Cocktails or beer. What do you drink when you head out for happy hour? If you treat yourself to an apple martini, which is loaded with 235 calories, prepare to jog an extra half an hour to burn off those calories. Mixing apple-flavored vodka with soda water gives you similar drink for less than half the calories.
5. Coffee. Your daily coffee break could add up. A 16-ounce grande Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino from Starbucks contains 430 calories, more than most cheeseburgers.
For starters, get rid of the whipped cream; it'll save you more than 100 calories. Or switch to a more basic coffee, such as café au lait, which contains only 110 calories.
6. Hidden sugar. Yogurt and granola are healthy choices, but watch out for added sugar. Some types of granola bars and yogurt cups are loaded with sugar or candy pieces, detracting from their nutritional value. Look carefully at what's been added.

Perfect Holiday Gifts

I am so glad to have found Giftpens.com; they made my Christmas gifts shopping easier. Imagine, I don’t need to go through the hassles of going to the store and malls and driving, plus saves me time and money. Shopping gifts for someone who has everything is the hardest thing for me to do. Now, shopping for them makes easier through giftspens.com. They sell personalized products and gifts like pens of course, watches, leather gifts and more. I am sure whoever the recipient of the gifts will be pleased for their names will be engraven; one thing I like about it is that the time frame for production is only 4-5 business days. What are you waiting for? Go to their website and shop now!

So sad...

Am I weird or what? Every time I see dead animals dead in the middle of the road while driving, I can not help but wish that animals would be smart enough not to cross the street or road when there is car coming; and that would save them from being killed. I am not really a fan of animals, but seeing them dead makes me feel sad. Yesterday on the way come from church, we saw at least like 3-4 animals lying on the road dead. So sad, really sad!

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Jacob can write his name now!

I have been waiting for my son to learn to write his name, at least his first name. I though it would take long. I was kind of getting impatient teaching him to write it lately, but out of nowhere while I was in front of the computer, he asked for a pen and paper and said he wanted to write his name by himself; and so I gave him what he needs. I was surprised when he showed me the paper with his name written on it! I grabbed my son and hugged him telling him that I am so proud of him! He was happy and gave me a kiss.

Black Friday Shopping

I like saving money and I am a frugal person aslo. Even’ though I love to shop, I just don’t go to the mall or store and shop; I shop for a bargain or clearance sale to save. I also get up early in the morning just to shop after Thanksgiving Day. My husband thinks that I am crazy! Getting up early is not a man thing that is why. I don’t care what he says, I still go for best buy sale. While browsing the internet, I came across iblackfriday.com, where you can shop online without getting up early on black Friday to stand in the line. They let you build the lists of items you want to buy, too. They let customers in advance to view the 2008 ads weeks in advance. And also show you how you can buy these items online on Thanksgiving morning instead of having to stand in line on Black Friday. This is great! I can shop and save without leaving early.

I will definitely go to Best Buy to shop for a gift for my husband. This is going to be a surprise for him; they have a great deal on Blu-ray which is what he wants for Christmas. On top of that they also have huge selections of electronic gadget, HDTV, laptops and more. Amazing! Plus, BestBuy also has weekly great deals on electronics and promotions like free shipping on selected items. Holiday gifts shopping is never been easier at iblackfriday.com; you should try shopping there.

What is Love?

I love the meaning of love here, so I decided to post it here. I totally agree with everything stated here about LOVE. For me, they are so TRUE! Do you agree?

"Love is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day."

"To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven."
"A love song is just a caress set to music."
"Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit."
"Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever."
"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence."
"In the final analysis, love is the only reflection of man's worth."
"Love doesn't make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

"To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving.

Therefore to love is to suffer, not to love is to suffer.To be happy is to love. To be happy then is to suffer. But suffering makes one unhappy. Therefore, to be unhappy one must love, or love to suffer, or suffer from too much happiness. I hope you're getting this down."

Taking Online Degree, Easy!

With my busy schedules at home taking care of my family and online part- time job, I don’t have enough time to go to school, so I decided to take online class where I can at least get a degree without living the comfort of my home. I went online to look for an Online Degrees and I was glad I’ve found edvisors.com/onlinedegrees. If anyone of you out there who wants to take online class, go to their website and search for Online Degree Programs.You will be glad you did!

A busy Saturday...

I do my laundry every Saturday, just like when I was in the Philipines. I think I've gotten used to it. Right now, my washer and dryer are busy and so as my son :-). Hubby on the other hand is taking a nap and I am doing updates with my blogs as usual. Later today, we will go shopping at Asian Market after lunch and then head to Pumpkin Patch for my son. It's going to be a long and busy day; there will be no time for blogs untill the evening comes! So I will just drop EC's then.

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Fish and omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for your heart. Higher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men. Also, among women, higher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower risk of CHD. That is why the doctor adviced my husband to take it for he is a little bit concern about hubby's heart and health in general.

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What's for dinner tonight, dear?

Hubby is off today, so I am thinking of what to make for dinner tonight. I already made a chicken noodle soup for lunch with Italian bread. I checked what's in the freezer and found chicken legs quarters, so I decided to find recipes for it online at Better Homes and Garden and found this recipe. It looks nice and yummy and so I will try this tonight; hope this will turn out good as it appears on the picture:-)!

Chichen with Asparagus and Peas
Ingredients:
1/4 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
4 whole chicken legs, about 2-1/2 lb.
4 slices bacon
2 bunches small carrots with tops, trimmed, or 12 oz. baby carrots
3/4 lb. sugar snap peas
8 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut in 2-inch lengths
1 Tbsp. small fresh mint leaves

Directions:
1. For sauce, in small bowl stir together the ketchup and hoist sauce; set aside.
2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. For charcoal grill, place chicken on rack, bone side up, directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes or until no longer pink (180°F), turning once halfway through and brushing with sauce last 10 minutes. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chicken on rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.)
3. Meanwhile, for vegetables, in 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Add carrots to drippings; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add peas and asparagus; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon. Stir in mint and bacon. Serve with chicken. Makes 4 servings.

Legend of the Seeker

I love watching television shows especially epic fantasy series like “Xena” and “Hercules.” In fact I was a fan of them. I have found the trailer of the "Legend of the Seeker” at http://www.comingsoon.net/ and it was very well done movie. I feel like I was watching the trailer of The Lord of the Ring movie. It was amazing! A show like this one is a perfect for general viewers esp. when it is a combination of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance. I especially like the main character role of the movie, which by the way did a very good job in portraying his role. He was perfect for it. I will definitely watch and follow the show every week after the two- hour special event the weekend of November. “Legend of The Seeker” is from the same studio networks of the hit network “Lost” and “Grey’s Anatomy” the ABC Studios. For more information about this show visit http://www.legendoftheseeker.com/ and you can also find the area where you can watch the making of a Legend local showtimes which is hosted by "Xena" herself, Lucy Lawless.

My Little Einstein...

One time I was loking for my eyeglasses and couldn't find it; then I saw Jacob was playing with it, I thought he looked so cute with my glasses , so I took pictures of him....

and these are the results....

he loves the pictures and how he looked like. Oh, I love my little man, my little einstein:-)

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6 Dirtiest Foods in America

Take heed—these common foods could ruin your dinner by making you sick.

If you've ever been struck with diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal cramps after dining out (or in), chances are that you were just one of the millions of "dirty food" victims that this country sees every year.
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is the result of consuming food or beverages contaminated with parasites, viruses, or bacteria. Most of these infections are undiagnosed and unreported, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 76 million cases of foodborne disease occur in the United States each year. In fact, it may result in as many as 5,000 deaths each year.
Although food poisoning is usually unexpected, it's no secret that some food items are definitely dirtier than others. Here, a look at some of the dirtiest foods that are most likely to make you sick, according to the CDC.
1. Raw Oysters.
These mollusks have been said to have aphrodisiacal properties, but that's assuming that they don't make you sick first. Large outbreaks of the norovirus (one of several viruses responsible for the stomach flu) have been linked to raw oysters, so you might want to think twice before you slurp.
2. Ground Beef.
In everything from hamburgers to tacos to chili, the average American consumes over 66 pounds of ground beef each year. Unfortunately, although any food of animal origin can harbor bacteria, when meat is ground, it's even more exposed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Listeria, salmonella, E. coli, and staph, which are invisible to the eyes and nose, are just a few of the harmful bacteria that could be lurking in your meat.
3. Alfalfa Sprouts.
If you're on of the many Americans who piles on the sprouts at the salad bar, you may also be getting a heaping pile of food poisoning. Oregon and Washington recently recalled a large amount of alfalfa sprouts after the USDA confirmed that they were likely linked to 13 cases of salmonella typhimirium infection-at least two individuals were hospitalized.
4. Milk.
It does a body good-but if it hasn't been pasteurized (put through a process that kills harmful bacteria through heating), it could be dangerous. Milk and milk products contain a wealth of nutrients, but according to the CDC, they can also contain salmonella, E. coli, and listeria. More than 800 people in the United States have gotten sick from drinking raw milk or eating cheese made from raw milk in the past 10 years.
5. Raw Eggs.
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on earth, but if your mother ever yelled at you for trying to eat the leftover cookie dough or cake batter, she had good reason. Raw or even undercooked eggs can carry dangerous salmonella bacteria, one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so the Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing might not be the wisest decision.
6. Poultry.

If you're weary of beef but not quite ready to jump on the vegetarian bandwagon, chicken is likely your protein of choice. And why not? It's simple to prepare and easily integrated into a healthy diet. But of course it might be too good to be true-a study published in the December 2001 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that nearly 40 percent of the chicken samples taken yielded E. coli. Veggie burgers

Hacker Evolution, Most Challenging PC Game!

Have you played the games called Digital Hazard and BS Hacker series? Were those challenged you enough to move on to a more challenging one? Well, if you say you are ready, here is a new PC game created by exosyphen.com and it is called Hacker Evolution where you will play the role of a computer hacker. It is very challenging. You will be an intelligent agent here who specializes in computer security. You will hack the computer trying to rob banks etc…The aim of this game is to create a game that challenges the gamer's intelligence, attention and focus, creating a captivating mind game. Hacker Evolution has a lot of features and extras you will really enjoy using and will make your experience of playing the games the best ever. To play this game, you will need to have these requirements: ~ Windows ME/XP/2000/2003 or Vista~ Microsoft DirectX 8.0 ~ Pentium® 1 GHz processor or faster, 512Mb RAM, 200Mb free disk space ~16Mb DirectX 8.0 compatible videocard ~ Microsoft compatible keyboard and mouse If you want to try it, just Download Hacker Evolution - The most challenging PC game to your computer or get yourself one by going to their website; the cost will only be $24.95. Hurry up and enjoy playing this very challenging but enjoyable game ever!

He Died for Us....

Take a look at this picture and see how much you Jesus suffered for us and our sins. He died for us that we might live again with God, the Father. He was a perfect example for us to emulate. I don't know personally how will I pay HIM for all He did to me; He is my Savior, Lord, Redeemer and Advocate to Father in Heaven. I love HIM so much! This also reminds me and the responsibility placed before me to share the gospel, even the "Plan of Salvation" to all mankind.

Perfectly Made Suits for You!

When my husband and I got married, my brother in-law was wearing a very nice suit. We were surprised because he was not used of wearing suit. He told us that his wife made him wear it because it was his brother’s wedding and she bought it for that occasion. Anyway, He told us that it was made by a tailor in town near where they live. It was a custom made that is why he wore it, and was the only one in their closet that fits perfectly on him. Made to measure suits are way much better than those you can find at the retail store in the shopping mall. The great thing about it is that custom suit is made according to the style you want, fit perfectly, and the kind of fabric you have chosen in their selections. My husband and I like the three buttons jacket style and the flat front pants. My Suit.com has been in business worldwide for over 40 years and still leading. You can rely on them when it comes to mens’ suit because they only sell made-to-measure suits at close to off-the-rack prices. If you want to buy a suit that fits perfectly for you, go to mysuit.com and make an appointment for measurements in their store and have your tailor made suit in just two weeks. Isn't it great?

My Personality Type

You Are An ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal. A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person... a partner who you do special things for. In love, you express your emotions through actions. Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well! At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist. How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut

What's" Your Personality Type?

Believe it or not this my exact personality descriptions. I like it. Some people find me boring because of my personality. But I don't care what they think of me; as long as I am happy with what I do and that I am doing it right that is all I care about. By the way, I have no idea what ISFJ is. Anybody can tell me the meaning of it? Thanks!

Video Conferencing Technology

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Missing my friends...

This picture reminds me of my life in the Philippines when I was still single. My friends and I used to hang out together doing nothing, but chat, eat, watch T.V. and just watch the setting of the sun. I sure miss those days. It is different now, for one thing I am far away from them now and we are all married and have kids now, so time is very limited when we meet when visiting my family. I hope that someday, we would spend more time someday with our respective families. It would be Great! Now I am thinking about organizing one when we go visit my family again.

Turn Old Records into the Digital Age!

We have collections of old records, but my husband and are thinking what to do with them. We don’t want to sell or give away without brining them to something like digital files. It would be nice if we can do that. Then one day while searching the internet, I’ve found this website called firststreetonline.com where they sell LP Saver or USB Turntable then you can record and bring old records into digital era. It is a special gadget that can convert all old records to CD, iPod and MP3 by simply plugging this gadget right in to computer. When you purchase First USB Turntable, it comes with dustcover and all cables. Not only that this can also be connected with stereo receiver and the software will improve the quality of the recording by eliminating some of the old pops hisses and static acquire for years. I am so glad to have found this product; I can also give it to my in-laws as present this Christmas for they have the same concern as we do. It’ price is very reasonable. If you want to know more about LP Saver USB Turntable just visit their website for they have more products you can give for Christmas to your loved ones, friends and colleague.

Here's how to make fresh Pumkin Pie...

~The best pumkin for this is a pie pumpkin (called sugar pumpkins in some regions).
~The best way to cook it is to roast it, like you would a butternut squash.
~So cut it into halves or quarters (depending on its size), scoop out the seeds (save those for toast if you'd like), and put the pieces in a roasting pan with about half a cup of water, and roast it in a medium-hot oven till it's really tender.
~Scoop it out of the skin with a spoon once it's cool enough to handle, then puree it in a food processor or blender to make sure all the stringy bits are gone.
~One pumpkin should give you about two cups of puree, which you can then season and use for pie, ravioli, risotto, or simply as a side dish.

I just thought of sharing this if anyone of you wants to use fresh pumpkin for your pie. It is very easy and the pie would be very delicious; my son loves it fresh.

Get Your Cataracts Out Free!

Are you a senior who is having problem with your eyes due to cataracts? Do you need a surgery but you don’t have health insurance? Worry no more, because there is a place where you can get your cataract out of your eyes for free and that is Cataract Free America. It is a new non profit organization is a new nonprofit organization that arranges for eligible seniors to get free cataract surgery. They wanted to help seniors who are eligible for eye surgery. You do not even have obligation to pay eye exams and processing once qualified. You don’t even need fill up a form to apply, no need to pay, not even before or after the surgery. Oh by the way, the surgery is painless, no stitches and needle to be used. Plus the doctor who will perform the surgery is board certified. You can do whatever you want and need to do after the surgery without eyeglasses. Isn’t it amazing? I wished my father is here so he can avail of this generous offer the cataractfreeamerica.org for those senior citizen like him. For more information visit their site now and start seeing the things you use to see when you were still a cataract free person.

Where Am I in this Picture?

This picture was taken back in the Philippines. With me are my friends when we were still all single. We were at church after the Choir performance we did during the Stake Conference. Yes, I was a choir member...don't even know how I qualified, I don't think I am a good singer either LOL :-). Anyway, do you think you would recognize me on this picture? Ok, which one was me then?

Online Dating Services Works!

Online dating is very popular nowadays; and it is very effective in finding the right person for you. I, myself is a living proof of that. I also met my husband through online dating service. You can find the person you have been looking for if you use it. Whether you are looking in your area or someplace else you can find him/her; US personal.com has different categories of finding one like Asian Personals, Jewish Personals , Black Personals, Millionaires Personals and all kinds of Personals. They even have married personals, but divorced or widowed who are looking for someone special. Go now and search in your area by going to their sites.

One for the Porch, One for the Plate!

When you grab a pumpkin for your fall porch this year, grab one for your plate, too.

Why? Two really good reasons: Pumpkin makes an incredibly rich and flavorful base for all sorts of soups, stews, and desserts. And it’s absolutely packed with blood-pressure-friendly nutrients.

Halloween Help for Your HeartPumpkin flesh is crammed full of phenols -- a type of health-promoting antioxidant that’s found in many plant-based foods. But pumpkin phenols may have particularly body-kind qualities. In cell studies, phenols from pumpkin flesh put a damper on the same enzyme that some blood pressure drugs target to reduce vascular tension. In other words, the phenols in pumpkin may help keep blood vessels relaxed, which means better blood pressure and better heart health.

Save the SeedsWhen you scoop out your pumpkin, save the seeds so you can roast them. Pumpkin seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid -- a healthy fat that also helps protect blood vessels. No time to cook fresh pumpkin? No problem. Use canned pureed pumpkin. It’s precooked, tastes great, and is just as good for you.

BTW, cooking pumpkin seems to enhance its phenolic properties.

I love Pumpkin seeds and so as hubby and Jacob. We also love Pumpkin Pie; my son is addicted with Pumkin Pie as long it is cooked the old- fashioned way. I like it with cream chesse.

I Love Grilled Foods

My family loves to eat, and so I cook a lot, that is one of my passions. I especially love to eat a healthy food that is why I only served healthy foods for them esp. my hubby who is trying to lose weight. In the country where I was born, raised and came from we hardly eat foods that have quite a bit of oil; and I am used to eating foods that are barbequed, boil, baked and steamed. Barbeque is one I often do with meat and fish. A barbeque grills is very useful to me; it makes it easier to barbeque unlike when I was growing up, we only use the old fashioned way , like when you go camping. Anyway, here is one of my favorite recipes.

Greek Lamb Barbeque

1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lean lamb, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
16 cherry tomatoes
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch wedges

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, oregano, oil and garlic. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the lamb. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning and basting frequently.

If you love to grill and need barbeque grill and stuff associated with griling, ibuybarbeques.com is the best place for you to buy them. Go check them out!

Nice dinner...

Last night I made a Filipino dish called “Caldereta" (will post picture later). It was my own version for the reason that I did a little twist on it by adding chick peas (garbanzo beans), Lima beans and a little bit of banana ketchup (hot and spicy), pimento and a pinch of red pepper flakes. It was so good that hubby and I have to run to the kitchen for the left over :-). Our son loves it, too especially the beans. I am glad that Jake loves Filipino foods and veggies. He eats whatever I prepared now, than before; doesn’t need to make special meal for him at mealtime.

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A day in the park...

Some more pictures from last week's family days out at the new payground and...
it happened the same day, there was a baby shower held in the park; after that party they gave away balloons to all the kids in the park.
And that explains the ballon he was holding here.

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Rose from a friend, Redge

I received this Rose from one of my online buddies, Redge. whom I met through her sister, Race. They are both very sweet, nice and friendly and their respective blog and its posts are very inspiring and uplifting. Every time I visit I always feel good inside and out. I am glad to have met them.

It's my turn now to share this beautiful Rose with all who want s to grab it. You are all free to take it and also share to everyone you knew.

Go Green with International Plastics!

Plastic Bags are widely use in every household anywhere in the world. We use it in almost anything. Personally, I don’t know about you guys, but I think I can't live without Plastic Bags. My family and I use them, even my little boy. He uses it with his toys separating small toys from big ones. In the kitchens and bathrooms, Trash Bags is what we use when disposing trashes even in bedrooms and garage. Ziploc is one of my favorites for it helps me sort my son’s stuffs like crayons, coloring pens, and chalks and even for his snacks. I used them in the kitchen for left over foods and foods that need freezing. Ice bags are best use for special occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Independence Day where left over foods or large amount of foods are prepared.

International Plastics is the one responsible for these plastic bags; they are certified maker of polyethylene film plastic bags. If you order worth $250 or more, they will even ship your first order free and not only that, they also offer shipping supply inventories and plastic bag packaging. This also is great for businesses who use Retail Bags, for IP can help customize these kind of bags. A two hours free art work designed by them when you can’t think a design that is right for your business. Go help save the earth by using environmental friendly plastics from International Plastics. Go Green with them now!

My mother with my niece....

This is my mother whom I miss so much. I am glad she is feeling and geting better now. Her next doctor's appointment will be next year; which means she is on the right track onthe way to recovering fast and easy. With her is my niece who graduated Valedictorian in her grade school. She is attending her high school in a Private Catholic School where her two sisters who are also graduate students there.

Don Cox, Finder of Office and Commercial Spaces

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Time to wash clothes...

It is Laudry day for me today; I have to do it every week or else I might end up like the one on a television commercial. Anyway, since we live in an apartment for the meantime,we are renting the washer and dyer and oh man!, they are so small that a 3 loads (whites, colored and dark colors) becomes 6 and it alomst takes a day to finish my laundry. I don't know what else to do, and don't even want to use more water and laundry soap than I already am using. Good thing I can do multi tasking and can complete more task while the laundry is going.

Get Answers to PC Questions

I am still kind of new with the computer and my knowledge is still minimal, that is why I still make mistakes when it comes to doing my blogs. And most of the time accidentally erased or deleted important documents and files in my computer that drives my husband crazy. I have lots of questions that needed answer so I know what to do when problems arise with my computer. Sounds like familiar? Yes, I am sure there are lots of people who are new in the computer and have been experiencing difficulty like I do. But that is history since I’ve found Answers Portal. They have helped me with all the questions I have about computer and now I am confident that I can use my computer with confident and less mistake.

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Kidgits Club Halloween Fun!

Jacob is invited for fun and games at the Virginia Commons Center Mall sponsored by Kidgits Club where he is a member. I hope we can go there on time for he also needs to go trick or treating in our neighborhood also. Oh boy! This little man of ours is going to be busy on Halloween :-). If you guys wants to join the club, just visit Simon's website. I assure you, your kids will going to have lots of fun and learning for a very cheap ($5) membership/year.

Are you looking for a missing person?

Some people like I do have lost touch of their friends or relatives and don’t have any idea how to contact them again. I have tried the best I could but still couldn’t find my long time friend whom the last time I knew was living in Utah. Now, they’ve moved because of his job and no idea where he and his family now live. People Finder has helped me find them. I just typed the name of my friend on the search box and instantly find his whereabouts even their new telephone numbers. The peoplelocatorservices.com are the best resources on missing people because they and have huge database of public records where we can find missing person anywhere in the U.S.

Jake wants to have pet....

He wanted to play with our neighbor's dog, but the dog couldn't because he was tied up. I am glad that Jacob stated to like animals and some bugs now. Before he wouldn't go near them; once he sees any animals walking or bugs creeping near him, he would just cling on my leg afraid he might be attack by dog or cat. He loves to go to the Zoo 'though and feed some animals like goat. He wants to have cat or dog, but I don't think he is ready for any responsibility associated with having pets, so I just pass that on for a while till he is old enough to take care of them.

Finding Unknown Phone Numbers

Almost everyday, I get calls from an unknown phone and cell phone numbers who never leave a message or just hung up when I try to answer it. It is very annoying especially when I am in the middle of something very important. Good thing there is this National Phone Registry where I can find unlisted phone numbers and cell phone number information who are unlisted on the data base. They have powerful tools that can help us with finding prank calls and their service is proven very effective and easy to use. Next time you received a prank call or unknown phone or cell phone numbers, try using nationalphoneregistry.net.

An Apple a Day

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Apple in the morning - doctor's warning.

Roast apple at night - starves the doctor outright.

Eat an apple going to bed - knock the doctor on the head.

Three each day, seven days a week - ruddy apple, ruddy cheek.

This poem by an unknown writer highlights the health benefits of eating apples. Apple season is here and now's the time to enjoy juicy, delicious, nutritious, and very portable apples.

Apples are low in calories and high in fiber, especially soluble fiber, which has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. As the poem reveals, apples can be eaten raw or cooked.

Apple juice and apple cider are widely popular and mulled cider is a fall treat!
Apples belong to the rose family and while there are about 2,500 varieties grown in the U.S., 8 varieties account for about 80% of the apples produced in the U.S.

Apples can be grown almost anywhere in the U.S. but most are grown in the northern states. Buy local varieties, if possible, for maximum flavor.

What are your favorite varieties and what's your favorite way to eat apples?

I love the Gala Apples and I can eat it anyway you serve it. My son on the other hand loves the apple sauce with cinnamon and also when I peel it, slice and sprinkle a litle bit of white sugar and cinnamon. My hubby is the same with me. The poem itself tells us the benefit of eating apples 3x a day, and it will indeed keeps the doctor away!

Unique Halloween Gifts

Every year I look forward to celebrating Christmas; and in the country where I grew up Christmas decorating starts on the month of September; it is really a big celebration, lots of decoration, gifts and foods, not to mention long celebration that ends on the 6th of January. Now that I live here in America, Halloween is the next one most celebrated holiday next to Christmas. I do a lot of decorating. I also send gifts to my loved one here esp. my mother in-law with a halloween gift and she likes that especially fresh flowers. I always make sure that she gets gifts I bought from 1-800-flowers.com. They have flowers and cookies for all occasion. Who says you can not send gifts on Halloween? It's not true! Halloween is not only for kids but also for adults. So why don't you spread your love or cheer one up by sending them gifts this Halloween.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

Your Blog Should Be Orange

Your writing has a star quality - it's charming, bold, and flamboyant. You write what's on your mind, without fear of embarrassment later. You are one of the most honest bloggers around, and people appreciate your daring persona.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

I love blogthing so much that I can't stopped going to their site just to try their tests :-)! It is very interesting and funny sometimes. It sometimes helps me realized my potential and appreciate myself more instead of beating myself up or being hard on myself sometimes.

Siesta Key Rental, Great and Affordable

My Family and I together with my Aunt from California when to Florida four months ago to visit our relatives there who lives two hours away from the beach. We planned to go to the beach, but things didn’t go as planned. We kind of little bit disappointed. So my family and I decided to go back there next year for our annual summer family vacation. We especially want to go to Disney World for my son’s 5th Birthday. I am now saving for it. As we all know, it’s kind of expensive going to Sunshine State. Hotel rent is very expensive on top of foods, gas and ticket to go to Disneyland.

Vacation Rentals by Owner or VRBO.com has thousands of Florida vacation rental homes, condos and villas in and around Disney/Orlando area. The Florida Keys, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Navarre Beach and many more. They have something for everyone! They also have rental options which fraction of typical hotel costs, some money will be spent for theme parks, shopping, snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing and more.

Aside from saving money from vacation rentals, you can also get extra room if you need to for family members or friends. You cannot find the amenities they offer in any other rentals around like private pools, kitchen that are fully-stocked and game rooms I really like Siesta Key rental; because they have Private Homes which we like. Sieta Village Vacation rentals have a Deluxe Townhouse with large private poll/sauna and private yard across the beach; it has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 persons and 2 bathrooms; and it only costs $1500-2000 /week. Or Sandy Cove Vacation rentals with 1bedroom and 1bath; sleeps 2-4 person for only $1000-$2500 a month. Aren't they affordable?

If you want to experience the great benefits of staying in a vacation rental like Siesta Key rental and reserve the rental home that fit your needs.