A New Family Tradition

Guest post of the week by Val Flores

Since my youngest kids are at the age where they are starting to know who Santa Claus is, I've made a new tradition in our home to watch Twas The Night Before Christmas. We have been doing it every year for the past 4 years on Christmas Eve. This gets my kids extremely excited about Christmas!

Every year, we watch Twas The Night Before Christmas on our satellite television from www.direct.tv/direct-tv-packages.html. The kids get bathed and put on their Christmas pajamas and grab a few cookies to watch the special. This special truly shows how a child feels the very night before Christmas before Santa arrives. You can watch your child watch this special with anticipation in their eyes hoping that Santa is on his way. I love watching the sparkle and wonder in their eyes when they watch this.

After the kids watch Twas The Night Before Christmas, it's not really all that hard to get the kids to go to bed. They usually run to their bedrooms as if they were running track. I recommend this special with two thumbs up. Your kids will feel the Christmas spirit and you will too if you're still a kid at heart. Twas The Night Before Christmas airs on various channels throughout the season and can be easy to miss so make sure to keep an eye out for it.

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Computer Games Addict

This week on Silly Monkey Stories:

A few weeks ago, my son was getting so into games on the computer. He always played with it since his dad introduced it to him. He loves to play the Diego and Dora the Explorer games before, but now he was playing with Chuggington trains games, Kailan, what else, oh the Word World too. He loves it and he could spend his whole day playing with computer games, but of course, I always not let him to.

So, one day, his dada was on the desktop computer, so he couldn't get into it. You know he knows how to turn on the computer now and click the Internet to open his games. One time, I went to excuse myself to go to the restroom when I came back, he was on my laptop already playing Word World. As a mom, I got so excited seeing him in front of it. He seemed like a little man...

While playing word world game online....Every time I get up to go either on the bathroom or get something to eat, he will run and sit on in front of the computer...see what a monkey he was! LOL!

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Meet Don Pepin

Last two weeks ago, we went to a buffet restaurant during our Christmas party with friends. At the restaurant, we find that other people celebrated their Christmas party as well at the restaurant. Some of them are exchanging their gifts already and I remember that one of the men meet don pepin cigar for the first time, I thought that was odd gift, but surprisingly, the old man who received it must be loving it because when he opened it, he exclaimed, "don pepin cigar? wow!" we all looked at him. He seemed overjoyed and his face which you can tell was quite very excited about it! Then, they started talking about it and asking if that what he likes or something. I thought well giving gifts is not merely for expensive stuff, it can be anything! What matters most is that the person who received the gift is happy and satisfied of what he or she got for Christmas.

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Mommy and Me on Christmas

This week on Mommy and Me...

Happy Holidays to those who celebrating it! How's your Christmas weekend? Ours was great. Last weekend of Christmas, my family and I decided to open gifts on Christmas Eve. It was fun since it was actually our first time seeing my son enjoying receiving gifts and opening them. Then, by next morning, we went to my mother in law’s house for Christmas day as well. Then, that’s where we started taking pictures.

Here are some of the photos we took during the event:

This is my family: my son Josh, my dear husband Joel and me with our new bundle of joy...

On this week, I was confirmed 14 weeks pregnant.

Our newest bundle of joy at 13 weeks!

It was fun! We had a great time receiving and giving gifts...That's what Christmas are for, right? Well, also to be with family and friends are a wonderful experience as well to celebrate during the holiday....

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Holiday Cards

Most of my friends had been missing to send out some holiday cards for their friends due to the fact that some of them had gone busy for these past few days due to errands and some parties. I thought if they only order some Christmas/holiday cards online, they might send those holiday cards on time.

Anyway, I found several online websites where you can order and send out your holiday cards on time. I would probably use this website next Christmas. I find their cards very unique and very affordable which makes the card for only $1. That was amazing! I can’t wait! I’m also going to share this to my family and friends, this is absolutely a value deals.
What more could you ask for? It is going to be the best holiday for you if you got this price for a holiday card. Don't you agree?

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3rd Month of Pregnacy

During the third month of my pregnancy, my baby’s bones begin to ossify or harden. My baby is already moving spontaneously and I saw it for the first time last week on my primary ultrasound appointment to confirmed my due date and if the baby was normal. But, of course, I usually can’t feel these movements for awhile yet, but after I saw those ultrasound pictures, I felt in love. My baby’s eyes are large and open. Eyelids will form later. External ears have formed.

External genitalia begin to differentiate, though it’s still very difficult to tell whether my baby is a girl or a boy without genetic screening. My baby moves from being an embryo to the fetal period, now called a fetus. She or he also loses their tail! Wow!

My baby’s head is the biggest part of their body. It is about 1/2 the size of the rest of the body. While the head is large, the brain’s structure is similar to what it will be at birth. She weighs about 14 grams and is approximately 3.54 inches in total length. By the end of this month I should be able to hear my baby’s heart beat with a Doppler.And, it is going to be two weeks from now, I will have my other OB appointment again with my doctor. I can't wait! Getting so excited here!

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Christmas Gift for Dad

A few weeks ago, my father in law told us that he will be coming here in Michigan and stay with us after Christmas. We were so excited about it and since it was after Christmas to have a Christmas party with him, we thought we might want to get something for him this time. Since we didn’t get him anything because of the tight budget, but we were thinking of maybe a brand new robe for men. I found some Egyptian cotton robes online, I thought it might be a good idea to just get this one for him. I told my husband about it and he agreed.

Now, I’m thinking of getting a robe for Christmas, but I thought we might need to get him some cotton ones or lightweight cotton type of material because he was living in a warmer state in the US. So, we were going out again to go for some shopping adventure.

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Second Month Pregnancy

Baby's Growth

Two Month Fetus

In this second month of life, my baby continues to develop internal organs and other major structures of the body. By the end of the eighth week, all the organs are present. There is also continued growth and development of the brain and spinal column.

The arms and legs begin as small buds off the body, and during this second month they begin to lengthen. At the end of the arms and legs, tiny finger and toe buds begin to form. Even at this early stage, my baby already has individual fingerprints.

My baby's eyes and ears are beginning to form, although she will not be able to see or hear until later. If I could see into her gums I would find that tooth buds are beginning to appear.

At the end of the eighth week my baby will be around 1 inch long and weigh 0.1 oz. ahh....

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W is for Wishes for Christmas

Since it's almost two days to go before Christmas, let me make it the opportunity to greet everyone here, bloggers and readers to have a wonderful Christmas and prosperous new Year ahead! This is the perfect day where we can wish something special for ourselves, for the one we love and for the people who are closed to our hearts.

Christmas wish is the ideal way to pray for love and peace for all. Wishes can be given to anyone, whether you know a person or not. It is the way to share your feelings and happiness with all those whom you come across on this sacred occasion. You never know; you might make a lonely person smile because of your Christmas wish. The idea of Christmas wishes can go a long way in maintaining relationships and creating a bond that can only become stronger with time. Christmas wishes come in many different forms but have one single essence - To spread peace and happiness on this sacred occasion.

So this time around, I wanted to greet everyone!

* Wish you a Merry Christmas and may this festival bring abundant joy and happiness in your life!
* May this Christmas be so special that you never ever feel lonely again and be surrounded by loved ones throughout!
* You are special, you are unique; may your Christmas be also as special and unique as you are! Merry Christmas!
* Here's wishing you all the joys of the season. Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!
* May joy and happiness snow on you, may the bells jingle for you and may Santa be extra good to you! Merry Christmas!
* May this Christmas be bright and cheerful and may the New Year begin on a prosperous note!
* Love, Peace and Joy came down on earth on Christmas day to make you happy and cheerful. May Christmas spread cheer in your lives!
* Sending the warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas!
* May all your days be merry and bright and may your Christmas be white! Merry Christmas!
* It is that time of the year again, when you are thankful for everything merry and bright. May this Christmas be a delight! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
* May Christ bless you with all the happiness and success you deserve! Merry Xmas!
* I am dreaming of white Christmas, with every Christmas card I write, May your days be merry and bright, and May all your Christmases be white. Merry Christmas.
* May your world be filled with warmth and good cheer this Holy season, and throughout the year! Wish your Christmas be filled with peace and love. Merry Xmas.
* May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
* Chritmas ka yeh pyara tyohaar jeevan mein laye khushiyan apaar, santa clause aaye aapke dwar, subhkamna hamari kare sweekar. Merry Christmas.

What more could you ask for??

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First Month of Pregnancy

When I found out I was pregnant, it made me realized how amazing journey I would be in for the next couple months. Every pregnancy is different and I find it very challenging and exciting. While we often talk about it lasting for nine months, pregnancy is generally measured by weeks, lasting 40 weeks or 266 days from conception. Each month brings unique changes for my baby’s growth and development.

As a mom, I find it very enjoyable to share some updates and news about how my baby doing.

After the sperm and egg combined, my newly created baby began a process of cell division that could rightly be called "explosive." In these first four weeks, before some women even realize they are pregnant, my baby has begun to develop everything it needs to survive until birth. The fertilized egg will create my baby, the placenta, the amniotic sac and the amniotic fluid.

The creation of my baby begins before she is even attached to my uterine lining. As the egg divides and grows, cells begin to be specialized. Approximately 10 days after fertilization, my baby implants in the uterus. The lungs, heart and spinal cord begin to form. By the third week of life my baby 's heart is already pumping blood on its own.

By the end of the fourth week my baby is less than .03 oz, and is approximately 1/8 of an inch long. This is getting so exciting for me...I didn't even know yet here that I was pregnant until next month...

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Mommy Moments: A Perfect Christmas

It's been a while since I made my last post for Mommy Moments and now I'm so glad I'm back. Finally, I have the power and willingness to update all of my blogs today, since I was so behind now with everything. I felt so sad about it, but hopefully I could catch up.

Anyway, this week on Mommy Moments is all about the Perfect Christmas. Maybe, this is our perfect Christmas because of the new addition of our family. About last month, we found out that I was pregnant and now we're so excited about it. Since this is our last Christmas to have one kiddo in the house, we're thinking this is the most memorable Christmas for all of us.

For the next couple months, we're going to have another human being in the house and that would change a lot! Then, maybe next Christmas would be the most perfect one! Oh well...

This time around, we're going to spend it with my husband's family. I missed being at home and celebrate the traditional Filipino Christmas Noche Buena, but I'm hoping it will happen soon, two years from now. I'm counting to that...

Anyway, two days to go and maybe one day more to go on some countries, so to celebrate the season! Happy Holiday everyone!

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Join now! Share your Wicked Moments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Toms of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine.

Some people were indeed very curious about their healthy diet. Therefore, a lot of them choose to buy and eat food produced by natural and organic factors because for them it could help especially when aging. Sometimes, due to the awareness of living a healthy lifestyle, some people chooses to just use natural products to ensure safety from food to personal hygiene needs such as toothpaste and mouthwash.  For me, I wasn’t really into organic stuff, but I can use natural products made with natural ingredients like Tom’s mouthwash.

 

Let me tell you a story. I’ve been using mouthwash for a long time, some of them really seemed work, but at the same burnt your mouth. It was a nightmare when I always had to use the same mouthwash and got the same burn all over again. I thought I might need something good and yet won’t burn my lips, my gums, the side of my mouth, and even my tongue.  I never paid for a mouthwash to burn my mouth. You know what I mean.

Good thing I heard about Tom's Of Maine, one of the leading company that sell a wide selection of products include toothpaste and mouthwash. It was being introduced by my sister. I’m so glad she did.

 

Therefore, I had a chance now to share my wicked moments because of this. If you have some wicked moments as well, don’t hesitate to share your Wicked Fresh moments for a chance to win Wicked Fresh!™ Prizes at That's Wicked Fresh contest page. Also, don’t forget to join Tom’s of Maine on Facebook for latest news and information and/or follow us on Twitter @TomsofMaine.

 

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Shop for the best Holiday Gifts

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine.

Still shopping for the holiday gifts? Not too late yet. A lot of stores for these past few days had been opening early and late, therefore, you still have the chance to grab some of those special gifts for that special someone in your life. One of the best stores to shop for special holiday gifts is at Pier 1 Imports.  Why? Well, I was just actually at the Pier 1 store last week with my husband.  It was my first time actually to go to a store, other than shopping at Pier 1 Imports online.  Trust me, that store was amazing! There are a lot of selection to choose from candle and fragrance, dining essentials, home accents and décor, furniture, and even home textiles. This is the place where I found these cute beaded jingle coasters.  I’m so happy because this is absolutely perfect for wacky holiday gifts that I’m going to this Sunday.

 

Anyway, if you haven’t done shopping yet, let Pier 1 help you. Also, don’t forget to help out and donate some of your children’s unwanted toys for Toys for Tots which can be donated at any Pier 1 store through the whole month of November and December. You can also donate monies at the register. You can also help out by liking Pier 1 on Facebook because they will donate $1 on every person who liked them on Facebook. Spread the word as well!

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V is for Vitamins

On ABC Wednesday is V. V for me is Vitamins.

It's been two months now that I've been sharing about my pregnancy. I through all ups and downs of pregnancy and so far, everything was good now. I'm done with my morning sickness (finally! Thank God) and one thing I'm quite so into right now was having nausea for once in awhile and for being bloated all the time which I hated the most!

Well, despite the fact that I'm still experiencing such an ordeal on this second pregnancy of mine. I also have another problem, taking prenatal vitamins! I hate prenatal vitamins because it has some after smell and taste. I posted about it on my Face book which most people are lurking around these days. Surprisingly, a lot of my friends shared some thoughts and one of them actually shared about these new vitamins in a soft gel form. I was thrilled about it.

Anyway, I asked my OB about it and she indeed recommends it to me. I haven't had a chance to get my prescription yet. I was excited about it, maybe this one will work for me. Actually, I was thinking of just taking two children's Flintstones chewable vitamins a day instead of prenatal vitamins.

If you have known something, share it to me! Love to hear it!

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Personalized Ornaments

Last few days ago, I was browsing my friend’s photos on Facebook when suddenly I found some Personal Creations christmas ornament sets that they put on their Christmas tree. It was so special since she put and actually made the ornaments by themselves in speaking of painting it and personalizing it. The ornaments are all about her daughters as a first time big sister and for her youngest daughter’s first Christmas. It was so cute. I can’t help it not to make a comment and how sweet it is!

So, I went online today to look for some personalized ornaments and I found some of them. I was thinking of maybe I can do this next year. I could order a big brother for my son and for my second baby’s first Christmas. It would be very special for us.

Before that, I was so excited about this ornament I found online, it was so cute! It’s called expectant couple! I was so thrilled and wanted to have it right now! Too bad they don’t have a pregnant woman with a black hair. Well, I could get a brunette one! See, everything has its own way.

There a lot of things you can find on this online store for personalized ornaments, you will absolutely love this website too. Check it out for yourself!

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Josh on his Well Child Check Up

Since my son turned a year old, he started getting his well-child exam every 6 months and until he turned two that's where the doctor recommends an annual well-child examination. Then, I made an appointment again for him. Yesterday, we had the appointment everything was checked. We had his CBC checked as well for a lead testing. Then, he his weighed and height check then his temperature. Everything was good and I’m glad everything went well. His height is in average for 3 feet and 3 inches, he weighed average as well for 35 pounds. Then, his temperature was 97F which is normal. Then, he has his ears and mouth checked which turned out fine.

Anyway, my son will be 4 years old next month and I’m quite so excited about it. He’s not going to be my baby boy for a long time. Sooner or later he will be getting so big and will explore new things on his own. Soon, he will start going to school and I’m also excited about it as well.

My observation with my son as a three year old, he started to express his own wants and needs. What he doesn’t want or need. He eventually can focus on things he was doing despite distraction around him. He can also recognize, name and sing their favorite songs as well especially on his favorite shows such as Blue’s Clues, Word World, Super Why and Dora and Diego series. My son loves dramatic play, and will sometimes get so involved in his imagined scenarios that they continue his roles even after the play stops. It was funny sometimes, but I’ve been there. I know. He can communicate in simple sentences and are refining his use of grammar like mentioning a toy with plural toys, something like that.

Well, as the time went by he was still continue to explore and learning new things. Plus, he loves to play computer games as well. Though, I limit his play, I always make sure he has the balance he need. He was indeed handful sometimes. So I need some extra hand as well. I’m quite ready now!

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Winter Boots for my Man!

Last Monday was indeed an official day here in Michigan for a snowy day! At that time, we took our winter boots out of the closet so that we can wear them in the snow. My husband has been using his winter boots for quite a long time now and I thought he in fact needs a new pair of winter winter boots. I still remember when we got his old winter boots; it was about two years ago when he was still working on his old job. Since then he never had gotten a new boots for the winter. I felt so bad about it, since I already bought two winter boots for the past years and never got one for him.

Now, I’m thinking of getting him a leather boots for either Christmas or for our wedding anniversary. My husband was quite specific when it comes on shoes. He got a Dr. Marten shoes about a year ago and it was indeed costs a lot of money. Although, it was costly, it lasted forever. The shoes were still the same as the first time we bought it. I was surprised! I thought he might want a Dr. Marten winter boots this time.

So, I went online and I found tons of Dr. Marten winter boots. He will absolutely love the boots in ankle style. I found some boots that he might like online and I thought of getting them on or before our wedding anniversary. The Dr. Marten 1460 looks good, great for casual and play time (sledding or skiing). I also find Dr. Marten’s Nathan 5 Eye Chukka boots looks durable and made with good quality leather. Well, I really like the last one. Too bad it wasn’t available yet, but I’m crossing my finger that it will soon be available. I really like the boots and maybe will go to the local store nearby as well to check out some winter boots for my dear husband.

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Mommy and Me on Xmas Party

Last two weeks ago, we went to my husband's work Christmas party for the very first time. It was indeed just a small party that only involved the people that only work on my husband's division. We had a blast meeting new people while my son was being a good boy the whole time. It was about two weeks ago, but I was so lazy to put my entry for Mommy and Me, so pardon me. I just can't help and it wasn't me. It was my pregnancy dilemma.

Anyway, before we went to the party. I took a shot of me and my son. After I took the photo, I noticed that my son was more matured now than before. He's getting so big and soon he will be 4 years old. I can't believe how time went by so fast!

Actually, we went to his doctor's appointment yesterday and he's getting so big now! He weighed about 35 pounds and 3 feet 3 inches tall! He's not my baby boy anymore! Therefore, in every step of the way, I always make sure I took a picture with him because he will not be like this for long time...

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Payday Loans for the Perfect Holiday!

Yesterday, we were driving all the way to my sister in law’s house for a birthday party when I realized that I was craving for some French fries, so we stopped at one of the fast food chain and grab some fries. Then, after a while, we headed to my sister in law’s which on the way, I found several payday loans shops. I thought payday loans were just online but I was wrong, from payday loans online to local payday loans. I thought accessing your own money is just so easy. You can do it online or even just drop by at any payday loans in your area. No wonder a lot of people still celebrating Christmas despite the fact that our economy was not working so well this year.

Anyway, a lot of payday loans also offered instant payday loans which means you can get your money instantly without delay, without waiting for few days. When you waited for your salary after two weeks, you can get your money by the time you need it. Perfect for due bills and rent. No wonder a lot of people relied on payday loans.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit your local payday loans today or visit online for payday loans no faxing guarantee services. Payday Loans is getting so wonderful this time of season. It’s time for the perfect Holiday!

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Holiday Music

On Friday5:

1. What’s your favorite holiday album?
=I like the Veggie Tales Christmas album. If you had a chance you can download them for free at Amazon. I was so into freebies and so glad I got them for free. They're just so funny and jolly, if you hear them you will definitely enjoy Christmas season.

2. What song’s lyrics, title, or theme best expresses the positive aspects of your general mood at this time of year?
=Well, thankfulness is  the best theme for me this season. I think I will put a song, Be Thankful that best expresses my mood for it.

3. What song’s lyrics, title, or theme best expresses the not-so-positive aspects of your general mood at this time of year?
=I would consider STILL by hillsong with this not so positive aspects because sometimes life was so cruel and hard to accomplish with, but I would be Still and just let it go and enjoy life to the fullest as much as possible.

4. What’s your favorite song about a non-December holiday?
=I like the Silent Night song. It doesn't say any word about Christmas but it describe the holiday and its importance.

5. What holiday song makes you want to cover your ears and flee?
=Well, I don't have in mind, but I think rock Christmas songs. I hate rock music! So loud!

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Payday Loans

Sometimes, there are circumstances in life that we can’t stop such as life’s emergencies. Therefore, it is always important to have savings, just in case, medical emergencies or unwanted circumstances might occur. However, not a lot of people have savings account, if they go to work, make money, then they wait two weeks before they get paid. What if they need their money right now? And so, payday loans is here to help these people out. If you haven’t done payday loans before, you can find more information about how to obtain services online.

As for me, if I have job, I would definitely use payday loans in order to get the money/wage without waiting for two weeks. It was a very convenient ways specifically for those people who need an immediate financial aid. I wish this service is available to the Philippines because on some cases, sometimes people over there have to pawn their jewelries in order to get money for emergency purposes which are sometimes not so safe. Unlike, pay day loans, it’s your own money, all you need to do is get it in advance without any collateral, but for minimal fee which is not so bad at all.

Therefore, if you need to get your money now, in case for emergency or for payment on bills, then visit online for more information on how to get payday loans service in your area. It is so easy to use, if you have a bank account, a job, then you’re qualified to get your money on time. Sometimes a lot of payday loans services approved application at less than no time. So, what are you waiting for? Visit or check online now for information about payday loans in your area. It is your money, get it when you need it!

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Literally Figurative

On Friday 5:

1. Do you prefer to be in the driver’s seat or in the co-pilot’s chair, literally and figuratively?
=Well, it depends. But, I don't drive anymore, so I think I will only sit at the co-pilot's chair, instead.

2. Do you have a lot of baggage, literally and figuratively?
=Well, nope. I don't. I only have a baggage for myself, for my husband and for my son. I usually use one big baggage for all of us whenever we went traveling.

3. How much junk have you got in the trunk, literally and figuratively?
=LOL! This is funny! Well, the last time I checked on the trunk, we still have the clothing that we supposed to give as a donation.  I don't know my husband always forgot about it. We also have the comforter that need to be wash at the laundry shop. I don't know when we can make it, we always forgot about it. I think I need to remind ourselves.

4. At celebrations where people are drinking, are you more likely to be literally or figuratively drunk as a skunk?
=No. I don't drink at all.

5. What’s something you enjoy that’s literally cheesy, and what’s something you enjoy that’s figuratively cheesy?
=Well, I don't know..I don't have something in mind right now....

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Caffeine: Bad for your Health

A few months ago, I remember that my husband promised to himself that he won’t longer drink pop soda or coffee. But, as the days went by, he always have a cup of coffee. His reason is it gives him headache if he won’t drink coffee for the day or pop. I thought it might be the idea of psychology which only on his mind. I don’t know and I’m not sure, but I was quite concerned about it. If he gets a headache if he will not drink coffee or a pop soda, then his body was addicted to caffeine. I think this is not a good observation. I told him; maybe he needs to do something about it. Since being addicted to caffeine can cause dehydration that might lead to headache or unwanted illness. He was indeed did something to it. At the same time, he was also working out and as well minimizing his consumption on caffeine.

Now, I was quite thinking about what to do for the sake of my health as well. I also stopped drinking pop soda and watching over my weight. Since I was pregnant, I can’t able to take effective diet pills, so I have to just do a healthy diet plan and maybe some exercise for pregnant women. Then, after I give birth, maybe I can do weight loss pills then. Well, I just can’t wait to get my old body back soon.

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U is for Udon

ABC Wednesday is U. U means Udon Noodles.

According to Notecook,

Udon is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle in Japan. The name has been localized into "udong" which is now sold in markets in the Southern Philippine City of Davao. It is derived from a traditional Japanese noodle preparation. The residents of Davao picked up the dish during the Second World War when the Japanese occupied the city.

It's been days now that I've been craving for this Japanese noodle recipe. I wanted to go to one of my favorite restaurant, but they costs a lot of money. I wish I could buy some udon noodles and just make it myself. So I searched and searched online to find the perfect recipe, and I guess I found one, but not so sure if it's the right one I wanted to. 

Here is a recipe for a tasty udon (udong) noodle dish. This particular udong dish was created by Lorena Espinosa who has a friend from Davao who introduced the noodles to her. Now, she shares this recipe here. I hope you enjoy this Japanese-Filipino fusion dish. Let’s cook!

Ingredients for the meatballs
1/4 kg of ground pork
1 onion bulb (finely diced)
garlic; 5 cloves (finely diced)
1 egg (beaten)
1 small carrot (finely diced)
ground pepper
salt
cooking oil
Ingredients for the noodle soup
fried meatballs
garlic; 6 cloves (crushed)
onion bulb (finely chopped)
1/8 kg udong noodles
malunggay leaves (Moringa oleifera)
salt
pepper

I was looking forward to make one sometime soon since I've been craving for it. I can't wait for the Christmas party that we were going to attend two weeks from now at Fuji Japanese Restaurant since they have Udon there as one of their entree. I can't wait! This is what pregnancy is for! Crave as you want and get it! LOL! Oh well...

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Cheapest Insurance

Last few days ago, my husband and I were looking for the best insurance quote we could find online. I think we spent about five hours doing so. We have tried the entire insurance company provider and compare those prices, yet we still couldn’t get the exact rate which for some reason, we needed my husband’s driving record to obtain an exact rate.

So, yesterday, we went to DMV to get his driving record. Then, when we came home, he went online right away to get the best car insurance quote online. We found one and we’re so thankful about it. We saved about $60 compare to our old insurance policy. I thought this is what I was talking about. I think it is important to spent more time looking for the best insurance, either for health, dental, house, rental, life, etc., because at the end you will find the best and right one for you. You only need more time and patience to do so.

Now, we’re thankful we can save money. I hope we can save even more on our other insurances as well.

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Eclipse in Blu-ray

It’s been two years now since we have our blu-ray disc player and since then we enjoyed a lot of blu-ray disc movies. As a matter of fact, I only have one movie that I love to have in blu ray, my all time favorite movie series, The Twilight Saga. At first movie, I bought the DVD copy because blu-ray wasn’t being introduced yet during those time, or maybe not as famous yet. Then, we don’t have a blu-ray disc player yet, so I bought the DVD instead. Then, last year, New Moon was out so I bought my first blu ray copy.

Now, I’m looking forward to get a new copy of the movie Eclipse in blu ray. I was so excited about buying a copy, but wasn’t so sure if I will get a copy on time because of money was so tight. I was hoping that I could get it instead as a Christmas gift. Well, I’m hoping that someone will give it to me, but if not, then I need to save some money for it.

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Friday Fill-Ins for Dec 3rd

On Friday Fill-ins:

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So...here we go plus some games to play!

1. The best thing about a birthday celebration is to receive gifts and sing a birthday song plus some cakes and ice cream, moreover, a new celebration for another year.

2. Birthdays are ways to reminisce the passage of time.

3. I went shopping recently and the most interesting thing I bought was a gift for my son.

4. My child's game was more on interactive thingy, therefore, the gift I bought for him for Christmas was a the perfect idea.

5. The reason is I love him so much and he is the best thing that ever happened to me, therefore, he deserved to get good gifts.

6. Other state already experienced snow and cold.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to do some blogging tasks and some household tasks as well, tomorrow my plans include getting ready for a Christmas party at my husband's work and at my friend's party and Sunday, I want to just stay home and relax!

AND/OR

1. HYAMLC: means Have Yourself a merry little Christmas....
2. TFNTADS: means
3. GRYMGLNYD: means God rest ye merry, gentlemen...Let nothing you dismay
4. ICUAMC: means It came upon the midnight clear
5. SNHNAICAIB: means Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright
6. OTFDOCMTLGTM: means
7. DTHWBOHFLLLLLLLL: This one was so easy! LOL! When I saw the LLLLLLL it reminds me of the song: Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
8. YBWOYBNC: means
9. JTTWTLHC: means Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
ghmkhj

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My Obsession with Candy Canes

Written by my friend Betty Walls

Candy canes are my favorite holiday candy. Most of them don't leave a bad taste in my mouth like certain other candies, and I love that they come in different flavors. When I was a kid, my favorite candy canes were the green and white mint canes. Recently, I've discovered that Starburst makes a fruity variety that tastes even better than the ones I loved before. Last week, I also tried the Sweetarts and Jolly Rancher candy canes. I've always loved Sweetarts and Jolly Ranchers, so I was super excited about finding them as candy cane flavors. They are delicious, though the Sweetarts leave a sour taste in my mouth. I saw an ad for candy canes on my Direct Star TV last week, and I've been looking into the different flavors since then. Here are the other ones I plan to try this season:

--Lifesaver
--Mint Chocolate
--Egg nog
--Cherry
--Spree

I'm obsessed with candy canes. I buy dozens of them each holiday season. I always put them in my kids' stockings, and I even use them as ornaments on the mini Christmas tree in our kitchen.

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ABC Wednesday is T is Tiredness

On ABC Wednesday is T. T means Tiredness.

Why Tiredness, it is because this is what I felt today!It's been almost 12 weeks now that I'm on my second pregnancy. It was a tough times because I never experienced such a fatigue situation on my previous pregnancy. I still remember when I always got tired all of a sudden without reason at all. I bet a lot of men can't able to relate this, but bear with me. Well, tiredness was tiring! No one knows for sure what causes early pregnancy fatigue, but it's possible that rapidly increasing levels of the hormone progesterone are contributing to my sleepiness.

I've been reading a lot of things how to cure and make the feeling more comfortable. Some articles said that I should start to feel more energetic once I hit my second trimester, although fatigue usually returns late in pregnancy when I'm carrying around a lot more weight and some of the common discomforts of pregnancy make it more difficult for me to get a good night's sleep. I hate that time when it's almost time to puff out.

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