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Wednesday, July 09, 2008 wordless wednesday

for the birth of my new blog :) whenmomspeaks.com see you there!
:: and you might want to join us here! ::

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Tuesday, July 08, 2008 wireless rocks!

After wanting this baby for months, I finally got one yesterday! thanks to my husband! :) love you be! And as I've said, it rules! Especially if you are a bloggy person like me, getting this thing is such a sulit! Well, you'll just have to canvass every computer shops so you can get the lowest price offer, as for us, we got to save almost P600 for the unit.



Was able to install the router for almost two bloody hours! men, hindi talaga ako techy person! but thank goodness for my patience I was able to make it run! teehee! What I did next?! of course transfer to the dining area and test drive the wireless feature! woohoo! it worked! and connection was really fast! love it!



And lookie! Olin and I can work together now, while I blog, she colors! :) can you see my colorful duck and Amiel's retro colored dog?! bwahahaha!

By the way, you might want to check my new site! whenmomspeaks.com


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Sunday, July 06, 2008 Monday bug tag

1. complete this phrase: "if only i could..
:: win the lottery and help all those who are needing great help and a lot more!

2. did you get enough sleep last night?
:: I guess so, woke up early today! happy Monday

3. what were you doing before you slept last night?
::What to expect the First Year-- reviewing some things

4. first thing you thought about this morning when you woke up?
:: Need to clean the house and do some blog blog hopping

5. do u ever wonder why the sky is blue?
:: when I was a kid... no one can answer me though

6.Did you ever try to skip meals?
:: yeah! a lot of times

7. lights on or off?
:: on what activity? hmmm... either!

9. are you afraid of the dark?
:: sometimes

10. favorite hangout/s?
:: our bedroom :) no place to hangout now, you know.

11. people you can't live without?
:: my family and some friends :)

12. what are your plans for tonight?
:: the usual, cook for dinner and have some family time before hitting the sack

13. favorite song when you're sleepy?
:: anything slow jams

14. Do you love someone, right now?
:: my daughter, my husband and my family

15. are you a giver or a taker?
:: both

16. if you could choose another name,
what would it be?
::Sophia or Amana

18. last text message from?
:: The husband

20. stuck on a desert island & could
have only one KIND of food for the
rest of your life, what would it be?
:: Sinampalukang Manok :)

21. favorite tv commercial/s?
:: Coke commercials

22. if you were dead and your soul was
given another chance, what would you
do first?
:: tour Europe and shop till I drop (para may pasalubong!)

23. if you could choose your eye
color,what color would you like to
have?
:: Light brown

24. what are the things you always
bring?
:: phone, wipes,cologne,lipstick,pressed powder,purse,brush

tagging all twitter friends and my blogroll friends :)

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Sunday, July 06, 2008 :: 5 Chumika!

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more on a Monday morning

It's Monday and I'm up as early as 5:30! It's a new thing from me, I know. But I promised to myself that I would be a productive mom,wife,blogger and a home maker this week! I had too, for no one would be doing all the chores for us but who else? but me! So anyways, because I was up early, I was able to catch the morning show on television and it featured a lot of home improvement tips and must do. It was really useful, especially for a mother like me who doesn't have a help and a baby sitter, thus time management is a must. They give out examples of excellent itineraries that we, mothers can copy and modify in a way it would perfectly fit our chores and schedules.
Also, they discussed about those Home improvement loans that banks and financial institutions are giving out on many affordable ways. In fact, even on websites, Home improvement loan are also available for grabs to those who are looking for other packages like unsecured home inprovement loan.
So if you are one of those mothers that are looking for great tips on making your own home a better place to live for you and your family, might as well watch those morning television shows that are full of tips and suggestions.

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Sunday, July 06, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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July 7 on a Monday

According to my Chinese (Feng Shui) Calendar:

Horse: This is a wonderful month for you especially if you are a male. You can celebrate your good fortun, health and better love.

Rooster: This is a month when you can put your talent to good use. You can also take up a short course to improve your skills to further your career.

This is a good month as the calendar says... keeping our fingers crossed...

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Sunday, July 06, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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Friday, July 04, 2008 dental plans

My friend Peachy and I were chatting earlier and talked about our husband's trip to their dentists tomorrow. Well with Amiel's case, he was supposedly had gone to his dentist a few days ago, but due to his tight schedule, he needs to get another appointment that should fall in a weekend.

Anyways, I remember when I was still one of those eight to five slave, we employees have some dental perks that I wasn't able to use, first, because I was not satisfied with the choice of dentist we are assigned too, and some of the service aren't free. So how can you say that it is a dental plan right? It's confusing, really. Thus making me run to my ever reliable private dentist, who is so light handed, you actually wouldn't feel any hurt at all!

And speaking of dental plans, have you heard about the site www.dentalplans.com? Well, it is one of the most favored company offering affordable and yet effective discount dental plans in the States. With their comprehensive plans being offered, theirs have become the most favored dental plan providers for individuals and even companies because of their attractive costs.
How I wish we could have those kind of dental plans for the whole family. The one that is affordable, effective and hassle free!

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Thursday, July 03, 2008 bubble soak tomorrow! :)

I got so inspired with my previous post about wellness and relaxation, and I realize that it has been jurassic months ago since the last time I got a pampering time in a spa. Being a frugal mom and wife, I opt not to get those expensive services as of the moment. But we need some of these few beauty treats once in a while right? oh well, what to do, what to do?!
For the meantime, while I am still contemplating on my wants and my attempt to save, what I did earlier while the daughter is taking her nap, I clean the whole bathroom and scrub to its squeaky clean the tub! Yes, I'd be taking a warm bubble soak tomorrow! :) Good thing I still have some bubble soap from MIL :) so there, tomorrow will be my mode of pampering! Salt scrub from Ilog Maria then warm soak for about an hour! I can't wait! :)

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Thursday, July 03, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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coffee addict! :)




Java Chip Frappuccino



You're a caffeine addict and pretty high maintenance about your coffee. There's a good chance that everyone at your Starbucks knows your name.

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Thursday, July 03, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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beauty jobs

Being a sucker for pampering treats such as salt scrub, sauna, whole body massage, bubble bath, foot spa and even mud pack made me a lurker on those websites that talks about relaxation and beauty talk sessions. I may not experience all those available procedures yet, but hopefully in the years to come I would be able to do so all those stuffs. Anyways, as we all notice, these beauty related business are just keeps on sprouting like mushrooms in all over the metro, and yes, even in the suburbs too! Would you believe that there are three mini spa's in our municipality alone?! Sometimes it made me think if there are actually people getting services from them, well for a fact, I haven't gone to test their waters yet, too afraid if they can really satisfy my wants for a real spa and massage. Not so sure if their hands on employees are really knowledgeable or at least had come from those prestige beauty job training centers or something. As for my sessions, I still go to the known centers in the mall for assurance of services.
Actually, there are ways for those wanna be businesses like the ones I mentioned above for them to get quality assurance on their services, they can now log in to www.beautyjobs.com and be inspired to what these site recently launch about beauty industry job placements. From there, job seekers that has real knowledge on cosmetology, salon and spa can really find a work that suits them and can give them great work experience. Not only that, the site also features forums that talks about wellness and beauty, something every businesses must be knowledgeable of.

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Thursday, July 03, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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If I Were

snagged from Aggie :)

1. If I were a book, my title would be: (real title or made up) -- Drama Mama! :)
2. If I were a food item, I would be: Chocolates -- can you resist me?! lol
3. If I were a flower, I would be: an orange Tulip (wala lang, pakialaman ba?!)
4. If I were a type or vehicle, I would be: your Trueno! :) pang-Initial D! speed racer with an attitude!
5. If I were a gadget (electronic, kitchen, etc.), I would be: Microwave Oven
6. If I were a superhero, I would be: Superman! (basta superman, yoko girl)
7. If I were an actor, I would be: Ann Curtis! :)
8. If I were a fashion item or accessory, I would be: a necklace
9. If I were a singer, I would be: Sarah Geronimo
10. If I was Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, I would: shop 'til I drop everyday! lol

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Thursday, July 03, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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LP: Tatak Pinoy

At talaga namang ito ay tatak Pinoy! ang simbolo ng kaligayahan ng bawat kabataan pati na rin ng matatanda! Ang Jollibee ay isang patunay na kayang umangat ng Pinoy na hindi na kailangan pang gumamit ng ibang dayuhang simbolo ng karangalan!

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Thursday, July 03, 2008 :: 6 Chumika!

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Wednesday, July 02, 2008 solid

I remember when we were scouting for good manufacturers of Precast Concrete to be used in my parents apartment a few months back, it really took us a couple of weeks to finally closed a deal with this precast maker. Of course the only reason we scouted hard was to make sure that we get the best and the strongest concretes to be use in the apartment construction. Given the fact that it would really cost a lot higher than the typical precast products nearby. Imagine my father even searching online, of course with the help of my sister, in search for famous and stable precast manufacturers. Then he found about www.jensenprecast.com known for their good standard in concrete making. If only this company caters and is available here in Pi, my father would surely opt in getting them. Having the expertise in making concretes such as Precast Concrete Septic Tanks, and with only one concentration in the business that is precast making, customers are sure never to go wrong in choosing them as supplier.Well of course, they usually caters the big establishment construction and infrastructure. That is why, they are really building their products to last.
So how was the apartment construction, you ask? well, after sometime of searching, we get to score a local maker of the things we are needing, with the help of the project engineer. And the apartment is now ready for occupancy.

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ww: Light Blue

join us here!

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 American Muscle

Being a wife of a car enthusiast, well actually an old school automobile aficionado, I came to learn about things and stuffs that is related to car parts and maintenance. To give you an example, do you know that the http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-mustang-wheels.html
or the shelby mag wheels is featured in the movie of Nicholas Cage, Gone in 60 seconds? It was the famous old school car named Eleonor, that the main casts even created a special mission plan for them to get it. They saved it for last, because it is the most priced catch among the other cars in the movie. And with that, after the phenomenal movie, that Shelby mag wheels again hit the car accessories world! It actually revived the wants for those muscle car inspired accessories and for muscle cars itself!
Anyways, the husband is also a member of the Old Schooler Club of the Philippines, at times, if I can make it, I accompany him to his weekly meet ups, wherein I can take a closer look on those muscle cars and restored autos!
Anyways, you can check more about Shelby Mustang wheels by clicking www.americanmuscle.com.

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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bunch a q's

1. Do you use hairspray or gel?
-- nope

2. Describe your favorite meal.
-- pizza, pasta and Filipino meals!

3. What color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes?
-- it's more of like blue, I think.

4. Ever listen to classical music?
-- yes! specially during my pregnancy days... for the goodness of my child.

5. Have you ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it.
-- of course not! lol. hahahahaha

6. Do you find you use Internet language when writing notes IRL?
-- when editing my blog most of the times. But really, I am not that familiar with most of it.

7. What songs would be on your ideal CD?
-- slow jams forever!

8. Say one thing you learned today.
-- be productive and you will be bless.

9. What is the best present you’ve ever given someone else?
-- my forever! :) mushy isn't?! hahaha... though for a joke, we gave this fellow officemate of ours some auto insurance quote from certain auto company.

10. What is the best present someone else has ever given you?
-- everything! as long as it is really meant for me

11. So hey, what’s your full name?
-- katherine cuadrante-del rosario

12. Describe yourself while drunk.
-- I throw up! hard core! yucky!

13. How big are the windows in your house?
-- just the regular window size.

14. Do you wear a watch?
-- yes, always

15. What’s the kinkiest thing you’ve ever done with someone else?
-- hmmm... secret! lol I can be crazy at times you know! hahahahaha

thanks for this one Alpha!

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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out and online

Guess where we are just right now? Nope, I'm not blogging straight from my own bed. We received a call from MIL asking us to come over, so here we are at my in laws house,in our jammies! Good thing the internet here is running fast and no one is using it, so I took charge. Anyways, before we leave our house, I notice that our neighbor are still in the middle of gardening! well, technically the gardener decorator that they hired were just finishing the landscaping. I really love their garden decor ! maybe in about two days, I'll be able to get a picture of that, without them noticing! joke! :) I know they wouldn't mind after all.

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Kapraningan ni: ♥ KaThYcOt ♥ :: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 :: 0 Chumika!

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pot

Been thinking of great gift to give for a friend who will be celebrating her birthday in about a month. Just like my sister, she also digs crafts and hand made stuff. Been into cross stitching and crocheting since high school, was at one point into painting and weaving too! But was never into techy stuffs like computers and internet, which makes us live on different end of a pole. But nevertheless, we are still friends. In fact, I'm having some intention to learn about her latest hobby which is doing some ceramic pottery kiln! yes, you just got that right, she is into manual pottery and is soon be getting her own potters wheels! something she longed for the longest time, thank goodness for her sister's kindness, who happens to live in the States and will soon be bringing her own set of pottery supply and other paraphernalia for her craft. You see, sometimes she and my sister would discussed their crafts and all with matching some tutorials that my sister got from www.amaco.com, my sister is a craft and techy mutt all rolled into one, I must say, which makes her a kilometer edge away from my friend who just follows instinct and tell tales of her other group friends regarding their hobbies. But for me, logging in into internet and researching could really give you more knowledge that you can even handle!

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green life




Your Life is 48% Green



Your life is pretty green - and you know a lot about how to live an eco friendly life.

So congratulate yourself for being good to the earth. And maybe think about implementing some of the ideas from this quiz!

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rent to own

I remember when I was still working, my officemate slash friend would always call up and inquire those Rent A Car Companies for additional car services if we have many Japanese guests. Since the company cars cannot accommodate the loaded schedules of the top management and their visitors, sometimes the in charge for travel opt to contact those renting companies. In times like this, where gasoline and other prices hikes up, getting a for rent automobile is such hassle free decision. First, you wouldn't have to gas up every time you use the car, if you are renting, the company is the one in charge of that. Second, if something happens to the car, you wouldn't have to bother and be the one to bring that to auto shops and all. But of course, this idea is applicable and good for tourists and short stay vacation.
And speaking of renting, one good business today is getting into rent a car business. By getting in touch with rent-a-center franchise information you will surely know the ins and outs of this business. One good example is
RAC franchise that is known for their rent to own business franchise. For those who would want to have a booming business, this is such an ideal one. You can check out aaron's franchise information for more details.

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just like her




You Are Totally Like Your Mom



You and your mom are practically clones.

You think alike, and you even seem to read each other's minds.

You're definitely you're mother's child... and that's just fine with you.

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