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Real Estate Business Cards

2009-11-13T21:16:00.000-08:00

Real estate business which is one of the competitive business ever since selling and buying of houses started. And if your want to succeed on this business, you need to do everything you can to make that happens. Aside from degree and experienced, there is one easier way and is through getting real estate business cards. This is like marketing your business using business card to be given to your friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances, or anybody who are interested or planning to purchase or sell a house. So, if you want to learn more about it, visit printmadeeasy.com where you can see how easy it is or make order.

Food Trip Friday: Sinampalukang Manok

2009-11-13T11:20:00.000-08:00

Here is my entry for this week;s FTF which Sinampalukang Manok. I have been craving for this dish like forever, so I cooked some friday last week. Oh boy, this really satisfied my craving! I miss my Mom's cooking so much and this is one of my fave aside from Pinapaitan, Dinuguan and Bopis.

For more delicious food entry visit Willa's Blog

The Many Faces of My Son!

2009-11-12T10:52:00.000-08:00

It is so rare that my son would let me take pictures of him without a fuss; and here is one of those day. Right before we went to a state park, after lunch, I took some pictures of him!

Oh, I love these pictures of him!

Happy Friendship Week, my FRIENDS

2009-11-07T09:30:00.000-08:00

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything...
they just make the best of everything."

Now, you have a nice day.

God has seen you struggling, God says it's over.
A blessing is coming your way.

Food Trip Friday: Caldo De Res

2009-11-06T03:06:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned before, I love soup and this is one of my fave; it's similar to "Nilagang Baka". Only this one has stewed tomato and no string or long beans in it! Serve with lemon/lime juice and Spanish rice. I made it and my husband and I liked it! Oh, by the way, this is a Mexican Soup, which "caldo means soup and "de res" means beef.

Visit Willa's blog for more of the participant's entry :-)!

Indeed, Sweet Potato Is My Fave Fall Veggie

2009-11-05T22:22:00.000-08:00

You Are Sweet Potatoes

You love comfort foods, and for you, there's nothing more comforting that Thanksgiving dinner.

In fact, you've been known to have Thanksgiving favorites all fall... and possibly all year. You've got to have your sweet potatoes.

There's no one who cooked as well as your mom or grandma, but you're not too bad at whipping up a hearty dinner to please a crowd.

You believe that food is love. And just like you have plenty of love to go around, you also have plenty of food to go around.

What Fall Fruit or Vegetable Are You Most Like?

Thanks for All My Loyal Ec Droppers!

2009-11-04T18:36:00.000-08:00

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Office Notes!

2009-11-03T20:42:00.000-08:00

I got this from a friend on Facebook; it is hilarious and is actually happening at some offices...like at my friend's and hubby's workplaces :-)! I was laughing when I read it.

Food Trip Friday: Chicken Curry

2009-10-30T17:08:00.000-07:00

It's Friday once again, and it is foods time! Here is my entry for this week's Friday Food Trip; a Chicken Curry and Fish Cake!

For more delicious foods, visit Willa's blog by clicking the logo above!

Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific

2009-10-28T23:39:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a retiree or a person who loves to travel around the world, but never been to the countries in Asia Pacific, now is the time to go visit some of the best tourist's destinations in Asia such as Thailand, Korea, China, Japan, Hongkong, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, and Bali. If you want to save while having fun, then you should avail of the special offer or promotion online, just like the Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific. This super sale by the way is only good from October 27 to 29. So, you better hurry, before the sale ends. But if for some reason you missed to take this special promo or offer, there is a 24 hour extension on the night of the 29th.

This super sale coincides with record-low air fares across the Asia Pacific region thus, allowing travelers to enjoy some of the world's most exciting cities at bargain rates; plus over one million hotel rooms are on sale, with rates starting at a low price of only $30 per night. Accor offers their clients an expertise in dealing two core businesses which are hotels to stay and the best services for over 40 years. So wait no longer, book your travel and holidays between October 27-30, 2009 for your stay between December 2009 to April 2010. It is indeed an amazing sale compared to the rates of other hotels around!

Carving A Pumpkin with Daddy

2009-10-26T22:05:00.000-07:00

Finally, Jacob's much awaited carving of pumpkin has come. He didn't like to do it with Daddy because he didn't like the smell of it. So, Matt ended up doing it himself, while Jake was waiting and playing. Of course, Jake loves the Jack-O-Lantern after it was carved.

Waste Management Software

2009-10-26T21:08:00.000-07:00

Most country has one problem in common and that is solid waste. Many companies don't know what to do with their waste or where to dispose them, so they ended up disposing chemicals and toxic wastes in such a way that harms the environment as well as its people's health. This is not good; we can't afford to risk our lives because of bad waste management. To help eliminate the problem, Waste Edge offers a Waste Management Software that will help industries managing their wastes the safe and better way. To make it accessible online to all who need it, they are offering the software for a low price for automatic invoicing and scheduling. To learn more about it, visit wastedge.com for more info.

CookingTips and Quick Substitutions

2009-10-25T19:53:00.000-07:00

Substitutions:
1 cup buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice (not in raw applications, like buttermilk dressing)
1 teaspoon baking powder: ¼ teaspoon baking soda + ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, OR ¼ teaspoon baking soda + ½ cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt (for ½ cup of liquid in recipe)
1 cup heavy cream: 1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 ½ tablespoons molasses, OR ½ cup dark brown sugar + ½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream: 1 cup yogurt (low-fat or regular)
1 cup cake flour: 1 tablespoon corn starch + 1 cup (minus 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar: 3 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar (for meringue or similar), OR 2 teaspoons baking powder (for tartar and 1 teaspoon baking soda)

“Band-aids”:
Too salty: add small amounts of vinegar (any kind) until the salty taste dies down
Stale: add a piece of bread to the package (works especially well for old brown sugar)
Dry turkey: as you carve it, spray the turkey with warm chicken stock
Lumpy gravy: puree gravy in a blender (make sure to secure the lid so you don’t burn yourself!)

Sunday Stealing: The Halloween Meme

2009-10-25T18:57:00.000-07:00

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Apryl from the blog Meridian Ariel. Apryl explains that the questions were compiled by her from a few different memes floating about. So she stole it from lots of people. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Halloween Meme

1. What is your favorite written work of horror fiction?
~~ None.
2. What is your favorite work of science fiction/fantasy?
~~ ET of course!
3. Who is your favorite monster?
~~ Sally on Monster Inc.
4. What is your favorite Horror movie?
~~ Nightmare on Elm Street.
5. What horror movie gives you the most chills?
~~ The Ring.
6. What character from any horror film would you most like to play?
~~ I can't think of one.
7. Freddy or Jason?
~~ Freddy.
8. What is your favorite Halloween treat?
~~ Chocolates.
9. Ghosts or goblins?
~~ Ghost like Casper.
10. Friendly-faced jack-o'-lantern or scary one?
~~ Friendly Face, of course!
11. What is your scariest encounter with the paranormal?
~~ I don't think I have one.
12. Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
~~ No! I just think it is just an imagination.
13. Would you rather be a zombie, alien, or psycho?
~~ None of the above!
14. Favorite Halloween costume?
~~ Clown.
15. Best thing about Halloween?
~~ Trick or Treating with my son.
16. Person in your family who most likes Halloween (not counting yourself)?
~~ My hubby and son.
17. Are you superstitious?
~~ Not at all!
18. Share an unusual Halloween story.
~~ None, really!
19. What did you do for Halloween as a kid?
~~ Went trick or Treating, of course...no party for me!
20. What's the best Halloween party that you've attended?
~~ None! I am not a fan of Halloween party!

Modern Contemporary Furniture

2009-10-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

I so love contemporary furniture that is why we bought a contemporary leather sofas and bedroom set to replace our old living room set which we sold when we moved out of state. I really like its retro design and shape. So, if you are in to modern contemporary furniture, Spacify.com is an online store that offers furniture such as platform beds, chairs, sofas, desks, home theater and more. Their furniture are designed by European & Italian designers. Right now, they offer free shipping on all of their Italian contemporary furniture. So avail of their special offer by purchasing any contemporary furniture they have by going to their website!

Friday Food Trip: Pumpkin Bread

2009-10-23T16:08:00.000-07:00

This time of the year, I bake bread and this is one of the bread I love beside Banana nut bread and Amish friendship bread. I use splenda instead of regular sugar since hubby and I are both diabetic. Try it and fall in love with this one over and over again.

2 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 cup walnut oil
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cream sherry
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, brown sugar and oil. Stir in the pumpkin. Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and salt. Stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture until smooth. Stir in cream sherry. Beat till thoroughly blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in nuts. Spoon batter into 3 greased 8x4 inch loaf pans, filling no more than three quarters full.
Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes in pans before turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. Can be kept at room temp. for 4 days or frozen.

Diesel Parts Pros

2009-10-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

My husband used to have a car that uses diesel gasoline. Every time it breaks, he fix it himself to save some money. He is kin on looking for a great deal on diesel parts. One time he told me that his car needed a diesel turbocharger and found a place to get that part and saved some money. Anyway, if you are looking for your diesel car parts, dieselpartspros.com is the best place to go where they sell diesel parts for Audi, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Chevrolet and Volvo. They offer only genuine OEM replacement parts and quality aftermarket parts to their valuable customers. Plus, they have staffs who are customer-friendly and knowledgeable and are ready to help you when it comes to buying the right part for your car. So, for all your diesel parts need, look no further for dieselpartspros.com has quality parts and quick customer service.

Mommy Moments - Tantrums Tantrums

2009-10-22T21:50:00.000-07:00

It's Mommy Moments once again, and here is my entry for this weeks' theme: "Tantrums, Tantrums."

Even though Jake is already five year old, every once in awhile he still have his moods especially after school. I guess because he is tired already. But aside from that, he is a happy little guy who loves to draw and read books and going to school. Here some of the photo taken when he was throwing a fit!

He didn't want to be bothered while watching T.V.

Afraid with Santa, I don't know why?

All of a sudden he didn't want to go trick or treating here that is why he wasn't facing the door.

This was taken back in VA after school; as you can see he wasn't in the mood, but still manage to show me the badge that shows that he belongs to Mrs. Young's class.

Find Your Lost Mentors Through My Life!

2009-10-22T20:37:00.000-07:00

With the use of modern technology such as internet, finding old friends from high school as well as long lost friends even relatives makes easier! I am amazed to find some friends I met while serving a mission for church in the southern part of the Philippines. I can not believe it; it's been 15 years since. Tracking them down is simple and nearly effortless as long as you know where to look for. Nowadays, there are many social networking sites, but not everyone that I lost touch with can be found in just one site, that is why I keep looking on the other sites. Thanks goodness, I have found a website that allows me to search for I lost contact with as well as search for those who are searching for me! So, whether you are looking for you ex boyfriend or girlfriend, high school sweetheart, and even ancestors who are long gone before us, MyLife is there to help you! My Life help me find my mentor who is my Math teacher who really believed in me. She taught me a lot of things like poverty is not a hindrance to success and that I will succeed with hard work and perseverance. Though she was my teacher, she became my friend who gave me greater sense of self-worth. How about you? Are you looking for someone you lost touch with? If so, then you better visit My Life to find that long lost friends, relatives even that mentor of yours.

Small Talk Six

2009-10-17T07:28:00.000-07:00

Today’s topic is “6 of your favorite sweet treats in the whole world.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .

1. I love frozen yogurt chocolate flavor because it is not as sweet as the ice cream.
2. Sweet potato pie with cream cheese is my most fave pie of all!
3. The Filipino style Leche Flan is the best flan for me!
4. Fruit salad especially Filipino style is so yummy.
5. Sugar free Dove chocolate is best for diabetic person like me who can rests chocolates.
6. Oh my, I almost forget the Cheese cake!

Food Trip Friday: Chicken Fried Steak Cuban Style

2009-10-16T21:02:00.000-07:00

Join us by clicking this Food Trip Friday link :-)!

I like Cuban foods and this is one of them; so yummy!

Cryo - C'elle And The Breast Cancer!

2009-10-13T23:29:00.000-07:00

I have known many women who are suffering from breast cancer, in fact one of them was my 3rd grade teacher whom both breasts were taken out of her body to keep the cancer from invading her whole body and eventually would have killed her. Thank goodness she is still alive. Modern technology has gone a long way when it comes to treating life threatening diseases like breast cancer. Women with this disease doesn't have to go through the same treatment like my teacher did; and that is because of menstrual blood or menstrual stem cells. This month (October) is a Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let us show our support at the C'Elle Breasts Cancer Donation ; let us think pink! Stem cells from menstrual blood are proven to be a rich source of stem cells. In fact, they are the subject of extensive, aggressive stem cell research and development, and industry experts anticipate that C’elle stem cells will be the next great frontier for diagnostic and regenerative medicine as well. Research shows that menstrual stem cells have also the potential to treat diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Cryo-Cell International, Inc is partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the potential utilization of menstrual stem cells to treat breast cancer. The partnership is underway to better understand the C’elle stem cells and their potential benefit for the treatment of breast cancer. Do you know that you support Cyro-Cell Breast Cancer Donation by purchasing “Protect Baby, Protect Mom” service, where $50 goes to the Susan B. Komen Foundation; while another $25 for each purchase of the “C’elle Menstrual Stem Cell” service. So, ladies, let us support the campaign of Breast Cancer Awareness month and let us think pink!

I Am A Good Spouse 80%

2009-10-12T10:02:00.000-07:00

You Would Be a Good Spouse 80% of the Time

You have what it takes to be an amazing wife or husband.

You are caring, patient, giving, and romantic. You are willing to work for a marriage.

More than anything, you're not about to let your ego ruin a relationship.

You are humble and unselfish. And that's the key to being a good spouse.

Would You Be a Good Wife or Husband?

Food Trip Friday: Misua Soup

2009-10-09T23:00:00.000-07:00

Here is my entry for this week's FTF; since cold season is here again, soup is my most fave food to eat. It keeps me warm, plus this helps me lose weight :-)!

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Win A Dream Kitchen Makeover!

2009-10-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

Two years ago, before we moved out of state and sold out first house, my husband and I did a kitchen makeover. I tell you, it wasn't easy. Aside from it was expensive, it took a lot of hard work in our part for we did it ourselves instead of hiring a contractor. Despite 0f that, it was worth the money, energy, time and effort. That became the selling point why we sold our first house in just a matter of two weeks.

However, if you are a residence of Canada, I have a good news for you. There is a contest going on that you might be interested on joining. Here you win have a chance to win a $32,000 Dream Kitchen and 12 Frigidaire fridges to celebrate the launch of their delectable new site! Experience the new Maple Leaf Market by meeting the the Butcher, the Baker and the Pasta Maker and make sure to get easy-to-make meal ideas. In addition, you can also find useful tips, recipes, coupons, contests and more! So, you better check it out and join the contest to win this fabulous prizes! I am sure my friend who lives in Canada would be very glad if she finds out about the kitchen makeover contest. If I were to win this contest, I would like new cabinetry, new flooring, new appliances and new windows on my kitchen; I also like my kitchen to be painted with warm color.