Mira's Anniversary Contest

MIRA will be celebrating her anniversary for her two blogs, A MOMENT TO EXHALE and RANDOM THOUGHTS. In connection with her blog's anniversary Mira will be having a joint contest which started last January 25th up to the 10th of February. So many prizes are in store to the lucky winners. You can win cash, entrecard credits, ad spaces and a lot more. Here's the prizes and her generous sponsors for this big contest.

1st PRIZE
$25 - c/o Random Thoughts
Customized Blog Layout (blogger platform) c/o My Web-Blog Designs
1 Swarovsky Bracelet c/o Yen's Handmades [Click here to see the ITEM]
$20 + 2000 EC credits c/o Windmill on the Hill
$10 + 500 EC credits c/o My Life's Journey to Success
$10 + 500 EC credits c/o Things I Did Not Know Before
$10 + 500 EC credits c/o Unique Ideas For Your Beach Weddings
2000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Night Clicks
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o NetFreeSource
3000 - EC credits c/o Random Thoughts
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Dashing Beauty
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Tales of a Pinay Single Mommy
1 Photo Pop Art Make-over c/o Sweety Tots

2nd PRIZE
$20 - c/o Mira's Web Journal
2500 - EC credits c/o Mira's Web Journal
2000 - EC credits c/o A Moment to Exhale
20GB Web Hosting c/o http://angelic-melody.net + 500EC credits
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o My Countryhome
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Live Love Pink
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Samantha's Own
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o 1716 South
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Garage Sale
1 Photo Pop Art Make-over c/o Sweety Tots

3rd PRIZE
$15 - c/o A Moment to Exhale
3000 - EC credits c/o Big Boys Have Toys Too
2000 - EC credits c/o A Taste of Both Worlds
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Kharlota dot Com
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o A Girl for All Status
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o A Fil-Am Journey
1 year text link ad c/o http://glamorous-heart.info
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Symphony of Love
1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Sweepstakes Girl
1 Photo Pop Art Make-over c/o Sweet...Pretty...Naughty

4th PRIZE
$10 - c/o My Barefoot Journey
2000 - EC credits c/o Mommy's Little Corner
2000 - EC credits c/o My Online Paradise
2000 - EC credits c/o Kinda Life of Mine
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Just About Anything
1 month text link ad Thomas Travel Tales
1 month text link ad Great Finds and Deals

5th PRIZE
2000 - EC credits c/o Wife of a Warrior
3000 - EC credits c/o Life's Sweets and Spices
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Simply Irresistible
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o My Sweet Haven
1 month text link ad Work At Home Jobs
1 month text link ad Erlinda‘s Wandering Thoughts

6th PRIZE
2000 - EC credit c/o The Solitairy Love
1500 - EC credit c/o My Barefoot Journey
1000 - EC credits c/o My Kitchen Table
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Kalidadis
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Cooking is Fun
1 month text link ad CompTechGadgets.com
1 month text link ad Healthy Living and Lifestyle

7th PRIZE
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Simplement Belles
1000 - EC credits + 1 month 125x125 ad space c/o Moi et mon univers!
1000 - EC credit c/o Scrappy Mommy
1000 - EC credits c/o Dashing Smiles
1000 - EC credits c/o Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink
1000 - EC credits c/o One at a Time
1 month text link ad Thomas Web Links
1 month text link ad Bohol Paradise

8th PRIZE
1000 EC + 1 month 125x125 ad space from My Daily Sunset
1000 - EC credits c/o My Kitchen
1000 - EC credits c/o My Life and Family Journey
1000 - EC credits c/o My Whole New World
1000 - EC credits c/o Definitely Maybe
500 - EC credits c/o I Thought So
1 month text link ad Batuananons

9th PRIZE
1000 EC + 1 month 125x125 ad space from Lovely Pink
1000 - EC credits c/o Small Side Bits
1000 - EC credits c/o In His Steps
1000 - EC credits c/o Moments of My Life
1000 - EC credits c/o My Crossroads
1 month text link ad Filipino Online Community

10th PRIZE
1000 EC + 1 month 125x125 ad space from Hobby and Such by Carlota
1000 - EC credits c/o My Life's Adventure
1000 - EC credits c/o Wonderful Things In Life
1000 - EC credits c/o The Joy of Life Forever
500 - EC credits c/o Life's Journey
1 month text link ad from Nita's Random Thoughts

11th PRIZE
1000 - EC credits c/o Medan Daily
1000 - EC credits c/o Wiehanne Lounge
1000 - EC credits c/o Simply WP
1000 - EC credits c/o Everything Under the Sun
1 month text link ad from Nita's Corner

12th PRIZE
1500 - EC credits c/o A Moment to Exhale
1000 - EC credits c/o My Barefoot Journey
1000 - EC credits c/o EastCoastLife

A Woman's Monthly Miracle

Last year my mother was diagnosed to have a diabetes. We were not surprised since diabetes runs in our family. My grandmother who had diabetes and heart diseases suffered long painful years from this deadly disease. Last year, while having her annual check up my mother was diagnosed to have a diabetes. Her blood sugar was high and she had a fluctuating blood pressures. The doctors told us that we, her daughters, have a high risk of developing diabetes soon in our lives. I am totally bothered about the possibility of having it. Having diabetes is no joke. I can see how my mom suffered from this. It's a good thing that late last year her doctor told us that my mom's diabetes is now controlled but to prevent her blood sugar to get high again, my mother has to take her daily medicines and vitamin supplements for her maintenance.

C'elle is the answer for all my fears and worries. C'elle has a new stem cell preservation service. This life saving stem cell which is found on woman's monthly menstruation is going to be preserved for future medical conditions and ailments. C'elle offers an easy to use cell preservation kit that is a must have for every woman . This kit will preserve and isolate the cells which are collected from the menstrual blood. With this new technology, these stem cells can be used to help us someday when we suffered from serious illnesses and conditions such as diabetes, heart diseases, stroke and even the most deadly one, the big C or cancer. Being sick is a real big deal so as early as now we must prepare for it.

This menstrual cell is said to matches it's donor 100% and it can also be possible for the donor's first degree relatives to use it. I've visited C'elle's website and read C'Elle Testimonials. I am impressed about the result of this new stem cell preservation. I think that every woman should have this that will help them in the future. Order C'elle Now because C'elle is now offering a special limited time offer of $499 annual plan ($200 retail savings). If you avail of this limited offer you will be getting a bonus of limited-edition rhinestone engraved C'elle satchel when you use the code: CNB200 when ordering, offer ends on January 31, 2009

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Cozmo Tv For Me And My Daughter

My sons birthday celebration will be held 2 weeks from now and these past few days I've been very busy for the preparations for the party. So many things must be done and prepared. I just finished ordering souvenirs (which is a personalized keychain), I've made reservations for the catering services and just tonight I already ordered a cake. I am also done doing the invitations and tarpaulin designs.

On the other hand, my daughter Symone missed her classes today. She is sick. She has a fever and cough. I allowed her to watch tv and play her favorite online games this afternoon. I recently learned about the AMY POEHLER COZMO TV and I embedded it on my facebook page. I showed my daughter the Cozmo Tv and we watched shows from it's different channel. Amy Poehler's Cozmo Tv offers a lot of interesting shows for kids and even grown ups can enjoy it too. My daughter and I watched SMART GIRLS AT THE PARTY and honestly we enjoyed it. Take a peek and learn more about what I am talking about. Watch the video below and enjoy....



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To My Son

Happy Birthday Sweetheart! Mommy is so proud of you. You are daddy and mommy's gift from God. Seeing you and Ate grow makes mommy realize how lucky she is and how happy her life is.

I hope and I pray to God that you and ate will always be safe and healthy. I know that you will grow up to be a good person and I hope you will never ever forget the fate that daddy and mommy taught you and ate.

Daddy, Mommy and Ate Symone loves you so much.

Happy Birthday!

Love,
Mommy

Busy Days

I've been very busy these past days. My son will be turning one this Monday, the 26th of January. I am busy preparing for his birthday celebration which will be held on the 8th of next month. It's 2 weeks after his actual birthday and I know it is kinda late. You know why? actually no party venues were available and we had a hard time looking for a nice venue for his little get together party.

I've been a hands on mommy when it comes to preparing stuff for my kids and since this will be my son's first event I see to it that from the little details up to the biggest I am into it.

Last night I slept way to late. I was busy doing his tarpaulin designs and invitation in photoshop. I finished ordering souvenirs also. Last week hubby and I went on a shopping at a nearest toy store for my son's lootbags.

This weekend we will have the final tasting of the foods and I am looking forward to it! hehehe!

I really wanted to finish all the details (ordering, reserving and stuffs) this week so that we are not rushing during the event itself.

I just hope all the plans will push through..... I am so excited and I am also tired putting all the things together.

From A-Z

Thanks to Beth of Everything Under the Sun for this tag.

A. Attached or single? Happily married for 8 years now
B. Best friend? aside from my husband, my long time friend for 15 years, Gnet
C. Cake or pie? i love cake
D. Day of choice? hubby's off from work, Sunday
E. Essential item? My Laptop
F. Favorite color? Blue and Pink
G. Gummy bears or worms? worms
H. Hometown? Las Pinas City, Philippines
I. Favorite indulgence? Japanese Food
J. January or July? Both! my eldest was born July and my youngest, January
K. Kids? two, one girl and one boy
L. Life isn’t complete without? God, my family and friends
M. Marriage date? November 7
N. Number of magazine subscriptions? none
O. Oranges or apples? apples
P. Phobias? cockroaches
Q. Quotes? If God is with me who can be against me
R. Reasons to smile? Knowing that God loves me through the love of my family. My kids laughter, my hubby's never ending patience and my family's love.
S. Season of choice? Summer
T. Tag 5 people. I am not tagging anyone in particular. If you like this tag feel free to post it and enjoy!
U. Unknown fact about me? I cannot have a good sleep without hubby beside me
V. Vegetable? I love veggies!
W. Worst habit? smoking
X. X-ray or ultrasound? ultrasound
Y. Your favorite foods? tempura, kani roll, and boullabaise soup
Z. Zodiac sign? Scorpio

Socialize at ACOBAY

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Microwaving Water

Received this email from my sister Ella and I would like to share it to those who didn't know this information.

It's starting to get cold and if you make tea or anything that requires you to "nuke" water this might be of importance. I've done this quite a few times but never knew this……………………..

Microwaving Water!

A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.

He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (al one) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc.., (nothing metal).

General Electric's Response:

Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.

Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).

What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.

What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.'

Contact Lenses Online

I have been wearing contact lenses for years now and I love to wear them in times that eye glasses is not convenient for me. I used to buy disposable lenses at our nearest optical shop and sometimes the lenses for my eye grade is not available and I have to wait for a month the least. Too annoying and time consuming waiting for the lenses for an indefinite time.

Since I am now doing some online shopping, I learned that there were sites that sells very affordable contact lenses. AC Lens offers a wide variety of contact lenses. They also offer contact lenses from different and famous brands. Placing an order with Ac Lens is very convenient and guaranteed secured. Buying lenses from them means that you are covered from their 30 day return policy and when your order reaches $89 the shipping will be automatically free. I am now really considering buying from them since I lost my eyeglasses a couple of weeks ago and since Woman's World Magazine recently recommended LensAlert in their "Products We Love" section, I would definitely love to buy one.



AC Lens has this new product called LensAlert. This product is very user friendly. This is perfect for everybody and anybody who wears contact lenses. This device reminds you when to change your contact lens and contact lens case. So for me this is a must have for people who has contact lenses.
You can check out the AC Lens blog to learn more about the AC Lens and their products.

What's Your Word?

Your Word is "Love"

You see life as possibility to form deep connections with a few people. Relationships are the center of your world, and you always take time to bond with those you love. You are caring and giving. You enjoy helping those you love. And when it comes to romantic love, you feel passionately ... even in a very long term relationship.

What's Your Word?

Action All Stars For My Daughter

My daughter loves to play online games and since she is in kindergarten school already I am only allowing her to play her computer games every weekend. She loves role playing and sports games and since she is playing online I wanted to monitor her games and check on her every time she is playing because I want her to play games which is suited for her age. I don't want her to play online games that is not safe for her young age. And since I have a one year old son also I cannot monitor my daughter as often as I wanted.

It's a good thing that I learned about the ActionAllStars.com. I tried it out myself before letting my daughter play it. I can attest that this game is safe for kids. Kids can chat with different players but their chat is being monitored by the site's moderators. ActionAllStars.com is fun to play. Kids can choose what to play. They can choose from football, baseball and basketball.

I've made my daughter her own account and I let her choose her own avatar and we both decided and agreed to name it ELAIZAH. Elaizah is my daughter's name and she was so happy seeing her name together with the avatar that she did.



Aside from being a free online community, us, parents can be assured that our kids will have fun while having a safe environment on the net.

My Prince Will Be One Soon

A couple more weeks from now and my son is turning 1 yr old already. How time flies... I can still remember how I gave birth to him.

I am now busy planning for the big event on my son's life. I really don't know how and where to start. From the party theme to the give aways I see to it that I personally take care of it. I am now busy browsing from sites to sites about birthday ideas and birthday planning.

I just hope that everything will all be put into places and all the plans will push through.

To all my friends out there, mind giving me any ideas for my son's birthday?

Looking For a Salon Industry Job Center?

I have a friend who is has an expertise in the salon industry. She is having a hard time looking for a job until recently when she learned about the site that caters to people who is on the salon industry and that is looking for a nice and decent job. People who are on this industry can now easily find a suitable job for them with just a few clicks online. SalonChannel job center offers jobs such as massage therapist jobs, hair stylist jobs, spa jobs and many more that is related with the salon industry. So if you have skills in this industry and you are looking for a job try visiting SalonChannel and find the job that fits you. On other hand if you are looking for people and wanted to hire people on the said industry you can post your ad at SalonChannel with just a small fee of $29. Your ad will stay active for 3 months with just this small fee.

10 Hours More

I'm kinda emotional right now. I am blogging and trying to forget what I am feeling right now. My sister Ella will be going back to Dubai tomorrow evening. I am sad with the thought of it but I am left with no choice but to let go. She will be back November this year and I am back in counting months and days till she'll be back again. I know that my children will miss their Tita Wow very much but I know in their hearts, that the time spent with her are always remembered and treasured.

I feel like crying right now... I will miss my sister so much but I know she will be back in no time. I'll miss playing our old time favorite Tetris game with her. I'll miss trying to beat her every night. I'll miss scolding her when she wakes my children. I'll miss seeing her everyday.....All the times spent with her is truly memorable and I will surely miss every minute that we spent together.

Ate will miss you Ella! I love you! and take good care of yourself.... Pray always!

A Unique Digital Photo Frames For Photo Lovers

My mom loves photos. Since her early teens she collected tons of her and her family's photos. She has lots of our famhily's photos in her scrapbook. Every event in her life she sees to it that those memories are preserved through the photos that she took. Now through the advancement of technology and with her newly bought digital camera she can now capture tons and tons of photo and she can now save it through the Digital Photo Frame

We recently learned about the new Ceiva Digital Photo Frame and it's uniqueness from the other digital photo frames in the market. Ceiva has the capability of transferring photos via phone line or email. This digital photo frame can connect and transfer photos directly to the internet by using your regular telephone line or through Wi-Fi. Everyone can now exchange or share photos wherever they are as long as they have an internet connection. Another plus feature of this digital frame is that the manufacturer and producers offers a lifetime warranty of the said frame and an unlimited online picture storage. So what more can you ask? This frame also has a HD screen so it will display display your pictures perfectly without having to crop or enhance your photos.

My Little Boy Is Sick

We just got home from the hospital. My little boy is sick. He has a slight fever and diarrhea. I am so worried since this is only his second time to get sick. He has to undergo different test to rule out dengue. I pity my child so much. After all the tests the doctor told us that my Liam has viral infection and severe diarrhea. He was given antibiotics and paracetamol.

I just hope he will be well soon. Please pray for my child.