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Leaving Home

2011-08-24T20:39:00.001-07:00

Guest post of the week by Brittany Booker

Apart from getting out of the house to get groceries I rarely have a chance to get out and relieve all the stress that builds throughout the day. Most of the time my day consist of the exact same thing, waking up, dropping the kids of at school, coming home and doing laundry, cleaning the house and then making my grocery list for the day. Some times half of my day gets taken up by paying bills. Thankfully, I stumbled across Click HERE and now I at least our energy needs are met and delivered at a fixed rate every month. Every now and then I just want to take a break from the normal routine of life. I’ve been trying to find some yoga classesin the afternoon before the kids need to be picked up at school, it’s hard to find time to break away. Maybe I could do a yoga class every morning before the kids are up for school, which might be some way to relax before the stressful day begins.

Toby at 4 months

2011-08-24T20:38:00.000-07:00

Toby is 4 mos old now and he is growing fast. He can roll over on his tummy and jumps while he is in his jumper. His development is doing great. He is very opposite of his older brother Tyler. Tyler didn't roll over until he was 7 mos old. We think that Toby will learn to crawl pretty soon and starts walking earlier than Tyler was. Toby is such as happy boy for the most part.

Splashing around at the water park

2011-06-22T11:12:00.002-07:00

Guest post written by Ian Sampson

This summer is really hectic for me because I was recently promoted to work which means that I've been travelling a whole lot more. But I'm really making an effort to make up for that by spending as much time as possible with my kids while I am at home. I planned a trip to the water park last Saturday and I think that we had a whole lot of fun.
While I was looking up ticketing information and figuring out exactly how much we needed to budget for our big water park trip, I ran across the site more info. After I looked through it some I decided to change over our home internet service to it and I'm glad that I did.
I took the kids onto all of the slides that were too big and scary for my wife's taste, which made it that much more fun because we teased her about not going on them. But she's always been like that and maybe it's better that way that we're opposites in that way.

Busy Mom

2011-06-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

I have been busy taking care of my 2 little ones that I don't have much time to update my blogs. Things are doing very well despite of being busy and some challenges going on. Tyler and Toby are growing healthy. Tyler is doing well with Toby, he gives him hugs and kisses and sometimes asks me to put Toby on his lap with my help. Tyler will be 2 yrs old tomorrow and it will be a double birthday celebration since him and hubby has the same birth date. Toby will be 3 mos next month. I can't believe how fast the day goes by and how quick my boys are growing up!

A Bit of New Technology

2011-04-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Guest post written by Bob Naples

This past weekend, my wife finally got me to sign up for a social networking site. I was hesitant because I thought that social networks for mostly just for young folks, but my wife showed me just how many of our friends use the site. It was really interesting to see. It seems as though everyone is getting involved with it these days. After giving it a try, I actually like it a lot. I know better than anyone that it's incredibly easy for good friends and relatives to drift apart with time. I think it's nice that such sites exist so that people can see the people close to them are up to. I've found some people online that I haven't talked to in years. I can't believe it.
Aside from the social networks, my wife finds all kinds of helpful stuff for me online: coupons, HearingAidsReviews, news, etc. Perhaps I should invest in a laptop before too long. It's really amazing to see just how far technology has come in recent years. It's absolutely incredible.

New Bundle of Joy

2011-04-21T20:22:00.000-07:00

I just gave birth to my second baby last April 8th. A new bundle of joy has been added to our family. He was born 2 weeks early though but thank God he is very healthy and normal. Toby was born at 5:05 am on April 8 through C-section. He was 8 lbs and 3 oz in weight which is kind a big for a tiny mom like me. He is 20 inches in length. If he had stayed until my scheduled C-section which was supposedly April 22nd. He would have been almost 10 lbs I think but I'm glad that she is home with us and my pregnancy was over because I was so miserable dealing with all the pains and aches because I was carrying my baby so low and my tummy was so huge. Right now I'm just recuperating from my major surgery. I feel better each day and hopefully will be able to recover very soon.

Watching a Travel Program on Television

2011-02-17T20:24:00.002-08:00

Contributed by Cameron Hodge

I love traveling and normally go on different trips all of the time. It's not uncommon for me to go on a trip at least once a month or so. I love hiking and just going sightseeing and so I normally go to areas that I am not familiar with. It's even better if I get lost while on my trip since I can really go to areas I don't know while I am lost and driving on unfamiliar roads. My boyfriend and I love going traveling all of the time and even like to watch travel programs on our Directv TV Satellite Specials when we come home from a trip. These types of programs really give me some good ideas about where to go when we choose to go traveling again.
As I've said, we normally go traveling about once a month and I absolutely love looking for new places to go to. The travel programs we watch are really beneficial when we are stumped about where to go. For the most part, we like to stay in the country when we go traveling. This ensures that we are not gone for too long since we have animals at home and can not leave them for very long while we go visiting new areas around the country. When we get home, we're already planning out our next trip.

Pregnancy Update

2011-02-17T20:24:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile to be able to post here. Been busy with family. I'm on my 30 weeks of pregnancy, still feeling a lot of pain in my back and my sciatic. I can't wait to see this baby and be able to get away with all the discomforts I'm having right now. Tyler is doing great and learning a lot. His been talking and wanting to be more independent. He is a sweet, smart boy but sometimes he can be a handful. He is learning the sounds of the letters as he keeps watching his video "The Letter Factory" from Leapfrog. He can recognize most of the letters of the alphabet and their sounds and he is only 19 months.

Winter Boots for Tyler

2010-11-27T02:23:00.000-08:00

When we were shopping for Black Friday’s biggest sale. I kept looking for shoes and boots for me and Tyler but couldn’t find the ones I really liked. I told hubby that we would need winter shoes for Tyler so he could enjoy the snow. It will be Tyler’s second winter but will be his first to enjoy the winter since he can understand what is going on around because he is now 17 mos old and he can walk around. He was only 5 mos last year when he had his first winter. So we are excited for this year’s winter season for Tyler.

Hubby told me that we could take Tyler to the Grand Mesa, Colorado which is about 45 minutes from where we live if we wanted Tyler to see and feel the snow coz the Grand Mesa receives a lot of snow during the winter than here in the Valley. But before we can do that we need to get Tyler winter outfit that would keep him warm for the snow.

So, now I’m still looking for good shoes for my baby. I am searching online now to check if I could find some good deals for Tyler’s boots. I found some sites and came across with zappos.com. Seems like they have a lot of kid’s shoes to choose from. I am looking at the different brands they carry like UGG, Dansko and so much more.

Still Up at 2 am

2010-11-27T02:01:00.000-08:00

Yes, I'm still up at this time while everyone in the family is asleep. I went to bed around 9:30 pm with Tyler as I laid him down to bed while he had his bottle for the night to put him to sleep. He usually liked it when I lay down with him then when he is asleep I move him into his crib. I went back to bed then and fell asleep but woke up around 2 am. Actually, I been awake every now and then because of my sciatic pain that keeps bothering which started when I got pregnant. I'm only 19 weeks but boy my sciatic started so early with this pregnancy. I tried to position myself to bed but it hurts every time I turn to my side either left or right. I can't think of any position that makes me comfortable and not feel the pain. I still have couple of months to wait and I know as I get further and nearer to my due date my sciatic is gonna get worst. Hmmm, the joys and pains of pregnancy. I can take all the pains as long as I have a healthy and normal baby.

Black Friday

2010-11-26T18:47:00.000-08:00

It's Black Friday and it's the biggest sale of the year! Did you get good deals? I think, I did. Got good deals on clothes which is mostly for Tyler. We hopped from one store to another but didn't go out to shop til past 9 in the morning. We never planned to wake up early though as most shoppers did. Did that once but don't wanna do it again. Ha,ha,... it's so cold and freezing this morning and I think that didn't stopped most of the shoppers from waking up early to fall in line in front of the stores as early as 3 am. So, we got winter clothes for Tyler, got some for mine too, I bought hubby a wireless mouse for his computer and he was happy about it and we also got toys for Tyler and some stuff for Christmas presents. It was fun shopping. We ended up hungry and starving and went to Golden Corral as our final destination. It was all good!

Back to blogging

2010-10-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Yep, I am back to blogging after a year since my last post. Wow! has it been a year since then? I can't believe how the days go by so fast. A lot of things have happened within that year. I will try to enumerate what I have been up to from October 2009 to present.

1) I got my first job here in the US as a Certified Nurse Aid at a nursing home. I worked full-time that time, that's why I didn't have a chance to update my blog.
2) I got my 10 year Green Card in October 2009. My removal of condition was approved without interview. Which was really great!
3) We moved to a different place here in Grand Junction.
4) I was working full time and taking care of my baby after work.
5) In May 2010 we found a bigger house and moved again still in Grand Junction area.
6) I decided to enroll one class ( Dietary and Nutrition) in June 2010. It's a pre-requisite class to get into the LPN Program in July 2011. I went to school and work part-time.
7) I submitted my US Naturalization application in May 2010. Got my interview and test in August and got approved at the same time. Took my Citizenship Oath in the same month and become a US Citizen.
8) I got pregnant in July and I am now 14 weeks and hoping for a baby girl.
9) I resigned form work this month due to my pregnancy.
10) At present I am taking another class (Anatomy and Physiology) which is the last class I need to get done for my prerequisite.

Seems like I have accomplished a lot of things within a year. Things are doing well so far. The family is doing great. My baby Tyler is growing fast seems like.

Great News from the US Immigration

2009-10-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

When I checked my email last night after I got home from work. I received an email notification from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding my status on my I-751 (Removing of Condition as Permanent Resident) application that they have ordered a production of my new "Green Card" which means that it will be a 10 year permanent residence card tell me if that isn't a great news!

After reading the email, I went to the USCIS website to check my case status online and this is what it said;

On October 2, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application.

If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Hubby's passion

2009-09-27T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hubby loves bicycle and that is one of his passions. It has been four years since hubby sold his bike and from then on he has been wanting to have another bike. He keeps telling me that he would get one in the future when he can afford. I told him if I got a job I would save and buy him a motorcycle. He got so excited about what I told him. When he sold his bike, he sold also his helmet, motorcycle jackets and other bike accessories. So, for sure he would like to have a complete accessories for his bike riding. I can get these items online at ridegear.com which is a member of the Cruiser Customizing Inc.

Biometric

2009-09-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

Just did my biometric (fingerprinting) for my green card renewal yesterday. Hopefully it won't take long for my application and won't undergo interview to get approved. A friend of mine got her 10 year green card without any interview and was approved in less than three months which was really quick. So, I'm hoping that mine will be processed quickly too.

Update on my I-751 Application

2009-08-24T19:10:00.001-07:00

It's been awhile that I haven't updated this blog. I have been very busy now that I have my baby. Just an update about my I-751 ( Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence) application since my 2 year Green Card expired July 11, 2009. I got a Notice of Action letter in the mail June 26, 2009 from USCIS informing me that they have received my application. The said letter also served as a one year extension of my Green Card. I also got another letter the other day August 22nd which contained the date of my Biometric (finger printing) schedule which will be on September 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. here in Grand Junction.

Humming bird feeders

2009-06-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

The other week, we visited hubby’s brother and his family in Delta. It was a good visit, hubby’s brother was busy gardening in their front yard. His children were so excited to show me their humming bird feeders that were hanging outside their house. I told them they got the best humming bird feeders surely humming birds would love to hang out. I was thinking about putting up bird feeders for humming birds in our backyard since I often see them every now and then. Will probably check for good humming bird feeders online and see if there is one that I would like.

Removal of Condition

2009-06-29T23:09:00.000-07:00

Finally, I am able to send out my I-751 application to Remove Conditional Status as Permanent Resident last June 13, 2009. Last Saturday I got a letter from the Department of Homeland Security - US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) telling me that they got my application on June 19th. The letter I got also served as a Receipt Notice and served as an extension of my conditional resident status for one year. Hopefully, it won't take long to receive the approval notice from them and be able to get my 10 year Green Card.

Pregnancy Update

2009-04-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

I'm on my 27 weeks and 4 days of my pregnancy. Things are doing well so far except for some discomforts that I am feeling like back pains. My tummy has gotten bigger and bigger each day. Just had my Glucose challenge screening test for Gestational diabetes and the result was ok. My blood sugar level is normal and I am happy to know about that. My baby is very active inside my tummy. I always feel him move around, kicking, punching and squirming like almost all the time. Days are passing by so fast, I only have less than 13 weeks and I able to see my baby. Hubby and I are so excited.

Letter from US Immigration

2009-03-19T17:59:00.000-07:00

I just got a mail from the Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) informing me that my 2 year Conditional Permanent Resident will expire this July 11, 2009 and that I need to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Although I am already aware of this and I am planning to file my petition by April since USCIS requires everyone who is holding 2 year conditional permanent resident card must file their Petition to Remove Conditions within 90 days before their permanent resident card expires. If someone fails to do so it will result to automatic termination of status. "This I don't want to happen, or I will be deported" lol! Hubby keep on telling me to make sure that all the necessary papers and documents will be submitted as soon as April 11, 2009 because that's the start of my 90 days period before my Green card expires on July 11th. Hopefully, I will be able to get my 10 year Green Card after the I-751 Petition processing is done.

Credit repair solutions

2009-03-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

Since the economy is down and a lot of people have lost their jobs if not some have cut back on their working hours which at some point lead to a big change in their take home pay. With all of these many are having a hard time coping up with all their monthly payments and bills. A lot of people have lost their homes and some are on their way to home foreclosures. I heard that if you are delinquent with your mortgage payments and eventually your property is in foreclosure that would affect your credit score badly and they say that it will take time to fix your credit and it will also take seven years to be able to get another home mortgage.

On the other hand a lot of companies are offering services to help people bring their credit score back into good standing like dsi Solutions which is said to be the number 1 credit repair solution agency. If you are having a difficulty getting approved in mortgage loan, car loan or other types of loans from lending companies and agencies because of your credit history, check dsi Solutions at www.repairyourbadcredit.com and let them find solution to your problem. Visit them online repair credit or fix credit? Take the simplest steps from dsi Solutions.

Nice weather

2009-03-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

We have a nice weather today. The sky is so clear and the sun is shining so brightly. It's getting warmer and warmer as Spring officially starts this 21st of March. I have been looking forward to this change of season.

Trendy maternity clothes at Kiki's fashion

2009-03-14T16:47:00.000-07:00

Wow, What a best site to shop for maternity clothes at Kiki’s Fashion! I have been looking for trendy maternity clothes since my clothes have gotten snug and tight with my growing belly but couldn’t find any place to get the kind and style I want but with Kiki’s Fashion it’s the only place that sells unique and trendy maternity clothes at a very low price. Maternity clothes with regular prices ranging from 20 to 26 dollars are now on sale and can now be purchased for as low as 10 dollars. Unbeatable price isn’t it? Kiki’s Fashion offers much lower prices which often times up to 75% cheaper compared to other maternity boutiques.

Good news, Kiki’s Fashion offers an exclusive coupon code to bloggers and friends of bloggers receive 20% off. Visit their website at www.kikisfashion.com. And use “blogfriends” during check out to apply.

Top " happiness" states

2009-03-11T23:48:00.000-07:00

by Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Looking for happiness — it's family-friendly communities for some, tropical paradise or the rugged West for others. A survey of Americans' well-being, conducted by Gallup in partnership with Healthways and America's Health Insurance Plans, gives high marks to Utah, which boasts lots of outdoor recreation for its youthful population.

Speaking of outdoor recreation, the islands of Hawaii took second place and Wyoming was third in the poll that rated such variables as mental, physical and economic health.

But fun outdoors obviously wasn't the only criteria — "wild, wonderful" West Virginia was ranked last among the states.

And the bluegrass state of Kentucky was 49th, with Mississippi 48th on the list.

In general, highest well-being scores came from states in the West while the lowest were concentrated in the South. The happiest congressional districts were some of the wealthiest, while the lowest scores came in some of the poorest.

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2009-03-11T19:29:00.000-07:00

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Finally sent the package for mama and papa

2009-03-11T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hubby and I had finally sent the package for mama and papa. It's been awhile that the stuffs we needed to send were sitting at home. We sent papa a pocket size Leatherman multi tools which we think he would like, a ring for mama and some chocolate candies. We just sent a little box for them not really that much stuffs inside it but we know they would appreciate a lot when they get something from us.

High quality mailboxes at mailboxixchange

2009-03-10T21:02:00.000-07:00

It’s been a great day today, we had a great weather although the air was still a little bit cold. Hubby and I spent most of the day running some errands. One thing we forgot is to put the mails into our mailbox which we need to send out. Hopefully, tomorrow we won’t forget to put it in before the mailman comes by. Speaking of mail box, I told hubby that we need a new mailbox because ours look so old.
One place that I find interesting to check when looking for high quality mailboxes is through mailboxixchange.com where they sell a wide selection of high quality mail boxes for residential and commercial use. Mailboxixchange is your best shot when it comes to mail box solution because they provide you product depth, knowledge, affordable, low prices and great customer service. Check their website and find out more about their products and services.

Travel Tips: Airline carry-on baggage

2009-03-10T20:07:00.000-07:00

This is a simplified guide to airline baggage and airport security regulation

will help you pack without fear for your next big trip. Below, you'll find the airport security regulations that you'll need to know when checking your luggage and airline carry-on baggage. Also, be sure that you and your travel agent check for the most updated information for your airline as well as the Travel Security Administration (TSA).

Know the 3-1-1 for Airline Carry-On Baggage

This is the easy formula for airline carry-on baggage established by TSA that mandates that you can only carry liquids, aerosols and gels in three-ounce containers, which should be safely kept inside a one-quart, plastic zip-top bag. This includes common items such as toothpaste, shampoo and food. You should be aware that airline carry-on baggage extends to gift or special items including lotions, creams, scented oils, liquid soaps, perfumes and even snow globes.

The only exception to this carry-on baggage rule is if you have baby food, medications (and associated injectors) or other liquid/gel items that are for health purposes. In order to have these containers permitted, you need to declare them to an airport security officer and have them screened at the checkpoint. It's highly recommended that you label medications to make this process smoother.

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Michael Jackson's concert in London

2009-03-09T20:06:00.000-07:00

Good news to all the fans of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, he will have his concern in London and said to be his final 10 shows ever at London’s famed O2 Arena. See Michael Jackson’s come back concert and get your tickets to Michael Jackson in London. Oh, I wish I could see him in concert. I always liked most of Michael Jackson’s song. Most of his songs are a great hit. For more details and information on Michael Jackson’s July 2009 concert visit the link http://www.teamonetickets.com/michael-jackson-tickets.html and get your Michael Jackson tickets. Don’t miss the chance to watch his concern, get your tickets now before they are gone.

Daylight Savings Time

2009-03-08T01:51:00.000-08:00

I couldn't go back to sleep after I went to the bathroom at 12 mn. I stayed in bed for 2 hours tossing left and right and felt my baby moving around the whole time. Then, I felt hungry so I got up from bed and ate a bowl of cereal and drank a whole glass of water. I was eating my cereal infront of my laptop browsing other blogs and looked at the time on my laptop and showed it was already past 3 am. I got up and went to the kitchen but was wondering why the time in our microwave clock doesn't match with the time in my laptop as well as my celphone when I check it. Then I just remember that the time has changed to an hour ahead. It's Daylight Savings Time!

So guys make sure you set your time an hour ahead coz Daylight Saving Time just started March 8 at 2 am just incase you forgot.

On gaining and losing weight

2009-03-07T18:52:00.000-08:00

When I was in the Philippines I was so desperate about gaining weight. Hubby knew that I really wanted to gain some weight during that time and so he sent me a drink supplement that was said to be one of the best protein drink to help me gain weight. It surely worked good on me cause I gained some weight. Some of the protein drink sold in the market today are not only for gaining weight but some are also for burning fat for those who would like to lose weight like Energy First’s Pro Energy drink . It’s an energy protein powder which contains organic whey or natural Whey Isolate protein for optimum health, energy and nutrition.
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Got some snow today

2009-03-07T18:00:00.001-08:00

When I woke up this morning I was surprised to see some snow on hubby's truck and on my car too. It did snow probably at the crack of dawn, lol. Then after couple of hours big flakes of snow started to fall on the ground again but didn't last long and they melted away. We have a cold weather today, hubby turned on the heater back to keep us warm in the house. Hopefully, it will be the last snowfall as spring is coming on it's way soon.

Find the best web hosting site

2009-03-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

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Seven Best Part -Time Jobs

2009-03-05T13:07:00.000-08:00

If you are thinking about working some part time job on the side. Consider these seven best part-time jobs according to MainStreet.com.

1. Tax Preparer
Thousands of people need help every year to file their returns. Part-time tax preparers are often accountants who know their way around deductions and forms, and who want extra income. Though the job typically peaks in the spring, many clients choose to retain their tax professional as a year-round personal accountant and adviser.
Salary: Set your own fee. H&R Block typically charges anywhere from $100 to $200 for their services, so you can probably charge up to $80 and still offer a bargain.

2. Substitute Teacher
Many states offer substitute teaching positions without requiring a teaching degree. Often, anyone with a bachelor’s degree is eligible, provided they pass a background check and interview. The length of employment varies and you should be flexible for days when you get a frantic last-minute call at 6 a.m., but it’s a good way to put your education to use while aiding in the education of others.
Salary: Varies depending on the state. In Oregon, for example, substitutes get about $150 a day.

3. Private Tutor
Jeremiah LeBrash started tutoring in college as a way to make some extra income. He’s now making enough money for it to be his full-time job. “I started out teaching SAT prep for Kaplan, but I was only making $20 an hour,” he says. “I realized I could do it on my own, give my students one-on-one attention, and charge twice as much.” LeBrash now charges $80 an hour for test preparation and $60 for general math and science help.
Salary: Companies like Kaplan and The Princeton Review pay tutors anywhere from $20 to $60 an hour, depending on the test they teach and the size of the class. Private tutors, like LeBrash, can set their own fee.

4. Part-Time Receptionist
Answering telephones and receiving packages may not be the most glamorous job, but according to career counselor Judith Gerberg, it’s a great opportunity to network. Gerberg, president of the Career Counselors Consortium, knew a laid off radio DJ who ended up working as a receptionist for a law firm. She soon became acquainted with a filmmaker client who loved her music knowledge so much, he hired her as an associate producer. “Lawyers and small businesses always need administrative help,” says Gerberg. “You might be making minimum wage, but keep your ego under wraps. You never know who will walk through the door.”
Salary: Varies, but can be in the $20,000-a-year range.

5. Computer Technician
Gerberg says there is an increased need for tech support, as more people move their businesses home. Computer technicians make basic repairs, set up wi-fi and perform other jobs. Companies are also looking for individuals who can build websites, which makes this a no-brainer for anyone with a little creativity and HTML experience.
Salary: Set your own fee. Tech support rates vary according to the job, rates can be around $30 an hour or more.

6. Copy Editor
“Copy editing is proofreading,” says Rachel Goldman, who took her skills honed in her day job as an online news producer and used them to score part-time work as well. In addition to checking texts for spelling, punctuation, grammar and formatting errors, "I also help the person brainstorm and flesh out their work,” says Goldman. Although she started out editing essays for college students, Goldman is now working on documents such as patent applications and television scripts as well.
Salary: Goldman’s fees vary based on length and subject matter, but she estimates that she makes about $100 per document.

7. Direct Seller
Companies such as Amway and Avon allow people to make money on their own time, while offering incentive programs like discounted insurance. And while the recession may have curbed consumer spending, Avon recently reported earnings that were above expectations. “Our products are selling well because it’s affordable luxury,” says Lindsay Blaker, an Avon spokesperson.
Salary: Blaker says she’s seen reps make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to six-figure annual salaries. “I met someone who went from a corporate setting to becoming a full-time seller because she was making just as much money staying at home,” she says. “People love the flexibility of the job.

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Charlotte Sign

2009-03-04T21:29:00.000-08:00

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Still up at 10 pm

2009-03-04T21:25:00.000-08:00

Yes, I'm still up and awake at this time of hour. I'm usually in bed at this time around during hubby work days but since hubby is on the night shift as I mentioned earlier in my previous post I'm staying late. I feel sleepy though and my but is hurting for sitting too long. I might be going to bed pretty soon. I just need to finish one task and I will be done for tonight.
Hubby will be home from work at around 2:30 am.

Home tanning

2009-03-04T21:13:00.000-08:00

If you have whiter skin and loves to go to a tanning salon and have spent a lot of money for it. Why not get your own Tanning Bed and do your tanning at the comforts of your own home. Check this site that sells affordable Home Tanning Beds online, you might be interested to get one for yourself.

Political Discussion Forum

2009-03-04T20:17:00.000-08:00

Are you politically inclined and love to talk about political issues with other people with the same interest? You can check other political blogs and get involved to express your opinions about the latest political issues or you can join a political forum site like Argue with Everyone, it’s a political discussion forum that’s open and allows free debate on whatever topic you want to discuss.

Hubby's on the night shift

2009-03-04T19:58:00.000-08:00

Hubby's going to be on the night shift work starting tonight until Thursday since one of his co workers is getting married and is on leave. It's going to be a long night for me, it's been awhile that hubby worked on the night shift. He had worked the graveyard shift for a year and was glad that he was transferred to the day shift. At least he will just work 4 nights and he will have his days off on Sunday and be back on his usual schedule next week.

On walkin tubs

2009-02-26T18:55:00.000-08:00

The first time I saw a walkin tub was when I did my CNA clinical at a facility for brain insured clients. It is surely the safest and most comfortable way for residents to take their baths and also a better way for CNA's and personal care providers to assist them in a safe manner. When I saw it, I said to myself wow it’s nice to have that kind of tub in the house too. Walkin tubs are safe, easy, convenient and therapeutic as well. They are mostly used in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. If you have an elderly family members that needs special care having a walkin tub at home will be nice too. You can check these walkin tubs at www.remainactive.com.

Trip to Denver

2009-02-26T18:47:00.000-08:00

Hubby, me and the children will be gone for a trip to Denver tomorrow but we will be back home the next day. Bandit will be staying in a boarding kennel. I'm sure his going to miss me. It's gonna be a prozac moment for him and me since we spend time together like 24/7. Ha,ha, we spend more time together than hubby, I guess coz hubby works during the day and it's just me, bandit and tiger in the house most of the time.

Free Insurance Quotes

2009-02-25T19:21:00.000-08:00

Hubby is thinking about transferring to another insurance company for our vehicles because couple of months ago our monthly auto insurance payments just went up by almost a hundred dollars. Hubby was so shocked when he found out that I paid more than what we usually pay for our auto insurance. He called our insurance agent and told us it’s because of some changes in our insurance policy. Hubby did some searching over the internet hoping he could find websites that offer free insurance quotes so he could find out which insurance company offers the cheapest quotes. He found some online insurance quotes for sure but still looking for something else that would satisfy what he was looking for.
One site that got his attention is Quote Scout that provides free auto insurance quotes which have helped and assisted a lot of consumers and businesses in their search for free auto insurance quotes since 1996. Hubby liked the idea on how quick and easy it is to get free insurance quotes on this site.
So if you are looking for the best insurance company whether for your home, auto, health and other kind of insurance try shopping for free online insurance quotes first and find out which one is the best and the cheapest through www.quotescout.com.

Pancit Canton for dinner

2009-02-25T19:13:00.000-08:00

I was so hungry earlier and thought of cooking pancit canton for dinner. I asked hubby if he would like pancit canton for dinner but he said "nah" but I went ahead and cooked it anyway. By the time, I'm about to eat dinner he came to the kitchen and got some pancit for himself. Then he said, my pancit canton taste good. Hmmm, maybe he was just trying to be nice. Ha,ha, he always appreciates every meal I cook. Anyways, just done dinner and I am so full right now. My big tummy feels so tight and I could feel my little boy moving around inside. He probably liked rice and pancit canton too. lol....

Snowmobile site

2009-02-25T15:56:00.000-08:00

Every time we take a ride to the Grand Mesa during the winter season we always see a lot of people snowmobiling. It seems kind a fun winter sport I guess. I have never tried it but maybe someday I would love to try riding on a snowmobile and see how it feels just even trail riding with hubby. If you are one of those people who loves snowmobiling you might as well check this number 1 rated snowmobile site that you can sign up and try their snowmobile forum and chat with other members . You can also browse their snowmobile videos. I’m sure you will enjoy the site that offers a lot of information about this kind of winter sport.

Looking for the best Dallas plumber?

2009-02-25T11:21:00.000-08:00

If you live in Dallas, Texas and you are looking for dallas plumber check them online through Princess Dallas Plumbing at www.bestdallasplumber.com. Princess Dallas Plumbing has been providing Dallas plumbing services for over 10 years. Talking about expertise when it comes to all your plumbing needs then you can count on them as they specialize in pipe repair, toilet repair, leaky pipe, faucet or shower repair. They will also install new fixtures and appliances as well as attend to your plumbing needs when you need them right away especially in times of emergency. So check them out now and find out about pricing and the services they offer.

Our Real estate agent is comming by

2009-02-25T11:14:00.000-08:00

I have posted before that our house is for sale and I just received a call from our realtor and asked me when hubby will be home from work. He wants to come by and take more photos of the backyard. I told him maybe around 3 pm but has to call hubby to make sure. Then hubby called me and said that he just talked to the realtor and he will be coming over by 3:30 pm. I have to check the backyard and make sure things are in order and ready for the realtor to take photos.

Associated Training Services

2009-02-24T20:57:00.000-08:00

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs as the economy continues to fall. Even hubby’s company is greatly affected that it made all it’s employees cut back their work into 40 hours a week and not allowing everyone to get any more overtime. It’s sad to know that a lot of people today earned less than half of what they used to earn and what’s more sad is that those who have lost their jobs and can’t find any place to work. Well, hopefully things will work out best for every American as President Obama’s economic recovery plan is on it’s way. Part of President Obama’s recovery plan is focused on education, healthcare, energy and construction projects which he said will fuel the economy. Maybe, changing careers will be the best thing to do to accommodate the demands of the job market this coming year as the President’s plan takes effect. Since construction projects will be in demand in the coming year why not consider going into construction equipment operator training program and become a heavy equipment operator. ATS or Associated Training Services offers such training. It is America’s largest heavy equipment operator training school. To find out more about ATS visit www.equipment-school.com.

Tax Filing

2009-02-24T19:48:00.000-08:00

I'm glad that hubby and I were able to file our taxes yesterday through H&R block. Though it cost us more than $400 for the service but it's worth it since we get more refund this year than last year. It will take 8 to 12 days for the check to come in the mail. Hubby and I already agreed to save the money we get from our refunds.

Best moving services offered by U-Pack

2009-02-24T19:29:00.000-08:00

Moving to a new home can be exciting and at the same time a great hassle especially when moving to another state imagine using a rental truck to move all your stuff and the hassle of driving it yourself all the way to your new location? That’s not a fun idea for sure. Well, here’s the good news for everyone, moving will never be much of a hassle using U-pack because they will be the one to pick up all your stuff and drive it to your new location. Isn’t it more convenient? Moving to Mexico or Alaska won’t be a problem since U-pack offers moving services to these locations. So check it out now.

Warm Weather Today

2009-02-24T13:28:00.000-08:00

It's such a nice weather outside. When I got out to take the garbage out I didn't feel much cold. The sun is shining so brightly that I can feel it's warmth. Yesterday, it rained the whole day and I am so glad that we have a better weather today. I hope this will go like this for the rest of the week til' spring season comes. I am looking forward to the spring. I am tired of wearing bundle of clothes during the cold season.

Local Search Engine

2009-02-13T18:38:00.000-08:00

One of the best ways to find a specific business, products and services is through a local search engine like Local.com. It’s the easiest and quickest way to locate places of interest such as restaurants, hospitals, stores and other business establishments. You can also get information about what you are looking for, get driving directions to places and find out reviews about the products and services. With Local.com it’s just a click away all you have to do is enter what you were looking for and the specific area in the search box and you will find what you search for. Isn’t that quick and easy? No need to look through the local yellowpages of your phone book because local.com provides all the information you need, it's more than an online yellowpages. How convenient is that? If you own a business why not list it at local.com. It’s fast, easy and absolutely free. Looking for the best place to eat in your area? Search for local restaurants in your area at www.local.com.

Passport Renewal by mail

2009-02-13T18:28:00.000-08:00

I'm so glad to hear from a Pinay friend that I could renew my Philippine passport by mail. She just called the Philippine Embassy and was told that it's fine to just mail the application by mail. Just recently the Philippine Embassy has announced that passport renewal has to be done in person which means that you have to go to the Philippine Embassy according to your area of jurisdiction to have your passport renewed. Since I live here in Colorado, I have to go to San Francisco, California to renew it. That's too way expensive to travel but I'm glad to hear the good news that they give considerations to those Filipinos who live far and don't need to appear personally to renew their passports.

Alcohol Rehab

2009-02-13T14:37:00.000-08:00

If you knew someone who has alcohol or drug addiction problem and wants to undergo treatment Pat Moore Foundation is the best place residential treatment for drug and alcohol rehab since it has 23 years of experience in helping people recover from alcohol and drug addictions. Pat Moore Foundation also provides affordable, low cost residential treatment for both men and women who have limited or no insurance coverage. The foundation is located in Orange County, California where the center specializes in alcohol and drug detox treatment. If you want to find out more about Pat Moore Foundation visit their website at www.patmoorefoundation.com.

I thought snow time is over

2009-02-13T14:32:00.000-08:00

When I woke up last night to go to the bathroom and let our dog go potty too I was surprised to see snow on the ground. I thought snow time is over. It snowed until this noon and we got like 2 inches but it started melting right away since the sun came out this afternoon. Hopefully, that would be the last snow fall. I'm all ready for Springtime.

Payday Loan

2009-02-12T12:34:00.000-08:00

Short of cash and needs to pay off some bills but payday is still way far? Well, there’s nothing to worry where to get cash instantly to pay off emergency expenses. Payday Tree is your best source to get a fast cash advance or payday loan, just visit www.paydaytree.com and you will be led to a network of payday loan lenders to help you find quick solution to your financial problem and get the cash you need instantly. Check the website now and get more information and details on how you can apply for your online payday loan or cash advance. It only takes few minutes to fill out the application and you could get approved instantly and have the cash you need and deposited in your bank account within 24 hours.

Misua and sardines

2009-02-12T12:16:00.000-08:00

Just had Misua and sardines, rice and a piece of banana for lunch. I am so full, I feel my tummy is so tight right now. I could hardly breath, ha,ha,... I'm sure my little boy is very happy inside my tummy that mommy is feeding him good. He is getting more and more active and I think that his legs and arms are getting stronger each day because I could feel more when he starts moving around inside my tummy.

Financial guide to debt relief

2009-02-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

Trying to find solutions to your overwhelming debt? There’s a lot of ways on how to get the financial help and become debt free but you need to know and understand before you decide which one you will go for when it comes to debt relief offers. Creative Payment is a website that offers a lot of information and guide when it comes to debt relief. Whether you are planning to go for debt consolidation or debt management Creative Payment is a good source to start with. So check it out now and find all the great sources of financial information you need.

Hubby's Constant Reminder

2009-02-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

When hubby came home from work today, he asked me if I unlocked the door for him because it wasn't locked when he got home. I told him nope, I didn't. It's one of the children who left the house and didn't lock the house and I forgot to check if it was locked. He reminded me again to always lock the all doors at all times to keep me safe since I'm always alone in the house all day. He also said to never open the door for anybody that I don't know except for the mailman who delivers packages. Hubby is always protective that way and sometimes I am just being lax especially on keeping the doors lock at all times.

Web Hosting Provider Review Site

2009-02-06T13:07:00.000-08:00

Finding the right hosting provider for your website can be hard sometimes because there are tons of web hosting providers in the net. If you search online you will find out a number of web hosting sites which claim that they offer the best services when it comes to website hosting. Since there are thousands of these web hosting providers it’s going to be difficult which one offers the best but you can narrow down your search to which are really the one’s that suit your needs and offers the best services among the rest.
If you check on the top 10 best web hosting providers for 2008 then it won’t be hard to choose the best and the most reliable provider for your website. Web Hosting Geeks offers you all the information you need to help you find the top 10 Web Hosting providers and ranks according to their features, user or customer reviews, price, reliability and others. I have been using Godaddy as my web host and found out that it ranks 8th on their review and you know that Inmotion hosting is rated as the number one with a host rating of 98%, pretty interesting isn't it?

Cloudy Friday

2009-02-06T12:35:00.001-08:00

It's cloudy here in this part of the grand valley. According to the weather forecast we only have 10% precipitation but tomorrow we will have 30% chance of rain and 60% on Sunday. I hope it won't rain during the weekend. It gets nasty when the ground is wet.

Termite guide

2009-02-04T14:16:00.000-08:00

If your house is in danger of termite infestation or if you want to know if your house has any termite damage a useful website that gives a lot of useful information, tips and guide on how you can tell if your house is infested with termites to how to get rid of them and keep them from getting them again. Check it out now and find out if your house is termite free.

Good weather today

2009-02-04T14:11:00.000-08:00

I'm enjoying the good weather today. The sun is so bright, it getting warmer and the snow has almost completely melted away. It looks like it's already Spring, hopefully it will come soon and the weather will always be like this. I'm surely looking forward to Spring season.

Cat supplies at suppliesjust4 pets.com

2009-02-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

Tiger our orange tabby cat is such a brat, she sleeps with us in our bedroom and hubby has been complaining about her shedding hair. I was thinking about if there’s a way how we can control her hair from falling off into the bed sheets. I was checking over the internet for pet supplies and came across with www.suppliesjust4pets.com and found this anti shedding comb I think what Tiger really needs to minimize her shedding winter coat. I can also use it for Bandit our brat dog as well coz he sheds a lot too especially during this winter time. This website carries a wide variety of dog and cat supplies. They offer free shipping on all orders over $75 and a fast shipping too. So if you are looking for pet supplies just check the website.

Renewing my Philippine Passport

2009-02-02T18:49:00.000-08:00

Hubby mentioned earlier to me that I need to keep my Philippine passport updated since it's going to expire this May 2009. The Philippine embassy here in the US have came up with a new policy that getting a Philippine passport or renewing passport needs to be done personally which means I have to travel from Colorado to California just to renew my passport. So hubby told me that we will have to plan the trip soon before my tummy gets bigger or else it's going to be hard to travel then.

EO Tech at Optics Planet

2009-02-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

Looking for the best holographic weapon sight at an affordable price? Check out all the EO Tech products at Opticsplanet.com. They are the primary source of EO Tech products like Eotech Red Dot Sights, Eotech Red Dot Sight Accessories, and Eotech Accessories. Visit the website and you will find out a wide selection of these products which are on sale right now plus free UPS shipping on all orders over $29.95. Take advantage of this great offers before it’s gone. It’s a great value for your money’s worth, satisfaction guarantee with great customer service. Find out more information and other services they offer, check the website now.

Chat with Mama and Papa

2009-02-01T20:19:00.000-08:00

Just done chatting with mama and papa while hubby and the children watched the superbowl game of T.V. I'm glad to know that my parents are doing fine. They got worried about me because they haven't heard from me for almost a month. I always call then by phone once a month but I haven't called them last month because I'm trying to cut back in my long distance call to the Philippines. I usually call them direct from our home phone and it cost more than just using a phone card. So, I told them I will call them once I get a phone card.

Online Savings Acccount

2009-01-31T19:25:00.000-08:00

Looking for the best rates to open up your online savings account? Monitorbankrates.com is definitely the best site to check where you can find information on bank rates and help you decide which offers the best rates there is when it comes to online savings account.
So visit monitorbankrates.com now and Compare the Best Online Savings Account Rates, CD Rates (Certificate of Deposit Rates), Online Checking Account Rates, Credit Card Rates, Mortgage Refinance Rates and Bank Reviews.

My Journey to Momhood blog

2009-01-31T19:14:00.000-08:00

My Journey to Momhood blog is working fine now, finally able to get accessed to that blog. I didn't do anything it just fixed itself. I'm glad that it worked ok and I was able to resubmit the opp that I posted earlier. There's a lot of available opps but most of them only pay so low and I guess a lot of bloggers just ignored those opps including myself. Though I took some of it but only those opp that require 25 or 50 words per post at $2.00 - $2.50 and 100 words at $5.00 which I guess are much better than nothing.

Valentine's gift for hubby

2009-01-31T14:49:00.000-08:00

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, though it’s still too early to think about it but I know time flies by so quickly. I have to think of something on what to give hubby for valentine’s day gift. I usually give him a card but I would like to give him something that he will like aside from the card. I have been checking online for a valentine gift and found nice Bulova watches at www.bluedial.com. I like the style in the photo above because hubby likes diamonds and it has a lot of diamonds around it. There are more styles and brands of time pieces at blue dial.com. So if you are thinking of giving watch as your valentine gift for your beloved husband or wife just check the website

Page load error

2009-01-31T14:23:00.000-08:00

"Page Load Error" and then "Address Not Found" that's what it say everytime I try to open or view my blog "My Journey to Momhood" and I don't understand why I can't even access to it. It just happened couple of hours ago while I was writing a post when I clicked published then all of a sudden it just said Page load error and I tried to view it several times but still won't show. Have you experienced this before? If so, what did you do to fix the problem? Please help me if you have any idea on what should I do because I really don't know what happened why it won't opened. My other blogs work just fine except for the blog that I mentioned above. Can you view this blog if you clicked it? Just leave a comment if you would please. Any ideas that would help fix this problem will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot!

Find the best web hosting provider

2009-01-31T14:07:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for the best web hosting company for your website or just finding the best blog hosting site? Check Web Hosting Report and find out the best blog web hosting providers for 2009. As you visit the site you will be able to compare the top five best web hosting companies according to their prices, plan features, reviews of quality customer service and user feedbacks. Aside from these you will also learn more information about web hosting and other related topics. So check it out now , find out more details and get the best web hosting provider at www.webhostingreport.com

Baby's movement

2009-01-30T13:14:00.000-08:00

I have felt my baby's movement quiet often at the start of my second trimester. I usually felt subtle kicks inside my tummy but haven't felt it yet when I touch my tummy. This morning, I tried to take a nap but couldn't sleep while I was laying down in bed I felt something moving in my tummy and so I touch my tummy and for the first time my hand felt my baby's movement as I gently press my hand against my lower abdomen. It felt so good to know that I'm carrying a live human being inside my tummy. To me it is such a great fulfillment as a woman and a great blessing from God.

Health Supplements from GreenPath

2009-01-29T17:50:00.000-08:00

Looking for the best natural health supplement to increase your body’s immune system and take away body toxins as well? Check out this super food called chlorella from GreenPath that reduces risk of cancer, increases energy, lowers cholesterol, and removes body toxins naturally. GreenPath Chlorella is the purest and highest grade of Chlorella that is sold in the market today. You don’t have to worry about any side effects since it all contains the natural ingredients you can get. It’s safe and effective. To find out more information on health benefits of chlorella and other health supplements from GreenPath visit their website now.

Avocado for dinner

2009-01-29T17:39:00.000-08:00

My dinner for tonight was 2 pieces of avocado mixed with milk, a little sugar and crashed saltine crackers. That's how we usually prepare avocado in the Philippines and mostly it's for dessert but tonight I had it for dinner. I put it in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill it before I ate it. It was really good.

Acne Complex that works best

2009-01-29T15:12:00.000-08:00

I always envy women with flawless skin. I admire those who have a very clear skin especially on their face. I always get pimples every now and then and have tried many kinds of facial wash, pimple soap and even acne treatment but still I keep breaking out. Now that I’m pregnant it is getting worse and my pimples are coming out more on my neck. I guess it’s because my hormones are going crazy due to my pregnancy. I told hubby that after I gave birth I have to see a dermatologist and have it checked so I could get pimple or acne treatment then.

I heard that there is an Acne Complex that works effectively to get a clear skin and it’s called Murad Acne Complex which promises to give you clear skin in just 4 weeks. Sounds interesting isn’t it? Maybe I should try this after my pregnancy.

Common Cold

2009-01-28T12:39:00.000-08:00

Common cold just hit me since yesterday. I have nasal stuffiness/drainage, scratchy throat and I have been sneezing. I'm scared to take any medicine because I'm pregnant so I just drink a lot of fluids like water and juices. I hope this will go away soon.

Find area codes across th US with Wiki Phone Number

2009-01-27T16:16:00.000-08:00

For easy access to area codes across the United States check Wiki Phone Number Info at wikiphonenumbers.com where you can also find free information on phone numbers, location on phone numbers, area codes and even do reverse phone look ups. It’s the fastest way to get all the information you want about phone look up. Visit the website now and do a quick phone search by entering the phone number and you will get the information you want.

It's our wedding anniversary!

2009-01-27T16:04:00.000-08:00

It's been two years since hubby and I said I do during our wedding day. Today is our second wedding anniversary and we are getting stronger and stronger with our relationship. Hubby and I could not believe that it has been two years that we are married. For two years our love for each other never faint but grow stronger each passing day. I am grateful to God that we have found each other. To my hubby, happy second wedding anniversary to us. Thank you so much for all the love and care you always make me feel. I love you very much!

Social Work Guide a Comprehensive Study Guide to pass your Social Work Licensing Exam

2009-01-27T15:40:00.000-08:00

Are you a taking up social work classes or course? At some point you might be taking up your social work exam to get your license once you finish your course. Here’s a good source of information to help you pass the social work licensing exam. Check out Social Work Guide and you will find a comprehensive, effective and complete study guide to pass your social work licensing exam. It’s a great help when you know what to expect during the examination because it will help you gain more confidence to pass the test since you have the advance knowledge and guide on what to study that might be included during the exam. Just visit the website socialworkguide.com and find out more.

Selling our house

2009-01-27T14:58:00.000-08:00

We finally able to put our house for sale through Bray Real Estate. By the time hubby found out that his hours at work were cut to 40 hrs a week with no more overtime. We decided to sell the house because we know we couldn't afford our mortgage payments anymore since he only makes less than half of what he used to earn. This is one of the trying times and we know that we are not the only ones who experience this. We are thankful to God that hubby still has his job until now. We might be moving to another place within 6 months but it will still be here in Grand Junction since we cannot move to another State because he has the 50-50 custody of his children and we can't leave until they reach 18 yrs. old.

So, that's why I haven't updated my blog for weeks because we got busy cleaning up the house and packing things up, donating a lot of stuffs that we don't need to Goodwill. Just making everything ready when we move to a new place.

Local Dating Experts at Great Expectations

2009-01-13T15:26:00.000-08:00

Finding the right man to be your companion and lifetime partner takes patience and prayers too me. I feel so blessed that I found someone who really cares and loves me so much. My husband is such a wonderful husband that I could never ask for. I never thought I could ever find someone like him. We met on a dating website way back in December 2005 after a couple of months communicating through emails, chatting and phone we met personally in the Philippines got engaged and then got married after 11 months of visa processing. I know there are a lot of relationships that started like what me and hubby and got married successfully. There are a lot of dating websites too that help single men and women find their match.

If you are single and have tried different dating websites but didn’t work out and haven't found your true love, why not try greatexpectations4singles.com it’s a local dating site that will help you achieve your goals in finding your future partner. They are the expert when it comes to local dating . The best thing about this is that you meet single members locally where you live. You can check Great Expectations - Atlanta, GA if you live around Georgia or just visit their website at www.greatexpectations4singles.com and find their local offices in Los Angeles, CA , Clearwater, FL or other states near you. Check it out, this might be the right place you have been looking for to find your true love.

Bad news

2009-01-13T15:12:00.000-08:00

Hubby and I knew this is going to happen at some point with today's economic situation. Hubby went home early from work yesterday because they were told by their boss that they are cutting their hours at work. Hubby use to work 12 hrs each day and with these he use to get a lot of hours working overtime. Well yesterday, the management told them that starting yesterday they will only work 40 hours a week which means there will be no overtime pay. That was indeed a bad news for everybody at hubby's work. If he works 40 hours a week his pay check will only be less than a half of what he usually take home. It's really hard how we can cope up with all the monthly bills that we have to pay not to mention our mortgage. I know a lot of people loss their jobs, hubby told me yesterday that he is lucky he still has the job. It's hard to find another job when a lot of companies are closing and a lot of workers been laid off from their jobs.

Crying in my dream

2009-01-11T21:22:00.000-08:00

Everyday I usually wake up as early as 3 or 4 in the morning to help hubby prepare for his work. Then, I go back to sleep when hubby leaves. This morning when I went back to sleep I dreamed of something which I couldn't recall the details what it was all about. All I can remember is that I was talking to one of my relatives and I was upset that I was still crying when I woke up from my dream and my heart was so heavy.

15 weeks of pregnancy

2009-01-10T11:13:00.000-08:00

Yes, I'm 15 weeks of my pregnancy today and I'm on my second trimester. So far, so good. I feel a lot better though my morning sickness is not that bad since I only feel nauseous every now but thank God I never experience vomiting and dizziness. Hopefully, it would stay this way until I give birth. I had a friend who told me that she started vomiting during her second trimester at 4 months of pregnancy. I hope, I won't feel that way. By the way, my friend is having a baby boy. They say that if you have a bad morning sickness during your entire pregnancy you will have a baby girl but I don't know if that is really true because I have a sister-in-law she had been vomiting and had a bad morning sickness in all of her three pregnancies and she had 3 boys but never experience any of those bad feelings when she was pregnant with her baby girl. On the other hand, I have a friend who had a very hard time during her entire pregnancy and she had a baby girl now. But hubby was already convince that I will have a baby boy because I asked my mother what she think of the baby's gender and she said it's going to be a boy and mama has a cursing tongue, whatever she says it's going to happen. So hubby already set his mind that it's a boy because mama said so and besides hubby want our baby to be a boy. Ha,ha, well let's see if mama's cursing tongue is still effective since I am here in the US and most Americans don't believe in superstitions.

Baby Slings

2009-01-09T14:37:00.000-08:00

Hubby keeps telling me even before that getting pregnant and having a baby would change my whole life. It’s not that he was trying to scare me but he was just letting me know how it’s going to be when a baby comes in our lives. He knew all of these for a fact because he was first married before and had children. I told him, I know it’s not easy raising a baby that’s why I told him I just want to have at least one baby. Although being a first time mom won’t be easy but I know it’s fulfilling. Well, I guess with today’s advance technology and innovations there are a lot of ways to help mommies ease the burden and make them more comfortable in taking care of their babies. I remember when my brother was born, I help take care of him and oh it’s so tiring because when you have to carry him, you do it with your arms and at the end of the day your arms and shoulders are already in so much pain.

Well, today they created baby carriers that will help support arms and shoulders for ease and comfort to babies and mommies as well. If you are looking for stylish baby carriers Baby Sling has all the wide selections you need when it comes to baby slings, carriers and wraps. I check them online and I like the moby wrap which gives maximum support and comfort to mommies and babies. I’m surely going to get one of these when I have the baby.

Bigger tummy

2009-01-09T13:31:00.000-08:00

As weeks go by, I can tell that my tummy is getting bigger and bigger. Hubby keeps teasing me at how my tummy looks like right now. I gained weight too, right now I am at 98.2 lbs. I used to be less than 90 lbs before I get pregnant. I am at 14 weeks and 7 days of pregnancy today. Each week that passes by I am getting more and more excited. My next prenatal appointment will be on the 19th of this month and my OB-GYN said to take a VHS tape with us so he could record the baby and it's movement as he does abdominal ultrasound on me.

Here's how my tummy looked like when hubby took this photo during my 13 weeks or exactly 3 months of pregnancy.

Bathroom remodeling

2009-01-09T07:22:00.000-08:00

Remodeling the bathroom is not easy since hubby is not a professional when it comes to plumbing but as he started working on the project he had learned a lot and was able to figure things out when it comes to fixing things. I am learning the same way too, one thing I found out living here in the US is that you have to learn to do everything by yourself because it cost too much if you hire somebody to do things for you especially fixing things in the house like plumbing, lighting, and others. I’m glad that hubby loves fixing things in the house. He treats it like a project to do and he learns things easily and figures out things quickly.

So, we have a new toilet in the bathroom downstairs now. The next thing he will work on will be installing the bath tub, then painting the walls and putting new tiles on the floor. We also need to put on new lighting fixtures in the bathroom to really make it look good. I like the bath collection lights by george kovacs lighting which are available at farreys.com an online store where you can find all your lighting needs such as fine art lamps, forecast lighting and many more. Farrey’s has a wide selection of lighting fixtures in many different styles and brands to choose from in prices you can afford.

Busy on hubby's days' off

2009-01-09T06:13:00.001-08:00

Hubby had spent his four days off remodeling the bathroom downstairs. He is doing it by himself and me as her side kick. We are planning to install a bathtub just like what we have upstairs since it only has a shower. We also put a brand new toilet because it really needs one. This house that hubby bought has been built in the 1950's so everything is very old and needs to be replaced. If we could have the money, we would want the whole house remodel but for now we will just do it one at a time.
Though we haven't done putting up the bath tub yet but at least we already put the new toilet and it has been working great. The children has to go up stairs to take their showers for the meantime.

A year without watching TV

2009-01-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

It’s been a year that we disconnected our cable TV subscription. I have missed watching my favorite TV shows and since then I have never watched any local TV programs. Although, it wasn’t a big deal for me when hubby suggested if we could cut our cable subscriptions since we don’t watch TV most of the time especially that he works all day and even when he gets off from work he spends more time on his computer browsing the internet and watching funny clips at Youtube. I’m also not fond of watching TV and I only watch when hubby is around and like hubby I spend more time doing the internet than watching television. I knew a lot of Pinay friends who loved to watch soap operas and other TV shows.

Sometimes, I also thought about maybe it would be nice to have the cable back so I could watch my favorite TV shows again but maybe not with the same cable company that we subscribed before but it’s hard to decide which one’s to choose. I heard that My TV Options is a good website to start with to help you decide what TV options you would like to get the best features in your program preferences whether cable, direct tv or dish tv. I just check the site and tried to type in my zip code and it showed that Direct TV is the most suitable choice for my area and for my needs. Isn’t that cool? So, if you have a hard time choosing between cable, directtv or dish tv as your provider check My TV Options now!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T10:49:00.000-08:00

I can't believe 2008 has ended and today another year has begun. Wow! time flies by so fast. The month of January has always been a great month to me since year 2007 because this is the month that me and hubby got married and this is the month that I first came here in the U.S. It's going to be my two years of marriage and two years of being here with hubby. Things are doing great for me and hubby. 2008 has been a great year for me too, it's the year when I first got my regular driver's license, I was able to take my Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class for free and passed my CNA certification examination too and the best part that ever happened in 2008 was I got pregnant again and hoping to continue to have a successful pregnancy and delivery in July 2009.

Hubby and I are looking forward to have a great and successful 2009. Hoping that everything will turn out good and be a better year in all aspects of our marriage life. Have a wonderful and prosperous NEW YEAR Everyone!

We got some snow!

2008-12-14T12:54:00.000-08:00

I have been waiting for the snow to reach us since the mountains have been receiving a lot for more than a week now. Finally, last night we got some snow! I got more excited when hubby opened the door last night to let the dogs out to go potty and to my surprise snow were all over the ground. It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, how I love to the snow!

Photo of the front yard with snow.

Lexi (Golden Retriever) and Bandit ( Golden Retriever-Newfoundland Mix) were checking the snow. They also got excited when they see it was snowing.

Snow in the Grand Mesa

2008-12-03T12:53:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my birthday and hubby took me to drive around the Grand Mesa. It was a beautiful drive. There was snow all over the mountains and it looked so pretty. I love looking at the snow and the different kinds of pine trees covered with snow. We don't have any snow in the valley yet but the Grand Mesa has started receiving a lot since last Saturday.

Sharing you some pics we took during the drive we had yesterday.

Affordable Holiday Glass Frames from Zenni Optical

2008-11-21T14:52:00.000-08:00

Have you checked the popular online eyeglasses shop? If you haven’t better check it now since they sell a lot of fashionable and stylish eyeglasses and frames. You can get your $8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses at zennioptical.com. Check the photo below, isn’t it pretty? This is just one of the many Holiday Glass Frames from Zenni Optical which you can buy at a very affordable price. Perfect for the holiday season right?

I like cheesecake

2008-11-21T14:43:00.000-08:00

I have been eating cheesecake almost everyday since hubby bought one layer of it which is about 12 slices. I just love cheesecake and while I was eating earlier I just remember and asked myself if it's good for me to eat cheesecake since I am pregnant. So, I started searching for answers over the internet and found out that it is ok for pregnant women to eat cheesecake since one of the main ingredients of it is just cream cheese and it is cooked. I also found out that only unpasturized soft cheese which pregnant women should avoid.

Now, I have nothing to worry. I could eat all cheesecake I want.

Travel Tips: How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad

2008-11-21T09:47:00.000-08:00

I found this article very useful and informative if you are planning to travel abroad. Following these safety travel tips will help you keep safe and make your trip a memorable one. You can check more of these travel tips at www.alltraveltips.com.

How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad?

Do the research so you’ll know the particular risks you face.

Know the local laws and abide by them.

Register your whereabouts with the U.S. Embassy if you are staying longer than two weeks or are in a particularly dangerous area.

Dress conservatively and try to blend in. If you are in an area with groups of people hostile to the United States, and there are many, avoid clothing or other items that openly label you as a U.S. citizen. You might be safer if they think you are a Canadian.

Take care when choosing your hotel and transportation providers.

If you haven’t left your valuables at home, leave them in your hotel’s safe.

Don’t draw attention to yourself, avoid wearing flashy jewelry and don’t display large amounts of cash. Carry only enough cash to make it through the day and leave the rest in the hotel’s safe.

Avoid traveling alone.

Be careful about sharing your traveling plans with strangers.

Stick to the main roads and avoid taking shortcuts down narrow alleys and/or poorly lit streets.

Always be aware of what is going on around you.

Only use taxis, tours and other transportation services with official markings. Only select transportation from official pickup points at transportation hubs.

Be very careful if you are asked to sell or part with your personal items. Many countries have restrictions on items foreigners can sell or give away and you can get into serious trouble for violating those laws.

Never accept gifts or packages from unknown parties.

Don’t accept items from locals to carry out of the country and deliver or mail to someone they know.

Approach any "special deals" with caution, especially if you have to go off the beaten path to get them.

Know the laws about exchanging money. Only use official exchange facilities since this is another area that can get you into trouble fast.

Where can I find information on issues that will effect my safety while I’m traveling?
travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html - The U.S. State Department’s Travel Warning and Consular Information web page. This site contains detailed information on foreign countries’ entry requirements, safety, crime, medical facilities, traffic and aviation safety, customs, criminal penalties, and special issue information. It also includes contact information and web links to foreign Embassies and Consulate offices.

www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/ - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s country listing section of the CIA’s World Factbook web page. This site contains extremely detailed information on foreign countries. Much of this information would be useful to the business traveler, but it also includes information that would be helpful to the tourist.

How to avoid being the victim of a pickpocket?

Don’t travel in narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.
When possible, avoid having crowds of people surrounding you.
Carry a dummy wallet and put your money in your front pocket.
Place a rubber band around your wallet, it will make it much more difficult to remove from your pocket without your knowledge.
Carry your purse under your arm.
Carry your money under your clothes.

Freedom Debt Relief your way to financial freedom

2008-11-19T14:32:00.000-08:00

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Back to blogging

2008-11-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

It's been quiet awhile since I wrote a post on this blog. I was just too lazy these past days maybe because I feel nauseous most of the time and I feel that if I stayed too long infront of my PC I feel more nauseous and green. Thank God, I still don't have morning sickness at 7 weeks and 4 days of my pregnancy and I hope morning sickness won't get me. Today, I'm glad I was able to overcome my laziness and finally able to blog today. Things are doing well these past days while I'm gone in the blogosphere. Thanks for all the bloggers and friends who keep visiting my site. I will be visiting you in return.

Cartier Diamond

2008-11-13T14:49:00.001-08:00

Hubby and I just got home a little bit ago after running some errands. Time flies by so fast when we went to the mall to go to the DMV to have hubby’s new truck “Toyota Tundra” registered, I already saw Christmas decors hanging on the mall’s walls and ceilings which made me thought about the Christmas season and what Christmas present should I give for hubby and I also wonder what present will hubby give me this Christmas. Hmmm, maybe a watch would be nice. I came across on a website that sells luxury watches with genuine brands like Cartier, Gucci, Movado and many more. I checked on their cartier diamond watches for women and they are so pretty and was also impressed with their prices because most of them were up to 59% off. What a great deal isn’t it? If you haven’t thought yet on what to give your loved ones for Christmas present why not consider a luxury watch. I’m sure your loved ones would be so happy and so delighted to receive something special like the kind of watch shown below. If you want to find out more about the many styles and brands of genuine and 100% authentic luxury watches visit www.thewatchery.com and you will be able to find something that you will like as Christmas present at a very good deal.

Daylight Saving Time Change

2008-11-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

Photo by Associated Press

When does Daylight Saving Time change in the US?

According to wikianswer; Daylight saving time for North America (USA, Canada) will end at 2:00 am on November 2, 2008. Clocks are set back one hour, beginning standard time (which lasts until the Spring).

So friends don't forget to set your clock one hour back before go to bed tonight.

Treadmills Guide

2008-11-01T14:18:00.001-07:00

Hubby once thought about getting a treadmill for home use because he wants to lose weight and not only this I can also use it just to improve my physical fitness. We were looking around in the mall before but really have no idea what kind of treadmill is best to use. Now, I came across with Treadmills Guide that gives a lot of information about buying a treadmill. It also gives information about the advantages and disadvantages of the different treadmill brands and categorized according to their price range. If you are looking for an ordinary or a luxury treadmill check Treadmills Guide before buying one so you will be able to get the best treadmill that is out in the market today.