Ice Storm Remnants Make Us Busy...

A good size poplar tree knocked down from the last ice storm. DH wrestled out to cut the whole tree and make it as a firewood for the coming winter. Though energy content of this wood is lower but it is a little bit better than white pine (we don't burn white pine anyway) if use for wood burning. Quite a few trees knocked down in the woods so it would be fun cutting those and bringing it all down closer to our yard.


Stacking firewoods is an art in itself. Isn't it?

"150 Fun Songs For Kids" for $0.99 Album Download!

Wow! Here is an amazing offer we can't resist. On Easter Sunday (April 12, 2009) Amazon MP3 will offer an MP3 "Deal Of The Day" on the digital album 150 Fun Songs For Kids for only $0.99. This digital album sells for $9.49. That is a big savings. This is an amazing collection of children's favorites that is perfect for sing a long fun! A great collection to have in the car. Summer vacation is just around the corner and most of the time we travel by car and a collection of kid's music is great to have for an enjoyable ride. Children love music. My little girl can play for long hours just by herself as long as there is kid's music in the background. Music has the ability to comfort and soothe children. They often sing to themselves as a way to self-soothe. I use the children's song when she gets cranky. It really helps. Toddlers and preschoolers love rhymes and songs. They really enjoy listening to kids music, not only do they enjoy them, but it help them learn about numbers, letters and sounds. Music helps with making connections in the brain. I usually plays the "Clean Up" song after she is done playing. At least I don't have to repeatedly tell her to clean up. Once she hears the song it's time for her to do it. It helps for us moms so we can also have our time to relax.

Right Now Tag

Got this tag from my friend Mira. Thanks for this one my friend.


(The answers to the questions below must be based on "at this moment.")

1. Where is your cellphone => In my bag
2. Your hair => Shoulder length
3. Your father => He is in heaven now...(RIP tatay)
4. Your favorite thing => My jewelries, camera
5. Your dream last night => I didn't have a dream last night.
6. Your favorite drink => hot chocolate, Sunkist
7. Your dream goal => to work full time again
8. The room you are in => playroom
9.Your fear => death in the family
10. Where do you want to be in 6 years => Still in Mass.
11. Muffins => not much of a fan
12. One of your wish list items => To have a better economy
13. Where you grew up => Philippines
14. The last thing you did => Walked at the park with my littlegirl while she was riding a bike.
15. What are you wearing => jeans & sweater
16. Your TV => Sony Bravia
17. Your pets => Lara (our cat)
18. Your computer => HP
19. Your life => simple
20. Your mood => I'm in a good mood right now.
21. Missing someone => my siblings and their kids
22. Favorite store => Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Kohl's, Macy's BB&B
23. Your summer => no plans yet but we usually visit my FIL in upstate NY
24. Your favorite color => green & blue
25. When was the last time you laughed => today while walking with my littlegirl.
26. When was the last time you cried => Sorry, I can't remember.
27. Your favorite food => eggplant parmesan, seafoods
28. A place you would rather be right now => in our yard.

World Map On The Ceiling!

One Sunday morning at church, my little girl said, “Mom look, there is a world map on the ceiling!” and yes there were big patches of stains maybe from the damaged roof. We had a very snowy winter this year and a week long of power outage that might cause the problem. We also have a stain on our ceiling that we have to deal with. It is like a gigantic bowling pin. We contacted a roofer to check if there is a big damage on our roof. We hope there will be no problem on the roof itself since we just replaced the whole roof three years ago. When we have problem like this, we always seek the advice of the professional, in this case the roofer's expertise to avoid further damage in our property. It is good to have a complete investigation and adequate advice so we can get an appropriate solutions to the problem. Replacing roof can be a major expense and all of us are trying to avoid it. We have number of options when it comes to finding a qualified roofer. One of the best places to start your search is by asking family and friends. Find out if someone you know worked with the roofer before and if they were pleased with the results. Doing an online search for a qualified Salt Lake City roofer is also an alternative.

It's Merienda Time!

Yesterday I had an ample time to relax. I went out to do some yard work but it was windy and cold so I decided to have a haircut instead. After I got home I prepared a snack for my littlegirl since everytime she gets home from school she asks, "Mom, what can I have for a snack?" I think after long hours in school with just 15 minutes of recess kids get tired and hungry when they get home. I made banana fritters for her. I'm glad she liked it.

Kissimmee, Where The Fun Begins!

After the long winter and an ice storm that hit our area we really deserve to have a break. A place where we can experience a full sunshine, a great escape from the chilly New england weather. Since my little girl will be having a spring vacation soon it would be a great idea to check out and plan the perfect getaway that I've been dreaming about for a long time. The wonderful place in Florida that would satisfy my family's need. Kissimmee is a place perfect for the whole family knowing that we can make it everything we want it to be. I would love to try an exhilarating airboat ride across Lake Taho and have a lakeside picnic with my family. Of course visiting the theme parks and attractions would surely excites my little girl. Water parks are so much fun, so this will be the number one in our list of things to do. Kissimmee is the epicenter of fun in Central Florida, with an endless array of vacation attractions ranging from the pulse pounding to the simply extraordinary. Luckily, Kissimmee is giving away three weekend getaways (3 days/2 nights) for two; and two weeklong vacations for four. Drawings will be held on or around 4/1/09, 5/1/09 and 6/1/09. It seems that the best vacations are free in Kissimmee. See you there!

Neno's Award

Got this nice award from Pinaymama. Many thanks for giving me this award.


The aims of this award:

* As a dedication for those who love blogging activity and love to encourage friendship through blogging.
* To seek the reasons why we all love blogging!
* Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it
* Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
* Answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
* Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
* Don’t forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

Why do I love blogging.

Blogging is my way of relaxing. Aside from learning a lot from other blogs stories, I can still gain more friends and earning extra bucks while doing the thing I love is a big plus.

I am now passing this award to my co- bloggers who still don't have this award.

Make Home Remodeling Less Stressful

This is the time of the year where home owners start to think about home remodeling. Finding the right professional to handle a home improvement project can be tricky. We always want to make sure that we get a great job in a fair price. Home improvement ca be very stressful so finding the right person to do the job can ease the process. It is important to have a plan and determine your budget to see if the plan is financially feasible. Virginia Beach remodeling contractor have a very experienced carpenters that could make any home improvement job a smooth process. They specialize in complete kitchen remodeling, kitchen cabinet refacing and do any home improvement.
Not all contractors are reputable. Here are some tips-off to potential rip-offs:
*solicits door-to-door;
*offers you discounts for finding other customers;
*just happens to have materials left over from a previous job;
*only accepts cash payments;
*asks you to get the required building permits;
*does not list a business number in the local telephone directory;
*tells you your job will be a "demonstration;"
*pressures you for an immediate decision;
*offers exceptionally long guarantees;
*asks you to pay for the entire job up-front;
*suggests that you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows.
If you’re not careful, you could lose your home through a home improvement loan scam.

The Super Food

Popeye loves it, so does my little girl.

Spinach may be classified as a “super food” because it's packed to the brain with essential nutrients. Whether you choose a pre- packaged bag of spinach or a fresh bundle of leaves, you will reap the nutritional benefits of this delectable green. When making your purchase, select that is bright green in color with thin stems and leaves that are not wilted or spotted with yellow. Children may prefer baby spinach because the leaves are smaller and more tender than other forms of spinach. Eating spinach feeds a healthy body. It is a great source of calcium, folic acid, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Spinach also contains lutein, which is important for healthy eyes. If you're a vegetarian, it's important to note that spinach contains oxalic acids, which can block the absorption of calcium and iron. You can remedy this by pairing spinach with other foods high in vitamin C, such as orange juice.

Post Your Resume And Get Paid

Never in our wildest dream that the economic situation right now will be this bad. Everybody is so concerned about the job situations. Unemployment is getting higher and higher everyday and millions of people are out of work . That is really scary. For those people who are looking for a job there is a website where you can post resume and get paid for a $1 every time employers download your resume. In this economic times every penny counts. Also their website has a useful information on how to write a great resume. Good luck! Remember that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Just stay positive all the time.

Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town

It's Easter once again, my little girl is so excited because she can again wear her Easter bunny outfit. This year I will try to use vegetables and spices to color our eggs. I've seen a web site on how to dye eggs this way and I am getting so excited to try it. For sure it would be fun and my little girl would surely love it. We usually go to church on Easter morning and participate the egg hunting after. We are lucky that the church that we go to has an activity for kids after mass. At home she again do some egg hunting then eat our lunch at the restaurant. She loves to always wear costumes even when she is at home or with her friends. Playing dress up is always one of those things they do. I like seeing her with her disney character outfit running around the house playing make believe. Halloween Costumes is one of her favorites. She is already asking me when is she going to choose her costume. It is fun to shop around and choose costume each year. I've seen a website that has a lot of selections to choose from. Boys Halloween Costumes and even Adult Disney Costumes are so cute and interesting.

Mommy Moments- Special Day

Welcoming our precious little girl to the world was one of the most special day for us. She brought a new and special light to our lives on July 09, 2003

Another special day was when she was baptized. This day she became a christian. We chose two sets of godparents. (my sister in law, my brother, my friend, and my hubby's friend)