Archive for October, 2009
Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin
For my son’s Halloween program in school, parents are encouraged to come in costumes, too. So this afternoon, I got myself a witch hat. I would have wanted a cape too but I couldn’t find one. I might just wear a black shirt.
Anyway, I was trying to take a photo of myself wearing the hat as I was planning to change my avatar just in time for Halloween. However, all of my photos were bad. My frequent late nights are taking a toll on my skin, particularly under the eye area. I actually have this problem since I was young, and it’s growing really obvious as I age. I do really need to get serious in putting on eye cream nightly. And I better check BestEyeCreams.org to see what’s everyone’s using and recommending now.
Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin
Maybe when DS gets tired of his lego, we can try this one out. 
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Posted on October 24, 2009 by admin
We are slowly introducing DS to big school. We might schedule a visit to the school we are eyeing to see the setup, the number of kids in each class, their activities, etc. I hope DS is ready for big school or else he might stay for one more year in his current school. Schooling indeed is a big chunk on our budget so I want a school that will work for my son. And as early as now, we are saving for his future so as to avoid getting college student loans later on.
Posted on October 23, 2009 by admin
And I thought I can only use the toaster oven to toast bread. TheKitchn, however, listed 10 best uses of toaster oven.
1. Warm plates before serving. Many large ovens only go down to 200°F which can be too high. A counter-top oven goes lower. I like heating plates for 5 minutes at 170°F.
2. Toast nuts. Arrange in a single layer on included pan or a sheet of aluminum foil. 350°F for 10-15 minutes, agitating to turn nuts every 5 minutes.
3. Make small batches of cookies, muffins, individual cakes
4. Cook side dishes (like stuffing) while the main oven is occupied with something bigger (the turkey).
5. Roast small batches of meat: a whole roaster chicken, quartered, fits easily, as does a pork tenderloin, a few pounds of ribs, etc.
6. Re-heat left-overs.
7. Defrost frozen ingredients.
8. Bake potatoes.
9. Melt cheese on top of French Onion Soup.
10. Anything you’d use the broiler for with the added bonus of using less energy and having more control: your broiled food will be at counter-height with a see-through window.
Posted on October 23, 2009 by admin
We had to go all the way to Makati to look for DS’ costume for their Halloween program. Unfortunately, we went home empty-handed and dead tired. I did settle for the more expensive costumes since I only have a few more days, but sadly none of them fits my son. We went to a toy store I saw a plastic construction hat (similar to that of Bob The Builder), so I thought of making my son wear a carpenter outfit. I just need to get him a jumper and long sleeves, plus some tools. I really hope I can complete the outfit by tomorrow as I have so much stuff to do. There’s this live chat software that I need to look at. And of course there’s the chores and the duties that never seem to end.
Posted on October 23, 2009 by admin
Tuna sandwich from Subway. I have been trying my very best to watch what I eat and make it a point to choose something healthy when we eat out.
Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin
I was able to catch an episode of Oprah wherein they discussed the ‘blue zones’. It is said that there are only four hotspots (or blue zones) around the world.
In four hot spots around the globe, people live to 100 in great numbers. But it’s not only about longevity—they live with strength, vitality and happiness. Residents of the blue zones regularly exercise, tend their gardens, are active members of their communities, eat delicious food and even have sex!
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I truly learned a lot from that episode. I was amazed by the people over a hundred years old and still living actively.
Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, also shared these practices of people who live the longest.
*Move naturally. Think about walking, gardening and playing with your kids to ensure daily activity. “Set up your environment so you are always bumping into the opportunity to move [around],” Dan says.
*Focus on having the right outlook. Know your sense of purpose, and schedule in times when you can downshift.
*Forget diets. Diets rarely work after six months, Dan says. Instead, he says the key to staying slim and living longer is eating wisely. He recommends a plant-based diet that minimizes (not eliminates) meat, eating fewer calories and consuming a glass or two of wine per day.
*Connect the right way. Investing in your family is huge, Dan says. “In all Blue Zones in the world, people put their loved ones first, and we think that is associated with more good years of life.”
*Reconnect with religion. People who go to church live two to three years longer than people who don’t, Dan says.
*Create your own culture of longevity. Pick out friends who have healthy lifestyles and put more energy into those friendships.
Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin
For Christmas, I am not buying stuff for myself, except for one thing. That ‘thing’ will be DH’s gift to me. Anyway, I want to fix the house so if DH will agree, I would love to replace a few items in our house. I want to get some modern furniture for the living room. I like what I saw at Modern Furniture Classics and I am hoping to get similar items. Then maybe our old items can be given to our relatives who were affected by the typhoon.
Posted on October 18, 2009 by admin
This is the closest I can come up with for this week’s theme. Strawberries are not so common from where I am. And even if they are, they can be so expensive. Anyway, I hope you can spot the strawberry from the name in the cup. These are fresh fruit juices, one is carrot and the one is pineapple.
Posted on October 18, 2009 by admin
I am so thankful that I get free hosting for two of my blogs. A generous friend of mine takes care of the hosting and even if I offered to pay, she declined. However, I am not sure until when I can get free hosting from her. I do want to be ready and have a backup in case she decides to give up my sites. So I am right now looking at various hosting companies.
One that caught my attention is 1and1 hosting. I first saw their ads in one of our magazines. They had a lot to offer so I decided to visit their site. One of their best features is their range of tools that will allow users to create impressive designs. When it comes to reliability, 1and1 will not be left behind. They have 99.9% up time, and with all data backed up every day. They have a group of expert technical team, located in four data centers around the world, who monitor the servers. Likewise, technical assistance is available 24/7, with a toll-free phone line, email support and live chat. You can even get in touch with them via their emergency phone number during urgent situations. They are indeed one of the industry leaders and is known for their excellent and reliable service.
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