Wednesday, December 28, 2011

A New Discovery


Each Christmas vacation, my brothers-in-law come to visit. Last year, we went to the beach. Last May, we went to Alaminos. This time around, instead of the promised return to Manila Hotel, (my kids just like the bathtub), we were planning to go to Zoobic. Hubby had his field trip there a few months back so we thought it was time to bring the kids to the zoo.
The original plan was to go visit Zoobic Safari and Subic Ocean Adventure. While doing research, I changed my mind about it. I thought that Subic would tire the kids out even before they arrive even if we pass through SCTEX. Plus during my research of Zoobic, I found out about a different zoo which is nearer and perhaps more kid-friendly. I discovered Zoocobia and Paradise Ranch!
Paradise Ranch and Zoocobia became my first choice of alternative as places to visit. Included in the plan was a visit to Nayong Pilipino and El Kabayo but our real purpose was Zoocobia and if we could visit the other places that would be great too.
Zoocobia as my kids termed it, is a petting zoo. They got opportunities of close encounters with goats, birds,  a bearcat and other animals. They got to feed the goats with milk in baby bottles. They tried to feed lovebirds with birdseed but got scared and a little hurt by the claws of the birds that they ran screaming out of the bird cage. 
We got to Zoocobia first. The first thing we did was had lunch. We reached the place at 11 am. We left our house around 7:30. We had lunch at the restaurant in Zoocobia, and the food was great! Even my kids love the Breaded Chicken Fillet! They love breading, so that was my choice. For the guys in the photo, I chose the grilled pork chop. For my mom and I, we had breaded fish fillet which was served with a garden salad dressed with mustard and yummy potato fries. We ordered extra rice since it wasn't provided with the meal. The lunch was cheap, filling, and tasted great. My kids want to eat there everyday, so they tell me.
After lunch, we started the tour. A tour guide named Resty was our guide for our stay. We were told that we could watch a live animal show when we finished our tour. We got to see ostriches, an alpaca, Wagyu cow, greyhound dogs, love birds, owls, snakes, my kids enjoyed seeing a miniature horse and a Shetland horse.


1st photo at Zoocobia! We ate first before touring the place.


Horseback riding at Zoocobia




My Performing Kids with the Amazing Disney and the dog trainer.


Best of all , my kids loved being part of the show when they volunteered to help the dog do his tricks. In the photo above, my kids held the hoops as the dog jumped through each hoop. Then they held the hoop closer together so the dog could jump 2 hoops in a single jump.

I highly recommend that you visit Zoocobia if you want your kids to appreciate the animals.  Watch out for my next post where I talk about Paradise Ranch.

As for their rates, we got the P375, Paradise Ranch and Zoocobia tour. 

Saturday, December 17, 2011

The Year That Was

This is the year when:


  • Both of my kids started attending big school, my former alma mater. Amazingly tiring yet amazingly rewarding since both of them seemed to enjoy it. It was a big trial for all of us, but the kids managed beautifully after a rocky month.
  • We were able to go to a trip outside our city with the whole family. The fabulous thing about is that we got to attend a beautiful wedding and stayed at no less than Manila Hotel.
  • I got to go out and have a little social life.
  • I was going to start a business but was not able to push through.
  • God blessed me by making me pregnant with my 3rd child.
  • I won some contests on the web and also went on hiatus in the blogging world.
  • I discovered DAs and found opportunities to earn money online
  • I got scammed via paypal to gcash exchange
  • I decided that when I have enough money I will do paypal to gcash exchange as a legitimate seller.
  • I took advantage of the free shipping courtesy of multiply!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

LTINS: Dear Santa edition

Letters That I'll Never Send

Dear Santa,

         I've been good this year, yet someone scammed me from my future Christmas gift to hubby. Can i get a job? Anything online? Well, somehow it doesn't really matter what you give me this year. I just hope my kids are gonna be happy. As people say, Christmas is for the kids, and kids at heart. I belong to the latter. So does my hubby. I still haven't found anything nice for my mom and she deserves to have something nice. I only have a couple of nieces and nephews that are on my list but if I can't provide, would you provide them with gifts?

         I hope that next year will be better and that I'll be more prepared. Christmas should come everyday but then you'd be so tired. So never mind. We have no chimney so try the windows instead. I am not sure if my kids will be leaving milk and cookies for you, we only have man made milk. My kids are allergic to cow's milk. Take care Santa. Hope to find lots of stuff under the tree this year for the kids.


Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Found one!

I found an obscure giveaway! Wait, let me rephrase that! An obscure giveaway found me! The pretty giveaway host left a message through my contact form and lo and behold! Here I am inviting you to join as well. Mechanics are pretty basic and simple, plus lovely prizes of course. So I invite every one of you to join. The more the merrier, and spread the word.

Join: Space, Enter: Bee's First Giveaway!

The prize:
50ml Human Nature All Natural Spray sanitizer, Human Nature Natural Strengthening
Shampoo, Human Nature Moisturizing Conditioner with Ellana Oatmeal Soap, Ellana Mineral-Tinted
Lipgloss in Taffy, Human Nature Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Orchid &  Human Nature Lip Balm in Peppermint



Contest ends on December 25, 12 noon. Hurry and join now!




When in London...

I am a Harry Potter fan. I signed up for Pottermore. I would love to visit London someday. I have relatives and a classmate there. It must be very interesting. It would be a dream come true to tour the castles, Westminster Abbey where Prince William married Kate Middleton. That would be very amazing!


I wonder how it would be to live in Top London loft conversions. I think lofts are great living spaces. New York residences are also defined as lofts. I think my cousins live in lofts. I wonder whether they belong to  Middlesex loft-conversion group .


There's a lot of history in London. I just think about Philippa Gregor's novels and instantly I am curious as to how the places described and how does the lineage of the Tudors live on.


I would like to see Big Ben. I also wouldn't want to miss visiting Oxford as it is  the most mentioned school in movies. I'm also curious about flea markets. What great finds would I uncover there? There are a lot of places that are certainly worth a first and second look. I wonder if it would be difficult to go there. 


London is also the setting in my head for Arthurian Legends. King Arthur, Merlin, Knights of the Round Table. These are just a few of the things that fill my head when I think of London. What about you?

Friday, December 9, 2011

Joining All Glammed Up Christmas Giveaway!




The Prize:
> Bath and Body Works Signature Collection: Japanese Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
> Bath and Body Works Signature Collection: Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
> Bath and Body Works Signature Collection: Japanese Cherry Blossom Bubble Bath





For details on joining, please click the photo above!

The contest ends on December 31. Just in time to usher in the New Year!

I am joining Gagay's Page Rank & Birthday Thanksgiving!

Better late than never! My blogging suddenly restarts as I find inspiration in joining contests where I have nothing to lose and hopefully something to gain. If not for me, then for my kids of course!

Hello!

I am inviting all of you to join Gagay's PageRank & Birthday Thanksgiving Giveaway!

The giveaway would not have been possible without these sponsors:
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Of course,I shouldn't fail to mention the prizes!!!


  • 10 Page Rank Shirts
  • A total of $360 PayPal cash
    • 1 winner – $100
    • 2 winners – $50 each
    • 4 winners – $25 each
    • 4 winners – $15 each
  • 5 1-year Domain Hosting



I could sure use, any of those prizes!!!

What are you waiting for? Join now by clicking the button above or at my sidebar.
Thursday, December 8, 2011

I miss small giveaways

I miss winning. Discovering small, obscure and little known giveaways make for a bigger chance in winning. So I miss them. I'm in panic mode as Monday approaches, it is my son's 4th birthday. My kids aren't lucky on their birthdays. I usually have less and less budget for their parties at school. I'm just glad that I was able to buy some gifts for them which is reserved for Christmas.

I found some at Multiply and Multiply is currently having a promo of free shipping for items bought that are worth 400 Ph. Pesos and up! I think that's a great deal! I got them some fun toys. I just wish I had earned a lot more from blogging to be able to buy them better gifts. Perhaps, next year will be better.

I hated the fact that I got scammed. My mistake. Big mistake. I am never going to do paypal to gcash exchange ever. Maybe when I'm rich I'll do that business. I want to do a legitimate online business. Maybe I'll enter the world of money conversion, since I needed to do it, maybe others need to do it too. Lesson learned the hard way. It was money for my son's birthday gift. But Karma is a B****. Good things will come my way. I hope.
Friday, December 2, 2011

I am joining the LOVE of SATCHEL Giveaway!

I think it would make a perfect gift for my panganay na inaanak. But if she doesn't want it, then I think I'd want to keep it as it would be the trendiest bag I'll ever own.

Join Thirteenth Street's Love of Satchel Giveaway!
Mechanics are easy to do and follow.
For details visit Wait, Who said That?

Prize up for grabs is this:

Contest runs from December 2 to December 11.
Thursday, December 1, 2011

Marriage and Beyond Giveaway!

Marriage and Beyond is hosting a giveaway in celebration of the blog's4th  Anniversary!
Congratulations!

Marriage and Beyond is celebrating its 4th anniversary with fab giveaways to 4 winners. Including: books, dvd, $50, beauty package and Sennheiser earphones! Join now

Prizes are an assortment of books, dvd, paypal money and others.
The prizes aren't possible without the help from the following sponsors:

Life as Experienced Daily
Church in Makati

Blog giveaway ends on December 8!

Better Late than Never!

As I was doing my adgitize rounds, I stumbled upon a blog contest that caught my interest!



The blog giveaway is hosted by Happy Caity!
Happy Caity's Kids' Style Blog Giveaway and Contest


Prizes are as follows:
1st prize = $50 Paypal credits
2nd prize = $30 Paypal credits
3rd prize = $20 Paypal credits
4th prize = 1 month ad space @ The Jagged Barn
5th prize = 1 month ad link @ Ideas n Pink

The Prizes would not be possible without the following sponsors:
Rainydazeee
Happy Steps Travel Blog
Pastel Corner
The Wonderlusts
Benedique
Doodles
My Tots Exactly
The Coffee Chic
Nshima Servings
The Jagged Barn
Mommy’s Bright Bundles
Essential Tidbits
Ideas n Pink

Contest ends on December 20. Join now!

Holiday Giveaway!!!

The only thing that makes me restart blogging and it never fails any time is my love of joining online contests!

Holidays are coming and I desperately need that shopping money, tuition money, and birthday party funding, besides the pregnancy check-up money. (LOL!)




As the holiday season draws close, it’s great to have a little extra cash in your pocket; to buy that last
minute gift, or treat yourself to something nice. Well, we are here to help. WIN extra CASH just in time
for the Holiday Season!!! Enter for your chance to WIN one of three CASH prizes. The first place winner
will receive $60.00 USD, second place $30.00 USD and third place $20.00 USD. It does not matter where you
live (Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, South America, or the United States), you can participate. The
winners will be paid via paypal. This giveaway is sponsored personally and is not part of a blog exchange
giveaway, thus your chances of winning are great! So you might be asking yourself, How do I enter the
Holiday Giveaway?


1) Simply copy and paste the html code below into a post on your blog. Use the title Holiday Giveaway!!!
2) Go to each site in this post (below) and place a comment with a link to your sites post
(you must go to each site to be qualified).
3) That’s it!


One entry per domain name. The winners will be randomly selected on
December 16, 2011. See the Giveaway Terms & Conditions page for details.



alexajeanne.info
anliz.info
bloggeriam.info
gobamafans.com
kidzgrowfast.com
myfitnesspointer.com
mygamedayblog.com
mygoodlifeblog.com
mykidzpower.com
pinaylife.com
wrozlie.com


I love these kinds of contests since there are a few hosts there are greater chances of winning. Of course, I might be joking myself since there are sure to be a lot of entrants!

Contest ends on December 16. Come join now.
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Join Jackie's Virtual Baby Shower $20 Give-Away Contest

What will drive me out of my hiatus? Contests as usual!!!!

The whole wide web is abuzz with some interesting blog giveaways and of course I can't resist joining. It's almost Christmas time and with my not having any funds and lower page rank, it's time I try my luck again at joining contests. They just might provide what I need to be able to buy stuff for my mom, kids and hubby.

Without further ado, I invite you to join

Jackie's Virtual Baby Shower $20 Give-Away Contest


Prizes are as follows:
One winner- ($10.00) via Paypal - who can predict my baby (if its boy or a girl) (the announced winner for this one is after my delivery)

One Winner- ($10.00) via Paypal - for the Virtual Baby Shower Give-away Contest (within first week of Nov.)

I'm not actually sure if the first part is done or already closed. Check out the details at the link above. You have until Nov. 20 to join!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Places to Eat while Here in our City


I've always complained about our city not being a real city. We have the population and the earnings perhaps, but it's slowly getting there. The photo above is the name of a restaurant which makes our city, a city. I think it makes our city, a worthwhile visit. It is a restaurant where you can bring friends, relatives and visitors without feeling ashamed. There are only a few restaurants in our city that is worth the mention and the time.Their menu is impressive and the restaurant caters to both kids and executives.

Casa Bella has an impressive ambiance. They have live music. The food tastes great. What my Mom, hubby, the kids and I enjoyed the most was their all you can eat buffet during Wednesday nights. They offer a wide variety of viands that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. My kids love the baby back ribs and the carbonara. I personally love the carbonara too. Since I've been a lazy carbonara cook, theirs is the only one I want to eat. My daughter loves the garlic bread that goes with it too! Yummy!

My mom raves about their Kapampangang Dinuguan. She could go and eat a whole lot of servings. Besides that they also offer pizzas and large orders of Pasta, Pansit and Carbonara!

So if you ever come and visit, I have a pretty good idea where to take you. 

Casa Bella is located at Brgy. Manzon, San Carlos City, Pangasinan 2420

Friday, November 11, 2011

11.11.11

Today is November 11, 2011. You guys know that. Well, make this day memorable because today, my blog is officially PR2. That's what I get for over indulging in links. This blog got so much better page rank when I don't blog.

It's downright funny. I guess, I deserve it though. It's ok because I got a new spanking blog designed by no other than Miss Kaye herself. I think that's a notch on my belt. Being able to afford a customized blog design. I don't mind the PR change that much.

Still torn up to what this blog should be. I am now drowning my sorrows in playing Royal Envoy 2. It's a must try for casual gamers who want to think strategy. Hubby and I are challenging each other to get 3 stars on all levels. Except there's a bug at Level 25 on the bonus challenges.

Liking a facebook game right now. It's Coco Life. Fashion and being fashionista at its finest. A dress up game for everyone. That's all for now.

By the way, come visit my new blog. It's Sit by My Couch.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

State of the Blog Again

It's easy to just slip away and disappear. Seriously, I am again reconsidering where I want this blog to go. I enjoyed the traffic of joining a blog caravan or a giveaway caravan but then of course, I have to be on the earning side to continue that.

With no blog entries, there's no work. No work, no moolah. Plus, I am rethinking about my blog topics. I could completely stop. Wait for my contracts to advertisers to end and start anew. Will starting anew be too much of a hassle? I wonder, out loud.

I could write about the little city where I am, which doesn't look like a city at all. But there's not much to talk about and being a stay at home mom, my world is only broadened by what I am able to read on the internet and the few places I get to go to.

My life is not interesting, or as interesting as others. I can't pretend it to be otherwise. My interests are wide and scattered. Nothing really defined. Just look at the mess of this blog post. Plus, I feel more and more like napping. Blame it on the first trimester.

To blog and what to blog about...that is the question.


Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Did you miss me?

I missed writing. So what happened to make me disappear for a long while?

Nothing much, the storm. Took out power and internet. If I had slow internet before, I got slower or non-existing internet for weeks.

For the past 2 months, I've been sleepy. Very sleepy. I could take solid 4 hour naps.

From being a SAHM to 2 kids... I am proud to announce that baby number 3 is on the way.

Now, I'm a Mommy gonna be - again!

That's all for now... I'm gonna nap again.


Thursday, September 29, 2011

Letters That I'll Never Send

Letters That I'll Never Send

Dear Pedring (also known as the Storm that flooded the place),

     First and foremost, I dislike your name. It sounds like something I'd call my husband when I'm old. Folks are still reeling and remembering Ondoy and here you are now. It's a sad time and you've made it worse. I just heard that now the dam near our place is releasing water and a lot of the places here is already flooded. Nueva Ecija, Bicol Regions, Manila, Pangasinan certainly Calasiao and Dagupan are experiencing flooding in all areas. Do you know what's worse? There's another storm coming. It's so depressing. A lot of our countrymen are experiencing hardships because of storms. A lot has lost their homes, property, and even loved ones. They may do a lot of forecasts, predict a lot of things but truly no one is ever really truly prepared when a storm comes. I hope that you don't cause hardships to more places. Goodbye!



Friday, September 23, 2011

Join our Giveaway!

Check the post below, join our giveaway. I know you want to. I wish I can avail of printing services and create more banners and other advertising materials. I know that is a great way to advertise and publicize what our contest is if I find one that offered those services.

For a business, a blog giveaway, a contest, a blog to succeed, I think it's very important to have the right tools for the job. The key to this is advertising.Everyone needs publicity most specially a business or a blog. A business will have no customers if no one knows anything about it. A blog will have no readers if no one knows it exists.If no one knows it exists, then the blog will not likely earn or generate traffic.

Did you know that a blog or a business should also keep in mind its design? Both in blogs and in business, first impressions last. A blog that looks the same as everyone else is often forgotten. A blog and a business should practice brand identity. With brand identity, all their advertising needs should be addressed like facebook landing pages, print advertisements, business cards and even newsletters.  To be successful, create a brand that will be branded on their minds.

You need to find that company that offers printing services which can do a large number of copies of the highest quality. Remember, quality is better than quantity, so your blog or business will be remembered. This reminds me that I have to start earning money and have Miss Kaye design me a new blog.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Join and Get a Chance to win 100 Dollars!

Mommy Kat of www.MommyKat.info and Mommy Ruby of www.MommyRubz.com is hosting this multi-blog giveaway as Birthday Thanksgiving for their little princesses Max and Bella.


There are 36 blogs sponsoring this event and a total prize pot of $380 can be won by 6 winners. This giveaway event is open worldwide to anyone with a Paypal account during the event or right before the winners are announced. If winners do not reply to the email within 48 hours with their Paypal email address, another winner will be drawn.



Birthday Thanksgiving Giveaway
There will be a total of 6 winners for the total prize of $380.
  • 2 winners for $100 each,
  • 2 winners for $60 each, and
  • 2 winners for $30 each
Note: Prizes are gross amounts. Should there be fees during the transfer of payment, it will be deducted from the prize (for cross-country transactions). If there are no fees, then you get the whole amount.

For just a few tasks, you can get a chance to win a $100. What are you waiting for? This is the easiest blog giveaway you'll ever join into, since everything you have to do is just click and fill up the rafflecopter below!


You can enter through the form below:






Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Letters That I'll Never Send: Do you want a $100?

Letters That I'll Never Send




Dear Readers,

          Christmas is coming soon and everyone needs the money. If you are a blogger, in need of more exposure, then I invite you to join an upcoming blog caravan that's been spearheaded by Mommy Kat and Mommy Ruby. For just $12, you will be able to become a sponsor in a blog caravan, and can ask those who will be joining to do 3 tasks. For contest hunters, this is an opportunity to win big prizes so watch out for it.

For bloggers, this is a great way to gain more visitors, encourage others to participate in your contest, participate in your blog and of course to gather more followers. Seriously, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. If you feel like becoming one of the many sponsors, feel free to fill up the Sign-Up Sheet and Become a Sponsor!

The contest is slated to run on Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Hurry! Act now! To join in all the fun!



Nice To Know You Wednesday Meme


Questions of the Week:


  1. What are your top 5 pet peeves?
  2. What is your zodiac sign + does it fit you personality?
  3. What is your all-time favorite TV show?
  4. What is your goal for the next 30 days?
  5. What is your favorite movie + what is it about?

My top 5 Pet Peeves

  • the complainer 
  • jejemon/bekimon
  • smokers specially those who are in the health industry. it's ironic that they smoke because they are under a lot of stress but they are the ones who know and have seen its effects.
  • the one who jumps the long queue. 
  • the flaw finder but doesn't see one's own flaws


My Zodiac Sign is the Taurus..and yes, I am as stubborn as a bull. But that's about it. I am the opposite spectrum if I base being a Taurean to my mom. My mom is of the A personality and I am the quiet, enduring type until I become full.

My all-time Favorite Tv Show --- The X-Files...The Truth is Out There. It makes me imagine that there is more to life than the walls of our house. That the universe is a big place and anything and everything is possible.

For the next 30 days, my goal is mainly to survive in this ruthless world. Wait, that's my melodramatic part talking. My goal is to write enough posts so that  I could get at least 1 of the blogs I placed at WP become a part of Sheriff's network.

My favorite movie is What Dreams May Come. It is a movie of Robin Williams. A story of how much a man loves his wife that he went to hell just to get her back. Now, that's what I call Love. He would even choose to stay in hell just to be with her.




Simple questions right? Join now and just click on the badge to make your post!
Saturday, September 17, 2011

Another Thank You Post

September is turning out to be a month where I am becoming grateful. I am grateful for the fact that I won 2nd prize in the now ended Jared's Little Corner Birthday Giveaway!

Firstly, I would like to thank all the sponsors for making this giveaway possible:
Major
Sponsors
FilipinoRecipes BlogBaguioGirlCooking Games for GirlsJeff Aspacio Life as Experienced Daily
Minor
Sponsors
General
Sponsors


Without all of you, Mommy Vix's and Jared's Giveaway would not have been a success and the prizes would not have been possible. I am grateful to this contest and the opportunity that I was able to join.

Thank you very much! From the bottom of my heart and my family. Thank you so much for your generosity.

I am so Jolly!

This is my entry to the Week 16 of the Techie She Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways. This week’s prize is $10 paypal credits from Mel Cole of The Jolly Toes.

I am so Jolly because I won the 2nd prize in Jared's Little Corner Birthday Giveaway! Yay! I am still being lucky! It came just in time when I needed the funds most! Perfect for the sale at the mall that's 2 hours away from our home!

Do you know that I am still in a state of shock? I just couldn't believe that luck. I am now going to save it and use it for christmas shopping. I am jolly that luck smiled on me and random.org chose my name. I am glad, happy, relieved, and grateful specially to Mommy Vix who made a birthday giveaway memorable and successful. She's a great blogger who actually amazed me with her expediency and the easiness in claiming my prize.

If I were you, I'd be on the lookout once she hosts a contest again. She's one amazing blog contest host.
Friday, September 16, 2011

My Kids will be joining the Military

Hubby grew up in a military family. His father held the position of Chief of Police in the neighboring town to their home. My husband's sister is a police officer a graduate of PNPA (Philippine National Police Academy) and another one of hubby's sister is a graduate of PMA.(Philippine Military Academy). His other sister works at NAPOLCOM (National Police Commission) as one of their writers perhaps of a newsletter that may be called Military Times.

My father-in-law and mother-in-law are raising 11 kids. The eldest would be my husband. My husband would tell me stories of how education was and still is the most important thing in their lives that their father would apply at a MilitaryVALoan.com or something equivalent to it here in the Philippines just to make sure that his kids could attend school.

With all of them becoming immersed in the military life, there is a running joke that since I only have 2 kids, one would become a PNPA cadet, the other a PMA cadet. But College is not for quite some time yet. What I am certain of however, is that whatever they decide upon. They should be happy.

Blog Hop! Hopping Along

Blog Hops Everyday Friday Blog Hop

I'm new to this. I'm not sure if it's like a meme. But I do get the fact, that you have to visit the blog, become a follower and leave a comment. Well, I hope I get more followers through this! It's exciting to be discovering and rediscovering a lot of things again. I feel as if I've forgotten the old ways of blogging.

Come join and hop along!
Thursday, September 15, 2011

My Christmas Wish

My kids are now in preschool. It's early but I'm running out of magazines to cut out. Every day, my kids are given assignments. Cut a particular shape, zoo animals, trees, plants, and anything that is relevant to their topic for the day or the week. I bought a book that I used to cut out all those basic shapes, colors and other things but I have now run out of pages.

Do you now have an inkling of what my Christmas wish is?  I would like to own a printer. Not an ordinary printer but a printer with a scanner and a copier capabilities. I would like a scanner to scan old photographs and have a digital copy of them. I would like to have a copier because I would like to print and make copies of activities that my kids can do. A printer is something I need for all the rest of the future assignments and projects my kids will be assigned with.

Did you know that different printers also have different printer cartridges? There are specific printer cartridges for specific printers. You can't use a dot-matrix printer cartridge for a deskjet printer or a laserjet printer. There are a lot of companies that offer printers, and different kinds of printers. It is best to be armed with the information that you need when you intend to buy one. I for one would be looking for durability of the printer. If I am able to buy the parts I need in case the product becomes defective. I am also going to canvass the shops on what is the best option with regards to the ink and which kind will work best for me.

I'm crossing my fingers that I can be able to afford my Christmas wish by Christmas.



Taking Care of our Eyesight

Diabetics, more often than not develop complications. The complications arise in organs such as the heart, the liver, the pancreas and the eyes. I am a diabetic. My mom is a diabetic. Diabetes has affected my mom's eyesight. My mom often reminds me that I should take care of my eyes by not staying on the computer for long periods of time. I try to resist the pull of the computer but I do love writing.

I was diagnosed with astigmatism and was required to wear eyeglasses for a few months. I prefer to buy discount glasses because I want to be practical. I am raising two kids and it is best to choose more value for your money.

I am not the only one wearing eyeglasses in the family. My hubby is also wearing eyeglasses. His eyeglasses are actually worn out. The sides are getting eaten by his face, actually, his perspiration reacts to the metal of his eyeglasses which makes the eyeglasses thin out considerably.

I am considering getting him another pair of eyeglasses. There are a lot of eyeglass frames for men that are available. You can choose from a lot of designs. There are a lot of shapes to choose from, but the most flattering shape for my husband would be oval shapes. It accentuates his features and makes him look like a smart and fashionable guy.I think a perfect pair of eyeglasses would be a great idea as his Christmas gift.


 

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